Miele DG 4050 Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating and Installation instructionsSteam ovenDG 4050DG 4060To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read thesein

Correct useFor safety reasons, the appliancemust only be used after it has beenbuilt in. This is necessary to ensure thatall electrical components are

Safety with childrenTo safeguard against burning,keep children away from theappliance at all times. This isparticularly important when theappliance is

Protecting the appliance fromdamageDo not use the appliance to heatup food in sealed jars and tins.Pressure will build up inside them andthey can expl

Protection from burning andscaldingFor added protection, it isadvisable to use heat-resistant potholders or gloves when using theappliance. Do not let

Futher safety notesWhen using an electric socket nearthe appliance, care should betaken that the cable of the appliancecannot get trapped by the appli

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

The steam oven is supplied with the controls pushed in.They have to be released before the steam oven can beused.When the steam oven is first connecte

^Turn the multi-function selector clockwise until the requiredhour is shown in the display. Then press it gently to confirmyour selection.After settin

Setting the water hardnessThe steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness settingIV (Very hard 4).If your water hardness level differs from thi

^Switch the appliance on by pressing in the On/Off switchgently.^Turn the multi-function selector anti-clockwise to "Settings".COOK UNIVERSA

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and heating up for the first timeTake the water container out of the appliance and remove theinsert (see "Cleaning and care"). Rins

ControlsThe steam oven is supplied with thecontrols pushed in. They have to bereleased before the steam oven canbe used.The On/Off switch on the left

Operating sequence^Press and release the controls.^Switch the appliance on by pressing in the On/Off switchgently.The Main menu will appear in the dis

When a menu is selected, e.g. Settings, further sub-menusappear which can be called up and changed.SETTINGS F Back ALANGUAGE F...CLOCK. . .MAIN MENU..

Changing the time of dayIn the following example the time of day is changed from10:15 to 12:17.The steam oven is switched off.^Turn the multi-function

The current time of day will reappear even after a power cut.The steam oven stores this information for approx. 200 hours.After that "12:00"

12 :17Time0:00minClock^Turn the multi-function selector until the minute minder timeyou want appears and confirm your selection.You will then see the

Recommended temperatureThe following recommended temperatures are set at the factory:Function Recommendedtemperature in°C / °FTemperature rangewhich c

Before each use^When using a perforated cookingcontainer, push the condensate trayonto the lowest shelf runner to catchany drips.^Fill the water conta

Selecting a steam oven function^Press and release the controls.^Switch the appliance on by pressing in the On/Off switchgently.The main menu will appe

Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Lock (LOCK $) . . . . . . . .

Setting a cooking durationAfter you have confirmed the (recommended) temperature,the display will change to show the screen for setting thecooking dur

Starting a programmeThe appliance is set up at the factory so that it startsautomatically as soon as you have confirmed the cookingduration.If you pre

Saving settingsYou can save the settings for a cookingprogramme while it is in progress, sothat you can call it up again from theUser Programmes menu

Changing the settings duringoperationChanging the function^Turn the multi-function selector untilthe function you are using ishighlighted and then pre

At the end of the cooking durationThe last minute of the cooking duration is shown in minutesrather than hours. The display will change from hours (0:

COOK VEGETABLES 100 °C12:37Keeping warmwTimeDuration SaveIf you do not want to use this function, you will need tochange the factory default setting (

AutomaticYou can choose from an extensive range of automaticprogrammes: Cook Vegetables, Cook Fish, Cook Shellfish,Cook Mussels, Cook Meat, Cook Pulse

User programmesYou can give programmes you use frequently their ownindividual names and then save them in the UserProgrammes menu. You can save up to

SaveUSER Back APROGRAMMESCOOK FISHSaveStart^Select and confirm "Save".Miele12:21Save as:...ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ_012345678

Delay startYou can delay the start of a cooking programme. The steamoven will then switch on and off automatically. It is onlypossible to delay the st

Appliance front and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Removing the steam oven door. . . . . .

Lock (LOCK $)The lock prevents the steam oven being switched onunintentionally, by children for example.The appliance is delivered with the lock switc

System lock (SYSTEM LOCK $)The system lock prevents the settings being altered when theappliance is operating.The appliance is delivered with the syst

To deactivate the system lock^Select and confirm the $ symbol.^Select and confirm "Off".The system lock will remain activated at the end of

SETTINGS F Back ASAFETYFunctionSOLO PROGRAMME User programmes^Select and confirm "Function".^Specify the function, temperature and duration

Some of the standard steam oven settings (factory defaultsettings) have an alternative which you can select if required.You can alter several settings

ClockYou can select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Select andconfirm the one you want.Main menuThe four cooking functions listed in the left-hand

Keeping warmThe steam oven is set at the factory so that if it is notswitched off at the end of a cooking programme, it willmaintain a temperature of

DisplayDepending on setting, the display will be on all the time or willonly be visible for a short time.If the "On for 60 seconds" option i

Demo modeiDemo modefor showrooms onlyDemo mode is for dealers who want to demonstrate theappliance without the heater elements working. Do notactivate

Suitable containersSome stainless steel cookingcontainers are supplied with theappliance. Other containers, in a varietyof sizes, both perforated and

Front viewa On/Off switch (retractable)b Multi-function selector with turn andpress mechanism (retractable)c Displayd Automatic door release for reduc

SteamingFood Function Temperaturein °CDurationin minutesal dente well doneVegetablesAsparagus, green COOK VEG 100 3-5 6-8Baby Carrots (whole) " 1

Food Function Temperaturein °CDurationin minutesMeatBeef goulash COOK MEAT 100 40-50Chicken breast " 100 8-10Chicken, whole " 100 50-60Knuck

Food Function Temperaturein °CDurationin minutesDried beans and pulsesRed kidney beans(pre-soaked)COOK UNIVERSAL 100 60-65Chick peas " 100 50-60M

Tips on steaming–In general, the cooking durations forcooking with steam are the same asfor cooking food in a saucepan.–Steam prevents food from dryin

–Grease perforated containersbeforehand if using them to cookfish, and solid containers if using tocook dishes containing eggs.–When cooking fish or f

ReheatingREHEAT functionFood to be reheated Duration inminutesVegetablesCauliflower, runner beans, 2kohlrabi, carrots 2Side dishesDumplings, potatoes(

DefrostingDEFROST functionFood to be defrosted Weight in g Temp.in °CDefrosting timein minutesStanding timein minutesMeatStew 500 60 30-40 10-15Minced

Frozen food can be defrosted in thisappliance in much less time than whendefrosting at room temperature.Proceed as follows:^Place the food in a suitab

BottlingSelect Cook Universal for bottling.COOK UNIVERSAL functionProduce Temp.in °CDurationinminutes**FruitApples 90* 50Applesauce/stewedapples90* 65

Cooking whole mealsIt is very economical and practical tocook a whole meal at the same time inthe steam oven.Proceed as follows:^Place cooking contain

Accessories suppliedAdditional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. See "Optional accessories".Condensate trayTo catch excess moistureG

BlanchingYou can use your steam oven to blanchvegetables and fruit to prepare them forfreezing.Proceed as follows:^Put the prepared vegetables/fruit(c

Disinfecting baby bottlesThe steam oven can be used todisinfect baby bottles and othercontainers. Check beforehand that allparts, teats etc., are decl

General notesDisconnect the appliance from theelectricity supply and allow it to cooldown to a safe temperature beforecleaning. Clean the whole applia

Appliance front and controlpanelThe appliance front and controls shouldbe cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth or amild solution of hot water with a littlewa

Removing the steam oven doorIt is much easier to clean the steamoven interior if you remove the doorfirst.Proceed as follows:^Open the door fully.^Fli

Oven interiorDry the oven interior, oven interior roof,door seal, drip channel, inside of thedoor and the compartment for the watercontainer after eac

Water containerRemove, empty and dry the watercontainer after each use. Also removethe insert from the water container.^Release the insert by pushing

Coupling sealThe coupling seal needs to belubricated regularly. If the watercontainer becomes difficult to removeand replace or the fault message F20a

DescalingUse the descaling tablets supplied supplied with theappliance (see "Optional accessories" for reorderingdetails) or a proprietary c

DESCALE14:00Duration 0:22 hSTARTTime^Confirm "Start".It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during thefirst few minutes (before

Optional accessoriesStainless steel containersDescription Use Gross /usablecapacity inlitresHeightin mmWidth xDepthin mmDGG 2solid(GN 1/3)*For dishes

Installation work and repairs toelectrical components of thisappliance must only be carried outby a suitably qualified andcompetent person in accordan

... after moving house the applianceno longer switches from theheating-up phase to the cookingphase.Altitude affects the boiling point ofwater. The ap

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact:–your Miele dealer, or–the Miele Service Department (see address on back c

Safety instructions forinstallationBefore connecting the appliance tothe mains supply make sure thatthe voltage and frequency correspondto the rating

Appliance and building-in dimensionsInstallation in a tall unita Steam ovenb Building-in recessc Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Re

Installation in a base unita Steam ovenb Building-in recessc Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Recommended position for electrical so

Installation in a tall unit in combination with an ovena Steam ovenb Building-in recessc Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Recommende

Installing the appliance^Push the appliance into the recess.After aligning the appliance it mustbe secured against slippage. Do thisby screwing the tw

Electrical connectionAll electrical work should be carriedout by a suitably qualified andcompetent person, in strictaccordance with current local andn

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363The fuse cover must be refitted whenchanging the fuse, and if the fuse coveris lost, the plug must not be used until asuit

Other accessoriesDescription UseMiele descalingtablets(6 tablets)For descaling Miele steam ovens andcoffee machinesStainless steelconditioning agent25

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To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, pleaseread these instructions carefullybefore using it for the first time. Theycontain impo