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Miele DGC 6400 User Manual

Miele DGC 6400
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Operating and installation instructions
Steam combination oven
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 593 460

Table of Contents

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Miele DGC 6400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSteam oven
Dimensions (HxWxD)594 x 595 x 548 mm
Weight41 kg
Power Consumption3.5 kW
Water Container Capacity1.3 L
Temperature Range30 - 100 °C
Interior LightingYes
Width595 mm
TimerYes
Energy efficiency classA+
Capacity40 L
ColorStainless steel
Self-cleaningYes
Child lockYes
Door coolingYes
Cooking FunctionsReheating

Summary

Warning and Safety Instructions

Correct Application and Use

Defines intended use, limitations, and proper operation guidelines.

Safety with Children

Safety measures and precautions when children are present.

Technical and Electrical Safety

Safety aspects related to installation, maintenance, and electrical connections.

Cleaning and Care Safety

Instructions and precautions for cleaning the appliance and its parts.

Guide to the Appliance

Appliance Overview

Identifies and explains the components of the steam oven's front panel.

Supplied Accessories

Lists and describes the various accessories included with the appliance.

Controls

Control Panel Components

Identifies and explains the various control elements on the appliance.

Selectors and Sensors

Details function selector, rotary selector, and touch sensors for operation.

Display and Symbols

Explains the display screen and symbols used by the appliance.

Description of Functions

Key Components (Water Container, Filters)

Details the water container, grease filters, and condensate tray.

Cooking Parameters (Temperature, Duration, Moisture)

Explains temperature, duration, and moisture settings.

Cooking Phases and Lighting

Describes heating-up, cooking phases, steam reduction, and oven lighting.

Using for the First Time

Initial Setup and Welcome

Initial setup steps including language, country, date, and time.

First-Time Cleaning

Instructions for initial cleaning of the appliance and its components.

Water Hardness and Boiling Point

Setting water hardness and boiling point for optimal functioning.

Initial Heating Process

Initial appliance heating process to remove grease and associated smells.

Main and Sub-Menus

Steam Cooking Operation

Simple Operation

Step-by-step guide for basic steam cooking.

Interrupting and After Use

Procedures for interrupting, pausing, and post-use cleaning.

Advanced Operation and Timed Settings

Options for advanced settings and timed operation like Ready at/Start at.

Programme Sequences and Changes

Describes automatic programme flow and how to change settings during cooking.

Cancelling Cooking

How to stop and cancel a current steam cooking programme.

Combination Cooking Mode

Simple Operation

Step-by-step guide for basic combination cooking.

Multi-Stage Programming

How to set up and add multiple cooking stages to a programme.

Interrupting and After Use

Procedures for interrupting, pausing, and post-use cleaning.

Advanced Operation and Timed Settings

Options for advanced settings and timed operation like Ready at/Start at.

Programme Sequences and Changes

Describes programme flow and how to change settings during cooking.

Functions Without Steam

Basic Operation

How to use functions that do not involve steam.

Interrupting and After Use

Procedures for interrupting, pausing, and post-use cleaning.

Advanced Operation and Timed Settings

Options for advanced settings and timed operation like Ready at/Start at.

Programme Sequences and Changes

Describes programme flow and how to change settings during operation.

Cancelling Cooking

How to stop and cancel a programme.

Automatic Programmes

Food Type Selection

Lists food categories available for automatic programmes.

Using Automatic Programmes

Step-by-step guide on how to select and use automatic programmes.

Programme Usage Notes

Important tips and considerations for using automatic programmes effectively.

User Programmes

Creating User Programmes

Detailed steps for creating and saving custom cooking programmes.

Starting and Managing Programmes

Instructions on how to select, start, and modify saved user programmes.

Deleting User Programmes

Instructions for removing saved user programmes.

Minute Minder

Setting and Using the Timer

How to set the timer for non-cooking activities.

Changing or Cancelling Timer

How to adjust or delete a set timer duration.

General Cooking Notes

Advantages of Steam Cooking

Benefits of steam cooking for food quality and nutrition.

Container Guidelines

Guidelines for choosing appropriate containers for steam cooking.

Specific Cooking Factors

Notes on shelf levels, frozen food, temperature, and duration.

Liquid Cooking and Recipes

Tips for cooking with liquids and adapting personal recipes.

Steam Cooking

Vegetables

Preparation and cooking guidelines for vegetables.

Meat

Preparation, duration, and tips for cooking meat.

Sausages

Settings and cooking durations for sausages.

Fish

Preparation, cooking, and tips for fish.

Shellfish

Preparation, duration, and settings for cooking shellfish.

Mussels

Preparation, duration, and settings for cooking mussels.

Rice

Guidelines for cooking rice, including liquid ratios and durations.

Pasta

Instructions for cooking pasta.

Dumplings

Instructions for cooking dumplings.

Grain

Guidelines for cooking grain.

Dried Pulses

Instructions for cooking dried pulses.

Hen's Eggs

How to boil eggs and prepare egg dishes.

Fruit

Instructions for cooking fruit.

Menu Cooking

How to cook complete meals with different components.

Sous-vide (Vacuum) Cooking

Method Guidelines

General guidelines for food quality, hygiene, and vacuum sealing bags.

Key Considerations for Results

Key considerations for achieving optimal sous-vide cooking results.

Procedure and Troubleshooting

Steps for cooking and common issues with sous-vide method.

Reheating Sous-vide Food

Instructions for reheating sous-vide cooked food.

Special Applications

Reheating Food

Instructions and tips for reheating food gently.

Defrosting Food

Instructions for defrosting food using the steam oven.

Bottling Produce

Instructions for preserving food by bottling.

Extracting Juice with Steam

How to extract juice from fruit using steam.

Drying Food

Instructions for drying food using the steam oven.

Making Yoghurt and Proving Dough

How to make yoghurt and prove dough.

Dissolving Gelatine and Melting Chocolate

How to dissolve gelatine and melt chocolate in the steam oven.

Skinning Produce, Apple Storage, Blanching, Sweating Onions

Various applications: skinning produce, apple storage, blanching, and sweating onions.

Bacon, Disinfection, Flannels, Honey, Eierstich

Various applications: cooking bacon, disinfecting, warming flannels, honey, and Eierstich.

Roasting

Roasting Tips and Combination Mode

Essential tips and benefits of using combination mode for roasting.

Roasting Stages and Charts

Detailed cooking stages and references to roasting charts.

Baking

Baking Functions and Tips

Information on Fan plus, Cake plus, Combination mode, and general baking tips.

Baking Specifics and Charts

Guidance on frozen food, trays, shelf levels, and using baking charts.

Settings

Accessing and Overview of Settings

How to open the settings menu and view an overview of options.

Basic Configuration (Language, Time, Date)

How to configure language, time display, clock format, and date.

Customisation (Display, Tones, Units, Keeping Warm, Steam Reduction)

Adjusting display brightness, acoustic tones, units, keeping warm, and steam reduction.

Advanced Settings (System Lock, Water Hardness, Special Modes, Defaults)

Configuration of system lock, water hardness, demo modes, and factory defaults.

Test Institutes and Energy Efficiency

EN Standard Test Procedures

Test parameters for steam cooking and general oven functions according to EN standards.

Energy Efficiency Class

Information on the appliance's energy efficiency rating.

Cleaning and Care

General Precautions and Unsuitable Agents

Crucial warnings and list of unsuitable cleaning agents.

Cleaning Specific Surfaces and Components

Instructions for cleaning PerfectClean surfaces, interior, and accessories.

Maintenance Programmes

Using Soak, Drying, and Descaling maintenance programmes.

Door Care and Reassembly

Instructions for removing, replacing, and dismantling the oven door.

Problem Solving Guide

Common Issues and Basic Remedies

Identifies common problems and provides solutions for the appliance.

Troubleshooting Specific Problems and Error Codes

Addresses issues like incorrect cooking, browning, and error codes.

Optional Accessories

Cooking Containers and Lids

Information on the range of available cooking containers and lids.

Cleaning Supplies and Miscellaneous Items

Cleaning agents, cloths, grease, and other accessories.

Specialised Accessories

Round baking tray and multi-purpose casserole dish.

Installation Instructions

Installation Safety and Electrical Connection

Crucial safety warnings and electrical connection guidelines.

Building-in Dimensions and Ventilation

Detailed dimensions and ventilation requirements for various unit types.

Physical Installation Steps

Steps for physically installing the steam oven into its housing.

Electrical Connection Details

Information on power rating, connection, and safety devices.

After Sales Service and Guarantee

Service Contact and Data Plate

How to contact Miele for support and information from the data plate.

Guarantee Information

Details of the product guarantee for the UK and other countries.

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