MIELE DGC 6500-1 (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your MIELE DGC 6500-1, please adhere to the following safety instructions:

Use:

This appliance is intended for residential use only and is not suitable for outdoor use.

Any usage other than that described in the operating instructions is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.

Persons who lack physical, sensory, or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children:

Activate the system lock to prevent children from switching on the steam oven inadvertently.

Do not allow children to clean the steam oven unsupervised.

Supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do not let them play with it.

The door, control panel, and ventilation cut-outs get hot. Keep children away from the appliance when in operation and until it has cooled down.

The maximum allowable weight on the door is 22 lbs (10 kg). Do not allow children to hang, lean or sit on the open door.

Proper Use:

The steam oven becomes hot during use. Use pot holders when handling hot food or accessories.

Use only dry, heat-resistant potholders. Moist potholders can cause steam burns.

Do not heat food in closed containers (e.g., tins or sealed jars) as pressure can build up and cause an explosion.

Only use plastic containers declared by the manufacturer as suitable for steam ovens (temperature resistant to 210°F / 100°C).

Do not use the steam oven for keeping food warm, as released moisture can lead to corrosion damage.

Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the oven unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If a fire occurs, switch the oven off and keep the door closed to suffocate the flames. Do not use water.

Excessively long broiling can cause food to dry out and catch fire. Do not exceed recommended broiling times.

If you see smoke, turn off the appliance and keep the door closed until the smoke has dissipated.

Use caution with alcohol in recipes, as it may combust on hot heating elements in rare circumstances.

Never cover the oven floor with aluminum foil or place dishes directly on the floor.

Never operate the oven without the drain filter in place.

Do not leave the roast probe in the oven cavity when not in use.

Open the door carefully to allow hot air or steam to escape before placing or removing food.

Heating elements may be hot even if not glowing. Do not touch interior surfaces or heating elements until they have cooled.

The MIELE DGC 6500-1 features the following main components and included accessories:

Front View Components:

1. Control panel

2. Vent

3. Door gasket

4. Moisture sensor

5. Temperature sensor

6. Side runners with 3 shelf levels

7. Grease filter

8. Drip channel

9. Drain

10. Oven interior lighting

11. Connection socket for the roast probe

12. Browning / Broiling element

13. Slide-in compartment for condensate container

14. Condensate container

15. Slide-in compartment for water container

16. Water container

Included Accessories:

Wire oven rack: 1 rack for baking, roasting, and broiling.

Roast probe: 1 probe for precise temperature-controlled cooking by monitoring the internal temperature of meat.

DGG 20 (Solid cooking pan): 1 solid pan, 17 11/16″ x 7 1/2″ x 1 9/16″ (WxDxH). Use only in modes that work exclusively with steam.

DGGL 20 (Perforated cooking pan): 1 perforated pan, 17 11/16″ x 7 1/2″ x 1 9/16″ (WxDxH). Use only in modes that work exclusively with steam.

Universal tray: 1 tray for baking, roasting, and broiling.

The control panel on your MIELE DGC 6500-1 uses sensor buttons that react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with an audible tone (which can be turned off).

Main Control Panel Buttons:

On / Off button: A recessed button to turn the appliance on and off.

Sensor buttons (left and right of display): To select operating modes, settings, and menu items.

Display: Shows the time of day and information on operation.

Sensor buttons 0-9: Numeric keypad to enter values like temperature and time.

“Timer” sensor button: To set the timer.

“Light” sensor button: To turn the oven interior lighting on and off.

“Back” sensor button: To go back one step at a time.

“Lift Panel” sensor button: For opening/closing the control panel to access the water and condensate containers.

Display Symbols:

The display shows information about modes, temperatures, cooking durations, and settings. To select an option, touch the illuminated sensor button beside it.

When you connect your MIELE DGC 6500-1 to the power supply for the first time, it will turn on automatically and guide you through the initial setup process.

Initial Setup Steps:

1. Welcome Screen: A welcome screen will appear. Follow the instructions on the display.

2. Set the Language: Scroll through the list to find your desired language. Touch the sensor button next to your selection and confirm with OK.

3. Set the Location: Scroll through the list and select your location. Confirm with OK.

4. Set the Date: Use the + or – symbols to set the year, month, and day. Confirm with OK.

5. Set the Time of Day: Use the numerical keypad to enter the time in hours and minutes (e.g., 1-2-1-5 for 12:15). Confirm with OK. You can choose a 12-hour or 24-hour format in the main settings later.

6. Time of Day Format: Choose how you want the time to be displayed when the oven is off:

– On: The time is always visible.

– Off: The display is dark to save energy.

– Night Dimming: The time is only shown between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm.

Select your desired option and confirm with OK.

7. Confirmation: The message “Set up Successfully Completed” will be displayed. Confirm with OK. The steam oven is now ready for use.

After the initial setup, you must perform a few more steps before cooking for the first time to ensure proper functioning and to clean the appliance.

1. Clean the Appliance:

– Tap “Lift Panel” to open the control panel. Remove the water and condensate containers by pushing them upwards slightly.

– Rinse the containers by hand or in a dishwasher.

– Remove all accessories from the oven. Wash them with hot water and a mild dish soap solution.

– Clean the oven interior with warm water and liquid dish soap to remove the factory-applied conditioning agent, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

2. Set the Water Hardness Level:

– The oven is factory-set for ‘Hard’ water. It’s important to adjust this setting to match your local water hardness to ensure the descaling reminders are accurate. Check your local water supply’s hardness and adjust the setting in the “Settings – Water hardness” menu.

3. Set the Correct Boiling Point for Water:

– This procedure is crucial for the efficient functioning of your appliance and must be done before the first use. It calibrates the oven to the altitude of your location and flushes the waterways.

– Remove the water container and fill it to the “max” marker with cold tap water (less than 68°F / 20°C). Do not use distilled or mineral water.

– Push the water container back into the appliance until it engages.

– Run the Steam Cooking program at 210°F / 100°C for 15 minutes.

4. Heat up the Steam Oven:

– To remove any grease from the heating element, heat the empty appliance using the Convection Bake function at 400°F / 200°C for 30 minutes.

– A slight smell is normal during this first heat-up. Ensure your kitchen is well-ventilated.

Follow this quick guide for steam cooking with your MIELE DGC 6500-1.

1. Turn the steam oven on with the On/Off button. The main menu will appear.

2. Fill the water container with cold tap water and push it back in until it engages.

3. Put the food in the oven. Ensure the drain filter is correctly in place.

4. Select “Operating Modes”.

5. Select “Steam Cooking”.

6. “Set the Temperature” will appear. Adjust the recommended temperature if necessary and confirm with OK. The temperature will be automatically accepted after a few seconds if you do not make changes.

7. “Set the Duration” will appear. Set the cooking duration (between 1 minute and 10 hours) and confirm with OK.

8. The cooking process begins. The duration will start counting down once the set temperature is reached.

After Cooking:

– At the end of the duration, “Program Finished” and “Steam Reduction” (if applicable) will appear, and a buzzer will sound.

– Wait until “Steam Reduction” disappears from the display before opening the door.

– Use pot holders to remove hot food.

– Switch the oven off. The “Appliance Rinsing” prompt will appear. Follow the instructions to flush the system.

– Remove and empty the water and condensate containers.

– Clean and dry the appliance and leave the door open until the interior is completely dry.

Combination cooking on your MIELE DGC 6500-1 combines dry heat with steam. You can program up to 10 cooking stages. The following is an example with 3 stages.

1. Turn the steam oven on.

2. Fill the water container and insert it.

3. Place the food in the oven. Ensure the drain filter is in place.

4. Select “Operating Modes”, then “Combi Steam”.

Cooking Stage 1 (e.g., Convection Bake / Surround):

– Set the required temperature and confirm with OK.

– Set the required moisture level and confirm with OK.

– Select “Set the Duration” or “Set Core Temperature”. Set the value and confirm with OK.

– Select “Add Cooking Stage”.

Cooking Stage 2 (e.g., Maxi Broil):

– Select Maxi Broil and set the broil level. Confirm with OK.

– Set the required moisture level and confirm with OK.

– Set the cooking duration and confirm with OK.

– Select “Add Cooking Stage”.

Cooking Stage 3:

– Select the desired mode and settings as before. Confirm with OK.

– Select “Complete Combi Steam”.

Starting the Program:

– A summary of your settings will appear. Check them and select “Accept” or “Change” to make corrections.

– You will then have options to “Start Now”, “Save” as a Favorite, or set a “Ready at” or “Start at” time.

– Select “Start Now” to begin cooking immediately.

You can use your MIELE DGC 6500-1 for conventional cooking functions without steam.

1. Remove the grease filter if baking (unless baking deep fresh fruit pies or pizza with extra toppings).

2. Switch the oven on. The main menu will appear.

3. If using bursts of steam with “Humidity Plus”, fill the water container.

4. Place the food in the oven.

5. Select “Operating Modes”.

6. Select the desired operating mode (e.g., Convection Bake, Surround, Broil).

7. Change the recommended temperature or broil level if necessary and confirm with OK. The program will start automatically after a few seconds.

8. You can make additional settings, such as setting a cooking duration, by selecting “Change”. If no duration is set, the oven will switch off automatically after a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours for grill modes).

After Cooking:

– Use pot holders to remove food from the hot oven.

– Switch the oven off.

– Clean and dry the appliance after each use.

The MasterChef programs on your MIELE DGC 6500-1 provide excellent cooking results with ease. Simply select the program for your food type and follow the on-screen instructions.

Steps to use MasterChef:

1. Select “MasterChef” from the main menu.

2. A list of food categories will appear (e.g., Vegetables, Fish, Meat, Bread, etc.). Select the desired category.

3. A list of available programs for that category will appear. Select the specific MasterChef program you want to use.

4. The display will guide you through each step required before the program starts, such as when to add food to the oven. Follow and confirm these instructions.

Notes on using MasterChef programs:

– Doneness and browning levels are shown as a bar with seven segments. You can adjust the default setting by moving the highlight to the left or right.

– The oven interior should be at room temperature before starting a MasterChef program.

– When adding food to a hot oven, be careful of escaping steam.

– Some programs allow a delayed start using “Start at” or “Ready at”.

– To end a program early, touch “Back”. When “Cancel Cooking?” appears, select “Yes”.

– If food is not cooked enough at the end of a program, you can select “Cont. Cooking” or “Continue Baking”.

You can create and save up to 20 of your own custom programs, called Favorites, each with up to 10 cooking stages.

Creating a Favorite:

1. Select “Favorites” from the main menu.

2. Select “Edit Program”, then “Create Program”.

3. For cooking stage 1, select the operating mode, temperature/broil level, moisture level (if applicable), and duration or core temperature. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. To add more stages, select “Add Cooking Stage” and repeat the process for each subsequent stage.

5. When you have added all desired stages, select “Complete Program”.

6. A summary will appear. Confirm with “Accept” or select “Change” to make adjustments.

7. Select “Save”.

8. Enter a name for your program using the on-screen keyboard (maximum 10 characters). Select “Save” when finished.

9. A confirmation message will appear. Confirm with OK.

Starting a Favorite:

1. Place the food in the oven.

2. Select “Favorites”.

3. Select the desired program from the list.

4. You can then choose to “Start Now”, set a delayed start (“Start Later”, “Ready at”, “Start at”), or change cooking stages.

You can customize various appliance settings through the “Settings” menu. Note that settings cannot be changed while a cooking program is in progress.

Accessing and Changing Settings:

1. Select “Settings” from the main menu.

2. A list of available settings will appear. A check mark (✓) indicates the currently active setting.

3. Scroll through the list to find the setting you wish to change.

4. Touch the sensor button next to the setting to open its submenu.

5. Change the setting as desired.

6. Confirm your change with OK.

7. Touch “Back” to return to the main menu or select another setting.

Settings Overview:

– Language: Set the display language and location.

– Time: Set display options (On/Off/Night Dimming), clock format (12h/24h), and the current time.

– Date: Set the current date.

– Lighting: Choose if the light stays on during cooking or only for 15 seconds.

– Display Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.

– Acoustic tone information: Adjust the volume and style (Melody/Solo tone) of signals.

– Keypad tone: Adjust the volume of the touch confirmation tone.

– Units of measurement: Select weight (g/lb/lb:oz) and temperature (°C/°F).

– Keeping Warm: Turn the automatic keep warm function on or off.

– Automatic Rinsing: Turn the post-steam rinse cycle on or off.

– Steam Reduction: Turn the automatic steam reduction at the end of a program on or off.

– Safety: Activate or deactivate the System lock or Sensor lock.

– Water hardness: Set your local water hardness (Soft/Medium/Hard).

– Showroom Program: Activate Demo Mode (for display purposes only, no heating).

– Factory default: Reset settings, Favorites, or default temperatures to their original factory state.

Proper cleaning and care will maintain the appearance and functionality of your MIELE DGC 6500-1. Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. Do not use a steam cleaner.

Appliance Front:

– Clean immediately after soiling with a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap using a clean sponge or a damp microfiber cloth. Dry with a soft cloth afterwards.

Oven Interior (PerfectClean surfaces):

– After using steam, remove condensate with a sponge. Clean light, greasy soiling with a sponge and a solution of liquid dish soap and hot water. Wipe with clean water and dry.

– After roasting or baking, remove light soiling with a sponge and mild dish soap solution. For heavier soiling, you can use the Maintenance | Soak program.

Drain Filter:

– Clean and dry the filter in the oven floor after every use. Vinegar can be used to remove discoloration.

Grease Filter:

– Clean after every roasting program. It can be washed in a dishwasher.

Water/Condensate Containers:

– Empty and rinse after every use. They are dishwasher-safe.

Accessories (Trays, Racks):

– The universal tray and wire oven rack have a PerfectClean finish and should be washed by hand. Do not clean them in the dishwasher.

– The stainless steel cooking pans are dishwasher-safe.

Shelf Runners:

– The runners have a PerfectClean finish and must be cleaned by hand. To remove them, pull out first at the front, then at the back.

Descaling:

– The oven will indicate when it needs to be descaled. It is recommended to use Miele Descaling Tablets.

– Select Maintenance | Descale and follow the on-screen instructions. The process involves filling the water container with the descaling solution, and the appliance will guide you through the cycle, which includes prompts to empty and refill containers.

Removing the oven door can make cleaning the interior easier.

Removing the Door:

1. Prepare a suitable soft underlay (like a cloth) to place the door on.

2. Open the door slightly.

3. Using two hands on the upper edge of the door, push the door downward briefly.

4. Open the door fully.

5. Locate the locking clamps on both door hinges. Release them by pushing them down and turning them as far as they will go into an angled position.

6. Close the door until it rests partially open (until it stops).

7. Hold the door on either side (not by the handle) and pull it diagonally upwards away from the hinge guides.

8. Lay the door on the prepared underlay.

Refitting the Door:

1. Hold the door on either side and carefully slide it back onto the hinge guides. Ensure it does not tilt.

2. Open the door fully.

3. To relock the clamps, turn them back up to their original horizontal position as far as they will go.

4. Close the door. You must ensure the locking clamps are locked again, otherwise the door could become detached.

Here are solutions for common issues with your MIELE DGC 6500-1.

You cannot turn the appliance on:

– The circuit breaker may have tripped. Reset the circuit breaker.

– If it still does not turn on, disconnect the appliance from power for 1 minute by tripping the breaker or unscrewing the fuse, then reconnect. If the problem persists, contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service.

The oven does not heat up:

– Demo mode may be activated. Deactivate it in “Settings – Showroom Program”.

A humming sound is heard:

– This is normal. It is the sound of water being pumped through the system.

After moving, the appliance no longer switches from pre-heating to cooking phase:

– The boiling temperature has changed due to a change in altitude. You need to descale the appliance to recalibrate it.

Unusual amount of steam escapes:

– The door may not be properly closed. Close the door firmly.

– The door seal may not be fitted correctly or could be damaged. Check the seal and replace it if necessary.

The oven lighting does not come on:

– The lamp needs to be replaced. Please contact Miele Service.

The control panel will not open or close automatically:

– There may be an obstruction. Remove it. The sensor is very sensitive. You can try opening or closing it manually by carefully pulling or pushing it.

“Start at” and “Ready at” functions have not worked:

– The oven cavity temperature is too high. Open the door to let the oven cool down.

Cakes or pastry are not cooked properly:

– The set temperature may be inconsistent with the recipe. Try changing the temperature.

– If the grease filter is inserted, baking takes longer. Increase the baking duration.

Fault Codes (e.g., F10, F11, F20, F44, F55, F196):

– F10: The suction hose in the water container is not inserted or positioned correctly. Ensure it is connected properly and is vertical.

– F11/F20: Drain hoses are blocked. Descale the steam oven.

– F44: Communication fault. Turn the oven off and back on after a few minutes.

– F55: Maximum operating time has been exceeded for safety. Switch the oven off and on again.

– F196: There is a fault. Switch the oven off and on again. Check if the drain filter is inserted correctly. If a fault code persists, turn the appliance off and contact Miele Service.

For steam cooking vegetables, use the “Steam Cooking” mode at a temperature of 210°F / 100°C. Cooking times are guidelines; adjust as needed for desired doneness.

The following tables provide recommendations for roasting various types of meat. The times and temperatures are guidelines only. Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Note that roasting may involve multiple stages with different modes, temperatures, and moisture levels.

Example – Poultry: Duck breast, medium

Example – Beef: Tenderloin (Roast)

Please refer to the detailed roasting charts in the operating manual for multi-stage recipes for specific cuts of meat, as they are too extensive to list in full here.

For best baking results with your MIELE DGC 6500-1, remove the grease filter. Dark-colored bakeware is recommended as it conducts heat more swiftly. The following is a sample from the baking chart.

Example – Puff pastry, Filled

Example – Bagels

Please refer to the detailed baking charts in the operating manual for multi-stage recipes for specific baked goods like breads, cakes, and pastries.