Miele DGC 7440 HCX Combination Steam Oven Instruction Manual

Miele DGC 7440 HCX Combination Steam Oven

Specifications

• Model: Combination steam oven
• Gross Capacity: 2.4 litres
• Usable Capacity: 1.8 litres
• Dimensions: 450 x 190 x 40 mm (W x D x H)

Product Information

The combination steam oven is a versatile appliance that allows for various cooking methods including steam cooking, grilling, and baking. It features control elements for easy operation, a ventilation outlet for proper air circulation, and a range of sensors for precise cooking results.

Installation Instructions

1. Before installation, carefully read all provided instructions to ensure safe setup.
2. Ensure the appliance is placed on a stable surface with proper ventilation.
3. Connect the appliance to the power source following the specified electrical requirements.
4. Refer to the data plate for model identifier and connection data if needed during installation.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Fill the water container in the designated compartment before use.
2. Select the desired cooking method using the control elements.
3. Place food items in the appropriate cooking containers and position them inside the oven.
4. Close the door securely and set the cooking time and temperature as required.
5. Monitor the cooking process through the oven interior lighting and follow recipe guidelines for best results.

FAQs

• Q: How do I clean the combination steam oven?
  • A: Refer to the HydroClean cleaning function using the distribution wheel and follow the cleaning instructions provided in the manual.
• Q: Can I use the oven for baking and grilling simultaneously?
  • A: Yes, the oven allows for combination cooking methods to achieve desired results.

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Operating and installation instructions Combination steam 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

This combination steam oven complies with all current local and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage. Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the combination steam oven. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the combination steam oven. In accordance with standard IEC/EN 60335-1, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the combination steam oven as well as the safety instructions and warnings. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application
This combination steam oven is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments. This combination steam oven is not intended for outdoor use. The combination steam oven is intended for domestic use only to steam- cook, bake, roast, grill, defrost and reheat food. All other types of use are not permitted. This combination steam oven may only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it. They may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. They must be able to recognise and understand the dangers of misuse. The oven compartment is equipped with special lamps to cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). These special lamps must only be used for the purpose for which they are intended. They are not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department. The combination steam oven contains 2 light sources corresponding to energy efficiency class E.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch the combination steam oven on by mistake. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the combination steam oven unless they are constantly supervised. Children aged 8 and older may only use the combination steam oven without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation. Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the combination steam oven unsupervised. Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the combination steam oven. Never allow children to play with the combination steam oven. Risk of suffocation due to packaging material. Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head, presenting the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. Children’s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. External parts of the combination steam oven such as the door glass, control panel and the vent become quite hot. Do not let children touch the combination steam oven when it is in operation. Keep children well away from the combination steam oven until it has cooled down and there is no risk of injury. Risk of injury from the open door. The oven door can support a maximum weight of 10 kg. Children could injure themselves on an open door. Do not let children sit on the open door, lean against it or swing on it. If you touch the sensor control, the door will fully open automatically. In doing so, it can knock against small children or animals, for example. If the buzzers are switched on, a buzzer will sound on the combination steam oven when you open the door remotely using a voicebased service. When opening the door, make sure that there are no people or objects in the area around the door. Make sure that you keep the buzzers switched on.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Damage to the combination steam oven can compromise your safety. Check the combination steam oven for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged combination steam oven. Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power supply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply system complies with the specifications of EN 50160 or an equivalent standard. The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described, for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001­2 ISO 45001. The electrical safety of this combination steam oven can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this basic safety requirement is fulfilled. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be checked by a qualified electrician. The connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate of the combination steam oven must match the mains electricity supply in order to avoid the risk of damage to the oven. Compare this before connecting the appliance to the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance. Do not use these to connect the combination steam oven to the domestic electrical supply. For safety reasons, the combination steam oven may only be used when it has been built in and fully installed. This combination steam oven must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
Risk of injury due to electric shock. Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical or mechanical components of the combination steam oven will endanger your safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions. Do not open the housing of the combination steam oven under any circumstances. While the combination steam oven is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the Miele Customer Service Department. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts. If the plug is removed from the mains connection cable or if the mains connection cable is supplied without a plug, the combination steam oven must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician. If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special mains connection cable (see “Electrical connection” in the “Installation” chapter). During installation, maintenance and repair work, the combination steam oven must be completely disconnected from the mains electricity supply. To ensure this, do one of the following: – Disconnect the mains fuse – Completely unscrew the screw-out fuse (in countries where this is
applicable) – Pull out the plug (if one is present) at the wall socket. To do this,
pull the plug and not the mains connection cable. If the combination steam oven is built in behind a furniture front (e.g. a door), do not close the furniture door while the oven is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind the furniture front when closed. This can result in damage to the combination steam oven, the housing unit and the floor. Leave the furniture door open until the combination steam oven has cooled down completely. In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. The combination steam oven gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the heater elements, oven compartment, accessories, door glass, food or steam. Wear oven gloves when placing hot food in the oven or removing it, when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven compartment and when closing the door. Risk of injury caused by hot food. Food may spill or splash around when placing it into the oven or removing it. The food can cause burns. When placing cooking containers into the oven or removing them, make sure that the hot food does not spill. Heating up food in closed containers, such as tins or sealed jars, will result in an increase in pressure, which can cause them to explode. Do not heat up unopened tins or jars of food in the oven. Plastic dishes that are not suitable for use in an oven will melt and may ignite at high temperatures, and can damage the combination steam oven. Use only plastic containers that are suitable for use in an oven. Follow the instructions from the crockery manufacturer. If you wish to use plastic containers for steam cooking, make sure that these are heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to withstand hot steam. Other plastic containers can melt or become fragile and brittle. Food which is left in the oven compartment can dry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the combination steam oven. Do not leave food in the oven compartment and do not use any cooking containers which are susceptible to corrosion. Risk of injury from the open door. You could bang into the open door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily. The door can support a maximum load of 10 kg. Do not lean or sit on the door when open, or place heavy items on it. Make sure that nothing gets trapped between the door and the oven compartment. This could damage the combination steam oven.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave the combination steam oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Never attempt to put out oil or fat fires with water. Switch the combination steam oven off and extinguish the flames by leaving the door closed. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the combination steam oven could catch fire. Do not use the combination steam oven to heat up the room. Grilling food for excessively long cooking durations can cause it to dry out with the risk of catching fire. Do not exceed the recommended cooking durations. Certain foods dry out quickly and may catch fire due to high grill temperatures. Never use grill modes to finish baking partially baked rolls or bread or to dry flowers or herbs. Use the Fan plus or Conventional heat functions instead. To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the combination steam oven door if there is smoke inside the oven compartment. Interrupt operation by switching the combination steam oven off and disconnecting it from the electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed. If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can catch fire on hot heating elements. Never line the floor of the oven compartment with aluminium foil or oven liners. Do not place any crockery or any pans, pots or baking trays directly on the floor of the oven compartment. If you want to use the floor of the oven compartment as an extra surface, place the rack on the floor of the oven compartment with the rack surface facing up and the cooking container on top. In doing so, ensure that the filter in the floor of the oven is not moved. The oven compartment floor can become damaged by the rack being pushed around on it. Do not push the rack around on the oven compartment floor. Larger deposits of food can block the drain and pump. Always make sure that the filter in the floor of the oven is inserted.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When using a electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held blender, near the combination steam oven, ensure that the mains connection cable of the appliance cannot get trapped in the combination steam oven door. This could damage the insulation on the cable. The steam could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit. This could also destroy the electrical components. Do not use the combination steam oven if it does not have a lamp cover. Cleaning and care Risk of injury due to electric shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal tools to clean the door glass. The side runners can be removed (see “Cleaning and care ­ Cleaning the side runners”). Refit the side runners correctly. Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids containing salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet. Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liability. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your combination steam oven.
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Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging material
The packaging material is used for handling and protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging material used is selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can generally be recycled. Recycling the packaging material reduces the use of raw materials. Use material-specific collection points for valuable materials and take advantage of return options. Your Miele dealer will take the packaging material away.

Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances contain many valuable materials. They also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were essential for their correct functioning and safety. These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if disposed of with household waste or if handled incorrectly. Please do not, therefore, dispose of your old appliance with household waste.

Instead, please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances in your local community, with your dealer or with Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged to remove any old batteries which are not securely enclosed by the appliance and to remove any lamps without destroying them, where this is possible. These must be taken to a suitable collection point where they can be handed in free of charge. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored for disposal.

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Guide to the appliance

Combination steam oven
a Control elements b Ventilation outlet c Top heat/grill element d Distribution wheel for HydroClean cleaning e Oven interior lighting f Air inlet for the fan with ring heating element behind it g Oven compartment floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath it h Drip channel i Temperature sensor j Moisture sensor k Door lock l Door seal m Side runners with 3 shelf levels n Steam inlet o Door
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Guide to the appliance
a Condensate container b Condensate container compartment c Compartment for water container d Water container
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Guide to the appliance

A list of the models described in these operating and installation instructions can be found on the back page.
Data plate
The data plate is located on the top of the housing. The data plate states the model identifier, the serial number as well as connection data (mains voltage, frequency and maximum rated load). The model identifier and the serial number (SN) can also be found on the small plate at the top on the opened control panel. Please have this information to hand, should you need to contact Miele regarding any questions or problems.
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see “Optional accessories”).
Further accessories may be included depending on the country and model in question.

DGGL 20
1 perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Usable capacity 1.8 litres 450 x 190 x 40 mm (W x D x H) Universal tray
1 universal tray for baking, roasting and grilling Combi rack
1 combi rack for baking, roasting and grilling Opener

DGG 20 1 solid cooking container Gross capacity 2.4 l / Usable capacity 1.8 l 450 x 190 x 40 mm (W x D x H)

For manually opening the door
HydroCleaner 1 special cleaning agent for cleaning the oven compartment with the HydroClean care programme. Particularly suitable for removing heavy, stubborn soiling.
Descaling tablets For descaling the combination steam oven

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Controls

a Recessed On/Off sensor control For switching the combination steam oven on and off
b Optical interface (For Miele Service only)
c sensor control For controlling the combination steam oven via your mobile device
d sensor control For opening and closing the control panel
e Display For displaying the time of day and information on operation
f sensor control For going back a step and for changing menu options during a cooking programme

g Navigation area with and arrow buttons For scrolling through lists and for changing values
h OK sensor control For selecting functions and saving settings
i sensor control For setting a minute minder, the cooking duration or the start or end time for the cooking programme
j sensor control For switching the oven interior lighting on and off
k sensor control For opening the door
l Sensor controls For selecting functions, automatic programmes and settings

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Controls

On/Off sensor control
The On/Off sensor control is recessed and responds to touch. Use this sensor control to switch the combination steam oven on and off.
Display
The display is used for showing the time of day or information about operating modes, temperatures, cooking durations, automatic programmes and settings. After switching the combination steam oven on with the On/Off sensor control, Select function will appear in the main menu.

Sensor controls
The sensor controls react to touch. Every touch of a sensor is confirmed with an audible keypad tone. You can turn this keypad tone off using Further | Settings | Volume | Keypad tone. If you want the sensor controls to respond even when the combination steam oven is switched off, select the Display | QuickTouch | On setting.
Sensor controls above the display For information on the functions and operating modes, see “Main and submenus”, “Settings”, “Automatic programmes” and “Further applications”.

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Controls

Sensor controls under the display

Sensor control Function

If you want to control the combination steam oven from your mo-

bile device, you must have the Miele@home system, switch on

the Remote control setting and touch this sensor control. The

sensor control then lights up and the MobileStart function is

available.

As long as this sensor control is lit, you can control the combination steam oven via your mobile device (see “Settings ­ Miele@home”).

Use this sensor control to open and close the control panel (see

“Control panel” in the “Functional description” chapter).

Depending on which menu you are in, this sensor control will take

you back a level or back to the main menu.

If a cooking programme is in progress at the same time, use this sensor control to change values and settings such as the temperature or booster function for the programme, or to cancel the programme.

In the navigation area, use the arrow buttons or the area between them to scroll up or down in the selection lists. The menu options will be highlighted one after the other as you scroll through them. The desired menu option must be highlighted before you can select it.

You can change the values or settings that are highlighted by using the arrow buttons or the area between them.

OK

Functions highlighted in the display can be selected by touching

the OK sensor control. The selected function can then be

changed.

Confirm with OK to save changes.

If information appears in the display, select OK to confirm the message.

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Controls

Sensor control Function

If no cooking programme is in progress, you can use this sensor

control to set a minute minder (e.g. when boiling eggs) at any

point.

If a cooking programme is in progress at the same time, you can set a minute minder, the cooking duration and a start or end time for the programme.

Select this sensor control to switch the oven interior lighting on

and off.

Depending on the setting selected, the oven interior lighting switches off after 15 seconds or remains constantly switched on or off.

Use this sensor control to open the door automatically. To close

it, press against the door frame with your hand or with a suitable

pot holder or oven glove until the door shuts.

Symbols
The following symbols may appear in the display:

Symbol

Meaning This symbol indicates that there is additional information and advice about using the appliance. Press the OK sensor control to confirm the information. Minute minder A tick indicates the option which is currently selected. Some settings, e.g. display brightness and buzzer volume are selected using a bar chart.

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Using the appliance

Use the and arrow buttons or the area between them in the navigation area to use the combination steam oven. As soon as you reach a confirmable value, message or setting, the OK sensor control will light up orange.
Selecting a menu option
Touch the or arrow buttons or swipe to the right or left in the area until the desired menu option is highlighted.
Tip: If you press and hold the arrow button, the list continues scrolling automatically until you release the arrow button. Confirm your selection with OK.

Changing a setting in a list
Touch the or arrow buttons or swipe to the right or left in the area until you reach the desired value or the desired setting is highlighted.
Tip: A tick will appear beside the current setting. Confirm with OK. The setting is now saved. This will take you back to the previous menu.
Changing the setting with a segment bar
Some settings are represented by a bar with seven segments. If all of the segments are illuminated, the maximum value is selected. If none of the segments are illuminated, or only one of them is, the minimum value is selected or the setting is switched off altogether (e.g. volume). Touch the or arrow buttons or
swipe to the right or left in the area until you reach the desired setting. Confirm your selection with OK. The setting is now saved. This will take you back to the previous menu.

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Using the appliance

Selecting a function or operating mode
The sensor controls for the functions and operating modes (e.g. Further ) are located above the display (see “Controls” and “Settings”). Touch the sensor control for the de-
sired function. The sensor control on the fascia panel lights up orange. Under Further , scroll through the
lists until the desired menu option is highlighted. Set the values for the cooking process. Confirm with OK.
Changing the function You can change to another function during a cooking programme. The sensor control for the previously selected function lights up orange. Touch the sensor control of the new
function or operating mode. The new function appears in the display with its corresponding recommended values. The sensor control for the new function lights up orange.
Under Further , scroll through the lists until you reach the desired menu option.

Entering numbers
Numbers that can be changed are highlighted. Touch the or arrow buttons or
swipe to the right or left in the area until the desired number is highlighted. Tip: If you press and hold an arrow button, the numbers continue scrolling automatically until you release the arrow button. Confirm with OK. The changed number is now saved. This will take you back to the previous menu.
Entering letters
Letters are entered via the navigation area. It is best to select short names. Touch the or arrow buttons or
swipe to the right or left in the area until the desired character is highlighted. The character you have selected will appear in the top line of the display. Tip: A maximum of 10 characters can be used. You can delete the characters one at a time with . Select the rest of the characters. Once you have entered the name, select . Confirm with OK. The name is now saved.

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Activating MobileStart
Select the sensor control to activate MobileStart.
The sensor control lights up. You can operate your combination steam oven remotely with the Miele app.
Directly operating the combination steam oven takes priority over operating it via the remote control function on the app. You can use MobileStart as long as the sensor control is lit up.

Using the appliance

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Description of functions

Control panel
The water container and the condensate container are located behind the control panel. The control panel is opened and closed by pressing the sensor control. It is fitted with anti-trapping protection. If the control panel senses resistance when opening/closing, the process is cancelled. Despite this, do not touch the upper edge of the door when the control panel is opening and closing.
Water container
The maximum filling volume is 1.4 l and the minimum is 1.0 l. There are markings on the water container. The upper marking must never be exceeded. Water consumption depends on the type of food and the cooking duration. The water may need to be topped up during cooking. Water consumption is increased if the door is opened during cooking. Fill the water container to the maximum level before each cooking programme involving steam.
Condensate container
Condensate that collects in the appliance from cooking is pumped into the condensate container. The container has a maximum capacity of 1.4 litres.

Temperature
Some functions have a pre-set recommended temperature. This temperature can be altered for a single programme, a specific programme stage or within the given range for a programme. You can alter the recommended temperature in 5 °C increments, or 1 °C increments in sous-vide cooking (see “Settings ­ Recommended temperatures”).
Moisture
The Combi mode function and Reheat application use a combination of oven heat and moisture. The moisture level can be selected within the given range for an individual programme or a specific programme stage. Depending on the moisture setting, moisture or fresh air is supplied to the oven compartment. When the moisture setting = 0 %, the maximum fresh air supply is implemented and no moisture is supplied. When the moisture setting = 100 %, there is no fresh air supply and the moisture content is at its maximum. Some food gives off moisture during the cooking process. This moisture from the food affects the amount of additional moisture needed. If the required amount of moisture is low, the steam generator may not be activated at all.

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Description of functions

Cooking duration
Depending on the function, you can set a cooking duration of between 1 minute and 10 or 12 hours. The cooking durations of the automatic and maintenance programmes are set at the factory and cannot be altered. When cooking with steam, as well as for programmes and applications with pure steam operation, the cooking duration does not begin until the set temperature is reached. It starts immediately for all other functions, programmes and applications.
Noises
A humming sound can be heard during operation and after switching off the combination steam oven. This noise does not indicate incorrect operation or an appliance fault. The noise is made by water being pumped through the system. When the combination steam oven is in use, you will hear a fan noise.
Heating-up phase
In all functions, the display shows the temperature in the oven compartment as it rises during the heating-up phase (exceptions: Full grill, Economy grill). When cooking with steam, the duration of the heating-up phase will depend on the quantity and the temperature of the food. In general, the heating-up phase will last for approx. 7 minutes. The duration will be longer if you are cooking refrigerated or frozen food. The heating-up phase may also last longer if cooking temperatures are low or if you are using the Sous-vide cooking function.

Cooking phase
The elapsing remaining time is shown in the display during the cooking phase. When cooking with steam, the cooking phase begins once the set temperature is reached. It starts immediately for all other functions, programmes and applications.
Steam reduction
With steam cooking and combination cooking, the steam reduction function will switch on automatically at the end of a cooking programme which uses a temperature within a certain temperature range. The function stops excessive steam escaping when the door is opened. Steam reduction will appear in the display. Steam reduction can be switched off (see “Steam reduction” in the “Settings” chapter). With steam reduction switched off, a lot of steam will escape when the door is opened.
Oven interior lighting
For energy-saving reasons, the combination steam oven interior lighting has been set at the factory to go out once a programme has begun. If you want it to stay on all the time the oven is on, you will need to alter the default setting (see “Settings” ­ “Lighting”). If the door is left open at the end of a cooking process, the oven interior lighting will switch off automatically after 5 minutes. The lighting can be switched on for 15 seconds by touching the sensor control on the control panel.

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Before using for the first time

Miele@home
Your combination steam oven is equipped with an integrated WiFi module.
To use this feature, you will need: – A WiFi network – The Miele app – A Miele user account. You can create
a user account via the Miele app The Miele app will guide you as you connect your combination steam oven to your home WiFi network. Once your combination steam oven is connected to your WiFi network, you can use the app for a number of actions, including the following: – Call up information on the operating
status of your combination steam oven – Retrieve information on oven cooking processes that are in progress – Stop cooking processes that are in progress Connecting your combination steam oven to your WiFi network will increase energy consumption, even when the oven is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your WiFi network is sufficiently strong in the place where your combination steam oven is installed.

Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequency range with other appliances (including microwave ovens and remote control toys). This can give rise to sporadic or even complete connection failures. Therefore, the availability of featured functions cannot be guaranteed.
Miele@home availability The ability to use the Miele app depends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country. The Miele@home service is not available in every country. For information about availability, please visit www.miele.com.
Miele App The Miele App is available to download free of charge from the Apple App Store® or from the Google Play StoreTM.

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Before using for the first time

Basic settings
The following settings must be made before starting up for the first time. You can change these settings again at a later time (see “Settings”).
Risk of injury caused by hot sur-
faces. The combination steam oven gets hot during operation. For safety reasons, the combination steam oven may only be used when it has been fully installed.
The combination steam oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply.
Setting the language Select the desired language. Confirm with OK.
If you have selected the wrong language by mistake, proceed as described in “Settings ­ Language”.
Setting the location Select the required location. Confirm with OK.
Setting up Miele@home Set up “Miele@home” will appear in the display. To set up Miele@home now, se-
lect Continue and confirm with OK. To set it up at a later date, select Skip
and confirm with OK. See “Settings ­ Miele@home” for information on setting up at a later date. To set up Miele@home now, select the desired connection method.

You will then be guided by the display and the Miele app.
Setting the date Set the year, then the month, and fi-
nally the day. Confirm with OK.
Setting the time Set the time of day in hours and
minutes. Confirm with OK.
Setting the water hardness level
Contact your local water supplier to find out the hardness of the water in your area. More information can be found under “Settings ­ Water hardness”.
Select your local water hardness on the appliance.
Confirm with OK.
Completing the commissioning process Follow any further instructions in the
display. The oven is now ready for use.

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Before using for the first time

Cleaning the combination steam oven for the first time
Remove any protective foil and stickers, with the exception of the data plate and the small plate on the opened control panel, from the combination steam oven and accessories.
The combination steam oven is subjected to a functional test at the factory, which means that residual water from the pipes may run back into the oven compartment during transportation.
Cleaning the water container and condensate container
Risk of injury caused by control
panel. You could get caught in the control panel as it opens or closes. Do not touch the upper edge of the door when the control panel is opening and closing.
Use the On/Off sensor control to switch the combination steam oven on.
Select the sensor control to open the control panel.
Remove the water container and condensate container. To do this, push the water container and condensate container upwards slightly.
Rinse the water container and condensate container by hand or in the dishwasher.

Cleaning accessories/oven compartment Take all accessories out of the oven
compartment. Clean the cooking containers by hand
or in the dishwasher. The universal tray and combi rack surfaces are treated with PerfectClean and must only be washed by hand. See “PerfectClean” in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the universal tray and the combi rack with a clean absorbent cloth and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
The interior of the combination steam oven has been treated at the factory with a care product. To remove this, clean the oven com-
partment with a clean absorbent cloth and a mild solution of washing-up liquid and hot water.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the correct boiling point for water
Before cooking food for the first time, you must adjust the combination steam oven to the boiling temperature of the water, which varies depending on the altitude of where the combination steam oven is located. This process also flushes out the components of the appliance that carry water.
This procedure must be carried out to ensure efficient functioning of your appliance.
Distilled or carbonated water or other liquids could damage the combination steam oven. Only use cold, fresh drinking water (below 20 °C).
Remove the water container and fill it up to the maximum marker.
Push the water container into the appliance.
Then run the combination steam oven for 15 minutes using the Steam cooking operating mode (100 °C). Proceed as described in “Operation”.
Setting the correct boiling point for water following a house move If you move house, the boiling point for the water in the combination steam oven will need to be reset for the new altitude if this differs from the old one by 300 m or more. To do this, descale the appliance (“Cleaning and care” ­ “Care”).

Pre-heating the combination steam oven
Take all accessories out of the oven compartment if applicable.
To remove the grease from the ring heating element, heat the combination steam oven up at 200 °C using the Fan plus operating mode for 30 minutes. Proceed as described in “Operation”.
Risk of injury caused by hot sur-
faces. The combination steam oven gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the heater elements, oven compartment, side runners or door glass. Wear oven gloves when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven compartment and when closing the hot door.
The heater element will give off a slight smell when it is heated for the first time. The smell and any vapours given off will dissipate after a while and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated during operation.

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Settings

Settings overview

Menu option
Language

Available settings … | deutsch | english | …
Location

Time

Show
On | Off | Night dimming
Clock format
12 h | 24 h
Set

Date

Lighting

On
“On” for 15 seconds*
Off

Display

Brightness

QuickTouch
On | Off*

Volume

Buzzer tones
Melodies* Solo tone
Keypad tone

Welcome melody
On* | Off

Units

Weight
g | lb/oz | lb
Temperature
°C | °F

Keeping warm Steam reduction

On
Off
On

Off

Recommended temperatures

Booster

On*

Water hardness

Off
1 °dH | … | 15 °dH* | … | 70 °dH

• Factory default setting

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Menu option
Automatic rinse Safety
Miele@home
Remote control RemoteUpdate Software version Showroom programme Factory default

Available settings On
Off
Sensor lock
On | Off
System lock
On | Off Activate | Deactivate
Connection status Set up again Reset Set up
On
Off
On
Off
Demo mode
On | Off
Appliance settings User programmes Recommended temperatures

• Factory default setting

Settings

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Settings

Opening the “Settings” menu
In the Further | Settings menu, you can personalise your combination steam oven by adapting the factory default settings to suit your requirements. Select Further . Select Settings . Select the desired setting. You can check settings or change them.
Settings cannot be changed while a cooking process is in progress.
Language
You can set your language and location. After selecting and confirming your choice, the language you have selected will appear in the display. Tip: If you have selected the wrong language by mistake, select the sensor control. Follow the symbol to get back to the Language sub-menu.

Time
Show Select how you want the time of day to show in the display when the combination steam oven is switched off: – On
The time is always visible on the display. If you also select the Display | QuickTouch | On setting, all sensor controls respond to touch straight away. If you also select the Display | QuickTouch | Off setting, the combination steam oven has to be switched on before it can be used. – Off To save energy, the display does not light up. The combination steam oven has to be switched on before it can be used. – Night dimming To save energy, the time only shows in the display between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The display remains dark at all other times.

Clock format The time of day can be displayed in the 24 or 12-hour format (24 h or 12 h).

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Settings

Set Set the hours and the minutes. If there is a power cut, the current time of day will reappear once power has been restored. The time of day is saved for approx. 150 hours.
If the combination steam oven has been connected to a WiFi network and signed into the Miele app, the time will be synchronised based on the location setting in the Miele app.
Date
Set the date.
Lighting
– On The oven interior lighting is switched on during the entire cooking period.
– “On” for 15 seconds The oven interior lighting switches off 15 seconds after a cooking programme has begun. Press the sensor control to switch the oven interior lighting on again for 15 seconds.
– Off The oven interior lighting is switched off. Press the sensor control to switch on the oven interior lighting for 15 seconds.

Display
Brightness The display brightness is represented by a bar with seven segments. –
Maximum brightness –
Minimum brightness
QuickTouch Select how the sensor controls should respond when the combination steam oven is switched off: – On
If you have also selected the Time | Show | On or Night dimming setting, the sensor controls will also respond when the combination steam oven is switched off. – Off Independently of the Time | Show setting, the sensor controls only respond when the combination steam oven is switched on, as well as for a certain amount of time after switching it off.

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Settings

Volume
Buzzer tones If buzzers are switched on, a buzzer will sound when the set temperature is reached and at the end of a set time.
If you want to open the door remotely using a voice-based service, make sure that nobody is in the area around the door when opening it. Make sure that you keep the buzzers switched on.
Melodies At the end of a process, a melody will sound several times in intervals. The volume of the melody is represented by a bar with seven segments. –
Maximum volume –
Melody is switched off
Solo tone At the end of a process, a continuous tone will sound for a period of time. The pitch of this continuous tone is represented by a segment bar. –
Maximum pitch –
Minimum pitch

Keypad tone The volume of the tone that sounds each time you touch a sensor control is represented by a bar with seven segments. –
Maximum volume –
Tone is switched off
Welcome melody The melody that sounds when you touch the On/Off sensor control can be switched on or off.
Units
Weight For automatic programmes, you can set the weight of food in grams (g), pounds/ ounces (lb/oz) or pounds (lb).
Temperature You can set the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

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Settings

Keeping warm
Using the Keeping warm function, you can keep food warm at the end of a steam cooking programme. Food is kept warm at a pre-set temperature for a maximum of 15 minutes. You can cancel the keeping warm process by opening the door.
Please note that delicate food, especially fish, can continue cooking whilst being kept warm.
– On The Keeping warm function is switched on. When cooking with a temperature of approx. 80 °C or above, this function is active after approx. 5 minutes. The food is kept warm at a temperature of 70 °C.
– Off The Keeping warm function is switched off.
Steam reduction
The Steam reduction function stops excessive steam escaping when the door is opened. – On
The steam reduction function will switch on automatically at the end of a cooking programme which uses a temperature of over approx. 80 °C (steam cooking) or 80­100 °C and 100 % moisture (combination cooking). Steam reduction will appear on the display. – Off If steam reduction is switched off, the Keeping warm function is also automatically switched off. With steam reduction switched off, a lot of steam will escape when the door is opened.

Recommended temperatures
If you often cook with different temperatures, it makes sense to change the recommended temperatures. After selecting this menu option, a list of operating modes will appear in the display. Select the relevant operating mode. The recommended temperatures are displayed along with the available temperature range. Change the recommended temperat-
ures. Confirm with OK.
Booster
The Booster function is used to quickly pre-heat the oven compartment. – On
The Booster function is automatically switched on during the heating-up phase of a cooking programme. The top heat/grill element, ring heating element and hot air fan pre-heat the oven compartment to the set temperature at the same time. – Off The Booster function is switched off during the heating-up phase of a cooking programme. Only the heating elements for the selected oven function are used to pre-heat the oven compartment.

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Settings

Water hardness

The combination steam oven must be adjusted to the local water hardness level to ensure that it works correctly and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the correct interval. The harder the water is, the more frequently the combination steam oven needs to be descaled. Contact your local water supplier to find out the water hardness in your area. If you are using an on-site water softener, match the setting on the combination steam oven to the value set on the water softener. If you are using an on-site system to fully demineralise the water (e.g. a reverse osmosis system), the system must be set so the conductivity of the treated water is at least 100 S/cm. In the case of most water qualities, this can be achieved by setting a water hardness of at least 3 °dH rather than fully demineralising the water. The conductivity is required for the fill level detection in the steam generator. Match the setting on the combination steam oven to the value set on the full demineralisation system. If you are using bottled water, it must comply with the relevant national regulations for drinking water quality. Do not use mineral water or carbonated water. Adjust the setting on the combination steam oven depending on the calcium content. The calcium content is specified on the label of the bottle in mg/l Ca2+ or ppm (mg/l CaCO3).

Water hardness

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

1

1.8

0.18

Calcium content mg/l Ca2+ 7

Calcium carbonate content
ppm (mg/l CaCO3) 18

Setting on combination steam
oven 1

2

3.6

0.36

14

36

2

3

5.4

0.54

21

54

3

4

7.1

0.72

29

71

4

5

8.9

0.90

36

89

5

6

10.7

1.07

43

107

6

7

12.5

1.25

50

125

7

8

14.3

1.43

57

143

8

9

16.0

1.61

64

161

9

10

17.9

1.79

71

179

10

11

19.6

1.97

79

196

11

12

21.4

2.15

86

214

12

13

23.2

2.33

93

232

13

14

25.0

2.51

100

250

14

15

26.8

2.69

107

268

15

16

28.6

2.86

114

286

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Settings

Water hardness

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37­45 46­60 61­70

30.4 32.1 33.9 35.7 37.5 39.3 41.1 42.9 44.6 46.4 48.2 50.0 51.8 53.6 55.4 57.1 58.9 60.7 62.5 64.3 66­80 82­107 109­125

3.04 3.22 3.40 3.58 3.76 3.94 4.12 4.30 4.47 4.65 4.83 5.01 5.19 5.37 5.55 5.73 5.91 6.09 6.27 6.44 6.62­8.06 8.23­10.74 10.92­12.53

Calcium content mg/l Ca2+
121 129 136 143 150 157 164 171 179 186 193 200 207 214 221 228 236 243 250 257 264­321 328­428 436­500

Calcium carbonate content
ppm (mg/l CaCO3) 304 321 339 357 375 393 411 429 446 464 482 500 518 536 554 571 589 607 625 643
661­804 821­1071 1089­1250

Setting on combination steam
oven 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37­45 46­60 61­70

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Settings

Automatic rinsing
Following a cooking process with steam, Appliance rinsing will appear on the display after the combination steam oven has been switched off. This process flushes any remaining food deposits out of the system. You can activate or deactivate the automatic rinsing process.
Safety
Sensor lock The sensor lock prevents the cooking programme being switched off by mistake or settings being changed. Apart from the On/Off sensor control, the activated sensor lock prevents the sensor controls and fields in the display from working a few seconds after a programme has been started. – On
The sensor lock is activated. Touch the OK sensor control for at least 6 seconds to deactivate the sensor lock for a short period of time. – Off The sensor lock is deactivated. All sensor controls react to touch as normal.

System lock The system lock prevents the combination steam oven from being switched on by mistake. The minute minder and the MobileStart function can still be used when the system lock is active.
The system lock will remain activated even after a mains outage.
– On The system lock has been activated. Before you can use the combination steam oven, touch the OK sensor control for at least 6 seconds.
– Off The system lock is deactivated. You can use the combination steam oven as normal.

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Settings

Miele@home
The combination steam oven is a Miele@home-compatible appliance. Your combination steam oven is fitted ex-works with a WiFi communication module and is suitable for wireless communication.
There are a number of ways of connecting your combination steam oven to your WiFi network. We recommend connecting your combination steam oven to your WiFi network with the help of the Miele app or via WPS. – Activate
This setting is only visible if Miele@home is deactivated. The WiFi function is reactivated. – Deactivate This setting is only visible if Miele@home is activated. Miele@home remains set up, the WiFi function is switched off. – Connection status This setting is only visible if Miele@home is activated. The display shows information such as the WiFi reception quality, network name and IP address. – Set up again This setting is only visible if a WiFi network has already been set up. Reset the network settings and immediately set up a new network connection.

– Reset This setting is only visible if a WiFi network has already been set up. The WiFi function is deactivated and the WiFi network connection will be reset to the factory default. You must set up a new WiFi network connection to be able to use Miele@home. The network settings should be reset whenever a combination steam oven is being disposed of or sold, or if a used combination steam oven is being put into operation. This is the only way to ensure that all personal data has been removed and the previous owner will no longer be able to access the combination steam oven.
– Set up This setting is only visible if no WiFi network connection has been set up yet. You must set up a new WiFi network connection to be able to use Miele@home.

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Settings

Remote control
If you have installed the Miele app on your mobile device, have access to the Miele@home system and have activated the remote control function (On), you can use the MobileStart function and, for example, retrieve information about oven cooking processes that are in progress or to end a process that is in progress. The combination steam oven requires max. 2 W in networked standby.
Activating MobileStart Select the sensor control to activ-
ate MobileStart. The sensor control lights up. You can operate your combination steam oven remotely with the Miele app.
Directly operating the combination steam oven takes priority over operating it via the remote control function on the app. You can use MobileStart as long as the sensor control is lit up.

RemoteUpdate
The RemoteUpdate menu option is only displayed and can only be selected if the requirements for using Miele@home have been met (see “Before using for the first time ­ Miele@home”).
The RemoteUpdate function is used for updating the software in your combination steam oven. If an update is available for your combination steam oven, it will automatically download it. Updates will not be installed automatically. They must be initiated manually. If you do not install an update, you can continue to use your combination steam oven as usual. However, Miele recommends installing updates.
Activating/deactivating The RemoteUpdate function is activated as standard. Available updates will be downloaded automatically but will only be installed if you initiate installation manually. Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not want any updates to be downloaded automatically.

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Settings

Running a RemoteUpdate
Information about the content and scope of an update is provided in the Miele app.
A message will appear in your combination steam oven display if a software update is available. You can install the update immediately or postpone this until later. When the combination steam oven is switched on again, you will be reminded about the update. Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not want to install the update.
The update may take several minutes.
Please note the following information about the RemoteUpdate function: – You will only receive a message when
an update is available. – Once an update has been installed, it
cannot be undone. – Do not switch the combination steam
oven off during the update. Otherwise, the update will be aborted and will not be installed. – Some software updates can only be carried out by the Miele Customer Service Department.
Software version
The software version is intended for the Miele Customer Service Department. You do not need this information for domestic use.

Showroom programme
This function enables the combination steam oven to be demonstrated in showrooms without heating up. This setting is not needed for domestic use.
Demo mode
If you have demo mode activated,
Demo mode is activated. The appliance will
not heat up will appear when you switch the combination steam oven on.
– On Touch the OK sensor control for at least 4 seconds to activate demo mode.
– Off Touch the OK sensor control for at least 4 seconds to deactivate demo mode. You can use the combination steam oven as normal.
Factory default
– Appliance settings Any settings that have been altered will be reset to the factory default settings.
– User programmes All User programmes will be deleted.
– Recommended temperatures Any recommended temperatures that have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings.

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Minute minder

Using the Minute minder function
The minute minder can be used to time other activities in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The minute minder can also be used at the same time as a cooking programme for which the cooking duration start and finish times have been set (e.g. as a reminder to stir the food or add seasoning, etc.). The maximum minute minder time
that can be set is 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
Setting the minute minder
If you have selected the Display | QuickTouch | Off setting, you will need to switch the combination steam oven on before setting the minute minder. The minute minder can then be seen counting down in the display when the combination steam oven is switched off.
Example: you want to boil some eggs and set a minute minder duration of 6 minutes and 20 seconds. Select the sensor control. Select Minute minder if a cooking pro-
cess is in progress at the same time. The prompt Set 00:00 min appears. Using the navigation area, set 06:20. Confirm with OK. The minute minder duration is now saved. When the combination steam oven is switched off, the minute minder time counts down in the display and appears instead of the time of day.

If you are cooking at the same time, and the minute minder duration will appear at the bottom of the display. If you are in a menu, the minute minder counts down in the background. At the end of the minute minder duration, will flash, the time will start counting up and a buzzer will sound. Select the sensor control. If required, confirm with OK. The buzzer will stop and the symbols in the display will go out.
Changing the minute minder duration Select the sensor control. Select Minute minder if a cooking pro-
gramme is in progress at the same time. Select Change. Confirm with OK. The minute minder duration selected appears. Change the duration set for the minute minder. Confirm with OK. The altered minute minder duration is now saved.
Deleting the minute minder duration Select the sensor control. Select Minute minder if a cooking pro-
gramme is in progress at the same time. Select Delete. Confirm with OK. The minute minder duration is now deleted.

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Menu
Oven functions
Steam cooking Fan plus Combi mode
Combi Fan plus Combi Conventional Combi Grill
Sous-vide User programmes
Reheat Defrost Descale Automatic programmes Further
Conventional heat Intensive bake Bottom heat Top heat Full grill Economy grill Fan grill Cake plus Eco Fan heat Eco Steam cooking

Main and sub-menus

Recommended value

Range

100 °C 160 °C

40­100 °C 30­230 °C

170 °C 180 °C Level 3 65 °C

30­230 °C 30­230 °C
Level 1­3 45­90 °C

130 °C 60 °C

120­140 °C 50­60 °C

180 °C 180 °C 190 °C 190 °C Level 3 Level 3 200 °C 160 °C 180 °C 100 °C

30­230 °C 50­230 °C 100­200 °C 100­230 °C
Level 1­3 Level 1­3 50­230 °C 30­230 °C 30­230 °C 40­100 °C

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Main and sub-menus
Menu
Further
Special applications Mix & Match Menu cooking Blanching Bottling Drying Prove dough Disinfect items Heat crockery Keeping warm
Maintenance HydroClean Soak Drying Rinse
Settings

Recommended value

Range

­ ­
90 °C
50 °C
­ ­
50 °C
65 °C

­ ­
80­100 °C
30­70 °C
­ ­
50­80 °C
40­100 °C

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Energy saving tips

Cooking programmes
– If possible, use the automatic programmes for cooking food.
– Remove all accessories from the oven compartment that are not required for cooking.
– In general, if a range of temperatures is given in a recipe or chart, it is best to select the lower temperature and to check the food after the shortest duration.
– Preheat the oven only if instructed to do so in the recipe or the cooking chart.
– If possible, do not open the door during a cooking programme.
– Dark, matt tins are best for baking. They absorb the heat more effectively and transmit it to the mixture more quickly. Shiny materials such as stainless steel or aluminium reflect the heat and therefore can give a more uneven result. Do not cover the oven floor or the rack with heat-reflecting aluminium foil.
– Monitor cooking durations to avoid wasting energy when cooking. Set the cooking duration, or use a food probe if you have one.
– The Fan plus operating mode can be used for cooking many types of food. Because the fan distributes the heat in the oven compartment straight away, it allows you to use a lower temperature than you would with Conventional heat. It also enables you to cook on multiple shelf levels at the same time.
– Fan grill is the best operating mode for grilled dishes. With this operating mode, you can use lower temperat-

ures than in other grill operating modes which use the maximum temperature setting. – The Eco Fan heat operating mode ensures energy-efficient cooking thanks to optimal utilisation of heat. Use this operating mode for cooking small amounts of food, e.g. frozen pizzas or biscuits. Do not open the door during the cooking process. – You can use the Eco Steam cooking operating mode to save energy during steam cooking. This operating mode is particularly suitable for cooking fish and vegetables. – Whenever possible you should cook multiple foods at the same time. Place them next to each other in the oven or on different shelf levels. – Foods which you are unable to cook at the same time should, if possible, be cooked one after the other in order to make use of existing heat in the oven.
Customising settings
Select Display | QuickTouch | Off for the control elements to reduce energy consumption.
For the oven interior lighting, select Lighting | Off or “On” for 15 seconds. The oven interior lighting can be switched on again at any time by touching the sensor control.
Energy-saving mode
The combination steam oven will switch itself off automatically to save energy if a cooking process is not being run and controls have not been operated. The time of day will appear in the display or the display will remain dark (see “Settings”).

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Operation

Malfunction due to missing floor filter. If the floor filter is missing, food deposits can get into the drain. The water cannot be pumped away. Before each cooking programme, check that the filter in the floor of the oven compartment is correctly fitted.
Switch the combination steam oven on.
The main menu will appear. If you want to cook using a steam op-
erating mode or bursts of steam, fill the water container and insert it into the appliance.
Distilled or carbonated water or other liquids could damage the combination steam oven. Only use cold, fresh drinking water (below 20 °C).
Place the food in the oven compartment.
Select the relevant operating mode. The operating mode will appear in the display. Depending on which operating mode you have selected, the recommended values for temperature and moisture (if applicable) will appear one after the other. Change the recommended temperat-
ure if necessary. Confirm with OK.
The recommended temperature will be accepted within a few seconds. You can change the temperature subsequently via the arrow button.
Change the moisture setting if necessary.
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The required and the actual temperature will appear and the heating-up phase will begin. You will see the temperature increasing. A buzzer will sound when the set temperature is reached for the first time. After cooking, select the sensor con-
trol for the selected operating mode to end the cooking process.
Risk of injury caused by hot
steam. When using a cooking process involving steam, a lot of hot steam can escape if the door is opened. The steam can cause burns. Step back and wait until the hot steam has dissipated.
Take the food out of the oven compartment.
Risk of injury caused by hot sur-
faces. The combination steam oven gets hot during operation. You can burn yourself on the door glass. Wear oven gloves when closing the hot door.

Operation

Cleaning the combination steam oven after a cooking process Remove the water container and con-
densate container and empty them as required. Switch the combination steam oven off. Appliance rinsing appears after a cooking process involving steam. Follow the instructions on the display.
The rinsing process should be carried out every time to flush any remaining food deposits out of the system.
If you have selected Display | QuickTouch | Off in the settings menu, you will have to switch the combination steam oven on in order to open the door.
Clean and dry the whole combination steam oven as described in “Cleaning and care”.
Leave the appliance door open until the oven compartment is completely dry.
Refilling the water If water needs replenishing during the programme, a tone will sound and the display will prompt you to refill the container with fresh water. Take out the water container and re-
plenish the water. Push the water container into the ap-
pliance. The cooking programme is resumed.

Changing values and settings for a cooking programme
Depending on the function, as soon as a cooking programme is in progress, you can use the sensor control to change the values or settings for this programme. Select the sensor control. Depending on the function, the following settings appear: – Temperature – Moisture – Duration – Booster – Pre-heat – Crisp function
Changing values and settings Select the desired value or setting
and confirm with OK. Change the value or setting and con-
firm with OK. The cooking programme will restart with the new values and settings.

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Operation

Changing the temperature
You can permanently reset the recommended temperature to suit your cooking preferences by selecting Further | Settings | Recommended temperatures.
Select the sensor control. Select Temperature and confirm with
OK. Change the desired temperature via
the navigation area. Confirm with OK. The cooking programme will restart with the new desired temperature.
Changing Moisture Select the sensor control. Select Moisture and confirm with OK. Change the moisture level. Confirm with OK. The programme will continue to run at the new moisture level.

Setting cooking durations
Cooking results can be impaired if there is a long delay between the food being placed in the oven and the start of cooking. Fresh food can change colour and even deteriorate. When baking, the cake mixture or dough can dry out, and the raising agents can lose their effectiveness. Select as short as possible a time until the cooking programme starts.
You have placed the food in the oven compartment, selected an operating mode and the required settings such as the temperature. By entering Duration, Finish at or Start at via the sensor control, you can automatically switch the cooking process off or on and off. – Duration
Enter the required cooking duration for the food. The heating will switch off automatically once this duration has elapsed. The maximum cooking duration that can be set depends on the operating mode that you have selected. – Finish at Specify when you want the cooking process to end. The oven heating will switch off automatically at the time you have set. – Start at This function will only appear in the menu if you have set a Duration or Finish at time. With Start at, you have to specify when you want the cooking process to start. The oven heating will switch on automatically at the time you have set.

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Operation

Select the sensor control. Set the desired times. Confirm with OK. Touch the sensor control to return
to the menu for the selected operating mode. When cooking with steam, the cooking duration does not begin until the set required temperature is reached.
The steam reduction function will switch on at the end of a cooking programme which used a temperature of over approx. 80 °C (steam cooking) or 80­100 °C and 100 % moisture (combination cooking).
Wait until Steam reduction goes out in the display before opening the door and removing the food from the oven compartment.

Changing the set cooking durations Select the sensor. Select the desired time. Confirm with OK. Select Change, if required. Change the set time. Confirm with OK. Touch the sensor to return to the
menu of the selected function.
These settings will be deleted in the event of a power failure.
Tip: You can also adjust the cooking duration directly via the navigation area.
Deleting the set cooking durations In functions and applications where it is always necessary to set a cooking duration, you can only delete the set times for Finish at and Start at. Select the sensor control. Select the desired time. Confirm with OK. Select Delete. Confirm with OK. Touch the sensor control to return
to the menu of the selected function.
If you delete Duration, the set times for Finish at and Start at are also deleted. If you delete Finish at or Start at, the cooking programme will start using the cooking duration set.
Tip: You can also delete the cooking duration directly via the navigation area.

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Operation

Cancelling a cooking programme
You can cancel a cooking programme using the function sensor control that lights up orange or using the sensor control. The oven compartment heating and lighting will then switch off. Any cooking durations set will be deleted. Touch the function sensor control to return to the main menu.
Cancelling a cooking programme without a set cooking duration Touch the sensor control for the se-
lected function.
The main menu will appear. Or: select the sensor control. Select Cancel process. Confirm with OK.
Cancelling a cooking programme with a set cooking duration Touch the sensor control for the se-
lected function. Cancel process? appears in the display. Select Yes. Confirm with OK. Or: select the sensor control. Select Cancel process. Confirm with OK. Select Yes. Confirm with OK.

Interrupting a cooking process
A cooking process is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The oven heating switches off. The set cooking duration is saved when cooking with steam as well as for programmes and applications with pure steam operation.
Risk of injury caused by hot
steam. When using a cooking process involving steam, a lot of hot steam can escape if the door is opened. The steam can cause burns. Step back and wait until the hot steam has dissipated.
Risk of injury caused by hot sur-
faces and food. The combination steam oven gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the heater elements, oven compartment, side runners, accessories, food or door glass. Wear oven gloves when placing hot food in the oven or removing it, when adjusting oven shelves etc. in the hot oven compartment and when closing the hot door. When placing cooking containers into the oven or removing them, make sure that the hot food does not spill out.
The cooking process will resume when the door is closed. The combination steam oven will heat up again and the display will show the temperature in the oven compartment as it rises.

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Operation

When cooking with steam as well as for programmes and applications with pure steam operation, the time left only continues to elapse once the set temperature has been reached. In programmes using 100 % moisture and temperatures up to 100 °C: the cooking process will finish early if the door is opened in the last minute of cooking (55 seconds remaining).

Pre-heating the oven compartment
The Booster function is used to quickly pre-heat the oven compartment in some functions. The Pre-heat function can be used with any oven function (except Eco Fan heat) and has to be switched on separately for each cooking programme. If you have set a cooking duration, it will only start to count down after the heating-up phase. It is only necessary to pre-heat the oven in a few instances. Pre-heat the oven compartment
when cooking the following food: – Cakes and pastries with a short cook-
ing duration (approx. 30 minutes or less) as well as delicate items (e.g. sponge) with the Conventional heat function
Booster The Booster function is switched on as the factory default setting for the following functions (Further | Settings | Booster | On): – Fan plus – Conventional heat
If you set a temperature above 100 °C and the Booster function is switched on, a rapid heating-up phase heats the oven to the set temperature. The top heat/ grill element and the ring heater element come on together with the fan.
Delicate items (e.g. sponge or biscuits) will brown too quickly on the top if the Booster function is used. Switch off the Booster function for these items.

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Switching the Booster on and off for a cooking programme If you have selected the Booster | On setting, you can switch off the function separately for a cooking programme. On the other hand, you can also switch on the function separately for a cooking programme if you have selected the Booster | Off setting. Example: you have selected a function and the required settings such as the temperature. You want to switch off the Booster function for this cooking programme. Select the sensor control. Select Booster | Off. Confirm with OK.
The Booster function is switched off during the heating-up phase. Only the heating elements associated with the function are pre-heating the oven compartment.

Pre-heat You can place most dishes in the cold oven compartment to make use of the heat produced during the heating-up phase.
If you have set a cooking duration, it will only start to count down when the desired temperature is reached and you have placed the food in the oven. Start the cooking programme immediately without delaying the start time.
Switching on Pre-heat The Pre-heat function has to be switched on separately for each cooking programme. Example: You have selected a function and the required settings such as the temperature. You want to switch on the Pre-heat function for this cooking programme. Select the sensor control. Select Pre- heat | On. Confirm with OK. The following message is displayed with a time: Place food in the oven at . The oven compartment is heated to the set temperature. As soon as you are prompted to do
so, place the food in the oven compartment. Confirm with OK.

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Crisp function
The Crisp function function (moisture reduction) allows moisture to be removed from the oven as required during the entire cooking process or at times during the process. It is a good idea to use this function when cooking items which have a moist topping, e.g. quiche, pizza, tray bakes with fresh fruit toppings or muffins. Poultry in particular gets a good crisp skin with this function. The Crisp function function can be used in the following functions: – Fan plus – Conventional heat – Intensive bake – Bottom heat – Top heat – Fan grill – Cake plus
Switching on Crisp function The Crisp function function has to be switched on separately for each cooking programme. You have selected a function and the required settings such as the temperature. You want to switch on the Crisp function function for this cooking programme. Select the sensor control. Select Crisp function | On. Confirm with OK.
The Crisp function function is switched on. The Crisp function function can be switched off again at any time via the sensor control.

Releasing bursts of steam
You can release bursts of steam during the cooking process in all oven functions (except Eco Fan heat). The number of bursts of steam is unlimited. You can release a burst of steam as soon as Burst of steam is highlighted on the display.
Please wait until the heating-up phase is completed to allow the steam to be distributed evenly in the warm air in the oven.
Select OK. The burst of steam will be released. appears on the display and the Burst of steam goes out. This will take approximately 1 minute. Proceed as described to release fur-
ther bursts of steam once Burst of steam appears on the display again.

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General notes

This section contains general information. You will find more detailed information about particular foods and how to cook them in the other sections.
The advantages of cooking with steam
Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is not immersed in water. Cooking with steam also retains the true taste of the food better than conventional cooking. We therefore recommend seasoning the food after it has been cooked. Food also retains its fresh, original colour.
Suitable containers
Cooking containers Stainless steel cookware is provided with the combination steam oven. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras (see “Optional accessories”). This enables you to choose the most suitable container for the dish you are preparing. Use perforated cooking containers for steam cooking if possible. The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly.

Your own containers You can also use your own containers. However, please note the following: – Containers must be suitable for use in
an oven and able to withstand steam. With plastic containers, please check with the manufacturer that they are suitable for use in a steam oven. – Thick- sided containers such as porcelain, ceramic or stoneware are not very suitable for using with steam. Due to their thick sides, they do not conduct heat well, meaning cooking durations will be considerably longer than those given in the charts. – Place the containers on the rack or on a suitable tray. Depending on the size of the container, you can also place the rack on the floor of the oven compartment with the rack surface facing up and the cooking container on top. You can also take the side runners out to make more room (see “Cleaning the side runners” in the “Cleaning and care” chapter). – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the container and the top of the oven compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.

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Shelf level
You can select any shelf level. You can also cook on several levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking duration. When using more than one deep container at the same time for steam cooking it is best to offset them on their runners and to leave at least one level free in between them. Always insert cooking containers, the rack and the tray between the rails of the side runners so that they cannot tip.
Frozen food
The heating up phase for frozen food is longer than for fresh food. The greater the quantity of frozen food, the longer the heating up phase.
Temperature
During steam cooking, the temperature does not exceed 100 °C. Almost all foods can be cooked at this temperature. Some types of food, such as berries, need to be cooked at lower temperatures to prevent them from bursting. See the relevant sections in these operating instructions for more details.
Cooking duration
During steam cooking, the cooking duration does not begin until the set temperature is reached. In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections. The quantity of food does not affect the cooking duration. 1 kg of potatoes will take the same time to cook as 500 g.

Cooking with liquid
When cooking with liquid only fill the cooking container ²/ full to prevent the liquid spilling when the cooking container is removed from the oven.
Your own recipes ­ steam cooking
Food which is cooked in a pot or a pan can also be cooked in the combination steam oven. The cooking durations in the combination steam oven will be the same. Please note that food will not be brown or crisp when cooking with steam.
Universal tray and combi rack
Use the universal tray with the combi rack placed on top of it, e.g. for roasting and grilling. During roasting, you can use the meat juices collected in the tray to make a gravy or sauce. If you are using the universal tray with the combi rack on top, insert the universal tray between the rails of a shelf level and the combi rack will automatically slide in above them. When removing them from the oven, pull both out together. Non-tip safety notches The combi rack and universal tray have non-tip safety notches which prevent them being pulled right out when they only need to be partially pulled out. The tray and rack can then only be taken out of the oven by raising them upwards and then pulling them out.
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Eco Steam cooking
You can use the Eco Steam cooking function to save energy during steam cooking. This function is suitable mainly for cooking fish and vegetables. We recommend following the cooking durations and temperatures from the tables specified in “Steam cooking”. You can cook for longer if necessary. When cooking starchy foods such as potatoes, rice and pasta, the best function to use is Steam cooking .
Settings Further | Eco Steam cooking

Notes on the cooking tables
Follow the instructions on cooking durations, temperatures and cooking notes.
Selecting the cooking duration The cooking durations given are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter
duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary.

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Vegetables
Fresh Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up.
Frozen food Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand, unless they have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together. If vegetables have frozen together in clumps, break these up before cooking with steam. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration.
Cooking containers Food such as peas or asparagus spears, which have little or no space between them, will take longer to cook because the steam has less space to work in. For an even result, it is best to use a shallow container for these types of food, and only fill it about 3-5 cm deep. When cooking large quantities divide the food between 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than using one deep one. Different types of vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together. Use solid containers for vegetables which are cooked in liquid.

Shelf level To avoid any colour transfer when cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour (e.g. beetroot) in a perforated container, do not place other food underneath the perforated container.
Cooking duration The cooking duration depends on the size of the food and how well cooked you want it, just as it does with conventional cooking methods. Example: Waxy potatoes, cut into quarters: approx. 17 minutes Waxy potatoes, cut in half: approx. 20 minutes
Settings Automatic programmes | Vegetables | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

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Vegetables Artichokes Cauliflower, whole Cauliflower, florets Beans, green Broccoli, florets Chantenay carrots, whole Chantenay carrots, halved Chantenay carrots, chopped Chicory, halved Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved Fennel, sliced Kale, chopped Waxy potatoes, peeled whole halved quartered Mainly waxy potatoes, peeled whole halved quartered Floury potatoes, peeled whole halved quartered Kohlrabi, cut into batons Pumpkin, diced Corn on the cob Chard, chopped Peppers, diced or sliced
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[min] 32­38 27­28 8 10­12 3­4 7­8 6­7 4 4­5 3 3 10­12 4­5 23­26
27­29 21­22 16­18
25­27 19­21 17­18
26­28 19­20 15­16
6­7 2­4 30­35 2­3
2

Vegetables New potatoes, firm Mushrooms Leeks, sliced Leeks, halved lengthways Romanesco, whole Romanesco, florets Brussels sprouts Beetroot, whole Red cabbage, chopped Black salsify, whole Celeriac, cut into batons Asparagus, green Asparagus, white, whole Carrots, chopped Spinach Spring cabbage, chopped Celery, chopped Swede, chopped White cabbage, chopped Savoy cabbage, chopped Courgettes, sliced Sugar snap peas
Cooking duration

Steam cooking
[min] 30­32
2 4­5
6 22­25
5­7 10­12 53­57 23­26 9­10 6­7
7 9­10
6 1­2 10­11 4­5 6­7 12 10­11 2­3 5­7
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Fish
Fresh Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet.
Frozen food Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2 – 5 minutes should be enough.
Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to season fish with salt when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavour.
Cooking containers If using a perforated container, grease it first.

Temperature 85 °C ­ 90 °C For gently cooking delicate types of fish, such as sole. 100 °C For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. cod and salmon. Also for cooking fish in sauce or stock.
Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish, the longer the cooking duration. A 3 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g will take longer to cook than a 2 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently only cook it for a few minutes more. When cooking fish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the cooking duration quoted by a few minutes.

Shelf level When cooking fish in a perforated container at the same time as cooking other types of food in other containers, place the container with the fish directly above the universal tray to catch any liquid and so avoid any transfer of tastes to other food.

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Tips
– Adding herbs and spices, such as dill, will help bring out the full flavour of the fish.
– Cook large fish in swimming position. To help maintain the shape of the fish, place a small cup or similar upside down in the cooking container, and arrange the fish belly-side down over the cup.
– You can use any fish scraps, e.g. fish heads, bones, tails etc to make a fish stock. Place the fish scraps together with some mixed vegetables in a solid cooking container and add cold water. Cook at 100 °C for 60 to 90 minutes. The longer the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.
– Preparing fish au bleu is a method involving cooking the fish in water with vinegar, at different proportions depending on the recipe. It is important not to damage the skin of the fish. This method is suitable for cooking carp, trout, tench, eel and salmon.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Fish | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: see table Cooking duration: see table

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Fish Eel Perch fillet Seabream fillet Trout, 250 g Halibut fillet Cod fillet Carp, 1.5 kg Salmon fillet Salmon steak Salmon trout Basa fillet Rosefish fillet Haddock fillet Plaice fillet Monkfish fillet Sole fillet Turbot fillet Tuna fillet Pike perch fillet
Temperature Duration

[°C] 100 100 85 90 85 100 100 100 100 90 85 100 100 85 85 85 85 85 85 [min] 5­7 8­10 3 10­13 4­6 6
18­25 6­8 8­10 14­17
3 6­8 4­6 4­5 8­10
3 5­8 5­10
4

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Meat
Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way.
Frozen food Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking (see “Further applications” ­ “Defrost”).
Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. for a stew, sear the meat in a pan on the hob first.
Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the meat, and not on the weight. The thicker the piece of meat, the longer the cooking duration. A piece of meat weighing 500 g which is 10 cm thick will take longer to cook than a piece of meat weighing 500 g which is 5 cm thick.

Tips – To retain the flavourings, use a per-
forated cooking container. Place an unperforated cooking container underneath in order to collect the concentrate. You can use the concentrate to enhance your sauces or freeze it for later use. – Boiling fowl, back or top rib and meat bones can be used to make stock. Place the meat together with the bones and some mixed vegetables in a cooking container and add cold water. The longer the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.
Settings Automatic programmes | Meat | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

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Meat Leg steak, covered with water Pork knuckle Chicken breast Hock Top rib, covered with water Veal strips Gammon slices Lamb stew Poularde Turkey roulades Turkey escalopes Short rib, covered with water Beef goulash Whole chicken, covered with water Topside
Cooking duration

[min] 110­120 135­140
8­10 105­115 110­120
3­4 6­8 12­16 60­70 12­15 4­6 130­140 105­115 80­90 110­120

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Rice
Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid during the cooking process and so none of the nutrients are lost.
Cooking container Use a solid cooking container. Alternatively, smaller quantities of rice (up to a cup, approx. 50­150 g) can also be cooked in a suitable stainless steel bowl on the rack.
Preparation Wash the rice before cooking. If you wash the rice in the cooking container, drain the water off carefully afterwards. Tip: The required volume of liquid can be determined using scales or the cup method. For the cup method, fill a cup with the desired quantity of rice and then place the rice in the cooking container. Then measure the required volume of liquid (see chart) with the cup and add it to the rice. Make sure that the rice is evenly distributed in the cooking container.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Rice | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Long-grain rice Basmati rice Parboiled rice Brown rice Wild rice Short-grain rice Pudding rice Risotto

:

[min]

1 : 1.5 1 : 1.5 1 : 1.5 1 : 1.5

15 23­25 26­29 26­29

1 : 2.5 1 : 2.5

30 18­19

: Ratio of rice to liquid, Cooking duration

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Grain
Grains swell when cooked and need to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of grains to liquid depends on the type of grain. Grains can be cooked whole or cracked.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Grain | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Amaranth Bulgur Green spelt, whole Green spelt, cracked Oats, whole Oats, cracked Millet Polenta Quinoa Rye, whole Rye, cracked Wheat, whole Wheat, cracked

Ratio Grain : Liquid
1 : 1.5 1 : 1.5 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 : 1.5 1 : 3 1 : 1.5 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 : 1

[min] 15­17 9
18­20 7 18 7 10 10 15 35 10 30 8

Duration

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Pasta

Dry pasta
Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx. ¹/.

Fresh food
Fresh pasta, such as the kind you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, does not need to absorb water. Cook fresh pasta in a greased perforated container. Separate any pieces of pasta which have stuck together and spread them out in the cooking container.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Pasta | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Fresh Gnocchi Knöpfli Ravioli Spätzle Tortellini Dry pasta, covered with water Tagliatelli Vermicelli

[min] 2 1 2 1 2
14 8

Duration

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Dumplings
Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is because even though they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Pasta | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Sweet dumplings Yeast dumplings Boil-in-the-bag potato dumplings Boil-in-the- bag bread dumplings

[min] 30 20 20
18­20

Duration

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Dried pulses
Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking. Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. With unsoaked pulses a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required depending on variety.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Pulses | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Beans Kidney beans Adzuki beans Black beans Pinto beans Haricot beans Peas Yellow split peas Green split peas

Soaked

[min] 55­65 20­25 55­60 55­65 34­36
40­50 27

Duration

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Beans Kidney beans Adzuki beans Black beans Pinto beans Haricot beans Lentils Brown lentils Red lentils Peas Yellow split peas Green split peas Duration

Unsoaked Ratio
Pulses : Liquid
1 : 3 1 : 3 1 : 3 1 : 3 1 : 3
1 : 2 1 : 2
1 : 3 1 : 3

[min] 130­140 95­105 100­120 115­135 80­90
13­14 7
110­130 60­70

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Hen’s eggs
Use a perforated container to boil eggs. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. When using a solid container for making egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, remember to grease it first.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Hen’s eggs | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Small soft medium hard Medium soft medium hard Large soft medium hard Extra large soft medium hard

[min] 3 5 9 4 6 10 5
6­7 12 6 8 13

Duration

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Fruit
Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a glaze for a fruit flan.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Fruit | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Cooking duration: see table

Apple chunks Pear chunks Cherries Mirabelle plums Nectarine/peach chunks Plums Quinces, diced Rhubarb chunks Gooseberries

[min] 1­3 1­3 2­4 1­2 1­2 1­3 6­8 1­2 2­3

Cooking duration

Sausages

Settings
Automatic programmes | Sausages | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: 90 °C Cooking duration: see table

Sausages Frankfurters Bologna sausages Veal sausages

[min] 6­8 6­8 6­8

Duration

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Shellfish

Preparation
Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the shellfish.

Cooking containers If using a perforated container, grease it first.

Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart. When cooking shellfish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the cooking duration quoted by a few minutes.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Shellfish | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: see table Cooking duration: see table

Crevettes Prawns King prawns Small shrimps Lobster Large shrimps

[°C] 90 90 90 90 95 90 [min] 3 3 4 3
10­15 3

Temperature Duration

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Mussels

Fresh food

Danger of food poisoning from spoiled mussels.
Spoiled mussels can cause food poisoning. Only cook mussels which are closed. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked.

Steep fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to clean them.

Frozen food Defrost frozen mussels before cooking.

Duration The longer mussels are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart.

Settings
Automatic programmes | Mussels and clams | … | or Steam cooking Temperature: see table Cooking duration: see table

Barnacles Cockles Mussels Scallops Razor clams Venus clams

[°C] 100 100 90 90 100 90 [min] 2 2 12 5
2­4 4

Temperature Duration

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Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) – manually
Before cooking meals with the manual menu cooking function, switch off steam reduction (see “Settings ­ Steam reduction”).
When cooking a menu, you can combine different foods with different cooking durations, e.g. fish fillet with rice and broccoli. The food is placed in the oven compartment at different times so that each item is ready at the same time.
Shelf level Place foods that produce a lot of liquid (e.g. fish) or have a distinctive colour (e.g. beetroot) directly above universal tray. This avoids any transfer of flavour or colour to other food and prevents liquid dripping onto food below it.
Temperature Whole meals should be cooked at a temperature of 100 °C as this is the temperature required to cook the majority of foods. Do not cook a whole meal at the lowest temperature when different temperatures are required for different types of food, e.g. 85 °C for seabream and 100 °C for potatoes. If the recommended cooking temperature for the food is 85 °C for example, try cooking it at 100 °C and testing the result. Some delicate types of fish with a soft structure, e.g. sole and plaice will become very firm when cooked at 100 °C.
Duration If you are increasing the recommended temperature, shorten the cooking duration by approx. ¹/.

Example Food cooking durations (see cooking tables in “Steam cooking”)

Parboiled rice Rosefish fillet Broccoli

24 minutes 6 minutes 4 minutes

Calculation of set cooking durations: 24 minutes minus 6 minutes = 18 minutes (1st cooking duration: rice) 6 minutes minus 4 minutes = 2 minutes (2nd cooking duration: rosefish fillet) Remaining time = 4 minutes (3rd cooking duration: broccoli)

Cooking duration Settings

24 min. ­ rice 6 min. ­ fish fillet 4 min. ­ broccoli
18 min. 2 min. 4 min.

Cooking a whole menu Place the rice in the oven compart-
ment first. Set the 1st cooking duration:
18 minutes. After the 18 minutes, place the fish
into the appliance. Set the 2nd cooking duration:
2 minutes. After the 2 minutes, place the broc-
coli into the appliance. Set the 3rd cooking duration:
4 minutes.

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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking

With this gentle cooking method, food is cooked slowly and at a low, constant temperature in vacuum packaging. With vacuum cooking, no moisture evaporates during cooking and all nutrients and flavours are retained. The cooking result has an intensive taste and food is cooked evenly.
Use only fresh food which is in a good condition. Ensure hygienic conditions and that food has not been out of the refrigerator too long, e.g. during transportation.
Use only heat-stable, boiling-resistant vacuum sealing bags. Do not cook food in the sales packaging, such as vacuum-packed frozen food as it is possible that the packaging used is not suitable for vacuum cooking. Do not use the vacuum sealing bag more than once.
Vacuum-seal the food in a chamber system vacuum sealer only.
Important usage notes
For best cooking results, follow the instructions below: – Use herbs and spices more sparingly
than with conventional cooking methods because the impact on the taste of the food will be stronger. You can also cook the food unseasoned and add seasoning after cooking. – The cooking duration is reduced when salt, sugar and liquids are added.

– The food becomes firmer if acidic ingredients such as lemon or vinegar are added.
– Do not use alcohol or garlic as this can produce unpleasant flavours.
– Only use vacuum sealing bags that match the size of the food. If the vacuum sealing bag is too big, too much air can remain inside.
– If you want to cook several items of food in one vacuum sealing bag, put them side by side in the bag.
– If you want to cook food in several vacuum sealing bags at once, put the bags side by side on the rack.
– The cooking durations depend on the thickness of the food.
– Keep the door closed during the cooking process. Opening the door will prolong the cooking process and can change the cooking result.
– Temperatures and cooking durations from sous-vide recipes cannot always be emulated exactly. Alter the settings to achieve the degree of cooking you want.
– With high temperatures and/or long cooking durations, the appliance may run low on water. Check the display from time to time.

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Tips
– In order to reduce cooking times, you can vacuum-seal food items 1­2 days before the cooking programme. Store the vacuum-sealed food in the refrigerator at no more than 5 °C. In order to preserve quality and flavour, the food should be cooked no later than 2 days afterwards.
– Freeze liquids such as marinades before vacuum-sealing to prevent them from escaping from the bag.
– Fold the edges of the vacuum sealing bag outwards for filling. This will give you clean, perfect seams.
– If you do not want to eat the food straight after cooking, put it in iced water immediately and allow it to cool down completely. After this, store the food at temperatures no greater than 5 °C. This way, you can retain the food’s quality and flavour while keeping it fresh for longer. Exception: Poultry must be eaten straight after the cooking programme.
– After cooking, cut the vacuum sealing bag on all sides for easier access to the food.
– Briefly fry meat and firm types of fish (such as salmon) before serving for a roasted aroma.
– Use the stock or marinade of vegetables, fish or meat to make a sauce.
– Serve the food on pre-warmed plates.

Using the Sous-vide function
Rinse the food with cold water and dry it.
Place the food in a vacuum sealing bag and add spices or liquid if desired.
Vacuum-seal the food in a chamber system vacuum sealer.
For the best cooking results, place the rack on shelf level 2.
Place the vacuum-sealed food on the rack (next to each other if there are several bags).
Select Sous-vide . Change the recommended temperat-
ure if necessary. Confirm with OK. Set further settings as necessary (see
“Operation”).

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Possible reasons for unsatisfactory results
The bag has opened: – The seal was not clean or strong
enough and has opened. – The bag was damaged by a sharp
bone. The food has an unpleasant or strange taste: – Incorrect storage of the food; the food
was kept out of the refrigerator for too long. – The food was contaminated with bacteria before it was vacuum sealed. – Too much of ingredients such as spices was added. – The bag or seal was not in perfect order. – The vacuum was insufficient. – The food was not eaten or chilled immediately after cooking.
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The cooking durations given in the tables are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached.

Food
Fish Atlantic cod fillet, 2.5 cm thick Salmon fillet, 2­3 cm thick Monkfish fillet Pikeperch fillet, 2 cm thick Vegetables Cauliflower florets, medium to large Hokkaido pumpkin, sliced Kohlrabi, sliced Asparagus, white, whole Sweet potato, sliced Fruit Pineapple, sliced Apples, sliced Baby bananas, whole Peaches, halved Rhubarb chunks Plums, halved Other Beans, white, soaked in a ratio of 1:2 (beans to liquid) Prawns, peeled and deveined Hen’s egg, whole Scallops, removed from shell Shallots, whole

Added in advance

Sugar

Salt

x x x x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x x

x

x

x x

x

x

[°C] 54 52 62 55
85 85 85 85 85
85 80 62 62 75 70
90
56 65­66
52 85 [min] 35 30 18 30
40 15 30 22­27 18
75 20 10 25­30 13 10­12
240
19­21 60 25
45­60

Temperature Duration

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Food
Meat Duck breast, whole Saddle of lamb Beef fillet steak, 4 cm thick Beef rump steak, 2.5 cm thick Pork tenderloin, whole

Added in advance

Sugar

Salt

x

x

[°C] Medium Done

66

72

58

62

56

61

56

­

63

67

[min] 35 50 120 120 60

Temperature Duration

• Degree of cooking The “well done” cooking degree uses a higher core temperature than “medium”, but results are not the same as being well-done in the traditional sense.

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Reheating
Only reheat brassicas, such as kohlrabi and cauliflower, in combination with a sauce. Without sauce, an unpleasant cabbage-like taste and grey-brown colour may develop. Food with a short cooking duration or which continues cooking during reheating, such as fish, is not suitable for reheating. Preparation Place the cooked food into ice water for approx. 1 hour directly after cooking. The rapid cooling prevents the food from continuing to cook, which helps retain the optimum cooked condition. Then store the food in the refrigerator at a maximum temperature of 5 °C.
Please note that the quality of the food decreases the longer it is stored. We recommend that you do not store the food in the refrigerator for longer than 5 days before reheating. Settings Sous-vide Temperature: see table Duration: see table
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Reheating with the Sous-vide function The durations specified in the table are guidelines only. You can increase the duration if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached.

Food
Meat Saddle of lamb Beef fillet steak, 4 cm thick Beef rump steak, 2.5 cm thick Pork tenderloin, whole Vegetables Cauliflower florets, medium to large3 Kohlrabi, sliced3 Fruit Pineapple, sliced Other Beans, white, soaked in a ratio of 1:2 (beans to liquid) Shallots, whole

[°C]

Medium1

Done1

58

62

56

61

56

­

63

67

85 85

85

90 85

2 [min] 30 30 30 30
15 10
10
10 10

Temperature, Time
1 Degree of cooking The “well done” cooking degree uses a higher core temperature than “medium”, but results are not the same as being well-done in the traditional sense.
2 Durations apply to vacuum-sealed food with an initial temperature of approx. 5 °C (refrigerator temperature).
3 Reheat only in sauce.

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Reheat
To reheat food which was cooked using the sous-vide method, use the Sous-vide function (see “Sous-vide ­ Reheating”). The combination steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have been prepared previously (e.g. meat, vegetables and potatoes).
Suitable containers Small quantities can be reheated on a plate, larger quantities should be placed in a cooking container.
Time 10­12 minutes are usually sufficient for one plate of food. More than one plate will need a little longer. If you are reheating several plated meals one after the other, the reheating time can be reduced by around 5 minutes for the second and subsequent plates as the oven compartment will still be hot.

Moisture The more moist the food, the less moisture needs to be added.
Tips – Do not reheat large items, such as a
joint of roast meat, whole. Divide it into portions and reheat these as plated meals. – Compact items, such as stuffed peppers or roulades, should be cut in half. – Reheat sauces separately. Exceptions are dishes such as goulash, which is cooked in sauce. – Please note that breaded items, such as schnitzel, will not retain their crispness when they are reheated. Food does not need to be covered before it is reheated.
Settings Reheat or Combi mode | Combi Fan plus Temperature: see chart Moisture: see chart Duration: see chart

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The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can make the duration longer if necessary.

Food Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower Kohlrabi Beans Side dishes Pasta Rice Potatoes, cut in half lengthways Dumplings Mashed potato Meat and poultry Sliced meat, 1.5 cm thick Roulades, sliced Goulash Lamb stew Meatballs Chicken escalopes Turkey es

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