Operating and Installation

Instructions

Steam oven
DG 4082
DG 4084
DG 4086
DG 4088

To prevent accidents en - US, CA

and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 339 860
Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the temperature (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interrupting the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
At the end of the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Blanching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Making yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guide to the functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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 Contents

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Language J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Temperatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Temperature °F / °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Water Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Steam Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warming Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Start Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Drip tray, rack, cooking containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Steam generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appliance and cut out dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DG 4082 / DG 4088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DG 4084 / DG 4086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~ Do not install outdoors.

WARNING- When using your
appliance follow basic precautions, ~ Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
including the following:
the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
Read all instructions before
responsible person.
installation or use of the steam oven
to prevent injury and appliance
damage. Children
~ Use the Child Safety Lock to prevent
Use the steam oven only for its children from turning on the appliance
intended purpose. This appliance is or changing its settings.
intended for residential cooking
only. ~ Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used near
This appliance conforms to all children.
uniform safety codes and ~ To reduce the risk of injury, do not
regulations. allow children to play in, on, or near the
steam oven.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to ~ Do not allow children to open the
appliance door when in use. Keep
any future user.
children away from the appliance until it
has cooled down. Danger of burns.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
~ Do not allow children to stand or
Correct usage hang on the appliance door.

~ This appliance is not designed for ~ Do not store items of interest to

commercial use. It is intended for use in children in cabinets near the appliance.
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
~ Ensure that any plastic wrap, is
disposed of safely and kept out of the
such as: reach of children. Danger of
– Shops suffocation.
– Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
– Hotels and guest houses.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety ~ Never open the outer casing of the

appliance. Tampering with electrical
~ Before installing the appliance, connections or components and
check for externally visible damage.
mechanical parts is dangerous and
Do not operate a damaged appliance.
could cause machine damage.
~ Before installation make sure that ~ Installation, repair and maintenance
the voltage and frequency listed on the
work should be performed by a Miele
data plate correspond with the
authorized service technician. Work by
household electrical supply. This data
unqualified persons could be
must correspond in order to avoid risk
dangerous and may void the warranty.
of damage to the appliance. If in doubt,
consult a qualified technician. ~ Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or if the
~ Be certain your appliance is appliance has been damaged in any
properly installed and grounded by a
manner. Contact Miele’s Technical
qualified technician. To guarantee the
Service Department.
electrical safety of this appliance,
continuity must exist between the ~ Defective components should be
appliance and an effective grounding replaced by Miele original spare parts
system. It is imperative that this basic only. Only with these parts can the
safety requirement be met. If there is manufacturer guarantee the safety of
any doubt, have the electrical system of the appliance.
the house checked by a qualified
electrician. ~ Before installation or service,
disconnect the appliance from the
~ In the event of damage or defect, power supply by either removing the
turn the appliance off immediately. After fuse, "tripping" the circuit breaker or
it has been turned off, isolate it from the unplugging the unit. Pull the plug not
main power supply and contact the the cord.
Miele Technical Service Department.
Ensure that power is not restored to the ~ While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
appliance during maintenance or repair
performed by an authorized service
work.
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
~ Hardwiring the appliance should be void.
performed by a certified electrician in
compliance with all local and national ~ Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to electricity.
codes, and requirements.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
~ Do not use the appliance until it has required safety of the appliance.
been properly installed into cabinetry.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety ~ Containers must be heat resistant

up to 212°F (100°C). Otherwise they
~ The steam oven should be installed may melt at high temperatures in the
at a safe height for users to safely
oven.
access all cooking levels and
containers. Otherwise spills could ~ Do not use items in the steam oven
cause burns or scalding and children which may rust. Danger of corrosion.
may be put at risk by the hot appliance
door. ~ The appliance is programmed so
that after each use residual water will
~ Protect your hands with oven mitts remain in the steam generator. If there
or potholders when using the is no residual water there is a fault.
appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant Contact the Miele Service Department.
potholders. Moist or damp potholders
used on hot surfaces can result in ~ Do not submerge the plug, cord or
steam generator (water tank) into water
steam burns.
or attempt to wash the steam generator
~ When handling cooking containers in the dishwasher. Danger of electric
take care not to let the contents spill. shock!
Danger of burns.
~ Empty the steam generator after
~ The steam oven gets very hot when every use for hygienic reasons and to
in use and remains hot for some time avoid condensate water in the
once turned off. Use caution. appliance.
~ To avoid injuries allow the steam ~ Use caution not to tilt the steam
oven to cool before cleaning and generator when inserting and removing
putting on or taking off parts. Unplug it. Danger of burns.
the steam oven from the outlet when not
in use and before cleaning. ~ Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
~ Do not heat unopened food contact with the appliance. The
containers. Pressure can build up insulation of the cable could become
causing an explosion that will damage damaged. Danger of electric shock!
the cooking compartment. There is also
a danger of personal injury and ~ Do not lean, sit or place heavy items
on the open door of the appliance. The
scalding.
door can support a maximum of 17 lbs
~ Do not store items on the appliance (8 kg).
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the ~ The use of accessories not
recommended by Miele may cause
appliance is turned on inadvertently.
injury.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~ Wipe out the appliance after each

use and leave the door open until the
moisture in the cooking compartment
has evaporated.
~ Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit. Pressurized steam could
cause permanent damage to the
surface and to components.
~ When descaling the appliance, only
use descaling agents with a citric acid
base or the descaling tablets available
from Miele. Do not use vinegar, it will
damage the appliance. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
~ If the oven is not used for an
extended period of time, clean it
thoroughly to avoid odors. See "Before
using for the first time". Leave the door
open after cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY

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Guide to the steam oven

a Control panel
i Runners
b Automatic door opener for steam
j Steam inlet
reduction
k Drip channel
c Vent for moist air
l Bottom heating element
d Door gasket
m Temperature sensor
e Steam channel
n Air outlet
f Steam generator compartment
g Steam generator (with insert)
h Steam generator outlet

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 Guide to the steam oven

a On/Off touch control

b Selection controls
to select or set a function
c Keypad
to enter times or temperatures
d Timer touch control
to set a timer independent of an oven function
e Clear touch control
to delete the last entry or to clear menu items
f Display

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Accessories

Standard
All standard accessories can be reordered if necessary.

Drip tray
Rack
For catching excess liquids
12 13/16" x 13 3/4" x 1 9/16" To support cookware
325 x 350 x 40 mm (L x W x H)

Silicone grease
1 cooking container DGGL 8
To grease the connection valve of the
For steaming steam generator
(4.2 pints/2 liters)
12 13/16" x 10 7/16" x 1 9/16"
325 x 265 x 40 mm (L x W x H)

2 cooking containers DGGL 1

For steaming
(3.1 pints/1.5 liters)
12 13/16" x 6 7/8" x 1 9/16"
325 x 175 x 40 mm (L x W x H)

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 Accessories

Optional
The following stainless steel cooking containers can be ordered as optional
accessories. Contact Miele or visit the online Miele store.

Container Capacity in pt (l) Dimensions

Length x Width x Height
DGGL 2 solid 4.2 (2) 12 13/16" x 6 7/8" x 2 9/16"
(325 x 175 x 65mm)
DGG 3 solid 6.5 (3.1) 12 13/16" x 10 7/16 x 2 9/16"
(325 x 265 x 65 mm)
DGGL 4 perforated 6.5 (3.1) 12 13/16" x 10 7/16 x 2 9/16"
(325 x 265 x 65 mm)
DGGL 5 perforated 4.2 (2.0) 12 13/16" x 6 7/8" x 2 9/16"
(325 x 175 x 65 mm)
DGGL 6 perforated 5.1 (2.8) 12 13/16" x 6 7/8" x 4"
(325 x 175 x 100 mm)
DGG 7 solid 5.1 (2.8) 12 13/16" x 6 7/8" x 4"
(325 x 175 x 100 mm)

DGD lid
For containers 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.

Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner

250 ml
Removes discoloration from the floor heater caused by drops of liquid.
Removes discoloration from cooking containers.

Descaling tablets
To descale the appliance.
See "Cleaning and Care" for more information.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness Setting the altitude

If your water hardness level differs from This process rinses the water lines and
the factory setting you will need to sets the unit to the water boiling
reprogram the appliance. temperature which varies depending on
the altitude in your area.
The appliance is factory set to:
8 - 14 gr/gal. ^ Take the steam generator from the
appliance and take the insert out, see
Use the supplied test strip to check
"Cleaning and Care".
your water hardness level or call your
local water supplier for the water ^ Rinse the steam generator and insert
hardness in your area. with hot water. Do not use any soap.

Black Do not wash the steam generator or

squares in gr/gal ppm the insert in a dishwasher!
the Display
4 1-7 <20-130 Do not submerge the steam
generator in water!
8 8-14 140-250
12 15-21 270-380 ^ Start the cooking program "Custom"
212°F (100°C) for 15 minutes.
16 >21 >380 Proceed as described in "Using the
steam oven".
When relocating to a new area, reset
^ Touch the "On/Off" control.
the unit’s water boiling temperature by
^ Select "more" until "Settings J..." descaling the appliance. See "Cleaning
shows in the list. and Care" for more information.
^ Select "Settings J...". Setting the altitude for the first time and
after relocation will produce more
^ Select "Water hardness".
steam than usual. This is not a fault.
^ Set the water hardness by touching
the "Softer" or Harder" control.
^ Select "OK" to confirm the setting.

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 Suitable containers
Stainless steel cooking containers are You can also use your own containers
supplied with the appliance. and dishes. However, please note the
Other containers are available in a following:
variety of sizes, both perforated and
– The container must be heat resistant
solid, as optional accessories.
up to 212°F (100°C). Heat resistant
Please note when selecting cookware: glass, ceramics, porcelain
(chinaware), plastics, stainless steel
– Use perforated cooking containers
or enamel dishes are all suitable.
whenever possible. The steam can
reach the food from all sides and – Food will take longer to cook in a
cook evenly. dish with thick sides.
– For thicker items, e.g. potatoes, build – Place the dish on the supplied rack.
larger spaces between them. It is
– Ensure that there is a gap of at least
best to space food as much as
1" (3 cm) between the upper rim of
possible so steam can surround
the container and the top of the
each piece. Larger and deeper
cooking compartment to allow
containers can be used for larger
sufficient steam into the container.
items.
– Dense dishes such as casseroles or
food such as peas or asparagus
which have little space between
them will take longer to cook
because the steam has less space to
work in. The more of this type of food
the container becomes filled with, the
longer the cooking time will be. It is
best to use 2 or 3 shallow containers
for these foods. The recommended
cooking times are for shallow
containers. For larger fill heights the
cooking time is extended.
See "Cooking tips" for more information.

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Using the steam oven

Before each use Selecting a function

^ Insert the drip tray to catch ^ Open the door and place the food in
condensed water. the oven.
^ Fill the steam generator with water. ^ Touch the "On/Off" sensor.
The insert can remain inside. ^ Select the sensor of the desired
function.
Only use tap water! Never use
distilled or mineral water. Hot water Adjusting the temperature
will shorten the heat-up time. (if necessary)
The water level must be between the This oven has been factory tested for
min and max markings. The marks are the optimum operating temperature of
on the outside and the inside of the each function.
steam generator.
When using the function "Custom" it is
possible to change the default
Never exceed the "max" level
temperature during programming.
marker!
^ Select the "Temperature" sensor.
The water level in the steam generator
^ Using the number keys, select the
is shown in the display by a symbol.
desired temperature.
^ Insert the steam generator into the
The default temperatures for the
appliance until it connects.
functions "Custom", "Defrost", "Reheat"
and "Canning" can be adjusted
permanently in the menu "Settings" to
customize the oven to your needs. See
"Settings - Temperatures" for more
information.

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 Using the steam oven

Selecting the duration Starting a function

A duration between 1 minute (0:01) and The oven is factory set to start
5 hours 59 minutes (5:59) can be automatically a few seconds after the
selected for the cooking process. duration is selected. To start the oven
right away select the "Start" sensor.
If the duration is longer than
59 minutes, it has to be set in hours and See "Settings" for more information to
minutes. set the start permanently to a manual
Example: Duration 80 minutes = 1:20. start.
^ Select the desired duration using the After the start a fan noise and a steam
number keys. generating noise is heard.
Cooking time (duration) During the heating phase the rise in
recommendations are shown in the temperature is displayed.
following tables, see "Cooking tips".
Once the selected temperature is
The cooking time depends on the size reached, the cooking process starts
of the food not on the amount. For and the cooking time will elapse.
example, potatoes with a large
When cooking cooled or frozen food,
diameter need a longer cooking time
the interior temperature is lowered in
then ones with a smaller diameter.
the beginning then rises very slowly.
The recommended times are stated for
The overall time is reached by adding
an overall amount of 8 - 10 portions.
the heat up time and the selected
Use suitable cookware.
cooking time. The heat up and cooking
times depend on the food amount and
the food temperature.

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Using the steam oven

Interrupting the cooking At the end of the cooking

process process
^ You can interrupt the cooking Shortly before the selected time ends,
process at any time by opening the the steam is reduced and the door
door or selecting the "Stop" sensor. opens a small gap to release steam.
The heating is turned off, the remaining A tone sounds after the set time has
time is stopped. elapsed. The door closes.
^ Once the display shows "Ready",
,Hot steam will escape when the open the door and remove the food.
door is opened.
Use caution when taking containers The oven is factory set so that the food
out of the oven. Spilled liquids, will be kept warm at a temperature of
steam and the interior walls are hot. 158°F (70°C) for a maximum of
Danger of burns! 15 minutes if it is not removed from the
oven immediately after cooking.
^ Close the oven door to continue Please note that some food, e.g. fish,
cooking. can overcook when kept warm.
Once the door is closed, pressure See "Settings - Steam reduction" and/or
compensation takes place with a "Warming function" to turn off these
whistling sound. options.
The oven heats up again. Once the
selected temperature is reached, the
,Use caution when taking
containers out of the oven.
display changes and the remaining
Do not touch hot surfaces.
time elapses.
Avoid hot steam, serious burns and
scalds could result.

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 Using the steam oven

After use
The appliance is set that after each
^ Turn the appliance off.
use residual water remains in the
^ Remove and empty the drip tray. steam generator. If there is no
residual water, there is a fault.
^ Remove and empty the steam
Contact the Miele Service
generator. Push the steam generator
Department.
upwards when taking out.
^ Clean and dry the appliance after
each use. See "Cleaning and Care".
^ Leave the steam oven door open to
allow the interior to completely dry.
The fan will continue to run for a short
time after the appliance is turned off.
The fan running time can be shortened
by taking out the steam generator
immediately after the oven is turned off.

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Using the steam oven

Timer System lock

The timer can be used to time any The appliance has a safety lock to
activity in the kitchen and can be set prevent it from being accidentally
independently of a cooking function. turned on by children.
Two alarms (Timer 1 and 2) can be The appliance comes with the safety
selected simultaneously. lock deactivated. To activate it see
"Settings - System lock".
A time between 1 second (00:01 min)
and 59 minutes, 59 seconds
Locking the oven
(59:59 min) can be set.
^ Select the symbol ).
To set a timer
^ Select "On" and confirm with "OK".
^ Touch the "Timer" control.
Unlocking the oven
^ Use the keypad to enter the desired
time in minutes and seconds. ^ Select the symbol $.
^ Repeat for the second timer. ^ Select "Off" and confirm with "OK".
The countdown for Timer 1 and 2 is
shown in the lower area of the display.
At the end of the timed period, a tone
will sound.
^ Touch "Clear" to cancel the timer
tone.

To cancel a timer
^ Touch the "Clear" control.
^ Select the control for the timer to be
canceled or to cancel both timers
and a running function touch "All
Functions".
^ Select "OK".

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 Cooking tips

Steaming
Food Function Custom
Temperature in °F (°C) Time in minutes
Vegetables
Cauliflower, florets 212 (100) 3-7
Green beans 212 (100) 5 - 10
Broccoli, florets 212 (100) 2-8
Peas, Green 212 (100) 40
Peas, Black 212 (100) 60
Carrots, cut 212 (100) 3 - 12
Potatoes, peeled and halved 212 (100) 20 - 25
Potatoes, unpeeled 212 (100) 25 - 28
Brussels sprout 212 (100) 12 - 14
Asparagus 212 (100) 4-8
Turnips, cubed 212 (100) 7 - 14
Meat or Deli
Sausage 194 (90)* 2-4
Smoked pork chops 212 (100) 6-8
Chicken 212 (100) 50 - 60
Fish
Salmon fillet 212 (95) 4 - 12
Flounder fillet 185 (75) 4 - 12

* This temperature does not reflect the default temperature.

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Cooking tips

Food Function Custom

Temperature in °F (°C) Time in minutes
Casserole
Meat casserole 212 (100) 10 - 12
Rice casserole 212 (100) 20 - 25
Legumes
Beans, soaked 212 (100) 25 - 60
Peas, soaked 212 (100) 20 - 40
Lentils, not soaked 212 (100) 20 - 25
Rice and Grain
Soaking grains, whole 212 (100) 16 - 35
Soaking grains, ground 212 (100) 10
Rice 212 (100) 20
Eggs
Eggs, soft 212 (100) 4-7
Eggs, medium 212 (100) 6-8
Eggs, hard 212 (100) 10 - 12
Fruit
Apple/Pear pieces 212 (100) 2-6
Rhubarb 212 (100) 2-4
Cherries 212 (100) 1-2

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 Cooking tips
Tips for steaming – Follow the cooking time for pasta on
the packaging.
– The cooking times for cooking with
steam are almost the same as – The cooking liquid gets absorbed by
cooking in a pot. some food (e.g. rice). With other food
it can be used for gravy or sauces.
– The steam prevents the food from
drying out and the disadvantages – You can prepare gravy in the steam
come with it. The food stays moist oven by adding flour and butter to
and juicy. The same is true not only the liquid.
for vegetables but also for desserts,
– Grease the perforated container
fish and meat recipes.
when cooking fish. Grease the solid
– You can cook on any level or on container when cooking eggs,
multiple levels at a time. The cooking e.g. scrambled eggs.
time will not change.
– To avoid any transfer of tastes
– The food will not brown and does not caused by moisture dripping from
get a crust. The food is gently above, perforated containers should
steamed, not fried or baked. Cheese be inserted in the lower runner and
will melt but not brown. Steaming the solid containers should be
food is healthy and accentuates its placed on the rack in an upper level.
flavor.
– Yeast dough can be proofed in the
– When cooking frozen food, steam oven. Select the "Custom"
e.g. vegetables, break up large function and lower the default
clumps so they cook evenly. The temperature to 104°F (40°C). Cover
cooking time is approximately the the dough.
same as for fresh vegetables.
– The weight in the automatic program
– Frozen and fresh vegetables with the is the weight per piece. The setting -
same cooking time can be steamed and therefore the cooking time - stay
together. the same, regardless if you cook only
one piece of salmon 0.5 lbs or ten
– Since steam cooking retains flavors
pieces of salmon 0.5 lbs at the same
so well, food should not be seasoned
time.
until after it has been cooked.
– When cooking with liquids only fill the
containers 3/4 of the way.
– Food like noodles or rice need to be
cooked in fluids. Noodles should be
well covered with fluid. Rice, beans
and cereals need to be cooked in
equal amounts of food and water.

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Cooking tips

Defrosting
Function Defrost
Food to be defrosted Weight in Temperature Thaw time Compensation
ounces in °F (°C) in minutes time in minutes
(grams)
Meat
Ground meat 9 (250) 122 (50) * 15-20 10-15
Steaks or sausage 28 (800) 140 (60) 25-35 15-20

Poultry
Chicken 35 (1000) 140 (60) 40 15-20
Chicken drum sticks 5.5 (150) 140 (60) 20-25 10-15
Chicken breast 17.5 (500) 140 (60) 25-30 10-15

Fish, Seafood
Fish fillets 14 (400) 140 (60) 15 10-15
Shrimp 10.5 (300) 140 (60) 4-6 5

Vegetables
Frozen in a block 10.5 (300) 140 (60) 20-25 10-15
Frozen 12.5 (350) 140 (60) 15 8-10

Fruit
Apple sauce 9 (250) 140 (60) 20-25 10-15
Berries 10.5 (300) 140 (60) 8-10 10-12

Dairy products
Cheese 5 (100) 140 (60) 15 10-15
Heavy cream 9 (250) 140 (60) 20-25 10-15

Cookies
Pastries - 140 (60) 10-12 10-15
Yeast dough pastries - 140 (60) 10-12 10-15

Function Custom
Bread 9 (250) 212 (100) 10-15 10-15
Bread rolls - 212 (100) 6-7 1-2

* This temperature does not reflect the default temperature.

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 Cooking tips

Defrosting frozen foods Tips for defrosting

Defrosting times depend on the type
and weight of the food and at what
,Do not cook with defrosting
liquids.
temperature it was deep-frozen.
^ Insert the food in a container or on – When defrosting poultry, set the food
the rack. on the rack and insert the drip tray
beneath it. This prevents the food
^ Select the function "Defrost".
from lying in the defrosting liquid.
^ If desired, adjust the default
– To defrost non dripping food, remove
temperature (see table).
the wrapping and place it on the rack
^ Select the defrost time (see table). or in a container.
^ Allow food to stand at room – Fish does not need to be fully
temperature after defrosting. This defrosted before cooking. Defrost it
standing time (see table) is so that the surface is sufficiently
necessary to ensure that the food is thawed to take herbs and seasoning.
fully defrosted. Fish coated with breadcrumbs
should be fully defrosted so that the
coating sticks.
– Turn, stir or separate food about
halfway through the defrosting
period.
– Do not refreeze food once it has
been defrosted.
– Defrost deep frozen, precooked
meals according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
– Defrost baked items such as pastry
or cakes in a closed freezer bag.

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Cooking tips

Reheating The steam oven can be used to reheat

dishes.
Function Reheat
Food to be reheated Time in ^ Place the food on a flat plate and
minutes cover it with a deeper plate or
Vegetables aluminum foil.
Cauliflower, Beans 2 ^ Select "Reheat".
Turnips, Carrots 2 ^ Select the time (see table).
Side dishes
Potatoes (cut lengthwise) 3-4
Dumplings Tip
Pasta, Rice 2-3
Reheat sauces which are to be served
Meat and poultry on the side e.g. gravy, hollandaise, in a
Roast in slices 3-5 separate, covered container.
½" (1.5 cm) thick
Chicken breast 3-5
Meatballs 3-5
Roulades, sliced 3-5
Fish
Fish fillets 2-3
Fish roulade, halved 2-3
Complete dish
Chicken fricassee with rice 3-5
Pork roast with potatoes and 3-4
vegetables
Spaghetti with tomato sauce 2-3
Soups/Stews
Stew 4-5
Vegetable/Cream soups 2-3

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 Meal planning
With some planning, an entire meal can ^ First place the dish with the longest
be cooked in the steam oven. The cooking duration (the rice), in the
"Steam reduction" feature must be oven and set a duration of
turned off. 20 minutes.
^ Place cooking containers on different ^ As soon as the set temperature has
levels or place them side by side on been reached, set the timer for the
the rack. difference between the first and
second cooking durations, i.e. the
In general, cooking durations will vary
time until the second dish has to be
according to the type of food. This
placed in the oven (14 minutes).
means that you will need to open the
Confirm with "OK".
steam oven at different times to add a
particular dish. Our test kitchen ^ When the timer sounds, place the
recommends the following procedure, second dish (the fish fillet) in the
as shown in this example oven.
(Function: Custom / 212°F (100 °C)).
^ As soon as the set temperature has
Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 minutes been reached, set the timer for the
Fish fillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 minutes time until the third dish (the broccoli)
Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 minutes has to be placed in the oven (2
minutes). Confirm with "OK".
^ When the timer sounds, place the
third dish (the broccoli) in the oven.
^ At the end of the cooking duration
you can remove all the dishes at the
same time.

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Special uses

Canning ^ Insert the rack in the lowest runner.

^ Place up to 6 jars (even in size) on
,For more information on specific the rack, so that they do not touch
methods and requirements for safe
each other. The steam can surround
canning please consult the US
the jars.
Department of Agriculture website.
^ Select the function "Canning".
The DG 408x is designed to reach
^ If desired adjust the default
and maintain temperature up to
temperature.
212°F (100°C). Opening the door will
result in a decrease in temperature ^ Select the time.
during the selected function.
^ Use the residual heat by leaving the
jars in the oven for another 30
minutes after turning the oven off.
Ensure proper food handling Cover the jars with a towel and allow
procedures are followed, including them to cool for 24 hours.
the following:

Careful selection and handling of

items being preserved.

Appropriate temperature are

selected and maintained throughout
the canning process.

Proper containers with functioning

self sealing lids are used.

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 Special uses

Blanching Making yogurt

The steam oven can also be used to Ingredients: 3.5 oz (100 g) yogurt (with
blanch vegetables and fruit to prepare live cultures) and 1 quart (1 l) of
them for freezing pasteurized or fresh whole milk. Yogurt
and milk must have the same fat
^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit
contents.
(cleaned, washed, chopped, etc.)
into a perforated container. ^ Heat (do not boil) fresh milk to 194°F
(90°C), let it cool before mixing
^ Place the container in the oven and
together with the yogurt. This is
insert the drip tray at the lowest level.
necessary to give the yogurt a firm
^ Select "Custom". texture.
^ Set a duration of 1-2 minutes. ^ Fill 6 yogurt jars with the mixture and
cover with aluminum foil.
^ Once blanched, plunge the
vegetables/fruit into ice water. ^ Set the covered jars on the rack.
You can then freeze them once they ^ Select "Custom" and lower the default
have dried thoroughly. temperature to 104°F (40°C).
^ Set a duration of 5 hours.
^ Let the yogurt cool and store in the
refrigerator.
Once the yogurt has cooled completely
it will have a firm texture.

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Special uses

Disinfecting baby bottles

The steam oven can be used to
disinfect baby bottles and other
containers. Check beforehand that all
parts are heat resistant to 212 °F
(100 °C).
^ Place the drip tray on the lowest
runner level and place the rack
above it.
^ Dismantle, clean and thoroughly
rinse the bottles. Space the individual
parts out on the rack, ensuring that
they do not touch one another. This
allows the hot steam to reach all
sides.
^ Select "Custom". The recommended
temperature of 212 °F (100 °C) is
suitable for disinfection.
^ Set a time of 15 minutes.
Allow the bottles to dry naturally and
use them as soon as possible after
disinfection. All parts of the bottles must
be completely dry before they are
reassembled.

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 Guide to the functions

Automatic Functions Favorites

The following automatic programs are If you often cook a recipe with the same
available: settings (function, time, temperature)
you can save them as a "Favorite" for
Vegetables
easy recall. Up to 30 favorites can be
Fish saved.
Poultry
To save a Favorite
Meat
^ Enter the function, temperature and
Eggs cooking times of the recipe.
The oven will begin heating.
Grains
^ Touch the "Add to Favorites" control.
Fruit
Your "Favorite" must be named before it
You can select from a variety of foods
can be saved into memory.
in these programs. Cooking
temperatures and times are ^ Enter the letters and numbers of the
preselected. You only need to select name by touching the controls left
the desired defaults. and right of the alpha-numeric list.
Confirm each character entry by
For many vegetables and fruits a
touching the "Select" control.
middle cooking grade is set by default.
Cooking grades from "al dente" to "soft" ^ Touch the "OK" control when naming
are available. is complete to save the "favorite" to
memory.
Your "Favorite" can now be recalled
from the "FAVORITES" list. When
selected, the oven will automatically
use the saved settings.
Touch "Clear" to cancel the running
function if you are not cooking.

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Settings
The default oven settings can be Clock
changed in the function "SETTINGS".
"Enter Time" appears in the display.
In this function you can customize the
oven to suit your preferences. ^ Enter the current time using the
Settings may be adjusted by touching keypad.
the appropriate touch control.
Different settings can be selected by
touching the control next to the option:
Language J
– The size of the clock display
^ Select the desired language and Size Normal
confirm by touching "OK". Size Large
The J symbol indicates the "Language" – The time format
setting. If the oven was set to an 12 Hour
unfamiliar language, look for the J 24 hour
symbol. Touch flag control and select
the language of choice. – Whether or not the time is displayed
Clock-Display On
Clock-Display Off
^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm the
entries.
If power to the oven is cut off for more
than 4 days, the clock will have to be
reset.

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 Settings

Temperatures
The default temperature of each
function can be adjusted within the
ranges shown below. If a temperature
selected is out of range, the oven will
revert to the default temperature.
^ Touch the control of the function
whose default temperature you wish
to alter.
^ Enter the new default temperature
using the keypad.
^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm.
The next time this function is selected,
the new temperature will be used as the
default.

Function °F °C
Default Range Default Range
Custom 212 °F 105 - 212 °F 100 °C 40 - 100 °C
Defrost 140 °F 125 - 140 °F 60 °C 50 - 60 °C
Reheat 212 °F 175 - 212 °F 100 °C 80 - 100 °C
Canning 212 °F 175 - 212 °F 100 °C 80 - 100 °C

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Settings

Temperature °F / °C Steam Reduction

All oven temperatures can be displayed This function can be turned on or off.
in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
The "Off" option is recommended when
^ Touch the "TEMPERATURE" control to food is cooked at the same time but
toggle between °F and °C. inserted at different times. Please note
when the oven door is opened a great
Water Hardness deal of steam will expel and the
function "Warming" cannot be used.
The oven can be set to the water
hardness in your area. See "Setting the ^ Touch the control of the desired
water hardness". setting.
^ Touch "OK" to confirm.

Warming Function
The oven is factory set so that the food
will be kept warm at a temperature of
158°F (70°C) for a maximum of 15
minutes if it is not removed from the
oven immediately after cooking. Please
note that some food, like fish, can
overcook when kept warm.
^ Touch the control of the desired
setting.
^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm.

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 Settings

Tone Options Volume

Unique tones may be set for each of This control adjusts the volume of the
the two timers to differentiate the timers tone options.
from an oven function tone.
^ Touch the "Volume" control until you
hear the desired volume.
Timer 1 and Timer 2
The tone of Timer 1 and Timer 2 can be Tone Short / Long
set to one of five tone options.
The duration of the timer and oven
^ Select "Timer 1 Tone" or "Timer 2 tones can be modified.
Tone" by touching the corresponding
– "Tone short" will beep in quick
control.
succession when an oven signal or
With every touch of the respective the oven timer sounds.
control, another tone will sound and the
– "Tone long" a continuous tone will
display will show the tone number.
sound when an oven signal or the
For example, Timer1 Tone 1.
oven timer sounds.
^ Select the tone for each timer.
^ Touch the "Tone" control to toggle
between the short and long setting.
Keypad tone
^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm the
The keypad can be set to make a
setting.
sound with every touch of a control.
When the tone sounds to indicate an
^ Touch the "Keypad tone" control to
oven signal or the timer, touch any
toggle between the on and off
number on the keypad to turn off the
settings.
tone.

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Settings

Display Reset
The brightness and contrast of the oven The factory settings of the oven can be
display can be adjusted by touching restored through the "Reset" function.
the controls next to "Brightness" or
"Contrast". Reset Temperatures
If the request is confirmed with "yes", all
Start Settings changed temperatures will be restored
The oven can be set for an automatic to the factory default.
start 20 seconds after the last setting or
to be started manually. Reset Settings
^ Select the desired setting. If the request is confirmed with "yes", all
changed settings will be restored to the
^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm. factory default.

System Lock Reset Favorites

If "Accept" is selected, the System Lock If the request is confirmed with "yes", all
can be activated when the oven is "Favorite" entries will be deleted. Once
turned off. deleted, these entries cannot be
^ Select the desired setting. restored.

^ Touch the "OK" control to confirm.

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 Cleaning and Care

General Information
All appliance surfaces are subject to
After each use, clean and dry the entire
scratching. Scratches on glass
appliance, letting it cool down first.
surfaces can lead to breakage.
Do not close the appliance door until it
has completely dried. All surfaces are subject to
discolorations and damage if they
Never use a steam cleaner to clean come into contact with unsuitable
the appliance. If steam comes in cleaning products.
contact with the electronics it can
cause a short-circuit. To better maintain your appliance
avoid the following:
Never use commercial cleaners with
– cleaners that contain washing soda,
this appliance. Only household
alkalis, ammonium, acids, or
detergents are suitable.
chlorides,
Do not use cleaners or detergents – lime removers,
containing aliphatic hydrocarbons.
– scouring cleansers, including
They can cause the seals to swell.
powders, creams or pumice
stones/sticks,
Front of the appliance
– solvent based cleaners,
It is best to clean the front of the – stainless steel cleaners,
appliance immediately following
use. If spills are left for extended – dishwasher cleaners,
periods of time they may become – oven sprays,
impossible to remove and surfaces
may become permanently stained or – scouring sponges or brushes such
damaged. as pot scrubbers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
^ Clean the exterior with a solution of
warm water and liquid soap applied
with a soft sponge. Dry with a soft
cloth.

Glass cleaners may be used to

clean the exterior. However do not
allow them to sit or "puddle", this can
cause damage to the surface.
Remove the cleaner promptly.

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Cleaning and Care

Removing the door ^ While holding the door with both

hands, lift the door until the hinges
Removing the door will make it easier to
disengage. Remove the door.
reach into the oven interior.
^ Open the appliance door.

To refit the door

^ Place the door on the hinges and
slide down.
^ Flip up the clamps at the front of the ^ Open the door fully.
door hinges.
^ Push the clamps back down.
^ Slowly close the door until the clamps
are touching the frame of the oven ^ Close the door.
interior.

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 Cleaning and Care

Oven interior Drip tray, rack, cooking

The cooking compartment including containers
ceiling, door gasket, drip channel, door ^ Wash and dry the drip tray, rack and
interior and steam generator niche cooking containers after each use
should be cleaned after each use. either by hand or in a dishwasher.
^ Most cooking residues can be easily Bluish discolorations of the parts can
removed using a sponge, liquid be easily removed with the Miele
detergent and warm water. Ceramic and stainless steel hob
^ Wipe the interior with clean water and cleaner. See "Accessories - Optional".
dry with a soft cloth.
Automatic door opener
The bottom heating element may
become discolored over time from ^ Keep the door opener clean. Clean
dripping liquids. any food residues with a sponge and
a solution of warm water and liquid
^ The discoloration can be removed dish soap. Wipe with clean water.
with the Miele Ceramic and stainless
steel hob cleaner. See "Accessories -
Optional".
^ Wipe with clean water until all
cleaning residues are removed.
If the door gasket is damaged, it must
be replaced. A door gasket can be
purchased from Miele. When installing
be sure the seam of the door is on top.

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Cleaning and Care

Steam generator
Do not submerge the steam
generator in water or wash it in the
dishwasher!
a
Empty the steam generator after b
each use to avoid condensate water
build-up.

Do not use hard brushes or sponges

for cleaning.

^ Take out the steam generator after ^ Reinsert the insert into the steam
each use, empty and dry. Remove generator only when both parts are
the insert before cleaning and drying. dry. Place the insert in at an angle a
then lower the side with the opening
b.

^ Remove the insert by pressing the

handles together and lift upwards at
an angle.

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 Cleaning and Care
Connection valve If the connection valve becomes brittle,
dried out or if a lot of water collects at
the bottom of the steam connector
niche, the valve needs to be replaced.
A valve can be purchased from Miele.

When lubricating the valve only use

the silicone grease supplied. Never
use margarine, oil, or any other
grease or fat on the valve, they will
cause deterioration.

If the steam generator becomes difficult

to insert and remove or if the fault
message F20 appears, the connection
valve must be lubricated.
The connection valve is the upper
connection in the cut out area.
^ Lubricate the connection valve, see
arrow (not the plug in the lower part)
with a very small amount of the
supplied silicone grease, see
"Accessories". Leave the valve on the
connector while doing so.

Take care when using silicone

grease.
- Remove any silicone grease from
your skin by washing with soap
and water.
- If silicone gets into the eyes flush
with plenty of clean water.
- If silicone is swallowed seek
medical attention.

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Cleaning and Care

Descaling The descaling can be canceled during

the first minute. After that the process
When descaling the oven, only use cannot be stopped.
descaling agents with a citric acid
base or the descaling tablets Do not turn the appliance off during
available from Miele. Follow the the descaling process! If it is turned
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not off before the end of the program
use vinegar. It will damage the the entire process will have to be
appliance. restarted.

The display will show a message At the end of the process

stating that the appliance needs to be
^ Open the door.
descaled.
^ Remove and empty the steam
The display will also show that after "x"
generator.
numbers of uses the appliance will be
locked if not descaled. ^ Turn the steam oven off and dry it
thoroughly.
Once locked the appliance cannot be
used until the descaling program has
been run.
If you want to descale before the
appliance is locked, select the function
"Descaling".
^ Contact Miele or visit the online store
to order descaling tablets or use a
household descaling agent
containing citric acid.
^ Dilute the descaling agent with water
to make 1 quart (1 Liter) of solution in
the steam generator. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
^ Push the steam generator into the
appliance until it engages.
^ Follow the prompts.

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 Frequently asked questions

Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance

with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause
injury or appliance damage.

The oven cannot be turned on.

Possible fault Solution
There is no power to the steam Reset the circuit breaker if it has tripped.
oven. If this is not the case, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply for 1
minute.
Reconnect the power and turn the
appliance on. If it still does not heat, contact
Miele Technical Service.
The fan can still be heard after the appliance has been turned off.
Possible fault Solution
The appliance has a fan which The fan will continue to run for a while after
removes steam from the oven. the oven has been turned off.
The steam generator is difficult to insert or remove.
Possible fault Solution
The connection valve at the steam Lubricate the connection valve (not the
connector needs to be lubricated. electrical connection!) with a small amount
of the supplied silicone grease. See
"Cleaning and care - Connection valve".
The heating phase takes an unusually long time.
Possible fault Solution
Check the bottom of the steam Set the level to the water hardness of your
generator. If there are calcium area. See "Setting the water hardness".
deposits, check the water Descale the steam oven as described in
hardness level setting. "Descaling".
If the water hardness is set correctly or if the
problem persists, call Technical Service.

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Frequently asked questions

The oven does not change from the heating to cooking phase after
relocation.
Possible fault Solution
The oven must be reset to a new See "Setting the altitude".
location and/or boiling temperature
of the water.
A great deal of steam comes out of the appliance while in use, or steam
comes out of unusual locations.
Possible fault Solution
The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
The door gasket does not fit Press it on, so it evenly fits.
properly.
The door gasket is damaged. The gasket must be replaced.
If the problem persists, call Technical
Service.
A whistle sounds when the cooking is resumed.
Possible fault Solution
Once the door is closed pressure is This is not a fault.
vented with a whistling sound.
The display shows a F with a number.
Possible fault Solution
F 20 The oven does not heat. Check if the steam generator is inserted all
the way by removing it and inserting it
again.
Turn the steam oven off and on again.
If the fault occurs again, lightly lubricate the
connection valve of the steam generator
with silicone grease, as described in
"Cleaning and care - Connection valve".
If the problem persists, turn the appliance off
and call Technical Service.
Other fault messages Call the Miele Technical Service
Department.

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 After sales service
In the event of a fault which you cannot MieleCare
correct yourself please contact the
(USA only)
Miele Technical Service Department at
the phone numbers listed on the back MieleCare, our Extended Service
of this booklet. Contract program, gives you the
assurance of knowing that your
When contacting the Technical Service
appliance investment is covered by
Department, please quote the model
5 years of worry free ownership.
and serial number of your appliance.
MieleCare is the only Extended Service
These are shown on the data plate.
Contract in the industry that guarantees
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service
Provider using genuine Miele parts.
Only genuine Miele parts installed by
factory trained professionals can
guarantee the safety, reliability, and
longevity of your Miele appliance.
Please note that unless expressly
approved in writing by Miele’s Service
department, Extended Service
Contracts offered by other providers for
Miele products will not be recognized
by Miele. Our goal is to prevent
unauthorized (and untrained) service
personnel from working on your Miele
products, possibly doing further
damage to them, you and/or your
home.
To learn more about MieleCare
Extended Service Contracts, please
contact your appliance dealer or visit
us online at:
http://miele.com/mielecare

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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~ Do not operate any appliance with a

,WARNING - Read all instructions damaged cord or plug or if the
before installation or use of the appliance has been damaged in any
steam oven to prevent injury and manner. Return the appliance to the
machine damage. nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
~ Before installation make sure that ~ Inspect the steam oven for shipping
the voltage and frequency listed on the
damage. Do not install or operate a
data plate correspond with the
damaged unit. Contact the place of
household electrical supply. This data
purchase.
must correspond to prevent injury and
machine damage. Consult a qualified ~ The steam oven should be installed
electrician if in doubt. at a safe height for users to safely
access all cooking levels and
~ Installation, repair and maintenance containers.
work should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician. Work by ~ This appliance must not be used in
unqualified persons could be a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
dangerous and may void the warranty. ship).
~ Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area by removing the fuse,
"tripping" the circuit breaker or
switching off the power main. Ensure
that power is not restored to the
appliance during maintenance or repair
work.
~ Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance, (e.g.
danger of overheating).

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~ This steam oven is designed for

installation in cabinetry or beneath a
countertop. This is necessary to ensure
that all electrical components are
shielded.
~ Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the
electrical safety of this appliance,
continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement be met. If there is
any doubt, have the electrical system of
the house checked by a qualified
electrician.
~ Do not tamper with electrical
connections and components or
mechanical parts. Never open the outer
casing of the appliance.

Note to the installer:

Please leave these instructions with the
consumer of the appliance for the local
building inspectors use.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Appliance and cut out dimensions

Miele appliances can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your installation

requirements with your architect, designer and installer.

DG 4082 / DG 4088
Installation in a tall cabinet
d
3 3/8"
(85 m
m)

b
(05 1911/16 5/8" 3 1/4
00
mm
"
21 ) "
17 - 17 13/16"

mm
) (83
/8"
1/16" 3 549 mm
(448 mm

22 m) ( )

(455.5 mm)
22 - m-568 m
-452 mm)

17 15/16"
0m
(56
5/8"

17 9/16"
(446 mm)

a
6"
7/1 )
171 23 5 mm
/2
(4 " 59
44 (
mm
) 7/8
(22 "
/23 mm
mm *
**)

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
front
c Terminal block
d Outlet or junction box
This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord

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 Appliance and cut out dimensions
Installation under a countertop

18 - 18 5/16"
3 3/8"

(460 mm - 465 mm)

(85 m
m)
d

1/8"
23 5/8"
(600
mm)

5/8" 31/4"
(0 5
00
1911/1
6"
21 m )
mm
) (5 49 m (83
mm
)

(455.5 mm)
1/16" 3/8"
22 - 22- 568 mm
)
c

1715/16"
m
(560 m

17 9/16"
(446 mm)

e a
"
b 7 /16
171 23 )
/2 mm
" 5
(4
44 (59
mm
) 7/8
(2 "
23 2 m
mm m*
**) /

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
front
c Terminal block
d Outlet or junction box
This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord

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Appliance and cut out dimensions
Installation above a Miele oven

3 3/8"
d 1 3/16"
(85 m
(30 m m)
m)

17 1/2
b (444
"
5/8" mm 3 1/4"
1911/16 21 7/8 )
(05
00 " m) " (83
mm
9m mm
23 - 23 7/16" 17 - 17 13/16"

(22
)
(54 23 m mm*/ )
1/16"
22
3/8"
c m**

(455.5 mm)
- 452 mm)

m)
22 - 568 m )
(448 mm

m-

17 15/16"
0m
(56
5/8"

217/8

17 9/16"
(0 5 "

(446 mm)
55
mm
)
e
3/8" 6"
1/ 2216" 7/1
- 68 mm) 23 m)
- 595 mm)

22 -5 5m
(593 mm

(56
0m
m
(5 9 a
3/8"

6"
(2 7/ 7/1 m)
2
m 8" 23 5 m
m 9
*/2 (5
3
m
m
**
)

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
c Terminal block front

d Outlet or junction box

This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord
f Oven

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 Appliance and cut out dimensions

DG 4084 / DG 4086
Installation in a tall cabinet

d
2 3/4"
(70 m
m)

b
(0 5 19 11/16" 5/8" 31/1
00
mm 219 mm) (78 6"
17 - 17 13/16"

)
3/8" (54 mm
)
(448 mm

1/16"22
- 452 mm)

m)

(455.5 mm)
22 -m-568 m
c

17 15/16"
0m
(56
5/8"

17 9/16"
(446 mm)

a
17 1 6"
/2 7/1
(4 " 3
2 mm)
44
mm 5
(2 (59
2 )
23 mm 7/8"
mm */
**)

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
front
c Terminal block
d Outlet or junction box
This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord

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Appliance and cut out dimensions
Installation under a countertop

18 - 18 5/16"
(460 mm -465 mm)
2 3/4"
(70 m
d m)

1/8"
235/8"
(600
mm
)

19 11/ 5/8" 31/16"

(05
00
mm
16" 21 mm
) (78 m
9 m)
) /8"
3 (54

(455.5 mm)
1/16"- 22 m)
22 68 m c

17 15/16"
-5
mm
(560

17 9/16"
(446 mm)
e a
6"
b 7/1 )
171/ 235 mm
(44 2"
4m ( 59
m) 7/8
(22 "
23 mm
mm * /
**)

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
front
c Terminal block
d Outlet or junction box
This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord

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 Appliance and cut out dimensions
Installation above a Miele oven

d 1 3/16"
(30 m 2 3/4"
m) (70 m
m)

17 1/2
b (444
"
5/8" mm 3 1/16"
1911/1
21 7/8 )
m) (78
(05 6"
00 "
mm
9m (22 mm
23 - 23 7/16" 17 - 17 13/16"

)
(54 m )
1/16"
22
3/8"
m)
c 23 m m*/
m**
- 452 mm)

22 -

(455.5 mm)
m )
568
(448 mm

m-

17 15/16"
0m
(56
5/8"

217/8
(0 5 "

17 9/16"
(446 mm)
55
mm
)
e
3/8" 6"
1/1
2 6" 7/1 )
- 2 68 mm) 23 5 mm
- 595 mm)

22
(593 mm

-5
(56
0m
m
(59 a
3/8"

(2
2 6"
m
m 7/ 7/1 m)
*/2
3
8" 23 5 m
m 9
m (5
**
)

a Steam oven
* Machine with glass front
b Cabinet opening ** Machine with stainless steel
front
c Terminal block
d Outlet or junction box
This should be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
e Power cord
f Oven

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Installation

^ Push the appliance into the niche.

After aligning the oven it must be
secured in position. Open the oven
door and using the two supplied
screws i, secure it to the cabinet
through the holes on either side of
the vertical oven trim.

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 Electrical connection

Installation, repairs and other work

by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.

The appliance comes equipped with a

6 ft (1.8 m) power cord with a
NEMA 6-15P molded plug for
connection to a 240 V, 15 A, 60 Hz
power supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable isolator, with an on-off switch
which should be easily accessible for
servicing work.
Verify that the voltage, load and circuit
rating information found on the data
plate, match that of the household
electrical supply before installing the
appliance.
If there is any question concerning the
electrical connection of this appliance
to your power supply, please consult a
licensed electrician or call Miele’s
Technical Service Department.
U 1-800-999-1360
V 1-800-565-6535

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Caring for our environment

Disposal of packing material Disposal of an old appliance

The transport and protective packing Old appliances may contain materials
materials are environmentally friendly that can be recycled. Please contact
for disposal and may be recyclable. your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Ensure that any plastic wrap is
disposed of safely and kept out of the Before discarding an old appliance
reach of children. Danger of ensure that it presents no danger to
suffocation! Danger of suffocation! children while being stored for
disposal. Unplug it from the outlet, cut
off its power cord and remove any
doors to prevent hazards.

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