Miele DG 2661 - Manual

Overview a Control panel b Vent for moist air c Door gasket d Steam channel e Steam generator compartment f Steam generator (with insert) g Steam generator outlet h Side runners with 4 levels i Steam inlet j Interior drip channel k Bottom heating element l Temperature sensor m Air outlet n Door drip...

Control panel p Left display with symbols: Q Cook Universal Q1 Cook Vegetables Q_ Cook Fish Q G Cook Meat/Poultry P Reheat N Defrost k Descale C Settings J q Left jog shuttle Press this jog shuttle to turn the machine on and off. Turn it to select the desired function. r Right jog shuttle Turn this ...

Accessories All accessories can be reordered if necessary. Drip tray 4.2 pt (2 l) For catching excess liquids Rack To support cookware 2 cooking containers, perforated3.17 pt (1.5 l) For steaming Runners Silicone grease For lubricating the O-Ring on theconnection valve of the steamgenerator Guide to...

Optional accessories Stainless steel cooking containers Labeling Application Capacity in pt (l) DGG 2solid container To cook food in sauces,marinades or gravy, also forpasta and rice 4.2 (2.0) DGG 3solid container same as DGG 2, but deeper 6.5 ( 3.1) DGGL 4perforated container To cook vegetables, fi...

Selecting the language The oven comes factory set to German.The desired language must be set. ^ Press the left jog shuttle to turn theappliance on. A welcome screen shows. The display changes to the languagesetting. ^ Turn the left jog shuttle to select thedesired language. ^ Press the left jog shut...

Setting the water hardness The steam oven is factory set to waterhardness setting IV (4) . Set the steam oven to your local waterhardness. The water hardness can be tested withthe supplied test strip or call your localwater authority. The water hardness is given inhardness levels (I to IV) or in Ger...

Setting the altitude This process rinses the water lines andsets the unit to the water boilingtemperature which varies depending onthe altitude in your area. ^ Open the door by pushing on the leftside of the door release. The door opens. ^ Take the steam generator from theappliance and take the inse...

Stainless steel cooking containers aresupplied with the appliance.Other containers are available in avariety of sizes, perforated or solid, asoptional accessories. Please note when selectingcookware: – Use the perforated cooking containers whenever possible,e.g. for cooking vegetables. Thesteam can ...

Before each use ^ Insert the drip tray in the lower levelwhen using a perforated container. ^ Fill the water tank. The insert can remain inside. Only use tap water , do not use distilled or mineral water! The water level must be between themin. 0.75 l, and max. 1.2 l marks. Themarks are on the outsi...

Functions overview Symbol Function Default temperature in °F / °C Adjustable temperature range in °F / °C Q COOK UNIVERSAL 212 / 100 105 - 212 / 40 - 100 Q1 COOK VEGETABLES 212 / 100 195 - 212 / 90 - 100 Q_ COOK FISH 185* / 85* 165 - 212 / 75 - 100 Q G COOK MEAT/POULTRY 212 / 100 195 - 212 / 90 - 10...

Confirming the defaulttemperature Once the function is confirmed, theright display shows the defaulttemperature, e.g. 185 °F / 85 °C, andthe temperature symbol z flashes. ^ Press the right jog shuttle. The default temperature is confirmedand the symbol z illuminates. Changing the defaulttemperature ...

Setting the duration Once the temperature is confirmed, thedisplay shows 3 zeros and the durationsymbol g flashes. ^ Turn the right jog shuttle to thedesired duration, e.g. 20 minutes. Select a duration between 1 minute(0:01) and 4 hours 59 minutes (4:59). ^ Press the right jog shuttle. The selected...

After the start After a cooking process is started, a fannoise is heard and the symbols in theleft display go out. The selectedfunction, e.g. Cook Fish, is shown untilthe end of the duration set. The right display shows the functionphase. During the heating phase the temperature symbol z is highligh...

Interrupting the cookingprocess ^ The cooking process can beinterrupted at any time by openingthe door. The heat is turned off and the remainingtime is stopped. , Hot steam will escape when the door is opened.Use caution when taking containersout of the oven. Spilled liquids,steam and the interior w...

At the end of the cookingprocess Once the selected duration haselapsed, a tone sounds and thetime/temperature display shows 3zeros. ^ To turn the steam oven off, press theleft jog shuttle until the right displaygoes out. The left display shows "Empty the driptray". The left display goes out ...

Child Safety Lock The appliance has a Child Safety Lockto prevent it from being turned onaccidentally by children. The machine is factory set to "locked"while not in use. To generally lock the oven duringoperation (to prevent accidentalchanging of the duration andtemperature), change the set...

Steaming Food Function Temperature in °F (°C) Time in minutes Vegetables Cauliflower, florets COOK VEGETABLES 212 (100) 6-8 Green beans " 212 (100) 8-10 Broccoli, florets " 212 (100) 4-6 Peas " 212 (100) 3-5 Carrots, cut " 212 (100) 6-8 Potatoes, peeled and halved " 212 (100) 20-...

Tips for steaming – The duration for cooking with steam is almost the same as cooking in apot. – The steam prevents the food from drying out and the disadvantagescoming with it. The food stays moistand juicy. The same is true not onlyfor vegetables but also for desserts,fish and meat recipes. – You ...

Reheating Function REHEATING Food to be reheated Time in minutes Vegetables Cauliflower, Beans 2 Turnips, Carrots 2 Side dishes Potatoes (cut lengthwise) 3 - 4 Pasta, Rice 2 - 3 Meat and poultry Roast in slices½" (1.5 cm) thick 3 - 5 Chicken breast 3 - 5 Meatballs 3 - 5 Roulades, slices 3 - 5 Fi...

Defrosting Function DEFROSTING Food to be defrosted Weight in ounces (grams) Temperature in °F (°C) Thaw time in minutes Compensation time in minutes Meat Ground meat 9 (250) 122 (50) * 15-20 10-15 Cutlets, Sausage 28 (800) 140 (60) 25-35 15-20 Poultry Chicken 35 (1000) 140 (60) 40 15-20 Chicken dru...

When defrosting frozen foods in thesteam oven, the defrosting time is muchshorter than defrosting at roomtemperature. ^ Insert the food in a container or onthe rack. ^ Select the function "Defrosting" andconfirm. ^ If desired adjust the defaulttemperature (see table) and confirm. ^ Select th...

With some planning, an entire meal canbe cooked in the steam oven. ^ Place cooking containers on differentlevels or side by side on the rack. Since different foods cook differently,they must be inserted at different times. Example: Rice 20 minutes Fish 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes ^ Insert the food ...

Canning Function COOK UNIVERSAL Canningfood Temperature in °F (°C) Time in minutes Fruit Apples 194 (90*) 50 Apple sauce 194 (90*) 65 Currants 176 (80*) 50 Stone fruit 185 (85*) 55 Vegetables Beans 212 (100) 120 Cucumbers 194 (90*) 55 * This temperature does not reflect the default temperature. The ...

Blanching The steam oven can also be used toblanch vegetables and fruit to preparethem for freezing. ^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit(cleaned, washed, chopped, etc.)into a perforated container. ^ Select the function "Cook Vegetables"and confirm. Confirm the defaulttemperature (100 °C / 21...

Disinfecting baby bottles The steam oven can be used todisinfect baby bottles and otherdishware. Check beforehand that allparts are heat resistant up to 212 °F(100 °C). ^ Place the drip tray on the lowestrunner level and place the rackabove it. ^ Dismantle, clean and thoroughlyrinse the bottles. Spa...

The basic settings in the table can be changed. The settings are changed with the left jog shuttle. Follow the steps in the display. Multiple settings can be changed at a time. Setting Options * Select C SETTINGS for: F LANGUAGE English, German, etc. I PROGRAMMING z TEMPERATURESAll functions allow y...

General ^ Clean and dry the steam oven aftereach use. Let the appliance coolbefore cleaning. ^ Close the door only after the cookingcompartment is completely dry. Do not use a steam cleaner to cleanthis appliance. Pressurized steamcould penetrate electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit. Never ...

Steam generator Do not submerge the steamgenerator in water or wash it in thedishwasher. Empty the steam generator aftereach use to avoid the build up ofcondensate water. Do not use hard brushes or spongesfor cleaning. ^ Remove the steam generator aftereach use, empty and dry. Removethe insert befor...

Connection valve If the steam generator becomes difficultto insert and remove or if the faultmessage F20 appears, the connectionvalve needs to be lubricated. ^ Lubricate the connection valveregularly with a very small amount ofthe supplied silicone grease, see"Accessories". Leave the valve o...

Descale When descaling the oven, only usedescaling tablets available fromMiele. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions. Do not use vinegar, itwill damage the appliance. The oven indicates when the steamgenerator needs to be descaled. Theright display shows the descalingsymbol k and the number 10 . Th...

The right display shows the k symbol, a duration of 22 minutes and the startsymbol h . ^ Press the right jog shuttle. The descaling starts and the elapsingtime shows. The descaling can becanceled during the first minute bypressing the left jog shuttle. After thatthe process cannot be stopped. Do not...

Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordancewith local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could causeinjury or appliance damage. The oven cannot be turned on. Issue Fix There is no power to the steam oven. Reset the circuit breaker if it hastripped....

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact theMiele Technical Service Department atthe phone numbers listed on the backof this booklet. When contacting the Technical ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance.These are shown on the data ...

Installation Instructions To prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructions before installation or use.

This steam oven is designed forinstallation in cabinetry or beneath a countertop. This is necessary toensure that all electrical componentsare shielded. Be certain your appliance isproperly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee theelectrical safety of this appliance,continui...

Product and Cutout dimensions Installation in a tall cabinet a Steam oven b Cabinet opening c Terminal block d Outlet or junction box This should be accessible after the appliance has been installed. e Power cord Installation 52

Installation in a cabinet a Steam oven b Cabinet opening c Terminal block d Outlet or junction box This should be accessible after the appliance has been installed. e Power cord Installation 53

Installation in a wall cabinet a Steam oven b Cabinet opening c Terminal block d Outlet or junction box This should be accessible after the appliance has been installed. e Power cord Installation 54

Installation under a countertop a Steam oven b Cabinet opening c Terminal block d Outlet or junction box This should be accessible after the appliance has been installed. e Power cord Installation 55

Installing the feet Four feet are supplied with theappliance. If the installation niche is 13 3 / 4 " (350 mm) high, the appliance will beinstalled without the feet. If the niche is 14 3 / 16 " (360 mm) high, the feet must be installed before theappliance is built in. If the oven is built in...

Installing the appliance ^ Install the supplied wooden strip h on the left side in the niche with thetwo supplied screws g 3 x 20 mm (see illustration). The measure x is at a niche height of: 13 3 / 4 " (350 mm) = 1 3 / 16 " ± 3 / 16 " (30 ± 5 mm) 14 1 / 16 " (360 mm) = 1 9 / 16 "...

Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous. The appliance comes equipped with a6 ft (1.8 m) power cord with aNEMA 6-15P molded plug forconnection to a 240 V, 15 A, 60 Hzpower supply. Connection should be made via asuitable isolator, with an on-off switchwhich should...

Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packingmaterials are environmentally friendlyfor disposal and may be recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrap isdisposed of safely and kept out of thereach of children. Danger ofsuffocation! Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance...