Miele DG4080 installation instructions Practical tips, Suitable containers

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Practical tips

Suitable containers

Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras.

When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note:

Use perforated cooking containers whenever possible, e.g. for vegetables. The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly.

With large items of food, such as whole potatoes, the steam can work effectively because there are spaces between the individual pieces into which the steam can penetrate. This way a large quantity will take the same time to cook as a smaller amount and large, deep containers can be used. Where possible, space the food out to allow the steam more room.

More compact dishes such as casseroles or bakes, or 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. The fuller the container, the longer it will take to cook. It is best to use 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than one deep one for these types of foods, and then fill them only 3-5 cm deep. Cooking durations quoted are calculated on this principle. Deeper dishes will take longer to cook.

You will find various tips on how to use the steam oven in the following sections or in the cook book.

Heat-resistant glass, ceramic, porcelain, stainless steel and enamel dishes are all suitable. Important:

If using plastic cooking containers, make sure that they are heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to withstand hot steam.

Food will take considerably longer to cook than the time quoted if the dish has thick sides.

Place the container on the rack supplied.

Ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 cm between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.

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Contents Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG Contents Contents Side runners Water container Coupling seal Descaling Technical safety Correct use Safety with children Protecting the appliance from damage Appliance faults Protection from burning and scaldingFuther safety notes Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance Guide to the appliance Front viewMiele steam oven cookbook Accessories suppliedCondensate tray RackControl panel +C Clear sensorMenu cooking SettingsDisplay User programmesBefore using for the first time Setting up the applianceSetting the water hardness Setting Display Hardness levelCleaning and heating up for the first time Brief operating instructions Pre-heat OperationBefore each use Selecting a steam oven functionSetting the temperature Setting a cooking durationDelaying the start Starting a programmeChanging the settings during operation SaveInterrupting a programme At the end of the cooking duration After useAutomatic Menu cookingExample User programmes CreateSave Minute minder System lockSettings Factory default Recommended temperaturesSafety Keeping warmPractical tips Suitable containersFood Function Temperature Duration Minutes SteamingVegetables Food Function Temperature Duration Minutes Meat Fish freshMiscellaneous Rice EggsFruit Tips on steaming Practical tips Reheating Proceed as followsUseful tip Defrosting Cook Universal functionTips on defrosting Bottling Cook Universal function Produce Temp Duration Minutes FruitBlanching Preparing yoghurtDisinfecting baby bottles Cleaning and care General notesAppliance front Removing the steam oven door Automatic door release Oven interiorCondensate tray, rack and cooking containers Side runnersWater container Coupling seal Descaling Confirm ContinueAfter descaling Problem solving guide What to do if You cannot switch the appliance onHeating-up phase lasts an unusually long time A number appear Display Optional accessories Stainless steel containersOptional accessories Other accessories Description UseAfter sales service, data plate Safety instructions for InstallationInstallation Appliance and building-in dimensionsInstallation in a tall unit Installation in a base unit Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven Installing the appliance Electrical connection Important U.KNon-rewireable plugs BS Alteration rights reserved