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Miele DGC 7840 User Manual

Miele DGC 7840
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Clock type
The time of day can be displayed as
Analog (with a clock face) or Digital
(h:min) format.
With the digital display, the date is also
shown.
Clock format
The time of day can be displayed in the
24 or 12-hour format (24 hor12 h (am/
pm)).
Set
Set the hours and the minutes.
Tip: If no cooking program is in
progress, tap the time in the header to
change it.
If there is a power failure, the current
time of day will reappear once the
power has been restored. The time of
day is saved for approx. 150hours.
If the steam oven has been connected
to a WiFi network and signed into the
Miele@mobile app, the time will be
synchronized based on the location
setting in the Miele@mobile app.
Date
Set the date.
When the steam oven is turned off, the
date will only appear in the display if
Time| Clock type| Digital is selected.
Lighting
- On
The oven interior lighting is turned on
during the entire cooking process.
- “On” for 15 seconds
The oven interior lighting turns off
15seconds after a cooking process
has begun. Press the Lightsensor
button to turn the oven interior light-
ing on again for 15seconds.
- Off
The oven interior lighting is turned
off. Press the Lightsensor button to
turn the oven interior lighting on for
15seconds.

Table of Contents

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Miele DGC 7840 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Oven sizeMedium
Number of ovens1
Number of shelf positions3
Total oven(s) interior capacity48 L
Cord length2 m
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack
Built-in displayYes
Control positionTop front
Current50 A
AC input frequency400 Hz
Energy efficiency class-
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth569 mm
Width595 mm
Height456 mm
Weight39700 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Appropriate Use of the Steam Oven

Defines the intended use and limitations of the steam oven.

Safety Precautions for Children

Provides specific safety guidelines related to children's interaction with the appliance.

Technical Safety Guidelines

Covers safety aspects related to installation, maintenance, and electrical connections.

Correct Use of the Appliance

Outlines proper procedures and precautions for using the steam oven safely.

Cleaning and Maintenance Safety

Gives instructions and warnings related to cleaning the appliance safely.

Accessory Usage Guidelines

Advises on the use of genuine Miele parts and accessories.

Appliance Overview

Steam Oven Components DGC 7840

Identifies and illustrates the components of the DGC 7840 model.

Steam Oven Components DGC 7770, DGC 7870

Identifies and illustrates the components of the DGC 7770/7870 models.

Key Components Identification

Illustrates and labels key components like containers and data plate.

Data Plate and Included Accessories

Explains the data plate and lists standard accessories.

Food Probe and Descaling Tablets

Describes the food probe and mentions descaling tablets.

FlexiClip Telescopic Runners Installation

Provides instructions for installing and removing telescopic runners.

Control Panel Functions

Control Panel Element Overview

Identifies and describes each control panel button and display.

On/Off Button and Motion Sensor

Explains the function of the On/Off button and motion sensor.

Sensor Button Functions

Details the function of Remote, Lift Panel, Back, Timer, and Light sensor buttons.

Touch Display Navigation

Describes the touch display interface, navigation, and layout.

Display Symbols Explanation

Explains the meaning of symbols displayed on the appliance.

Operating the Steam Oven

Navigating Menus and Options

Guides on how to navigate, select, scroll, and exit menus.

Changing Settings and Entering Values

Details how to adjust settings using various input methods.

Displaying Menus and Help

Describes accessing pull-down menus, context menus, and help functions.

Activating MobileStart

How to activate and use the MobileStart function for remote control.

Appliance Functions Explained

Control Panel and Water Containers

Explains the control panel, water, and condensate containers.

Food Probe and Temperature Settings

Describes the food probe and temperature/core temperature settings.

Moisture, Cooking Duration, and Noises

Explains moisture settings, duration, and operational noises.

Heating-up, Cooking, and Steam Reduction

Describes heating, cooking phases, and steam reduction function.

Oven Interior Lighting

Details operation and control of the oven interior lighting.

Initial Setup and First Use

Miele@home Connectivity

Explains WiFi connectivity, app usage, and availability.

Basic Settings Configuration

Outlines initial settings for language, location, Miele@home, date, and time.

Water Hardness and Commissioning

Setting water hardness and completing initial setup.

First-Time Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for initial cleaning of the appliance and containers.

Cleaning Accessories and Oven Compartment

Cleaning instructions for accessories and the oven interior.

Setting Correct Boiling Point for Water

Adjusting boiling point for altitude and after house moves.

Initial Heating of the Steam Oven

Guides the initial heating process to remove manufacturing residues.

Appliance Settings

Settings Overview

Summarizes available settings and their configuration options.

Accessing and Modifying Settings

Explains how to access and change settings like language and time.

Time, Date, and Lighting Settings

Details settings for time display, date, and oven lighting.

Start Screen, Display, and QuickTouch

Configuration options for the start screen, display brightness, and touch sensitivity.

Volume and Units of Measurement

Settings for audible signals, keypad tones, and measurement units.

Keeping Warm, Steam Reduction, and Temperatures

Settings for keeping food warm, reducing steam, and recommended temperatures.

Booster and Automatic Rinse

Information on the Booster function and automatic rinsing.

Water Hardness Adjustment

Explains how to set water hardness and provides a reference table.

MotionReact Sensor Settings

Details settings for motion sensor activation of light and appliance.

Safety Lock Settings

Covers System Lock and Sensor Lock functionalities.

Miele@home and Remote Control

Configuration for Miele@home, WiFi connection, and remote control.

RemoteUpdate and Software Management

Information on updating appliance software via the Miele app.

Factory Default Reset Options

Options to reset appliance settings, favorites, and MyMiele entries.

Alarm and Timer Functions

Using the Alarm Function

How to set, change, and delete alarms.

Using the Timer Function

How to set, change, and delete timers.

Appliance Operating Modes

Main and Submenus Overview

Provides a summary of main menus and submenus.

Detailed Operating Mode Parameters

Details parameters for various operating modes like Convection Bake, Roast, Combi Steam.

Automatic Programs and Special Modes

Overview of Automatic Programs and various Special Modes.

Maintenance and Descaling Functions

Accessing maintenance programs and descaling instructions.

Energy Saving Tips

Energy Saving in Cooking Programs

Tips for optimizing cooking programs to save energy.

Energy Saving Through Settings

Tips for saving energy via display and lighting settings.

Automatic Energy-Saving Mode

Explains the automatic shutdown feature for energy saving.

Appliance Operation

Initial Power On and Menu Access

Steps to turn on the oven and access the main menu.

Steam Cooking Preparation

Instructions for filling water container and placing food.

Selecting Modes and Adjusting Settings

How to select operating modes and adjust temperature/moisture.

Program Completion and Steam Reduction

Finishing programs, handling steam reduction, and removing food.

Cleaning After Cooking Programs

Instructions for cleaning after steam or dry heat cooking.

Refilling Water During Cooking

How to refill the water container if needed during a program.

Modifying Program Settings

How to change temperature, moisture, and duration during operation.

Setting Additional Durations

Options for Duration, Ready at, and Start at functions.

Canceling and Interrupting Programs

Steps to cancel or interrupt a cooking program.

Oven Preheating and Booster Function

Guidance on preheating and using the Booster function.

Preheat Function Activation

How to turn the Preheat function on for specific programs.

Crisp Function Usage

Explanation and activation of the Crisp function for moisture reduction.

Injecting Bursts of Steam

How to release steam bursts during the cooking process.

Changing Operating Mode During Cooking

How to switch operating modes while a program is running.

General Cooking Notes

Advantages of Steam Cooking

Benefits of steam cooking for food quality and nutrients.

Suitable Containers and Dishware

Guidance on selecting appropriate cooking containers and personal dishware.

Shelf Levels and Frozen Food

Notes on shelf positioning, frozen food, temperature, and duration.

Cooking with Liquid and Personal Recipes

Tips for cooking with liquids and using personal steam recipes.

Universal Tray, Wire Rack, and Safety Notches

Usage of tray, rack, and their safety features.

Steam Cooking Specifics

Using Cooking Charts and Durations

Instructions for using cooking charts and selecting durations.

Vegetable Cooking Guide

Preparation, pan use, shelf levels, duration, and settings for vegetables.

Vegetable Cooking Times Chart

Chart listing cooking times for various vegetables.

Fish Cooking Guide

Preparation, pans, shelf levels, temperature, and duration for fish.

Fish Cooking Temperatures and Durations

Chart detailing temperatures and cooking times for different fish types.

Meat Cooking Guide

Preparation, duration, tips, and settings for cooking meat.

Meat Cooking Times Chart

Chart listing cooking times for various meat cuts.

Rice Cooking Guide

Guide for cooking rice, including ratio and times.

Grains Cooking Guide

Guide for cooking grains, including ratio and times.

Pasta and Noodles Cooking Guide

Instructions and times for cooking pasta and noodles.

Dumplings Cooking Guide

Instructions and times for cooking dumplings.

Legumes Cooking Guide

Guide for cooking legumes, including soaking and times.

Eggs Cooking Guide

Instructions and times for cooking eggs.

Fruit Cooking Guide

Instructions and times for cooking fruit.

Sausage Cooking Guide

Instructions and times for cooking sausage.

Shellfish Cooking Guide

Preparation, duration, and temperatures for cooking shellfish.

Mussels Cooking Guide

Preparation, duration, and temperatures for cooking mussels.

Manual Menu Cooking

Guide for combining different foods in manual menu cooking.

Cooking a Whole Menu Example

Step-by-step example of cooking a multi-component meal.

Sous-vide (Vacuum) Cooking

Sous-vide Safety and General Principles

Observes safety guidelines and general principles of sous-vide cooking.

Important Usage Notes for Sous-vide

Key tips for achieving optimal sous-vide cooking results.

Sous-vide Tips and Operating Mode Guide

Practical advice and steps for using the Sous-vide mode.

Troubleshooting Sous-vide Results

Identifies possible causes for poor results in sous-vide cooking.

Sous-vide Cooking Parameters

Chart with cooking durations and temperatures for various foods.

Meat Cooking Parameters for Sous-vide

Chart detailing temperatures and durations for meat in sous-vide.

Reheating Sous-vide Cooked Food

Guidelines and suitability for reheating sous-vide cooked food.

Reheating Parameters in Sous-vide Mode

Chart detailing temperatures and durations for reheating.

Special Modes Explained

Reheat Function Usage

Instructions for reheating food, including tips and settings.

Reheat Food Parameters Chart

Chart with food, temp, moisture, and duration for reheating.

Defrosting Procedure and Safety

Guidelines and safety precautions for defrosting food.

Defrosting Charts

Charts detailing defrosting parameters for various food types.

Miele Mix & Match Mode

Special mode for simple preparation of plated meals.

Plated Meal Cooking and Reheating Tips

Advice for cooking and reheating plated meals.

Assembling Plated Meals and Chart Notes

Combining components and understanding cooking chart symbols.

Using Miele Mix & Match

Step-by-step guide to using the Miele Mix & Match mode.

Crisp Reheating Food Settings

Chart for reheating food using the Crisp Reheating mode.

Gentle Cooking Food Settings

Chart for cooking food using the Gentle Cooking mode.

Blanching Fruits and Vegetables

Process of blanching for preserving quality and color.

Canning Fruits and Vegetables

Guidelines for canning produce, including jar preparation.

Canning Cakes Procedure

Guidelines for canning cakes, shelf life, and jar preparation.

Dehydrate Mode Operation

How to use the Dehydrate mode to dry food.

Dehydrate Parameters Chart

Chart listing temperatures and drying times for fruits and herbs.

Proofing Dough Instructions

Instructions for proofing dough using the steam oven.

Automatic Menu Cooking Guide

How to cook multiple dishes automatically.

Sanitizing Cookware Procedure

How to sanitize baby bottles and cookware using steam.

Sabbath Program Usage

Instructions for using the Sabbath Program for religious observance.

Warm-up Cookware and Keep Warm

Functions for preheating dishware and keeping food warm.

Heating Damp Towels and Dissolving Gelatine

Procedures for heating towels and dissolving gelatine.

Decrystalize Honey and Melt Chocolate

Processes for decrystallizing honey and melting chocolate.

Making Yogurt Guide

Step-by-step guide to making yogurt and troubleshooting results.

Rendering Fat and Sweating Onions

Processes for rendering fat and sweating onions.

Juicing Fruit Guide

Ideal appliance for extracting juice from fruit, with preparation and tips.

Making Fruit Jam Guide

Guidelines for making fruit jam, including jar preparation and settings.

Skinning Fruits/Vegetables and Preserving Apples

Methods for skinning produce and preserving apples.

Preparing Custard Royale

Instructions for preparing custard royale.

Automatic Programs Guide

Overview of Automatic Programs

Introduction to automatic programs and categories.

Using Automatic Programs

Step-by-step guide to selecting and using automatic programs.

Usage Notes for Automatic Programs

Tips and explanations for effective use of automatic programs.

Searching for Automatic Programs

How to search for specific automatic programs or categories.

MyMiele and Favorites

Managing MyMiele Entries

How to add, delete, and move entries in MyMiele.

Creating and Managing Favorites

Step-by-step guide to creating custom cooking programs.

Starting and Modifying Favorites

How to start, change, and rename saved favorite programs.

Deleting and Moving Favorites

How to remove and reorder saved favorite programs.

Baking Guide

Correct Food Handling and Baking Tips

General advice for healthy cooking and successful baking.

Using Parchment Paper in Baking

Guidance on when and how to use parchment paper during baking.

Baking Tips and Operating Mode Notes

Specific advice on bakeware, frozen food, and operating modes.

Baking Operating Modes Explained

Details of modes like Convection Bake, Surround, Intensive, Bake, Browning, Humidity Plus.

Roasting Guide

Roasting Tips and Operating Modes

Advice on meat preparation and overview of roasting modes.

Combi Steam Mode for Roasting

How the Combi Steam mode applies to roasting meat.

Automatic Programs and Roasting Modes

Using automatic programs and details on Convection Roast, Surround, Bake.

Food Probe Usage and Operation

How to use the food probe for monitoring roasting.

Probe Usage Notes and Insertion

Key points and steps for correctly using the food probe.

Delaying Roasting Programs with Probe

How to delay the start of probe-assisted roasting programs.

Core Temperature Chart for Roasting

Table of core temperatures for various meat cuts.

Broiling Guide

Broiling Tips and Safety

General advice and safety precautions for broiling.

Broiling Techniques and Doneness Testing

Tips on marinating, cuts, testing doneness, and gradual broiling.

Broiling Operating Modes

Overview of operating modes suitable for broiling.

Steam Oven Cleaning and Care

General Cleaning and Care Precautions

General warnings and precautions for cleaning the appliance.

Unsuitable Cleaning Agents List

List of cleaning agents to avoid to prevent appliance damage.

Cleaning the Steam Oven Front

Instructions for cleaning the front panel of the oven.

PerfectClean Surface Care

Information about the PerfectClean surface and its maintenance.

Protecting PerfectClean Surfaces

What to avoid to preserve the non-stick properties.

Cleaning Oven Compartment and After Programs

Cleaning instructions for the oven interior after various cooking types.

Cleaning Specific Components

How to clean the floor filter, door seal, and water containers.

Cleaning Accessories and Probe

How to clean universal tray, wire rack, cooking containers, and probe.

Cleaning the Side Racks

Instructions for cleaning the oven's side racks.

Lowering Browning/Broiling Element for Cleaning

How to lower the element for easier cleaning.

Maintenance Programs Overview

Overview of maintenance programs: Soaking, Drying, Rinsing.

Descaling the Steam Oven

Recommendation and procedure for descaling the appliance.

Descaling Process Steps

Detailed steps for performing the descaling process.

Removing the Oven Door

Step-by-step guide on how to remove the oven door.

Installing the Oven Door

Step-by-step guide on how to reinstall the oven door.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Troubleshooting Power and Heating Issues

Steps for resolving issues like not turning on or not heating.

Troubleshooting Control Responsiveness

Steps for sensor buttons, motion sensor, and display not responding.

Troubleshooting Operational and Connection Faults

Resolving humming noises and post-move heating phase issues.

Troubleshooting Steam Escape and Lighting Issues

Resolving steam leaks, door seal problems, and lighting issues.

Troubleshooting Control Panel and Function Availability

Resolving control panel opening issues and unavailable Start/Ready functions.

Troubleshooting Baking Results

Addressing issues with uneven cooking and browning in baked goods.

Troubleshooting Specific Fault Codes (F10, F11, F20, F44, F55)

Resolving specific error codes related to hoses, communication, and function limits.

Troubleshooting Fault Code F196 and Other Codes

Resolving F196 error for drain filter and general technical faults.

Manual Control Panel Operation

Steps to manually open and close the control panel.

Optional Accessories and Products

Miele Optional Accessories Overview

Information on Miele's range of accessories and cleaning products.

Available Cooking Containers

Details on Miele's variety of cooking containers.

Other Optional Accessories

Lists other optional items like baking trays and runners.

Cleaning and Care Products

Lists specific cleaning agents and descaling tablets.

Customer Service and Warranty

Contacting Miele for Faults

Information on how to contact Miele Customer Service for assistance.

Appliance Warranty and Product Registration

Information on warranty terms and product registration.

Environmental Care and Disposal

Packing Material Disposal

Information on disposing of packaging materials safely.

Old Appliance Disposal Guidelines

Guidelines for environmentally friendly disposal of old appliances.

Appliance Installation

Critical Installation Safety Instructions

Crucial safety warnings specific to the installation process.

Installer Notes and Manual Handover

Instructions for installers regarding manual handover to the consumer.

Installation Dimensions DGC 7840

Provides specific installation dimensions for the DGC 7840 model.

Tall Cabinet Installation Guidelines

Guidance for installing the appliance within a tall cabinet.

Side View Installation Dimensions

Illustrates side view dimensions and required clearances.

Control Panel Swivel Range

Specifies the necessary clearance for the control panel's movement.

Connections and Ventilation Requirements

Shows cutouts for power cord and ventilation, and connection points.

Installation Dimensions DGC 7770, DGC 7870

Provides specific installation dimensions for DGC 7770/7870 models.

Side View Dimensions for DGC 77xx/78xx

Illustrates side view dimensions and clearances for specific models.

Control Panel Swivel Range

Specifies the necessary clearance for the control panel's movement.

Connections and Ventilation for DGC 7770/7870

Shows cutouts and connection points for power and ventilation.

Installing and Removing the Steam Oven

General safety and placement guidelines for oven installation.

Securing the Steam Oven in Housing Unit

Instructions for physically securing the oven in its housing.

Electrical Connection Safety and Procedures

Important safety warnings and steps for electrical hookup.

Power Cord Replacement Guidelines

Safety warnings and procedure for power cord replacement.

Declaration of Conformity

WiFi Radio Module Details

Technical specifications of the WiFi module (FCC ID, frequency).

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statements

Statements regarding compliance with FCC and Canadian regulations.

Copyrights and Licenses

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