Descaling. Miele DG 155, DG 155-3, DG155, DG 155-1, DG 155-2

Cleaning and care

Descaling

Only use citric acid agents for descaling.

Do not use vinegar or descaling agents containing vinegar or acetic acid; they will damage the appliance.

A small j will appear in the display next to the symbol for descaling k and a program time of 33 minutes will also appear. At the same time the light bar between the Stop will illuminate.

and Start buttons

^ Use a household descaling agent containing citric acid diluted with water to make 1 quart (1 l) of solution, or contact Miele to order descaling tablets. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

^ Place the solution in the water container and push it into the machine until it engages.

^ Turn the program selector to

DESCALE k.

^ Press

Start .

The descaling program can only be canceled during the 1st minute after pressing the Start button. A new program cannot be selected until the descaling program has been completed.

Do not turn the program selector during the descaling process. If it is turned before the end of the program the entire process will have to be restarted.

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Cleaning and care

When 8 minutes show in the display a tone will sound and the following will alternate in the display:

^ Empty the water container and refill with 1 quart (1 l) of fresh tap water , reposition it in the appliance and shut the door.

^ Press Start .

This procedure must be repeated two more times when the tone sounds.

Do not be surprised at the amount of steam that is emitted.

At the end of the process the following will appear in the display:

Be careful of hot steam when opening the door.

^ Take the water container out of the appliance, empty and dry with a soft cloth.

^ Wipe out the oven interior with an absorbent cloth. Remember to wipe down the vent and the drip channel.

^ Leave the door open until the moisture in the cooking compartment has evaporated and the interior is dry.

If there is a power failure during the descaling process, 33 minutes will show in the display once power has been restored. The light bars between the Stop and Start buttons will come on.

^ To continue the process press the

Start button.

If the program selector is moved during a power failure , the display will remain dark after power has been restored and the light bar between the

Stop and Start buttons will flash.

^ Turn the selector back to the

DESCALE k position and press the

Start button.

^ Turn the program selector to "0".

^ Wait until the appliance has pumped any remaining water back into the water container before opening the door.

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Frequently asked questions

Maintenance and repair work should be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

What to do if ...

... the fan can still be heard after the appliance has been turned off?

The appliance has a fan which removes steam from the oven.

The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been turned off.

... a great deal of steam comes out of the appliance while it is in use?

It is possible that the appliance was not thoroughly rinsed during the

"Descaling" program before it was used for the first time.

Refer to "Setting the altitude" and carry out the procedure as described.

If this does not solve the problem, call the Miele Technical Service

Department.

... the appliance does not heat?

Check whether:

– the Start button has been pressed.

– the safety lock has been activated.

– the Overheating Protection has been triggered (see, "Overheating

Protection").

– the circuit breaker has tripped.

– the fuse has blown.

If one of these is not the cause then disconnect the appliance from the power supply for about 1 minute, by switching off the power main or tripping the circuit breaker.

Reconnect the power and turn the appliance on. If it still does not heat, contact the Miele Technical Service

Department.

... steam escapes out of a closed appliance door or any other part of the steam oven?

Check whether the door seal:

– is seated correctly. If necessary, press it in all the way around the door to make sure it is seated.

– shows any signs of wear and tear,

(e.g. cracks). If so it must be replaced. Call the Miele Technical

Service Department.

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Frequently asked questions

... the following symbols and figures appear in the display and a tone sounds: p j: Insufficient water

Check whether:

– the water container has been pushed in as far as it will go.

– there is sufficient water in the water container.

– any parts of the connector are deteriorated or broken and need replacing.

See "Connector" section for details.

k j 0: The appliance has locked and requires descaling (see "Descaling").

... the oven cavity temperature and the temperature symbol are flashing in the display:

There was a power failure during a program. Press Start .

... after turning the appliance off

(program selector at the "0" position) a continual tone is heard and F1 appears in the display?

Check whether the water container is in the appliance to accept residual water being pumped back out of the oven.

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Electrical connection

All electrical work should be by a licensed electrician, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations and standards.

^ Note to installer:

Please leave these instructions with the consumer.

^ Power supply:

Please check the data plate for verification of:

240 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A,

L1, L2, Ground.

Caution:

Disconnect the main power supply before servicing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure that the appliance is properly grounded after installation.

WARNING : THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE GROUNDED

For USA only

The appliance is provided with 3 terminal leads, 1 black wire (L1), 1 red wire (L 2) and 1 green wire (GND) which have to be connected to a dedicated junction box. Connect the black wire to L1, the red wire to L2 and the green wire to GND.

ALSO SEE THE WIRING DIAGRAM

PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE.

For CDN only

The appliance is provided with 3 terminal leads, 1 black wire (L1), 1 red wire (L 2) and 1 green wire (GND) which have to be connected to a dedicated junction box. Connect the black wire to L1, the red wire to L2 and the green wire to GND.

All hot wires (black and red) have to be fused individually before connecting them to the main power supply leads.

Use 15 Amp fuses or circuit breakers for appliances rated 240

VAC.

ALSO SEE THE WIRING DIAGRAM

PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE.

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