You asked for it, so here it is…a detailed walk-through of the Miele Combi-Steam Ovens!!! (DGC6XXX)

I do a walk through of the standard and the extra large versions of the Miele Combi-Steam Ovens and discuss in detail some basic functions and features of these ovens.

[@triaxe-mmb]

I think I have watched a lot of your content...I don't understand why more people do not Sub...your style is authentic and you show positives and negatives in almost all of them...you are really helping me narrow down my options...I wish you had more content!

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Thank you Joe; very much appreciated. Again I really like your down-to-earth style and honesty. One tip if you do another oven video, especially when it is less than 30", is to really measure the practical use size INSIDE the ovens. Wall-to-wall doesn't really do it as the rack, and runners take up some room. I have recently been going back and forth with Miele USA without real good success on getting this information for their convention-only 24" model, but I am going to have to find a private vendor here and visit i guess, but for me, knowing the working (what actually fits) size of things in all these speed ovens and steam ovens becomes invaluable when trying to pic. Have a great New Year, and I look forward to learning more in 2023 from you.

[@maxsdad538]

Their website lists inner and outer dimensions under "technical data".

[@denglerclaudia]

Very helpful. Just installed mine!!

[@appliancesexplained]

Let us know what you think after you’ve had some time to live with it. 😉

[@dlorbieski]

Informative and well presented....thanks for sharing your thoughts and observations 👍👍

[@fullmoonparty1819]

We own the speed oven/microwave piece, and the combi-steam oven shown in this video. He's right -- no need for a 30 inch oven. We've done Thanksgiving in them and it works. The embedded microwave is a miracle. That's one less piece to put on the counter, or under the counter top. To hear that we can use the steam oven in some cases where it performs better than a microwave...wow. We haven't tried that, but will. I have definitely experienced the "lava hot on one side of the food and cold on another side", so if the steam oven fixes that, I'm in love. I like Wolf's UI. And the knobs (we have a Wolf cooktop). I don't like scrolling in Miele...it takes forever. I stopped using that and punch in times to cook. The scrolling just doesn't work well or easily. And the power button. I have to press it hard to turn on/off. Not a fan of the power button. And older lady might not be able to turn it on. It's not like "just tap it". No. It's "press hard". Why? I do love that the ovens turn off by themselves after a period of no use. Love that. I didn't know Bake setting was not bake. Now THAT might explain what's been going on with my wife's cookies. Lol!!!!!! It's still a great oven. Get both the steam and microwave versions. Highly recommended. And have a strong man around the house to turn it on/off. Smh....

[@desigo6293]

I just got mine and also had issues with the power button. I learned I was not pressure to get the power button to work it was “surface”. I use my thumb and it turns on/off like a dream, little pressure just make sure you cover the whole indent button, and hold

[@jordanrustveld]

Here in aruba we have this one steam oven but we also have steam and microwave and also handles and we have the 78 model and also we have the 36 inch wal oven I can see tht miele aruba or more updated then miele us

[@meltemkw]

Super informative! Thank you!

[@appliancesexplained]

Thanks ❤️

[@2008malou]

Very interesting. Can you please let me know the product reference for this combi-steam. Miele offers so many options it's hard to differentiate one from the other.

[@amazijn]

I would need this for the kulinarisk ikea steam oven...

[@Mother_ease]

What happens in case of a grease spill? Will it clog the water drain at the bottom of the oven?

[@appliancesexplained]

@@Mother_ease Not sure… I’ve never had it happen. I’d be surprised if it were difficult to deal with. Without first checking the manual for a factory recommendation to be certain… my assumption is that adding a little dawn to a cup of hot water and pouring it over the spill would do the trick. I believe the maintenance menu has a Drain mode that would suck up the soapy water… I’d then follow it up with a clean cycle. I think Miele had a promotional 3D video that showed the mechanics of the machine. The video might give you some insight on how the drain pump works.

[@Mother_ease]

Did you say you didn’t like thermador steam ovens? I’m currently deciding between the thermador and Miele and would love to hear why you don’t like the thermador?

[@appliancesexplained]

Have you been able to play with the user interface on either machine? IMHO… The overall interface and auto guide options in Miele’s M-Touch Combi Steam is simply leagues ahead of the Thermador. Also, the drain at the bottom of the oven cavity on both the plumbed and non-plumbed versions of the Miele made clean up a lot easier. I think you get a sponge with the Thermador though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@whodat9198]

How long can this sous vide for? How long till the water tank runs empty?

[@wendymancke482]

Trying to decide on a steam oven.. u mention not liking the Thermador. Is that the older steam oven, not the larger one? Do you personally feel the $ difference is worth going with Miele?

[@johnleo6201]

My Miele Steamer leaves a pool of water at the bottom every single time I use it. There is no drain. Is this normal? Do I need to sop up the water every time I use it? Or can I have a plumber plumb the unit? Don’t know if my unit is plumbed or non plumbed.

[@appliancesexplained]

Try putting one of the non perforated trays on the bottom rack position when you cook and see if it collects the majority of the water. I recall having some success with method on one of the Steam only (no drain) models.

[@johnleo6201]

@@appliancesexplained Thanks. It definitely helped. Most of the water collected on the drip pan. But there’s still sitting water. I think I just didn’t know that after each use, a wipe down of the entire interior is necessary.

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Great video but what is the model number? It isnt even in the description. Someone asked a year ago but I do not see an answer. Great video though but it is missing the model number

[@appliancesexplained]

Sorry Lyndon, It’s since been discontinued and replaced with a newer model. Try looking for a MIELE DGC 7770 CTS for the most up to date version. The 7770 is non-plumbed and the 7775 is the plumbed version. There’s also a new DGC 7570 non-plumbed version with a smaller touch screen. At some point I’m going to push myself to do a video on the newer models .

[@janinapiotroski7457]

@@appliancesexplained Could you please still give the model number of the oven you were using. helps to know how it compares to the newer models.

[@appliancesexplained]

@@janinapiotroski7457 That is the DGC 6700-1 XL shown with an optional EBA 6708 Trim Kit to give it the 30 inch wide finished look. You can also find the plumbed version with the model designation DGC 6705-1 XL. Miele also offers both a plumbed and non-plumbed version with their “PureLine” styling. The PureLine model designations are almost identical with an 8 in place of the 7, DGC 6800-1 XL (non-plumbed) and DGC 6805-1 XL (plumbed). 😉

[@weeteam]

I'm deciding between the DGC 6865 (XXL) and the DGC 6845 (XL). Do you have comments on the difference between the two? I know that the XL has 3 rows and the XXL has 4 rows, so the XXL has greater capacity. But, does it take longer to heat up to the same temperature? Does it feel more cumbersome to quickly steam a small batch of vegetables? Are there any other differences between the two? Thank you!

[@appliancesexplained]

Not really, just the size. I doubt that Miele is using different heating element wattages between the two versions so my guess is that you’re correct. (The larger oven may take longer to preheat). I think I prefer the smaller 45 CM oven for this reason. 😁

[@weeteam]

@@appliancesexplained Thank you so much for the quick response and for great reviews! I'd love to see you do a comparison on the two to answer this question of "which Miele steam oven should you buy? the XL or XXL?"

[@rajeevraj7621]

Does it u a microwave oven capability?

[@appliancesexplained]

It can reheat with steam but no, it doesn’t have a magnetron for microwaving.

[@djaa7]

Did you install it? What size/type drain hose does it have? Miele can't seam to answer the question.

[@appliancesexplained]

I have seen the drain hose from the plumbed version… it was pretty small. My best guess is 3/8 inches. I might be able to give you the part number for the drain hose.

[@djaa7]

@@appliancesexplained all good, thanks. Found it. It's 7/8" internal diameter

[@appliancesexplained]

@@djaa7 The inlet is but it looks like the hose itself is 3/8 at most. It looks like Miele part number 11 743 830

[@Kindlyone777]

Can you pop popcorn in the steam oven? Does it have a microwave oven capability?

[@luke9822]

14:13 "Pref"-orated. Is that a regional difference in pronunciation :-)

[@appliancesexplained]

lol No. I said [and say] “perf”-orated but you are correct, it 100% sounds like I’m saying “preforated”. 😂 Apparently I need to work on my enunciation. 😬

[@luke9822]

@@appliancesexplained that's okay. It was funny. Thanks for the informative video. Will you do any on the new line of CSOs and share what differences there are from the outgoing models? Can't find that anywhere online.

[@appliancesexplained]

@@luke9822 I hope so! We’re still waiting to get our hands on one. I cant wait!