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V-ZUG CSTXSL60 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Combi-Steam XSL

Summary of CSTXSL60

  • Page 1

    Operating instructions combi-steam xsl combi-steam cooker.

  • Page 2: Modifications

    Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety precaut...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 safety precautions 6 1.1 symbols used.............................................................................................. 6 1.2 general safety precautions....................................................................... 7 1.3 appliance-specific safety precautions ...

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    7.4 professional baking ................................................................................. 43 7.5 soft roasting .............................................................................................. 44 7.6 regenerateomatic .........................................................

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    12.8 descaling ................................................................................................... 67 13 trouble-shooting 71 13.1 what to do if … ......................................................................................... 71 13.2 after a power failure .....................

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    1 safety precautions 1.1 symbols used denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal information about the operating instructions ► ...

  • Page 7: 1.2

    1 safety precautions 1.2 general safety precautions • read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! • this appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental cap- abilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledg...

  • Page 8: 1.3

    1 safety precautions 1.3 appliance-specific safety precautions • read the important safety precautions carefully and retain for future use. • warning: the appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements. Chil- dren under 8 years of age must be kept...

  • Page 9: 1.4

    1 safety precautions • see the 'accessories' section for the proper use of insertable parts. 1.4 instructions for use before using for the first time • the appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified ...

  • Page 10: Caution: Risk of Burns!

    1 safety precautions • if the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our customer services. • if the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power sup- ply immediately. • ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before closing the appliance do...

  • Page 11: Caution: Risk of Injury!

    1 safety precautions caution: risk of injury! • be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, there is otherwise a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are around. • only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appli-...

  • Page 12: Disposal

    2 disposal packaging • all packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (pe) and polystyrene (eps)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection • disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    3 using for the first time before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps should be taken: ► remove the packaging and transportation material as well as any blue pro- tective film from the cooking space. ► set the time (see page 58). ► clean the cooking space ...

  • Page 14: Appliance Description

    4 appliance description 4.1 construction 1 3 4 2 1 operating and display elements 2 ventilation opening 3 door handle 4 appliance door 4.2 operating and display elements 곋2shudwlqjprghv 6whdp 12:00 2 3 4 1 5 1 display 4 action buttons 2 digital display (duration/timer/time) 5 adjusting knob 3 menu b...

  • Page 15: Overview of Touch Buttons

    4 appliance description overview of touch buttons operating modes gourmetguide easycook user settings favourites water tank timer cooking space illumination switch off 15.

  • Page 16: 4.3

    4 appliance description 4.3 cooking space using protective inserts or aluminium foil can damage the appliance. Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space. 7 11 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 13 9 10 12 4 3 2 1 1 appliance door 8 water tank compartment 2 door seal 9 tempera...

  • Page 17: 4.4

    4 appliance description 4.4 accessories incorrect handling can cause damage! Do not use knives or cutting wheels on the accessories. Topclean baking tray • baking tin for flans and biscuits • use together with the wire shelf as a drip tray • if not fully covered, its shape can become distorted durin...

  • Page 18: Perforated Cooking Tray

    4 appliance description ► only use the normal way round – not upside down. Perforated cooking tray • for cooking fresh or frozen vegetables, meat and fish. • for standing ramekins, preserving jars, etc. On. • for extracting juice from berries, fruit, etc. Wire shelf 1 • for standing roasting and bak...

  • Page 19: Operating Modes

    5 operating modes 5.1 overview of operating modes all the operating modes are described below. Follow the advice in «tips and tricks» (see page 55) and in «easy cook». 5.2 steam temperature range 30–100 °c recommended value 100 °c level 1 to 4 the cooking space is heated simultaneously by steam and ...

  • Page 20: 5.3

    5 operating modes 5.3 hot air temperature range 30–230 °c recommended value 180 °c level 2 or 1 + 3 a heating element behind the back wall of the cooking space heats up the air inside the cooking space, which is circulated evenly. Uses • for cakes, savouries, biscuits, bread and roasts on 1 or 2 lev...

  • Page 21: 5.5

    5 operating modes the supply of steam can be switched off and on again during operation. ► start the operating mode. ► to switch off the supply of steam, select «switch steaming off» in the set- tings of the operating mode. – the symbol goes out. ► to switch the steam supply on again, select «switch...

  • Page 22: 5.6

    5 operating modes 5.6 hot air humid temperature range 30–230 °c recommended value 180 °c level 2 or 1 + 3 a heating element behind the back wall of the cooking space heats up the air inside the cooking space, which is circulated evenly. The steam produced is largely retained in the cooking space. Th...

  • Page 23: Using The Appliance

    6 using the appliance the different main menus and functions are selected by pressing the corres- ponding touch button. Selected touch buttons and functions are illuminated in white; other selectable functions are illuminated in orange. Settings and functions that cannot be selected or changed are g...

  • Page 24: 6.1

    6 using the appliance 6.1 filling the water tank do not use demineralised (filtered) or distilled water. ► if the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ► press the touch button. – the water tank is ejected. ► remove the water tank to fill it. ► fill the water tank with fresh, co...

  • Page 25: Press and Go

    6 using the appliance press and go once you have made all the necessary settings for the operating mode, a bar appears in the display and counts down 20 seconds. If no further settings are made during this time, operation starts automatically. If a setting is changed, press and go starts again. You ...

  • Page 26: 6.3

    6 using the appliance 6.3 checking and changing the settings ► select the symbol for the desired setting. ► to change the value, turn the adjusting knob to the right or left. ► press the adjusting knob to confirm the setting. – the operating mode settings are displayed. – the changed value can be se...

  • Page 27: Setting A Delayed Start

    6 using the appliance before setting the delayed start ► place the food in the cooking space. ► select the desired operating mode. ► set the temperature. ► set the duration. Setting a delayed start ► select in the operating mode settings. – the current end time calculated using the duration is displ...

  • Page 28: 6.6

    6 using the appliance 6.6 food probe temperature only use the supplied food probe. Do not clean the food probe in the dishwasher. Always keep the plug clean. The food probe is used to measure the temperature inside the food (referred to as the food probe temperature ). As soon as the food reaches th...

  • Page 29: 6.7

    6 using the appliance measuring the food probe temperature if you only wish to measure the food probe temperature without operation stopping automatically when the target temperature is reached, proceed as fol- lows: ► select the desired operating mode and set the temperature and, if you wish, the d...

  • Page 30: 6.8

    6 using the appliance 6.8 changing the operating mode if no operating mode is running: ► select in the settings of the current operating mode. – the operating modes menu is displayed. If an operating mode is already running: ► select or press the touch button. – the selected operating mode is cancel...

  • Page 31: Checking and Changing

    6 using the appliance – if the appliance was not in another menu, the display goes black. Checking and changing ► press the touch button. – the countdown to the remaining time appears in the display. ► shorten or extend the time by turning the adjusting knob. ► confirm this shortening or extending o...

  • Page 32: 6.10

    6 using the appliance 6.10 end of operation when the set duration is up or the set target temperature is reached: – the selected operating mode ends automatically. – an acoustic signal is emitted. – three options are displayed: • select to choose a new operating mode • select to extend the operation...

  • Page 33: 6.11

    6 using the appliance removing food from cooking space risk of scalding! Hot steam or hot air may escape from the cooking space when the appliance door is opened. The accessories get hot. Use protective gloves or oven cloths. ► take the food out of the cooking space when done. ► any condensate or fo...

  • Page 34: 6.12

    6 using the appliance or, at the end of operation: ► select the option in the display. – an acoustic signal is emitted. – if switched on, the timer, cooking space illumination or plate warmer will remain active. – the display shows the residual heat symbol . ► press the touch button. – all touch but...

  • Page 35: Gourmetguide

    7 gourmetguide the gourmetguide encompasses several programmes which make prepar- ing meals as easy as possible for you. The following programmes can be called up: • recipes • bakeomatic • professional baking • soft roasting • regenerateomatic 7.1 recipe book a recipe book contains recipes which are...

  • Page 36: In The Course of The Recipe

    7 gourmetguide when cooking recipes from recipe books, a delayed start is only pos- sible if the cooking space does not need to be preheated and the food does not need to be stirred or turned partway through, for ex- ample. ► to start the recipe, select . – the recipe starts. – the display shows the...

  • Page 37: 7.2

    7 gourmetguide 7.2 own recipes up to 24 of your own favourite recipes can be created and saved. A recipe can consist of several steps with any operating modes including professional baking, pauses and hold times, which run automatically once started. You can also change and save existing recipes. Cr...

  • Page 38: Step Duration

    7 gourmetguide ► enter the recipe name using the on-screen keypad and confirm by pressing . – the recipe is now saved. – the following appears in the display: «do you want to run the recipe?» if you do not wish to run the recipe, you will return to the recipes main menu. Step duration the duration o...

  • Page 39: Changing Recipes

    7 gourmetguide ► press the adjusting knob to confirm. – the step is ended. – if it was the final step, the recipe ends too. – if it was not the final step, the next step starts. Changing recipes any recipe – from a recipe book as well as your own recipes – can be copied and changed. ► select the des...

  • Page 40: Saving An Amended Recipe

    7 gourmetguide saving an amended recipe ► select . ► select storage space, enter the recipe name and confirm by pressing . – the amended recipe is now saved. A storage space that is already being used can be overwritten. Recipes that have been amended from recipe books are not saved in the recipe bo...

  • Page 41: 7.3

    7 gourmetguide 7.3 bakeomatic bakeomatic comprises applications for different food groups. The size and shape of the food are recognised and the cooking time and cooking space cli- mate are adjusted automatically. Bakeomatic is suitable for the following foods and dishes: fresh aperitif nibbles flan...

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    7 gourmetguide selecting and starting bakeomatic the filled water tank must be in position in the water tank compart- ment. A delayed start is only possible where preheating is not required and is only suitable for food that does not need to be cooled or to rise. ► if the appliance is switched off, ...

  • Page 43: 7.4

    7 gourmetguide 7.4 professional baking with professional baking , the cold cooking space is heated by a steam phase (about 10 minutes) and a hot air phase, which follows automatically. This makes yeast and puff pastries light and airy while also forming a nice, glistening crust. «proofing» allows yo...

  • Page 44: 7.5

    7 gourmetguide selecting and starting professional baking ► put in the food. ► if the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ► press the touch button. ► select . ► select the desired application. – the operating mode settings are displayed. ► set the temperature, duration and, if...

  • Page 45: Seared»

    7 gourmetguide soft roasting table for «soft roasting with steam» and «soft roasting seared» cut of meat degree of doneness recommended target temperature °c with steam seared fillet of veal rare medium 54 58 58 62 rump or loin of veal medium 59 63 fillet of beef rare medium 49 53 53 57 rib-eye or s...

  • Page 46: «Soft Roasting With Steam»

    7 gourmetguide the food probe must be inserted as far into the middle of the meat as possible to get a correct reading of the food probe temperature. The temperature inside the meat is crucial for optimal results at the end of cooking. ► put the wire shelf at level 2 and place the dish on it. ► inse...

  • Page 47

    7 gourmetguide selecting and starting soft roasting the longer the meat is cooked, the more tender and succulent it be- comes. This applies particularly for thicker pieces of meat. The target temperature cannot be changed once soft roasting has started. ► if the appliance is switched off, first pres...

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    7 gourmetguide inadvertently interrupting the programme ► if the touch button is pressed, the soft roasting programme is interrupted. – the following appears in the display: «should be cancelled?» ► to continue soft roasting, select «no». – operation is continued. Cancelling / ending soft roasting b...

  • Page 49: 7.6

    7 gourmetguide 7.6 regenerateomatic how it functions with «regenerateomatic», food can be heated without having to set an op- erating mode, temperature or duration. The quantity and shape of the food are recognised and the regeneration time and cooking space climate are adjusted individually and aut...

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    7 gourmetguide selecting and starting regenerateomatic before starting, the cooking space should have cooled down and be dry in order to determine the optimum duration. The appliance door should not be opened during operation. The filled water tank must be in position in the water tank compart- ment...

  • Page 51: Easycook

    8 easycook easycook helps you to prepare any food simply and conveniently. After choosing the food group and food, the appliance suggests the suitable operat- ing modes or gourmetguide applications, including the settings and accessor- ies. The brochure of the same name, which you received with the ...

  • Page 52: 8.2

    8 easycook 8.2 selecting foods and starting ► if the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ► press the touch button. – the overview of food groups is displayed. ► select the food group. ► select the desired type of food. ► if necessary, select the shape (whole, in pieces, etc.) ...

  • Page 53: Favourites

    9 favourites you can save up to 24 operating modes, gourmetguide and easycook ap- plications together with the settings made as favourites. 9.1 creating favourites ► select operating mode, gourmetguide or easycook application. ► make settings. ► press the touch button. – the favourites menu opens. ►...

  • Page 54: 9.3

    9 favourites 9.3 changing favourites ► select the desired favourite. ► adjust the settings as you wish. ► press the touch button. ► select the storage place or favourite that is to be overwritten. ► enter the favourite name or overwrite as appropriate. – the modified favourite is saved. 9.4 deleting...

  • Page 55: Tips and Tricks

    10 tips and tricks 10.1 unsatisfactory cooking result... ...When baking and roasting result solution • the baking or roast looks good on the outside but is still doughy or raw on the inside. ► next time, set a lower temperature and lengthen the operating time. • the cake collapses. ► check that the ...

  • Page 56: ...For Regenerated Foods

    10 tips and tricks some uneven browning is normal. More even browning is generally achieved at lower temperatures. ...For regenerated foods result solution • regenerated food is dried out. ► next time, set a lower temperature and re- duce the operating time. ► use «regenerateomatic moist». • too muc...

  • Page 57: User Settings

    11 user settings 11.1 overview of user settings language assistance functions display temperature clock childproof lock notifications appliance information descale appliance demo mode water hardness factory settings volume 11.2 adjusting user settings ► if the appliance is switched off, first press ...

  • Page 58: 11.3

    11 user settings all user settings are retained in the event of a power failure. 11.3 language the language in the display can be changed. Different languages are available for selection. 11.4 display brightness the brightness of the display can be changed. Background images you can turn the backgro...

  • Page 59: Time Display

    11 user settings time display with the «show time» setting (factory setting), the time is dimmed between 00:00 and 06:00 (24-hour format) or 12:00 a.M. And 06:00 a.M. (12-hour format). If «hide time» is selected, the displays are not illuminated when the appliance is off. To reduce power consumption...

  • Page 60: 11.9

    11 user settings 11.9 volume the acoustic signal can be set at one of two levels of loudness or can be completely switched off. An acoustic signal is emitted in the event of a malfunction even if the setting is set to «off». A short acoustic signal is emitted when the appliance is switched off even ...

  • Page 61: Press and Go

    11 user settings press and go «press and go» refers to the period of time after which an operating mode/ programme starts automatically as long as all necessary settings are available or have been made. Adjusting the settings restarts the countdown. «press and go» can be switched on or off. When «pr...

  • Page 62: 11.13

    11 user settings 11.13 appliance information under «appliance information», you will find: • a link to the service desk • the article and serial number (fn) of your appliance • the software versions of your appliance as well as the acoustic signals and background images currently being used (dependi...

  • Page 63: Care and Maintenance

    12 care and maintenance risk of burns from hot surfaces! You should allow the appliance and the accessories to cool before cleaning. Do not reach into the water tank compartment if the following appears in the display: «please do not remove the water tank». Improper use can result in damage to the a...

  • Page 64: 12.3

    12 care and maintenance ► to remove dried-on soiling more easily, switch the appliance on for about 30 minutes beforehand, setting it to the operating mode and a temperat- ure of 80 °c. This will soften the soiling. ► for stubborn dirt deposits, e.G. From chicken, clean the cold cooking space with a...

  • Page 65: 2 3 1

    12 care and maintenance ► open the appliance door as far as it will go. ► fold the clips 2 on both door hinges 1 for- ward. 2 3 1 ► close the appliance door as far as its at- rest position (about 30°). ► lift the appliance door out at an angle. 30° reassembling the appliance door ► from the front, p...

  • Page 66: 12.7

    12 care and maintenance 12.7 cleaning the accessories and shelf guides improper use can cause damage! Do not clean the food probe and the water tank in the dishwasher. • the stainless steel tray, the perforated cooking tray, the wire shelf and the shelf guides can be cleaned in the dishwasher. • the...

  • Page 67: 12.8

    12 care and maintenance 12.8 descaling how it functions whenever steam is produced, depending on the hardness of the local water supply (i.E. The limescale content of the water), limescale is deposited in the boiler. The appliance automatically detects when descaling is necessary and indic- ates thi...

  • Page 68: Descaler

    12 care and maintenance descaler durgol swiss steamer using the wrong descaler can damage the appliance! Only use «durgol swiss steamer» to descale your appliance. The descaler contains highly effective acid. Immediately rinse away any splashes with water. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. See...

  • Page 69

    12 care and maintenance starting the descaling process the appliance must have cooled down before descaling. Remove accessories, dishes or other objects from the cooking space. Do not leave the appliance unattended. During the descaling process, the descaler must be filled and the water tank must be...

  • Page 70: Ending The Descaling Process

    12 care and maintenance replacing the rinsing solution ► as soon as the corresponding message appears in the display, remove the water tank, pour the rinsing solution away and fill i with 1 l warm water. ► put the water tank back. – the rinsing phase starts automatically. – the following appears in ...

  • Page 71: Trouble-Shooting

    13 trouble-shooting 13.1 what to do if … this section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call customer services. Before calling customer services, please note down the error mes- sage in fu...

  • Page 72: Possible Cause

    13 trouble-shooting ... No visible steam is produced when steaming possible cause solution • the temperature of the cooking space is over 100 °c. No solution required: steam is invisible above 100 °c. ...The food probe temperature is not displayed possible cause solution • the food probe is not plug...

  • Page 73: Possible Cause

    13 trouble-shooting …the appliance makes noises during operation possible cause solution • the appliance may emit noise when operating (e.G. Switching and pumping noises). Such noise is normal. … the clock is not running correctly possible cause solution • irregular mains frequency ► switch off the ...

  • Page 74: Possible Cause

    13 trouble-shooting ...The following appears in the display ux/exx see operating instructions fn xxx xxxxxx possible cause solution • an interruption in the power supply. ► cancel the error message by pressing the touch button. ► disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. ► reconnect the power ...

  • Page 75: Possible Cause

    13 trouble-shooting ...The following appears in the display descaling failed. Appliance has not been descaled. Possible cause solution • used unsuitable descaler. ► descale again using the recommended de- scaler. • descaling was not carried out correctly. ► if the message does not disappear after re...

  • Page 76: Prolonged Power Failure

    13 trouble-shooting prolonged power failure the process involved in using the appliance for the first time is carried out after a prolonged power failure. However, only the time needs to be reset to enable the appliance to be operated again or descaling can continue. It is not necessary to make any ...

  • Page 77: Accessories and Spare Parts

    14 accessories and spare parts please give product familiy of the appliance and exact description of the ac- cessory or spare part when ordering parts. 14.1 accessories stainless steel tray perforated cooking tray wire shelf topclean baking tray food probe easycook brochure bedienungsanleitung … ein...

  • Page 78: 14.3

    14 accessories and spare parts 14.3 spare parts shelf guides left/right knurled nut lid for water tank water tank durgol swiss steamer descaler the descaler is also available from specialist retailers. 78.

  • Page 79: Technical Data

    15 technical data dimensions ► see installation instructions electrical connection ► see identification plate 1 1 15.1 note for testing institutes the energy efficiency class according to en 50304/en 60350 is determined using the operating mode. Placing thermocouples between the appliance door and t...

  • Page 80: 15.3

    15 technical data 15.3 product data sheet in accordance with eu regulation no.: 66/2014 type of appliance - steam cooker model designation - cstxsl mass of appliance kg 36 number of cavities - 1 heat source per cavity - electric volume per cavity l 51 energy consumption in conventional mode 1 ) kwh/...

  • Page 81: 15.4

    15 technical data 15.4 automatic energy-saving stand-by to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, the appliance is equipped with an automatic energy-saving stand-by feature. To reduce power consumption to a minimum, select «hide time» in the user settings. Despite automatic energy-saving stand-by, ...

  • Page 82: Index

    16 index a aborting operating mode ................................. 29 accessories ........................................ 17, 77 cleaning............................................... 66 acoustic signals........................................ 59 appliance door cleaning.............................

  • Page 83

    16 index hot air humid............................................. 22 hot air with steaming ............................... 20 i identification plate .................................... 79 illumination.......................................... 60, 71 initial set-up ...................................

  • Page 84

    T target temperature................................... 28 technical data........................................... 79 technical enquiries .................................. 87 temperature sensor................................. 16 temperature unit....................................... 61 testing ...

  • Page 85: Notes

    85 17 notes.

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    86.

  • Page 87: Service & Support

    18 service & support the «troubleshooting» chapter provides valuable information for dealing with minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having to call out a service technician. Information on the v-zug warranty can be found at www.Vzug.Com →service →warranty i...

  • Page 88: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions here you will find an overview of key operating information. Active menu press to switch on the appliance or to select/confirm turn to set the temperature and time or to navigate within the menu adjusting knob as a central operating element ► ► action buttons menu buttons 곋2shudwl...