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V-ZUG SL Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Combi-Steam Cooker

Summary of SL

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    Combi -steam cooker combi-steam sl operating instructions v-zug ltd.

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    2 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 familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety preca...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents safety precautions 6 before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 note on use . ....

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    … contents 4 time functions 30 setting / changing the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 delayed...

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    … contents 5 care and maintenance 71 cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 cleaning the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 removing the shelf guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 replacing the door sea...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    6 safety precautions in accordance with the requirements of iec 60335-1: 䡲 this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction c...

  • Page 7: Correct Use

    … safety precautions 7 correct use 䡲 the appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. Under no circumstances flambé or cook food using a lot of fat in the cooking space! No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or in- correct use. 䡲 never use the appliance to dry an...

  • Page 8: Children In The Home

    … safety precautions 8 children in the home 䡲 packaging material, e.G. Plastic and polystyrene, can be dangerous for chil- dren. Danger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from children. 䡲 the appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions....

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    … safety precautions 9 caution: burns hazard! 䡲 the appliance gets very hot when in use. 䡲 heat is produced during cooking and baking. The appliance door, espe- cially the glass, can get hot. Burns hazard – do not touch. Keep children away! 䡲 the appliance will remain hot for some time after it is s...

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    … safety precautions 10 caution: danger of injury! 䡲 be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, otherwise there is a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are around. 䡲 only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open a...

  • Page 11: Appliance Description

    11 appliance description construction 1 operating and display elements 2 door handle 3 appliance door 1 2 3.

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    … appliance description 12 operating and display elements buttons displays symbols operating modes illumination timer cooking space / food probe temperature time, operating time, switch-off time operating mode off adjusting knob temperature plain text display time, operating time, switch-off time, t...

  • Page 13: Cooking Space

    … appliance description 13 cooking space do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the bottom of the cooking space. 1 appliance door 8 cooking space temperature sensor 2 door seal 9 water tank compartment 3 socket for food probe 10 levels 4 illumination 11 knurled nut 5 climate sensor ...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    … appliance description 14 accessories stainless steel tray 䡲 serves as a baking tin for flans and biscuits. 䡲 use together with the wire shelf or perforated cook- ing tray as a drip tray. 䡲 using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray will visibly damage the surface. 䡲 if not fully co...

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    … appliance description 15 perforated cooking tray 䡲 for cooking fresh or frozen vegetables, meat and fish. 䡲 for standing ramekins, preserving jars, etc. On. 䡲 for extracting juice from berries, fruit, etc. 䡲 using knives or cutting wheels on the perforated cooking tray will visibly damage the surf...

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    … appliance description 16 the following accessories are not included in the scope of delivery. Enamelled baking tray 䡲 serves as a baking tin for flans and biscuits. 䡲 using knives or cutting wheels on the enamelled baking tray will visibly damage the surface. 䡲 if not fully covered by the baking, ...

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    … appliance description 17 porcelain dish 䡲 for preparing various dishes such as lasagne, potato gratin, etc. 䡲 for steaming and keeping food warm. Available in three different sizes. Unperforated cooking tray 䡲 for cooking meat, fish, sauerkraut, rice, millet, cereal products, soaked pulses, chickp...

  • Page 18: Operating The Appliance

    18 operating the appliance using the buttons the operating mode, the cooking space temperature, the food probe temper- ature, the operating time, the switch-off time and various other functions can be selected by pressing the appropriate button once or more. 䡲 the symbol for the function selected il...

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    … operating the appliance 19 to return to the previous operating level, select «back» and press the adjusting knob. The symbol indicates additional information. Select and press ok bakeomatic select and press ok gourmetsteam select and press ok soft roasting select and press ok recipes select and pr...

  • Page 20: Using For The First Time

    … operating the appliance 20 using for the first time before using the newly installed appliance for the first time the following measures should be taken: a remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space. A when flashes in the right digital display, turn the adjusting knob to s...

  • Page 21: Example

    … operating the appliance 21 example the tables in 'tips on settings' give: a place the shaped bread dough on the stainless steel tray, which has been lined with baking paper, and allow to proof briefly. A put the stainless steel tray into the cold cooking space at level 1. Filling the water tank a ...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Operating Mode

    … operating the appliance 22 refilling the water tank the contents of the water tank normally suffice for one cooking session. If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled: a do not fill the water tank with more than 0.5 l water to ensure that it does not overflow when the water is pumped back. ...

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    … operating the appliance 23 selecting the cooking space temperature a press the button. A turn the adjusting knob to set the desired cooking space temperature. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «professional baking» «steam phase» appear in the plain text display. Checking / changing the cook...

  • Page 24: Switching Off

    … operating the appliance 24 switching off a press the button. – the and symbols go out. – for all operating modes that use steam, steam can be released at the end of the cooking process. – the steam is gradually released from the cooking space – this take around 1 minute – so that there is no sudde...

  • Page 25: User Settings

    25 user settings you can adjust the settings. A press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display. – «select and press ok» «bakeomatic» appears in the plain text display. A turn the adjusting knob until «user settings» appears. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «user settings» «lang...

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    … user settings 26 * select and press ok user settings user settings language user settings childproof lock user settings time display user settings acoustic signal ▪ off * ▪ on ▪ high * ▪ low ▪ off ▪ text in deutsch * ▪ texte en français ▪ testo in italiano ▪ ... ▪ ... ▪ ... ▪ visible * ▪ invisible...

  • Page 27: Language

    … user settings 27 language the language in the plain text display can be changed. Different languages are available for selection. A press the button and the adjusting knob simultaneously for 10 seconds. A turn the adjusting knob until the desired language appears. A press the adjusting knob to con...

  • Page 28: Time Display

    … user settings 28 time display if «invisible» is selected, the time display is not illuminated when the appliance is off, minimizing power consumption. When the appliance is on, the time is always displayed. Acoustic signal the acoustic signal can be set at one of two levels of loudness or can be s...

  • Page 29: Water Hardness

    … user settings 29 water hardness the appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale. The system can be optimised for households with soft water (also through using a water softening appliance) and medium water hardness by changing the user settings to the releva...

  • Page 30: Time Functions

    30 time functions the following time functions are available: 䡲 time 䡲 timer – the timer can be used at any time and independently of all other functions 䡲 operating time – time-controlled switch-off of the appliance 䡲 delayed start – time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance. Settin...

  • Page 31: Timer

    … time functions 31 timer the timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and inde- pendently of all other functions. Setting a press the button. – «timer: set hrs./mins.» appears in the plain text display. – flashes in the right digital display. – the symbol flashes. A turn the ad...

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    … time functions 32 checking / changing a press the button. – «timer: set mins./secs.» « : press again» appears in the plain text display. – the countdown to the time remaining flashes in the right digital display. – the symbol flashes. A turn the adjusting knob to change the timer duration. Switchi...

  • Page 33: Operating Time

    … time functions 33 operating time the operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operating time is up. Setting a select the desired operating mode and cooking space temperature. A preheat the cooking space, if necessary. A place the food in the cooking space. A press the button. – ...

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    … time functions 34 switching off before time a press the button. End of the operating time – the operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operat- ing time is up. – «operating time finished» « continue: select duration» appears in the plain text display. – a long, intermittent aco...

  • Page 35: Delayed Start

    … time functions 35 delayed start the delayed start is activated when for the operating mode selected both an operating time and a switch-off time are set. The appliance switches automat- ically on and off again at the desired times. If you use the food probe, you will need to estimate the duration....

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    … time functions 36 setting the switch-off time a press the button again. – «switch-off time» « duration: press again» appears in the plain text display. – switch-off time – without a delayed start – e.G. Flashes in the right digital display. – the symbol flashes. A turn the adjusting knob to set th...

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    … time functions 37 switching off before time a press the button. At switch-off time when the set duration is up: – the appliance switches off automatically. – a long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute. – flashes in the right digital display. – the symbol flashes. – the settings r...

  • Page 38: Operating Modes

    38 operating modes follow the advice in 'tips on settings' and in 'tips and tricks'. A press the button once or more to select the desired operating mode. Operating mode symbol temperature range recommended temperature level steaming 30–100 °c 100 °c 1–4 regenerating 100–150 °c 120 °c 1–4 profession...

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    … operating modes 39 a place tins, moulds, etc. On the wire shelf. A always push the «sloped» side of the stainless steel tray and of the enamelled baking tray right to the back of the cooking space. Use heating method cooking vegetables, rice, cereal products, pulses and egg dishes. Poaching meat, ...

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    … operating modes 40 operating mode symbol temperature range recommended temperature level hot air 30–230 °c 180 °c 1 1 + 3 hot air humid + 30–230 °c 180 °c 1 1 + 3 hot air + steaming + 30–230 °c 180 °c 1 1 + 3.

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    … operating modes 41 use heating method cakes, biscuits, bread and roasts on one or two levels. A heating element behind the back wall of the cooking space heats up the air inside the cooking space and which is circulated evenly. Gratins, soufflés, bread and yeast pastries on one or two levels. A he...

  • Page 42: Food Probe

    42 food probe positioning the food probe a insert the food probe 1 into the meat so that the tip is in the centre of the thickest part. The food probe 1 must as far as possible be com- pletely covered by the meat in order to get a correct reading. The socket 3 for the food probe is on the left-hand ...

  • Page 43: Food Probe Temperature

    … food probe 43 food probe temperature setting a select the desired operating mode and cooking space temperature. A press the button 1×. – appears in the digital display. – the symbol flashes. A turn the adjusting knob to set the food probe temperature. The food probe temperature depends on the cut ...

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    … food probe 44 end of cooking – the appliance switches off automatically when the food probe temperature set is reached. – an acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute. – «food probe temperature reached» appears in the plain text display. – the actual food probe temperature, e.G. , appears in the lef...

  • Page 45: Soft Roasting

    45 soft roasting general remarks soft roasting is a patented roasting method whereby seared meat is gently cooked at a relatively low temperature using the «soft roasting» programme. The main advantage is that it is possible to select when the roast is to be ready, irrespective of the weight and thi...

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    … soft roasting 46 preparations for «soft roasting» a heat some fat in a pan. A sear the meat on all sides (for no more than 5 minutes). A then place the meat in a glass or porcelain dish. A insert the food probe into the meat so that the tip is in the centre of the thickest part. The food probe mus...

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    … soft roasting 47 a press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «soft roasting» starts. – the actual food probe temperature appears in the left digital display. – the actual operating time appears in the right digital display. – the / and symbols illuminate. Inadvertently interrupting the programme a if...

  • Page 48: Bakeomatic

    48 bakeomatic bakeomatic (patent pending) comprises programmes for 14 different food groups (a1–a14). Bakeomatic detects the amount, shape and consistency of the food. The operating time and cooking space climate are automatically adapted to the particular food. Bakeomatic is suitable for everyday r...

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    … bakeomatic 49 recipes requiring preheating example: «a14 torte» select and press ok bakeomatic bakeomatic a14 torte a14 torte start a14 torte medium browned a14 torte appliance is preheating put food into cooking space press ok to continue end a14 torte medium browned i i.

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    … bakeomatic 50 selecting and starting bakeomatic preparing for, selecting and starting bakeomatic is demonstrated using «a14 torte» as an example. A using your own recipe, prepare the dough for the torte. A press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display. – «select and press ok» «bakeom...

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    … bakeomatic 51 a press the adjusting knob to confirm. – the appliance starts with the corresponding settings. – and appear in the right digital display. – the cooking or baking time is being determined. The effective cooking or baking time subsequently appears in the right digital display. Switchin...

  • Page 52: Gourmetsteam

    52 gourmetsteam press the adjusting knob to access and start stored recipes. A recipe consists of several steps that once started run automatically and safely. The recipes are detailed in the recipe book. After being selected, a stored rec- ipe can be changed if required. Recipes requiring preheatin...

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    … gourmetsteam 53 selecting and starting gourmetsteam preparing for, selecting and starting gourmetsteam is demonstrated using «g16 chocolate surprise» as an example. A prepare the chocolate surprise following the recipe in the recipe book. A press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text displ...

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    … gourmetsteam 54 checking and making temporary changes settings can be adapted according to individual preferences and experience. The stored recipes are only changed temporarily – the next time the recipes are accessed they appear in their original form. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – th...

  • Page 55: Recipes

    55 recipes press the adjusting knob to access and start stored recipes. A recipe consists of several steps that once started run automatically and safely. The recipes are detailed in the recipe book. After being selected, a stored rec- ipe can be changed if required. Recipes requiring preheating exa...

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    … recipes 56 selecting and starting a recipe preparing, selecting and starting a recipe is demonstrated using «r35 cake» as an example. A prepare the cake following the recipe in the recipe book. A press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display. – «select and press ok» «bakeomatic» appe...

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    … recipes 57 checking and making temporary changes settings can be adapted according to individual preferences and experience. The stored recipes are only changed temporarily – the next time the recipes are accessed they appear in their original form. Once started, only the current step can be chang...

  • Page 58: Own Recipes

    58 own recipes 10 of your own favourite recipes can be stored. A recipe can consist of sev- eral steps, operating modes and operating times that once started run auto- matically. Press the adjusting knob to access and start stored recipes. Creating own recipes if using the food probe, please observe...

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    … own recipes 59 a press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «recipe 1 (empty)» «change» appears in the plain text display. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «step 1» appears in the plain text display. A set the desired operating mode, cooking space temperature, food probe temperature and operat...

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    … own recipes 60 copying a recipe each recipe that is stored – from the recipe book with a r number as well as your own recipes – can be copied and changed. A press and turn the adjusting knob to select the recipe that is to be copied. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. A turn the adjusting knob...

  • Page 61: Keeping Cooked Food Warm

    61 keeping cooked food warm press the adjusting knob to access and start the «keep warm» function. It can be used to keep cooked food warm. Switching on a press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display. – «select and press ok» «bakeomatic» appears in the plain text display. A turn the a...

  • Page 62: Tips and Tricks

    62 tips and tricks steaming 䡲 when steaming, a variety of food can be cooked at the same time. For ex- ample, rice or pulses can be prepared at the same time as vegetables with similar cooking times, saving energy and the washing-up. 䡲 grains (e.G. Rice and millet) and pulses (e.G. Lentils), adding ...

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    … tips and tricks 63 warm, moist cloths warm, moist cloths can be a pleasant way to clean hands after a meal. A spread clean, moist towelling cloths across the perforated cooking tray. A select the following settings: hot air baking and roast regenerating mins. 80 no 2 ca. 5 result solution 䡲 the ba...

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    … tips and tricks 64 professional baking 䡲 after shaping, allow bread, bread buns and other yeast cakes and pastries to proof briefly. 10 minutes is usually sufficient. Place the dough on the stainless steel tray, which has been lined with baking paper, put it into the unheated cooking space and bak...

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    … tips and tricks 65 cakes uneven browning result solution 䡲 the cake collapses. A check settings with those given in 'tips on settings'. A next time, set a lower cooking space tem- perature and adjust the operating time. A stir the cake mixture well. When finished, bake immediately. A for whisked s...

  • Page 66: Hygiene

    … tips and tricks 66 hygiene press the adjusting knob to access and start the stored programmes. The following programmes are available for selection: 䡲 «sterilise baby bottles» replaces the need to boil baby bottles in hot water. 䡲 «prepare jam jars» replaces the need to prepare empty jam jars by r...

  • Page 67: Descaling

    67 descaling 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 recognises when descaling is necessary. – «boiler scaled up,» «please descale!» appears in the pla...

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    … descaling 68 durgol swiss steamer decalcifier for descaling, only use the special descaler developed for this appliance and which is available at all good chemists. This special descaler enables you to achieve a gentle yet professional level of descaling. Standard descaling solutions are not suita...

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    … descaling 69 descaling a press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display. A turn the adjusting knob until «descale» appears. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «descale» «descale appliance» appears in the plain text display. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. – «descale appli...

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    … descaling 70 a as soon as «pour away water» «add 1.2 l water» appears in the plain text display, remove the water tank, empty the water and refill the tank with cold water. A put the water tank back. – the rinsing phase starts automatically. – «descale appliance» «2nd rinsing cycle» appears in the...

  • Page 71: Care and Maintenance

    71 care and maintenance cleaning the exterior 䡲 do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner. 䡲 do not use scouring pads, wire wool, etc. As such products can damage the surface. A remove any soiling or excess cleaning solution immediately. A clean the surface with a soft ...

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Appliance Door

    … care and maintenance 72 cleaning the appliance door a clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth. Removing the appliance door a open the appliance door as far as it will go. A fold the clamps 2 on the door hinges 1 forward. ...

  • Page 73: Removing The Shelf Guides

    … care and maintenance 73 removing the shelf guides a unscrew the knurled nuts 1 in the front of the shelf guides in an anti- clockwise direction. A pull the shelf guides 2 to the side of the screws and remove from the front. Reassembling the shelf guides a insert the shelf guides into the openings ...

  • Page 74: Cleaning The Cooking Space

    … care and maintenance 74 cleaning the cooking space 䡲 do not use abrasive cleaning agents. 䡲 do not use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, etc. As such products can damage the surface. 䡲 any condensate or food in the cooking space – after each cooking session with steam – must be dried completely ...

  • Page 75: Trouble-Shooting

    75 trouble-shooting 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. What to do if … … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated … the illumin...

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    … trouble-shooting 76 … the appliance starts making noises during operation … appears … appears possible cause solution 䡲 the appliance may emit noise during operating (e.G. Switching and pump- ing noises). Such noise is normal. No action needed. Possible cause solution 䡲 the water tank is empty. A ...

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    … trouble-shooting 77 … appears … appears … appears possible cause solution 䡲 the boiler in the appli- ance is scaled up. A start descaling. Possible cause solution 䡲 used unsuitable descaler. A descale again using the recommended descaler. 䡲 descaling unsuccessful. A if the message does not disappe...

  • Page 78: After A Power Failure

    … trouble-shooting 78 … appears after a power failure after a power failure, flashes in the right digital display and the symbol flashes. «power failure» « set time» appears in the plain text display. A turn the adjusting knob to set the hour. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. A turn the adjust...

  • Page 79: Accessories and Spare Parts

    79 accessories and spare parts please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Accessories * included in scope of delivery. Width × depth × length [mm] stainless steel tray, gn * 325 × 20 × 354 cooking tray, perforated, stainless steel, gn * 325 × 40 × 354 wire shelf * 325 × 23 ×...

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    … accessories and spare parts 80 * included in scope of delivery. Width × depth × length [mm] roller runner round topclean baking tray ø 24 cm / ø 29 cm / ø 31 cm u-shape terrine mould with lid 60 × 60 × 300 v-shape terrine mould with lid 55 × 55 × 300 porcelain dish, gn 325 × 60 × 177 porcelain dis...

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    … accessories and spare parts 81 spare parts shelf guide, left / right knurled nut lid for water tank water tank food probe with straight handle.

  • Page 82: Technical Data

    82 technical data external dimensions a see installation instructions electrical connection a see identification plate 1. Note for testing institutes the energy efficiency class according to en 60350 / en 50304 is deter- mined using the + operating modes. The usable volume within the meaning of en 6...

  • Page 83: Disposal

    83 disposal packaging 䡲 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 䡲 disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, thi...

  • Page 84: Index

    84 index a accessories ........................... 14, 79 cleaning.................................... 73 ordering .................................... 87 acoustic signal...................... 26, 28 adjusting knob ............................. 18 appliance switching off................................

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    … index 85 f f/e messages .............................. 77 factory settings .................... 26, 29 food probe ........................... 15, 42 positioning ................................ 42 food probe temperature ............ 43 g gourmetsteam ............................. 52 changing.........

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    … index 86 s safety ............................................. 83 safety precautions before using for the first time . 6 children in the home ................ 8 correct use................................. 7 note on use................................ 8 saving energy.................................

  • Page 87: Repair Service

    87 repair service whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (fn) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these de- tails below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone ...

  • Page 88: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! To set the time a press the button. A turn the adjusting knob to set the hour. A press the button again. A turn the adjusting knob to set the minutes. A press the adjusting knob to confirm. To select the ope...