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V-ZUG CSTXSL60 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Combi-Steam XSL Combi-steam cooker...
  • Page 2 These operating instructions apply to: Type Product family Size system CSTXSL60 23005 60-450 CSTXSL60Y 23006 60-450 Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. Colour operating instructions can be downloaded from the internet from www.vzug.com © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety precautions  6 Symbols used.................... 6 General safety precautions............... 7 Appliance-specific safety precautions ........... 8 Instructions for use.................. 9 2 Disposal  12 3 Using for the first time  13 4 Appliance description  14 Construction .................... 14 Operating and display elements ............ 14 Cooking space .................. 16 Accessories.................... 17 5 Operating modes...
  • Page 4 Professional baking ................. 43 Soft roasting .................... 44 RegenerateOmatic ................... 49 8 EasyCook  51 Overview of food groups ................ 51 Selecting foods and starting .............. 52 9 Favourites  53 Creating favourites ................... 53 Selecting and starting favourites............ 53 Changing favourites................. 54 Deleting favourites ................... 54 10 Tips and tricks  55 10.1 Unsatisfactory cooking result.............. 55...
  • Page 5 12.8 Descaling .................... 67 13 Trouble-shooting  71 13.1 What to do if … .................. 71 13.2 After a power failure ................ 75 14 Accessories and spare parts  77 14.1 Accessories.................... 77 14.2 Special accessories................. 77 14.3 Spare parts.................... 78 15 Technical data  79 15.1 Note for testing institutes................ 79 15.2 Temperature measurement .............. 79 15.3...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions 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: General Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions 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 knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.

  • Page 8: Appliance-Specific Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions 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 away from the appli- ance unless they are constantly supervised.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Use

    1 Safety precautions • See the 'Accessories' section for the proper use of insertable parts. 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 fitter/ electrician carry out the necessary work.
  • Page 10 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 door.
  • Page 11 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. •...

  • Page 12: Disposal

    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 is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety •...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    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. ►...

  • Page 14: Appliance Description

    Appliance description Construction Operating and display elements Ventilation opening Door handle Appliance door Operating and display elements 12:00 Display Action buttons Digital display Adjusting knob (duration/timer/time) Menu buttons...
  • Page 15 4 Appliance description Overview of touch buttons Operating modes GourmetGuide EasyCook User settings Favourites Water tank Timer Cooking space illumination Switch off...

  • Page 16: Cooking Space

    4 Appliance description 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. Appliance door Water tank compartment Door seal Temperature sensor Knurled nut 10 Steam inlet Cooking space illumination...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    4 Appliance description 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 •...
  • Page 18 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 •...

  • Page 19: Operating Modes

    Operating modes 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». Steam Temperature range 30–100 °C Recommended value 100 °C Level 1 to 4 The cooking space is heated simultaneously by steam and hot air.

  • Page 20: Hot Air

    5 Operating modes 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 •...

  • Page 21: Regeneration

    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. –...

  • Page 22: Hot Air Humid

    5 Operating modes 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.

  • Page 23: Using The Appliance

    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 greyed out in the various menus.

  • Page 24: Filling The Water Tank

    6 Using the appliance 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. ►...
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Checking And Changing The Settings

    6 Using the appliance 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. –...
  • Page 27 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. –...

  • Page 28: Food Probe Temperature

    6 Using the appliance 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).

  • Page 29: Cancelling / Ending The Operating Mode Before Time

    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 duration.

  • Page 30: Changing The Operating Mode

    6 Using the appliance 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.
  • Page 31 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. ►...

  • Page 32: End Of Operation

    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 •...

  • Page 33: Switching The Appliance Off

    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. ►...

  • Page 34: Emptying The Water Tank

    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 ►...

  • Page 35: Gourmetguide

    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 Recipe book A recipe book contains recipes which are tailored to suit the particular appli- ance.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Own Recipes

    7 GourmetGuide 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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 book, but under «Own recipes».

  • Page 41: Bakeomatic

    7 GourmetGuide 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 Gratin...
  • Page 42 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. ►...

  • Page 43: Professional Baking

    7 GourmetGuide 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.

  • Page 44: Soft Roasting

    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. ►...
  • Page 45 7 GourmetGuide Soft roasting table for «Soft roasting with steam» and «Soft roasting seared» Cut of meat Degree of Recommended doneness target temperature °C With steam Seared Fillet of veal rare medium Rump or loin of veal medium Fillet of beef rare medium Rib-eye or sirloin...
  • Page 46 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.
  • 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. ►...
  • Page 48 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 before time ►...

  • Page 49: Regenerateomatic

    7 GourmetGuide 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 automatically.
  • Page 50 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

    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 operat- ing instructions, contains the same settings information in paper form.

  • Page 52: Selecting Foods And Starting

    8 EasyCook 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. ►...

  • Page 53: Favourites

    Favourites You can save up to 24 operating modes, GourmetGuide and EasyCook ap- plications together with the settings made as favourites. Creating favourites ► Select operating mode, GourmetGuide or EasyCook application. ► Make settings. ► Press the touch button. – The Favourites menu opens. ►...

  • Page 54: Changing Favourites

    9 Favourites 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. –...

  • Page 55: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and tricks 10.1 Unsatisfactory cooking result..when baking and roasting Result Solution • The baking or roast looks ► Next time, set a lower temperature and good on the outside but is lengthen the operating time. still doughy or raw on the inside.

  • Page 56: General Tips

    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 ► Next time, set a lower temperature and re- out. duce the operating time. ►...

  • Page 57: User Settings

    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 the adjusting knob. ►...

  • Page 58: Language

    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 background image display on and off.

  • Page 59: Notifications

    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.

  • Page 60: Volume

    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 if the setting is set to «off»...

  • Page 61: Temperature

    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»...

  • Page 62: Appliance Information

    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 (depending on model) •...

  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance

    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 appliance! Do not use any abrasive or caustic cleaning agents, metal scrapers that are sharp or scratch, steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, etc.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Appliance Door

    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 grease-dissolving spray or cream cleaner in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Door Seal

    12 Care and maintenance ► Open the appliance door as far as it will ► Fold the clips 2 on both door hinges 1 for- ward. 30° ► Close the appliance door as far as its at- rest position (about 30°). ► Lift the appliance door out at an angle. Reassembling the appliance door ►...

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Accessories And Shelf Guides

    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.

  • Page 67: Descaling

    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 this information.
  • Page 68 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 «Accessories and spare parts»...
  • 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 emptied. The appliance door must be kept closed during descaling.
  • Page 70 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. –...

  • Page 71: Trouble-Shooting

    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 full.
  • Page 72 13 Trouble-shooting ... no visible steam is produced when steaming Possible cause Solution • The temperature of the No solution required: cooking space is over Steam is invisible above 100 °C. 100 °C..the food probe temperature is not displayed Possible cause Solution •...
  • Page 73 13 Trouble-shooting …the appliance makes noises during operation Possible cause Solution • The appliance may emit Such noise is normal. noise when operating (e.g. switching and pumping noises). … the clock is not running correctly Possible cause Solution • Irregular mains frequency ►...
  • Page 74 13 Trouble-shooting ...the following appears in the display UX/EXX see operating instructions FN XXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution • An interruption in the ► Cancel the error message by pressing the power supply.  touch button. ► Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute.

  • Page 75: After A Power Failure

    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 ► If the message does not disappear after re- out correctly.
  • Page 76 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 other settings –...

  • Page 77: Accessories And Spare Parts

    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 …...

  • Page 78: Spare Parts

    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.

  • Page 79: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions ► See installation instructions Electrical connection ► See identification plate 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 the seal can cause lack of leak-tightness and thus measuring errors.

  • Page 80: Product Data Sheet

    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 Number of cavities Heat source per cavity Electric Volume per cavity Energy consumption in conventional mode kWh/ –...

  • Page 81: Automatic Energy-Saving Stand-By

    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, all safety features are active.

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Deleting Own recipe.......... 40 Aborting Demo mode..........62 Operating mode ......... 29 Descaler ............. 68 Accessories ........17, 77 Descaling ........... 67 Cleaning.......... 66 Duration until next descaling process  62 Acoustic signals........59 Failed............ 75 Appliance door Rinsing phase........ 70 Cleaning.......... 64 Starting.......... 69 Removing .......... 64 Dimensions ..........
  • Page 83 16 Index Hot air humid..........22 Hot air with steaming ....... 20 Quick instructions........88 Identification plate ........79 Recipe book ........35, 77 Illumination.......... 60, 71 Recipes............35 Initial set-up ..........9 Action required ........ 36 Instruction message......... 59 Cancelling.......... 36 Instructions for use ........
  • Page 84 Target temperature........28 Technical data........... 79 Technical enquiries ........87 Temperature sensor......... 16 Temperature unit........61 Testing institutes ........79 Time display ..........59 Time format..........58 Timer ............30 Tips and tricks........... 55 Touch buttons ........... 15 Type ............... 2 U and E messages........

  • Page 85: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 87: Service & Support

    You can find the telephone number for your nearest V-ZUG service centre at www.vzug.com→Service→Service hotline. Technical enquiries, accessories, extended warranty V-ZUG is happy to help with your general administrative and technical enquiries, orders for accessories and spare parts, or information relating to advanced service agreements.
  • Page 88 The function buttons give you direct access to independent functions such as the timer  or switching off the appliance  . J23005352-R03 V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, P.O. Box 59, CH-6301 Zug info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com...

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