Roasting dish Acrylamide in foodstuffs Setting the long-term timer Individual recipes Recording a recipe Programming a recipe Additional information on products, accessories, Entering names replacement parts and services can be found at Starting recipes www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop www.gaggenau-eshop.com...
m Important safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only then Risk of fire! will you be able to operate your appliance Combustible items stored in the cooking ▯ safely and correctly. Retain the instruction compartment may catch fire. Never store manual and installation instructions for future combustible items in the cooking use or for subsequent owners.
Water in a hot cooking compartment may Risk of fire! ▯ create hot steam. Never pour water into the Loose food residues, grease and meat ▯ hot cooking compartment. juices may catch fire during pyrolytic cleaning. Remove coarse dirt from the Risk of injury! cooking compartment and from the Scratched glass in the appliance door may...
Causes of damage Environmental protection Caution! – Accessories, foil, greaseproof paper or ovenware Environmentally-friendly disposal on the cooking compartment floor: do not place accessories on the cooking compartment floor. Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly Do not cover the cooking compartment floor with manner.
Getting to know the appliance Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new appliance. The control panel and the individual operating controls are explained. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories. Oven Door seal Grill heating element Socket for additional heating element (special accessory for baking stone and roaster) Socket for core temperature probe...
Display and operating controls Symbols These instructions are valid for different versions of Symbol Function the appliance. There may be minor differences depending on the appliance model. Start Ø Stop All versions of the appliance are operated in an identical manner. Pause/End Cancel Ž...
Colours and display Automatic door opening Colours The appliance door springs open when you touch the ! symbol and you can open it fully by using the The different colours are used to guide the user in the recessed handle on the side. relevant setting situations.
Function selector positions Position Function/type of heating Temperature Off position ž Light 50 - 300 °C Hot air: For cakes, biscuits and bakes on several levels. Hot air Default temperature 170 °C The fan in the back wall of the oven distributes the heat evenly throughout the cooking compartment.
Accessories Special accessories Use only the accessories supplied with the product or You can order the following special accessories from available from the after-sales service. They are your specialist dealer: specially designed for your appliance. Ensure that you BA 016 105 Pull-out system always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment the right way round.
After the appliance is connected to the mains, the GAGGENAU logo is displayed for approx. 30 seconds before the "Initial settings" menu is automatically displayed. ‒...
Setting the date Ending initial set-up The preset date appears in the display. The day "Initial set-up complete" appears in the display. setting is already active. Confirm with ™. Set the day using the rotary selector. Touch the symbol to switch to the month setting.
Different displays are available for standby mode. compartment floor. Do not cover it with aluminium The default setting is the GAGGENAU logo and foil. A build-up of heat could damage the the clock. To change the display, refer to the Basic appliance.
Switching on Timer functions Set the required heating mode using the function selector. The chosen heating mode and the You use the timer menu to make the following settings: default temperature are displayed. Š If you want to change the default temperature: Short-term timer set the required temperature with the rotary p Stopwatch...
The timer menu closes and the time begins to count The "Timer" menu is closed and the time starts Š counting down. The p symbol and the elapsed time down. The symbol and the countdown appear in the are shown in the display. display.
End of cooking time Set the desired cooking time using the rotary selector. You can delay the cooking time end to a later time. Example: it is 14:00. The dish requires a cooking time of 40 minutes. You want it to be ready at 15:30. Enter the cooking time and delay the cooking time end until 15:30.
The appliance starts. / and the temperature appear To change the cooking time end: in the display. Call up the timer menu. Use to select the "Cooking time end" function. Set the desired cooking The oven and display lighting are switched off. The time end using the rotary selector.
Programming a recipe Individual recipes You can programme and save up to 5 preparation phases. It is possible to save up to 50 individual recipes. You can record a recipe. These recipes can be given a Turn the function selector to the desired type of name so that they can be called up quickly and heating.
Entering names Notes ‒ The cooking time does not start counting down Enter the name of the recipe in "ABC". until the appliance has reached the set temperature. ‒ You can use the rotary selector to change the temperature while the recipe is in progress. This does not change the saved recipe.
Inserting the core temperature Core temperature probe probe in the food to be cooked Insert the core temperature probe in the food to be The core temperature probe enables exact cooking to cooked before you place it in the cooking interior. the spot.
Setting the core temperature Notes ‒ The measurable range is 15 °C to 99 °C. Outside Insert food into the oven interior with the core the measurable area, "--°C" is displayed for the temperature probe inserted. Insert the core current core temperature. temperature probe in the socket in the oven ‒...
Core temperature guidelines Food Core tempera- ture guideline Use chilled food only, not frozen food. The details given in the table are guidelines. Results depend on Poultry the quality and composition of the food. Chicken 85 °C For hygiene reasons, critical foodstuffs such as Guinea fowl 75 –...
Roasting function Child lock Only when set to the "Roaster function" heating type: The appliance has a child lock to prevent children In the pre-roast stage, the oven heats up at full operating it accidentally. capacity for approx. 3 minutes. You can use this Notes function to sear steaks, for example.
"On" with ™ and use the rotary selector to - Date + GAGGENAU logo select the desired display. - Clock + date The selection is displayed. - Clock + date + GAGGENAU logo Reduced Display screen Reduced* / Standard If set to , after a brief period only the most important information is shown.
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Date Current date Sets the date. You can switch between year/month/day using the symbol Temperature format °C* / °F Sets the temperature unit Language German* / French / Italian / Spanish / Select language for text display Portuguese / Dutch / Danish / Swedish Note: If the language is changed, the system / Norwegian / Finnish / Greek / Turkish restarts.
Cleaning and maintenance Area Cleaning agents Cooking Hot soapy water: Clean using a dish- compartment cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. With thorough care and cleaning your appliance will Very dirty cooking Oven cleaner gel (order number retain its looks and remain in good order. We will compartment 00463582 from the after-sales service explain here how you should care for and clean your...
Removing slide-in racks You can remove the slide-in racks for cleaning. Removing slide-in racks Place a dish cloth in the oven interior to protect the enamel against scratches. Undo the knurled nuts (Figure A). Detach the slide-in racks (Fig. B). You can clean the slide-in racks in a dishwasher.
Cleaning accessories with pyrolytic time. self-cleaning Preparing pyrolytic self-cleaning Gaggenau baking trays and grill trays are coated with pyrolysis-proof enamel. To arrive at an optimum cleaning result, you are nevertheless advised to Caution! remove all accessories from the oven before the Fire risk! Loose food remainders, fat and roast juice pyrolytic cleaning process.
Trouble shooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please Risk of electric shock! read the following notes before calling the after-sales Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be service. carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Replacing the oven light bulb Aftersales service The oven light bulbs can be replaced. Heat-resistant halogen bulbs can be obtained from the After-sales In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales service or from a specialist retailer. Always use service.
Settings table and tips Notes ‒ Do not place too many items close together on wire racks or baking trays. This is the only way to ‒ Always preheat the appliance. ensure optimal heat circulation. This will provide the best cooking results. The cooking times specified refer to a pre-heated ‒...
Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Sliced pumpkin Glass dish/ 3 (4) Recipe tip: Season with oil, garlic, gin- grill tray ger, cumin, salt and pepper. Antipasti Glass dish/ 3 (4) Recipe tip: Drizzle balsamic vinegar grill tray over the vegetables whilst they are still 3 (4)
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Side dishes Potatoes on a bed of Ovenproof 2 (3) 40 - 60* Fill the ovenproof dish with 2 cm of sea salt dish salt. Place small potatoes into the dish with their skins on and brush them with olive oil.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Enchiladas, Glass dish/ 2 (3) 15 - 20 grilled grill tray Lasagne Ovenproof 2 (3) Recipe tip: Traditional or vegetarian with dish grilled vegetables and buffalo mozza- rella.
Fish ▯ ▯ For food hygiene reasons, fish should have a core For fillets with skin: Place the fish on the rack or temperature of at least 62 - 70 °C after cooking. tray with the skin side up – this helps to hold the This is also the ideal cooking temperature.
Meat ▯ ▯ Use the core temperature probe so that you can Use the grill tray or roasting dish for a large joint monitor the core temperature more easily. of meat and for preparation methods that involve Information and instructions, as well as optimal adding a lot of liquid to the joint.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. H / I Rolled roasting joint Glass dish/ 2 (3) 230 / 180 65 - 70*** grill tray Wire rack + 2 (3) 230 / 180 75 - 80*** grill tray Veal H / I...
Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. H / I Meatballs Baking tray 2 (3) 25 - 30 Recipe tip: Easy to make into a meal, (25 g per ball) + grease- e.g. meatballs with tomato sauce, Swed- proof paper ish meatballs and Königsberger Klopse (Prussian meatballs in a white sauce...
Baking ▯ ▯ We recommend using dark-coloured metal baking If the cake is too dry, set the temperature a little tins as these absorb heat more effectively. Place higher. If the cake remains uncooked in the the baking tin in the centre of the wire rack. middle, set a lower temperature.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Sponge base Springform 2 (3) 165 - 175 30 - 35 Line a springform cake tin with grease- cake tin proof paper. Yeast tray bakes Baking tray 2 (3) 30 - 35 Recipe tip: Top with plums, figs or onion...
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. H / I Pastries Baking tray 2 (3) 15 - 20 Recipe tip: With custard, fruit. + grease- proof paper Waffle biscuits Baking tray 2 (3) 8 - 10 Shape the waffle biscuits whilst they are + grease- still hot, e.g.
Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Foccacia Baking tray 2 (3) 15 - 20 Top with various ingredients, e.g. herbs, + grease- sea salt, olives, anchovies, onion, ham, proof paper tomatoes or cheese. Garlic/herb Baking tray 2 (3)
Desserts ▯ ▯ Oven-cooked desserts are very easy to prepare – Oven-cooked desserts are generally eaten hot, all that remains is to put them in the oven. This and are very enjoyable particularly during the preparation method is useful for relatively large colder months.
Defrosting ▯ After half the defrosting time has elapsed, turn the meat or fish. Break up frozen clumps of food ▯ comprising many pieces, e.g. berries and pieces To defrost food, use the "Defrost" heating of meat. Fish does not need to be fully defrosted; function.
Preserving ▯ ▯ Cook food as soon as possible after purchase or Place the preserving jars in a heat-resistant after it has been harvested/picked/dug up. vessel containing water. Make sure that they do Prolonged storage reduces the vitamin content not touch. The water level must reach at least and means that food is on the verge of three quarters of the way up to the top of the fermenting.
Drying ▯ ▯ Drying is a method of preserving food in which up Place the prepared food onto a wire rack or to 50% of the liquid contained in the food is baking tray covered with greaseproof paper. Turn removed by exposing it to dry heat. This also the food from time to time during the drying makes the flavour more intense.
Baking stone ▯ ▯ You will need a baking stone and heating element We recommend that you use a core temperature – these are optional accessories. probe when baking bread. Insert the core temperature probe at the thickest point in the ▯...
Roasting dish ▯ Tip: Rather than adding the fat to the roasting You will need a roasting dish and heating element dish, brush oil over the meat. This ensures that – these are optional accessories. the heat is transferred directly to the meat. ▯...
Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Stuffed peppers, Roasting Recipe tip: Stuff with boiled rice, soft vegetarian dish wheat or lentils and onions, cheese, herbs and seasoning/spices. Chilli con carne Roasting 220 / 130* Initial roast- dish ing +...
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