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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF A COMBINED
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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A COMBINED STEAM OVEN...
  • Page 2 We thank you for your trust and the purchase of our appliance. This detailed instruction manual is supplied to make the use of this product easier. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible. Make sure you have received an undamaged appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION COMBINED STEAM OVEN Control unit 10 Technical specifications 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Before connecting the oven: PREPARING THE 14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST USE 14 Steam cooking 16 Filling the water tank 17 SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 18 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) COOKING STEPS...

  • Page 4: Combined Steam Oven

    COMBINED STEAM OVEN (DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.

  • Page 5: Cooling Fan

    OVEN DOOR SWITCH The switches deactivate oven heating and the fan when the oven door is opened during the cooking process. When the door is closed, the switches turn the heaters back on. COOLING FAN The appliance is fitted with a cooling fan that cools the housing and the appliance control panel.
  • Page 6 STEAM SET (INOX) is used for cooking vegetables, potatoes, fish or meat. The tray prevents contact between the food and condensate collected in the deep tray. Always use the entire steam set (only for steam cooking) on the 2nd guide. The grid or the tray should always be inserted into the groove between the two wire profiles.
  • Page 7 PROBE for roasting larger chunks of meat. DESCALING AGENT for cleaning the steam system. TEST PAPER STRIP for testing water hardness. MECHANICAL DOOR LOCK prevents the opening of oven door until the lock is released. To open it, gently push your thumb to the right while pulling the door outwards.

  • Page 8: Control Unit

    CONTROL UNIT PROFESSIONAL MODE (Depending on the model) QUICK ACCESS TO STEAM PROGRAMS AUTOMATIC ON/OFF KEY OVEN BACK KEY Selection and LIGHTING ON/ CONFIRMATION OFF KEY KNOB Touch briefly to return to previous Select the setting by menu. rotating the knob. Touch and hold to Confirm your return to main menu.
  • Page 9 MY RECIPES EXTRA GENERAL FUNCTIONS SETTINGS MINUTE CHILD LOCK START/STOP DISPLAY – MINDER/ displays all ALARM Locking the control settings unit Long touch: START Long touch during operation: STOP NOTE: The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each time you press a key, this will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The rating plate indicating the basic information about the appliance is located at the edge of the oven and it is visible when the oven door is opened. A Serial number B Code/ID C Type D Brand E Model F Technical data...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This appliance may only be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if supervision or instructions are provided to them concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 12 Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven as they may damage the finish or the protective enamel coating. Such damages may lead to cracking of the glass. Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance as this may result in an electric shock.

  • Page 13: Before Connecting The Oven

    Safe and correct use of the steam oven Leave the appliance at room temperature for After the steam cooking is completed, there some time before connecting it to the power is some residual steam in the oven. Open mains to allow all components to adapt to the oven door carefully, as there is danger of room temperature.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME After receiving the appliance remove all parts, including any transport equipment (cardboard and polystyrene inserts), from the oven. Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 15 TESTING WATER HARDNESS Water hardness test should be carried out before first use. A warning will appear on the display: "Use the test paper to measure water hardness." Soak the test paper strip (supplied with the appliance) in water for one (1) second.

  • Page 16: Filling The Water Tank

    FILLING THE WATER TANK The tank allows for independent water supply to the steamer. The tank volume amounts to approx. 1.3 litres (maximum water level – see marking). This amount of water allows approximately 3 hours of cooking time with max. steam cycle (hot air with steam on "high" system).

  • Page 17: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time

    SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME SETTING THE CLOCK After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display. Set the time of day. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Press the KNOB to set the time.

  • Page 18: Steps Of The Cooking Process

    STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) STEP 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND SETTINGS The process of preparing food in your oven can be controlled in several ways: Rotate the KNOB and select the symbol. The symbol will turn white.
  • Page 19 A) COOKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD (Auto mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select the Auto mode. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the type of food and the dish.
  • Page 20 PREHEAT Some dishes in the Auto mode also include the preheat function When you select the food, the following note will appear: "Selected program includes preheating." Preheating started. Do not insert the food yet. The symbol °C will flash on the display.
  • Page 21 B) STEAM COOKING (quick access to steam programs) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Steam. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. Preheating 2 Hot air with steam 3 Oven temperature...
  • Page 22 C) COOKING BY SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE (Professional mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Professional (Pro) mode. Confirm the selection. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. 1 Preheating 2 System 3 Oven temperature 4 Cooking duration...
  • Page 23 COOKING SYSTEMS (depending on the model) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity 30 – 230 will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Pastry or meat can only be baked/roasted at a single height level.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Timer Functions - Duration

    STEP 2: TIMER FUNCTIONS – DURATION The "Duration" setting can be selected in the basic Professional (Pro) Mode and in the Steam Cooking Mode. Cooking duration Delayed start Setting the cooking time In this mode, you can defi ne the duration of oven operation (cooking time).

  • Page 25: Step 3: Step Cooking

    STEP 3: STEP COOKING This mode allows you to combine three different cooking modes successively in a single cooking process. Choose different settings to cook your food just the way you want it. Select the "Step cook" setting in the basic Professional (Pro) mode and Steam Cooking mode.
  • Page 26 Touch the START symbol to turn on the oven. The oven starts operating immediately, with the settings defined in Step 1. (A strip at the bottom of the display indicates the cooking step currently in progress.) After the set cooking time elapses, Step 2 and then Step 3 are activated, if specified.

  • Page 27: Steam Injection

    STEAM INJECTION Steam injection is recommended when cooking − meat (towards the end of the cooking process): the meat will be juicier and softer, and steam injection does away with the need for basting. Meat: beef, veal, pork, venison, poultry, lamb, fish, sausages; −...

  • Page 28: Step 4: Start The Cooking Process

    STEP 4: START THE COOKING PROCESS The START/STOP key will flash before the start of the cooking process. Start the cooking process by briefly touching the START key. Rotate the KNOB to change the current settings during cooking. STEP 5: END THE COOKING PROCESS AND SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN For a pause in the cooking process, press the START/STOP key and hold it for a while.
  • Page 29 SAVING USER-DEFINED PROGRAMS (MY RECIPES) Choose the symbol and enter the name by rotating the KNOB and confirming respective letters. If necessary, delete a character using the arrow; use the check mark or touch the START/STOP key to confirm the name. Select the type of food.

  • Page 30: Step 6: Selecting Additional Functions

    STEP 6: SELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Choose Extra in the main menu to display the extra/additional function menu. Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal will indicate such cases. Steam clean Use it to remove stains. Pour 0.6 l water into the deep baking tray and place it in the lower guide.
  • Page 31 Regenerate This mode is used for reheating cooked food. Owing to the use of steam, there is no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved as though the dish was freshly-cooked. A variety dishes can be regenerated simultaneously. • With this function, the user can set the regeneration process start and end time.

  • Page 32: Child Lock

    CHILD LOCK Activate it by touching the LOCK key (key symbol). The following message will appear on the display: "Child lock activated." Touch the key again to deactivate the child lock. If the child lock is activated with no timer function engaged (only clock is displayed), then the oven will not operate.

  • Page 33: Step 7: Choosing The General Settings

    STEP 7: CHOOSING THE GENERAL SETTINGS Choose Settings in the main menu to display the menu for various settings. Rotate the KNOB to navigate the menu. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Language Select the language for the text on the display. Time Set the time of day after the appliance is connected to the power mains for the first time or after being disconnected from the power...
  • Page 34 Setting during the cooking process In this menu, you can set the following: Oven lighting during operation - oven lighting is switched off when oven door is opened during operation. Other settings Factory settings After a power outage or after switching off the appliance, all extra user settings are restored.

  • Page 35: Descriptions Of Systems (Cooking Modes) And Cooking Tables

    DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING TABLES If your desired food cannot be found in the cooking table, find information for similar food. The information displayed applies to cooking in a single level. An interval of suggested temperature is indicated. Start with a lower temperature setting and increase it if you find the food is not browned sufficiently.
  • Page 36 COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 37 Baking pastry Only use one level and dark baking sheets or trays. In light-coloured baking sheets or trays, the browning of the pastry will be poorer, as such equipment will reflect the heat. Always place the baking trays on the grid. If you are using the supplied baking sheet, remove the grid.
  • Page 38 • Pierce the cake at the top with a wooden toothpick or Is the cake done? skewer. If there are no traces on the pick or the skewer when pulled out, the cake is done. • Check the recipe. Did the cake collapse? •...
  • Page 39 LARGE GRILL, GRILL When grilling food with the large grill, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. When grilling food, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate.
  • Page 40 Grilling table – large grill Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (°C) (minutes) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180 g / piece 14-16 Beefsteak, well done 180 g / piece 18-21 Pork neck fillet 180 g / piece 19-23 Cutlets/chops 180 g / piece...

  • Page 41: Tables

    GRILL WITH FAN In this operating mode, the grill heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Suitable for grilling meat, fish, and vegetables. (See descriptions and tips for GRILL.) Food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (minutes) MEAT Duck * 2000 150-170...
  • Page 42 HOT AIR AND BOTTOM HEATER The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot air fan will operate. Suitable for baking pizzas, apple pies, and fruitcakes. (See descriptions and tips for UPPER and BOTTOM HEATER.) Food Guide (from the Temperature (°C) Cooking time bottom) (minutes)
  • Page 43 Roasting with a meat probe (depending on the model) In this mode, set the desired temperature of the food core. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. Temperature core is measured by the temperature probe. Remove the cap (the socket is in the front upper corner of the oven right wall).
  • Page 44 During cooking, the rising temperature of the core will be displayed (the desired core temperature may be adjusted during the cooking process). When the set core temperature is reached, the cooking process will stop. An acoustic signal will be heard which you may turn off by touching any key. After one minute, the acoustic signal will be switched off automatically.
  • Page 45 360° HOT AIR Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 46 Baking pastry Preheating is recommended. Biscuits and cookies can be baked in shallow baking sheets on several levels simultaneously (2nd and 3rd). Note that baking time can differ even with if the baking sheets used are the same. The biscuits in the upper baking sheet may be ready sooner than those in the lower one.

  • Page 47: Tables

    ECO COOKING Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Type of food Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min)
  • Page 48 BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN This is used for baking leavened but low- rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the second guide from the bottom and a rather shallow baking tray to allow the hot air to circulate across the upper side of the dish.

  • Page 49: Tables

    Food Amount (L) T = 170 °C – Temperature Resting time 180 °C until at the start of in the oven bubbles simmering – (min) appear in the when bubbles jars / until appeared liquid in the jars starts to simmer FRUIT Strawberries...
  • Page 50 AUTOMATIC COOKING OF MEAT – AUTO ROAST MODE In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater. It is used for roasting all types of meat. In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater.
  • Page 51 COMBINED SYSTEMS / STEAM SYSTEM HOT AIR WITH STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. In addition, round heater with fan operates to provide continuous circulation of the hot air and steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water.

  • Page 52: Maintenance & Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply and wait for the appliance to cool down. Children should not clean the appliance or perform maintenance tasks without proper supervision. Aluminium finish Clean the aluminium finish with non-abrasive liquid cleaners intended for such surfaces. Apply the cleaner onto a wet cloth and clean the surface.

  • Page 53: Conventional Oven Cleaning

    CONVENTIONAL OVEN CLEANING You may use the standard cleaning procedure to clean stubborn dirt in the oven (using cleaners or an oven spray). After such cleaning, rinse the cleaner residues thoroughly. Clean the oven and the accessories after each use to prevent the dirt from burning into the surface.
  • Page 54 CLEANING THE STEAM SYSTEM Cleaning depends on the water hardness level. Water hardness °N Estimated use Number of coloured of water in litres stripes on the test before descaling is strip required Soft 0–3 dH 4 green stripes Slightly hard 3-7 dH 1 red stripe Medium hard...

  • Page 55: Removing And Cleaning The Wire Guides

    REMOVING AND CLEANING THE WIRE GUIDES Only use conventional cleaners to clean the guides. Undo the screw. Remove the guides from the holes in the back wall. After cleaning, re-tighten the screws on the guides with a screwdriver.

  • Page 56: Removing And Inserting The Oven Door

    REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR First, fully open the door (as far as it will go). Slightly lift the hinge retainers and pull the door towards you. Slowly close the door to a 45-degree angle (relative to the position of the fully closed door);...

  • Page 57: Mechanical Door Lock

    SOFT DOOR OPENING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door opening force, starting at the 75-degree angle. SOFT DOOR CLOSING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door closing force, starting at the 75-degree angle.

  • Page 58: Removing And Inserting The Oven Door Glass Pane

    REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR GLASS PANE Oven door glass pane can be cleaned from the inside, but it has to be removed first. Remove the oven door (see chapter "Removing and replacing the oven door"). Slightly lift the supports on the left and right side of the door (marking 1 on the support) and pull them away from the glass pane (marking 2 on the support).

  • Page 59: Replacing The Bulb

    REPLACING THE BULB The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before changing the bulb, remove the trays, the grid, and the guides. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. (Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W) Use a flat screwdriver to release the bulb cover and remove it.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem/error Solution There is no response of Disconnect the appliance from the power mains for a few minutes (undo the fuse or switch off the main switch); the sensors; the display is frozen. then, reconnect the appliance and switch it on. Call a service technician.

  • Page 61: Disposal

    DISPOSAL Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.

  • Page 62: Cooking Test

    COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard. Conventional baking Dish Equipment Guide (from System Tempera- Cooking the bottom) ture (°C) time (minutes) Shallow Cookies – enamel- 140-150 25-30 single level* coated baking sheet Shallow Cookies – two enamel- 140-150 25-30...
  • Page 63 Grill Dish Equipment Guide (from System Tempera- Cooking the bottom) ture (°C) time (minutes) Wire shelf/ Toast* 1:10-1:20 grid Wire shelf (support Minced grid) + meat patty shallow 20-25 (pljeskavica)* baking sheet as drip tray * Preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Page 64 COMBI ASIST STEAM_DM_60 en (10-15)

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