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Asko OCS8456S Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer!
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will
meet your expectations and fulfi l your needs for many years to come.
Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality and
high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the
reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.

Operating instructions

COMBINED STEAM OVEN
BO4CS2L1-42 OCS8456S

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Dear customer! Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfi l your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
  • Page 2 Instructions for installation and connection are supplied on a separate sheet. Instructions for use are also available at our website: www.asko.com / < http://www.asko.com /> Important information Tip, note...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS COMBINED STEAM OVEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTROL UNIT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING THE OVEN: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME FILLING THE WATER TANK SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) STEP 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND SETTINGS STEP 2: TIMER FUNCTIONS –...

  • Page 4: Combined Steam Oven

    COMBINED STEAM OVEN (DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The fi gure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have diff erent equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.
  • Page 5 WIRE GUIDES Never place the deep baking tray in the fi rst guide during The wire guides allow preparation of the food on fi ve the cooking process, except when grilling food or using the levels (please note that the levels/guides are counted roasting spit and you are only using the deep tray as a drip tray.
  • Page 6 SYNCHRONIZATION BAR The bar can be installed or removed on the fully retractable telescopic guides. First, completely pull out both guides of the desired level. Insert the bar into the two slots on the guides and push the guides in with your hand until they stop.

  • Page 7: Control Unit

    CONTROL UNIT PROFESSIONAL MODE MY RECIPES QUICK ACCESS TO STEAM EXTRA GENERAL PROGRAMS FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC SETTINGS ON/OFF KEY OVEN Selection and MINUTE START/STOP LIGHTING CONFIRMA- MINDER/ ON/OFF KEY TION KNOB ALARM Long touch: START Select the setting by rotating the knob. Long touch during operation: STOP Confi...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Before Connecting The Oven

    Safe and correct use of the steam oven Leave the appliance at room temperature for some time before connecting it to the power mains to allow all components to adapt to room temperature. If the oven is stored at a temperature near or below freezing point, there is a danger for some components, especially the pumps.

  • Page 10: 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. Before using the oven for the fi...
  • Page 11 TESTING WATER HARDNESS Water hardness test should be carried out before fi rst 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. Wait one minute and observe the number of stripes on the paper.

  • Page 12: 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”...

  • Page 13: 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 fl ash on the display. Set the time of day. Confi rm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Press the KNOB to set the time.

  • Page 14: 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. The NAME of the selected menu will appear at the top.
  • Page 15 A) COOKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD (Auto mode) Confi rm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select the Auto mode. Confi rm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the type of food and the dish. Confi rm the selection.
  • Page 16 B) STEAM COOKING (quick access to steam programs) Confi rm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Steam. Confi rm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confi rm. 1 Preheating 2 Hot air with steam 3 Oven temperature...
  • Page 17 C) COOKING BY SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE (Professional mode) Confi rm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Professional (Pro) mode. Confi rm the selection. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confi rm. 1 Preheating 2 System 3 Oven temperature...
  • Page 18 COOKING SYSTEMS (depending on the model) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERA- (°C) TURE (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity 30 – 250 will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Pastry or meat can only be baked/roasted at a single height level.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Timer Functions - Duration

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

  • Page 20: Step 3: Step Cooking

    STEP 3: STEP COOKING This mode allows you to combine three diff erent cooking modes successively in a single cooking process. Choose diff erent 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 21 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, fi sh, sausages; –...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Start The Cooking Process

    STEP 4: START THE COOKING PROCESS The START/STOP key will fl ash before the start of the cooking process. Start the cooking process by briefl y touching the START key. Rotate the KNOB to change the current settings during cooking. STEP 5: END OF COOKING AND SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN For a pause in the cooking process, press the START/STOP key and hold it for a while.
  • Page 23 SAVING USER-DEFINED PROGRAMS (MY RECIPES) Choose the symbol and enter the name by rotating the KNOB and confi rming respective letters. If necessary, delete a character using the arrow; use the check mark or touch the START/STOP key to confi rm the name.

  • Page 24: 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 water into the deep baking tray and place it in the lower guide. After 13 minutes, food residues on the enamel surfaces will have softened and they will be easy to wipe off...
  • Page 25 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.If the child lock is activated after a timer function has been set, then the oven will operate normally;...

  • Page 26: 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.Confi rm 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 fi...

  • Page 27: 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, fi nd 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 fi...
  • Page 28 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 refl...
  • Page 29 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 refl ect the heat.Always place the baking trays on the grid. If you are using the supplied baking sheet, remove the grid.
  • Page 30 LARGE GRILL, GRILL When grilling food with the large grill, the upper heater and the grill heater fi tted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. When grilling with normal (not large) grill, only grill heater, a part of the large grill set, will operate. Preheat the infrared (grill) heater for fi...
  • Page 31 Grilling table – large grill Type of food Weight Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the bottom) (°C) (min) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180 g/piece 10-15 Beefsteak, well done 180 g/piece 15-20 Pork neck fillet 150 g/piece 15-20 Cutlets/chops 280 g/piece 20-25 Veal escalope 140 g/piece...
  • Page 32 GRILL WITH FAN In this operating mode, the grill heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Suitable for grilling meat, fi sh, and vegetables. (See descriptions and tips for GRILL.) Type of food Weight Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the bottom) (°C) (min) MEAT...
  • Page 33 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.) Type of food Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the bottom) (°C)
  • Page 34 360° 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.
  • Page 35 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 diff er 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 36 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 bottom) (°C) (min)
  • Page 37 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. PRESERVATION Prepare the food to be preserved and jars as usual.
  • Page 38 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. When grilling directly on the grid, smear it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking onto it and insert it into the 2nd guide. Insert a drip tray into the 1st guide.
  • Page 39 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 40 STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water. Meat Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the bottom) (°C) (min) Sauerkraut and sausage 30-40 Beef steak 1000 40-50...
  • Page 41 Type of food Weight Ratio food: Guide Temperature Cooking time liquid (from the bot- (°C) (min) tom) Asparagus 15-25 Spinach 10-15 Swiss chard 15-20 Mixed vegetables 1000 25-35 Cabbage 35-45 Chinese cabbage 30-40 Eggplant / aubergines 10-20 Courgettes 10-20 Potatoes, whole 30-40 Potatoes, sliced 25-35...
  • Page 42 Fruit Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the bottom) (°C) (min) Apple slices 5-15 Apricot slices 5-15 Cherries 10-15 Gooseberries 5-15 Pear – chunks 5-15 Plums 5-15 Rhubarb 5-15 Nectarines 5-10 Defrosting Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Defrosting time (from the bottom)

  • Page 43: Maintenance & Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE & CLEANING CONVENTIONAL OVEN CLEANING You may use the standard cleaning procedure to clean Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply stubborn dirt in the oven (using cleaners or an oven and wait for the appliance to cool down. spray).

  • Page 44: Using The Steam Clean Function To Clean The Oven

    USING THE STEAM CLEAN FUNCTION TO CLEAN THE OVEN Before running the Steam Clean program, add fresh water into the water tank. Choose ”Extra/Additional Functions” in the main menu and select the Steam Clean symbol. Confi rm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Press the START key.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Filter Foam

    CLEANING THE FILTER FOAM Any time you clean the water tank or descale the appliance, also clean the fi lter foam. Open the water tank cover. Remove the inlet pipe from the pipe attachment. Clean the inlet pipe with the fi lter foam under running water.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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); then, lift the door and pull it out.

  • Page 48: 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 fi rst. 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 49: 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 fl at screwdriver to release the bulb cover and remove it.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Table

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

  • Page 51: 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 52: Cooking Test

    COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard. Conventional baking Dish Equipment Guide Temperature Cooking time System (from the (°C) (min) bottom) Shallow enamel- Shortbread - single level coated baking 140-150 * 25-40 sheet Shallow enamel- Shortbread - single level coated baking 140-150 * 25-40...
  • Page 53 Steaming Dish Equipment Guide Temperature Cooking time System (from the (°C) (min) bottom) perforated Broccoli, fresh; one container + 22-27 container baking sheet as drip tray perforated container + Broccoli, fresh; 300 g 17-22 baking sheet as drip tray perforated container + Peas, frozen;...
  • Page 54 Degrees of doneness for meat TYPE OF MEAT Core temperature (°C) BEEF 40-45 Rare 55-60 Medium 65-70 Well done 75-80 VEAL Well done 75-85 PORK Medium 65-70 Well done 75-85 LAMB Well done MUTTON Rare 55-60 Medium 65-70 Well done GOAT MEAT Medium Well done...
  • Page 56 COMBI_STEAM_DM_45 en/au (09-16)

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