CONTENTS Your oven Introduction Control panel Description Touch screen Main displays Function-setting display Stand-by display Initial use Initial use Operation Using the ‘Plus’ menu Opening the keyboard Oven function Using the microwave Microwave function Using the ‘Extras’ functions Functions table Delayed start Stage cooking Additional functions...
YOUR OVEN Introduction Congratulations on choosing this Asko combi microwave oven. This product is designed to offer simple operation and optimum user-friendliness. The oven has a wide range of settings enabling you to select the correct cooking method every time.
YOUR OVEN Control panel 10 15 10 10 2015 01. On/Off key; use to: ▷ switch on the appliance. ▷ switch to stand-by ▷ switch off the appliance. Keep the ‘On / Off’ key pressed until the appliance switches off. 02.
YOUR OVEN Description Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1. Control panel 2. Shelf levels 3. Oven door 4. Door handle The following accessories are supplied with your oven: • Baking tray; to be used for pastries and cakes. Do not use the baking tray for the microwave functions! •...
YOUR OVEN Guide rails • The oven has four guide rails (level 1 to 4). • Level 1 is mainly used for microwave functions. Levels 3 and 4 are used mainly for the grill function. • Place the oven rack or baking tray in the gap between the guide rail sliders.
YOUR OVEN Main displays Start display 10 : 15 OVEN EXTRAS Plus menu (01) • Tap the plus symbol to open the ‘Plus’ menu. The contents of this menu change according to the control options available at that time. Oven (02) •...
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YOUR OVEN Lighting (07) • Tap on the ‘lamp’ symbol to switch the oven light on or off. • The oven light will also light up when you open the oven door or start cooking. The oven light will dim automatically (unless this is adjusted in the settings).
YOUR OVEN Function-setting display PROGRAMS 10 : 15 °C Hot air Selecting a function (01) • Tap on the arrows above and below the function or sweep over the symbol to select a function (see also ‘Opening the Keyboard’). Setting temperature/power (02) •...
YOUR OVEN Stand-by display 10 15 10 10 2015 9:27 °C Display time (digital/01) • Actual time of day. Display time (analog/02 and 03) • Actual time of day. • The hour hand of the analog clock is indicated with a ‘closed’ circle (02) and the minute hand with an ‘open’...
INITIAL USE Initial use • Clean the oven interior and accessories with hot water and washing-up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges and similar. • The oven will emit a particular odor when it is used for the first time;...
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INITIAL USE Setting the time TIME 12 : 00 1. Tap on the arrows above and below the time or swipe over the time to adjust it. 2. For fast entry, tap in the centre of the time display; a pop-up keyboard will appear on which the desired time can be typed (see ‘Opening the Keyboard’...
OPERATION Using the ‘Plus’ menu 10 : 15 OVEN EXTRAS The ‘Plus’ menu comprises a number of functions or settings. The offered plus functions depend on the display that is active. SETTINGS Go to the appliance settings STAGE COOKING Combine up to three functions in one cooking process KEY LOCK To clean the dashboard or to apply as child...
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OPERATION FAST PREHEAT Preheat the oven space quickly Don't insert the dish yet DELAYED START The cooking process starts automatically at the preferred time STAGE COOKING Combine up to three functions in one cooking process • From the oven, microwave or combi function-setting display, the following functions can be found in the ‘Plus’...
OPERATION Opening the keyboard A keyboard can be opened for fast entry of a function, temperature, power or cooking time. A quick setting can be selected with this or a value can be entered. 10 : 15 °C Hot air 1.
Oven function Use the oven functions to cook dishes using, for instance, hot air, bottom heat and grill. PROGRAMS 10 : 15 °C Hot air • Various oven functions can be selected. • A temperature and a cooking time can be set for each oven function. •...
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10 21 23 : 54 °C 10 : 45 °C • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷ current temperature (165 °C) ▷ set temperature (180 °C) ▷ status indicator time (outer circle) ▷ status indicator temperature (inner circle) ▷...
Using the microwave Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The energy makes it possible to cook or warm up dishes without affecting the form or colour. • The microwave is used for: ▷ Microwave function ▷ Combi functions Cooking principle 1. The microwaves generated by the microwave are spread evenly by a distribution system.
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Cookware Microwave safe Remarks Aluminium foil Can be used in small quantities to prevent certain parts of the dish from overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used. ...
Microwave function Do not use metal cookware or utensils. See ‘Guidelines for microwave cookware’. Do not preheat the oven. Select a power level appropriate for the meal you are cooking. For this open the tab at the bottom of the display. 1.
Microwave table Power level 1000 W • For quick heating of drinks, water and dishes containing a lot of moisture. • For cooking fresh or frozen vegetables. 750 W • For preparing and heating of drinks and dishes. 600 W •...
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10 : 15 PROGRAMS WARMING COMBI FAST PREHEAT CLEANING The following functions can now be selected: • Fast preheat • Combi ▷ Hot air + Microwave ▷ Grill + Fan + Microwave • Cleaning (see ‘Cleaning’ chapter) • Warming (see ‘Additional functions’ chapter): ▷...
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PROGRAMS 10 15 °C Fast preheat 4. Select a temperature (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 5. Start fast preheat using the confirm key. • Fast preheat can also be linked to a cooking process. • Activate ‘FAST PREHEAT’ from the ‘Plus’ menu to do so. •...
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PROGRAMS 10 : 15 0 : 15 °C H : M Hot air + Microwave 5. Select a combi function (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 6. Select a temperature (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 7. Select a power level (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 8.
Functions table Consult the table to choose the desired function. Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging. • Only use glass dishes that can withstand temperatures of 250 °C. Function Description Oven functions Hot Air • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven.
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Function Description Top + Bottom heat • Heating by means of the upper and lower heating elements. • This mode can be used for traditional baking and roasting. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2. • Suggested temperature: 200 °C •...
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Function Description Bottom Heat • Heating only by means of the lower heating element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2. •...
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Function Description Large grill + fan • Heating by means of the top heating elements. The heat is distributed by the fan. • This mode can be used for grilling meat, fish and vegetables. • Place the oven rack on level 4 and the baking tray on level 2.
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Function Description Grill + Fan + Microwave • The dish is cooked with a combination of microwaves, grill and fan. This shortens the cooking time, but the dishes do get a nice brown crispy top. • This setting is suitable for cooking small portions or thin pieces of fish, meat or poultry.
Delayed start Use the ‘delayed start’ function to start cooking at a later time. The delayed start function can only be selected via the ‘Plus’ menu in an oven function or combi function. See the ‘Using the ‘Plus’ menu’ chapter. Setting a delayed start time 1.
10 15 10 : 45 11 : 15 °C • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷ set temperature (180 °C) ▷ start time (10:45) ▷ end time (11:15) (only visible if a cooking time has been set!) Stage cooking •...
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6. Select a cooking time (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 7. Confirm the setting of stage 1 using the confirm key. 00 : 10 °C H : M 00 : 10 8. Tap on ‘2’ to show the stage 2 settings. 9.
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Delete a stage by tapping on the cross next to the settings. A stage can only be deleted if it has not yet started. 14. By pressing the confirm key again, the oven starts to work according to stage 1 (the activated stage is displayed in white). When the set time has elapsed, the following stage will be activated, this being stage 2 and later stage 3 if this has been set.
Additional functions Several additional functions or programs can be selected. 1. Tap on ‘EXTRAS’ to show the appliance’s extra functions. 10 : 15 PROGRAMS WARMING COMBI FAST PREHEAT CLEANING The following additional functions and programs can now be selected: • Warming: ▷...
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Selecting warming functions 1. Tap on ‘EXTRAS’ to show the appliance’s extra functions. 2. Tap on ‘WARMING’ to open the warming function menu. PROGRAMS 10 : 15 1 : 00 °C H : M Plate warming 3. Choose the desired warming function (plate warming, defrost or keep warm).
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FAVOURITES MEAT FISH AND CRUSTACEANS VEGETABLES PROGRAMS 3. Tap on ‘FAVOURITES’ or one of the automatic program categories. ▷ Select one of your saved dishes in ‘FAVOURITES’. ▷ Select a dish from the available list in the automatic programs. MEAT PORK BEEF POULTRY...
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• Open information about the chosen program using the info tab. Information about the required accessories and the shelf level in the oven can be read in this tab. Sometimes information about cooking the dish may also be found in this tab. •...
Settings 1. From the start display, tap on the plus symbol. SETTINGS Go to the appliance settings STAGE COOKING Combine up to three functions in one cooking process KEY LOCK To clean the dashboard or to apply as child lock 2.
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GENERAL You can set the following from this menu: • Language (language of the touch screen) • Time (Current time) • Time display (12 or 24 hour clock) • Date (current date) • Date display (date visible or not in the ‘stand-by’ display) SOUND You can set the following from this menu: •...
CLEANING Cleaning the appliance Clean the oven regularly to prevent fat and food particles from accumulating, especially on the surfaces of the interior and the exterior, the door and the seal. • Activate the child lock (to prevent that the appliance is switched on accidentally).
CLEANING Removing and cleaning the guide rails Use conventional cleaning products to clean the guide rails. • Remove the screw using a screwdriver. • Remove the guide rails from the holes in the back wall. Save the guide rail spacers carefully. Return the spacers after cleaning. This prevents sparks being created during use.
CLEANING Replacing the oven light bulb The light bulbs (2x) (halogen G9, 230 V, 25 W) are a consumer items and therefore not covered by warranty. To replace it, first remove the baking tray, oven rack and guide rails. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
SOLVING PROBLEMS General If you have problems with your oven, consult the error overview below. Should the problems persist, please contact the Customer Services Department. The food stays raw • Check whether the timer has been set and you have pressed the confirm key.
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Repairs should only be performed by a qualified service technician. If maintenance is required, take the plug from the socket and contact the Asko customer service. Have the following information to hand when you call: • The model number and serial number (stated on the inside of the oven door) •...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model OCM8478G Supply 230 V ~ 50 Hz Energy consumption Maximum power 3400 W Grill function 2100 W Hot air function 1600 W Microwave power output 90 W/1000 W (IEC - 705) Microwave Frequenty 2450 Mhz Cooling system...
YOUR OVEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of the appliance and packaging This product is made from sustainable materials. However, the appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its useful life. The government can provide you with information about this. The packaging of the appliance can be recycled.
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