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STEAM OVEN
OCS8478G / BO4CS2T2-42
OCS8678G / BO6SA2T2-42

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use STEAM OVEN OCS8478G / BO4CS2T2-42 OCS8678G / BO6SA2T2-42...
  • Page 2 Manual EN 3 - EN 61 Pictograms used Important information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Your oven Introduction Control panel Description Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails Accessories Door Cooling fan Touch screen Main displays Function-setting display Stand-by display Initial use Initial use Operation Using the ‘Plus’ menu Opening the keyboard Oven function Steam function Steam tables Using the ‘Extras’...

  • Page 4: Your Oven

    YOUR OVEN Introduction Congratulations on choosing this Asko steam 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. This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to information about operating the oven, you will also find background information that may be useful when using the appliance.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    YOUR OVEN Control panel 10 15 10 10 2015 01. On/Off button; 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. X button; use to: ▷...

  • Page 6: Description

    YOUR OVEN Description 1. Control panel 2. Water reservoir valve 3. Shelf levels 4. Oven door Level 5 5. Door handle Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails • The oven has four or five guide rails (Level 1 to 4/5), depending on the model.
  • Page 7 YOUR OVEN Accessories that can be supplied with your appliance (depending on the model) Enamelled baking tray; to be used for pastries and cakes. • Do not use the enamelled baking tray for microwave functions! • Suitable for pyrolysis cleaning. Oven rack;...

  • Page 8: Door

    YOUR OVEN Door • The door switches interrupt the operation of the steam oven when the door is opened during use. The oven continues operating when the door is closed. • This oven has a ‘Soft close door system’. When closing the oven door, this system dampens the movement, from a certain angle, and silently closes the oven door.

  • Page 9: Main Displays

    YOUR OVEN Main displays Start display 10 : 15 OVEN EXTRAS STEAM Plus menu (01) • Tap the plus symbol to open the ‘Plus’ menu. The contents of this menu changes according to the control options available at that time. Oven (02) •...
  • Page 10 YOUR OVEN Light (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).

  • Page 11: Function-Setting Display

    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 the temperature (02) •...

  • Page 12: Stand-By Display

    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’...

  • Page 13: Initial Use

    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;...
  • Page 14 INITIAL USE 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’...
  • Page 15 INITIAL USE Checking the water hardness You can measure water hardness using the ‘paper test strip’ supplied with your appliance. For information about water hardness in your region please contact your local water board. Using the ‘paper test strip’ Dip the test strip in water for 1 second. Wait 1 minute and read the number of bars on the paper strip.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Using the ‘Plus’ menu 10 : 15 OVEN EXTRAS STEAM 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...
  • Page 17 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 ADD STEAM 1-3X Divide up to 3 steam cycles evenly over the cooking process • From the oven-, steam or combi function-settings display, the following functions can be found in the ‘Plus’...

  • Page 18: Opening The Keyboard

    OPERATION ▷ Key Lock; Lock all the keys to clean the dashboard or to prevent that the appliance gets into progress accidentally. Hold the key pressed until the key lock is enabled. Opening the keyboard A keyboard can be opened for fast entry of a function, temperature or cooking time.

  • Page 19: Use

    Oven function Use the oven function menu 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. •...
  • Page 20 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) ▷...

  • Page 21: Steam Function

    Sous vide Using the sous vide steam function: • Vacuuming ▷ First vacuum the food in plastic using the Asko vacuuming drawer. This process removes most of the air from the plastic bag. The bag preserves nutrients and taste during cooking, resulting in food that is juicier, softer and tastier.
  • Page 22 Filling the water reservoir Always fill the reservoir with clean and cold tap water, bottled water without added minerals or distilled water suitable for consumption. 10 15 10 10 2015 10 15 10 10 2015 10 15 10 10 2015 1.
  • Page 23 Using a ‘Steam’ oven function Select the steam function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the Functions table for this. You can also consult the info tab. Tap on the tab at the bottom of the display to request more information about the selected function.
  • Page 24 10 21 23 : 54 °C 10 : 45 °C • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷ current temperature (95 °C) ▷ set temperature (100 °C) ▷ status indicator time (outer circle) ▷ status indicator temperature (inner circle) ▷...

  • Page 25: Steam Tables

    Steam tables Steam and Low temperature steam Use the settings and times in this table as guide lines for steaming. Always fill the water tank with fresh water to the maximum level. Time Dish Temperature Accessory (shelf level) (min.) Broccoli Florets 100 °C 12 - 16 Perforated steam dish (2)
  • Page 26 Sous vide Sous Vide cooking is cooking vacuum-packed food at low constant temperature over a long period of time. Dish Temperature Time (min.) Accessory (shelf level) Beef fillet medium (4 cm thickness) 60 °C 110 - 120 Oven rack (2) Beef fillet well done (4 cm thickness) 65 °C 90 - 100...
  • Page 27 COMBI: Hot air + Steam level 1, 2, 3 Use the settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting. Always fill the water tank with fresh water to the maximum level. Steam Accessory Dish Temperature Time (min.) level (shelf level)

  • Page 28: Using The 'Extras' Functions

    Using the ‘Extras’ functions Open the ‘Extras’ display to open the combi function menu or to preheat the oven quickly. A cleaning program, warming functions or automatic programs can also be selected. 10 : 15 OVEN EXTRAS STEAM Tap on ‘EXTRAS’ to show the appliance’s extra functions. 10 : 15 PROGRAMS WARMING...
  • Page 29 • Programs (see ‘Additional functions’ chapter): ▷ Favourites ▷ Automatic programs Fast preheat Use this oven function for preheating the oven quickly. Don’t insert a dish during Fast preheat. When the oven is heated to the set temperature, preheating is finished and the oven is ready to cook the dish. Using fast preheat 1.
  • Page 30 Combi • 3 different combi steam functions can be selected. ▷ Hot air + Steam level 1 ▷ Hot air + Steam level 2 ▷ Hot air + Steam level 3 • A temperature and a cooking time can be set for each combi function (see ‘Steam tables’...
  • Page 31 8. Select any additional settings using the ‘Plus’ button. 9. Start cooking the dish using the confirm button. 10 21 23 : 54 °C 10 : 45 °C • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷ current temperature (145 °C) ▷...

  • Page 32: Functions Table

    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 230 °C. Function Description Oven functions Hot Air • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven.
  • Page 33 Function Description Hot air + Bottom heat • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven and the bottom heating element. • This mode can be used to bake pizza, moist pastry, fruitcakes, leavened dough and short crust.
  • Page 34 Function Description Grill • Heating by means of the grill element. • This mode can be used for grilling a smaller amount of open sandwiches, beer sausages, and for toasting bread. • Place the oven rack is on level 4 and the baking tray on level 2.
  • Page 35 Function Description Pro Roasting • This setting has an automatic heating cycle. • First the meat is sealed at a high temperature by means of hot air and the top heating element. • Then the dish is slowly cooked at the low, preset temperature, with the top and bottom heating elements.
  • Page 36 Function Description Combi steam functions COMBI: Hot air + Steam level 1, 2, 3 • Heating by means of hot air in combination with steam. • The steam is sprayed into the oven cavity at regular High 3 intervals. • HIGH: cooking escalopes, steaks and smaller chuncks of meat.

  • Page 37: Culisensor

    Function Description Steam clean • With this function and a damp cloth, you can easily remove grease and dirt from the oven walls. • Use this function only when the oven has cooled down fully. Steam is sprayed into the oven cavity at regular intervals.
  • Page 38 PROGRAMS 10 : 15 °C °C Culisensor-mode 4. Select an oven function, temperature and core temperature (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 5. Start cooking the dish using the confirm button. 10 21 °C °C °C °C Culisensor mode • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷...
  • Page 39 Recommended core temperature Beef Fillet/sirloin medium 55 - 58° C Roast beef medium 55 - 60° C Round steak well-done 85 - 90 ºC Roast beef well-done 80 - 85 ºC Stewed beef well-done 90 ºC Pork Hoof/leg well-done 75 ºC Hoof/leg slightly pink 65 - 68 ºC...

  • Page 40: Add Steam

    Add steam Steam can be added to the cooking process before cooking is started (Add steam 1-3X) or during cooking (Add steam). Both functions can be found in the ‘Plus’ menu in the oven function menu. Add steam (1-3X) is recommended for cooking: •...

  • Page 41: Delayed Start

    5. Confirm the setting using the confirm button. A small symbol will appear below the plus symbol indicating the selected number of steam cycles. The symbol (and the circle on the outer circle) changes colour during the steam cycle. 6. Start cooking using the confirm button. 10 21 23 : 54 °C...
  • Page 42 2. Tap the plus symbol to open the ‘Plus’ menu. 3. Tap on ‘DELAYED START’ to open the function. DELAYED START 10 : 45 4. Select a start time (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 5. Confirm the set start time using the confirm button. The ‘delayed start time’...

  • Page 43: Stage Cooking

    Stage cooking • Open the ‘Stage cooking’ menu via the ‘Plus’ menu. See the ‘Using the ‘Plus’ menu’ chapter. • This function allows you to combine up to three functions in one cooking process. • Select different functions and settings to compose the cooking process of your preference.
  • Page 44 00 : 30 10 : 15 0 : 20 °C H : M Stage cooking 9. Confirm the setting of stage 2 using the confirm button. 00 : 10 °C H : M 00 : 20 °C H : M 00 : 30 10.

  • Page 45: Additional Functions

    00 : 18 10 27 17 : 32 °C 10 : 45 °C • The following values can now be read in the display: ▷ active stage (2) ▷ total remaining cooking time (00:18) ▷ current temperature (185 °C) ▷ active stage set temperature (200 °C) ▷...
  • Page 46 • Programs: ▷ Favourites ▷ Automatic programs Warming • Regenerate ▷ This function is used to warm already cooked dishes. The use of steam means there is no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved as though the dish is freshly-cooked. Various dishes can be regenerated simultaneously.
  • Page 47 3. Choose the desired warming function (regenerate, plate warming, defrost or keep warm). Adjust the settings if necessary (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter). 4. Start the function using the confirm button. Programs: • Favourites ▷ You can select your own stored recipes in ‘FAVOURITES’. See also ‘Saving a cooking method’.
  • Page 48 MEAT PORK BEEF POULTRY OTHER MEAT PROGRAMS PROGRAMS 10 : 15 1 : 05 INTENSITY Lamb - ribs 4. If necessary adjust the intensity and/or the weight. The intensity or weight cannot be adjusted in all automatic programs. 5. Start the chosen program using the confirm key. •...
  • Page 49 Saving a cooking method A function/cooking method is active (the oven has started). ADD TO FAVOURITES Save the current cooking settings to your favourites KEY LOCK To clean the dashboard or to apply as child lock 1. Open the ‘Plus’ menu and tap on ‘ADD TO FAVOURITES’. ADD TO FAVOURITES 2.

  • Page 50: Settings

    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.
  • Page 51 GENERAL You can set the following from this menu: • Language (language of the touch screen) • 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: •...

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    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).

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Water Tank Filter

    CLEANING Cleaning the water tank filter If the water tank filter is dirty, you can clean it under the tap. 1. Remove the suction tube with the filter. 2. Clean it out under the tap and put it back into position. Ensure that the filter touches the base of the water tank.

  • Page 54: Removing And Cleaning The Guide Rails

    CLEANING • Water is used for the steaming process. Water contains calcium and magnesium. Heat causes the water to condense, leaving a mineral deposit (not harmful to humans). • If the descaling cycle is interrupted prior to the end of the cycle, the program must be restarted from the beginning.

  • Page 55: Removing The Oven Door

    CLEANING Removing the oven door Keep your fingers away from the hinges of the oven door. The hinges are spring loaded and can cause injury if they spring back. Make sure that the hinge latches are applied correctly to lock the hinges.

  • Page 56: Removing The Oven Door Glass

    CLEANING Install the oven door 1. Hold the door at an angle of approximately 45° in front of the oven. 2. Insert the hinges into the slots and make sure they are both positioned correctly. 3. Open the door to the fully open position. 4.

  • Page 57: Solving Problems

    SOLVING PROBLEMS General If you have problems with your oven, then consult the error overview below. Should the problems persist, then please contact the Customer Services Department. The food stays raw • Check whether the timer has been set and you have pressed the ‘confirm key’.
  • Page 58 Repairs should only be performed by a qualified service technician. If maintenance is required, then remove the mains 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) •...

  • Page 59: Your Oven And The Environment

    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.

  • Page 60: Cooking Test

    COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard OCS8678G Baking Dish Equipment Guide (from Temperature Cooking time System the bottom) (°C) (min) Shortbread - single level Shallow enamel-coated 140-150 * 20-35 baking tray Shortbread - single level...
  • Page 61 COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard OCS8478G Baking Dish Equipment Guide (from Temperature Cooking time System the bottom) (°C) (min) Shortbread - single level Shallow enamel-coated 140-150 * 25-40 baking tray Shortbread - single level Shallow enamel-coated 140-150 * 25-40...
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