CONTENTS Your cooker Introduction Control panel Induction hob description Oven description Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails Cooling fan Accessories Door Push-pull knob Drawer Door lock Initial use Before using the oven Before using the induction hob Using the oven Using the induction hob Indications in the hob display Induction noises Pans...
YOUR COOKER Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of this cooker. This product is designed to offer optimum user- friendliness. The cooker has a wide range of settings, so you can always select the correct cooking method. Read this manual to learn how to get the most out of your cooker. In addition to information about operating the oven, you will also find background information that may be useful when using the appliance.
YOUR COOKER Control panel 1. Oven function knob 2. Display (cooking information and timer) A. Child lock symbol B. ECO oven function C. Oven thermostat symbol D. Cooking time symbol E. End time symbol F. Kitchen timer symbol G. Clock symbol H.
YOUR COOKER Oven description 1. Control panel 2. Rack levels 3. Oven door 4. Handle 5. Storage drawer/flap door (depending on model) Level 4 6. Leveling feet 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. Level 1 is mainly used in combination with bottom heat.
YOUR COOKER Accessories Your appliance is accompanied by a range of accessories, depending on the model. Only use original accessories; they are specially suited to your appliance. Not all accessories are suitable/available for every appliance (it may also differ by country).
YOUR COOKER Door • The door switches interrupt the operation of the oven when the door is opened during use. The oven continues operating when the door is closed. • Some cookers have a ‘Soft close door system’ (depending on the model). When closing the oven door, this system dampens the movement, from a certain angle, and silently closes the oven door.
YOUR COOKER Deactivate the door lock 1. Open the oven door. 2. Push the latch to the right by 90º until you feel a click (A). The door lock is deactivated. ▷ Activate the door lock 1. Open the oven door. 2.
YOUR COOKER Before using the oven • Remove all accessories from the inside of the oven and clean them with warm soapy water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning materials. • Set the oven at its highest setting for one hour with top and bottom heat (see ‘Operating the oven’).
Using the oven Energy-conscious use of the oven • Open the oven door as little as possible. • Prepare dishes with the same cooking temperature simultaneously (e.g., an apple pie and an oven dish) on the same grid, or above each other using hot air. You can also let meat stew at the same time.
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Cooking times • Flat, thin pieces require approximately 5 minutes less cooking time than thick or rolled pieces of meat. When cooking larger pieces of meat, cook for 15 to 20 minutes longer per 500 grams extra. • Put the meat in a roasting pan and douse in hot butter or fat. Place the meat in the roasting pan with the fatty side facing up.
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Large grill + Fan • Heating by means of the top heating elements. The fan distributes the heat. • This mode can be used for grilling meat, fish and vegetables. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2. •...
Using the induction hob Hob functions table Function Key(s) to use Description On/Off Press the On/Off key to switch the induction hob On or Off. Timer Press a cooking zone selection key and set a power level. Then again press the cooking zone selection key to activate the timer function.
Indications in the hob display In display Status Power setting cooking zone; 1 = low setting / 9 = high setting Boost function active. No (suitable) pan on cooking zone (pan detection symbol). Bridge cooking zones are connected Timer function selected The power level available for the selected cooking zone has been exceeded.
Pans • Always place a pan in the middle of a cooking zone. • Induction cooking requires a particular quality of pan. Pans that have already been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable for use on an induction hob. •...
Pressure cookers Induction cooking is very suitable for cooking in pressure cookers. The cooking zone reacts very quickly, and so the pressure cooker is quickly up to pressure. As soon as you switch a cooking zone Off, the cooking process stops immediately. Power level setting The power can be set to 9 different levels.
OPERATION Operating the oven 1. Turn the ‘oven function knob’ to select an oven function. Consult the table in chapter ‘Oven functions table ‘to select the preferred function. ▷ Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging. 2. Turn the ‘settings knob’ to set an oven temperature (between 30 and 275 ºC). As long as the temperature indication is flashing you can change it using the settings knob.
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OPERATION Setting the ‘cooking time’ In this setting you can set how long the oven needs to operate (cooking time). 1. Select an oven function using the oven function knob and set the temperature with the settings knob. 2. Press the ‘timer key’ to select the ‘cooking time’ function. The pictogram for the ‘cooking time’...
OPERATION 7. Press the ‘start/stop key’ to start the cooking process. ▷ The oven starts at the set time minus the cooking (preparation) time. ▷ After the set time expires, the oven will automatically stop operating (end of cooking). An acoustic signal will be heard which you may turn Off by pressing any key. ▷...
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OPERATION Once the child lock is activated and no timer function has been set (only the clock is displayed), the oven will not work. If the child lock is activated after a timer function has been set, the oven will work; however, the settings cannot be changed. When the child lock is activated, oven functions or additional functions cannot be changed.
OPERATION Operating the Induction hob Switching On and power setting 1. Place a pan in the middle of a cooking zone. 2. Press the On/Off key until you hear a single acoustic signal. A point will appear on all cooking zone displays. ▷...
OPERATION Switching Off one cooking zone One cooking zone is switched On. The display shows a power level between 1 and 9, or ‘P’. 1. Press the selection key from the cooking zone to be switched Off. 2. Press the - key to set the power level to zero ‘0’. The cooking zone switches Off.
OPERATION Cooking-timer Setting the cooking-timer 1. Select the desired cooking zone and set the power level. 2. Press the cooking zone selection key again. An acoustic signal will be emitted; the timer symbol ‘t’ and ‘00’ will appears on the ▷...
OPERATION Connecting the Bridge induction cooking zones Two Bridge induction cooking zones can be connected to each other. This creates one large zone that can be used, for example, with a grill plate or a large fish pan on the same power. The pan must be large enough to cover the centres of the front and rear bridge induction cooking zone.
CLEANING Please note! Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before beginning repairs. Preferably unplug the appliance, switch Off the fuses, or set the switch in the meter cupboard to zero. Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure steam cleaner to clean the device. General Front of the unit •...
CLEANING Cleaning the oven Clean the oven regularly to prevent fat and leftover food from accumulating, especially on interior and exterior surfaces, the door and seal. • Clean exterior surfaces with a soft cloth and soapy warm water. Wipe afterwards with a clean, damp cloth and dry the surfaces.
CLEANING Removing and cleaning the guide rails. Use conventional cleaning products to clean the guide rails. • Grasp the guide rails at the bottom and tilt them towards the middle of the oven (A). • Remove the guide rails from the holes in the back wall (B). Do not clean the extendible guides in the dishwasher.
CLEANING Removing the oven door (depending on model) 1. Fully open the door (as far as it will go). 2. A. Rotate the stoppers all the way back. B. Rotate the stoppers back by 90°. C. Slightly lift the door latches and pull them towards you. 3.
CLEANING Removing the oven window • Remove the glass from the door to be able to clean it from the inside. • First remove the oven door (see chapter ‘Removing the oven door’). 1. Lift the brackets on the left and right side of the door upwards slightly (to marker 1 on the bracket) and pull this away from the glass slightly (to marker 2 on the bracket).
CLEANING Replacing the oven lamp Disconnect the appliance from the mains by removing the plug from the socket before the changing the light. The lamp can be very hot! Use protection when removing the lamp. The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination.
When in doubt on the proper operation of your appliance, this does not automatically mean there is a defect. Try to address the problem yourself first by checking the points mentioned below or for more information visit the ‘www.ASKO.com’ website. Problems with the...
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SOLVING PROBLEMS Problems with the Possible cause Solution induction hob Error code E2. Appliance overheated. The appliance has been switched Off because of overheating. Fault code Er or E + number. There has been an error in Disconnect the appliance from the electronic circuit.
INSTALLATION Setting the maximum total hob power Maximum cooking hob power is limited to 7200 W. This setting can be decreased to 2800 W, 3500 W, or 6000 W. The setting can be made within 30 seconds after connecting the cooking hob to the power mains: 1.
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INSTALLATION Mounting the door lock • Mount the door lock with two screws on the front middle at the top of the oven cavity. Mounting the storage drawer handle (accessory) • Mount the handle with two screws on the front top of the drawer. Prevention from tipping over WARNING: In order to prevent tipping of the appliance, stabilising means must be installed.
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.
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The appliance identification card is located on the inside of the appliance. When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card. en (01-20)
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