YOUR OVEN Your oven Introduction Control panel Description Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails Accessories Door Cooling fan Main functions Keys Navigation Initial use What to do first Operation Selecting your function Function settings mode Progress mode Finish display Changing settings during the progress Functions table Steam function Culisensor...
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.
YOUR OVEN Description 1. Control panel 2. Water reservoir cover 2. Oven levels 3. Oven door 4. Door handle Level 5 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.
YOUR OVEN 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. Be sure that all the accessories that are being used are able to withstand the temperature settings of the chosen oven function.
YOUR OVEN Accessories that can be supplied with your appliance (depending on the model) Perforated steam dish; 1/3GN. Perforated steam dish; 1/2GN. • Note: discolouration may occur at temperatures above 180 °C! This will not influence the proper function of the oven. •...
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YOUR OVEN Oven Hot air Hot air + bottom heat Bottom + top heat Large grill Grill Large grill + fan Upper heat Bottom heat Bottom heat + fan Pro roasting Eco hot air Fast preheat Programs and favourites Favourites Programs Defrost Manual defrost...
YOUR OVEN Keys In the table below you can find the discription of the different keys. Keys Description of the keys Stop key: - Press short: cancel operation or go one step back in the menu. - Press long: turn the appliance off or on. Light key: - To turn the cavity light on or off.
YOUR OVEN Navigation active area function knob stop key navigation keys confirm key selection knob By turning the function knob away from the 0-position, the icon of the chosen main function is lit. The display will show the icon and name of the activated function for about 1,5 seconds.
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YOUR OVEN At the top of the display is a feedback bar. This bar shows where you are in the menu and what setting you are changing. Functions / settings are separated with a vertical line. SETTINGS l GENERAL l SOUND l KEY SOUND EN 12...
INITIAL USE What to do first • 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; this is normal.
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INITIAL USE Setting the time TIME l HOUR 1. Turn the selection knob and change the hours. 2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. 3. Turn the selection knob and change the minutes. 4.
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INITIAL USE Test strip French German Display number/colour Type hardness (°df) hardness (°dH) of the bars 4 green bars Very soft water 0 - 90 0 - 9 0 - 5 1 red bar Soft water 90 -178 9 - 18 5 - 10 2 red bars Rather hard water...
OPERATION Selecting your function Select a function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the table in chapter ‘Functions table’ to see which functions are available. • Go directly to the progress mode by pressing the confirm key (this key is blinking if it is possible to start the program).
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OPERATION 5. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. The next sub-function setting becomes active. OVEN l COOKING TIME 14:30 °C ▷ The timer icon shows that there is no timer necessary for this function.
OPERATION Progress mode • Left side on the screen, the temperature is displayed (if the set temperature is not reached, the temperature will switch between cavity temp (grey) and set temp (white)). If the set temperature is reached a pop-up will appear ‘set temperature is reached’. •...
OPERATION Add extra time 1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Add extra time’. 2. The time setting becomes active and can be changed directly by rotating the selection knob. 3. Confirm by means of the confirm key. The previous process is activated again. Gratin 1.
Functions table Consult the table to choose the desired function. Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging. Function Description Oven functions Hot Air • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven. • This mode provides uniform heating and is ideal for baking.
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Function Description Large Grill • Heating by means of the upper element and grill element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. Use just before the end of the baking or roasting time.
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Function Description Top Heat • Heating only by means of the upper heating element. • This mode can be used when you wish to bake/ roast the top part of your dish. • Place the baking tray or oven rack in the middle of the oven.
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Function Description ECO Hot air • Heating by means of hot air. ECO hot air uses less energy but gives the same result as the hot air setting. Cooking takes a few minutes longer. • This mode can be used for roasting meat and baking pastry.
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Function Description Combi steam functions Hot air + Steam density 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. •...
Function Description Defrost • With this function, the air circulates by means of the fan. The air will be heated to a temperature of 30 °C. • Use this function to defrost frozen dishes. Programs and Favourites • Programs: for baking and roasting. Select a dish from a list of pre-programmed dishes.
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• Steam does not distribute smell or taste, enabling meat or fish to be cooked together with vegetables. • Steam is also suitable for blanching, defrosting and warming or keeping a dish warm. Sous vide Using the sous vide steam function: •...
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Any water remaining in the steam system after cooking will be pumped back into the water reservoir. Empty, clean and dry the water reservoir after using the steam function. Only fill the reservoir just prior to using it! EN 27...
Culisensor If the culisensor is plugged in, the culisensor screen will be shown and a small culisensor icon will appear next to the time. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. The core temperature is measured by means of the temperature probe. 1.
Settings menu The settings menu is only available by pressing the ‘plus key’ when the appliance is in standby mode. Setting Description General Language Time Date Sound Display Brightness Clock size Night mode Appliance to stand-by mode Cooking Default program intensity Steam Preheat settings System...
Display You can set the following from this menu: • Brightness (low, mid, high) • Night mode (start and end time for lower display brightness: first display set start timer, second display set end time) • Clock size (small / large) •...
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+ Menu Description Icon Cooking info Request more information about the selected function. Fast preheat Preheat the oven to the desired temperature quickly (not available in combination with delayed start). Delayed start The cooking process will start automatically and will be finished at the preferred time. Only available if a cooking time is set, not available in combination with preheat.
Cooking information The cooking info screen will give more information about the chosen function, like the needed equipment and for what kind of purposes the function is used. Fast preheat There are two different ways to use fast preheat: Activate the fast preheat in the settings menu (to be default on or off) 1.
Delayed start Use the ‘delayed start’ function to start cooking at a later time, by setting the desired finishing time. 1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’). 2. Select ‘Delayed start’ with the right navigation key. 3. Press the confirm key. The display will show the delay start symbol, the cooking time and the end time.
4. To add a stage, choose the second function by pressing the navigation keys or pressing the selection knob. 5. Press the confirm key. The display will switch to the settings screen. 6. Select the desired function, set the temperature and time. 7.
Favourites (see chapter ‘Finish display’) • You can select your own stored recipes in ‘favourites’. • If there are no saved recipes, a pop-up will appear: ‘No saved dishes’. • The name of the recipe appears in the text bar and the saved oven settings are shown.
Warming • Regenerate ▷ This mode 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. •...
CLEANING Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance 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 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.
CLEANING descaling action, it also has a cleansing and anti-bacterial effect, ensuring that the appliance’s internal components are preserved in an optimum hygienic state. Therefore food’s good taste is preserved and the appliance’s service life is extended. • Water is used for the steaming process. Water contains calcium and magnesium.
CLEANING Replacing the oven light bulb The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination. The lamp is a consumer item and therefore not covered by warranty. Replace the defective lamp with a lamp of the same type.
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.
CLEANING Removing the oven door glass The inside of the glass in the oven door can be cleaned. For this it must be removed from the oven door. 1. Slightly lift (1) and shift (2) the clamps at the lower left and right of the door to release the glass (A).
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’.
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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) •...
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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The appliance rating label 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 (06-18)