Additional information on products, accessories, appliance safely and have understood the replacement parts and services can be found at associated hazards. www.neff-international.com and in the online shop www.neff-eshop.com Children must not play with, on, or around the appliance. Children must not clean the...
Important safety information en Warning (Important safety Risk of scalding! information The accessible parts become hot during ■ operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance. General information i n f o r m a t i o n I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y When you open the appliance door, hot Risk of scalding!
Causes of damage Warning ]Causes of damage Hazard due to magnetism! Permanent magnets are used in the control General information panel or in the control elements. They may C a u s e s o f d a m a g e affect electronic implants, e.g.
Environmental protection en Steam 7Environmental protection Caution! Baking tins: Ovenware must be heat and steam ■ Your new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. Here resistant. Silicone baking tins are not suitable for t e c t i o n E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o you can find tips on how to save even more energy combined operation with steam.
Getting to know your appliance Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual *Getting to know your details and colours may differ. appliance Control panel In this chapter, we will explain the displays and controls. In the control panel, set your appliance's different y o u r a p p l i a n c e G e t t i n g t o k n o w You will also find out about the various functions of your...
Getting to know your appliance en FullTouch TFT display Steaming ‹ With the FullTouch TFT display, you can navigate Cooking with steam ~ "FullSteam – Steam cooking" through the lines and select settings. on page 16 To adjust a setting, touch the appropriate point on the Baking and roasting assistant £...
Getting to know your appliance Slow cooking 70 - 120 °C For gentle and slow cooking of seared, tender pieces of meat in ovenware without Š a lid. The heat is emitted evenly from the top and bottom at low temperatures. Dough proving ** 2 levels For leaving yeast dough and sourdough to prove and for culturing yogurt.
Accessories en Inserting accessories _Accessories The cooking compartment has three shelf positions. The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up. Your appliance is accompanied by a range of A c c e s s o r i e s accessories.
Accessories Combining accessories Optional accessories You can insert the wire rack and the universal pan at You can purchase optional accessories from the after- the same time to catch drops of liquid. sales service and specialist retailers, or on the Internet. You will find a comprehensive range of products for When inserting the wire rack, ensure that both spacers your appliance in our brochures and on the Internet.
Before using for the first time en Setting the date KBefore using for the first Touch "Date". time Touch the bottom line. Swipe to the left or right to select the current day. Touch "Month". Before you can use your new appliance, you must Swipe to the left or right to select the current month.
Operating the appliance After calibration, allow the appliance to heat up. 1Operating the appliance Caution! Enamel damage Do not start an operation if water is on the cooking You have already learnt about the controls and how p l i a n c e O p e r a t i n g t h e a p compartment floor.
Operating the appliance en Touch the # touch button to start the appliance Heating up the appliance quickly operation. You can use the "Rapid heat-up" and "PowerBoost" The heat-up indicator bar and the run time appear in functions to reduce the preheat time. Whether the the display.
Steam Insert the accessories in the order specified: `Steam Level 3: Wire rack with steam containers, size S ■ Level 2: Steam container, size XL ■ Level 1: Universal pan Food can be cooked particularly gently using steam. ■ S t e a m With some heating modes, you can prepare food with steam assistance.
Steam en Note: If the water tank runs dry during an operation with Defrost setting steam assistance, a message appears on the display Us the "Defrost “" heating mode to defrost frozen prompting you to fill up the water tank. products.
Steam Touch the ” touch button. Cancelling The control panel is automatically pushed forwards. Press and hold the # touch button until the appliance Pull the control panel forwards with both hands and operation is cancelled. then push it upwards until it locks into place (Fig. Lift the water tank and remove it from the water tank Finishing recess (Fig.
Steam en After every steam operation Starting drying During drying, the cooking compartment is heated up Warning so that the moisture in the cooking compartment Risk of scalding! evaporates. Then open the appliance door so that the When you open the appliance door, hot steam can steam escapes.
Time-setting options Setting the cooking time OTime-setting options Once the set cooking time has elapsed, the appliance switches off automatically. The function can only be Your appliance has different time-setting options. used in combination with a type of heating. i o n s T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t Time-setting option Touch the # touch button.
Childproof lock en One-time childproof lock AChildproof lock The control panel is locked so that the appliance cannot be switched on. To switch it on, the one-time childproof Your appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so lock must be deactivated. After the appliance operation, C h i l d p r o o f l o c k that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change the control panel is no longer locked.
Basic settings QBasic settings Action after switching on Main menu Heating types There are various settings available to you in order to Steam B a s i c s e t t i n g s help use your appliance effectively and simply. If Baking and roasting assistant necessary, you can change these settings in Steam programmes...
Baking and roasting assistant en Continue cooking nBaking and roasting Touch "Continue cooking". assistant If necessary, adjust the recommended setting. Touch the # touch button to start "Continue cooking". The baking and roasting assistant helps you to prepare n g a s s i s t a n t B a k i n g a n d r o a s t i meals with ease.
Programmes Selecting and setting the programme PProgrammes You will be guided through the entire setting process for your chosen food. You can prepare food very easily using the various P r o g r a m m e s programmes. You select a programme and enter the Touch the # touch button to switch on the weight of your food.
Meat thermometer en Poultry: Place whole poultry on the wire rack breast- @Meat thermometer side up. Insert the meat thermometer as far as it will go into the breast fillet at the shoulder from wing to wing. The MultiPoint meat thermometer makes precise M e a t t h e r m o m e t e r cooking possible.
Sabbath mode Changing or cancelling the appliance FSabbath mode operation Changing the appliance operation You can set a time of up to 74 hours using Sabbath S a b b a t h m o d e mode. The food in the cooking compartment remains During appliance operation, you can change the warm, without you having to switch the appliance on or cooking compartment temperature and core...
Cleaning agent en DCleaning agent Door panels Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel C l e a n i n g a g e n t its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long scouring pad.
Cleaning function Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures.This .Cleaning function ■ can cause some slight colour variation. This is normal and does not affect operation. The edges of thin trays cannot be completely Your appliance is equipped with EcoClean, the floor C l e a n i n g f u n c t i o enamelled.
Cleaning function en Touch the bottom line. Starting Touch the # touch button. Before setting the cleaning function, ensure that you The appliance starts the floor cleaning aid. The have followed all instructions for preparation. remaining time appears on the display. Cleaning takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cleaning function Descaling Swipe to the left or right to select "Descale ,". Touch the bottom line. The appliance must be descaled regularly in order for it The duration of the descaling programme is to continue operating correctly. displayed. It cannot be changed. Touch the bottom line.
Rails en qAppliance door pRails With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
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Appliance door Fitting the door on the appliance Open the appliance door and jam a tea towel in the appliance door so that it remains open. Fit the bottom left and right of the front panel (fig. Slide the front panel upwards and press it until it clicks audibly into place.
Trouble shooting en 3Trouble shooting Warning Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be If a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. carried out and damaged power cables replaced by T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the one of our trained after-sales technicians.
Trouble shooting When cooking with steam, a lot of The appliance is unable to calibrate itself automati- Reset the appliance to the factory settings and repeat steam is produced repeatedly cally if cooking times are too short the calibration process The appliance cannot be switched on;...
Customer service en 4Customer service JTested for you in our cooking studio Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired. We will always find an Here, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales u d i o...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking on one level Recommended setting values When baking on one level, use the following shelf You can find the ideal heating type for various pastries position: in the table. The temperature and baking time are Level 1 dependent on the quantity and composition of the ■...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio en Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking sition heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Sponge flan, 6 eggs springform cake tin, Ø28 cm 150-170* 30-50 ‚ Sponge flan, 6 eggs springform cake tin, Ø28 cm 150-160 ‚...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking sition heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Jacket potatoes, 2 levels universal pan + baking tray 150-170* 75-90 ‚ Pizza, homemade, 2 levels universal pan + baking tray 180-200 35-45...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Roasting and braising The steam evaporates in the cookware when roasting. Carefully pour in more liquid if required. Here, you can find information on roasting and braising Shiny roasting dishes made from stainless steel or poultry and meat.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio In the table, you can find specifications for poultry and Meat thermometer meat with default values for the weight. If you wish to You can cook accurately using a meat thermometer. prepare heavier poultry or meat, use the lower Read important notes on using the meat thermometer in temperature in every case.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio en Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking time in sition heating ture in °C tensity mins. Gammon joint wire rack 160-170* 30+30 ‚ Gammon joint, 1,5 kg wire rack 170-180 100-120 ‚...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Grilling Only use cookware which is suitable for use in an oven. Check whether the cookware fits in the cooking Here, you can find information on grilling poultry, meat compartment. and fish, as well as toast. You can find the ideal settings Glass cookware is most suitable.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio en Grilling flat pieces Recommended setting values Flat pieces of poultry, meat and fish, such as steaks, In the table, you can find the ideal heating type for your drumsticks and burgers, can be prepared well using the poultry, meat and fish, in addition to toast.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking time in sition heating ture in °C tensity mins. Lamb Steaks, height 2-3 cm wire rack 275* 1st side 8-10 ˆ 2nd side 4-6 Chops, height 2-3 cm wire rack 1st side 6-8...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Dish Accessories Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking time in sition heating ture in °C tensity mins. Turkey, whole, 3-4 kg wire rack 160-180 15+10 ‡ Turkey, whole, 4,5-8 kg wire rack 140-160 12+12...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers in the table: 1 = Low ■ 2 = Medium ■ 3 = High ■ Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking sition heating...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Steaming Always distribute the food evenly in the cookware. It will not cook evenly if the layers are of different depths. Only use original accessories. When steaming in the When layering delicate foods in the cooking container, perforated steam container (size XL), always slide the do not pile them too high.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Cooking sition heating ture in °C time in mins. Potatoes Unpeeled boiled potatoes steam container, perforated 35-45 ‹ Boiled potatoes, quartered steam container, perforated 20-25 ‹ Vegetables, fresh Artichokes, whole steam container, perforated...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Cooking sition heating ture in °C time in mins. Complete meal Frozen salmon fillet steam container, solid, size S ‹ Broccoli, florets steam container, perforated, size XL ‹...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Cooking sition heating ture in °C time in mins. Baking Victoria sponge cake 2x Ø20 cm tins 170-180 30-40 ž Light fruit cake high Ø20 cm tin 150-170 70-90 ž...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Slow cook Cookware Use flat cookware, e.g. a glass/porcelain serving dish. Slow cooking is a technique for cooking food over a Place the cookware into the cooking compartment to long period at low temperatures. For this reason, it is preheat it.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Searing time Tempera- Cooking tion heating in mins. ture in °C time in mins. Lamb Saddles of lamb, boneless, 200 g Cookware, uncovered 45-75 Š each Leg of lamb, boned, medium, 1 kg, Cookware, uncovered 180-240 Š...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Preserving, juicing and disinfecting Wipe the rims of the jars, as they must be clean. Place a damp rubber ring and a lid on each jar. Seal the jars Your appliance is also suitable for preserving, juicing with clamps.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Allowing the dough to prove at dough Final fermentation Place your baked item into the oven at the shelf position proving setting indicated in the table. Yeast dough will prove considerably more quickly using Wipe moisture from the cooking compartment before the "Dough proving"...
Tested for you in our cooking studio en Defrosting Recommended setting values The times in the table are average values. They are The defrost setting is suitable for defrosting frozen fruit dependent on the quality, freezing temperature (-18 °C) and vegetables. Use the heating type 4D hot air to and composition of the food.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Dishes, chilled Plated meal, 1 portion Cookware, uncovered 120-130 15-25 ¨ Soup, stew, 400 ml Cookware, uncovered 120-130 10-25 ¨...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio en Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Steam inten- Cooking tion heating ture in °C sity time in mins. Baking Whirls Baking tray 150-160* 25-40 ƒ Whirls Baking tray 140-150* 25-35 ‚ Whirls, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 140-150*...
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