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  • Page 1 Operating instructions CombiSteamer V4000 Steamer...
  • Page 2 Validity These operating instructions apply to: Model designation Type Size system CombiSteamer V4000 45 CS4T-23031 60-450 Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.14 Pinning .............. 24 Assistance functions ..........  44 4.15 Timer .............. 24 Date and time............  44 4.16 Illumination ............ 25 V-ZUG Home ............  45 4.17 Display lock ............ 26 7.10 Appliance information ..........   45 4.18 Quiet mode ............ 26 7.11 Factory settings.............   46 4.19...
  • Page 4 Intensive cleaning .......... 47 Cleaning the cooking space...... 48 Cleaning the appliance door ...... 49 Cleaning the door seal ........ 51 Replacing the door seal ........ 51 Replacing the halogen light bulb ..... 51 Cleaning the accessories and shelf guides ... 51 8.10 Descaling .............. 52 Trouble-shooting  54 Error messages............ 54 Other possible problems........ 56 After a power failure.......... 57...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Symbols used Cleaning and user mainten- ance shall not be undertaken Denotes important safety precau- tions. by children without supervi- Failure to observe said precautions sion. can result in injury or in damage to ▪ If an appliance is not the appliance or fittings! equipped with a mains cable Information and precautions that...

  • Page 6: Instructions For Use

    1 Safety precautions to touch the heating ele- disconnected from the mains ments. Children under 8 power supply to avoid pos- years of age must be kept sible electric shock. away from the appliance un- ▪ To avoid overheating, the ap- less they are constantly su- pliance must not be installed pervised.
  • Page 7 1 Safety precautions ▪ Never use the appliance to dry animals, ▪ Objects that could pose a danger if the textiles, paper, etc.! appliance were accidentally switched ▪ Do not use the appliance as a room on should not be stored in the cooking heater.
  • Page 8 1 Safety precautions Caution: Risk of injury! ▪ Be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges as there is otherwise a risk of in- jury if the appliance door is moved. Par- ticular care should be taken when chil- dren are around.

  • Page 9: Using For The First Time

    – Various user settings necessary for operation such as language, date, time, time format, summer/winter time adjustment, time synchronization, water hardness, tem- perature unit, V-ZUG-Home mode and colour scheme appear in the display one after the other. ▸ Make the settings and confirm.

  • Page 10: Operating And Display Elements

    3 Appliance description Operating and display elements App view List view Favourite for bread Here is where you can make User settings all key settings and customize your appliance. Steam Function bars with function buttons CircleSlider Scroll position Information Scroll bar/position Apps List of applications Bar for expanding the function bar...

  • Page 11: Cooking Space

    3 Appliance description Ready to start Steam 15min 13:21 Start Application Pin main value Main value Start operation Setting options Options Operating time Application tips Favourites Core temperature Cooking space Using protective inserts or aluminium foil can damage the appliance. Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    3 Appliance description Accessories Incorrect handling can cause damage! Do not use knives or cutting wheels on the accessories. Do not store the accessories in the cooking space. Remove all non-ovenproof ac- cessories before use. Baking tray ▪ Baking tin e.g. for flans, bread and biscuits ▪...
  • Page 13 3 Appliance description ▸ Ensure that the «sloped» side 1 of the cooking tray is to the back of the cooking space. Wire shelf ▪ For standing roasting and baking tins on. ▪ For standing meat, frozen pizza, etc. on. ▸ Ensure that the bar 1 is to the back of the cooking space.

  • Page 14: Operation

    4 Operation Operation Operating the display Switching the appliance on The appliance is operated using the display. When the appliance is in EcoStandby, only the time is visible if it is activated in the user settings. ▸ Long touch the display. –...

  • Page 15: Filling The Water Tank

    4 Operation Expanding the right function bar The right function bar can be expanded at any time. ▸ Drag the bar 3 to the left. – The function bar expands. – More functions appear in the display. Using the CircleSlider ▸...
  • Page 16 4 Operation ▸ Press «OK» or touch the application. – The submenu with the associated applications appears in the display. Hot air, dry Hot air Eco Consumes up to 15% less Hot air with bottom heat power with almost the same cooking time.

  • Page 17: Changing An Application

    4 Operation Starting an application ▸ Press «Start» to start the application. – The pulsing circle 2 in the CircleSlider indicates that operation has started. – The progress bar 3 in the CircleSlider shows the countdown to the time remaining of the set application, if set.

  • Page 18: Delayed Start / End

    4 Operation Setting range Application/function Minimum Maximum Applications with steam 10 s 10 h Applications with hot air 10 s 24 h Vacuisine 10 s 72 h Keep warm 5 min 1 h 30 min Wellness 5–15 min 15 min–1 h Warming plates in the cooking space 30 min 10 h...

  • Page 19: Food Probe Temperature

    4 Operation ▸ Press «Start» to start the delayed start. – The time set or remaining to the start of opera- Appliance starts in: 32min tion and the end of operation appear in the dis- play: 15min 13:21 ▸ If necessary, check and change the settings (see page 21). –...

  • Page 20: Options

    4 Operation ▸ Check and change the settings. – When cooking, the current food probe temperat- 55min 13:21 ure is shown in the bottom part of the display next to the target temperature. – The set target temperature is displayed to the 75°C 35°C right of...

  • Page 21: Checking And Changing The Settings

    4 Operation ▸ Confirm the setting with «OK». – Several settings can also be confirmed at once with «OK». – The ready to start screen appears in the display. ▸ Press «Start» to start the application. The options «Operating time», «End» and «Food probe temperature» can be set directly in the ready to start screen.

  • Page 22: Setting To Start Later

    4 Operation 4.11 Setting to start later With «Start later», an application and its settings can be predefined and set to start at a later time. The application does not start automatically, but instead only through the in- teraction of the user. The appliance remains in the start screen and does not switch back to standby.
  • Page 23 4 Operation ▸ To discard favourites, touch ▸ To save favourites, press «OK». – Quick information for the favourite is displayed. – The favourite 1 appears in the start screen as an app with a heart. Changing favourites Once a favourite has been created, it can no longer be changed. ▸...

  • Page 24: Pinning

    4 Operation 4.14 Pinning To permanently change the recommended main value for an application, it can be fixed with a pin . A single main value is assigned to each application. Main values can be: ▪ Temperature ▪ Temperature setting ▪...

  • Page 25: Illumination

    4 Operation ▸ Set the desired operating time using the CircleSlider. Timer 04min 00s Start ▸ Press «Start». – The start screen appears. – The countdown to the time remaining appears in the display. When the duration is up – an acoustic signal is emitted. –...

  • Page 26: Display Lock

    4 Operation Switching the cooking space illumination off ▸ Touch the «Illumination» function button. – The colour of the function button changes to white. – The cooking space illumination is switched off. 4.17 Display lock This function locks the display to, for example, enable the display to be cleaned or pre- vent accidental changes to the values.

  • Page 27: Cancelling / Ending Before Time

    4 Operation Hiding the time ▸ Either touch or press «OK». – The time is hidden in the display. – If set, the operating time of an application is also hidden. 4.20 Cancelling / ending before time Applications that are running can be cancelled or ended before time. Cancelling an application ▸...

  • Page 28: End Of Operation

    4 Operation 4.21 End of operation When the set duration / the step duration is up or when the set target temperature is reached – the application ends automatically. – an acoustic signal is emitted. – in the display appears: «Process finished». ▸...

  • Page 29: Switching The Appliance Off

    4 Operation – the subsequent steps menu appears in the display: Continue Continue operation Finish off baking Hot air, humid 180°C Gratinate 5min Continue operation ▸ Select the desired subsequent step. – With subsequent step 1, the application just ended or cancelled is resumed. The main value (temperature or temperature setting) is applied directly from the applica- tion that has ended or been cancelled.

  • Page 30: Emptying The Water Tank

    5 Applications 4.24 Emptying the water tank Risk of scalding! The water in the tank may be hot. If the following appears in the display: «Do not remove the water tank», the temperature of the residual water is too high and can- not be pumped back yet.

  • Page 31: Hot Air Humid

    5 Applications Uses ▪ For cakes, savouries, biscuits, bread and roasts on 1 or 2 levels Select a lower temperature (reduce by approximately 20 °C) than for top/bottom heat as the heat transfer is more efficient. Hot air humid Temperature range 30–230 °C Recommended value 180°C Level...

  • Page 32: Hot Air With Steaming

    5 Applications Hot air with steaming Temperature range 80–230 °C Recommended value 180°C Level 2 or 1 + 3 The cooking space is heated by hot air. Bursts of steam ensure that the energy is trans- ferred more efficiently to the food. This speeds up the cooking process and the food comes out really crispy.

  • Page 33: Vacuisine

    5 Applications Vacuisine With «Vacuisine», meat, fish, vegetables and fruit can be prepared sous vide. The va- cuum-packed food is gently steamed. The food probe temperature can be monitored with the food probe. The food probe temperature is the set cooking space temperature. This ensures that the food is cooked to the same degree of doneness throughout.

  • Page 34: Regeneration

    5 Applications If the desired cooking time is longer than 10 hours, place the stainless steel tray underneath the perforated cooking tray. ▸ If needed, plug the food probe into the appliance. ▸ Touch the display. – The appliance starts and the start screen appears. ▸...

  • Page 35: Soft Roasting

    5 Applications Soft roasting How it functions soft roasting function allows high-quality cuts of meat to be prepared gently. You can select exactly when the cooking process is complete, irrespective of the weight and thickness of the meat. The temperature is automatically regulated. For long operating times, the temperature is controlled such that it corresponds to low-temperature cooking.
  • Page 36 5 Applications Cut of meat Degree of Recommended target doneness temperature °C Neck of pork well done Shoulder of pork well done Leg of lamb medium well done Soft roasting seared ▸ Season or marinate the meat. Remove any marinade made with herbs, mustard, etc. from the meat before sear- ing.

  • Page 37: Keep Warm

    5 Applications The food probe must be plugged in. – Soft roasting starts. 55min 13:21 – The set target temperature, the current food probe temperature and the countdown to the time remaining are displayed. 75°C 35°C The appliance door must be closed during operation. If the appliance door is opened while soft roasting is running, the operation is interrupted and then, after a short time, cancelled.

  • Page 38: Wellness

    5 Applications 5.11 Wellness With «Wellness», the following items can be prepared for personal well-being: Refreshing towels Hot massage stones Hot wraps Seed cushions Caution hot! Feel the temperature of the heated objects with your hand first before placing them on any other parts of the body.

  • Page 39: Recipe Book

    5 Applications 5.13 Recipe book Recipes that are tailored to your appliance can be found in the recipe book. They are pre-programmed in the appliance and once started run automatically. The following recipe books are available for your appliance: ▪ «Steaming. With a passion for detail.» Starting a recipe For recipes that do not require preheating, place the food in the cold cooking space.

  • Page 40: Easycook

    5 Applications While the recipe is running While the recipe is running, it may be necessary to open the appliance door, e.g. to turn the food over or to put in more food. In such an instance, operation is paused and the display shows instructions on what to do next.

  • Page 41: Zug-Home

    EasyCook menu. Any number of national cuisines can be activated. V-ZUG-Home Conditions The following conditions must be met for full use of V-ZUG-Home: ® ▪ Access to the internet and to Google Play Store / App Store ▪...

  • Page 42: Initial Set-Up

    – A 6-digit PIN appears in the display of the appliance. ▸ Enter the 6-digit PIN in the V-ZUG App and confirm the bluetooth pairing request. – The name of the active WLAN/Wi-Fi appears in the V-ZUG App and then you are prompted to enter the WLAN/Wi-Fi password.

  • Page 43: Childproof Lock

    7 User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally switching on the appliance. When the childproof lock is activated, the appliance can only be operated after first en- tering a code. The code is displayed in reverse order when unlocking. The childproof lock is activated within 1 minute of the appliance being switched off.

  • Page 44: Assistance Functions

    If set to «On», a short preheat tone is emitted when it is time to put the food into the cooking space. Date and time Time synchronization The «Internet» setting is set automatically when connecting to V-ZUG-Home. The time, date and time zone are then synchronized directly from the app. Date The date can be called up and changed.

  • Page 45: V-Zug Home

    It is possible to choose between mains synchronization and real-time clock (RTC). V-ZUG Home Mode It is possible to choose between «Off», «Display» and «Operate and display». To connect the appliance to «V-ZUG-Home», «Operate and display» must be selected. Displaying information Displays all relevant information for the connection. Restarting interface The interface can be reset if difficulties are experienced establishing a connection.

  • Page 46: Factory Settings

    Start screen Resets the start screen to the app view. Favourites remain unchanged. Favourites Deletes all existing favourites. V-ZUG-Home Disconnects all connections to mobile devices. Factory settings Resets the appliance to the factory default state. All customized data will be lost.

  • Page 47: Steam Cleaning

    8 Care and maintenance Steam cleaning The appliance must have cooled down before starting. Remove accessories, cookware or other objects from the cooking space. Do not leave the appliance unattended: The cooking space needs to be wiped clean dur- ing steam cleaning. How it functions The cleaning programme «Steam cleaning»...
  • Page 48 8 Care and maintenance SteamerCleaner «SteamerCleaner» was developed especially for this appliance. ▪ Dissolves fat and removes burned-on food debris efficiently ▪ Makes stainless steel shine ▪ The practical spray head reaches all surfaces of the cooking space, good adhesion ▪...
  • Page 49 8 Care and maintenance ▸ Any condensate or food particles must be completely removed after each cooking session with steam. ▸ Place the stainless steel tray under the perforated cooking tray or wire shelf when cooking to catch food particles and condensate. ▸...
  • Page 50 8 Care and maintenance Reinstalling the appliance door ▸ Push the appliance door 3 evenly into both hinges 1 as far as it will go. ▸ Open the appliance door as far as it will go and fold back the clips 2. –...
  • Page 51 8 Care and maintenance ▸ Reassemble the glass panels as follows: Insert the middle door glass 3 into the door frame and gently push it back towards the hinges. – The markings on the glass must be legible. ▸ Reinstall the intermediate door glass seal 2. ▸...
  • Page 52 8 Care and maintenance ▪ Limescale deposits in the water tank can be removed using a standard descaler (do not use washing-up liquid or any abrasive agents). ▸ If the water tank valve drips, descale it. Removing the shelf guides ▸...
  • Page 53 8 Care and maintenance Descaler durgol swiss steamer Using the wrong descaler can damage the appliance! Only use «durgol swiss steamer» to descale your appliance. The descaler contains highly effective acid. Immediately rinse away any splashes with water. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 54 9 Trouble-shooting Discarding the rinsing solution ▸ When the corresponding message appears in the display: remove the water tank, pour the rinsing solution away and fill it with 1 l warm water. ▸ Put the water tank back. – The rinsing phase starts automatically. –...
  • Page 55 9 Trouble-shooting Message Possible cause Solution ▪ «UX/EXX» ▪ Interruption in the ▸ Acknowledge the error message by power supply. touching «OK». ▸ Switch the power supply off for about 1 minute. ▸ Switch the power supply back on. ▸ If the error appears again, note down the error message in full along with the serial number (SN) (see page 58).
  • Page 56 9 Trouble-shooting Other possible problems Message Possible cause Solution ▪ Appliance is ▪ A household fuse or ▸ Change the fuse. not working circuit breaker has ▸ Reset the circuit breaker. tripped. ▪ The fuse or circuit ▸ Contact Customer Services. breaker keeps blow- ing.
  • Page 57 10 Accessories and spare parts After a power failure The user settings remain unchanged. Brief power failure during operation – The current operation of the appliance is cancelled. – The following appears in the display when the appliance is switched on: «Power failure.
  • Page 58 11 Technical data 10.3 Spare parts Shelf guides, left/right Knurled nut SteamerCleaner Lid for water tank Water tank durgol swiss steamer descaler The descaler is also available from specialist retailers. Technical data External dimensions ▸ See installation instructions Electrical connection ▸...
  • Page 59 12 Tips and tricks 11.3 Product fiche In accordance with EU Regulation No.: 66/2014 Brand – V-ZUG Ltd Type of appliance – Steam cookers Model designation – CS4T Mass of SMS 55 appliance Mass of EURO 60 appliance Number of cavities –...
  • Page 60 12 Tips and tricks Result Solution ▪ The cake collapses. ▸ Check that the settings used correspond to those recom- mended in «EasyCook». ▸ Next time, set a lower temperature and lengthen the operat- ing time. ▸ Stir the cake mixture well. When finished, bake immediately. ▸...
  • Page 61 13 Disposal ▸ Only preheat the cooking space if the cooking or baking results depend on it. ▸ Minimize preheating. Power consumption can be reduced to a minimum by selecting «Hide time» in the user settings. Despite EcoStandby, the safety functions remain active. Disposal 13.1 Packaging...
  • Page 62 Index 3-point food probe........... 13 Date ..............44 Date and time ........... 44 Date and time format ........45 Delayed start............. 18 Accessories ..........12, 57 Demo mode ............45 Cleaning ............ 52 Descaler............. 53 App view ............10 Descaling............ 45, 52 Appliance disposal ..........
  • Page 63 14 Index Hot air with steaming ........32 Recipe book ............. 39 Hygiene.............. 38 Recipes.............. 39 Action required.......... 40 Cancelling .............  40 Starting............ 39 Identification numbers........45 Refilling the water tank ........15 Identification plate..........58 Regeneration ..........34, 60 Illumination ..........
  • Page 64 Validity..............2 Version numbers..........45 Volume Acoustic signals...........  43 Feedback tones ...........  43 V-ZUG App ............42 V-ZUG-Home..........45, 46 Warming plates in the cooking space ..37 Water compartment flap ......... 44 Water hardness ..........44 Water tank ............13 Emptying............
  • Page 65 Notes...
  • Page 67 Your repair order Call the free service number 0800 850 850 to contact your nearest V-ZUG service centre. You can arrange an on-site visit by us by phone if you wish. General queries, accessories and service agreement V-ZUG will be happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to accept your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our pro- gressive service agreements.
  • Page 68 Page change Adjustable value Favourite Temperature The temperature can be set using the CircleSlider. 1063306-02 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 Zug Tel. +41 58 767 67 67, Fax +41 58 767 61 61 info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...

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