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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A COMBINED STEAM OVEN www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
  • Page 2 Instructions for installation and connection are supplied on a separate sheet. Instructions for use are also available at our website: www.gorenje.com / < http://www. gorenje.com /> Important information Tip, note...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before connecting the appliance: Technical specifications COMBINED STEAM OVEN 12 Control unit PREPARING THE 14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST USE 14 Steam cooking 15 Testing water hardness 16 Filling the water tank 17 SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME COOKING STEPS...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 5 (as appropriate), since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance as this may result in an electric shock. Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

  • Page 6: Before Connecting The Appliance

    Safe and correct use of the steam oven Leave the appliance at room temperature for After the steam cooking is completed, there some time before connecting it to the power is some residual steam in the oven. Open mains to allow all components to adapt to the oven door carefully, as there is danger of room temperature.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) A Serial number B Code/ID C Type D Brand E Model F Technical data G Compliance symbols The rating plate indicating the basic information about the appliance is located at the edge of the oven and it is visible when the oven door is opened.

  • Page 8: Combined Steam Oven

    COMBINED STEAM OVEN (DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.
  • Page 9 WIRE GUIDES The wire guides allow preparation of the food on 4 levels (please note that the levels/ guides are counted from the bottom up). Guides 3 and 4 are intended for grilling. TELESCOPIC PULL-OUT GUIDES Telescopic pull-out (extendible) guides may be fitted for the second and third level. Pull-out guides can be partly or fully extendible.
  • Page 10 The DEEP BAKING TRAY is used for roasting meat and baking moist pastry. It can also be used as a drip tray. Never place the deep baking tray in the first guide during the cooking process, except when grilling food or using the roasting spit and you are only using the deep tray as a drip tray.
  • Page 11 SYNCHRONIZATION BAR The bar can be installed or removed on the fully retractable telescopic guides. First, completely pull out both guides of the desired level. Insert the bar into the two slots on the guides and push the guides in with your hand until they stop.

  • Page 12: Control Unit

    CONTROL UNIT PROFESSIONAL MODE (Depending on the model) QUICK ACCESS TO STEAM PROGRAMS AUTOMATIC ON/OFF KEY OVEN BACK KEY Selection and LIGHTING ON/ CONFIRMATION OFF KEY KNOB Touch briefly to return to previous Select the setting by menu. rotating the knob. Touch and hold to Confirm your return to main menu.
  • Page 13 MY RECIPES EXTRA GENERAL FUNCTIONS SETTINGS MINUTE CHILD LOCK START/STOP DISPLAY – MINDER/ displays all ALARM Locking the control settings unit Long touch: START Long touch during operation: STOP NOTE: The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each time you press a key, this will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME After receiving the appliance remove all parts, including any transport equipment (cardboard and polystyrene inserts), from the oven. Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.

  • Page 15: Testing Water Hardness

    TESTING WATER HARDNESS Water hardness test should be carried out before first use. A warning will appear on the display: "Use the test paper to measure water hardness." Soak the test paper strip (supplied with the appliance) in water for one (1) second.

  • Page 16: Filling The Water Tank

    FILLING THE WATER TANK The tank allows for independent water supply to the steamer. The tank volume amounts to approx. 1.3 litres (maximum water level – see marking). This amount of water allows approximately 3 hours of cooking time with max. steam cycle (hot air with steam on "high" system).

  • Page 17: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time

    SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME SETTING THE CLOCK After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display. Set the time of day. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Press the KNOB to set the time.

  • Page 18: Steps Of The Cooking Process

    STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) STEP 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND SETTINGS The process of preparing food in your oven can be controlled in several ways: Rotate the KNOB and select the symbol. The symbol will turn white.
  • Page 19 A) COOKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD (Auto mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select the Auto mode. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the type of food and the dish.
  • Page 20 PREHEAT Some dishes in the Auto mode also include the preheat function When you select the food, the following note will appear: "Selected program includes preheating." Preheating started. Do not insert the food yet. The symbol °C will flash on the display.
  • Page 21 B) STEAM COOKING (quick access to steam programs) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Steam. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. Preheating 2 Hot air with steam 3 Oven temperature...
  • Page 22 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET TEMPE- MIN – MAX RATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) HOT AIR WITH STEAM Microwaves are used for cooking and defrosting. They allow quick and efficient cooking without changing the colour or shape of the food. Three options are available: HIGH: cooking escalopes, steaks, and smaller 30 - 230 chunks of meat...
  • Page 23 C) COOKING BY SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE (Professional mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Professional (Pro) mode. Confirm the selection. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. 1 Preheating 2 System 3 Oven temperature 4 Cooking duration...
  • Page 24 COOKING SYSTEMS (depending on the model) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER 30 – 230 The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior.
  • Page 25 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN 30 – 230 This is used for baking leavened but low-rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. AUTOMATIC COOKING OF MEAT – AUTO ROAST 30 –...

  • Page 26: Step 2: Timer Functions - Duration

    STEP 2: TIMER FUNCTIONS – DURATION The "Duration" setting can be selected in the basic Professional (Pro) Mode and in the Steam Cooking Mode. Cooking duration Delayed start Setting the cooking time In this mode, you can defi ne the duration of oven operation (cooking time).

  • Page 27: Step 3: Step Cooking

    STEP 3: STEP COOKING This mode allows you to combine three different cooking modes successively in a single cooking process. Choose different settings to cook your food just the way you want it. Select the "Step cook" setting in the basic Professional (Pro) mode and Steam Cooking mode.
  • Page 28 Touch the START symbol to turn on the oven. The oven starts operating immediately, with the settings defined in Step 1. (A strip at the bottom of the display indicates the cooking step currently in progress.) After the set cooking time elapses, Step 2 and then Step 3 are activated, if specified.
  • Page 29 STEAM INJECTION Steam injection is recommended when cooking − meat (towards the end of the cooking process): the meat will be juicier and softer, and steam injection does away with the need for basting. Meat: beef, veal, pork, venison, poultry, lamb, fish, sausages; −...

  • Page 30: Step 4: Start The Cooking Process

    STEP 4: START THE COOKING PROCESS The START/STOP key will flash before the start of the cooking process. Start the cooking process by briefly touching the START key. Rotate the KNOB to change the current settings during cooking. STEP 5: END THE COOKING PROCESS AND SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN For a pause in the cooking process, press the START/STOP key and hold it for a while.
  • Page 31 SAVING USER-DEFINED PROGRAMS (MY RECIPES) Choose the symbol and enter the name by rotating the KNOB and confirming respective letters. If necessary, delete a character using the arrow; use the check mark or touch the START/STOP key to confirm the name. Select the type of food.

  • Page 32: Step 6: Selecting Additional Functions

    STEP 6: SELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Choose Extra in the main menu to display the extra/additional function menu. Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal will indicate such cases. Steam clean Use it to remove stains. Pour water into the deep baking tray and place it in the lower guide.
  • Page 33 Regenerate This mode is used for reheating cooked food. Owing to the use of steam, there is no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved as though the dish was freshly-cooked. A variety dishes can be regenerated simultaneously. • With this function, the user can set the regeneration process start and end time.
  • Page 34 CHILD LOCK Activate it by touching the LOCK key (key symbol). The following message will appear on the display: "Child lock activated." Touch the key again to deactivate the child lock. If the child lock is activated with no timer function engaged (only clock is displayed), then the oven will not operate.

  • Page 35: Step 7: Choosing The General Settings

    STEP 7: CHOOSING THE GENERAL SETTINGS Choose Settings in the main menu to display the menu for various settings. Rotate the KNOB to navigate the menu. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Language Select the language for the text on the display. Time Set the time of day after the appliance is connected to the power mains for the first time or after being disconnected from the power...
  • Page 36 Setting during the cooking process In this menu, you can set the following: Oven lighting during operation - oven lighting is switched off when oven door is opened during operation. Other settings Switch off oven lighting Reset to factory defaults Water hardness Descaling After a power outage or after switching off the appliance, all...

  • Page 37: Descriptions Of Systems (Cooking Modes) And Cooking Tables

    DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING TABLES If your desired food cannot be found in the cooking table, find information for similar food. The information displayed applies to cooking in a single level. An interval of suggested temperature is indicated. Start with a lower temperature setting and increase it if you find the food is not browned sufficiently.
  • Page 38 COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 39 Baking pastry Only use one level and dark baking sheets or trays. In light-coloured baking sheets or trays, the browning of the pastry will be poorer, as such equipment will reflect the heat. Always place the baking trays on the grid. If you are using the supplied baking sheet, remove the grid.
  • Page 40 Is the cake done? • Pierce the cake at the top with a wooden toothpick or skewer. If there are no traces on the pick or the skewer when pulled out, the cake is done. Did the cake collapse? • Check the recipe. •...
  • Page 41 LARGE GRILL, GRILL When grilling food with the large grill, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. When grilling with normal (not large) grill, only grill heater, a part of the large grill set, will operate.
  • Page 42 Grilling table – large grill Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (°C) (min) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180 g/piece 10-15 Beefsteak, well done 180 g/piece 15-20 Pork neck fillet 150 g/piece 15-20 Cutlets/chops 280 g/piece 20-25 Veal escalope 140 g/piece...
  • Page 43 GRILL WITH FAN In this operating mode, the grill heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Suitable for grilling meat, fish, and vegetables. (See descriptions and tips for GRILL.) Type of food Weight (g) Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) MEAT...
  • Page 44 HOT AIR AND BOTTOM HEATER The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot air fan will operate. Suitable for baking pizzas, apple pies, and fruitcakes. 2 (See descriptions and tips for UPPER and BOTTOM HEATER.) Type of food Guide (from the Temperature (°C) Cooking time bottom)
  • Page 45 Roasting with a meat probe In this mode, set the desired temperature of the food core. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. Temperature core is measured by the temperature probe. Meat probe cannot be used with microwave systems. Remove the cap (the socket is in the front upper corner of the oven right wall).
  • Page 46 When the set core temperature is reached, the cooking process will stop. An acoustic signal will be heard which you may turn off by touching any key. After one minute, the acoustic signal will be switched off automatically. Clock will appear on the display. After cooking, replace the cap.
  • Page 47 360° HOT AIR Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 48 Baking pastry Preheating is recommended. Biscuits and cookies can be baked in shallow baking sheets on several levels simultaneously (2nd and 3rd). Note that baking time can differ even with if the baking sheets used are the same. The biscuits in the upper baking sheet may be ready sooner than those in the lower one. Always place the baking trays on the grid.
  • Page 49 ECO COOKING Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Type of food Guide (from the Temperature Cooking time bottom) (°C) (min)
  • Page 50 BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN This is used for baking leavened but low- rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the second guide from the bottom and a rather shallow baking tray to allow the hot air to circulate across the upper side of the dish.
  • Page 51 AUTOMATIC COOKING OF MEAT – AUTO ROAST MODE In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater. It is used for roasting all types of meat. When grilling directly on the grid, smear it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking onto it and insert it into the 2nd guide.
  • Page 52 COMBINED SYSTEMS / STEAM SYSTEM HOT AIR WITH STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. In addition, round heater with fan operates to provide continuous circulation of the hot air and steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water.
  • Page 53 STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water. Meat Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (°C) (min) Sauerkraut and sausage 30-40 Beef steak 1000...
  • Page 54 Vegetables Type of food Weight (g) Ratio Guide Tempera- Cooking food:liquid (from the ture (°C) time (min) bottom) String beans 55-65 Beans – seeds 90-100 Peas 20-25 Caulifl ower – whole 25-35 Caulifl ower – 15-25 chopped Broccoli – whole 20-30 Broccoli –...
  • Page 55 Pasta/rice/cereals Type of food Weight (g) Ratio Guide Tempera- Cooking food:liquid (from the ture (°C) time (min) bottom) White rice 25-35 Brown rice 55-65 Risotto Recipe 30-40 Pasta 15-25 Whole grain pasta 15-25 Millet 25-35 Gnocchi 15-25 Dumplings 15-25 Tortellini 20-30 Couscous 15-20...
  • Page 56 Fruit Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (°C) (min) Apple slices 5-15 Apricot slices 5-15 Cherries 10-15 Gooseberries 5-15 Pear – chunks 5-15 Plums 5-15 Rhubarb 5-15 Nectarines 5-10 Defrosting Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Defrosting...

  • Page 57: Maintenance & Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply and wait for the appliance to cool down. Children should not clean the appliance or perform maintenance tasks without proper supervision. Aluminium finish Clean the aluminium finish with non-abrasive liquid cleaners intended for such surfaces. Apply the cleaner onto a wet cloth and clean the surface.

  • Page 58: Conventional Oven Cleaning

    CONVENTIONAL OVEN CLEANING You may use the standard cleaning procedure to clean stubborn dirt in the oven (using cleaners or an oven spray). After such cleaning, rinse the cleaner residues thoroughly. Clean the oven and the accessories after each use to prevent the dirt from burning into the surface.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Steam System

    CLEANING THE STEAM SYSTEM Cleaning depends on the water hardness level. Water hardness °N Estimated use Number of coloured of water in litres stripes on the test before descaling is strip required Soft 0–3 dH 4 green stripes Slightly hard 3-7 dH 1 red stripe Medium hard...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Filter Foam

    CLEANING THE FILTER FOAM Any time you clean the water tank or descale the appliance, also clean the filter foam. Open the water tank cover. Remove the inlet pipe from the pipe attachment. Clean the inlet pipe with the filter foam under running water.

  • Page 61: Removing And Cleaning The Wire Guides

    REMOVING AND CLEANING THE WIRE GUIDES Only use conventional cleaners to clean the guides. Undo the screw. Remove the guides from the holes in the back wall. After cleaning, re-tighten the screws on the guides with a screwdriver.

  • Page 62: Removing And Inserting The Oven Door

    REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR First, fully open the door (as far as it will go). Slightly lift the hinge retainers and pull the door towards you. Slowly close the door to a 45-degree angle (relative to the position of the fully closed door);...
  • Page 63 DOOR LOCK (depending on the model) To open it, gently push it to the right with your thumb and pull the door outwards at the same time. When the oven door is closed, the door lock automatically returns to the initial position.
  • Page 64 SOFT DOOR OPENING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door opening force, starting at the 75-degree angle. SOFT DOOR CLOSING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door closing force, starting at the 75-degree angle.

  • Page 65: Removing And Inserting The Oven Door Glass Pane

    REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR GLASS PANE (depending on the model) Oven door glass pane can be cleaned from the inside, but it has to be removed first. Remove the oven door (see chapter "Removing and replacing the oven door"). Slightly lift the supports on the left and right side of the door (marking 1 on the support) and pull them away from the glass...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Bulb

    REPLACING THE BULB The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before changing the bulb, remove the trays, the grid, and the guides. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. (Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W) Use a flat screwdriver to release the bulb cover and remove it.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem/error Solution There is no response of Disconnect the appliance from the power mains for a few the sensors; the display is minutes (undo the fuse or switch off the main switch); frozen. then, reconnect the appliance and switch it on. The main fuse in your home Call a service technician.

  • Page 68: Disposal

    DISPOSAL Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.
  • Page 72 COMBI STEAM_DM en (05-18)

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