Asko OCM84331BG Instructions For Use Manual

Asko OCM84331BG Instructions For Use Manual

Combined microwave ovens

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OCM84331BG
COMBINED MICROWAVE OVENS
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OCM84331BG COMBINED MICROWAVE OVENS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........AUTOMATIC MODE (auto bake) ....Safety precautions ........CHOOSING EXTRA FUNCTIONS (extra Safe use of the microwave oven ....bake) ............Other important safety warnings ....Child lock ............. Appliance description ....... Starting the cooking process ....Rating plate product information ....
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction We thank you for your trust and the purchase of our appliance. This detailed instruction manual is supplied to make the use of this product easier. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible. Make sure you have received an undamaged appliance.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Appliance must be connected to fixed wiring which has incorporated means of disconnection. Fixed wiring must be made in accordance with the wiring rules. Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
  • Page 5: Safe Use Of The Microwave Oven

    Safety precautions 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. WARNING: Before replacing the light bulb, make sure the appliance has been disconnected from the mains power, in order to prevent the hazard of an electric shock.
  • Page 6 Safety precautions When cooking with microwaves, do not use metal containers for food or beverages. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven, as such packaging may ignite. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling.
  • Page 7: Other Important Safety Warnings

    Other important safety warnings The appliance is intended for household use. Do not use it for any other purpose, such as room heating, drying of pets or other animals, paper, fabrics, herbs etc. As this may lead to injury or fire hazard.
  • Page 8 Other important safety warnings Do not use porcelain, ceramic, or earthenware cookware if such materials are porous or if such cookware is not glazed on the inside. Once heated up, the moisture that would penetrate these pores could cause cracking. Only use cookware intended for use in a microwave oven. Always read and observe the instructions for heating in a microwave oven, specified on the food packaging.
  • Page 9: Appliance Description

    Appliance description INFORMATION! Appliance functions and equipment depend on the model. Basic equipment of your appliance includes wire guides, shallow baking tray, and a wire rack. 1. Control unit 5. Rating plate 2. Door switch 6. Oven door 3. Lighting 7.
  • Page 10: Control Unit

    Appliance description Control unit (depending on the model) 1. on I off key 2. (pro bake) professional mode key 3. (auto bake) automatic mode key 4. settings selection and confirmation knob - rotate the knob to choose a setting - press the knob to confirm the setting 5.
  • Page 11: Appliance Equipment

    Appliance equipment Control lights Oven light: oven light is switched on when you open or close the oven door, when you switch on the oven, at the end of the baking process, and when you touch the oven light key on the control unit.
  • Page 12 Appliance equipment The WIRE RACK is used for grilling/broiling or as support for a pan, baking tray or baking dish with the food you are baking. INFORMATION! There is a safety latch on the wire rack. Therefore, the wire rack has to be lifted slightly at the front when pulling it out from the oven.
  • Page 13: Before First Use

    Before first use • Remove oven accessories and any packaging (cardboard, polystyrene foam) from the oven. • Wipe the oven accessories and interior with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or aggressive cloths or cleaners. • Heat an empty oven for approximately one hour with the top and bottom heater system at a temperature of 250 °C.
  • Page 14: Microwave Function

    Microwave function Microwaves are used for cooking, roasting, and defrosting of food. They allow quick and efficient cooking without changing the colour or shape of the food. Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation. Such radiation is commonly found in our environment in the form of radio-electric waves, light or infrared rays.
  • Page 15: Switching On For The First Time

    Switching on for the first time After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display. First, choose and confirm the following basic settings. INFORMATION! Change them by rotating the KNOB. To confirm the desired setting, press the KNOB or touch key.
  • Page 16: Choosing The Settings

    Choosing the settings The interface allows choosing several operating modes: • Professional mode (pro bake) • Automatic mode (auto bake) • Extra functions (extra bake) • Step program (STAGE) in the professional mode (pro bake) • Automatic programs in automatic mode (auto bake) INFORMATION! •...
  • Page 17 Choosing the settings - step baking mode (STAGE) (see chapter step program) - gratin (GRATIN) (see chapter Starting the cooking process) Fast preheat Use the fast preheating function if you wish to heat the oven to the desired temperature as quickly as possible.
  • Page 18 Choosing the settings Table continued from last page Symbol LARGE GRILL Use this system to grill large amounts of flat-shaped food like toast, open sandwiches, grill sausages, steaks, fish, skewers etc., as well as for cooking au gratin and for browning the crust. The heaters mounted on the top of the oven cavity evenly heat the entire surface.
  • Page 19 Choosing the settings INFORMATION! In these systems, except for system with MICROWAVES, it is possible to use the gratin function (see chapter "Starting the cooking process"). Microwave power level Power 1000 W Quickly reheating beverages, water and dishes containing a large volume of liquid.
  • Page 20 Choosing the settings TIMER FUNCTIONS Rotate the KNOB to select the timer functions. Timed cooking In this mode, you can specify the duration of oven operation (cooking time). The cooking duration symbol will appear on the display unit. Rotate the KNOB to set the desired cooking time. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB.
  • Page 21 Choosing the settings INFORMATION! Cooking end time and the clock will alternate on the display unit. After the set time expires, the oven will automatically stop operating. Sign End and 00.00 will alternate on the display unit. An acoustic signal will be emitted, which can be turned off by touching any key.
  • Page 22 Choosing the settings STEP PROGRAM This function allows baking in two steps or stages (two consecutive baking steps are combined in a single cooking process). A1 first cooking step STAGE1, (STAGE2) C program duration/end of program (see chapter "Timer Functions") E temperature/power Step:STAGE1 In the...
  • Page 23: Automatic Mode (Auto Bake)

    Choosing the settings AUTOMATIC MODE (auto bake) In this mode, you may choose between special baking systems or automatic programs (preset programs for particular types of food). Special baking systems Touch the key and set the following: B special baking systems C program duration (see chapter "Timer Functions") E temperature/power Rotate the KNOB and choose your settings.
  • Page 24 Choosing the settings INFORMATION! When the fast preheat function is activated, delayed start function cannot be used.
  • Page 25 Choosing the settings Automatic programs In the automatic mode (auto bake), you may choose between numerous automatic programs (the appliance will recommend the optimum cooking method, temperature, and cooking duration depending on the type of food specified). Press and hold the key to display the automatic programs on the display unit (see table).
  • Page 26 Choosing the settings Table continued from last page Indication Program name Equipment Level Preheating Turning Pr14 poultry smaller wire rack with a drip after 2/3 of pieces tray cooking time Pr15 meat loaf baking pan/dish on wire rack Pr16 oven-baked beef wire rack with a drip after 2/3 of steak...
  • Page 27: Choosing Extra Functions (Extra Bake)

    Choosing the settings CHOOSING EXTRA FUNCTIONS (extra bake) Touch the key to display extra functions with their respective preset values on the display unit. C cooking duration D program E preset temperature Rotate the KNOB and select the program. Preset values will be displayed: Some programs allow setting the temperature and cooking time.
  • Page 28 Choosing the settings • If the child lock is activated with no timer function engaged (only clock is displayed), then the oven will not operate. • If the child lock is activated after a timer function has been set, then the oven will operate normally; however, it will not be possible to change the settings.
  • Page 29: Starting The Cooking Process

    Starting the cooking process Start the cooking process by pressing the key. Until the set temperature is reached for the first time, the current and the set temperature will alternate on the display unit. The temperature symbol flashes at first. When the desired temperature is reached, it goes off.
  • Page 30: End Of Cooking And Switching Off The Oven

    End of cooking and switching off the oven Stop the cooking process by touching the key. End appears on display unit and an acoustic signal is emitted. INFORMATION! After the operation is completed, all timer settings are also stopped and deleted, except for the minute minder.
  • Page 31: Choosing The General Settings

    Choosing the general settings Press and hold the key. SEtt will appear on the display unit for a few seconds. Then, the general settings menu will appear. INFORMATION! Rotate the KNOB to scroll through the settings. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB or key.
  • Page 32 Choosing the general settings Automatic fast preheating This function allows automatic addition of fast preheating to the baking systems that allow it. Rotate the KNOB to select the Auto setting. Choose On or OFF. Sabbath The Sabbath function allows keeping the food warm in the oven without having to switch the oven on or off.
  • Page 33: General Tips And Advice For Baking

    General tips and advice for baking • Remove all unnecessary equipment from the oven during baking • Use equipment made of heat-resistant non-reflective materials (supplied baking trays and dishes, enamel-coated cookware, tempered glass cookware). Bright-coloured materials (stainless steel or aluminium) materials reflect heat. As a result, thermal processing of food in them is less effective.
  • Page 34: Cooking Table

    Cooking table NOTE: Dishes requiring a fully pre-heated oven are indicated with a single asterisk * in the table. Dishes for which a 5-minute pre-heating cycle suffices are indicated with two asterisks ** . In this case, do not use the rapid preheat mode. Dish PASTRY AND BAKERY PRODUCTS pastry/cakes in moulds...
  • Page 35 Cooking table Table continued from last page Dish piped cookies 140-150 * 25-40 piped cookies, 2 levels 2, 3 140-150 * 30-45 cookies/biscuits 160-170 * 25-35 biscuits, 2 levels 2, 3 160-170 * 15-25 meringue 120-140 meringue, 2 levels 2, 3 120-140 macarons 13-18...
  • Page 36 Cooking table Table continued from last page Dish burek 180-200 30-40 MEAT beef and veal beef roast (loin, rump), 1.5 kg 160-180 130-160 boiled beef, 1.5 kg 190-210 90-110 sirloin, medium done, 1 kg 170-190 * 40-60 beef roast, slow cooked 120-140 * 250-300 beef steaks, well done, thickness...
  • Page 37 Cooking table Table continued from last page Dish poultry, breast, slow cooked 100-120 * 60-90 meat dishes meat loaf, 1 kg 170-190 75-90 grill sausages, bratwurst 230 ** 8-15 FISH AND SEAFOOD whole fish, 350 g 230 240/360 12-17 fish fillet, thickness 1 cm 220-230 8-12 fish steak, thickness 2cm...
  • Page 38 Cooking table Table continued from last page Dish lasagne, 400 g 200-210 30-40 diced vegetables 190-200 20-30 croissants 170-180 18-23 BAKED PUDDINGS, SOUFFLÉS AND DISHES AU GRATIN potato moussaka 200 210/360 35-45 lasagne 200 210/360 35-45 sweet baked pudding 15-25 sweet soufflé...
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance WARNING! Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains and wait for the appliance to cool down. Children should not clean the appliance or perform maintenance tasks without proper supervision. For easier cleaning, oven cavity and baking tray are coated with special enamel for a smooth and resistant surface.
  • Page 40: Using The Aqua Clean Program To Clean The Oven

    Cleaning and maintenance Using the Aqua Clean program to clean the oven This program makes it easier to remove any stains from inside the oven. The function is the most effective if used regularly, after each use. Before running the cleaning program, remove all large visible chunks of dirt and food residues from the oven cavity.
  • Page 41: Removing And Cleaning The Wire Guides

    Cleaning and maintenance Removing and cleaning the wire guides 1 Undo the screw. Use a screwdriver. 2 Remove the guides from the holes in the back wall. INFORMATION! Take care not to lose the spacers fitted on the wire guides. Replace the spacers after cleaning;...
  • Page 42: Replacing The Bulb

    Cleaning and maintenance Replacing the bulb The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before replacing the bulb, remove all accessories from the oven. The oven is fitted with a halogen lamp. This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (G). Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W 1 Undo the four screws.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Table

    Troubleshooting table Special warnings and fault reporting During the warranty period, only a service center authorized by the manufacturer may carry out any repairs. Before making any repairs, make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power mains either by removing the fuse or by disconnecting the power plug from the wall outlet. Any unauthorized repairs of the appliance may result in electric shock and short circuit hazard;...
  • Page 44: Disposal

    Disposal Our product 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.
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