Table of Contents U s e a n d c a r e m a n u a l Timer functions Safety Definitions Launching the timer menu Timer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stopwatch Proper Installation and Maintenance Cooking time Fire Safety End of cooking time Burn Prevention Child Safety...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S R E A D A N D S A V E TH E S E I N S TR U C TI O N S WARNING WARNING Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN Risk of burns THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE The inside of the appliance door becomes very hot FOLLOWING: during operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow children to use this appliance unless Cookware Safety closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets NOTICE: Do not place food directly on oven bottom. should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
Causes of damage Environmental protection C a u s e s o f d a m a g e E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n NOTICES: Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Getting to know the appliance You will get to know your new appliance here. We you. You are informed about the oven interior and explain the control panel and the individual controls to accessories. Oven NOTICE: Do not place food directly on oven bottom. Door seal Grill heating element Do not obstruct oven vents.
Displays and controls ’ Quick heating with status indicator Launching personal recipes These instructions apply to different versions of the appliance. Slight deviations are possible depending on Recording a menu the appliance type. Edit settings Enter a name Operation is identical for all appliance versions. Delete letters Child lock Launching the timer menu...
Cooling fan Additional information Your appliance has a cooling fan. The cooling fan By touching the symbol, you can call up additional switches on during operation. Depending on the information. For example, information on the heating appliance version, the warm air escapes above or under function set or on the current temperature of the the door.
Position Function/heating function Temperature Application 120- 550°F (50 - 300°C) Even all-round heating of meat, poultry and whole fish. Default temperature 430°F (220°C) Broil + circulated air 120- 550°F (50 - 300°C) Flat pieces of meat, sausages, or fish fillet. Baking over and preparing au gratin.
Once the appliance has been connected to a power supply, the GAGGENAU logo will appear first for approximately 30 seconds. The "Initial settings" menu will then appear automatically.
Setting the time format Setting the date the two possible formats 24h and AM/PM appear in the The default date appears in the display. The day setting display. The default format is 24h. is already active. Set the required format with the rotary selector. Set the required day with the rotary selector.
‒ There are various displays for the standby mode. cooking compartment. The GAGGENAU logo and the time are set by To eliminate the new-appliance smell, heat up the oven default. Refer to the section entitled “Factory with it empty and the door closed. One hour with hot setting”...
Quick heat Timer functions T i m e r f u n c t i o n s With the "Quick heat" function, your appliance reaches the desired temperature particularly quickly in the top In the timer menu, set: heat, bottom heat, and top/bottom heat types of heating. Š...
Start with The timer menu is closed and the time runs. The symbol and the elapsing timer are shown in the display. The timer menu closes and the time begins to count Š down. The symbol and the countdown appear in the display.
Set the required cooking time with the rotary Clearing the cooking time: selector. Launch the timer menu. With , select the "Cooking Ž time" function . Clear the cooking time with Return to normal operation with Canceling the entire operation: Set the program selection to Note: You can also change the heating function and temperature during the cooking time.
The appliance assumes a waiting mode. The operating Sabbath mode and Yom Tov mode mode, the temperature, the cooking time and the end of the cooking time appear in the display. The appliance starts at the calculated time and switches off automatically when the cooking time has elapsed.
The suggested value of 24h at 185° F (85°C) Start with appears in the display. The appliance starts. and the temperature appear in the display. The Sabbath screen will appear as shown. To set Stage 2 cooking time with rotary selector: Touch the symbol to adjust the duration of Stage The oven and display lighting is off.
Enter the core temperature for a phase: Personal recipes Insert the core temperature probe in the socket in the oven interior. Set the heating function and temperature. Touch the symbol. With the rotary selector, enter You can save up to 50 individual recipes. You can record the required temperature and confirm it with a recipe.
Entering a name Starting a recipe Enter the recipe's name under "ABC". Set the program selection to any heating function. symbol is displayed. Touch the symbol. Set the required recipe with the rotary selector. Start with Operation begins. Its duration elapses visibly. The settings of the phases appear in the display bar.
In the case of poultry, make sure that the tip of the core Core temperature probe temperature probe is not in the cavity in the center, but in the meat between the belly and upper leg. The core temperature probe enables exact cooking to the spot.
Touch the symbol. With the rotary selector, set Food Core temperature the required core temperature and confirm it guideline with The set core temperature must be higher than the Beef current core temperature. Sirloin, tenderloin, entrecôte very rare 113 - 117°F (45 - 47 °C) rare 122 - 126°F...
Food Core temperature Roasting function guideline Poultry Only with heating type "Roaster operation": Chicken 185°F (85 °C) In the pre-roast stage, the oven heats at full power for Guinea fowl 167 - 176°F approx. 3 minutes. This way, you can cook steaks (75 - 80 °C) quickly.
Childproof lock C h i ld p r o o f lo c k The appliance has a panel lock to make sure children cannot operate it inadvertently. Notes ‒ You must set the child lock in the factory setting to "Available"...
- Date + GAGGENAU logo rotary selector. - Clock + date The selection is displayed. - Clock + date + GAGGENAU logo Display screen Minimized*/Standard When ‘Minimized’ is set, only the most important details are displayed after a short time.
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Date format D.M.Y* Setting the date format D/M/Y M/D/Y Date Current date Setting the date. Switch between the year/ month/day with the symbol. Temperature unit °C* / °F Setting the temperature unit Language German* / French / Italian / Spanish / Select language for the text display Portuguese / Dutch / Danish / Swedish Note: When the language is changed, the system...
Cleaning agents Cleaning and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Pay attention to the information in the table to ensure that the various surfaces are not damaged by incorrect If taken care of and cleaned conscientiously, your cleaning agents.
Area Cleaning agent Self-clean (pyrolysis) Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with a dish cloth or brush. Plug-in grids Dishwasher, see section entitled "Remov- During self-clean (pyrolysis), the oven heats up to 905°F ing the plug-in grids" (485°C). Thus, remainders from roasting, grilling or baking are burnt up and all you have to do is wipe the Rotary spit Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth or...
Pyrolytic Self-cleaning Feature compartment. The plug-in grids are pyrolysis-proof. Make sure that nothing is left inside the cooking Gaggenau baking trays and broiler pans are coated with compartment. pyrolysis-resistant enamel. For optimal results when cleaning the oven, we recommend removing all ▯...
Troubleshooting WARNING T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Risk of electric shock Improper repairs are dangerous. Only an You can often easily eliminate problems that may occur authorized servicer may perform repairs and may on your own.
Replacing the oven lamp Customer service C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e You can replace the oven lamp. You can obtain temperature-resistant halogen lamps (60 W/230 V/G9) If your appliance needs repairs, our customer service is from after-sales service or trade dealers.
Tables and tips Notes and place the food or the roasting dishes on the wire rack. Do not place the food or the roasting ‒ Always preheat the appliance. dishes directly on the enameled bottom. This will provide the best cooking results. The cooking times specified refer to a pre-heated ‒...
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Vegetable skewers Wire rack + 3 (4) 430 (220) Cut wooden skewers short or soak in Grill tray water overnight so they do not burn. Recipe tip: peppers, onions, corn (pre- cooked), cherry tomatoes, zucchini Green asparagus...
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Side dishes and dishes ▯ ▯ The best side dishes from the oven are based on Dishes that are suited for preparation in the oven potatoes, for example potatoes au gratin. However, are especially dishes that are gratinated, such as other outstanding side dishes can also be prepared casseroles and gratins.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Feta Baking sheet 2 (3) 480 (250) Recipe tip: put in a pan with oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Grilled cheese, Baking sheet 2 (3) 355 (180)
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Tarte flambee, Wire rack 2 (3) 390 (200) 10 - 12 frozen 2 (3) 445 (230) 8 - 10 Quiche Pie dish 2 (3) 390 (200) 20 + 20 Pre-bake crust for 20 min., pour mixture into the crust, and bake another 20 min.
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Meat ▯ ▯ For better results, use the core temperature sensor. Use the wire rack or the roasting dish for a large For notes and optimal target temperatures, see the roast and for types of preparation that generate a Core temperature sensor chapter.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Pork knuckles Wire rack + 2 (3) 300 / 390 40 - 45*** Cut roughly into skin so that it gets Grill tray (150 / 200) crusty.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Meatballs, cooked Baking tray + 2 (3) 390 (200) Recipe tip: put meatballs of lamb or (25 g each) Greaseproof rabbit on a skewer and serve with paper minted yogurt or fig mustard.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Chicken, legs and Wire rack + 3 (4) 430 (220) 30** Recipe tip: Asian marinade with soy thighs Grill tray sauce, honey, chili, garlic, ginger, cumin, 3 (4) 430 (220) 30**...
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Spare ribs, Wire rack + 3 (4) 390 - 430 pre-cooked Grill tray (200 - 220) 3 (4) 390 - 430 (200 - 220) Spare ribs, raw Wire rack + 3 (4) 430 (220)
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▯ and cover it several times with a cold, wet cloth. If the cookies are hard to take off the sheet, insert Next time, grease the pan well and sprinkle some the sheet in the hot oven again and remove the bread crumbs into it.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Tart Pie dish 2 (3) 330 (165) 30 - 40 French cake with shortcake base, e.g. tarte aux pommes, tarte tatin, tarte au 2 (3) 340 (170) 30 - 40 chocolat, tarte au citron.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Cookies (20 g each) Baking tray + 2 (3) 345 (175) 12 - 14 With chocolate, raisins, nuts or lemon. Greaseproof paper Brownies Baking tray + 2 (3) 250 (120) After baking, cut into squares.
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Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Observations in °F (°C) heating in min. Puff pastry strudel Baking tray + 2 (3) 390 (200) 20 - 25 Recipe tip: fill with sheep's milk cheese Greaseproof and feta. paper Challah Baking tray + 2 (3) 330 (165)
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Desserts ▯ ▯ Oven-cooked desserts are very easy to prepare – Oven-cooked desserts are generally eaten warm, you just have to put it in the oven. This preparation and are particularly enjoyable during the cooler method is well-suited for larger quantities, for months.
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Defrosting e.g. berries or pieces of meat. Fish does not have to defrost all the way; it is sufficient if the surface is soft enough to take up the spices. ▯ For this, use the "defrost" heating function. ▯ The oven is not suited for defrosting whole ▯...
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Preserving ▯ water level must reach at least three quarters of the If possible, cook food immediately after purchase or way up to the top of the contents of the jars. harvesting. Longer storage decreases the vitamin content and can cause spoilage. ▯...
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Baking stone ▯ ▯ You will need a baking stone and heating element – When baking bread, we recommend that you use these are optional accessories. the core temperature sensor. Wait 10 - 15 minutes after baking has begun before inserting the core ▯...
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Roasting dish ▯ Tip: Instead of adding the fat to the roasting dish, You need the special accessory roasting dish and oil the meat. This ensures a direct heat transfer. heating element. ▯ ▯ Cooking liquids reduce down quickly. Make sure In the roasting dish, you can also braise large there is always sufficient cooking liquid.
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Acrylamide in foodstuffs Which foods are affected? Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products that are heated to high temperatures, such as chips, fries, toast, rolls, bread, fine baked goods (cookies, gingerbread, Christmas spice cookies). Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food General Keep cooking times as short as possible.
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