Table of contents Instruction manual Applying settings for a dish I ntended use Calling up the last automatic programmes used I mportant safety information I ndividual recipes Ž Recording a recipe C auses of damage Programming a recipe Entering names Starting recipes E nvironmental protection Change recipe...
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Grilling and roasting Baked items Dough proving (leaving to rise) Desserts Defrosting Preserving Disinfecting Drying Baking stone Roasting dish Acrylamide in foodstuffs Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop www.gaggenau.com/zz/store...
Intended use I ntended use Always slide accessories into the cooking compartment correctly. See description of accessories in the instruction manual. R ead these instructions carefully. Only then I n t e n d e d u s e will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly.
Important safety information I mportant safety information Warning – Risk of fire! Risk of burns! I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Bulbs become very hot when switched on.
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Important safety information Warning – Risk of electric shock! Warning – Risk of burns! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs The cooking compartment will become very ▯ ▯ may only be carried out and damaged hot during the pyrolytic cleaning cycle. power cables replaced by one of our Never open the appliance door or move the trained after-sales technicians.
Causes of damage C auses of damage E nvironmental protection C aution! T he sections below list a number of energy-saving tips 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 and provide information on disposing of your appliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance F amiliarising yourself with your appliance U se this section to familiarise yourself with your new F a m i l i a r i s i n g y o u r s e l f w i t h y o u r a p p l i a n c e appliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display and operating controls Edit settings Enter name These instructions are valid for different versions of the Delete letters appliance. There may be minor differences depending on the appliance model. Child lock Call up timer menu All versions of the appliance are operated in an identical Call up long-term timer manner.
– Different things can be displayed in standby mode. symbol appears for important information and The default setting is the GAGGENAU logo and the indicates that an action is required. Important time. information on safety and operating status is also –...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Function selector positions Position Function/type of heating Temperature Application "Off" position ž Light Switch on the interior lighting. Access to other func- tions, e.g. automatic programmes, individual recipes, remote start (Home Connect). 50–300 °C Hot air: For cakes, biscuits and bakes on more than one level.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Position Function/type of heating Temperature Application 30–50 °C Proving: For yeast dough and sourdough. Dough proving Default temperature 38 °C The dough rises considerably more quickly than at room temperature. The optimum temperature setting for yeast dough is 38 °C. 40–60 °C For vegetables, meat, fish and fruit.
Once the appliance has been connected to a power Setting the temperature unit supply, the GAGGENAU logo will appear first for approximately 30 seconds. The "Initial settings" The two possible units °C and °F will appear on the menu will then appear automatically.
Operating the appliance Switching on O perating the appliance Set the required heating mode using the function selector. The chosen heating mode and the default C ooking compartment temperature are displayed. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e If you want to change the default temperature: Warning –...
Timer functions The timer menu closes and the time begins to count T imer functions down. The Š symbol and the countdown appear in the display. Y ou use the timer menu to make the following settings: T i m e r f u n c t i o n s Š...
Timer functions The timer menu is closed and the timing begins. The Set the desired cooking time using the rotary symbol and the elapsed time are shown in the display. selector. Press I to start. Pausing and restarting the stopwatch The appliance starts.
Timer functions End of cooking time To change the cooking time end: Call up the timer menu. Use C to select the 5 "Cooking You can delay the cooking time end to a later time. time end" function. Set the desired cooking time end using the rotary selector.
Long-term timer L ong-term timer A utomatic programmes W ith the appliance in hot air mode, this function keeps Y ou can prepare a wide range of food using the L o n g - t e r m t i m e r A u t o m a t i c p r o g r a m m e s the temperature between 50 and 230 °C.
Automatic programmes Applying settings for a dish Calling up the last automatic programmes used You are guided through the entire setting process. Follow the instructions in the display. The last five dishes with the selected settings are saved. You have the option of saving these dishes with the Use the rotary selector to scroll through the individual selected settings as individual recipes.
Individual recipes Programming a recipe I ndividual recipes Ž You can program and save up to 5 preparation phases. Set the function selector to ž. I t is possible to save up to 50 individual recipes. You I n d i v i d u a l r e c i p e s can record a recipe.
Individual recipes Entering names Notes – The cooking time does not start counting down until Enter the name of the recipe in "ABC". the appliance has reached the set temperature. – You can use the rotary selector to change the temperature while the recipe is in progress.
Core temperature probe Meat: Insert the core temperature probe at the thickest C ore temperature probe point on the side as far as it will go into the meat. If there is more than one piece of meat, insert the core temperature probe into the middle of the thickest piece.
Core temperature probe Setting the core temperature The estimated cooking time display can be deactivated in the basic settings so that the current core temperature is shown instead.~ "Basic settings" Caution! on page 29 Damage to the core temperature probe: The core temperature probe may be damaged if the Notes distance between the grill heating element and the core...
Roasting function Suggested values for the core Food Suggested value for the core temperature temperature Lamb Only use fresh food that has not been frozen. The Leg of lamb figures in the table are given as a guide. They will Medium rare 60–65 °C depend on the quality and composition of the food.
Childproof lock C hildproof lock H ome Connect T he appliance has a childproof lock to prevent children T his appliance can be networked and controlled C h i l d p r o o f l o c k H o m e C o n n e c t operating it accidentally.
Home Connect Select the Home Connect app and install it on your If the display shows "Network connection successful", mobile device. the connection process is complete. Follow the instructions in the app. Launch the app and set up Home Connect access. The app will guide you through the registration process.
Home Connect Home Connect settings Home Connect can be adapted to your specific needs at Note: You will find the Home Connect settings in the any time. basic settings for your appliance. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network.
Remote Diagnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com on the product page for Note: For further information and details about the appliance in the additional documents.
- Date + GAGGENAU logo desired display. - Clock + date The selection is displayed. - Clock + date + GAGGENAU logo Display Reduced*/Standard If the 'Reduced' setting has been selected, only the most important information will be shown on the display after a short time.
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Basic settings Date Current date Sets the date. You can switch between year/ month/day using the symbol C. Temperature unit °C* / °F Setting the temperature unit Weight unit kg*/oz. Set the weight unit Language German* / French [...] / English Select the language for the text display Note: The system will restart if the language is...
Cleaning and maintenance Area Cleaning agent C leaning and maintenance Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean using a dishcloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Remove limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. W ith thorough care and cleaning your appliance will C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e egg white) stains immediately.
Pyrolytic self-cleaning Microfibre cloth P yrolytic self-cleaning The honeycomb microfibre cloth is particularly suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as glass, glass ceramic, stainless steel or aluminium (part number Warning – Risk of fire! 00460770 from our after-sales service or from our P y r o l y t i c s e l f - c l e a n i n g online shop).
Pyrolytic self-cleaning Starting the pyrolytic self-cleaning Cleaning accessories with pyrolytic function self-cleaning Gaggenau baking trays and grill trays are coated with a Set the function selector to S. pyrolysis-resistant enamel. However, for an optimum œ symbol is displayed. Press ™...
What to do in the event of a fault Warning – Risk of electric shock! W hat to do in the event of a fault Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians.
After-sales service Replacing the oven light bulb A fter-sales service It is possible to replace the oven light. Heat-resistant halogen bulbs (60 W/230 V/G9) can be obtained from the after-sales service or from a specialist retailer. Only O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e use halogen bulbs of the same type.
Tables and tips – Eco hot air: T ables and tips Energy-saving hot air mode for cakes, meat, bakes and gratins. Optimal use is made of the residual heat. Convenience functions remain switched off N otes (e.g. the interior lighting). The interior temperature T a b l e s a n d t i p s can only be displayed while the appliance is heating –...
Tables and tips Vegetables ▯ ▯ Oven-roasted or oven-baked vegetables are a good Mix them thoroughly at least once during the alternative to pan-fried vegetables. The different cooking process. Once they are cooked, season flavours become more concentrated and, because them and sprinkle them with fresh herbs to taste.
Tables and tips Meal Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking time Comments in °C heating (mins) Stuffed courgettes, Glass dish/ 2 (3) Recipe tip: Stuff with grated carrot, vegetarian grill tray spring onions, goat's cheese, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan.
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Tables and tips Meal Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Roast potatoes Grill tray 2 (3) 30 - 45* Low-fat preparation. Spread evenly across the grill tray and mix thoroughly several times. Goat's cheese Glass dish/ 2 (3) 8 - 10 Either goat's cream cheese or goat's cam-...
Tables and tips Meal Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Tuna steak Baking tray 2 (3) 8 - 10 Recipe tip: Season Asian-style with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, honey, garlic, chilli and coriander seeds. Fish fingers, Baking tray 2 (3) 15 - 17*...
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Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Fillet of pork Glass dish/ 2 (3) Core temperature 70 °C. (260 g) grill tray 2 (3) Core temperature 70 °C. No need to preheat; do not open appli- ance door.
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Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking Comments in °C function time in min. Leg of lamb Glass dish/ 2 (3) 180 - 190 100* Recipe tip: Marinate overnight in a mixture – medium rare grill tray, of olive oil, garlic, rosemary and sliced roasting dish lemon.
Tables and tips Poultry ▯ ▯ Use the core temperature probe so that you can Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if monitor the core temperature more easily. Insert you baste it towards the end of the roasting time this between the belly and the thigh, rather than in with butter, salted water, drained fat or orange the middle (cavity).
Tables and tips Grilling and roasting ▯ ▯ Do not grill food with the oven door open. If you use wooden skewers, they may char. To prevent this, shorten them as far as possible, leave ▯ For grilling, use the grill tray with the wire insert them to soak in water overnight before skewering (depending on the model, this may be an accessory the ingredients or use metal skewers.
Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Recom- Type of Cooking Comments mended heating time tempera- (mins) ture in °C Croutons Baking tray 2 (3) Recipe tip: Mix fresh white bread with olive oil, garlic and rosemary leaves. Avoid using too much oil and wait until you are ready to serve before pouring it on;...
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Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Cakes Cheesecake Springform 1 (2) 160–165 70–75 cake tin 1 (2) 160–165 70–75 1 (2) 160–165 85–90 1 (2) 160–165 80–90 1 (2) 160–165 40–45 Low-cheese cheesecake with 50% quark mixture.
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Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Water sponge cake 26 cm 160** 22–30 Preheat springform (in accordance with cake tin EN60350-1) 26 cm 160** 20–30 Preheat (Appliance width: springform 60 cm) cake tin Water sponge cake 26 cm...
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Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Brownies Baking tray 2 (3) Cut into squares or rectangles once baked. The low temperature means that greaseproof the brownies will stay gooey in the middle. paper 2 (3) 40–45...
Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Type of Cooking Comments in °C heating time (mins) Foccacia Baking tray 2 (3) 15–20 Top with various ingredients, e.g. herbs, sea salt, olives, anchovies, onion, ham, greaseproof tomatoes or cheese. paper Garlic/herb Baking tray 2 (3) 8–10 baguette...
Tables and tips 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 useful for relatively large quantities, for months.
Tables and tips Defrosting ▯ After half the defrosting time has elapsed, turn the meat or fish. Break up frozen clumps of food ▯ comprising many pieces, e.g. berries and pieces of To defrost food, use the "Defrost" heating function. meat.
Tables and tips Disinfecting ▯ ▯ Before you begin preserving the food, the glasses Disinfect the empty jars at 100 °C for at least should be disinfected in the oven to prevent the 20 minutes in the "Hot air" (fan-oven) setting. The food from spoiling.
Tables and tips Meal Accessory/ Level Tempera- Type of Cooking Comments ture heating time in °C (mins) Bread rolls, fresh Baking 250 / 200* 15 - 20 (50 g each) stone Flatbread Baking The cooking time depends on the size and stone thickness of the flatbread Foccacia Baking Top with various ingredients, e.g.
Tables and tips Dish Accessories Level Temperature Heating Cooking time Comments in °C function in min. Ossobuco Roasting 220 / 140* Initial roasting Roast the meat and vegetables initially; dish + 60 - 90 use the "Roasting function" for this. Pour in liquid and turn the temperature back down;...
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