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OPERATION
Steam function
Warning – Risk of scalding! Leave the door closed during steam functions, hot
steam can escape in case of opening. Condensation in the oven will increase when
opening the door.
Note: Let the oven cool down after every steam function and dry the inside of the oven
with a soft cloth.
Note: The water system empties each time the steam function is finished. This action is
audible and is part of the steam oven's normal operation.
Advantages of steam cooking
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Healthy and natural, steam cooking retains the colour and taste of the dish. No odors are
released using this cooking method.
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Steam cooking (stewing, cooking, roasting) starts before the oven cavity temperature
reaches 100 °C.
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Slow cooking (stewing, cooking, roasting) is also possible at lower temperatures.
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It is healthy:
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vitamins and minerals are preserved as only a small proportion of these dissolve in the
hot moisture of the dish.
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It is not necessary to add any form of fat or oil during steam cooking.
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Steam does not distribute smell or taste, enabling meat or fish to be cooked together with
vegetables.
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Steam is also suitable for blanching, defrosting and warming or keeping a dish warm.
Sous vide
Using the sous vide steam function:
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Vacuuming
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First vacuum the food in plastic using a vacuuming machine. This process removes
most of the air from the plastic bag. The bag preserves nutrients and taste during
cooking, resulting in food that is juicier, softer and tastier.
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Vacuum cooking
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Cook the dish at the correct temperature and the correct time using the oven's Sous
Vide steam setting (see 'Recipes and cooking times').
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Most dishes can be kept at serving temperature (around 60 °C)
for a few hours, which makes mise en place very easy: you simply remove the dish from
the oven when you need it.
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