Siemens HS956GC 1B Series User Manual And Installation Instructions
Siemens HS956GC 1B Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens HS956GC 1B Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Combi steam oven HS956GC.1B User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser- vices and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en Safety Futher information and explanations are available on- line: Declaration of Conformity .........    40 Table of contents How it works............   41 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......    55 INFORMATION FOR USE 31.1 General installation instructions.......    55 Safety ..............   2 Preventing material damage .......
  • Page 3 Safety en When the cooking compartment is hot, any al- Children must not perform cleaning or user coholic vapours inside may catch fire. The ap- maintenance unless they are at least 15 years pliance door may spring open. Hot steam and old and are being supervised.
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot Children may breathe in or swallow small cooking compartment, and the appliance parts, causing them to suffocate. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. door may spring open and may fall off. The ▶...
  • Page 5 Preventing material damage en 2  Preventing material damage If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no 2.1 General longer close properly during operation. This may dam- ATTENTION! age the front of adjacent kitchen units. ▶ Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking Keep the seal clean at all times.
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection And Saving En- Ergy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy 3  Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging When baking multiple dishes, do so in succession or in parallel. The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ¡ The cooking compartment is heated after baking ible and can be recycled. the first dish.
  • Page 7 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Symbol Meaning Button Function Timer is activated. Display additional information about a → "Setting the timer", Page 16 function or setting. → "Displaying information", Page 14 Childproof lock is activated. → "Childproof lock", Page 23 Start or pause the operation. → "Basic operation", Page 13 WiFi signal strength for Home Connect.
  • Page 8 en Operating modes When you open the appliance door, the light in the The water tank is behind the control panel. cooking compartment switches on. If the appliance → "Filling the water tank", Page 16 door remains open for longer than around 18 minutes, the light switches off again.
  • Page 9: Operating Modes

    Operating modes en Symbol Type of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional functions Bottom heating 30 - 250 °C Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie. The heat is emitted from below. Top/bottom heating 30 - 250 °C Traditionally bake or roast on one level.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    en Accessories Symbol Steam heating type Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional functions Sous-vide 50 - 95 °C Cook meat, fish, vegetables and desserts under a vacuum, at low temperatures and with 100% steam. Proving dough 30 - 50 °C Leave the yeast dough to prove.
  • Page 11 You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: siemens-home.bsh-group.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time 7  Before using for the first time Implement the settings for the initial configuration. Calibrate the appliance. Clean the appliance and accessories. 7.1 Determining the water hardness before switching on the appliance for the first time Malfunctions may occur when using filtered or deminer- Before using the appliance for the first time, ask your alised water.
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    Basic operation en Start the operation. Temperature 100 °C Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heat- ‒ Duration 30 minutes ing. → "Basic operation", Page 13 a When the time has elapsed, a signal tone sounds. A Start the operation. message appears on the display confirming that the Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heat- operation has finished.
  • Page 14 en Rapid heating 8.6 Setting the type of heating and the If there is a lot of content in the tile, scroll using ​ ⁠ ​ ⁠ . temperature If required, close the notification using ​ ⁠ . Press "Types of heating". Press the type of heating that you want to use.
  • Page 15 Time-setting options en Press "Rapid heating". Place the food in the cooking compartment. a "On" is in the tile. Cancelling rapid heating ​ ⁠ to start the operation. ▶ Press "Rapid heating". a Rapid heating starts. a For "Rapid heating" ​ ⁠ "Off" appears on the display. a Once rapid heating is complete, a signal tone sounds.
  • Page 16 en Steaming 10.3 Setting the timer a When the appliance is switched on, the display shows the settings for the current operation. The The timer runs independently during the operation. You timer is displayed in the status bar. can set the timer when the appliance is switched on or a Once the timer has elapsed, a signal tone sounds.
  • Page 17 Steaming en Slide the full water tank back into the recess ​ ⁠ . WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! When doing so, make sure that the water tank clicks Hot water collects on the vacuum-sealing bag during into place in the retainers  ​ ⁠ . cooking.
  • Page 18 en Steaming Set the temperature using ​ ⁠ or ​ ⁠ , or via the adjust- Press the operating mode that you require. ment bar. Or enter the cooking time directly via the Select the settings for the operating mode, e.g. type number field ​...
  • Page 19 Meat probe en 11.6 After using steam operation Insert the water tank and close the control panel. Drying the condensation tray Dry the appliance after each steam operation. Note: Traces of limescale may remain in the cooking WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! compartment after operation with steam. The functional- The appliance becomes hot during operation.
  • Page 20 en Meat probe Note: If the pull-out rails are attached at level 3, you Plug the meat probe into the socket on the left-hand cannot insert the roasting sensor in the cooking com- side of the cooking compartment. partment. Unhook the pull-out rails or hook them in at a Notes different level.
  • Page 21 Dishes en Changing the temperature Pork Core temperature in °C You can change the cooking compartment temperature and the core temperature at any time after starting the Shoulder of pork 85 - 90 operation. Fillet of pork, medium rare 62 - 70 Press the cooking compartment temperature or Pork loin, well done 72 - 80...
  • Page 22 en Dishes Recommended settings Category Food For the recommended settings, the optimum type of Cakes Cakes in tins heating is preset as a fixed value. Cakes on a baking tray You can adjust the preset temperature and the cooking Small baked items time.
  • Page 23 Favourites en You can adjust only certain settings depending on Category Food the dish. Preserving, Preserving food → "Setting options for the dishes", Page 21 extracting Extracting juice For information about the accessory and shelf posi- juice, steril- Sterilising bottles tion, for example, press ​ ⁠ . ising ​...
  • Page 24: Rapid Heating

    en Basic settings 16  Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance Appliance set- Selection to meet your needs. tings Lighting ¡ On when cooking and opening 16.1 Overview of the basic settings the door ¡ Only when the door is opened Here you can find an overview of the basic settings ¡...
  • Page 25: Home Connect

    Home Connect  en 17  Home Connect 17.1 Setting up Home Connect This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your ap- pliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions Requirements via the Home Connect app, adjust its basic settings ¡ The appliance is connected to the power supply and and monitor its operating status.
  • Page 26 en Cleaning and servicing 17.3 Operating the appliance with the stalling it via the Home Connect app if you are in your WLAN home network (Wi-Fi). The Home Connect app Home Connect app will inform you once installation is successful. You can use the Home Connect app to set and start Notes the appliance remotely.
  • Page 27 Cleaning and servicing en Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment If different cleaning agents are mixed together, there damages the enamel. may be a chemical reaction between these. ▶ ▶ Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment Do not mix cleaning agents. ▶...
  • Page 28: Cleaning Function Ecoclean

    en Cleaning function "EcoClean" Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Shelf supports ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Note: To clean thoroughly, detach the shelf supports. → "Rails", Page 35 Pull-out system ¡ Hot soapy water Use a brush to remove heavy soiling.
  • Page 29 Cleaning function "EcoClean" en – From the inside of the appliance door ATTENTION! – From the glass cover on the oven lamp If you do not clean the self-cleaning surfaces regularly, This prevents stains that cannot be removed. they may become damaged. Remove any objects from the cooking compartment.
  • Page 30: Descaling

    en Cleaning aid "humidClean" 20  Cleaning aid "humidClean" The cleaning aid "humidClean" ​ ⁠ is a quick alternative Confirm the notification. for occasionally cleaning the cooking compartment. a The cleaning aid starts and the cooking time counts The cleaning aid softens dirt by vaporising the soapy down.
  • Page 31: Drying

    Drying en Press "Descaling". Open the control panel and remove the water ‒ The duration cannot be changed. tank. Press ​ ⁠ . Thoroughly rinse the water tank and fill it with ‒ fresh water. a A message stating that you should carry out the ne- Slide in the water tank and close the control cessary preparatory work for descaling appears on ‒...
  • Page 32 en Appliance door Press on the right-hand pressure surface ​ ⁠ ​ ⁠ until WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! the hook is released. When the hinges are not secured, they can snap shut with great force. ▶ Make sure that the locking levers are always either fully closed or (when detaching the oven door) fully open.
  • Page 33: Appliance Door

    Appliance door en Push the condensate tray until the hooks on the Close the appliance door fully  ​ ⁠ . right, left and bottom click into place. a The condensate tray is installed horizontally. 23.2 Attaching the appliance door WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
  • Page 34 en Appliance door Push the intermediate pane upwards until it is in the WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! left- and right-hand retainers  ​ ⁠ . Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door, as they may scratch the surface.
  • Page 35: Rails

    Rails en Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand Close the appliance door. hinges  ​ ⁠ . Note: Do not use the cooking compartment again until the door panes have been correctly fitted. a The locking levers are closed. The appliance door is secured and cannot be detached.
  • Page 36 en Rails Push on the side of the tab marked PUSH behind Note: the rail, and push the rail to the rear. Further information: 24.4 Attaching the pull-out rail Note: The pull-out rails only fit on the right or left. Make sure when you fit them that you can pull them out to- wards the front.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Release the PUSH tab. Pull the pull-out rail out as far as it will go and slide it back in. Note: Further information: a The retainer clicks into place. 25  Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Read the troubleshooting information before contacting Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The time is not dis- Basic setting has been changed. played when the ap- ▶ Change the basic setting for the time display. pliance is switched → "Basic settings", Page 24 off. Home Connect is not Different causes are possible. working properly.
  • Page 39: Disposal

    ▶ Next time, set lower or higher values. Tip: A lot of other information about the food preparation and corresponding adjustment values can be found in the Home Connect app or on our website siemens-home.bsh- group.com . 26  Disposal 26.1 Disposing of old appliance...
  • Page 40: Source Software

    2014/53/EU. appliance. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at siemens-home.bsh-group.com among the ad- ditional documents on the product page for your appli- ance. Only applies to Great Britain 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max.
  • Page 41: How It Works

    2 levels tion and corresponding adjustment values can be ¡ Baking tins/dishes on 2 wire found in the Home Connect app or on our website racks siemens-home.bsh-group.com . 3 levels ¡ Baking tray 30.1 General cooking tips ¡ Universal pan Take note of the following information when cooking all ¡...
  • Page 42 en How it works ¡ Glass cookware is best. ¡ Use uncovered, heat-resistant cookware that is suit- ¡ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roast- able for cooking with steam. ing dishes. ¡ The perforated steaming tray, size XL, is the best option here.
  • Page 43 How it works en 30.6 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Sponge cake, delicate...
  • Page 44 en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Tarte flambée Universal pan ​ ⁠ 240-250 10-18 Bake, savoury, cooked Ovenproof dish ​ ⁠ 150-170 40-50 ingredients Potato gratin, raw in- Ovenproof dish ​...
  • Page 45 How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Long-grain rice, 1:1.5 Shallow cookware ​ ⁠ 12-17 Eggs, hard-boiled Perforated steam- ​ ⁠ 9-12 ing tray Preheat the appliance. Turn the dish 2/3 of the way through the cooking time.
  • Page 46 en How it works Recommended settings for cooking whole menus Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Peeled boiled potatoes, Perforated steam- 5+5+3 ​ ⁠ 1. 30 quartered ing tray, size M 2.
  • Page 47 How it works en The protective envelope of the vacuum-sealing bag re- – There are no holes in the vacuum-sealing bag. tains the nutrients and flavours. The low temperatures – Pieces of meat or fish that have been vacuum- and the direct transfer of heat allow precisely controlled sealed together are not pressed directly against cooking in order to achieve the desired cooking res- one another.
  • Page 48 en How it works ATTENTION! Use scissors to open the vacuum-sealing bag. Place Risk of damage to kitchen units all of the food and liquid into the container. ▶ Do not fill the water tank a second time for the You can use the stock or marinade to make a sous-vide cooking.
  • Page 49 How it works en Food Accessory/ Type of Temperat- Steam intens- Cooking time Tips for sous-vide cookware heating ure in °C in mins cooking Potatoes, peeled, Wire rack ​ ⁠ 35-45 Recipe tip: Vacuum- quartered, 800 g seal along with Universal pan some butter and salt.
  • Page 50 en How it works Recommended settings for proving dough Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Rich dough, e.g. pan- Bowl on wire rack ​ ⁠ 40-45 40-90 ettone White bread Bowl on wire rack ​...
  • Page 51 How it works en Baking Recommended settings for baking on one level Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Victoria sponge cake ​ ⁠ 150-160 25-35 20 cm diameter cake tin Rich fruit cake Deep, 23 cm dia- ​...
  • Page 52 en How it works Grilling Recommended settings for meat Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Pork, Bacon rashers Wire rack ​ ⁠ 1. 4-5 2. 3-4 Pork, Sausages, thick- Wire rack ​...
  • Page 53 How it works en Recommended settings for poultry Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Chicken, whole Wire rack ​ ⁠ 170-180 25+15 Chicken, whole, 1,5 kg Wire rack ​ ⁠ 180-190 65-75 Turkey, crown...
  • Page 54 en How it works Recommended settings for baking Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Shortbread Baking tray ​ ⁠ 140-150 25-40 Shortbread Baking tray ​ ⁠ 140-150 25-40 Shortbread, 2 levels Universal pan ​...
  • Page 55: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions en Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Broccoli, fresh, 300 g Steam containers, ​ ⁠ XL size Broccoli, fresh, one con- Steam containers, ​ ⁠ 10-11 tainer XL size The test is over when 85 °C is reached at the coldest spot (see IEC 60350-1).
  • Page 56 en Installation instructions 31.2 Appliance dimensions ¡ Wear protective gloves so that you do not cut yourself. Parts that are accessible dur- You will find the dimensions of the appliance here ing installation may have sharp edges. ¡ Dimensions of the figures in mm. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
  • Page 57 Installation instructions en Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm b in mm Induction hob Full-surface induction hob Gas hob Electric hob Observe different national installation instructions for the hob. 31.5 Installation in a tall unit ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- ance with the diagram.
  • Page 58 en Installation instructions ¡ The appliance must only be connected using the Screw the appliance into place. power cable provided. ¡ The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m power cable can be obtained from the after-sales service.
  • Page 60 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001647013* 9001647013 (020914)

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