en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...... 49 31.2 General installation instructions...... 49 INFORMATION FOR USE Safety .............. 2 Preventing material damage ...... 5 1 Safety Environmental protection and saving en- ergy .............. 6 Observe the following safety instructions. Familiarising yourself with your appliance .. 7 1.1 General information Functions............. 8...
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Safety en Keep children under the age of 8 years away WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! from the appliance and power cable. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation. 1.4 Safe use ▶ Never touch these hot parts. Always place accessories in the cooking com- ▶...
en Safety An ingress of moisture can cause an electric WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! shock. Due to the hot surfaces, vapours from flam- ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean- mable liquids may catch fire in the cooking ers to clean the appliance. compartment (explosion).
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Preventing material damage en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The cleaning function heats up the cooking The cooking compartment gets very hot when compartment to a very high temperature so the cleaning function is in progress. that food left over from roasting, grilling and ▶...
en Environmental protection and saving energy Hot water in the water tank may damage the steam If descaling solution comes into contact with the control system. panel or other delicate surfaces, it will damage them. Only fill the water tank with cold water. Remove descaling solution immediately with water.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status. On certain models, specific details such as colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
en Functions Symbol Name Start/stop Start or pause the appliance Open control panel Fill or empty the water tank 4.4 Cooking compartment ATTENTION! Covering the ventilation slots will cause the appliance Various functions in the cooking compartment provide to overheat. support when operating your appliance. Do not cover the ventilation slots.
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Functions en Function Name Cleaning ¡ Pyrolytic self-cleaning cleans the cooking compartment almost by itself → "Pyrolytic self-cleaning cleaning function", Page 28 ¡ Easy Clean removes light dirt from the cooking compartment → "Easy Clean cleaning aid", Page 29 ¡ Drying function dries the cooking compartment → "Drying", Page 30 ¡...
en Functions Symbol Heating function Temperature Low-temperature 70 - 120 °C For gentle, slow cooking of seared, tender pieces of meat in cooking cookware without a lid. The heat is emitted evenly from above and below at a low tem- perature. Plate warming 30 - 90 C For heating cookware.
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Accessories en Symbol Name Remote Diagnostics Remote diagnostics activated → "Home Connect ", Page 24 Descale reminder Number of operations with steam until the next descaling phase → "Descaling", Page 30 Accessories 6 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made espe- The accessories supplied may differ depending on the cially for your appliance.
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You will find a comprehensive range of products for top of the upper guide rod. your appliance in our brochures and online: www.neff-home.com Accessories are appliance-specific. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
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Basic operation en Press to confirm the water hardness range. 7.2 Initial use Press "OK" to end the initial start-up. After connecting the appliance to the power supply, Open and close the appliance door once. you must configure the settings for its initial start-up. It a The appliance will perform a self-test, after which it may take a few minutes for the settings to appear on will be ready to use.
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en Basic operation Notes 8.7 Pausing operation ¡ The residual heat indicator will appear on the dis- Press . play while the cooking compartment is still hot. Press again to resume operation. → "Residual heat indicator", Page 14 ¡ The cooling fan will continue to run until the cooking 8.8 Displaying information compartment has cooled down.
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Steam en Steam 9 Steam Food can be cooked particularly gently using steam. Fill the water tank with water up to the "max" You can use the special types of steam heating, or use mark. steam assistance with certain types of heating. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door.
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en Steam Fill the water tank. Types of heating and functions for added steam → "Filling the water tank", Page 15 You can switch on added steam for the following types Press to switch the appliance on. of heating and functions: Press "Steam". ¡...
Time-setting options en Types of heating and functions for steam boost 9.5 After using steam operation You can switch on steam boost for the following types Dry the appliance after each steam operation. of heating and functions: Note: Traces of limescale may remain in the cooking ¡...
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en Meat probe Setting the timer Press to confirm the setting. Press . Press . 10.3 Delayed start/"Ready at" time Press Hours, Minutes or Seconds. With this function, the appliance automatically switches Use or to select the timer duration. itself on, and then switches itself off at the preselected Press to confirm the setting.
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Meat probe en ¡ "Circo-roasting" Poultry Insert the meat probe into the thickest ¡ "Pizza setting" part of the breast, pushing it in as far as ¡ "Bread baking setting" possible. The meat probe can be inser- ¡ "Bottom heat" ted horizontally or vertically depending ¡...
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en Dishes Set the cooking compartment temperature at least Beef Core temperature 10 °C higher than the core temperature. in °C Do not set the cooking compartment temperature to Tenderloin or sirloin, rare 45 - 52 higher than 250 °C. Tenderloin or sirloin, medium rare 55 - 62 Press "Meat probe".
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Dishes en Tips and information about the settings Category Food If you set a dish, the display shows relevant information Bakes, Bake, savoury, fresh, cooked ingredi- for this dish, e.g.: soufflés ents ¡ Suitable shelf position Potato gratin, raw ingredients, 4 cm ¡...
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en Favourites 12.5 Extending the cooking time 12.6 Keeping a dish warm To extend the cooking time, press "Add extra cook- To keep the dish warm, press "Keep warm". ing time". Use the or button to change the settings, if re- Use the ...
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Basic settings en Rapid heating is possible for the following types of Rapid heating automatically switches on at temper- heating: atures of 200 °C and above. ¡ "Circo Therm hot air" Press . Press to start the operation. ¡ "Top/bottom heat" ¡...
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en Home Connect Personalisa- Selection Appliance in- Display tion formation Elapsed cook- ¡ Display Appliance in- Display technical information about ing time formation the appliance ¡ Do not display Regional ¡ All dishes 16.2 Changing basic settings ¡ European dishes ¡ British dishes Press to switch the appliance on.
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Home Connect en Basic setting Possible settings Explanation Home Connect as- Start the assistant You can connect your appliance to the Home Connect app via sistant Disconnect the Home Connect assistant. Note: If you are using the Home Connect assistant for the first time, only the "Start assistant"...
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en Cleaning and servicing ¡ The current software and hardware version of your 17.7 Data protection appliance. Please see the information on data protection. ¡ Status of any previous resetting to factory settings. The first time your appliance is registered on a home This initial registration prepares the Home Connect network connected to the Internet, your appliance will functions for use and is only required when you want to...
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Cleaning and servicing en Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Door cover ¡ Made of stainless Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper. steel: Do not use stainless steel care products. Stainless steel cleaner Tip: Remove the door cover for thorough cleaning. ¡...
en "Pyrolytic self-cleaning" cleaning function "Pyrolytic self-cleaning" cleaning function 19 "Pyrolytic self-cleaning" cleaning function With the "Pyrolytic self-cleaning" cleaning function, 19.2 Setting the "Pyrolytic self-cleaning" the cooking compartment is cleaned virtually automat- cleaning function ically. The cleaning function requires approx. 3.9 - 4.8 kilo- WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! watt hours.
"Easy Clean" cleaning aid en After using the cleaning function, prepare the appli- 19.4 Preparing the appliance after the ance for operation. cleaning function → "Preparing the appliance after the cleaning func- Allow the appliance to cool down. tion", Page 29 Wipe off any ash that has been left behind in the The appliance door will remain locked until the ap- cooking compartment, on the shelf supports and pliance has cooled down sufficiently and...
en Descaling Descaling 21 Descaling To ensure that your appliance continues to operate cor- 21.2 Setting the descaling process rectly, it must be descaled regularly. ATTENTION! How frequently you need to run the descaling pro- If descaling solution comes into contact with the control gramme depends on the water hardness and how panel or other delicate surfaces, it will damage them.
Rails en Remove limescale marks with a cloth soaked in vin- Press "Drying function". egar, then wipe with clean water and dry with a soft a The duration appears on the display. You cannot cloth. change the duration of the drying function. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the ap- Start the drying function using ...
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en Appliance door Insert the coin in the gap in the lock and rotate as 24.1 Detaching the appliance door far as it will go . Requirements Turn the lock on the left-hand side in a clockwise ‒ ¡ Have a torch ready. direction.
Appliance door en ATTENTION! WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Opening and closing the appliance door when it is The appliance door has a weight of 7–10 kg and in the lock position damages the door hinges. may fall if it is not handled carefully. Never force the appliance door open or closed.
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en Appliance door Rotate the door handle upwards slightly . WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves. ▶ Requirements ¡ Have a screwdriver ready. ¡ The appliance door is detached. → "Detaching the appliance door", Page 32 Lay the appliance door with the front side facing down on a flat surface that is soft and clean.
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Appliance door en Lift the first and second intermediate panes from be- Tip: When fitting the door panes, make sure that and remove them in the direction of the arrow they are in the original order. . Insert the intermediate pane so that the arrow on the right-hand side is pointing upwards.
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en Troubleshooting Push down on the intermediate pane around Carefully lift the inner pane upwards at an angle and slide the retainer in at an angle and push down attach the holder . until it clicks into place. Insert the inner pane with the holder into the opening.
Troubleshooting en 25.1 Malfunctions Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. working. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance re- The set water hardness range is too low. quests descaling Descale the appliance. without the counter → "Descaling", Page 30 appearing in ad- Check the water hardness and set this in the basic settings. vance.
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 www.neff-home.com. Disposal 26 Disposal 26.1 Disposing of old appliance...
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appli- A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found ance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the online at www.neff-home.com among the additional essential requirements and other relevant provisions of documents on the product page for your appliance.
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How it works en ¡ Place the cookware on the wire rack. Baking on one level Height ¡ Glass cookware is best. Tall baked items and tins/dishes on ¡ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roast- the wire rack ing dishes. Shallow baked items/baking tray Roasting in uncovered cookware ¡...
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en How it works 30.5 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 Cooking time ware heating °C level in mins Sponge cake, delicate Ring-shaped tin 150-170...
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How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam Cooking time ware heating °C level in mins Quiche Dark coated 190-210 30-40 quiche tin Tarte flambée Universal pan 260-270 10-15 Bake, savoury, cooked Ovenproof dish 150-170 Medium 40-50 ingredients Potato gratin, raw in- Ovenproof dish...
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en How it works Recommended settings for desserts and compote Food Accessory/cook- Height Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware function °C tensity in mins Yoghurt Individual moulds Cooking 35-40 300-360 compart- ment floor ¡ Do not preheat the oven. 30.6 Special cooking methods and other ¡...
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How it works en Recommended settings for proving dough Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam Cooking time ware heating °C level in mins Rich dough, e.g. pan- Bowl on wire rack 40-45 40-90 ettone White bread Bowl on wire rack 35-40 30-40 ¡...
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en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Height Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware function °C tensity in mins Fruit pie 20 cm diameter 170-190 60-75 plate Pie tin Bread or white bread Loaf tin, 1 x 900 g 190-200 Medium 30-40 or 2 x 450 g Bread or white bread Loaf tin, 1 x 900 g 190-200...
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How it works en Recommended settings for poultry Food Accessory/cook- Height Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware function °C tensity in mins Chicken, whole Pan support 200-220 20+15 Chicken, whole, 1,5 kg Pan support 180-190 Medium 65-75 Slide the universal pan underneath the wire rack. Roasting and braising ¡...
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en How it works Recommended settings for complete meals Food Accessory/cook- Height Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware function °C tensity in mins Complete meal with Chicken: Chicken Pan support (25+15) + 20 Complete meal with 65-75 Chicken, 1,5 kg Pan support Slide the universal pan underneath the wire rack.
Installation instructions en Food Accessory/cook- Height Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware function °C tensity in mins Hot water sponge cake Springform cake 1. 150-160 1. 10 tin, diameter 26 cm 2. 150-160 2. 20-25 Hot water sponge cake, 150-170 30-50 2 levels...
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en Installation instructions 31.3 Appliance dimensions You will find the dimensions of the appliance here ¡ For appliances that have a hinged switch panel, make sure that the switch panel does not hit adjacent kitchen units when you open it. 31.4 Installation below a worktop ¡...
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Installation instructions en 31.5 Installation underneath a hob If the appliance is installed under a hob, the following The minimum worktop thickness a is based on the minimum dimensions must be adhered to (including required minimum clearance . substructure, if applicable). Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm...
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en Installation instructions ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- ¡ Contact protection must be guaranteed by the in- ance with the diagram. stallation. ¡ If the display on the appliance remains dark, it has not been connected correctly. Disconnect the appli- ance from the mains and check the connection.
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Installation instructions en Removing the two transport locks Centre the appliance. Press on the sloped surface on the rear of the ‒ transport lock . Press and hold the sloped surface and pull the ‒ transport lock upwards and out ...
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en Installation instructions Push on the left- and right-hand panels at the height Pre-drill aluminium profiles to establish a screw con- of the fastening elements until a clicking sound is nection. heard. The panel with the sticker is intended for the left- ‒...
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Installation instructions en Slide in the fastening element at the bottom 31.14 Removing the door handle and side press down at the top until it clicks into place. panels ATTENTION! Unsuitable tools may damage the surface of the appli- ance. Only use plastic tools. ▶...
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