Intended use Warning – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL 8Intended use GAS! Escaping gas may cause an explosion. R ead these instructions carefully. Only then If you smell gas or notice any faults in the I n t e n d e d u s e will you be able to operate your appliance gas installation: safely and correctly.
Important safety information Never place flammable objects on the (Important safety ■ burners or store them in the cooking information compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch Warning –...
Important safety information The hinges on the appliance door move Risk of injury! Warning – Risk of scalding! ■ when opening and closing the door, and The accessible parts become hot during ■ you may be trapped. Keep your hands away operation.
Causes of damage Cooling with the appliance door open: Following ]Causes of damage ■ operation at high temperatures, only allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed. Do not trap anything in the appliance door. H ob C a u s e s o f d a m a g e Even if the door is only left open a crack, the front of Caution!
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible 7Environmental protection ■ when the appliance is in use. Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Here you can find tips on how to save even more energy when using the appliance, and how to dispose of your appliance properly.
Installation and connection Faults in the gas installation/smell of gas 5Installation and connection If you notice a smell of gas or faults in the gas installation, you must I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n immediately shut off the gas supply and/or close the ■...
Installation and connection Never use extension cables or multiple plugs. Moving the appliance by the gas line or door handle ■ For safety reasons, this appliance must only be Do not move the appliance while holding the gas line; ■ connected to an earthed connection.
Getting to know your appliance The distance between the top edge of the oven and Keep the original appliance packaging. Only transport ■ the bottom edge of the extractor hood must meet the the appliance in the original packaging. Observe the requirements of the extractor hood manufacturer.
Getting to know your appliance Cooking area Explanations Here is an overview of the control panel. The design Electric hotplate depends on the respective appliance model. Standard burner High output burner Economy burner Control panel Details may vary depending on the appliance model. Types of heating and functions Use the function selector to set the types of heating and To make sure you always use the right type of heating...
Getting to know your appliance Other functions Your new oven has yet more functions; see below for a brief description of these. Function Rapid heating Preheats the cooking compartment rapidly without accessories. -------- Temperature Timer with switch-off function Use the temperature selector to set the temperature in Using the timer, you can set a time of up to the cooking compartment.
Accessories When sliding accessories into the cooking _Accessories compartment, ensure that the kink in the side rail is at the back. Only then will they lock in place. Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of A c c e s s o r i e s accessories.
Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first Baking tray, non-stick For tray bakes and small baked items. time Allows baked items to be removed more easily from the baking tray. Professional pan B efore you can use your new appliance, you must For preparing large quantities of food.
Cooking pans ÅCooking pans C o o k i n g p a n s Burner Power Minimum Maximum [kW] cookware cookware Electric diameter diameter hotplate* Electric 1 kW 14.5 cm 14.5 cm hotplate* Wok burner* 3.5 kW 24 cm 28 cm High-output 3 kW...
Gas burners Igniting the gas burners ÄGas burners Always position the burner lid precisely on the burner cup. The openings in the burner cup must remain T his chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table unobstructed at all times. All parts must be dry. G a s b u r n e r s shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Electric hobs Table - Cooking Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Because of possible variations, it Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The is best to judge the optimal cooking time yourself. diameter of the saucepan or pan base should be the Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the same as that of the burner.
Operating the appliance Power control switch 1Operating the appliance The electric hob is controlled by a switch, which can be used to choose the power required for the food you are Y ou have already learnt about the controls and how cooking.
Timer The heating function and temperature can be changed OTimer at any time using the relevant selector. Y ou can use the timer as a kitchen timer. The timer runs Rapid heating T i m e r alongside other settings. You can set it at any time, even if the device is switched off.
Cleaning DCleaning Zone Cleaning agent Upper glass cover* Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. (depending on appli- W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain You can remove the upper glass cover for ance model) C l e a n i n g its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long cleaning.
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Cleaning Zone Cleaning agent Zone Cleaning agent Glass hob* Care: Protective/care products for glass Accessories Hot soapy water: Cleaning: Cleaning agents for glass. Soak and then clean with a dish cloth or a (depending on appli- Follow the cleaning instructions on the packag- brush.
Rails Keeping the appliance clean Installing the frames Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt Insert the two hooks carefully into the upper holes. immediately so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not (Figure A-B) build up. Warning – Risk of fire! Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
Appliance door Attaching the door qAppliance door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r When attaching the oven door, ensure that both its appearance and remain fully functional for a long hinges are inserted straight into the opening...
Appliance door Warning – Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or detergents. Fitting Hold the top glass panel firmly by the sides and slide it in towards the back at an angle.
Trouble shooting Upper glass cover Malfunction Possible cause Remedy/information The timer is at the Turn the timer to the OFF posi- Before opening the top cover, remove any spills with a cloth. 0 position. tion. Use glass cleaner if possible. The burner does Power has failed Light the gas burner with a gas...
Customer service 4Customer service JTested for you in our cooking studio O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired. We will always find an H ere, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales T e s t e d f o r y o u i n o u r c o o k i n g s t u d i o...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking on one level Baking tins For optimal cooking results, we recommend using dark- When baking on one level, use the following shelf coloured metal baking tins. positions: Position 2 – tall baked items and tins/dishes on the Tinplate baking tins, ceramic dishes and glass dishes ■...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Cakes in tins Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- Cooking tion function ture in °C time in mins Sponge cake, simple Vienna ring tin/loaf tin 160-180 50-60 Sponge cake, simple, 2 levels Vienna ring tin/loaf tin 140-160 60-80 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in mins Choux pastry Universal pan 190-210 35-50 Choux pastry, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 190-210 35-45 < Biscuits Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf position...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in Pizza, frozen, deep-pan, x 1 Wire rack 200-210 20-30 Pizza, frozen, deep-pan, x 2 Universal pan + wire rack 170-190 20-30 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Bakes and gratins Always use the shelf positions indicated. Your appliance offers a range of heating functions for You can cook food on one level in baking tins/dishes or cooking bakes. The settings tables list the optimal in the universal pan.
Tested for you in our cooking studio When roasting, add a little liquid if the meat is lean. A Meat thermometer covering of approx. cm depth should be applied to Depending on your appliance's features, you may have the base of any glass cookware. a meat thermometer.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Meat Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Step Tempera- Cooking tion function ture in °C time in mins Joint of pork without rind, e.g. neck, 1.5 kg Cookware, uncovered 180-200 140-160 Joint of pork with rind, e.g. shoulder, 2 kg Cookware, uncovered 170-190 190-200...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Vegetables and side dishes Adhere to the specifications in the table. Here, you can find information for preparing grilled vegetables, potatoes and frozen potato products. Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- Cooking tion function ture in °C time in mins...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Drying Use the following shelf positions for drying: 1 wire rack: Position 3 ■ You can achieve outstanding drying results with hot air. 2 wire racks: Positions 3 + 1 ■ With this type of preserving, flavours are concentrated as a result of the dehydration.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Defrosting Remove frozen food from its packaging and place it onto the wire rack in suitable cookware. For defrosting frozen fruit, vegetables and baked items. Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it Poultry, meat and fish should ideally be defrosted in the defrosts.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature in Cooking tion function °C time in mins Viennese whirls Universal pan 140-150* 25-35 Viennese whirls, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 140-150* 30-45 < Viennese whirls, 3 levels Baking trays + universal pan 5+3+1...
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