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Gorenje BCS798S24BG Detailed Instructions

Gorenje BCS798S24BG Detailed Instructions

Combined steam oven

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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A COMBINED STEAM OVEN www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
  • Page 2 The telephone number can be found on the invoice or on the delivery note. Instructions for installation and connection are supplied on a separate sheet. Instructions for use are also available at our website: www.gorenje.com / < http://www. gorenje.com /> Important information Tip, note...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before connecting the appliance INTRODUCTION COMBINED STEAM OVEN Information on the appliance - data plate (depending on the model) 12 Control unit INITIAL 14 BEFORE THE FIRST USE PREPARATION 14 Steam cooking OF THE 15 Filling the water tank APPLIANCE 16 FIRST USE 17 Testing water hardness...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 5 The appliance is not intended to be controlled with external timers or special control systems. Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 6 Safe and correct use of the steam oven Leave the appliance at room temperature for When you open the oven door (with steam some time before connecting it to the power systems) after the end or during steam mains to allow all components to adapt to cooking, make sure to open the door to the room temperature.
  • Page 7 COMBINED STEAM OVEN (DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.
  • Page 8 WIRE GUIDES The wire guides allow preparation of the food on 5 levels (please note that the levels/ guides are counted from the bottom up). Guides 4 and 5 are intended for grilling. TELESCOPIC PULL-OUT GUIDES Telescopic pull-out guides can be installed on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th level. Pull-out guides can be partially or completely extractable.
  • Page 9 The DEEP BAKING TRAY is used for roasting meat and baking moist pastry. It can also be used as a drip tray. Never place the deep baking tray in the first guide during the cooking process, except when grilling and you are only using the deep tray as a drip tray.
  • Page 10 SYNCHRONIZATION BAR The bar can be installed on the telescopic extendible guides (full extension) or removed from them. First, remove both guides of one level. Place the bar onto the two tabs on the guides and push the guides in with your hand until they stop.
  • Page 11 INFORMATION ON THE APPLIANCE - DATA PLATE (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) A Serial number B Code C Type D Brand E Model F Technical data G Compliance symbols The rating plate indicating the basic information about the appliance is located at the edge of the oven and it is visible when the oven door is opened.
  • Page 12 CONTROL UNIT (depending on the model) ON/OFF KEY OVEN BACK KEY Selection and LIGHTING ON/ CONFIRMATION OFF KEY KNOB Touch briefly to return to previous Select the setting by menu. rotating the knob. Confirm your Touch and hold to selection by pressing return to main menu.
  • Page 13 MINUTE CHILD LOCK START/STOP DISPLAY – displays MINDER/ all settings ALARM Long touch: START Long touch during operation: STOP NOTE: The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each time you touch a key, this will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.
  • Page 14 BEFORE THE FIRST USE Before the first use, remove all components, including any transport equipment, from the oven. Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Before using the oven the first time, heat it without any food, in the system “upper and bottom heater”, at the temperature of 200 °C for approximately one hour.
  • Page 15 FILLING THE WATER TANK The WATER TANK allows for independent water supply to the steam oven. The tank volume amounts to approx. 1.3 litres (maximum water level – see marking). This amount of water suffices for approximately 3 hours of cooking time with the longest steam cycle (hot air with steam on "high"...
  • Page 16 FIRST USE LANGUAGE SELECTION Upon the first connection of the appliance to the power supply or after a prolonged period of being disconnected, please set the desired language. The default language is English. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Turn the KNOB and select the desired language.
  • Page 17 TESTING WATER HARDNESS Water hardness test should be carried out before first use. A strip will appear on the display with the sign "Very hard water". Maximum water hardness is set as a factory default. Soak the test paper strip (supplied with the appliance) in water for one (1) second.
  • Page 18 SELECTING THE MAIN MENUS FOR BAKING AND SETTINGS Turn the KNOB and select the name of the menu. Confirm the selection by pressing the KNOB. The NAME of the selected menu appears above. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. A) Auto In this mode, first select the type of dish and then the selected food with automatic setting of the quantity, level of doneness and...
  • Page 19 A) BAKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD (Auto; automatic mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Turn the KNOB and select the Auto. Confirm your selection by pressing the KNOB. Select the type of dish and the selected food. Confirm your selection.
  • Page 20 PREHEATING Cooking procedures for some dishes in the Auto mode also include the preheat function . When you select the food, the following notification will appear: "Selected program includes preheat function." (Confirm your selection with the KNOB.) "Preheating started." Do not insert the food yet. Actual and set temperature will alternate on the display.
  • Page 21 B) BAKING BY SELECTING THE MODE OF OPERATION (Professional mode and steam mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Turn the KNOB and select Pro. Confirm your selection. Select your own basic settings. BASIC SETTINGS 1 pre-heating 2 system (see table OVEN SYSTEMS) 3 temperature in the oven ADDITIONAL SETTINGS 4 duration of baking (see chapter TIMER FUNCTIONS –...
  • Page 22 OVEN SYSTEMS (depending on the model) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) OVEN SYSTEMS TOP + BOTTOM HEAT 30–230 The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Pastry or meat can only be baked/roasted at a single height level.
  • Page 23 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) OVEN SYSTEMS BOTTOM HEAT + FAN 30–230 This is used for baking leavened but low-rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. ROASTING 30–230 In the Auto Roast mode/system, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater.
  • Page 24 TIMER FUNCTIONS – DURATION In the basic Professional mode you can select the Timer function. Confirm your selection by pressing the KNOB. Duration of oven operation Delayed start Setting the cooking time In this mode, you can define the duration of oven operation. Set the desired cooking time and confirm the selection (max.
  • Page 25 MULTIPHASE COOKING This mode allows you to combine three consequent different manners of food preparation in one baking process. By selecting different settings you can prepare dishes exactly as you wish. In the basic Pro mode, Multiphase cooking and Steam are available.
  • Page 26 By touching the START key, the oven first starts operating according to step 1. (The progress bar on the bottom of the display indicates the current step of the baking process). When a certain time expires, step 2 is activated and then step 3 if it was selected.
  • Page 27 STEAM INJECTION Steam injection is recommended when cooking: − meat (towards the end of the cooking process): the meat will be juicier and softer, and basting is not required. Meat: beef, veal, pork, venison, poultry, lamb, fish, sausages; − bread and bread rolls: use steam during the first 5–10 minutes of baking. The crust will be crunchy and nicely browned;...
  • Page 28 C) STEAM COOKING (Steam – quick access to steam programs) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select the Steam mode. Confirm your selection by pressing the KNOB. Choose your own basic settings. System 2 Oven temperature 3 Cooking duration 4 Multiphase cooking (see chapter MULTIPHASE COOKING) Use the preheat function if you wish to heat the oven to the desired temperature as...
  • Page 29 SOUS VIDE (STEAM COOKING) Season the food and seal it in a plastic bag suitable for vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking. Place the sealed bag containing the food onto the perforated tray and place it on the middle oven shelf. Rotate the KNOB and select Extras in the main menu.
  • Page 30 Dish Thickness Temperature Cooking time (cm) icon (°C) (minutes) MEAT Beef steak, medium 150–180 Beef steak, well done 140–170 Pork steak, medium 70–100 Pork steak, well done 70–100 Lamb steak, medium 90–120 Lamb steak, well done 70–100 Veal steak, medium 90–120 Veal steak, well done 70–100...
  • Page 31 D) STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMME (MY MODE) When the cooking process is complete, the "Finish" menu will appear. Select the symbol to store your settings into the oven memory. Select the field with asterisks for which you will select a new recipe name.
  • Page 32 START THE COOKING PROCESS The START/STOP key will flash before the start of the cooking process. Start the cooking process by touching the START/STOP key. Press and rotate the KNOB to change the current settings during cooking. If you open the door during operation, the cooking process will stop. It will resume when you close the door again.
  • Page 33 SELECTING ADDITIONAL FEATURES Turn the KNOB and select Extras in the main menu. Confirm your selection. The additional functions menu is displayed. Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal sounds in such cases. Steam cleaning (steam-clean) This program makes it easier to remove any stains from inside the oven.
  • Page 34 Regenerate This cooking mode can be used to reheat the food that has already been cooked. As the food is reheated with steam, it does not loose its quality. The flavour and texture are maintained as if the food was freshly cooked.
  • Page 35 SELECTING GENERAL SETTINGS Turn the KNOB and select Settings in the main menu. Confirm your selection. By turning the KNOB you can move around the menu. Confirm each selection by pressing the KNOB. General Language – select the language in which you want the text to be displayed.
  • Page 36 System Appliance information Factory settings Oven light during operation - illumination is turned off when you open the door during the baking process. Oven illumination - oven illumination is activated automatically when you open the door or turn on the oven. When the baking process is finished, the light stays on for about 1 minute.
  • Page 37 DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING TABLES If your desired food cannot be found in the cooking table, find information for similar food. The information displayed applies to cooking in a single level. An interval of suggested temperature is indicated. Start with a lower temperature setting and increase it if you find the food is not browned sufficiently.
  • Page 38 TOP + BOTTOM HEAT The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Roasting meat Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pans or trays. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 39 Baking pastry Only use one level and dark baking sheets or trays. In light-coloured baking sheets or trays, the browning of the pastry will be poorer, as such equipment will reflect the heat. Always place the baking trays on the grid. If you are using the supplied baking sheet, remove the grid.
  • Page 40 Is the cake done? • Pierce the cake at the top with a wooden toothpick or skewer. If there are no traces on the pick or the skewer when pulled out, the cake is done. Did the cake collapse? • Check the recipe. •...
  • Page 41 LARGE GRILL, SMALL GRILL When grilling food with the large grill, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. When grilling with the small grill, only the grill heater (a part of the large grill set) will operate.
  • Page 42 Grilling table – large grill Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180 g/piece 10 – 15 Beefsteak, well done 180 g/piece 15 – 20 Pork neck fillet 150 g/piece 15 – 20 Cutlets/chops 280 g/piece 20 –...
  • Page 43 LARGE GRILL + FAN In this operating mode, the grill heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Suitable for grilling meat, fish, and vegetables. (See descriptions and tips for Large grill and Small grill.) Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min)
  • Page 44 HOT AIR + BOTTOM HEAT The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot air fan will operate. Suitable for baking pizzas, apple pies, and fruitcakes. (See descriptions and tips for UPPER and BOTTOM HEATER.) Type of food Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C)
  • Page 45 HOT AIR Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pans or trays. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 46 Baking pastry Pre-heating of the oven is recommended. Small pastries can be baked in low trays in several levels (2nd and 3rd). Keep in mind that with different baking trays, the baking time may vary. You may have to remove the upper tray sooner than the lower one. Always place the baking pans on the grid;...
  • Page 47 ECO HOT AIR Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed on the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the meat, vegetables, or pastry. Type of food Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min)
  • Page 48 BOTTOM HEAT + FAN This is used for baking leavened but low- rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the second guide from the bottom and a rather shallow baking tray to allow the hot air to circulate across the upper side of the dish.
  • Page 49 ROASTING In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater. It is used for roasting all types of meat. When roasting directly on the grid, smear it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking onto it and insert it into the 3rd guide.
  • Page 50 HOT AIR WITH STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. In addition, round heater with fan operates to provide continuous circulation of the hot air and steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water. Type of food Weight Guide...
  • Page 51 STEAM Water from the steam generator enters the oven cavity in the form of steam. Fill the water tank with fresh water. Meat Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) Sauerkraut and 35-45 sausage Beef steak 1000 45-55...
  • Page 52 Vegetable Type of food Weight Ratio food: Guide Tempera- Cooking liquid (from the ture time bottom) (°C) (min) String beans 50-60 Beans – seeds 80-90 Peas 20-25 Caulifl ower – whole 20-30 Caulifl ower – 15-20 chopped Broccoli – whole 15-25 Broccoli –...
  • Page 53 Pasta/rice/cereals Type of food Weight Ratio food: Guide Tempera- Cooking liquid (from the ture time bottom) (°C) (min) White rice 25-35 Brown rice 60-70 Risotto Recipe 30-40 Pasta 15-25 Whole grain pasta 15-25 Millet 25-35 Gnocchi 15-25 Dumplings 15-25 Tortellini 20-30 Couscous 15-20...
  • Page 54 Fruit Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Cooking (from the (°C) time bottom) (min) Apple slices 5-15 Apricot slices 5-15 Cherries 10-15 Gooseberries 5-15 Pear – chunks 5-15 Plums 5-15 Rhubarb 5-15 Nectarines 5-10 Defrosting Type of food Weight Guide Temperature Defrosting (from the...
  • Page 55 Roasting with a meat probe (depending on the model) In this mode, set the desired temperature of the food core. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. Temperature core is measured by the temperature probe. Remove the cap (the socket is in the front upper corner of the oven right wall).
  • Page 56 Degrees of doneness for meat Core temperature TYPE OF MEAT (°C) BEEF 40 – 45 Rare 55 – 60 Medium 65 – 70 Well done 75 – 80 VEAL Well done 75 – 85 PORK Medium 65 – 70 Well done 75 –...
  • Page 57 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Before you start cleaning the appliance, disconnect it from the power mains and let it cool down. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children without appropriate supervision! Aluminium surfaces Aluminium surfaces should be cleaned with non-abrasive liquid detergents intended for such materials.
  • Page 58 CONVENTIONAL OVEN CLEANING You may use the standard cleaning procedure to clean stubborn dirt in the oven (using cleaners or an oven spray). After such cleaning, rinse the cleaner residues thoroughly. Clean the oven and the accessories after each use to prevent the dirt from burning into the surface.
  • Page 59 STEAM CLEANING PROGRAM (STEAM CLEAN) Before running the cleaning program, remove all large chunks of dirt and food residues from the oven cavity. Fill the water tank with water and set the steam cleaning program. In the main menu, select Extras and Steam clean.
  • Page 60 CLEANING THE STEAM SYSTEM Cleaning depends on the water hardness level. Water hardness °N Number of coloured stripes on the test strip Soft 0–3 dH 4 green stripes Slightly hard 3-7 dH 1 red stripe Medium hard 7-14 dH 2 red stripes Hard 14-21 dH 3 red stripes...
  • Page 61 CLEANING THE FILTER FOAM Any time you clean the water tank or descale the appliance, also clean the filter foam. Open the water tank cover. Remove the inlet pipe from the pipe attachment. Clean the inlet pipe with the filter foam under running water.
  • Page 62 REMOVING AND CLEANING WIRE AND TELESCOPIC EXTENDIBLE GUIDES Only use conventional cleaners to clean the guides. Undo the screw. Remove the guides from the holes in the back wall. After cleaning, re-tighten the screws on the guides with a screwdriver.
  • Page 63 REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR First, fully open the door (as far as it will go). Slightly lift the two retainers and pull towards you. Slowly close the door to a 45-degree angle (relative to the position of the fully closed door);...
  • Page 64 DOOR LOCK (depending on the model) To open it, gently push it to the right with your thumb and pull the door outwards at the same time. When the oven door is closed, the door lock automatically returns to the initial position.
  • Page 65 SOFT DOOR OPENING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door opening force, starting at the 75-degree angle. SOFT DOOR CLOSING (depending on the model) Oven door is fitted with a system that dampens the door closing force, starting at the 75-degree angle.
  • Page 66 REMOVING AND INSERTING THE OVEN DOOR GLASS PANE (depending on the model) Oven door glass pane can be cleaned from the inside, but the door must be removed first. Remove the oven door (see chapter REMOVING AND REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR). Slightly lift the supports on the left and right side of the door (marking 1 on the support) and pull them away from the glass...
  • Page 67 REPLACING THE BULB The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before changing the bulb, remove the trays, the grid, and the guides. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. (Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W) Use a flat screwdriver to release the bulb cover and remove it.
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem/error Solution There is no response of Disconnect the appliance from the power mains for a few the sensors; the display is minutes (undo the fuse or switch off the main switch); frozen. then, reconnect the appliance and switch it on. The main fuse in your home Call a service technician.
  • Page 69 DISPOSAL Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.
  • Page 72 STEAM ASSIST_DM_60 en (12-19)