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Important safety information Water in a hot cooking compartment may Risk of scalding! (Important safety ■ create hot steam. Never pour water into the information cooking compartment when the cooking compartment is hot. G eneral information Warning – Risk of injury! I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Scratched glass in the appliance door may Warning –...
Important safety information Airtight packaging may burst when food is Microwave Risk of burns! ■ heated. Always observe the instructions on Warning – Risk of fire! the packaging. Always use oven gloves to Using the appliance for anything other than remove dishes from the cooking ■...
Causes of damage If using the appliance in microwave mode ]Causes of damage ■ only, placing cookware and containers made of metal or featuring metal detailing G eneral information inside the appliance may cause sparks C a u s e s o f d a m a g e when the appliance is operating.
Environmental protection Microwave 7Environmental protection Caution! Creation of sparks: Metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. ■ must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking 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 compartment walls and the inside of the door.
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible ■ when the appliance is in use. It is best to bake several cakes one after the other. ■ The cooking compartment stays warm. This reduces the baking time for the second cake. You can place two cake tins next to each other in the cooking compartment.
Getting to know your appliance Depending on the appliance model, individual Note: *Getting to know your details and colours may differ. appliance Control panel I n this section, we will explain the indicators and In the control panel, you can use the various buttons G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e controls.
Getting to know your appliance Countdown the oven. You can use the button to check the ² current heating temperature when heating up. If you have started your appliance without a cooking time, you can see how long the operation has already been running for at the top right in the status bar.
Getting to know your appliance Grill, large area Grill settings: For grilling flat items such as steaks, sausages or bread, and for browning food. 1 = low The whole area of the grill heating element becomes hot. 2 = medium 3 = high Grill, small area Grill settings:...
Accessories Notes _Accessories Ensure that you always insert the accessories into ■ the cooking compartment the right way round. Always insert the accessories fully into the cooking Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of ■ A c c e s s o r i e s compartment so that they do not touch the appliance accessories.
Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first Special accessories Wire rack time For ovenware, cake tins and ovenproof dishes, and for roasts and grilled food. B efore you can use your new appliance, you must Universal pan B e f o r e u s i n g f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e make some settings.
Use the button to switch the appliance on. symbol above the button is illuminated in blue. The Siemens logo appears in the display, and then a heating mode and a temperature. Touch the suggested temperature. Use the rotary selector to change the temperature.
Time-setting options Use the button to start. OTime-setting options Y our appliance has different time-setting options. T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t i o n s Time-setting option Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. An audible signal sounds once the set time has elapsed.
Time-setting options Cooking time Touch the "End " field. The end time is displayed. If you set the cooking time for your meal, the operation stops automatically once this time has elapsed. The oven stops heating. Prerequisite: A type of heating and a temperature have been set.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock Display brightness Can be adjusted to one of five different levels Clock display Digital with date Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so C h i l d p r o o f l o c k that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change Analogue any settings.
Microwave The cookware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks Press the button. are generated. "Save" or "Discard" appears on the display. In this case, stop the test. Power cut Warning – Risk of burns! Following a long power cut, the settings for initial use The accessible parts become very hot when in are shown in the display.
Microwave Never touch the inside surfaces of the cooking Press the button. compartment or the heating elements while they are The operating modes menu opens. hot. Keep children at a safe distance. Select the "Microwave combination" field. A type of heating, temperature, microwave output The cooking time has elapsed setting and cooking time are suggested.
Sabbath mode If you do not act on this recommendation, the self- FSabbath mode cleaning surfaces may become damaged. If your appliance is already prematurely very dirty or if you notice dark patches on the back panel, do not wait W ith the Sabbath mode, a cooking time of up to 74 S a b b a t h m o d e until your appliance recommends cleaning to do so.
Cleaning agent You can set the cleaning to run overnight Area Cleaning In the section "Time settings", you can find out how to delay the end time. This allows you to use the oven at Appliance exterior any time throughout the day. ~ "Time-setting options" Stainless steel Hot soapy water: on page 16...
Cleaning agent Cleaning self-cleaning surfaces Stainless steel Stainless steel cleaner: The self-cleaning surfaces are coated with a porous, interior door Observe the manufacturer's instructions. matte ceramic layer. This coating absorbs and dispels frame This can be used to remove discolouration. splashes from baking and roasting while the appliance Do not use stainless steel care products.
Rails Inserting the holders pRails If the holders fall out when you remove the rails, these must be re-inserted. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s The holders at the front differ from those at the rear its appearance and remain fully functional for a long (fig.
Appliance door Then fold it forwards and insert it (fig. qAppliance door and push it downwards (fig. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
Appliance door Removing and fitting the door panels The hinges on the appliance door move when ■ opening and closing the door, and you may be To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels trapped. Keep your hands away from the hinges. from the appliance door.
Trouble shooting 3Trouble shooting Warning – Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the...
Customer service 4Customer service PDishes O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance Y ou can use the "Dishes" operating mode to prepare a C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e D i s h e s needs to be repaired.
Dishes Selecting a dish Applying settings for dishes The dishes are arranged in a uniform structure: You will be guided through the entire setting process for your chosen food. Always touch the "Next" field. Category ■ Food Press the button. ■...
Tested for you in our cooking studio settings tables will be reduced. The cake will not brown JTested for you in our as much underneath. cooking studio Baking in combination with a microwave is only possible on one level. H ere, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal Shelf positions 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 settings for them.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking times cannot be reduced by using higher If you wish to follow one of your own recipes when Note: temperatures. Cakes or small baked items would only baking, you should use the setting values listed for be cooked on the outside, and would not be fully baked similar baked items in the table as reference.Additional in the middle.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- MW power in Cooking tion function ture in °C watts time in mins. Yeast cake with moist topping, Universal pan + baking tray 150-160 45-60 2 levels Plaited loaf, savarin Baking tray 150-160...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The cake is too dark on top, and too Bake the cake one level lower in the oven the next time. Select a lower temperature and extend the baking light underneath. time. Cakes baked in a tray or tin are too Place the baking tray in the middle of the accessories, not directly against the back wall.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio the oven, you can reduce the indicated baking times by possible cooking results and energy savings of up to several minutes. 20 per cent. Preheating is necessary for selected food, and this is Caution! indicated in the table.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Pizza, quiche and savoury cakes far as the limit stop with the bevelled edge facing the appliance door. Your appliance offers you a range of heating types for Use the universal pan for pizzas with many toppings. preparing pizza, quiche and savoury cakes.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Types of heating used: Pizza setting ■ 4D hot air Intensive heat & ■ ■ Top/bottom heating coolStart function ■ ■ Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- MW power in Cooking tion heating ture in °C watts...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio baking tins/dishes next to one another in the cooking the lower values at first. A lower temperature results in compartment. more even browning. You can increase the temperature next time if necessary. Accessories Cooking times cannot be reduced by using Note: Ensure that you always use suitable accessories and...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Poultry Always use heat-resistant cookware that is suitable for use in microwaves. Roasting dishes made from metal Your appliance offers you a range of heating types for or Römertopf dishes are only suitable for roasting preparing poultry.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio If using duck breast, score the skin. Do not turn duck cooking results and energy savings of up to 20 per ■ breasts. cent. When you turn poultry, ensure that the breast side or ■...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Meat Uncovered cookware Use a deep roasting tin/dish for roasting meat. Place Your appliance offers you many heating types for the tin/dish onto the wire rack. If you do not have any preparing meat. You can find the ideal settings for many suitable cookware, use the universal pan.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Use tongs to turn the pieces of food you are grilling. If of meat, you should definitely use a lower temperature. you pierce the meat with a fork, the juices will run out If roasting several joints, use the weight of the heaviest and it will become dry.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting watts time in mins. Steak, 3 cm thick, medium Wire rack 15-20 Burger, 3-4 cm thick**** Wire rack 20-30 Veal...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Fish the lid fits well and closes properly. Place the cookware onto the wire rack. Your appliance offers you a range of heating types for When stewing, add two to three tablespoons of liquid preparing fish.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Types of heating used: Pizza setting ■ Circulated air grilling coolStart function ■ ■ Grill, large area Microwave Ý ■ ■ Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion function °C/grill setting watts...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Stir or turn the food two to three times during this time. far as the limit stop with the bevelled edge facing the After heating up the food, leave it to rest for two to three appliance door.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting watts time in mins. Croquettes** Baking tray Chips** Baking tray Chips, 2 levels (turn during cook- Universal pan + baking tray 200-220 30-40...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Microwave popcorn Warning – Risk of burns! Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. Use flat, heat-resistant glass cookware, e.g. the lid of an Always observe the instructions on the packaging. ovenproof dish. Do not use porcelain or heavily curved Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the plates.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking times can not be reduced by using higher Recommended setting values Note: temperatures. Cakes or baked items would only be Here, you can find specifications for various dishes. The cooked on the outside, but would not be cooked temperature and baking time are dependent on the completely in the middle.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Acrylamide in foodstuffs crisps, chips, sliced bread, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, spiced biscuit). Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products prepared at high temperatures, such as potato Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum General Keep cooking times as short as possible.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Heating Searing time Tempera- Cooking tion function in mins ture in °C time in mins Fillet of pork, whole Cookware, uncovered 45-70 Beef Joint of beef (rump), 6-7 cm thick, Cookware, uncovered 100* 150-190...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: 4D hot air ■ Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in hours Pomes (apple rings, 3 mm thick, 200 g per Wire rack wire rack) Stone fruit (plums)
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking time in mins. tion heating ture in °C Vegetables, e.g. cucumbers 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling: 30-40 Residual heat: 30 Stone fruit, e.g. cherries, damsons 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling: 30-40 Residual heat: 35...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: Microwave Ý ■ Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- MW power in Cooking tion heating ture in °C watts time in mins. Bread, bread rolls Bread, 500 g Cookware, uncovered Ý...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Heating food in a microwave Using the microwave, you can heat food, or defrost and heat it in a single step. Take ready-to-eat meals out of the packaging. The food will heat up more quickly and evenly in cookware that is suitable for microwaves.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature MW power in Cooking tion heating in °C watts time in mins. Bakes, 400 g, e.g. lasagne, potato gratin Cookware, uncovered 5-10 Ý Dishes, frozen Plated meal, 1 portion Cookware, covered 11-15 Ý...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: Grilling Grill, large area Also slide in the universal pan. The liquid will be caught ■ and the cooking compartment stays cleaner. Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Grill Cooking tion heating...
Technical specifications [Technical specifications H ere you find the most important technical T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s specifications for your appliance. Major technical data: Rated voltage: 220 V Rated frequency: 50 Hz Rated power input: 3400 W...
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