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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 –...
Causes of damage Warning – Risk of electric shock! ]Causes of damage When replacing the cooking compartment bulb, the bulb socket contacts are live. Before G eneral information replacing the bulb, unplug the appliance from C a u s e s o f d a m a g e the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in Caution! the fuse box.
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.
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 You can set your appliance's various functions on the 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 To use the individual time-setting options, tap the Display button several times.If there are arrows above ø The value that can be set at the present time or that is and below a symbol, this means that the value being elapsing will be shown in large digits on the display.
Getting to know your appliance Other functions Your new oven has yet more functions; see below for a brief description of these. Function Æ Bottom oven Rapid heating Preheats the cooking compartment rapidly without accessories. Interior lighting Switches on the interior lighting; all other functions remain off. Makes it easier to clean the cooking compartment, for example.
Accessories So that the cooking compartment cools down more Inserting accessories quickly after operation, the cooling fan continues to run The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up. for a certain period afterwards. The main cooking compartment The main cooking compartment has five shelf positions. _Accessories Depending on the appliance model, your cooking compartment will have one or more pull-out rails.
Accessories Example in the picture: Universal pan The top cooking compartment The top cooking compartment has three shelf positions. Combining accessories Always insert accessories between the two guide rods You can insert the wire rack and the universal pan at for the shelf position.
Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first Universal pan, non-stick For moist cakes, baked items, frozen food and large roasts. time Allows baked items and roasts to be removed more easily from the universal pan. B efore you can use your new appliance, you must Baking tray, non-stick 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.
Operating the appliance To achieve an even cooking result, do not place your 1Operating the appliance food into the cooking compartment until Rapid heating is complete. Y ou have already learnt about the controls and how Set the function selector to O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e they work.
Time-setting options Example in the picture: Cooking time of 45 minutes. Setting the end time Set the heating function and temperature or setting You can delay the time at which cooking is due to for the main oven Æ finish. You can, for example, put your food in the Touch the button twice.
Childproof lock Once your food is cooked, turn the function selector to Checking time-setting options the "Off" position to switch the appliance off. If time-setting options have been set, the corresponding symbols are lit up on the display. The symbol for which Changing and cancelling the time is currently being displayed will be indicated.
Basic settings You can change the basic settings again at any time. QBasic settings Following a power failure, the basic factory Note: settings will be restored. T here are various settings available to you in order to B a s i c s e t t i n g s help use your appliance effectively and simply.
Meat thermometer Once the food reaches the core temperature that has Insertion been set, a signal will sound. The appliance will stop Insert the meat probe into the thickest part of the meat. heating. The current core temperature on the display is Make sure that the end of the probe is roughly in the the same as the set temperature, e.g.
Cleaning DCleaning Door panels Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel C l e a n i n g its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long scouring pad.
Cleaning function Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures.This food remnants from the cooking compartment, heating ■ can cause some slight colour variation. This is elements and accessories. normal and does not affect operation. Tips The edges of thin trays cannot be completely Clean the cooking compartment after each use.
Rails Before running the cleaning function Changing and cancelling The end time can be changed while the appliance is on Remove shelves, rails, accessories and ovenware from standby. the cooking compartment. If you would like to cancel the cleaning function, switch Cleaning the cooking compartment floor and the the appliance off by turning the function selector to the inside of the appliance door...
Rails Clean the rails with cleaning agent and a sponge. For Refitting the shelf supports stubborn deposits of dirt, use a brush. The shelf supports are designed to fit on either the right- or the left-hand side (not both).For each of the shelf Attaching the rails supports, make sure that the hooks at the back are at The rails only fit on the right or the left side.
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Rails Removing the pull-out rails Fitting the pull-out rails The rails are designed to fit on either the right- or the Push on the tab marked "PUSH" behind the end of left-hand side (not both).Make sure when you fit them the rail, and push the rail away from you (fig.
Appliance door If necessary, you can remove the condensate trough qAppliance door for cleaning. To do this, open the appliance door fully (fig. Tilt the condensate trough up and remove it (fig. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain &...
Appliance door Push the inner panel in at the top (fig. Top oven – Fitting and removing the glass panels To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels from the appliance door. The appliance door hinges each have a locking lever. When the locking levers are closed (fig.
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Appliance door Set the appliance door down carefully on a level Push each panel in at the top (fig. " surface. Press the left- and right-hand sides of the cover (fig.° Remove the cover (fig. Put the cover back in place and press on it until you hear it click into place (fig.
Trouble shooting Replacing the bulb in the top of the cooking 3Trouble shooting compartment If the cooking compartment light bulb fails, it must be I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. replaced. Heat-resistant, 25 watt, 230 V halogen bulbs 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 are available from the after-sales service or specialist...
Customer service 4Customer service PProgrammes O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance Y ou can use the various programmes to prepare food C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e P r o g r a m m e s needs to be repaired.
Programmes Programmes The weight can be set to between 0.5 kg and 2.5 kg. When the roast is ready, it can be left to rest for an The weight range is deliberately limited.For very Note: additional 10 minutes in the cooking compartment with large items of food, there is often no suitable cookware the appliance switched off and the door closed.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Programme duration JTested for you in our Your appliance will automatically calculate how long the cooking studio programme you have set is going to take. The programme duration will be displayed once you have set the weight for your chosen programme.
Tested for you in our cooking studio information can be found in the baking tips listed after Baking on two or more levels the settings tables. Use hot air. Items that are placed in the oven on baking Remove unused accessories from the cooking trays or in baking tins/dishes at the same time will not compartment.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking in the main oven Baking on one level Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Temperature Time in minutes tion in °C Victoria sponge cake 2x Ø20cm tins 150-170* 15-25 Light fruit cake High Ø20cm tin 140-160 70-100...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Temperature Time in minutes tion in °C (White) Bread, 2 levels 4x loaf tins 170-190* 30-40 Pizza, homemade, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 180-200 35-45 * Preheat ** Preheat for 5 mins;...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The baked item looks good, but is not Use a lower temperature and bake slightly longer; if necessary, add slightly less liquid. For baked items with a cooked properly in the middle. moist topping, bake the base first. Sprinkle it with almonds or breadcrumbs and then place the topping on top. The baked item cannot be turned out Allow the baked item to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio the possible heating types and additional information. Grilling flat items ~ "Meat thermometer" on page 17 Flat pieces of poultry, meat and fish, such as steaks, drumsticks and burgers, can be cooked effectively Recommended setting values using the "Grill"...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Temperature in °C Time in minutes tion Pork, belly Cookware, uncovered 170-180*** 30+30 Pork, gammon joint Cookware, uncovered 160-170*** 30+30 Chicken, whole Wire rack****** 170-180 25+15 Chicken portion, bone-in, 200-250 g Cookware, uncovered 200-220...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Temperature Time in minutes tion in °C Beef, top side / top rump Cookware, uncovered 40+35 Lamb, leg (bone-in) Cookware, uncovered 160-170 25+15 Lamb, shoulder (bone-in) Cookware, uncovered 170-180 15+15...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Grill setting Time in minutes tion Fish fillets/chops, each 150g Wire rack 15-20 Grilling white bread Wire rack * Preheat ** Turn frequently Ready meals Baking on one level Here, you will find the ideal settings for preparing chilled When baking on one level, use the following shelf and frozen meals.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Temperature Time in minutes tion in °C Fish fingers, frozen Universal pan 190-200 10-15 Chicken nuggets, frozen Universal pan 190-210* 20-25 * Preheat Desserts compartment. The cooking compartment must be empty.
Tested for you in our cooking studio If you wish to dry food that is not listed in the table, you should use similar foodstuffs in the table as a reference. Fruit, vegetables and herbs Accessories Heating Tempera- Cooking function ture in °C time in hours...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Step Tempera- Cooking time in mins tion function ture in °C Pomes, e.g. apples, strawberries 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling: 30- Residual heat: 25 Condensation builds up during the proving process, Prove dough which steams up the door panel.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Keeping warm Universal pan: Position 3 ■ Baking tray: Position 1 ■ You can keep cooked dishes warm using the top/ bottom heating type at 70 °C. This will avoid Baking with two springform tins: condensation developing, and means you will not have On one level (figure ■...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Grilling in the top oven Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of heat- Grill setting Time in minutes tion Grilling white bread Wire rack Beef burger, 12 pieces Wire rack 25-30...
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