en Safety Table of contents 1.2 Intended use This appliance is designed only to be built INFORMATION FOR USE into kitchen units. Read the special installation instructions. Safety .............. 2 Only a licensed professional may connect ap- Preventing material damage ...... 5 pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in- correct connection is not covered under the Environmental protection and saving en- warranty.
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Safety en Opening the appliance door creates a WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! draught. Greaseproof paper may come into Scratched glass in the appliance door may contact with the heating element and catch develop into a crack. fire. ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners ▶...
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to Children may put packaging material over health! their heads or wrap themselves up in it and The appliance gets very hot when the clean- suffocate. ing function is in progress. The non-stick coat- ▶...
Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment using the pyrolytic self-cleaning function. ▶ for a long time with the door closed. Only clean GAGGENAU baking trays and grill trays ▶ Do not store food in the cooking compartment. with the pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
en Environmental protection and saving energy The heat of the grill heating element may damage the Moisture may damage the core temperature probe. core temperature probe. Do not clean the core temperature probe in the ▶ Ensure that the distance between the grill heating dishwasher.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance The accessories may tip. 4.1 Appliance Do not push the accessories between the shelf posi- ▶ You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance tions. here. 4.3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the Door seal...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Symbols Symbol Function Use the symbols to start or stop functions, or to navig- Start the searing function ate in the menu. End the searing function Symbol Function Network connection (Home Connect) Start Colours Stop The different colours are used to guide the user in the Pause or end relevant setting situations.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Position Function/type of heating Temperature Application Light Switch on the interior lighting Access to other functions, e.g. auto- matic programmes, individual recipes, remote start via Home Connect 50-300 °C Hot air: For cakes, biscuits and bakes Default temperature on more than one level.
Different displays can be shown in standby mode. The → "Home Connect ", Page 20 GAGGENAU logo and the time are preset. In standby mode, the brightness of the control panel is 4.7 Cooling fan reduced. The brightness of the display depends on the vertical viewing angle.
You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: Heating element for bak- BA056125 www.gaggenau.com ing stone and roaster, Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When 400 V purchasing accessories, always quote the exact...
The appliance must be installed and connected. Setting the date After connecting the appliance to the power supply, the GAGGENAU logo appears for approx. 30 seconds and Requirement: The display shows the preset date. The then the appliance displays the "Initial settings" menu.
Basic operation en Heating up the appliance Cleaning accessories Ensure that there is no leftover packaging in the Before first use, clean the accessories thoroughly ▶ cooking compartment. using hot soapy water and a soft cloth. To eliminate the new-appliance smell, heat up the empty appliance for an hour at 200 °C in the Hot air type of heating with the door closed.
en Timer functions a The display shows . a The display shows the temperature, the operating mode, the remaining cooking time and the cooking To allow the timer to continue counting down, touch time end. . a One minute before the end of the cooking time, the Switching off the timer early display zooms in on the cooking time.
Long-term timer en Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking- Cancelling the entire procedure time end. Turn the function selector to . ▶ Press to start. 9 Long-term timer With the appliance in hot air mode, this function keeps Press , use the rotary selector to set the required the temperature between 50 °C and 230 °C.
en Automatic programmes 12 Automatic programmes You can prepare a wide range of food using the auto- For some dishes, you must set the weight. matic programmes. The appliance selects the optimal a The display shows the possible settings. setting for you. Press ...
Individual recipes en 13 Individual recipes You have the option to save up to 50 individual recipes Insert the core temperature probe into the socket in with a name so that, if required, you can access the re- the cooking compartment and enter the core tem- cipe quickly and easily.
en Core temperature probe Press . to save or to cancel, and exit the menu. Use the rotary selector to select "Individual recipes" and press to confirm. 13.6 Deleting a recipe Use the rotary selector to select the desired recipe. Turn the function selector to ...
Core temperature probe en Food Core temperature Food Core temperature guideline value in guideline value in °C °C Sirloin, fillet of beef, entrecôte, 70-75 Foie gras well done Reheating food Roast beef 80-85 Pork 14.3 Inserting the core temperature probe into the food Joint of pork 72-80 Loin of pork, medium rare...
en Home Connect Depending on its composition, insert the core tem- 14.5 Setting the core temperature probe perature probe into the poultry crossways or length- ATTENTION! ways. The heat of the grill heating element may damage the core temperature probe. Ensure that the distance between the grill heating ▶...
Home Connect en Download the Home Connect app. Notes ¡ Please note the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also observed when operating the appliance via the Home Con- nect app. → "Safety", Page 2 ¡ If you want to operate the appliance via the Home Connect app, you must activate the remote control function in the Home Connect settings first.
en Home Connect Symbol Basic setting Possible settings Explanation Permanent remote Activate When permanent remote start is activated, you can start start Deactivate and operate your appliance at any time without prior ap- proval on the appliance. Permanent remote start is only available if you set the rotary selector to light position ...
Off: No display. You can use this set- ¡ Clock ting to reduce the standby energy con- sumption of your appliance. ¡ Clock + GAGGENAU logo On: Multiple screens can be adjusted. ¡ Date Press to confirm "On" and use the ¡...
en Basic settings Display Basic setting Selection Description Temperature unit °C Set the temperature unit. °F Weight unit Set the weight unit. Language German Set the language for the text display. French The system restarts when you change [...] the language. The restart takes a few English seconds.
Cleaning and servicing en 17 Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. 17.1 Cleaning agents Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp ▶...
en Cleaning and servicing Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Shelf supports ¡ Hot soapy water Note: If required, remove the shelf supports for cleaning. → "Removing the shelf supports", Page 26 In the event of heavy soiling, leave to soak and use a brush. Accessories ¡...
The appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function with the pyrolytic self-cleaning function is in progress. The non-stick coating on baking trays GAGGENAU Baking trays and grill trays are coated and tins is destroyed and noxious gases are released. with a pyrolysis-safe enamel. Only clean GAGGENAU Never clean non-stick baking trays or baking tins us- ▶...
en Troubleshooting a For your safety, the appliance locks the appliance a A signal tone sounds once the pyrolytic self-clean- door. During cooling, the appliance unlocks the ing function has ended. door opening mechanism as soon as the temperat- a The display shows a message. ure has fallen below 200 °C.
Troubleshooting en 19.2 Power failure 19.5 Replacing the side oven light bulb Your appliance can bridge a power failure of a few WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! seconds. The operation continues. The appliance and its parts that can be touched be- If the power failure lasts longer and the appliance was come hot during use.
en Disposal Align the sloped side of the lamp cover with the Place a tea towel in the cooking compartment to cooking compartment, insert the bottom of the lamp prevent damage. cover into the retaining spring and clip it into place Undo the knurled nuts.
How it works en 21 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types heat. Convenience functions remain switched off of food as well as the best accessories and cookware. (e.g. the interior lighting). The interior temperature We have perfectly tailored these recommendations to can only be displayed while the appliance is heating your appliance.
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Chicory Ovenproof dish 25-30 Recipe tip: Halve, season, wrap in boiled ham, pour cream sauce or béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
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How it works en Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Root veget- Glass tray 15-20 Recipe tip: Season carrots, cel- ables ery, swede and beetroot with oil, Grill tray garlic, salt and pepper. Courgettes, Glass tray Recipe tip: Stuff with grated car-...
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en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Leve Temperat- Type Cooking Comments ware ure in °C time in heat- mins Potatoes on a Ovenproof dish 40-60 Fill the ovenproof dish with 1.5 cm of bed of coarse sea salt. Place small potatoes into salt the dish with their skins on and brush them with olive oil.
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How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Leve Temperat- Type Cooking Comments ware ure in °C time in heat- mins Tarte flambée, Wire rack 8-10 frozen Tarte flambée, Baking tray + pre-baked greaseproof pa- Frittata Ovenproof dish 45-50 Recipe tip: With spinach, onion and prawns.
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en How it works ¡ Use a small amount of oil to grease the wire rack or 21.4 Fish baking tray so that the fish does not stick to it. Take note of the recommended settings for fish. ¡ For fillets with skin: Place the fish on the rack or tray ¡...
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How it works en in the oven. Smaller pieces of meat, e.g. steaks, ¡ For best results, leave meat to marinate overnight should be wrapped in aluminium foil and left to rest and remove the marinade before roasting or grilling, outside the oven. e.g.
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Joint of pork, Glass tray 230/180 45-50 Score the skin diagonally in both leg, 1 kg directions so that it is cross- Grill tray hatched.
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How it works en Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Knuckle of Glass tray, 180-200 35-45 lamb Grill tray Roaster Leg of lamb, Glass tray, 180-190 Recipe tip: Marinate overnight in medium rare Grill tray a mixture of olive oil, garlic, rose-...
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Meatballs, Baking tray + For nicely browned yet juicy lightly fried, greaseproof pa- meatballs, fry them lightly in the 80 g each frying pan first before continuing to cook them in the appliance.
How it works en Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Chicken breast Wire rack + grill 20-25 Recipe tip: Rub with tandoori tray paste before cooking. Chicken breast Wire rack + grill Recipe tip: Rub with tandoori tray paste before cooking.
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en How it works Grilling and roasting Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Browning me- Springform tin 220-250 Stay by the appliance so that the ringue meringue does not brown too much.
How it works en ¡ If the cake is too dry, set the temperature a little 21.8 Baked items higher. If the cake remains uncooked in the middle, Note the recommended settings for baked items. set a lower temperature. ¡ We recommend using dark-coloured metal baking Baking times cannot be reduced by setting a higher tins as these absorb heat more effectively.
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Cheesecake Springform tin 160-165 70-75 Cheesecake Springform tin 160-165 85-90 Cheesecake Springform tin 160-165 80-90 Cheesecake Springform tin 160-165 40-45 Cheesecake with half quark filling.
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How it works en Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Puff pastry Baking tray + Recipe tip: With cheese, ham, twists greaseproof pa- nuts. Puff pastry par- Baking tray + Recipe tip: Fill with ham and cels, filled greaseproof pa- cheese or apples and raisins.
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Shortbread, in Baking tray + 3 and 1 35-40 Preheat. accordance glass tray Applies to baking on 2 levels. with EN 60350-1 Shortbread, in Baking tray...
How it works en Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Flatbread Baking tray + 15-20 The cooking time depends on greaseproof pa- the size and thickness of the flat- bread. Flatbread Baking tray + 15-20 The cooking time depends on...
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en How it works ¡ Oven-cooked desserts are generally eaten hot, and 21.10 Desserts are very enjoyable particularly during the colder Note the recommended settings for desserts. months. ¡ Oven-cooked desserts are very easy to prepare – all that remains is to put them in the oven. This pre- paration method is useful for relatively large quantit- ies, for example if you have guests.
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How it works en ¡ Slide the wire rack with the frozen food into the 21.11 Defrosting second shelf level (into the third shelf level if there In your appliance, you can defrost frozen food gently are 5 shelf levels). Slide the glass tray or grill tray and faster than in the refrigerator and more evenly than underneath to catch any liquid that drips down as in the microwave.
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en How it works Preserving food Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins Fruit Wire rack 150-160 35-40 Pour into sealed preserving jars. Vegetables Wire rack 190-200 60-120 Pour into sealed preserving jars. ¡...
How it works en ¡ We recommend that you use a core temperature 21.15 Baking stone probe when baking bread. After baking for 10-15 Whether you are baking crispy pizza or fresh bread, us- minutes, insert the core temperature probe into the ing the baking stone will produce results that are com- thickest part of the dough.
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en How it works Tip: Rather than adding the fat to the roaster, brush oil over the meat. This ensures that the heat is transferred directly to the meat. Roaster Food Accessory/ Level Temperat- Type of Cooking Comments cookware ure in °C heating time in mins...
2014/53/EU. A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found line at www.gaggenau.com/gb among the additional online at www.gaggenau.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
en Installation instructions 24 Installation instructions Observe this information when installing the appliance. ¡ The dimensions in the figures are in mm. 24.2 Planning notes Observe the following planning notes before installing the appliance. ¡ The door direction cannot be reversed. ¡ The distance from the furniture cavity to the door panel surface is 47 mm.
Installation instructions en 24.5 Electrical connection 24.7 Installing the appliance In order to safely connect the appliance to the elec- Observe the clearances when installing in a tall unit. trical system, follow these instructions. ¡ Ensure that there is sufficient fuse protection for the household wiring.
en Installation instructions Use a spirit level to adjust the appliance so that it is Aligning the appliance door perfectly level. Pull the appliance out slightly from its built-in recess. Open the appliance door. An oval opening is located on the top of the appli- ance on the hinged side.
Installation instructions en Tighten both screws. Slide the appliance into the built-in recess. 24.9 Combining the appliance with a combi- steam oven Requirement: The combi-steam oven is installed. Observe the installation instructions for the combi- steam oven. For an installation depth of 550 mm, position the water hoses and the connection cable in the area of the slanted edge on the corner of the housing.
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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY www.gaggenau.com Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom...
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