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Intended use 8Intended use (Important safety information R ead these instructions carefully. Only then I n t e n d e d u s e will you be able to operate your appliance G eneral information safely and correctly. Retain the instruction 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 manual and installation instructions for future Warning –...
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Causes of damage Water in a hot cooking compartment may Risk of scalding! ]Causes of damage ■ create hot steam. Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. G eneral information C a u s e s o f d a m a g e Warning –...
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Installation and connection Measures to be noted during transport 5Installation and connection Secure all mobile parts in and on the appliance using an adhesive tape that can be removed without leaving T his appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a any traces.
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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.
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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 chapter, 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.
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Getting to know your appliance 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 other functions. to cook your food, we have explained the differences and applications below.
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Accessories Cooking compartment _Accessories Various functions in the cooking compartment make your appliance easier to use. For example, the cooking Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of compartment is well lit and a cooling fan prevents the A c c e s s o r i e s accessories.
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Accessories Depending on the appliance features, the pull-out rails Universal pan, non-stick should lock in place when they are fully pulled out. This For moist cakes, baked items, frozen food and large roasts. makes it easy to place the accessories in position. To Allows baked items and roasts to be removed more easily from the unlock the pull-out rails, use a little force to push them universal pan.
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Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first 1Operating the appliance time Y ou have already learnt about the controls and how O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e they work.
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Time-setting options Rapid heating Example in the picture: Cooking time of 45 minutes. Set the type of heating and temperature or setting. With Rapid heating, you can shorten the heat-up time. Touch the button twice. The cooking time will be highlighted on the Then, for best results, use: display.
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Time-setting options The end of the cooking time can be delayed by up to Setting the timer 23 hours and 59 minutes. You can use the timer whether or not the appliance Example in the picture: The time is 10.30 a.m., a itself is in use.
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Childproof lock AChildproof lock DCleaning Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain C h i l d p r o o f l o c k C l e a n i n g that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long any settings.
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Cleaning Surfaces in the cooking compartment Door panels Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft The back wall in the cooking compartment is self- cloth. cleaning.You can tell this from the rough surface. Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel The base, ceiling and side panel are enamelled and scouring pad.
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Rails Keeping the appliance clean pRails Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt immediately so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain build up. R a i l s its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
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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...
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Trouble shooting Clean the panels with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. 3Trouble shooting Warning – Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g a crack.
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Customer service Replacing the bulb in the top of the cooking 4Customer service compartment If the cooking compartment light bulb fails, it must be O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance replaced. Heat-resistant, 25 watt, 230 V halogen bulbs C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking on one level JTested for you in our When baking on one level, use the following shelf cooking studio positions: Position 2 – tall baked items and tins/dishes on the ■ wire rack H ere, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal Position 3 –...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Some frozen products may be unevenly pre-baked. Baking tins Uneven browning may remain even after baking. For optimal cooking results, we recommend using dark- coloured metal baking tins. Bread and rolls Tinplate baking tins, ceramic dishes and glass dishes Caution! extend baking time and mean that the baked item will not brown evenly.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Small baked items Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in mins Muffins Muffin tray 170-190 20-40 Muffins, 2 levels Muffin trays 160-170 30-40 < Small yeast cakes Universal pan 150-170 25-35...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Pizza, quiche and savoury cakes Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in mins Pizza, fresh Universal pan 170-190 20-30 Pizza, fresh, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 160-180 35-45 <...
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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 Do not add salt to the meat until it has been grilled. Salt Meat draws water from the meat. Baste lean meat with fat as required or cover it with strips of bacon. Notes The grill element switches itself on and off When roasting, add a little liquid if the meat is lean.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Poultry Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf position Heating Temperature in Cooking time function °C in mins Chicken, 1.3 kg Wire rack 200-220 60-70 Small chicken portions, 250 g each Wire rack 220-230 30-35 Chicken goujons, nuggets, frozen Universal pan 190-210 20-25...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Tips on roasting and braising The cooking compartment becomes Prepare your food in an enclosed roasting dish with higher temperature or use the grill tray. You will achieve very dirty. the best roasting results if you use the grill tray. The grill tray can be bought later as a special accessory. The roast is too dark and the crack- Check the shelf position and temperature.
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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.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Preserving Seal the jars with the clips. Place no more than six jars in the cooking For preserving, the jars and rubber seals must be clean compartment. and intact. If possible, use jars of the same size. The information in the table is for round, one-litre jars.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Prove dough Condensation builds up during the proving process, which steams up the door panel. Wipe out the cooking Your yeast dough will prove considerably more quickly compartment after dough proving.Remove any using this heating function than at room temperature limescale with a little vinegar and wipe with clean water.
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