Related Manuals for Gaggenau BS 484/485 611
Summarization of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
Warning about chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Guidelines for correct installation and routine maintenance of the appliance.
Fire Safety
Precautions and procedures to prevent and handle fires during appliance operation.
Burn Prevention
Safety measures to prevent burns from hot surfaces and steam.
Child Safety
Safety guidelines to protect children from appliance hazards.
Cleaning Safety
Safety precautions during cleaning operations to prevent injury.
Cookware Safety
Guidelines for safe use of cookware with the appliance.
Getting to know the appliance
Combi-steam oven
Overview of the combi-steam oven features and operation.
Displays and controls
Operator control on the appliance top
Details on using the control panel located on the top of the appliance.
Operator control on the appliance bottom
Details on using the control panel located on the bottom of the appliance.
Symbols
A guide to understanding the various symbols used on the appliance interface.
Colors and display
Additional information i and i®
How to access additional information and prompts using specific symbols.
Cooling fan
Information about the appliance's cooling fan operation and importance.
Automatic door opening
How the automatic door opening feature works and its limitations.
Before first use
Setting the language
Procedure for selecting the appliance's display language.
Setting the time format
How to set the desired time format (24h or AM/PM).
Setting the time
Procedure for setting the current time on the appliance.
Setting the date format
How to select the preferred date format (D.M.Y, D/M/Y, M/D/Y).
Setting the date
Procedure for setting the current date on the appliance.
Setting the temperature format
How to choose between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) display.
Setting the water filter
Instructions for setting the water filter status or capacity.
Setting water hardness
How to measure and set the water hardness level for the appliance.
Completing initial set-up
Final steps to complete the initial setup and prepare for first use.
Calibrating
Procedure for calibrating the appliance to ensure optimal steaming performance.
Water filter
Information on operating with or without a water filter and changing it.
Activating the appliance
Standby
Describes the appliance's standby mode and its characteristics.
Activate appliance
How to exit standby mode and start operating the appliance.
Operating the appliance
Oven interior
Details about the oven's interior layout, shelf positions, and usage.
Inserting accessories
Instructions on correctly inserting racks and cooking receptacles.
Turning on
Steps to turn on the appliance and set heating functions.
Misting
How to use the misting function to add steam during cooking.
Steam removal
Procedure for removing steam from the cooking compartment.
Stopping steam removal prematurely
How to stop the steam removal function before it completes.
After every use
Recommended cleaning and maintenance steps after each appliance use.
Safety shut-off
Explanation of the automatic safety shut-off feature.
Timer functions
Launching the timer menu
How to access the timer menu from any operating mode.
Timer
Detailed instructions on setting and using the appliance timer.
Suspending timer
How to pause the timer without losing the set time.
Switching off the timer early
How to cancel the timer before it elapses.
Stopwatch
Instructions for using the stopwatch function.
Cooking time
How to set and use the cooking time feature.
End of cooking time
How to defer the end time of a cooking operation.
Sabbath mode and Yom Tov mode
Sabbath mode
How to activate and use the Sabbath mode for keeping food warm.
Yom Tov mode
How to program and use the appliance in three stages for Yom Tov mode.
Personal recipes
Recording a recipe
Step-by-step guide to recording a new recipe with multiple phases.
Programming a recipe
How to program and save recipes with up to five preparation phases.
Entering a name
How to assign a name to a recorded recipe.
Starting a recipe
How to select and start a previously recorded or programmed recipe.
Change recipe
How to modify the settings of an existing recorded recipe.
Deleting a recipe
Procedure for removing a saved recipe from the appliance.
Core temperature probe
Stick the core temperature probe into the food
Detailed instructions on inserting the probe correctly into food.
Setting the core temperature
Steps to set the desired core temperature for automatic shut-off.
Core temperature guidelines
Recommended core temperatures for various types of food for hygienic and optimal cooking.
Child lock
Activating the child lock
Step-by-step guide to enabling the child lock.
Deactivating the child lock
Step-by-step guide to disabling the child lock.
Factory setting
Basic setting
Overview of various basic settings that can be adjusted via the factory settings menu.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning agents
Recommendations for appropriate cleaning agents for different appliance surfaces.
Cleaning program
Instructions for using the automatic cleaning program with special cartridges.
Starting the cleaning program
Detailed steps to initiate the appliance cleaning cycle.
Causes of an unsatisfactory cleaning result
Troubleshooting guide for common cleaning program issues.
Drying program
How to use the drying program to dry the cooking compartment.
Descaling program
Instructions for running the descaling program to remove limescale.
Starting the descaling program
Detailed steps to initiate the appliance descaling cycle.
Troubleshooting
Appliance Not Working or Responding
Addresses issues like no display, unresponsive controls, or automatic shut-off.
Heating and Steaming Issues
Solves problems related to no heat, incorrect heating, or lack of steam.
Steam Emission and Noise
Explains normal steam emissions and operational noises.
Cleaning and Maintenance Issues
Fixes problems related to improper steaming or wet compartments.
Error message "Exxx"
How to interpret and handle error messages displayed by the appliance.
Power cut
How the appliance handles power interruptions and resumes operation.
Demo mode
How to activate, deactivate, or exit the appliance's demonstration mode.
Customer service
Booking an engineer visit and product advice
Contact details for scheduling service appointments and seeking advice.
Tables and tips
Vegetables
Cooking guidelines for various vegetables in the steam oven.
Fish
Cooking guidelines for various fish types in the steam oven.
Fish - low-temperature steaming
Specific instructions for low-temperature steaming of fish.
Meat - cooking at higher temperatures
Instructions for cooking various meats at higher temperatures.
Meat/poultry – low-temperature cooking
Instructions for low-temperature cooking of meats and poultry.
Poultry
Cooking guidelines for poultry using combination steam.
Sous-vide cooking
Detailed guide to sous-vide cooking methods and preparation.
Grilling
Instructions and tips for grilling various foods in the oven.
Side dishes
Cooking guidelines for various side dishes.
Desserts
Recipes and guidelines for preparing desserts.
Other
Miscellaneous cooking categories including disinfection and drying.
Cakes and cookies
Guidelines for baking cakes and cookies with humidity control.
Raising dough
Instructions for ideal dough rising using steam oven humidity.
Refreshing (warming up)
How to warm up ready-cooked meals in the steam oven.
Thawing
Methods for gently and evenly thawing frozen foods.
Boiling down
Information on canning fruits and vegetables.
Extracting juice (soft fruits)
Method for extracting berry juice using the steam oven.
Preparing yoghourt
Instructions for preparing yogurt in the combination steam oven.
Preparing bulky food
Tips for preparing bulky foods, including removing the side tray.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs
Information on acrylamide formation and minimization.
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