Saving settings in the memory............13 Starting the memory ................ 13 Additional information on products, accessories, replacement Sabbath mode................14 parts and services can be found at www.siemens-home.com Starting Sabbath mode..............14 and in the online shop www.siemens-eshop.com Childproof lock .................14 Basic settings ................14...
: Important safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only then element and catch fire. Do not place will you be able to operate your appliance greaseproof paper loosely over safely and correctly. Retain the instruction accessories during preheating. Always manual and installation instructions for weight down the greaseproof paper with a future use or for subsequent owners.
The cable insulation on electrical Causes of damage ■ appliances may melt when touching hot Caution! parts of the appliance. Never bring Accessories, foil, greaseproof paper or ovenware on the ■ electrical appliance cables into contact cooking compartment floor: do not place accessories on the with hot parts of the appliance.
Buttons Progress display The progress display provides you with a quick overview of the cooking time as it counts down. It appears as a line under the Symbol Button function status bar after the cooking time starts. The line begins on the Switches the oven on and off ‡...
Cooling fan The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The hot air escapes above the door. Caution: do not cover the ventilation slots. Otherwise the oven will overheat. So that the cooking compartment cools down more quickly after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a certain period afterwards.
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Optional accessories HZ number Grill tray HZ325000 Use for grilling in place of the wire rack or as a splatter guard, so that the oven does not become as dirty as it otherwise might. Only use the grill tray in the universal pan. Grilling on the grill tray: only use at shelf position 1, 2 and 3.
If you do not select an operating mode within a few seconds, Switching on the 3D hot air type of heating and 160 °C are suggested. Press the button. ‡ The Siemens logo appears. Select the desired operating mode. button = types of heating " ■ button = automatic programmes ■...
You can select a different operating mode at any time. Switching off You can read how to make settings in the individual sections. Press the ‡ button. The oven switches off, the clock appears in the display. Setting the oven In this section, you will find information about Type of heating and tem- Application...
Press the button. † The cooking time has elapsed Operation starts. The heating bars of the temperature A signal sounds. The oven stops heating. The status bar shows indicator appear in the status bar. 0:00. You can cancel the signal early by pressing the button.
Time-setting options You can call up the time-setting options menu by pressing Using the ¿ ¾ button, move to the cooking time and set button. The following functions are available: the cooking time using the rotary selector. If the oven is switched off: Setting the timer ■...
Setting a later end time Cancelling the end time Prerequisite: The selected operation has not already begun and This is possible, providing the oven is on standby. To do this, a cooking time has already been set. The time-setting options open the menu with the button, move to the end time using menu...
Sabbath mode When this setting is used, the temperature of the oven remains Use the button to open the Time-setting options menu and at between 85 °C and 140 °C with Top/bottom heating. You switch to Cooking time with the ¿...
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= more intensive ÙÙÙÙØÙÙ to the left = less intensive Display brand logo: The Siemens logo appears after the oven is switched on 3D hot air From 30 to max. 275 °C Permanently change default temperature for the type of heating.
Basic setting Options Explanation Restore factory settings: Undo all changes and restore basic settings Changing the basic settings You can now make further changes to the basic settings To do this, use the ¾ ¿ button to change, and make settings Prerequisite: The oven must be switched off.
Care and cleaning With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and Cleaning the self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain compartment how to maintain and clean your oven correctly. The back wall in the cooking compartment is coated with a highly porous ceramic layer.
Refitting the rails Detaching the door First insert the rail into the rear socket, press it to the back Open the oven door fully. slightly (figure A), Fold up the two locking levers on the left and right (figure A). and then hook it into the front socket (figure B).
Removing and installing the door panels Installation During installation, make sure that the lettering "top right" is To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels from the upside down at the bottom left. oven door. Insert the panel at an angle towards the back (fig. A). Removal Fit the retaining clips onto the left and right-hand side of the Detach the oven door and lay it on a cloth with the handle...
Problem Possible cause Note/remedy The oven does not heat up. The text The oven is in demo mode. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box and “Demo" is displayed. then switch back on after approx. 20 seconds. In the next 2 minutes, hold the button down for four seconds until the text "Demo"...
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs Please note that there will be a fee for a visit by a service to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to technician in the event of a malfunction, even during the avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician.
Accessories Level Temperature Cooking time Dishes using Hot air eco ‘ ’ in °C in minutes Bakes Potato gratin Ovenproof dish 160-180 60-80 Lasagne Ovenproof dish 180-200 40-50 Frozen products Pizza, thin base Universal pan 190-210 15-25 Pizza, deep-pan Universal pan 180-200 20-30 Chips...
Preparing the dish Always place the ovenware into the cooking compartment without preheating it. You can use fresh or frozen meat. We recommend fresh chilled meat. Programmes Select a suitable roasting dish. Poultry Weigh the fresh or frozen meat, poultry or fish. You will find detailed information in the corresponding tables.
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(celery, tomatoes, carrots) into the dish and spread out the leg Veal To make osso buco, place generous quantities of vegetables cuts on top. If necessary, add liquid (stock). Programmes Weight range in kg Add liquid Weight setting Veal Joint, fresh, lean 0.5-3.0 Weight of meat e.
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Programmes Weight range in kg Add liquid Weight setting Mutton Joint of mutton, fresh 0.5-3.0 Weight of meat e. g. shoulder Joint of mutton, frozen* 0.5-2.0 Weight of meat e. g. shoulder When cooking more than one haunch of hare, set the weight of Game Game can be covered with bacon, which keeps the meat more the heaviest haunch.
Programmes Weight range in kg Add liquid Weight setting Made from fresh, mixed meat* 0.3-3.0 Total weight If you wish the meat to brown, add it as the last ingredient to Stew the roasting dish on top of the vegetables. If you do not want it You can combine various types of meat and fresh vegetables.
Adapting to individual requirements rotary selector. ÙÙÙØÙÙÙ If the cooking result of a particular programme does not meet To the left = weaker cooking result. your expectations, you can adapt it to your requirements the To the right = cooking result more well done. next time.
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Note: Due to the high level of moisture when baking with Tables HydroBake, condensation can form on the inside window of the The tables show the ideal type of heating for the various cakes oven. Open the oven door carefully, as hot steam will escape. and pastries.
Cakes on trays Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Pizza Baking tray 190-210 25-35 & Universal pan + baking 180-200 40-50 tray Tarte flambée (preheat) Universal pan 280-300 10-12 & Börek Universal pan 180-200 40-50 = Top/bottom heating Types of heating...
The cake collapses. Use less fluid next time or set the oven temperature 10 degrees lower. Observe the specified mixing times in the recipe. The cake has risen in the middle but is Do not grease the sides of the springform cake tin. After baking, loosen the cake care- lower around the edge.
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= Hot air grilling Types of heating: ■ = Top/bottom heating = Grill, large area ■ ■ Meat Weight Accessories and Level Type of Temperature Cooking time ovenware heating in °C, grill set- in minutes ting Beef Pot-roasted beef 1.0 kg covered 200-220 1.5 kg...
For duck or goose, pierce the skin on the underside of the Poultry wings. This allows the fat to run out. The weights indicated in the table refer to oven-ready poultry (without stuffing). Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if you baste it towards the end of the roasting time with butter, salted water or Place whole poultry on the lower wire rack breast-side down.
The roast looks good but the juices are Next time, use a larger roasting dish and use less liquid. too clear and watery. Steam rises from the roast when basted. This is normal and due to the laws of physics. The majority of the steam escapes through the steam outlet.
Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings How well cooked the bake is will depend on the size of the ovenware and the height of the bake. The figures in the table Always place ovenware on the wire rack. are only average values. If you are grilling directly on the wire rack without ovenware, Types of heating: you should also insert the universal pan at level 1.
Dish Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Baked items, prebaked Part-cooked rolls, part-cooked baguette universal pan 190-210 10-20 universal pan + wire rack 160-180 20-25 Processed portions, frozen Fish fingers universal pan 220-240 10-20 Chicken goujons, chicken nuggets universal pan 200-220...
Preserving Place no more than six jars in the cooking compartment. For preserving, the jars and rubber seals must be clean and Making settings intact. If possible, use jars of the same size. The information in Insert the universal pan at level 2. Arrange the jars on it so the table is for round, one-litre jars.
Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate the inspection and testing of the various appliances. In accordance with EN 50304/EN 60350 (2009) and IEC 60350. Baking Baking on 2 levels: Always insert the universal pan above the baking tray. Baking on 3 levels: Insert the universal pan in the middle.
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Dish Accessories Level Type of Grill setting Cooking time heating in minutes Beefburgers, 12 pieces* wire rack + universal pan 25-30 do not preheat * turn over after of the cooking time.
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