Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety infor- mation” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions...
Safety Electrical Safety • The appliance may only be connected by a regis- tered specialist. • In the event of any faults or damage to the appli- ance: remove fuses or switch off. • It is not permissible to clean the appliance with a steam or high pressure cleaner for safety reasons! •...
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com- ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its pack-...
Control Panel Temperature / Time Display Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Clock function buttons Temperature selector Oven Functions Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Meat probe socket Fat Filter Oven lighting Rear wall heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable...
Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. General purpose pan For roasting, or as a receptacle for grease. Meat probe For determining exactly how far joints of meat are cooked.
Before Using for the first time Setting the Time The oven only operates when the clock has been set. The clock display flashes when the appliance is first connected, or after a power failure. 1. Press the H buttons briefly. 2.
Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially availa- ble cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2.
Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Oven Functions Temperature Selection 1. Turn the oven functions switch to the required function. 2. Turn the temperature selection switch to the re- quired temperature. The red oven power indicator is illuminated while the oven is in use.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: L Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interi- or, e.g., for cleaning. The heating element is not in use. ¥ Hot Air For roasting and baking on up to three levels si- multaneously.
Inserting the general purpose pan, grill, and tray Inserting the general purpose pan and tray: The trays have a little bulge on the left and right edg- es. These are provided as positioning guides and must always be located towards the rear when in- serting the tray.
Clock Functions Function Display Time/Core Temperature Display Function Display Countdown Settings buttons Cooktime End Time Manual operation button Countdown G To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven.
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Display Symbols: A AUTO The "AUTO" sign lights up when an automatic pro- gram has been set, and flashes when the program is completed. B Operation The appliance is in operation, or ready for use. G Bell The Bell symbol appears when the Countdown func- tion has been set.
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Countdown G 1. Press the countdown G button. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the desired time. By pressing the countdown button again G you are able to see the remaining time. Several seconds after the countdown function has been set the time display will again show the current time.
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Cook Time d 1. Press the Cook Time d button. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the desired cooking time (max. 10 hours). The display will switch back to the time after approx. 5 seconds have lapsed. The “AUTO” symbol indi- cates that the oven is switched to the automatic op- eration mode.
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End e 1. Press the End e button. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the desired time that the oven should switch itself off. The “AUTO” symbol will light up and the time will be shown in the display. The oven will automatically switch itself on.
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Cook Time d and End e functions com- bined Cook Time d and End e can be used simulta- neously if the oven is to automatically switch on and off at a later time. 1. Select the oven functions and temperature. 2.
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Changing the time The time can only be changed if no automatic function (Cook Time d or End e) has been set. 1. Briefly press the Manual Set H button. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the current time. After 5 seconds the clock will display the time set.
Meat probe Ensures that the oven switches itself off at the exact moment in which a set core temperature is attained. The meat probe is best used together with the up- per/lower elements and hot air functions. Please take note of two tempera- tures: –...
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5. As soon as the current core temperature equals the set core temperature, a signal will sound and the oven will automatically switch itself off. To switch off the signal, press the H button. When the core temperature gauged within the meat falls below the set core temperature, the oven automatically switches itself on again in order to keep the meat warm.
Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is de- activated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed. 3.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the hot air ¥ oven function or conventional ¡. When baking, remove the fat filter, as other- wise the baking time will be longer and the surface will be browned unevenly. Baking tins •...
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General Information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the sloped edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • Using hot air ¥ or conventional ¡ you can also bake with two cake tins simultaneously by placing them side by side on the shelf.
Baking Table The stated baking times are for guidance only. Recommended cooking methods, shelf positions and temperatures are printed in bold type. Hot Air ¥ Conventional ¡ Type of pastry or Temperature in Shelf Temperature in Shelf Baking time in cake °C position...
Hot Air ¥ Conventional ¡ Type of pastry or Temperature in Shelf Temperature in Shelf Baking time in cake °C position °C position minutes Biscuits Meringues 80-90* 80-90 150-180 Macaroons 100-120 20-30 Small piped biscuits 140-160 150-170 15-30 Anzac nutties 160-180 25-35 Items made with puff...
Pizza Setting The stated baking times are for guidance only Pizza Setting ¦ Baking time Type of pastry or cake Temperature in °C Shelf position in minutes Shortcrust pastry Large cheesecake 60-90 + (750 g soft cheese, 150-160 10 mins. standing loose-bottomed tin, 26 cm) time Covered fruit pie...
Roasting For roasting use the hot air ¥ oven function. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (Re- fer to the manufacturer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (refer to manufacturer's instruc- tions!).
Roasting Table Insert either the tray or universal tray into the 1st shelf support rail. Hot Air ¥ Roasting time Food to be roasted Temperature in °C Shelf position in minutes 1 Level 2 Levels Pork 1 kg Pork joint (spare rib/ham joint, roasting joint), 150-160 14-20...
Meat Probe Table Food to be Cooked Meat Core Temperature Beef Rib steak or fillet steak rare 45 - 50 °C medium 60 - 65 °C well done 75 - 80 °C Pork Shoulder of pork, ham joint, neck 80 - 82 °C Chop (saddle), smoked pork loin 75 - 80 °C Meat loaf...
Grilling For grilling use the infrared grill ¸ oven function or infrared wide-area grill º with temperature setting. Warning: Always close the oven door when grilling. Always pre-heat the empty oven using the grill functions for 5 minutes! Ovenware for grilling •...
Preserving When preserving use the bottom heat oven function U. Preserving jars • When preserving use only commercially available jars that are the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suit- able.
Preserving Table The states preserving times and temperatures are for guidance Continued cook- Temperature Cooking time until Standing time Preserves bubbles form with oven at 100 °C °C Mins. switched off Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueber- ries, raspberries, ripe 160-170 35-45 gooseberries Unripe gooseberries...
Drying with Hot Air Use shelves lined with greaseproof paper or baking paper. You will achieve a better result if you switch the oven off half way through the drying time. Open and leave to cool, preferably overnight. Then finish drying the dried food. Time in hours Temperature in °C (approximate guide)
Cleaning and Care Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the ap- pliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pres- sure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water. •...
Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall (1) and then unhitch at the back (2).
Oven Lighting Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Changing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cover 1.
Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating element Warning: Only fold down the heating element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.
Oven Door The door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the clamping levers on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands and close it about 3/4 going past the point of resistance.
Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with four sheets of glass set next to one another. The inner sheets can be re- moved for cleaning. Caution: The following steps are to be per- formed only when the oven door has been re- moved.
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Replacing the centre glass plates 1. From above, insert the centre plates obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle, one after á another ( 2. Lower the centre plates down and push them to- wards the lower edge of the door as far under the à...
What to do if … Symptom Possible cause Remedy The oven does not heat up. The oven has not been switched Switch on the oven. The time has not been set. Set the time. The necessary settings have not Check the settings. been made.
Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capaci- 52 l Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...
Service In the “What to do if …” section a number of mal- functions are listed that you can rectify yourself Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the section “Customer Service Centres”.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
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