Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please there- fore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction...
… Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. Under no circumstances flambé or cook food using a lot of fat in the cooking space! No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or in- correct use.
… Safety precautions Children in the home Packaging material, e.g. plastic and polystyrene, can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from children. The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.
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… Safety precautions Caution: Burns hazard! The appliance gets very hot when in use. Heat is produced during cooking and baking. The appliance door, especially the glass, gets hot. Burns hazard – do not touch. Keep children away! Steam and water droplets may escape from the cooking space when the appliance door is opened.
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… Safety precautions Caution: Danger of injury! Be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, there is otherwise a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are around. Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appliance door poses a danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or rest on the appliance door or use it as a storage surface.
Appliance description Construction Operating and display elements Door in front of water tank (incl. instruction messages) Ventilation opening Door handle Appliance door Appliance drawer * * Depending on the model...
… Appliance description Operating and display elements Buttons Illumination Timer Cooking space temperature Time, operating time, switch-off time Operating mode Adjusting knob Displays Temperature Time, operating time, switch-off time, timer, etc. Symbols Cooking space temperature Switch-off time Timer Time Operating time Operating modes...
… Appliance description Cooking space Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space. Appliance door Cooking space ventilation Door seal Cooking space temperature sensor Hot air fan Top heat element guard Knurled nut Top heat Illumination 10 Levels (labelled)
… Appliance description Accessories The baking trays and wire shelves are inserted into the oven between the two rails of a shelf runner. The wire shelves have non-tip safety notches which prevent them being pulled right out when they only need to be partially pulled out. The wire shelves can then only be taken out of the oven by raising them upwards and then pulling them out.
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… Appliance description Water tank Only fill with fresh, cold drinking water. Do not use demineralised (filtered) or distilled water. The following accessories are not included in the scope of delivery. Stainless steel tray Serves as a baking tin for aperitif nibbles and bread. Use together with the wire shelf or the perforated stainless steel tray as a drip tray.
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… Appliance description Round TopClean baking tray Baking tray for flans and quiches. Not suitable for use with the operating modes. Available in 3 different sizes. Terrine mould with lid For preparing vegetable, fish and meat terrines. For preparing ice cream, parfait, pudding and other sweets.
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… Appliance description Unperforated cooking tray For cooking meat, fish, sauerkraut, rice, millet, cere- al products, soaked pulses, chickpeas, etc. Available in different sizes and depths. Perforated cooking tray For cooking fresh or frozen vegetables, meat and fish. Available in different sizes and depths. Roller runner For safely pulling out one or more baking trays / wire shelves in order, for instance, to baste a joint of...
Operating the appliance The operating mode, the cooking space temperature, the operating time, the switch-off time and various other functions can be selected by pressing the appropriate button once or more. The symbol for the function selected illuminates or flashes. A recommendation flashes in the corresponding digital display.
… Operating the appliance Using for the first time Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following measures should be taken: Remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space. When flashes in the right digital display, turn the adjusting knob to set the time.
… Operating the appliance Example Burns hazard from heat produced during cooking and baking! Use protective gloves or oven cloths. Keep children away. The symbols are explained in 'Tips on settings'. The tables in 'Tips on settings' give: ˚C Mins. Bread 200–210 40–50...
… Operating the appliance Refilling the water tank The contents of the water tank normally suffice for one cooking session. If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled: Do not fill the water tank with more than 0.5 l water to ensure that it does not overflow when the water is pumped back.
… Operating the appliance Checking / Changing the cooking space temperature Press the button. – The set cooking space temperature flashes in the left digital display. – The symbol flashes. Turn the adjusting knob to change the cooking space temperature. Switching off Press the button.
… Operating the appliance Removing the cooked food from the cooking space Hot steam or hot air may escape from the cooking space when the appliance door is opened. Scalding hazard! Accessories such as the wire shelf, baking tray, etc. will be hot. Burns hazard! Use protective gloves or oven cloths.
User settings You can adjust the settings. With the appliance switched off, hold the adjusting knob depressed for 5 seconds. – appears in the digital display. Press the adjusting knob to confirm. – appears in the digital display for «Childproof locke off». Turn the adjusting knob to select setting.
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… User settings Possible settings off * Childproof lock visible * Time display invisible high * Acoustic signal automatically with door * Illumination via button only 36–50 ˚fH * Water hardness 16–35 ˚fH 1–15 ˚fH ˚C * Temperature unit ˚F 24 h * Time format 12 h...
… User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being inadvertently switched If an attempt is made to select an operating mode: – A double acoustic signal is emitted. – Nothing happens when the button is pressed. –...
… User settings Time display If the «invisible» setting is selected, the displays are not illuminated when the appliance is off, minimizing power consumption. The time is displayed when the appliance is on. To reduce power consumption to an absolute minimum, select «Time display invisible».
… User settings Water hardness The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale. The system can be optimised for households with soft water (also through using a water softening appliance) and medium water hardness by changing the user settings to the relevant range of water hardness.
Time functions The following time functions are available: Time Timer – can be used at any time and independently of all other functions Operating time – time-controlled switch-off of the appliance Delayed start – time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance When the appliance is switched off, the time display is dimmed between 24:00 and 6:00.
… Time functions Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and inde- pendently of all other functions. Setting Press the button. – flashes in the right digital display. – The symbol flashes. Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.
… Time functions Switching off before time Press the button 2×. – flashes in the right digital display. – The symbol flashes. Press the adjusting knob to confirm. Operating time The operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operating time is up.
… Time functions End of the operating time – The operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operat- ing time is up. – A long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute. – The cooking space temperature appears in the left digital display. –...
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… Time functions Setting the operating time Press the button. – flashes in the right digital display. – The symbol flashes. Turn the adjusting knob to set the duration (maximum of Setting the switch-off time Press the button again. – , for instance, flashes in the right digital display - switch-off time with- out a delayed start.
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… Time functions Checking and changing Press the button 1×. – The operating time is visible for 3 seconds. Press the button 2×. – The switch-off time flashes. It can be changed. The operating time, the operating mode and the cooking space temperature cannot be changed.
Operating modes Follow the advice in 'Tips on settings' and in 'Tips and tricks'. Press the button once or more to select the desired operating mode. Temperature Recommended Operating mode Symbol Level range temperature Steaming 30–100 °C 100 °C 1–5 Top / Bottom heat 30–230 °C 200 °C...
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… Operating modes Place tins, moulds, etc. on the wire shelf. Always push the «sloped» side of the original baking tray right to the back of the cooking space. Heating method Cooking vegetables, rice, cereal products, pulses and egg dishes. The cooking space is heated Poaching meat, poultry and fish.
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… Operating modes Temperature Recommended Operating mode Symbol Level range temperature Professional baking 100–230 °C 210 °C 2 + 4 PizzaPlus 30–230 °C 200 °C Hot air humid 30–230 °C 180 °C 2 + 4 Hot air + steaming 30–230 °C 180 °C 2 + 4...
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… Operating modes Heating method Bread, yeast pastries, The cooking space is heated in a puff pastries (fresh or frozen) first phase by steam and on 1 or 2 levels. is automatically followed in Put the food in the a second phase by hot air. cold cooking space.
… Operating modes Fast heating Fast heating can be used to shorten the preheating time. Fast heating can be used with the operating modes. Select the desired operating mode and cooking space temperature. Hold the adjusting knob depressed for 2 seconds. –...
Tips on settings Symbols used Operating mode Cooking space temperature ˚C Preheating until the cooking space temperature is reached Level mins. Duration in minutes hrs. Duration in hours Accessories Optimal use The recommended cooking space temperatures given in older recipe books are likely to be too high and the recommended shelf levels in the cooking space not ideal.
… Tips on settings Cooking/Baking tables Always push the «sloped» side of the original baking tray right to the back of the cooking space. Vegetables (fresh) Put the food to be cooked in suitable cookware and then place on the wire shelf in the cold cooking space.
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… Tips on settings Desiccating and drying Monitor the desiccating and drying process. Overdrying poses a fire hazard! ˚C Apple slices or rings Sliced mushrooms 50–60 Herbs 40–50 Apricots 60–70 Only use undamaged, ripe fruit, fresh mushrooms and herbs. Clean and chop the fruit, mushrooms or herbs into small pieces. Line the original baking tray or wire shelf with baking paper, spread the food on it and then put in the cooking space at the appropriate level.
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… Tips on settings Preserving and bottling ˚C Carrots Cauliflower, broccoli Beans * Mushrooms ** Apples, pears Apricots Peaches Quinces Plums Cherries * Repeat process 2×, allowing the jars to cool down completely in between time. ** The mushrooms must be precooked.
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… Tips on settings Preserving and bottling Bottling involves preserving food in jars. Put a maximum of five jars in the cooking space at any one time. Only use undamaged jars that hold no more than 1 litre each. Put the wire shelf at level 1. Fill the jars evenly with the food to be preserved.
Tips and tricks Steaming When steaming, a variety of food can be cooked at the same time. For example, rice or pulses can be prepared at the same time as vegetables with similar cooking times, saving energy and the washing-up. Grains (e.g.
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… Tips and tricks Warm, moist cloths Warm, moist cloths can be a pleasant way to clean hands after a meal. Spread clean, moist towelling cloths across the wire shelf. Select the following settings: ˚C Mins. ca. 5 Hot air Baking and roast Result Solution...
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… Tips and tricks Professional baking After shaping, allow bread, bread rolls and other yeast cakes and pastries to proof briefly. 10 minutes is usually sufficient. Place the formed dough into a suitable baking tin or sheet lined with baking paper and then put it into the unheated cooking space and bake using the operating mode.
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… Tips and tricks Cakes Result Solution The cake collapses. Check settings with those given in 'Tips on settings'. Next time, set a lower cooking space tem- perature and adjust the operating time. Stir the cake mixture well. When finished, bake immediately.
… Tips and tricks Saving energy operating mode consumes comparatively less energy than the operating mode. Avoid opening the appliance door frequently. Only switch the illumination on if needed. Use the residual heat: for longer cooking times, i.e. over 30 minutes, switch the appliance off some 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
Care and maintenance Allow the appliance and accessories to cool down before cleaning. Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as such products can damage the surface. Whilst the digital display flashes, do not place your hands in the water tank compartment.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance door Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth. Removing the appliance door Exercise caution when removing and reassembling the appliance door.
… Care and maintenance Removing the shelf guides Unscrew the knurled nuts 1 in the front of the shelf guides in an anti- clockwise direction. Pull the shelf guides 2 somewhat to the side of the screws and remove from the front. Reassembling the shelf guides Insert the shelf guides into the openings in the back wall of the cooking space and position on the screws.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the cooking space Do not bend the temperature sensor during cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. Do not use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as such products can damage the surface. Any condensate or food in the cooking space must be dried completely or removed after each cooking session with steam.
… Care and maintenance Descaling Whenever steam is produced, depending on the hardness of the local water supply (i.e. the limescale content of the water), limescale is deposited in the boiler. The appliance automatically recognises when descaling is necessary. – flashes in the digital display.
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… Care and maintenance Durgol swiss steamer decalcifier The descaler contains highly effective acid. Rinse away any splash- es immediately with water. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. For descaling, only use the special descaler developed for this appliance and which is available at all good chemists. This special descaler enables you to achieve a gentle yet professional level of descaling.
… Care and maintenance Press the adjusting knob to confirm. – flashes in the digital display. – The descaling phase, which takes around 30 minutes, starts. – Finally, flashes in the digital display. Remove the water tank, pour away the descaler and fill the tank with 1.2 l cold water.
Trouble-shooting This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. Please note down the serial number (FN) and the error message in full, e.g.
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… Trouble-shooting … the appliance starts making noises during operation Possible cause Solution The appliance may emit Such noise is normal. No action needed. noise during operating (e.g. switching and pump- ing noises). … at the end of cooking, it takes some time for the water to be pumped back Possible cause Solution...
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… Trouble-shooting … flashes Possible cause Solution The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank and slot it into position in the water tank compartment. During descaling. Water needs to be changed. … flashes Possible cause Solution The appliance door is Close the appliance door.
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… Trouble-shooting … flash alternately Possible cause Solution Various situations can Cancel the error message by pressing the lead to an error message. button. Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. Reconnect the power supply. If the error message appears again, note down the serial number (FN) and error message in full.
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… Trouble-shooting … appears Possible cause Solution Various situations can means the appliance is in the des- lead to a «CA» message. caling phase. During descaling. mean the appliance is in a rinsing phase. … appears Possible cause Solution button was The appliance shortly automatically changes pressed during descaling.
… Trouble-shooting After a power failure After a power failure, and the symbol flash in the digital display. Turn the adjusting knob to set the hour. Press the adjusting knob to confirm. Turn the adjusting knob to set the minutes. Press the adjusting knob again to confirm the time.
Technical data External dimensions See Installation Instructions Electrical connection See identification plate 1 Note for testing institutes The energy efficiency class according to EN 50304 / EN 60350 is deter- mined using the operating modes. Placing a thermocou- ple between the appliance door and the seal can cause lack of leak tightness and thus measuring errors.
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… Technical data Automatic energy-saving stand-by To avoid consuming power unnecessarily, the appliance is equipped with automatic energy-saving stand-by. To reduce power consumption to an absolute minimum, select , «Time display invisible». Despite automatic energy-saving stand-by, all safety functions are active.
Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use,...
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… Index Identification plate ......84 Power failure......... 80 Illumination ..... 12, 24, 26 Preheating........67 Instruction messages ....10 Preserving ......60, 62 preset..........20 Professional baking....36, 65 Joghurt ........... 48 Quick instructions......92 Knurled nut........12 Refilling water tank...... 20 Levels ..........
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… Index Technical data ......84 U / E messages ......78 Temperature sensor ....12 User settings ........ 23 Temperature unit....24, 27 Using for the first time....18 Terrine mould ....... 15 Testing institutes ......84 Time display......24, 26 Validity ..........
Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance.
Press the adjusting knob to confirm. To switch off the appliance Press the button. To set the timer Press the button. Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration. V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug J795.360-0 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com...
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