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Making cooking as much fun as eating
Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you
make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer.
You will be given important safety information. You will then
be introduced to the individual components of your new
cooker and we will show you how to adjust it step by step. It
is quite simple.
The tables list the settings and shelf heights for numerous
well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in our cooking
studio.
In the unlikely event of a fault, look here for information on
how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal!
Instruction manual
HB 870.70
en
9000 088 919
280485

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  • Page 1 Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer. You will be given important safety information. You will then be introduced to the individual components of your new cooker and we will show you how to adjust it step by step.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ..... . . Before connecting the appliance ....Safety information .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Tables ........Advice on microwave operation .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Sterilizing using the microwave ....Braising ........Cookware .
  • Page 5 Table of contents Troubleshooting ......Replacing the oven light ..... . . Replacing the door seal .
  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information q Installation and connection must be carried in Before connecting accordance with the instructions and wiring the appliance diagram provided, and only by an authorised expert. Improper connection will invalidate your warranty. q Do not switch the appliance on if transport damage is apparent.
  • Page 7: Safety Information For Microwave Operation

    q This appliance complies with all regulations for heating appliances. The switches and oven handle may become hot when the appliance is operated at a high temperature for a long period of time. q This appliance must be used for the preparation of food only.
  • Page 8 q Alcoholic drinks must not be overheated. There is a risk of explosion. q Do not heat any meals in heat retaining packages as they could ignite. Food in containers made from plastic, paper or other combustible materials must be monitored during heating. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
  • Page 9: How To Prevent Damage To Your Appliance

    q The microwave must only be switched on when there is food in it. The appliance may overload if it is switched on without any food in it. An exception to this rule is for short term testing of ovenware (see notes on ovenware).
  • Page 10: Your New Cooker

    Your new cooker Details vary according to the cooker model The control panel Electronic clock display panel If you press a button, the display panel of the respective symbol lights up by way of acknowledgement. You may view the time, cooking time, end time, timer, program and weight for the automatic program function.
  • Page 11 Text style display The text style display is available in 19 different languages. It provides you with information for making settings. It indicates the type of heating selected. It indicates the meals included in the current automatic roasting program. It provides you with information in the event of faults. It allows you to view the basic settings.
  • Page 12 Function selector display panel The symbol for the selected type of heating lights up. Oven function selector < = Oven light t = Conventional heat W = Intensive heat g = Conventional Baking T = 3D hot air S = Hot air grilling V = Radiant grill.
  • Page 13 Indicator for the temperature selector Preheating indicator An appropriate temperature suggestion for each type of heating appears in the display. The preheating indicator provides a visual For grilling this is setting 3. The suggested display of the oven temperature. The value may be changed using the temperature preheating indicator does not appear if you selector.
  • Page 14: Retractable Control Knobs

    The temperature selector and knob can be retracted Retractable control in any position. The function selector in the OFF knobs position only. Simply press the control knob in order to raise or lower it. The control knobs can be turned to the left and right.
  • Page 15: Automatic Safety Switch Off

    q The residual heat will still be displayed even if you Notes have locked the oven. You can set the timer and the clock when the oven is locked. q If you are trying to set the oven while it is locked, the Press key button (6 s)"...
  • Page 16: Types Of Heating

    Different types of oven heating are available. You can Types of heating therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Conventional heat This ensures the even distribution of heat to the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. Optimum results are achieved when cooking bakes in this way.
  • Page 17 are lower than those for Conventional heat. 3D hot air is also the most suitable type of heating to use for preserving, drying and defrosting at 20 60 ºC. Hot air grilling This type of heating involves the grill heating element and the fan switching on and off alternately.
  • Page 18: Cooling Fan

    180 W For defrosting and continued cooking. 90 W For defrosting sensitive food. PAUSE For setting resting periods. Microwave combined with one type of heating. This involves the simultaneous operation of the microwave and one type of heating. The food will become just as crispy and brown as before, albeit in much less time and using less energy.
  • Page 19 Push the universal pan with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door. Enamel baking tray HZ 331071 for cakes and biscuits. Push the baking tray with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door. Grill pan HZ 325071 Can be used for grilling instead of the wire grill or as a spray guard to protect the oven against dirt.
  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    Baking tin HZ 26001 You can bake especially moist cakes using the leak proof baking tin. The extra wide rim prevents leakage and your cooker stays clean. The baking tin has a non stick coating on the inside. HZ 324001 wire rack for grilling.
  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    q The time of day is not displayed if you have already set the timer, a cooking time, an end time or the automatic roasting function. Should you wish to know the current time, simply press the j clock button. The time appears in the display for a few seconds.
  • Page 22: Changing The Basic Settings

    First check the previous page to see which basic Changing the basic settings you wish to change. settings The basic settings appear one after the other in the text style display. If you do not wish to alter the setting currently displayed, simply wait until the next basic setting appears in the display.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Accessories

    Please wash the accessories with soapy water before Cleaning the using them for the first time. accessories The microwave The microwave can be used separately, i.e., on its own, or combined with one type of heating. Why not try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example.
  • Page 24: Cookware/ Bakeware

    Use cookware/bakeware made out of glass, Cookware/ porcelain, ceramic, or heat resistant plastic. These bakeware materials are permeable to microwave radiation. Metal cookware/bakeware, on the other hand, is impermeable to microwave radiation, which means that food in enclosed metal containers will remain uncooked.
  • Page 25: Setting Procedure

    q The 800 watt microwave setting can be set for up to 30 minutes, the 600 watt setting can be set for up to 1 hour, and the remaining microwave settings can be set for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Page 26: The Microwave Switches On And Off Automatically

    Set cooking Microwave Microwave time 360W 360W Press the ? cooking time Press the Start Set the required cooking time using button. The total button. the rotary knob. cooking time counts You can now set other microwave down. settings and times (points 1 4). A signal sounds when the time has elapsed.
  • Page 27 Set end Microwave Microwav time Press the ! cooking time button. Use the knob to set a later end Press the Start button. time. The microwave switches on and off at the appropriate time. A signal sounds when the time has elapsed. You can When the time has elapsed switch it off prematurely by pressing the Stop button or by opening the oven door.
  • Page 28: Tables

    The following tables provide you with numerous Tables options and setting values for the microwave. The time specifications in the tables are guidelines only. They may vary according to the quality and consistency of the food. Time ranges" are often specified in the tables. Set the shortest time first, and then extend the time if necessary.
  • Page 29 Defrosting Amount Microwave setting in watts Total cooking time in a shallow, uncovered dish Cooking time in mins. in minutes Cream 200 g 90 watts, 6 8 Bread 1 kg 180 watts, 12 15 12 15 Rolls 180 watts, 1 2 Cakes, dry 500 g 180 watts, 7 10...
  • Page 30 Cooking Amount Microwave setting in watts Total cooking time in a closed dish Cooking time in mins. in minutes Vegetables, e.g. spinach, courgette, 250 g 600 watts, 4 6 mushrooms, pepper e.g. carrots, leek, beans 250 g 600 watts, 7 9 e.g.
  • Page 31: Advice On Microwave Operation

    When your meal is ready, let it stand for a few Notes minutes. During this standing time, the heat distributes itself more evenly throughout the food. You can also set this standing time before microwave PAUSE is used. Example: To heat up plated meals 1.
  • Page 32: Setting The Oven

    Setting the oven Set the type of heating and then the temperature or the grill setting. That's all. When your meal is ready, switch off the oven. Your oven may also be set to switch off automatically after a preset time has elapsed. If you have to leave the house, you can set the oven to switch on and off automatically.
  • Page 33: If The Oven Is To Switch Off Automatically

    q Using the temperature selector, it is possible to Notes make the setting in 1 degree increments for a temperature between 30 and 100 ºC, and in 5 degree increments for temperatures between 100 and 300 ºC. q The preheating indicator provides a visual display of the temperature rise.
  • Page 34: If The Oven Is To Switch On And Off Automatically

    If the meal is not quite ready, press the ? cooking time button and use the knob to set a new cooking time. Press the Start button. Switch off the function selector when the meal is When the meal is ready ready.
  • Page 35 Set end Conventional heat time Press the ! end time button. Use the knob to set the new end Press the The end time appears in the display. This time. Start button. represents the time when the oven will switch off. Change this to a later time. The oven switches on and off automatically.
  • Page 36: Example

    1 kg beef pot roast from the Meat" table, Example t Conventional heat, 220 ºC, 70 minutes. Place the covered roasting dish Use the function selector to Use the temperature selector containing the 1 kg pot roast set t Conventional heat. to set 220 ºC.
  • Page 37: Setting The Combined Oven And Microwave Function

    Conventional entional Set end time heat Press the Start button. Press the ! end time button. Use the knob to set The oven will switch on The roast will be ready by 10.10 a.m. 12.00 noon. automatically at 10.50 a.m. and switch off at 12.00 noon.
  • Page 38 Microwave 600W Press the microwave Use the function selector to set Use the temperature grilling with circulating air R. button. selector to set 220 °C. Microwave Set cooking 360W time Press the time button ?. Use the knob to set 360 W. Microwave Microwave 360W...
  • Page 39 A signal sounds when the time has elapsed. You may When the time has elapsed cancel it prematurely by pressing the Stop button or by opening the oven door. 0" and Enjoy your meal" appear in the display. Press the Stop button. The clock reappears in the display. q Press the Stop button twice and switch off the Cancelling function selector.
  • Page 40: Cakes And Pastries

    Cakes and pastries It is best to use dark baking tins. You should use hot Baking tins air when using thin baking tins, or glass containers. This means, however, that the baking time is increased and the cake does not brown so evenly. Always place the cake tin on the wire grill.
  • Page 41 Cakes in tins Ovenware Level Type of Tempera Microwave Totalcooking heating ture in °C setting time in minutes Sponge cake Springform cake tin 160 180 30 40 Nut cake Springform or cake tin 170 180 180 watts 20 25 Fruit cake or cheesecake, Dark-coloured 180 200 180 watts...
  • Page 42: Advice On Baking

    Bread and rolls Level Type of Tempera Cooking time in heating ture in °C minutes Bread made from 1.2 kg flour* Universal pan (preheat) + 35 45 Sour dough bread made from Universal pan 1.2 kg flour* (preheat) + 40 50 Bread rolls (e.g.
  • Page 43 Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the This way you can see if the sponge cake is baked baking time specified in the cooking instructions, through. pierce the highest part of the cake using a wooden skewer. The cake is ready if no mixture sticks to the skewer.
  • Page 44 Place the tray back into the oven again for a short The biscuits or cake will not come off the baking period. Now loosen the biscuits immediately. Next tray. time line the baking tray with non stick baking paper. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 5 to The cake will not come out when tipped upside down.
  • Page 45: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    Meat, poultry, fish You may use all heat resistant, microwave suitable Cookware dishes. The universal pan is also suitable for large roasts. Other roasting dishes made out of metal can only be used for roasting without the microwave setting. Always place the dishes in the centre of the wire grill. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after removal from the oven.
  • Page 46: Meat

    The table applies to insertion into a cold oven. The Meat time specifications are provided as guidelines only and depend on the type and quality of the meat. Frozen meat must be thawed out thoroughly. Meat Level Type of Temp. in Microwavesetting Total heating...
  • Page 47: Poultry

    Meat Level Type of Temp. in Microwavesetting Total heating °C, grill in watts cooking Cooking time in time in mins. mins. Leg of lamb 1.5 kg Uncovered 180 190 180 watts, 20 60 70 without bone + 90 watts, 40 50 Turn sirloin after half the cooking time.
  • Page 48: Fish

    Poultry Level Type of Temp. in Microwavesetting Total heating ºC, grill in watts cooking Cooking time in time in mins. mins. Stuffed goose 3 kg Wire grill 220 220 180 watts, 20 80 90 + 90 watts, 60 70 4 kg Wire grill 190 200 180 watts, 25...
  • Page 49: Advice On Roasting And Grilling

    Advice on roasting and grilling Select the next lowest weight from the instructions The table does not contain specifications for the and extend the time. weight of the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist How can you tell when the roast is ready.
  • Page 50: Bakes, Gratins, Toast

    Bakes, gratins, toast The table applies to dishes inserted in a cold oven. Place the bake in a microwaveable dish on the wire grill. Pasta bake, potato gratin and strudel can all be cooked directly in the universal pan. Meal Ovenware Level Type of Temp.
  • Page 51: Frozen Foods

    Frozen foods Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The values in the table apply to dishes inserted in a cold oven. Remove frozen meals from aluminium packaging and place in microwaveable ovenware e.g. a soup plate or a glass or ceramic ovenproof dish. Meal Level Type of Tempera...
  • Page 52: Special Meals

    Special meals This cooker allows temperature settings between 20 and 300 ºC. The fine tuning enables you to produce creamy yoghurt at 38 to 40 ºC just as well as a crusty pizza at 280 to 300 ºC. Why not give it a try. Ovenware Level Type of Temperature...
  • Page 53: Defrosting

    Defrosting Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire grill. Please observe the instructions on the package. The defrosting times depend on the type and amount of food. Accessories Level Type of Temperature °C heating Delicate frozen foods...
  • Page 54: Sterilizing

    Note: Turn very juicy fruit or vegetables several times. Once dried, immediately remove the food from the paper. Sterilizing q The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean Preparation and intact. Use jars of the same size if possible. The instructions in the table are refer to round 1 litre jars.
  • Page 55: Sterilizing Fruit

    As soon as the contents of the jars begins to bubble, Sterilizing fruit i.e., the bubbles rise in quick succession after approximately 30 to 40 minutes, switch the temperature selector back to 30 °C. The jars should be removed from the oven after 25 to 35 minutes of residual heat.
  • Page 56: Braising

    Use perfectly fresh fruit only. Chop the fruit up and mix with sugar. Put the mixture into a large microwave suitable container and place it on the wire grill at le vel 2. Use the 600 W setting to bring the fruit mixture to the boil, stirring several times.
  • Page 57: Tables

    q Do not cover the meat for subsequent cooking in the oven. q Even large pieces of meat do not need to be turned. q The meat can be cut immediately after braising. It does need to be left to stand. q The special method of cooking means that the meat looks pink on the inside.
  • Page 58: Automatic Programming

    After braising, switch the temperature selector back to You wish to keep braised meat warm. 70 ºC. Small pieces of meat can be kept warm for up to 45 minutes, and large pieces for up to two hours. Automatic programming Setting procedure Select program 1 chicken...
  • Page 59 1 chicken 1 chicken chicken Press the Start button. Use the knob to set the Press the "kg" button. The After a few seconds, the weight of your meal. suggested value appears. cooking time starts to count down visibly in the display.
  • Page 60 Do not leave the food to stand in the oven for too long. Meat and fish will spoil easily when not in the refrigerator. Make the settings as described in points then proceed immediately with points Set end time 1 chicken chicken Press the ! end button.
  • Page 61: Defrosting Programmes

    The microwave setting enables the rapid defrosting of Defrosting frozen foods. programmes Remove the food from its packaging and weigh it. You will need to know the weight in order to set the automatic programming function. Use a flat, microwavable dish, e.g. a glass or porcelain plate.
  • Page 62: Quick Programmes

    Cover with the lid and place the meal on the wire grill at level 2. Always insert the meal into the cold oven. Fresh Suitable cookware Programme Weight Add liquid meals number range Fresh Peppers, fennel, carrots, leek, 0.2 1.0 kg 1 dessert spoon vegetables cauliflower, white cabbage,...
  • Page 63 On completion of the cooking time, the roast should be left to stand in the switched off oven for 5 10 minutes. It is best to cook poultry directly on the wire grill. Insert Poultry the universal pan together with the grill pan on level 1 to ensure that any dripping juices are collected.
  • Page 64: Roasting Programmes

    Fresh Suitable cookware Programme Weight Add liquid meals number range Leg of lamb, pink Boneless leg 0.5 2.5 kg Frozen pizza 0.2 1.0 kg Always insert the meal into the cold oven. Roasting programmes Using automatic roasting, you will be able to produce Roasting in a sealed dish delicious braised meals, juicy roasts and tasty stew without the need for turning or basting the meat...
  • Page 65 Weigh the fresh or frozen meat. You will need to know the weight in order to set the automatic programming function. The roasting table indicates whether or not you need to add liquid to your meal. If so, pour enough liquid, e.g.
  • Page 66 Place the sealed dish onto the wire grill on level 2. Meals Suitable cookware Programme Weight Add liquid Fresh number range Joint of beef Standing rib, shoulder, leg, 0.5 3.0 kg braised beef Roast beef Roast beef, standing rib 0.5 2.5 kg Roast beef, Roast beef, standing rib 0.5 2.5 kg...
  • Page 67 Meals Suitable cookware Programme Weight Add liquid Frozen number range Joint of pork Shoulder, neck, collar, leg, 0.5 2.0 kg fillet, roast Roast veal Shoulder, leg, joint, thigh, 0.5 2.0 kg stuffed breast of veal Leg of lamb Boneless leg 0.5 2.0 kg Leg of lamb, pink Boneless leg...
  • Page 68: Advice On Automatic Programming

    Advice on automatic programming The defrosting programmes are designed in such The food is not completely defrosted. a way that the food can be easily handled subsequent to defrosting. The weight range is deliberately restricted, as it is Your roast/poultry is not within the specified weight often the case that a suitably large roasting dish is not range.
  • Page 69 The suitability of stainless steel cookware for You wish to use a stainless steel roasting dish. automatic roasting is limited, as the shiny surfaces tend to reflect the heat radiation. This will leave your pot roast looking pale and the meat may not be cooked through.
  • Page 70: Memory

    Memory Using the memory function, you can store the types of heating, the temperatures and the cooking times for a meal, and call them up at any time. The g Conventional Baking function cannot be stored. It is sensible to use the memory function if you require several different settings in order to prepare a meal, or if there is a meal which you cook particularly often.
  • Page 71: Programming The Setting

    Once Memory saved" appears in the display, switch off the function selector. There is not enough memory to store the settings for a meal which requires more than three settings. Memory not possible" will appear in the display. Switch off the function selector. If you store the settings for another meal, the previous Cancelling settings will automatically be overwritten.
  • Page 72 Program memory Memory step 1 step 1 Press the Start button. Use the function selector to set the type of You may now program step 1". This involves heating. Do not turn the function selector entering the first type of heating, the first beyond 0".
  • Page 73: Starting The Memory Function

    Memory step 2 Memory saved Press the Start button. Switch off the function selector when This stores step 1". You are now given the option of you have finished. step 2". (Set as described in points 4 to 8). You may set Memory saved"...
  • Page 74 A signal sounds when the time has elapsed. The oven When the time has elapsed switches off. Enjoy your meal" appears in the text style display. You may switch off the signal prematurely by pressing the ! end button. Switch off the function selector. Switch off the function selector.
  • Page 75: Timer

    Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It runs independently of the other settings. You may use the automatic roasting function for your pot roast and use the timer to set the cooking time for your pasta. The timer has a special signal.
  • Page 76: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning Do not under any circumstances use a highpressure or steam cleaner. Just wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. For Appliance exterior stubborn soil add a few drops of washing up liquid to the water. Dry with a dry cloth. Never use strong or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can leave the surfaces looking dull.
  • Page 77: Accessories

    It is best to soak the accessories in a detergent Accessories solution immediately after use. Any left over food is then easily removed using a brush or cleaning sponge. The grill pan accessories can be placed into the uni versal pan and allowed to soak or may be cleaned in a dishwasher.
  • Page 78: Steam Filter

    The oven is enamelled. Enamel has to be burnt on at Notes very high temperatures. This can cause some slight colour variation. The edges of thin trays can be rough as they cannot be completely enamelled. The anti corrosion protection is guaranteed. The oven ceiling features a steam filter.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following instructions before calling the after sales service. Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy The cooker does not work. Blown fuse. Look in the fuse box and check that the fuse is in working order. Power failure Check whether the kitchen light switches on.
  • Page 80: Replacing The Oven Light

    Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy The "Er5" error message The clock is defective. Contact customer service. appears in the temperature The oven can be used without the clock. selector display. The function selector is set to "P". The "Er8" error message There is a fault with the Press and hold the Stop button until Er8 appears in the temperature...
  • Page 81 Place a tea towel in the cold oven to prevent damage. Remove the glass cover of the left hand oven light. To do this, use a spoon handle to press back the metal tab - Fig. A. Now remove the glass cover.
  • Page 82: Replacing The Door Seal

    Remove the glass cover of the right hand oven light. To do this, use a spoon handle to press down the metal tab - Fig. A. Now remove the glass cover. Replacing the oven light. Use the thumb and index finger of your left hand to pull out the light from behind the bar.
  • Page 83: Replacing The Strengthening Strip Seal

    A seal is located on the left and right hand sides of the Replacing the oven. This is secured by a hook at the top and strengthening strip bottom. You can replace this seal. seal Replacement seals may be obtained from the after sales service.
  • Page 84: Packaging And Old Appliances

    malfunction, enter these details in the space provided here. E no. FD no. After sales service % Packaging and old appliances Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging Disposing in an environmentally in an environmentally responsible manner. responsible manner ó...
  • Page 85: Acrylamide In Food

    q Use the microwave combined with one type of heating. This saves time and energy. Acrylamide in food Experts are currently discussing how dangerous acrylamide in food can be. We have compiled this information sheet for you on the basis of current research.
  • Page 86: Test Dishes

    Set the temperature to a maximum of 200 ºC when Baking using the top/bottom heating setting, and to a maximum of 180 ºC for the 3D hot air setting. Cookies: Set the temperature to a maximum of 190 ºC when using the top/bottom heating setting, and to a maximum of 170 ºC for the 3D hot air setting.
  • Page 87: Test Meals In Accordance With En 60705

    Ovenware and notes Level Type of Tempera Baking heating ture in ºC time in minutes Yeast cakes on a Baking tray 170 190 40 50 baking tray* Baking tray + universal pan 160 180 50 60 German apple pie 2 wire racks** + 2 tinplate 1+3, placed 170 190 70 80...
  • Page 88 Meal Microwave setting in watts and Total cooking time cooking time in minutes Meat loaf 360 watts, 30 35 mins. 30 35 minutes Defrosting with the microwave only Meal Microwave setting in watts and Total cooking time cooking time in minutes Meat 180 watts, 8 mins.

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