Gaggenau BM 450 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Gaggenau Instruction manual BM 450/451 BM 454/455 BM 484/485 Combi-microwave oven...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting sequential operations End of cooking time Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at Automatic programmes www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop Setting a programme www.gaggenau-eshop.com Individual adjustment Instructions for automatic programmes Programme table... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
m Important safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only then Risk of fire! will you be able to operate your appliance Combustible items stored in the cooking ▯ safely and correctly. Retain the instruction compartment may catch fire. Never store manual and installation instructions for future combustible items in the cooking use or for subsequent owners. - Page 4 Risk of serious damage to health! The appliance is a high-voltage appliance. ▯ Never remove the casing. The surface of the appliance may become ▯ damaged if it is not cleaned properly. Risk of burns! Microwave energy may escape. Clean the The appliance becomes very hot.
- Page 5 Risk of scalding! When you open the appliance door, hot ▯ steam may escape. Open the appliance door with care. Keep children at a safe distance. Risk of scalding! Water in a hot cooking compartment may ▯ create hot steam. Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment.
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Page 6: Causes Of Damage
Causes of damage Environmental protection Caution! – Creation of sparks: Metal e.g. a spoon in a glass Environmentally-friendly disposal must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly irreparably damage the glass on the inside of the manner. -
Page 7: Getting To Know The Appliance
Operating controls on the lower side of the Getting to know the appliance appliance Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new appliance. The control panel and the individual operating controls are explained. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories. -
Page 8: Function Selector Positions
Function selector positions Delete letters Microwave, leave meal to rest ° Demo mode “ Heating up with status indicator ’ Rapid heating with status indicator Š Timer Stopwatch Automatic programmes: Weight Position Function Cooking result Zero setting Defrosting ž Light Cooking, Combi cooking 1000 W microwave 600 W microwave... -
Page 9: Automatic Door Opening
The cooling fan continues to run for a certain time your specialist dealer: after operation. BA 476 310 Handle, stainless steel for Caution! BM 450/451/454/455 Do not cover the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the BA 476 330 Handle, aluminium for appliance will overheat. BM 450/451/454/455... -
Page 10: Before Using For The First Time
After the appliance is connected to the mains, the GAGGENAU logo is displayed for approx. 30 seconds before the "Initial settings" menu is automatically displayed. ‒... -
Page 11: Setting The Date
Setting the date Ending initial set-up The preset date appears in the display. The day "Initial set-up complete" appears in the display. setting is already active. Confirm with ™. Set the day using the rotary selector. Touch the symbol to switch to the month setting. -
Page 12: Activating The Appliance
Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal reflects ‒ Different displays are available for standby mode. microwaves. Food in covered metal containers will The default setting is the GAGGENAU logo and remain cold. the clock. To change the display, refer to the Basic Caution! section. -
Page 13: Setting The Microwave
Setting the microwave Oven Set the required microwave output setting using the function selector. In oven mode, you can select from the following types Set the cooking time using the rotary selector. of heating: Press to start. Type of heating Temperature Use Hot air 40 °C... -
Page 14: Rapid Heating
You can change the temperature at any time using the Full surface grill rotary selector. You can change the heating function at any time using In grill mode, you can select one of three grill the function selector. Press to restart. settings: Pause: The operation can be paused using the... -
Page 15: Combination Mode
An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has Combination mode elapsed. The signal stops early if you touch the ™ symbol, open the appliance door, or set the function selector to 0. The combination mode has finished. In combination mode, an oven heating function or the Changing settings full surface grill are operated at the same time as the microwave. -
Page 16: Sequential Operation
Select the required microwave output or oven Sequential operation heating function using the function selector. Set the cooking time, temperature or grill setting using the rotary selector. With sequential operation, you can set up to five different types of heating and cooking times to run one after the other. -
Page 17: End Of Cooking Time
Pause: Press to start. The operation can be paused using the symbol. Use symbol to continue. Switching off: To stop the operation and cancel the settings, turn the function selector to 0. Notes ‒ The sequential operation can be supplemented with the combination mode. -
Page 18: Automatic Programmes
Tips: Automatic programmes Touch * to view tips on ovenware, accessories and shelf position. Exit this display using the ™ symbol. The automatic programmes enable you to prepare Note: Use ( to view notes on preparation. The ) symbol food very easily. You select the programme and enter appears for important information and indicates that the weight of your food. -
Page 19: Instructions For Automatic Programmes
Vegetables: Press to start. Operation starts. The cooking time starts ▯ Fresh vegetables: Cut into pieces of equal size. counting down in the display. Add one tablespoon of water for every 100 g of Note: This change always applies only to the current vegetables. -
Page 20: Programme Table
Programme table Suitable food Weight range in kg Ovenware/accessories, shelf height Defrost Loaf of bread* Wheat bread, mixed wheat 0.20 - 1.50 Shallow ovenware without a lid bread, wholemeal bread Cooking compartment floor Bread rolls Wheat rolls, fully baked 0.05 - 0.60 Wire rack Level 1 Minced meat*... -
Page 21: Individual Recipes
Further recording: Touch the g symbol. The recording Individual recipes is continued. Further recording: Touch the g symbol. You have the option to save up to 50 individual Use the function selector to set the required microwave power or oven heating type. recipes. -
Page 22: Programming A Recipe
Programming a recipe Entering names You can programme and save up to 5 preparation Enter the name of the recipe in "ABC". phases. Select the required microwave output or oven heating function using the function selector. The i symbol is displayed. Touch the i symbol and select "Individual recipes"... -
Page 23: Starting Recipes
Starting recipes Deleting recipes Set the function selector to the desired type of Set the function selector to a desired type of heating. heating. The i symbol is displayed. The i symbol is displayed. Touch the i symbol and select "Individual Touch the i symbol. -
Page 24: Timer Functions
Timer Timer functions The timer only runs if no other function is set. You can enter a maximum of 90 minutes. You use the timer menu to make the following settings: Š Short-term timer Setting the timer p Stopwatch Call up timer menu. Š... -
Page 25: Stopwatch
Stopwatch Pausing and restarting the stopwatch Call up the "Timer" menu. The stopwatch only runs if no other function is set. to select the p "Stopwatch" function. Touch The stopwatch counts from 0 seconds up to Touch the symbol. 90 minutes. It also has a pause function, which enables you to temporarily stop the clock. -
Page 26: Long-Term Timer
Long-term timer Child lock With this function, the appliance maintains a The appliance has a child lock to prevent children temperature of 85 °C with the "Hot air" heating operating it accidentally. function. Notes You can keep food warm for up to 74 hours without ‒... -
Page 27: Basic Settings
"On" with ™ and use the rotary selector to - Date + GAGGENAU logo select the desired display. - Clock + date The selection is displayed. - Clock + date + GAGGENAU logo Reduced Display screen Reduced* / Standard If set to , after a brief period only the most important information is shown. - Page 28 Date Current date Sets the date. You can switch between year/month/day using the symbol Temperature format °C* / °F Sets the temperature unit Language German* / French / Italian / Spanish / Select language for text display Portuguese / Dutch / Danish / Swedish Note: If the language is changed, the system / Norwegian / Finnish / Greek / Turkish restarts.
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Page 29: Cleaning
Cleaning Area Cleaning agents Stainless steel Hot detergent solution: Clean using a dishcloth and then dry with a soft cloth. With thorough care and cleaning your appliance will Remove traces of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) retain its looks and remain in good order. We will immediately. -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting
Self-cleaning surface in the cooking compartment ‒ Never use abrasive cleaning agents. You will The back wall of the oven is coated with self-cleaning scratch or destroy the highly porous coating. enamel. It cleans itself while the oven is in operation. ‒... -
Page 31: Power Cut
Power cut Undo the screw from the light cover on the outer left-hand side wall and remove the cover. (Fig. A) Pull out the halogen light. (Fig. B). Your appliance can bridge a power cut of a few seconds. Operation continues. If the power cut was for a longer period and the appliance was in operation, a message appears in the display. -
Page 32: Technical Data
Technical data Aftersales service In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales Power supply 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz service. We are committed fo find the best solution Maximum total connected load 3100 W also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out. Microwave output setting 1000 W (IEC 60705) Please quote the E number (product number) and the... -
Page 33: Settings Table And Tips
Settings table and tips Here you will find a selection of recipes and the ideal The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. settings for them. We will show you which type of They may vary according to the ovenware used, the heating and which temperature or microwave output quality, temperature and consistency of the food. -
Page 34: Defrosting And Heating Up Or Cooking Frozen Food
Dish Quantity Microwave output setting in watts, Notes cooking time in minutes Goose 4500 g 180 W, 30 mins + 90 W, 60- 80 mins Turn every 20 minutes. Remove any excess liquid. Fish 400 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10- 15 mins Separate any defrosted parts. -
Page 35: Heating Food
Dish Quantity Microwave output setting in Notes watts, cooking time in minutes Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, car- 300 g 600 W, 8-10 mins Ovenware with lid, add 1 tbsp of water rots 600 g 600 W, 14-17 mins Creamed spinach 450 g 600 W, 11-16 mins Cook without additional water... -
Page 36: Cooking Food
Cooking food This will help the food retain more of its own distinct taste, so it will require less seasoning. Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food After heating, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to which is piled high. - Page 37 More information can be found in the “ ” Always place the cake tin in the centre of the wire Baking tips section which follows the tables. rack. Cake Ovenware Level Type of Temperature °C Cooking time heating in minutes Sponge cake, simple Ring cake tin/Ring 160-170...
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Page 38: Baking Tips
Baking tips Use similar items in the baking tables as a guide. You want to bake according to your own recipe. Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time speci- How to establish whether sponge cake is baked fied in the recipe, pierce the cake with a cocktail stick at its highest through. - Page 39 The grill element switches off and on again Tips for braising: Use ovenware with a lid for braising automatically. This is normal. The grill setting fish. determines how frequently this will happen. Add two to three tablespoons of liquid and a little lemon juice or vinegar to the ovenware.
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Page 40: Tips For Roasting And Grilling
Dish Quantity Weight Level Type of Grill Cooking time in heating setting minutes Fish, whole,* e.g. trout 2-3 pieces approx. 300 g 1+3** 1st side: approx.10-15 each 2nd side: approx. 10-15 Toast 12 slices 1st side: approx. 3-5 2nd side: approx. 2-3 Toast with topping 2-4 slices*** 1+3**... -
Page 41: Frozen Convenience Products
Frozen convenience products The values in the table apply to food placed in a cold oven. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. Dish Ovenware Level Type of Temperature °C Cooking time in heating minutes Strudel with fruit filling* Glass tray 200-220 40-50 Chips... -
Page 42: Acrylamide In Foodstuffs
Baking The values in the table apply to food placed in a cold oven. Dish Ovenware and notes Level Type of Temperature °C Baking time in minutes heating Piped cookies Glass tray 160-170 30-35 Small Cakes* Glass tray 160-170 25-30 Hot water sponge Springform cake tin on the wire 170-180... - Page 44 Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 D-81739 München www.gaggenau.com...
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