AEG BD740S operation manual
USER
MANUAL
BD740S
EN User Manual
Steam oven
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8
5. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 10
6. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................11
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................20
8. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES.................................................................................. 21
9. USING THE ACCESSORIES...................................................................................... 22
10. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.................................................................................... 24
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 25
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 48
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................52
14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY.............................................................................................54
FOR PERFECT RESULTS
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1.
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are
hot.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
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General Safety
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• Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8
years of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or put in
accessories or ovenware.
• Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
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• Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
• To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the
shelf support and then the rear end away from the
side walls. Install the shelf supports in the opposite
sequence.
• Use only the food sensor (core temperature sensor)
recommended for this appliance.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the
handle.
• Keep the minimum distance from the
other appliances and units.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent safe
structures.
• The sides of the appliance must stay
adjacent to appliances or to units with
the same height.
• The appliance is equipped with an
electric cooling system. It must be
operated with the electric power
supply.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or
come near the appliance door,
especially when the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and
insulated parts must be fastened in
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such a way that it cannot be removed
without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not
connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type
fuses removed from the holder), earth
leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have
an isolation device which lets you
disconnect the appliance from the
mains at all poles. The isolation
device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electrical shock or explosion.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not change the specification of
this appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation
openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay
unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each
use.
• Be careful when you open the
appliance door while the appliance is
in operation. Hot air can release.
• Do not operate the appliance with
wet hands or when it has contact with
water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open
door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work
surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully.
The use of ingredients with alcohol
can cause a mixture of alcohol and air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to
come in contact with the appliance
when you open the door.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration
to the enamel:
– do not put ovenware or other
objects in the appliance directly
on the bottom.
– do not put aluminium foil directly
on the bottom of cavity of the
appliance.
– do not put water directly into the
hot appliance.
– do not keep moist dishes and
food in the appliance after you
finish the cooking.
– be careful when you remove or
install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or
stainless steel has no effect on the
performance of the appliance.
• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit
juices cause stains that can be
permanent.
• This appliance is for cooking
purposes only. It must not be used for
other purposes, for example room
heating.
• Always cook with the oven door
closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a
furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure
the door is never closed when the
appliance is in operation. Heat and
moisture can build up behind a
closed furniture panel and cause
subsequent damage to the appliance,
the housing unit or the floor. Do not
close the furniture panel until the
appliance has cooled down
completely after use.
2.4 Steam Cooking
WARNING!
Risk of burns and damage to
the appliance.
• Released Steam can cause burns:
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– Be careful when you open the
appliance door when the function
is activated. Steam can release.
– Open the appliance door with
care after the steam cooking
operation.
2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury, fire, or damage
to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold.
There is the risk that the glass panels
can break.
• Replace immediately the door glass
panels when they are damaged.
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
• Clean regularly the appliance to
prevent the deterioration of the
surface material.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the
safety instruction on it's packaging.
• Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if
applicable) with any kind of
detergent.
2.6 Internal light
• The type of light bulb or halogen
lamp used for this appliance is only
for household appliances. Do not use
it for house lighting.
WARNING!
Risk of electrical shock.
• Before replacing the lamp, disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
• Only use lamps with the same
specifications.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the appliance.
2.8 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3.1 General overview
Control panel
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Electronic programmer
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Water drawer
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Socket for the core temperature
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sensor
Heating element
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Lamp
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Fan
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Descaling pipe outlet
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Shelf support, removable
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Shelf positions
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3.2 Accessories
To bake and roast or as a pan to collect
fat.
Wire shelf
Food Sensor
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
To measure the temperature inside the
Baking tray
food.
Steam set
For cakes and biscuits.
Grill- / Roasting pan
One unperforated and one perforated
food container.
The steam set drains the condensing
water away from the food during steam
cooking. Use it to prepare food that
should not be in the water during the
cooking e.g. vegetables, pieces of fish,
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chicken breast. The set is not suitable for
food that needs to soak in the water e.g.
rice, polenta, pasta.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Electronic programmer
Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance.
Sensor
field
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Function Comment
- Display Shows the current settings of the appliance.
ON / OFF To activate and deactivate the appliance.
Heating Functions
or VarioGuide
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Favourites To save and access your favourite programmes.
Temperature selection
Down key To move down in the menu.
Up key To move up in the menu.
Touch the sensor field once to choose a heating
function or the menu: VarioGuide. Touch the sensor field again to switch between the menus:
Heating Functions, VarioGuide. To activate or deactivate the light, touch the field for 3 seconds.
You can activate the light also when the appliance
is deactivated.
To set the temperature or show the current temperature in the appliance. Touch the field for 3
seconds to activate or deactivate the function:
Fast Heat Up.
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Function Comment
OK To confirm the selection or setting.
Back key To go back one level in the menu. To show the
main menu, touch the field for 3 seconds.
Time and additional functions
Minute Minder To set the function: Minute Minder.
To set different functions. When a heating function operates, touch the sensor field to set the
timer or the functions: Function Lock, Favourites,
Heat + Hold, Set + Go. You can also change the
settings of the core temperature sensor.
4.2 Display
Other indicators of the display:
Symbol Function
Minute Minder The function operates.
A. Heating function
B. Time of day
C. Heat-up indicator
D. Temperature
E. Duration time or end time of a
function
Time of day The display shows the current time.
Duration The display shows the necessary time
for cooking.
End Time The display shows when the cooking
time is complete.
Temperature The display shows the temperature.
Time Indication The display shows how long the heat-
ing function operates. Press and
at the same time to reset the time.
Calculation The appliance calculates the time for
cooking.
Heat-up Indicator The display shows the temperature in
the appliance.
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Symbol Function
Fast Heat Up Indicator The function is active. It decreases the
Weight Automatic The display shows that the automatic
Heat + Hold The function is active.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
heat up time.
weight system is active or that weight
can be changed.
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Initial Cleaning
Remove all accessories and removable
shelf supports from the appliance.
Refer to "Care and
cleaning" chapter.
Clean the appliance and the accessories
before first use.
Put the accessories and the removable
shelf supports back to their initial
position.
5.2 First Connection
When you connect the appliance to the
mains or after the power cut, you have to
Water hardness Calcium deposit
Class dH
1 0 - 7 0 - 1.3 0 - 50 Soft
2 7 - 14 1.3 - 2.5 50 - 100 Moderately
3 14 - 21 2.5 - 3.8 100 - 150 Hard
4 over 21 over 3.8 over 150 Very hard
(mmol/l)
set the language, the display contrast,
the display brightness and the time of
the day.
1. Press or to set the value.
2. Press
to confirm.
5.3 Setting the hardness level
for the water
When you connect the appliance to the
mains, you have to set the water
hardness level.
The table below explains the water
hardness range with the corresponding
Calcium deposit (mmol/l) and the quality
of the water.
Calcium deposit
(mg/l)
Water classification
hard
When the water hardness exceeds the
values in the table, fill the water drawer
with bottled water.
1. Take the four colour change strip
supplied with the steam set in the
oven.
2. Put all the reaction zones of the strip
into the water for approximately 1
second.
Do not put the strip into the running
water!
3. Shake the strip to remove the excess
of the water.
4. After 1 minute check the hardness of
the water according to the table
below.
The colours of the reaction zones
continue to change after 1 minute.
Do not consider this in the
measurement.
5. Set the hardness of the water in the
menu: Basic Settings.
Test strip Hardness of the
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water
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Test strip Hardness of the
water
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The black squares in the table
correspond to red squares on the test
strip.
You can change the hardness level of the
water in the menu: Basic Settings / Water
hardness.
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Navigating the menus
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Press or to select the menu
option.
6.2 The menus in overview
Main menu
Symbol
Menu item Application
Heating Functions Contains a list of heating functions.
Recipes Contains a list of automatic programmes.
Favourites Contains a list of favourite cooking programmes
Cleaning Contains a list of cleaning programmes.
Basic Settings Used to set the appliance configuration.
Specials Contains a list of additional heating functions.
3. Press to move to the submenu or
accept the setting.
At each point you can go
back to the main menu with
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created by the user.
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Sym-
Menu item Application
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VarioGuide Contains recommended oven settings for a wide
Submenu for: Basic Settings
Sym-
Submenu Description
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Set Time of Day Sets the current time on the clock.
Time Indication When ON, the display shows the current time
Fast Heat Up When ON, the function decreases the heat-up
Set + Go To set a function and activate it later with a press
Heat + Hold Keeps the prepared food warm for 30 minutes af-
Time Extension Activates and deactivates the time extension
Display Contrast Adjusts the display contrast by degrees.
choice of dishes. Select a dish and start the cooking process. The temperature and time are only
guidelines for a better result and can be adjusted.
They depend on the recipes and the quality and
quantity of the used ingredients.
when you deactivate the appliance.
time.
of any symbol on the control panel.
ter a cooking cycle finished.
function.
Display Brightness Adjusts the display brightness by degrees.
Set Language Sets the language for the display.
Buzzer Volume Adjusts the volume of press-tones and signals by
degrees.
Key Tones Activates and deactivates the tone of the touch
fields. It is not possible to deactivate the tone of
the ON / OFF touch field.
Alarm/Error Tones Activates and deactivates the alarm tones.
Water hardness To sets the water hardness level (1 - 4).
Cleaning Reminder Reminds you when to clean the appliance.
DEMO mode Activation / deactivation code: 2468
Service Shows the software version and configuration.
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Symbol
Submenu Description
Factory Settings Resets all settings to factory settings.
6.3 Submenu for: Cleaning
Symbol Menu item Description
Tank Emptying Procedure for removing the residual water
from the water drawer after use of the
steam functions.
Steam Cleaning Plus Procedure for cleaning stubborn dirt with
the support of an oven cleaner.
Steam Cleaning Procedure for cleaning the appliance when
it is slightly soiled and not burned several
times.
Descaling Procedure for cleaning the steam genera-
tion circuit from residual limestone.
Rinsing Procedure for rinsing and cleaning the
steam generation circuit after frequent use
of the steam functions.
6.4 Heating Functions
Heating function Application
True Fan Cooking To bake on up to three shelf positions at the same
time and to dry food. Set the temperature 20 - 40
°C lower than for the function: Conventional
Cooking.
Pizza Setting To bake food on one shelf position for a more in-
tensive browning and a crispy bottom. Set the
temperature 20 - 40 °C lower than for the function: Conventional Cooking.
Conventional Cooking To bake and roast food on one shelf position.
Frozen Foods To make convenience food like e.g. french fries,
potato wedges or spring rolls crispy.
Grilling To grill flat food and to toast bread.
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Heating function Application
Turbo Grilling To roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones
on one shelf position. Also to make gratins and to
brown.
Bottom Heat To bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve
food.
Moist Fan Baking To bake breads, cakes and cookies. To save ener-
gy during cooking. This function must be used in
accordance with the Moist Fan Baking table in order to achieve the desired cooking result. To get
more information about the recommended settings, refer to the Hints and Tips chapter, Moist
Fan Baking table. This function was used to define
the energy efficiency class acc. to EN 60350-1.
Quarter Steam + Heat To bake bread, roast large pieces of meat or to
warm up chilled and frozen meals.
Half Steam + Heat For dishes with a high moisture content and for
poaching fish, custard royale and terrines.
Full Steam For vegetables, fish, potatoes, rice, pasta or spe-
cial side-dishes.
The lamp may automatically
deactivate at a temperature
below 60 °C during some
oven functions.
6.5 Specials
Heating function Application
Keep Warm To keep food warm.
Plate Warming To preheat plates for serving.
Preserving To make vegetable preserves such as pickles.
Drying To dry sliced fruit (e.g. apples, plums, peaches)
and vegetables (e.g. tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms).
Heating function Application
Dough Proving Steam humidifying action improves and speeds
up the dough proving, prevents surface drying
and keeps the dough elastic.
Slow Cooking To prepare tender, succulent roasts.
Bread Baking Use this function to prepare bread and bread rolls
with a very good professional-like result in terms
of crispiness, colour and crust gloss.
Steam Regenerating Food reheating with steam prevents surface dry-
ing. Heat is distributed in a gentle and even way,
which allows to recover taste and aroma of food
as just prepared. This function can be used to reheat food directly on a plate. You can reheat
more than one plate at the same time, using different shelf positions.
Defrost This function can be used for defrosting frozen
foods, such as vegetables and fruits. The defrosting time depends on the amount and size of the
frozen food.
6.6 Submenu for: VarioGuide
Food Category: Fish/Seafood
Dish
Fish, baked
Fish Fingers
Fish fillet, thin
Fish fillet, thick
Fish fillet, frozen
Whole small Fish
Fish
Whole Fish,
steamed
Whole small Fish,
grilled
Whole Fish, grilled
Whole Fish, grilled
Dish
Salmon
Prawns
Mussels -
Food Category: Poultry
Dish
Boned Poultry -
Boned Poultry
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Salmon fillet
Whole Salmon
Prawns, fresh
Prawns, frozen
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Trout
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Dish
Chicken
Whole Duck
Whole Goose
Whole Turkey
Food Category: Meat
Dish
Beef
Roast Beef
Chicken Wings,
fresh
Chicken Wings, frozen
Chicken Legs, fresh
Chicken Legs, frozen
Chicken Breast,
poached
Chicken, 2 half
Whole Chicken
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Prime Boiled Beef
Braised meat
Meat Loaf
Rare
Rare
Medium
Medium
Well Done
Dish
Pork
Veal
Lamb
Chipolatas
Spare Ribs
Pork Knuckle, precooked
Pork Joint
Loin of Pork
Loin of Pork
Loin of Pork,
smoked
Loin of Pork, poached
Pork Neck
Pork Shoulder
Roast Pork
Cooked Ham
Veal Knuckle
Loin of Veal
Roast Veal
Leg of Lamb
Roast Lamb
Saddle of Lamb
Lamb Joint, medium
Lamb Joint, medium
Scandinavian Beef
Well Done
Rare
Medium
Well Done
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Dish
Hare
• Leg of Hare
• Saddle of Hare
• Saddle of Hare
Venison
Game
• Haunch of Venison
• Saddle of Venison
Roast Game
Loin of Game
Food Category: Oven Dishes
Dish
Lasagne -
Lasagne/Cannelloni, frozen
Pasta -
Potato Gratin -
Vegetables au Gratin
Sweet Dishes -
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Food Category: Pizza/Quiche
Dish
Pizza, thin
Pizza, extra topping
Pizza, frozen
Pizza
Baguettes au Gratin -
Tarte Flambée -
Swiss Tarte, savoury -
Pizza American, frozen
Pizza, chilled
Pizza Snacks, frozen
Dish
Quiche Lorraine -
Savory Flan -
Food Category: Cake/Pastry
Dish
Ring Cake -
Apple Cake, covered
Sponge Cake -
Apple Pie -
Cheese Cake, Tin -
Brioche -
Madeira Cake -
Tarte -
Swiss Tarte, sweet -
Almond Cake -
Muffins -
Pastry -
Pastry Stripes -
Cream Puffs -
Puff Pastry -
Eclairs -
Macaroons -
Short Pastry Biscuits -
Christmas Stollen -
Apple Strudel, frozen
Cake on Tray
Cheese Cake, Tray -
Brownies -
Swiss Roll -
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Sponge Dough
Yeast Dough
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Dish
Yeast Cake -
Crumble Cake -
Sugar Cake -
Short Pastry Flan
Flan Base
Fruit Flan
Base
Sponge Mixture
Flan Base
Short Pastry Fruit
Flan
Sponge Mixture
Fruit Flan
Yeast Dough
Food Category: Bread/Rolls
Dish
Rolls
Rolls
Ciabatta -
Baguette
Bread
Rolls, pre-baked
Rolls, frozen
Baguette, prebaked
Baguette, frozen
Bread Crown
White Bread
Yeast Plait
Brown Bread
Rye Bread
Wholegrain Bread
Unleavened Bread
Bread/Rolls, frozen
Food Category: Vegetables
Dish
Broccoli, Florets -
Dish
Broccoli, whole -
Cauliflower, Florets -
Cauliflower, whole -
Carrots -
Courgette Slices -
Asparagus, green -
Asparagus, white -
Pepper Stripes -
Spinach, fresh -
Leek Rings -
Green Beans -
Mushroom Slices -
Peeling Tomatoes -
Brussels Sprouts -
Celery, cubed -
Peas -
Eggplant -
Fennel -
Artichokes -
Beetroot -
Black Salsify -
Cabbage Turnip
Stripes
White Haricot
Beans
Savoy Cabbage -
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Food Category: Side Dishes
Dish
French Fries, thin -
French Fries, thick -
French Fries, frozen -
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