Gaggenau BS 254, BS 255, BS 250, BS 251 User Manual

Gaggenau Instruction Manual

Steam Oven BS 250/251 BS 254/255

Table of Contents

Safety Notes		4
Before Use		4
Intended Use		4
Safety while Baking and Steaming		4
Damage to the Appliance		4
Operating for the First Time		5
	Avoiding Damage to the Appliance and the
Cabinet		5
Steam Oven and Cabinet Fronts		5
Avoiding Damage to the Oven Interior		5
Features of your New Steam Oven		6
Steam Oven		6
Display and Controls		7
Keys		7
Accessories		8
	Heating Modes	9
	Water Tank	10
	First Settings after Installation	11
Choosing the Time Format		11
Setting the Clock		11
Setting the Date		11
Temperature Unit °C or °F		12
Setting the Water Hardness		12
Exiting Menu and Saving Settings		12
Note		12
Calibration		13
Calibrating the Steam Oven		13
Note		13
Activating the Steam Oven		14
Standby		14
Activating the Steam Oven		14
Setting the Steam Oven		15
Setting the Temperature and Heating Mode		15
Note		15
Current Oven Temperature Display		16
After Every Use		16
Meat Probe		17
Programming the Meat Probe		17
Note		18
Cleaning		18
Recommended Temperature Values		18
Cooking Table		19

Timer	28
Calling up the Timer Menu	28
Timer	28
Stopwatch	29
Cooking Time Duration	30
Cooking Time End	31

Extended Timer		32
Setting the Program		32
Note		32
Child Lock		33
Activating the Child Lock		33
Deactivating the Child Lock		33
Note		33
Safety Deactivation		34
	Changing the Basic Settings	35
Note		35
Example: Changing the Standby Screen		35
Basic Settings		36
	Care and Manual Cleaning	38
Safety Notes		38
Oven Interior		38
Cooking Inserts		38
Racks		38
Grease Filter		38
Water Tank		38
Glass Front		38
Door Seal		38
Cleaning Function		39
How to Proceed		39
Note		39
Drying Function		40
How to Proceed		40
Note		40
Descaling Program		41
How to Proceed		41
Tip		42
Trouble Shooting		42
Error Messages		43
Power Cut		43
Exhibition Mode		43

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$ Safety Notes

Before Use

The appliance is only guaranteed safe to use if installed by a specialist in accordance with the installation instructions. The installer is liable for any damage resulting from incorrect installation.

The appliance may only be connected by a licensed specialist. The local electricity supplier’s regulations and construction regulations apply.

Read the instruction manual carefully before operating the appliance. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Keep the instruction and installation manual for future reference.

Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended only for domestic use. Only use the appliance to prepare meals. Do not use the appliance to heat up the room in which it is installed.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

Do not let adults or children operate the appliance unsupervised:

–if they are mentally or physically unable to use the appliance safely and correctly

–if they don’t have the knowledge and experience to use the appliance safely and correctly.

Safety while Baking and Steaming

Warning, risk of burns! Do not touch hot interior surfaces of oven. Keep children away.

Warning, risk of fire! Do not store flammable products in the oven. Only leave the parts needed inside the oven during use.

Warning! Hot steam can escape during use. Do not touch the ventilation openings.

Warning! Hot steam can escape when opening the oven door. Hot water may drip from the door. Keep children away.

Warning! Use an oven glove to take the cooking inserts out of the hot oven. Hot liquid may spill over when taking out the cooking inserts.

Warning, risk of burns! The inside of the door gets very hot during operation; observe appropriate caution when opening the appliance. The open door can swing back.

Do not trap connecting cables of electrical appliances in the hot oven door. The cable insulation can melt. Risk of short-circuiting!

Damage to the Appliance

If the appliance is damaged, switch off the corresponding household fuse. Call after-sales service.

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs must be carried out by one of our experienced after-sales engineers.

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Operating for the First Time

Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it according to local regulations. Be careful to remove all accessories from the

packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic bags away from children.

Check the appliance for transport damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged.

The appliance must be connected by an authorised specialist. No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from incorrect connection. Observe the installation instructions.

Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it for the first time. This will eliminate any ‘newness’ smells and soiling.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG

concerning used electrical and electronic

appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline

determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable.

Avoiding Damage to the Appliance and the Cabinet

Steam Oven and Cabinet Fronts

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the steam oven.

Do not take off the door seal. A damaged door seal must be changed immediately.

After taking the food out of the oven, allow the oven to cool down with the door closed. Do not leave the oven door half open, the hot air can cause damage to adjacent cabinets. The cooling fan will continue to run for a while and will then switch off automatically.

Avoiding Damage to the Oven Interior

The interior of your new steam oven is made out of high grade stainless steel. However, lack of care and maintenance might cause corrosion.

Observe the following tips to avoid corrosion in the oven. No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from non compliance with these notes.

•Clean the oven interior after it has cooled

down. After cleaning, use the drying function to dry the oven interior.

•Aggressive cleaners may cause corrosion. Only use hot soapy water to clean the oven interior. Use the cleaning function.

•Do not use oven cleaner or caustic cleaners. Do not use cleaners containing chloride.

•Salt in the oven reacts aggressively. Salt residues on the oven interior may cause spots of corrosion. Always remove residues immediately.

•Spicy sauces (e.g. ketchup, mustard) and salted food (e.g. salted roasts) contain chloride and acids. These act aggressively on stainless steel. Always clean the oven interior after use.

•Only use original accessories in the oven interior. Rusting materials (e.g. serving plates, cutlery) may cause corrosion of the oven interior.

•Only use original small parts (e.g. knurled nuts). Order small parts from our after-sales service, should you loose any.

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Features of your New Steam Oven

Steam Oven

This manual applies to different models.

The pictures of this manual show the model BS 254/255.

The operation is identical for all models.

The water tank is on the opposite side to the door hinge.

The models BS 250/251 feature display and controls on the bottom front.

These models are especially suitable for installation above an oven.

Display and controls

The models BS 254/255 feature display and controls on the top front.

These models are especially suitable for single installation.

Ventilation openings	Air flap	Socket for meat probe
Grease filter	Evaporating	Door seal	Water tank
	dish

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Display and Controls

Display							Touch keys
In the top part of the display							The keys on the left and
is the status bar or a call up							right beside the display
menu. The lower part shows							are touch sensitive. The
the different settings.							function of the keys
							depends on the chosen
							setting. The icon beside
							the key shows the function
							of the key.

Function selector				Temperature selector
Use the left knob to select				You can turn the
the cooking mode you will				temperature selector to
use to prepare your meal.				the right or left.
You can turn the knob to				Temperature range is
the right or left.
				between 30 and 230 °C.
				First position to the right:
				switches on light
				First position to the left:
				operates special functions
				(cleaning function, drying
				function, descaling)

Keys

Symbol	Function
g	move right
f	move left
b	save selected values / start
j	cancel
d	increase values
e	decrease values
q	timer menu
c	basic settings menu
a	call up current oven temperature
o	child lock activate
p	child lock deactivate
V	extended timer
l	timer stop
m	timer start

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Accessories

As standard, your appliance comes with the following accessories:

• Stainless steel cooking insert GN 2/3, 40 mm deep

• Stainless steel cooking insert GN 2/3, perforated, 40 mm deep

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Wire rack

Meat probe

You can order the following special accessories:

•KB 220-000: Stainless steel cooking insert GN 2/3, 40 mm deep

•KB 220-324: Stainless steel cooking insert GN 2/3, perforated, 40 mm deep

•KB 220-114: Stainless steel cooking insert GN 1/3, 40 mm deep

•KB 220-124: Stainless steel cooking insert GN 1/3, perforated, 40 mm deep

•GR 220-046: Wire rack

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Heating Modes

Display

Heating mode

Use

100

100

Moisture 100 %	C Steaming at 100 °C - 120 °C: fish, vegetables,
temperature 30 - 230 °C	side dishes. The food is completely surrounded by
	steam.
	B Steam baking at 120 - 230 °C: puff pastry, bread,
	bread rolls.

80

170

Moisture 80 %	Combination steaming: puff pastry, meat, poultry.
temperature 30 - 230 °C

60

160

Moisture 60 %	Combination steaming: yeast dough cakes, bread.
temperature 30 - 230 °C

30

180

Moisture 30 %	Cooking in own moisture: pastries.
temperature 30 - 230 °C	Low-temperature cooking: meat.
	With this setting no additional steam is added, but
	the air flap remains closed. Thus the natural moisture
	of the food remains in the oven and keeps the food
	from drying out.

0

180

Moisture 0 %	Hot air: cakes, biscuits, gratin.
temperature 30 - 230 °C

		Dough proofing	Raising yeast dough, the perfect temperature
	38	temperature 30 - 50 °C	setting is 38 °C. The moisture distributes the
			heat evenly and avoids the surface of the
			dough drying out.
		Defrosting	Even and gentle defrosting of vegetables, meat,
	50	temperature 40 - 60 °C	fish and fruit. The food will not dry out and will
			keep its shape.
		Regenerating	Gently refresh previously prepared dishes.
	120	temperature 60 - 140 °C	The moisture keeps the food from drying out.
			Refresh dishes on plates at 120°C,
			pastries at 140°C.

100

60

Cleaning aid,	The cleaning function loosens soiling with steam.
drying aid,
descaling

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Water tank

When you open the door of the oven, you will find the water tank on the side. Depending on the model, the tank is on the right or left side.

Before use, fill the water tank to the MAX marking with fresh, cold water.

If the water in your area is very hard, it is better to use filtered water or non-carbonated bottled water. Do not use demineralised water or other liquids.

Firmly close the lid of the tank. This is important for the correct functioning of the oven.

Fully insert the water tank until it engages.

If the water tank is empty, a signal sounds. The heating stops.The L symbol appears on the display and three dashes instead of the temperature are shown.

Open the oven door (Caution: steam might escape). Slowly pull out the water tank from the slot. A small amount of water might drip from the valve. Hold the water tank level when you pull it out.

Fill the water tank to the MAX marking and re-insert it.

Empty the water tank after every use and leave it to dry with the lid open. Keep the seal in the lid clean and dry after every use. Dry the slot for the tank after every use.

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First Settings after Installation

When your new steam oven has been connected, the first settings menu appears on the display. You can set the

•time format,

•clock,

•date,

•temperature unit,

•water hardness.

Choosing the Time Format

The time fomat setup menu appears on the screen.

The time fomat can be either 12 hour format (AM/PM) or 24 hour format. The 24 hour format is pre-selected.

You can change the time format using the centre f key.

08 30

26 10 07

Setting the Clock

1Using the menu key g select the clock function Q.

08:30 appears on the screen.

2Using the d / e keys set the correct time.

Use the arrow key g bottom right to change from hours to minutes.

Setting the Date

1Using the menu key g select the date function a.

26.10.07. appears on the screen.

2Using the d / e keys enter day, month, year.

Use the arrow key g bottom right to change from day/month/year.

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Temperature Unit °C or °F

1Using the menu key g select the temperature unit function l. °C is pre-selected.

2You can change the temperature unit using the d / e keys.

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Setting the Water Hardness

1Use the test kit included to test the water hardness of your tap water. Fill the phial with mains water up to the 5 ml marker.

2Add indicator solution drop by drop until the colour changes from purple to yellow. Carbonate hardness content:

1 drop = 1°dh = 1.25°e = 1.8°f

Please note: count the number of drops that are necessary and gently shake the phial after each drop.

3Use the d / e keys to enter the value between 1 and 18. Pre-set value is 12. Depending on the value entered the appliance will calculate the intervals for descaling.

Exiting Menu and Saving Settings

Touch the b key to exit the menu. All settings are saved.

The appliance is on standby. The standby screen appears.

Note

Refer to the chapter basic settings if you want to change these parameters.

The “first settings” menu reappears if the appliance is without electricity for several days.

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Calibration

The boiling point depends on the air pressure. The higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure, and also the boiling point.

During the first steaming after installation, the appliance calibrates the boiling point. During calibration, the appliance is adjusted to the pressure of the altitude where the appliance is installed.

13.30

100

100

Calibrating the Steam Oven

1Remove all accessories from the oven (cooking inserts, wire rack). The oven must be empty.

2Fill the water tank to the MAX marking with cold water. Firmly close the lid. Fully insert the water tank until it engages.

3Turn the temperature knob to 100 °C and the function knob to the top position, steaming at 100% moisture.

The steam oven starts to calibrate. CAL appears on the display and the a symbol flashes.

During calibration more steam might escape from the oven than during normal use. Calibration takes about 15 minutes.

The symbol CAL disappears when the calibration is finished.

Switch the temperature knob off.

Note

Do not interrupt the calibration cycle. Do not open the oven door during calibration.

Should the calibration process be interrupted by opening the door or switching off the appliance, the steam oven will not function. Switching on the appliance will automatically restart calibration until the operation has been completed. The steam oven will not function until it has been calibrated.

Recalibration is not necessary after a power failure.

Recalibrate the appliance manually if you should move home to a different altitude.

•First reset all parameters to the factory setting. Refer to the chapter basic settings.

•Now it is possible to recalibrate the appliance.

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						Activating the Steam Oven
						Standby
						The steam oven remains on standby when no
						operating mode is selected or the child lock is
						activated.
						The keys are not activated. The display is not lit.
		13:30				Note:
						You can choose between different standby screens.
						GAGGENAU and the clock is pre-selected. Refer to
						the chapter basic settings if you want to change the
						standby screen.
						Note:
						The display contrast depends on the vertical
						viewing angle. You can adjust the contrast of the
						display in the basic settings.

Activating the Steam Oven

To leave standby do one of the following:

•touch a key

•open or close the oven door

•turn the temperature knob

•turn the function knob

Now you are able to set the required function. Read the relevant chapter on how to activate the required function.

Note:

The standby screen reappears after one minute if no further function is chosen. The display light goes off.

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