Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven with microwave
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GBM.-Nr. 10 406 210
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Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Caring for the environment ................................................................................19
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 20
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 20
After sales service, data plate, guarantee ......................................................145
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Warning and Safety instructions
The steam oven with microwave is referred to in the following instructions as a
steam oven.
This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use.
This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described in
these operating instructions.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
Danger of burning. Do not use the steam oven to store or dry
items which could ignite easily.
If such items were dried in Microwave mode, the moisture in the item
would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite.
The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how
to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be
used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room
lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised
person or by Miele Service.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean the steam oven unsuper-
vised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Danger of burning. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high
temperatures than that of adults. Make sure that children do not attempt to open the door when the appliance is in operation. Keep
children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down and
there is no danger of burning.
Danger of injury. The door can support a maximum weight of 8kg.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it. They
could injure themselves.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
Radiation by microwaves:
Service or repairs which necessitate the removal of any casing must
only be carried out by a suitably trained service technician.
Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
it for visible signs of damage before using it.
Check the door and door seal for any sign of damage. If any dam-
age is noticed, the oven should not be used again in Microwave
mode until the fault has been rectified by a service technician.
Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage
and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if:
– the door is warped,
– the front of the oven compartment is dented or bowed,
– the door hinges are loose,
– holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven in-
terior walls.
– there is moisture between the door panes.
Reliable and safe operation of this steam oven can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match
the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to
the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the steam oven to the mains electricity supply by
a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).
For safety reasons, this steam oven may only be used when it has
been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.
This steam oven must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable is
supplied without a plug, the appliance must be connected to the
electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suit-
ably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type H
05 VV-F (pvc insulated). See "Electrical connection".
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door),
ensure that the door is never closed whilst the steam oven is in use.
Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and
cause subsequent damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and
the floor. Do not close the door until the steam oven has cooled
down completely.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Danger of burning. The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior,
cooked food, oven accessories or hot steam. Wear oven gloves
when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting
oven shelves etc. in a hot oven.
Take care when putting cooking containers into the oven or removing
them not to spill the contents.
Danger of burning. There will be some residual hot water in the
steam generator at the end of a cooking process. This will be
pumped back into the water container. Take care not to spill the contents when taking the water container out of the appliance.
Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed jars
and tins.
Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing
damage to the appliance, as well as the risk of injury and scalding.
Plastic dishes which are not heat- and steam resistant melt at high
temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use temperature- (to 100°C) and steam-resistant plastic dishes for
steam cooking. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance. Do
not use the steam oven for keeping food warm and do not use
utensils in the appliance which could corrode.
You could injure yourself on the open steam oven door or trip over
it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
The door can support a maximum weight of 8kg. Do not sit on or
lean against an open door, and do not place heavy objects on it.
Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and
the oven cavity. The steam oven could get damaged.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When using a small electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held blender,
near the steam oven, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock
hazard.
Microwave function
Please be aware that durations when using microwave power are
often considerably shorter when cooking, reheating and defrosting
than when using functions without microwave power. Excessively
long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning or could
even cause it to catch fire.
The Microwave function can be used for heating food and
drinks. Do not use the Microwave function for drying flowers,
herbs, bread, rolls or other flammable materials which could catch
fire and cause injury by burning.
Always cover food when using Microwave mode .
It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly through-
out the food being cooked and that it is hot enough.
This can be achieved by stirring and/or turning the food, and observing a sufficiently long standing time, which should be added to
the time needed for cooking, reheating or defrosting.
When heating food and drinks, remember that the heat is created
in the food itself, and that the container will normally be cooler. The
dish is only warmed by the heat of the food.
Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and
then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of
the steam oven. The temperature of the container is not an indication
of the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly im-
portant when preparing food for babies, children, and the elderly
or infirm. Shake or stir baby milk and food thoroughly after heating,
and try it for temperature to ensure that it will not scald the baby.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Microwave mode is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting
items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning
when the item is removed from the appliance.
Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or
bottles. With baby bottles, the screw cap and teat must be removed.
Otherwise pressure will build up which can cause the bottle or container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury.
When heating up liquids, always place a suitable glass rod or
utensil into the cup or glass. When boiling and in particular when
heating up liquids using microwave power, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles. The
liquid does not boil evenly throughout. This so-called 'boiling delay'
can cause a sudden build up of bubbles when the container is removed from the oven or shaken. This can lead to the liquid boiling
over suddenly and explosively. The formation of bubbles can be so
strong that the pressure forces the oven door open.
Stir liquid before it heats up or boils. Once it has heated up wait for a
minimum of 20seconds before removing the container from the microwave oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave power
only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first.
The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode.
Eggs in their shells will explode if cooked with microwave power,
even after taking them out of the oven.
They can only be cooked in their shells using the steam cooking
function or in an appropriate automatic programme. Hard-boiled
eggs must not be reheated with microwave power either as they too
will explode.
Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or cut in several places
to allow steam to escape and prevent the food from bursting.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or
pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender or gel, such as
those used in aromatherapy. These pads can ignite when heated
even after they have been removed from the oven.
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke
occurs inside the appliance. Interrupt the process by switching the
appliance off and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply. Do
not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with
microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow recesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If
the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.
However, we recommend that you do not use such dishes in Microwave mode.
Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic dishes which are
not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the appliance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing
metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive
plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper
covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims, or plastic pots
with the foil lid only partially removed (see "Suitable containers for
microwave use).
Do not leave the steam oven unattended when heating or cooking
food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammable materials using the Microwave function.
Before using single-use containers make sure they are suitable for
microwave use. See "Suitable containers for microwave use Plastics".
Do not heat food in the steam oven in heat-retaining bags which
are intended for use in normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium
foil which reflects microwaves. This reflected energy can, in turn,
cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ignites.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The steam oven can suffer damage when using Microwave func-
tion if it is empty or incorrectly loaded. For this reason please do
not use the Microwave function to pre-heat crockery or to dry
herbs and do not start the Microwave function when the steam
oven is empty.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do
not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
The side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them fitted.
The side runners fit into plastic bushes. Check the bushes care-
fully for damage. If the bushes are damaged, do not use any Microwave functions until the bushes have been replaced.
Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids
containing salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to
avoid corrosion to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet.
Accessories
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and
to the environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Please do not therefore
dispose of it with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.
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Guide to the appliance
Steam oven front view
a
Controls
b
Ventilation outlet
c
Automatic door release for steam re-
duction
d
Door seal
e
Compartment for water container
f
Suction tube
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g
Water container with removable spill
guard
h
Drip channel
i
Temperature sensor
j
Side runners
k
Steam inlet
l
Oven interior lighting
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Guide to the appliance
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a range of optional
ones are available to order from Miele
(see "Optional accessories").
The steam cooking containers and
rack supplied are not suitable for use
in Microwave mode.
DMGS 1/1-30L
1 glass condensate tray
To catch excess moisture in Steam
cooking mode.
375 x 394 x 30 mm (W x D x H)
Always use the glass tray to place
items on when using the Microwave
function.
Do not place items weighing more
than 8kg on it.
DGG 1/2-80L
1 solid cooking container
Gross capacity 4.2 litres /
Usable capacity3.6 litres
375 x 197 x 80 mm (W x D x H)
DGG 1/2-40L
1 solid cooking container
Gross capacity 2.2 litres /
Usable capacity 1.6 litres
375 x 197 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 1/2-40L
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity2.2 litres /
Usable capacity 1.6 litres
375 x 197 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
Do not place the hot glass tray on a
cold surface, such as a tiled or granite worktop. The glass tray could get
damaged. Place the hot tray on a
suitable heat-resistant mat or pot
rest.
DMSR 1/1L
1 rack for placing your own cooking
containers on
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance
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Controls
a
Recessed On/Off button
For switching on and off
b
sensors
For selecting functions, menu options and settings
c
Display
Displays time of day and information for operation
d
Sensors 0–9
Numerical keypad to enter values
e
sensor
For setting the minute minder
f
sensor
For switching the oven interior lighting on and off
g
sensor
To go back one step at a time
h
sensor
For starting the Popcorn function
i
sensor
For starting the Quick MW function
j
Optical interface
(for Miele service technician use only)
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Controls
Sensor controls
The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This
keypad tone can be switched off (see "Settings – Keypad tone").
Sensor FunctionNotes
For selecting op-
tions and scrolling
through the list of
options.
0–9Numerical keypad
to enter values
For setting the
minute minder
For switching the
oven interior lighting on and off
To go back a step
Touch the illuminated sensor beside the option
to select it.
The numerical keypad is used to set values, e.g.
temperatures and durations.
If a list of options is showing in the display or if a
cooking programme is running, you can enter a
minute minder duration (e.g. when boiling eggs) at
any point (see "Minute minder").
If the display is dark, the sensor will not react
until the steam oven is switched on.
If a list of options is showing in the display or if a
cooking process is running, touching will switch
the oven interior lighting on or off, for example
when cleaning the oven.
If the display is dark, the sensor will not react
until the steam oven is switched on.
The oven interior lighting switches off after
15seconds during a cooking process or remains
constantly switched on, depending on the setting
selected.
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Controls
Sensor FunctionNotes
PopcornMicrowave mode starts with 850W and a duration
of 2:45minutes (see "Popcorn").
This function can only be used when no other
cooking programme is in use.
Quick MWThe oven starts with maximum power (1000W)
and a duration of 1minute (see "Quick MW").
Touching the sensor repeatedly increases the duration in stages.
This function can only be used when no other
cooking programme is in use.
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Controls
Display
The display is used for showing the time of day or information about functions,
temperatures, cooking durations, automatic programmes and settings. Information
or a list of options is shown in the display depending on the function selected.
After switching the steam oven on with the On/Off sensor, the main menu will
appear.
If a cooking process is running, selecting Change will call up a list of options which
can be set or changed for the cooking process in progress.
Touch the illuminated sensor beside the option to select it.
Then confirm the selection by touching the illuminated sensor next to OK.
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Controls
Symbols
The following symbols may appear in the display:
SymbolExplanation
Allocates an illuminated to an option and indicates that the
option can be selected.
If more than four options are available a bar will appear on the
The end of a list is indicated by a dotted line. By scrolling down
/ These only appear when input is possible or necessary (e.g. en-
A tick shows that a setting is active. "" will not appear in front of
This symbol indicates that there is additional information and ad-
Start time
Programme finished
Minute minder
Some settings, e.g. display brightness and buzzer volume are se-
right-hand side of the display. Use the allocated sensors to scroll
through the list.
further, you reach the beginning of the list again.
tering the date / setting the microwave power level).
it and the sensor belonging to it will not be illuminated.
vice about using the oven. Select OK to access the information.
lected using a bar chart.
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Description of functions
Steam cooking mode
Water container
The maximum water level is 1.5 litres,
the minimum 0.5 litres. These levels are
indicated on the container. Do not exceed the maximum level.
The amount of water used will depend
on the type of food and the duration of
cooking. Water will sometimes need to
be replenished during the cooking programme. Water consumption is increased if the door is opened during
cooking.
At the end of the cooking programme
hot residual water in the steam generator is pumped back into the water container. The water container must be
emptied after each use.
The water container is removed using a
push/pull system: push gently on the
water container to remove it.
Temperature
Some functions have a default recommended temperature. This temperature
can be altered for the programme in
use, or for every time that programme is
used (see "Settings - Recommended
temperatures").
Noises
You will hear a pumping sound when
the appliance is switched on, during
use and after switching it off. This is the
sound of water being pumped through
the system and is quite normal.
When the steam oven is in use, you will
hear a fan noise.
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the display
will show the temperature in the cooking compartment as it rises and Heating-
up phase in all programmes except for
Automatic progs., Menu cooking and Maintenance.
When cooking with steam, the duration
of the heating-up phase will depend on
the quantity and the temperature of the
food. In general the heating-up phase
will last for approx. 5 minutes. The duration will be longer if you are cooking
refrigerated or frozen food.
Cooking phase
The cooking phase begins when the set
temperature is reached. During the
cooking phase, the duration remaining
will be shown in the display.
Duration
You can set a duration between
1minute (0:01) and 10hours (10:00). If
the duration exceeds 59minutes you
have to enter it in hours and minutes.
Example: duration 80minutes = 1:20.
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Description of functions
Steam reduction
If a cooking temperature above approx.
80°C has been set, the appliance door
will automatically open a fraction just
before the end of a cooking programme
to release some of the steam from the
cabinet. Steam reduction will appear in
the display. The door will then close
again automatically.
Steam reduction can be switched off if
you wish (see "Settings - Steam reduction"). If switched off there will be a lot
of steam emitted from the cabinet when
the door is opened.
Microwave power
How it works
In the steam oven with microwave there
is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy
into microwaves. These microwaves are
distributed evenly throughout the oven
interior, and rebound off the metal sides
of the oven interior to reach the food
from all sides.
microwave energy, start to oscillate
2.5thousand million times a second.
The friction caused by this vibration
creates heat, which first starts developing around the outside of the food and
then slowly penetrates towards the
centre. The moisture, fat and sugar
content of food will affect the speed at
which it is cooked. The heat is generated in the food itself.
Advantages
Food can generally be cooked without
adding much liquid or cooking oil.
Microwaves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is interrupted or the appliance door is
opened. When the appliance is in operation, the closed, sealed door prevents microwaves escaping from the
appliance.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate the
cooking utensil being used. Microwaves
can penetrate porcelain, glass, cardboard and plastics, but not metal. Do
not, therefore, use utensils made of
metal, or which contain metal, for example in the form of gold or silver trim.
The metal reflects the microwaves and
this could cause sparking. The microwaves cannot be absorbed.
Microwaves pass through a suitable
container and find their way directly into
the food. All food contains moisture
molecules which, when subjected to
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Description of functions
Suitable containers for microwave
use
Microwaves are reflected by metal,
pass through glass, porcelain, plastic
and card,
Fire hazard.
Non-microwave safe dishes can suffer damage or damage the steam
oven.
The material and shape of the containers used affect cooking results and
times.
Heat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped flat containers than in
rectangular containers, providing better
results.
Suitable containers for microwave
use
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic dishes
are ideal for use with microwave power.
Exception: Do not use crystal glass
as it contains lead which can crack
or shatter with microwave power.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a suitable material.
and are absorbed by food.
Exception: Do not use porcelain with
gold rims or cobalt blue or items with
hollow knobs or handles, as insufficient ventilation may cause a buildup of pressure.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaze.
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Danger of burning.
Earthenware can get very hot and
may crack.
Wear protective gloves when removing dishes from the steam oven.
Plastics
Plastic containers and plastic disposable containers may only be used with
the Microwave function if they have
been declared as suitable for microwave use by the manufacturer. To
protect the environment it is best to
avoid using single-use containers.
Do not leave the steam oven unattended when reheating or cooking
food in disposable containers made
of plastic, paper or other inflammable materials.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 110°C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the
food.
When cooking food with fat, or food
containing fat, do not use plastic
containers. Use only glass or porcelain.
– Plastic microwave containers
– Plastic "Boil-in-the-bag" bags
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and reheating. They should be
pierced beforehand so that steam can
escape.
This prevents a build-up of pressure
and reduces the risk of the bag bursting.
There are also special steaming bags
available which do not need to be
pierced. Please follow instructions given
on the packet.
– Roasting bags and tubes
Please follow the manufacturer's instructions when using roasting bags
and tubes.
Fire hazard.
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips
containing metal parts, or paper ties
containing wire. There is a danger
that they will ignite when heated.
– Melamine containers
Melamine is not suitable for use in this
oven. Melamine absorbs microwave energy and gets hot. When purchasing
plasticware, make sure that it is suitable
for use in a microwave oven.
These are readily available from retail
outlets.
– Styrofoam containers
Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short, timed warming and
reheating of food.
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Description of functions
Unsuitable containers for microwave
use
Dishes with hollow knobs or
handles are not suitable for use with
microwave power. Moisture which
has gathered in the hollow recesses
can cause pressure to build up and
the item can explode. If the hollow
recess is sufficiently ventilated, the
item could be used.
However, we recommend that you
do not use such dishes in Microwave
mode.
Metal
Metal reflects microwaves and obstructs the cooking process.
Do not use metal containers, aluminium, foil, metal cutlery and china
with metallic decoration such as gold
rims or cobalt blue with the Microwave
function .
Transfer ready meals in aluminium foil
dishes into a microwave safe container
for a more even heat distribution.
Do not use containers where the foil
lid has not been completely removed
as small pieces of foil can cause
sparking.
Do not use the cooking contain-
ers and the rack supplied with microwave functions.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain metal
and are therefore unsuitable for microwave functions.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable. Moisture contained in the wood evaporates
when exposed to microwave energy,
causing the wood to dry and crack.
Placing the dish in the oven
Place the condensate tray on the low-
est shelf level.
The dish containing the food should
always be placed in the middle of the
condensate tray.
Placing the food directly on the floor
of the oven would give unsatisfactory
and uneven results as the microwaves
would not be able to reach the food
from below.
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Cover
A cover:
– prevents too much steam escaping,
especially when cooking foods which
need longer to cook.
– speeds up the cooking process.
– prevents food from drying out.
– helps keep the oven interior clean.
When using the Microwave func-
tion always cover the food with a
lid or cover made of microwave safe
glass or plastic.
The cover should not form a seal
with the container. If the cover is
used with a container which only has
a narrow diameter, there might not
be enough room for condensation to
escape through the holes in the side
of the cover. The cover could get too
hot and could start to melt.
Do not cook or reheat food or li-
quids in sealed containers, jars or
bottles. With baby bottles, the screw
cap and teat must be removed. Otherwise pressure builds up which can
cause the bottle or container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury.
Covers are available from retail outlets.
Alternatively, use a clingfilm recommended for use in a microwave oven
(pierce as instructed by the manufacturer). Heat can cause normal clingfilm
to distort and fuse with the food.
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Description of functions
Condensate tray
Using with steam:
When using perforated containers,
place the condensate tray on the lowest
shelf level to collect any drops of liquid
and allow them to be removed easily.
The condensate cannot evaporate
properly if the condensate tray is on
the floor of the steam oven.
Place the condensate tray on the
lowest shelf level.
Microwave functions:
Always use the glass condensate tray
on the lowest shelf level to place cooking containers on.
Oven interior lighting
For energy saving reasons, the oven
compartment lighting has been set at
the factory to go out after the programme has begun.
If you want it to stay on all the time the
oven is on you will need to alter the default setting (see "Settings - Lighting").
If the door is left open at the end of a
cooking programme the oven lighting
will switch off automatically after
5minutes.
The lighting can be switched on for
15seconds by pressing the button
on the control panel.
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Using for the first time
General settings
The steam oven must not be op-
erated until it has been correctly installed in its housing unit.
The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the
electricity supply.
Welcome screen
A welcome greeting is displayed. You
will then be asked to select some basic
settings which are needed before the
appliance can be used.
Follow the instructions in the display.
Set the language
Scroll through the list until the lan-
guage you want appears.
Touch the illuminated sensor next
to the language you want to select.
Confirm with OK.
Select the country
Scroll through the list until the coun-
try you want appears.
Touch the illuminated sensor next
to the country you want to select.
Confirm with OK.
Set the date
Use or to set the year, month
and day.
Confirm each with OK.
Set the time of day
Use the numerical keypad to set the
time of day in hours and minutes (e.g.
1-2-1-5 for 12:15).
Confirm with OK.
The time of day can be displayed in 12
hour format (see "Settings - Time of
day - Clock format").
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Using for the first time
Time of day display
You will then be asked how you want
the time of day to show in the display
when the steam oven is switched off
(see "Settings - Time of day - Display"):
– On
The time always shows in the display.
– Off
The display appears dark to save energy. Some functions are limited.
– Night dimming
The time only shows in the display
between 5:00 and 23:00. It switches
off at night to save energy.
Select the option you want.
Confirm with OK.
Some information about energy consumption will appear in the display.
Confirm with OK.
Set up successfully completed will appear.
Confirm with OK.
The steam oven is ready for use.
If you have selected the wrong language by mistake proceed as described in "Settings - Language ".
Please stick the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in
the "After sales service, data plate,
guarantee" section of this booklet.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers.
The appliance has undergone a function test in the factory. Residual water
from this testing may have trickled
back into the cabinet during transportation.
Cleaning for the first time
Water container
Take the water container out of the
appliance.
Remove the spill guard.
Wash the water container by hand.
Accessories / Oven interior
Take all accessories out of the oven.
Wash the accessories in a mild solu-
tion of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the dishwasher.
The interior of the steam oven has
been treated at the factory with a conditioning agent.
To remove this, clean the oven in-
terior with a mild solution of washingup liquid and hot water.
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Using for the first time
Set the water hardness level
The steam oven is set ex-works for Hard
water. It must be adjusted to local water
hardness to ensure trouble-free operation and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the correct interval. The
harder the water, the more often it will
need to be descaled.
Check the hardness of your local wa-
ter supply and adjust the water hardness as necessary (see "Settings Water hardness").
Set the correct boiling point for
water
Before cooking food for the first time,
you must set the boiling point for water,
as this varies depending on the altitude
the appliance is located at. This procedure also flushes out the waterways.
This procedure must be carried out
to ensure efficient functioning of your
appliance.
Only use cold mains tap water
(less than 20°C). Never use distilled
or mineral water or other liquids.
Remove the water container and fill it
up to the maximum marker.
Push the water container into the ap-
pliance until it connects.
Run the Steam cooking pro-
gramme at 100°C for 15minutes.
Proceed as described in "Operation:
Steam cooking".
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Set the correct boiling point for water
following a house move
If you move house, the appliance will
need to be re-set for the new altitude if
this differs from the old one by 300m or
more. To do this, descale the appliance
(see "Cleaning and care / Maintenance /
Descaling").
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Main and sub-menus
Oven functions
Steam cooking
Recommended temper-
ature/
Power level
100°C40–100°C
Temperature
range /
Power range
MW
Suitable for all types of food, bottling, extracting juice with steam and special applications
Microwave
For rapid defrosting and reheating of food.
1000W80W, 150W,
300W, 450W,
600W, 850W,
1000W
Sous-vide
For cooking food in a vacuum sealing bag
Automatic programmes
65°C45–90°C
This option will bring up a list of all Automatic programmes available on this oven
Special applications
Menu cooking
For cooking different types of food at the
same time
––
Defrost
For gentle defrosting of frozen food
Steam cooking
Microwave
Reheat
For gentle reheating of cooked food
Steam cooking
Microwave
Blanching
60°C50–60°C
150W80W, 150W
100°C80–100°C
450W450W, 600W,
850W,
1000W
––
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Main and sub-menus
Recommended temper-
ature/
Power level
Special applications
Bottling
Disinfect items
Prove dough
User programmes
90°C80–100°C
––
––
You can save your own cooking programmes with this option
Settings
For changing default settings
Maintenance
Descale
Soak
––
––
Temperature
range /
Power range
MW
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Operation: Steam cooking
Simple operation
Switch the steam oven on using.
The main menu appears in the display.
Only use cold mains tap water
(less than 20°C). Never use distilled
or mineral water or other liquids.
Fill the water container and push it
back into the appliance until it connects.
Place the food in the oven.
Select Oven functions.
Select Steam cooking.
Set the temperature appears in the dis-
play.
Change the recommended temperat-
ure if necessary.
Confirm with OK.
The recommended temperature will be
automatically accepted within a few
seconds.
If required, select to go back to the
temperature selection option.
Set the duration appears in the display.
Set the cooking duration. Any time
between 1minute and 10hours can
be set.
Confirm with OK.
The cooking programme begins. The
steam generator, lighting and fan switch
on.
Set further settings as necessary (see
"Advanced operation")
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Operation: Steam cooking
If you are cooking at a temperature
above approx. 80°C, Steam reduction
will appear in the display shortly before the end of the cooking time and
the door will automatically open a
little.
At the end of the cooking duration
– Process finished appears in the dis-
play,
– the fan remains switched on,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic tones")
You have the option of saving your
settings as a User programme (see
"User programmes") or increasing the
cooking duration via Change. Touch
to go to the main menu.
Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven
interior walls, spilled food and accessories
Use oven gloves when removing hot
food from the oven.
Wait until Steam reduction goes out in
the display before opening the door
and removing the food.
Switch the steam oven off using .
After use
Remove the condensate tray and
empty it.
Danger of burning.
The residual water in the water container is hot.
Take care not to tip the water container when taking it out of the appliance.
Remove the water container.
Remove the spill guard and empty
the water container.
After each use, clean and dry the
whole appliance as described in
"Cleaning and care".
Leave the appliance door open until
the oven interior is completely dry.
Insufficient water
If water needs replenishing during the
programme a tone will sound and a reminder to refill the container will appear
in the display.
Remove the water container and fill it
with fresh tap water.
Push the water container into the ap-
pliance until it connects.
Operation will continue.
A new cooking programme can only
be started if the automatic door release is retracted into its original position. Do not push it in manually as this
could damage it.
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Interrupting operation
Operation is interrupted as soon as the
door is opened. The heating will be
switched off and the cooking duration
remaining stored in memory.
Danger of burning.
Steam can escape when the door is
opened.
Step back and wait until the steam
has dissipated.
Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven
interior walls, spilled food and hot
steam.
Use oven gloves when placing food
in the oven or removing it and when
adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot
oven
Operation will resume when the door is
closed.
Operation: Steam cooking
When the door is closed, the pressure
has to equalise, which can cause a
whistling sound.
The oven will heat up again and the display will show the temperature of the
cooking compartment as it rises.
Once the set temperature has been
reached, the display will change to
show the cooking duration remaining as
it counts down.
The cooking programme will finish
early if the door is opened in the last
minute of cooking (55seconds duration remaining).
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Operation: Steam cooking
Advanced operation
Setting further durations
You have placed the food in the oven,
selected a temperature and a duration.
Select Change.
Further options will appear in the display which you can select or change for
your programme:
– Ready at
– Start at
– Change function
(see "Changing settings during a programme - Changing the function")
You can set the programme to switch
on and off automatically by setting
Ready at or Start at.
– Ready at
You specify the time you want cooking to stop.
– Start at
You specify the time you want cooking to start.
Switching on and off automatically
To switch a cooking programme on and
off automatically you have a choice of
how to enter the time parameters:
– Duration and Ready at
– Duration and Start at
Example: it is 11:45. The food takes 5
minutes to cook and should be ready at
12:30.
Select Change.
Select Duration and set a duration of
"00:05."
Confirm with OK.
Select Ready at and set 12:30.
Confirm with OK.
Start at is calculated automatically. The
cooking duration entered is added to
the heating-up time calculated by the
steam oven.
Start at 12:18 appears in the display.
The cooking process will start automatically at this time.
Cooking results can be impaired if
there is a long delay between the
food being placed in the oven and
the start of cooking. Fresh food can
change colour and even deteriorate.
If the temperature in the oven is too
high, e.g. just after another programme, you will not be able to use
this function. Ready at / Start at will not
appear in the display if this is the
case. Open the oven door until the appliance has cooled down.
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Operation: Steam cooking
Sequence of an automatic programme
Up until the start the function, the se-
lected temperature, Start at and the start
time will appear in the display.
After the start during the heating-up
phase you can follow the temperature
increasing in the display. When the required temperature is reached a tone or
a melody will sound (see "Settings Acoustic tones").
After the heating-up phase you can
follow the time counting down in the
display. The last minute counts down in
seconds.
Shortly before the end of the cooking
duration if you are cooking at a tem-
perature above approx. 80°C, Steam re-
duction will appear in the display and the
door will automatically open a little.
At the end the steam generator will
switch off. A tone or melody will sound
(see "Settings - Acoustic tones"). Pro-
cess finished will appear in the display.
You have the option of saving your
settings as a User programme (see
"User programmes") or increasing the
cooking duration via Change. Touch
to go to the main menu.
Changing settings during a
programme
Select Change.
The following will appear in the display:
– Temperature
– Duration
– Ready at
– Start at
If the temperature in the oven is too
high Ready at and Start at are not displayed.
– Change function
Changing the temperature
Select Temperature.
Change the temperature.
Confirm with OK.
The programme will restart with the new
temperature.
You can permanently reset the recommended temperature to suit your own
cooking preferences. (See "Settings Recommended temperatures").
Changing the cooking duration
Select Duration.
Change the duration.
Confirm with OK.
The programme will restart with the new
duration.
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Operation: Steam cooking
Deleting a finish time
Select Ready at.
Select Reset.
The finish time is now deleted.
The programme will start using the duration set.
Changing the function
Select Change function.
Select the function you want.
The new function and the relevant recommended power level or temperature
will appear in the display.
Change the power level or temperat-
ure if necessary.
Confirm with OK.
Set a new cooking duration if neces-
sary.
Confirm with OK.
The function has been changed.
Cancelling cooking
Touch .
Cancel cooking? appears in the display.
Select Yes.
The main menu will appear. Any cooking durations set will be deleted.
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Operation: Microwave function
Simple operation
Switch the steam oven on using .
The main menu appears in the display.
Place the dish with the food in the
centre of the condensate tray on the
bottom shelf.
Select Oven functions.
Select Microwave.
Set the power level appears in the display.
Change the recommended power
level if necessary.
Confirm with OK.
Set the duration appears in the display.
Set the cooking duration.
The maximum duration that can be set
depends on the microwave power
level selected.
Confirm with OK.
In addition to the set microwave power
level and cooking duration, the following appear in the display
– Start
– Change SelectStart to start the cooking pro-
gramme immediately.
SelectChange to set further settings
as necessary (see "Advanced operation").
You can interrupt the cooking programme at any time with Stop.
At the end of the cooking duration
– Process finished appears in the dis-
play,
– the fan remains switched on,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic tones")
You have the option of saving your
settings as a User programme (see
"User programmes") or increasing the
cooking duration via Change. Touch
to go to the main menu.
Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven
interior walls, spilled food and crockery.
Use oven gloves when removing hot
food from the oven.
Take the food out of the oven.
Switch the steam oven off using .
After use
After each use, clean and dry the
whole appliance as described in
"Cleaning and care".
Leave the appliance door open until
the oven interior is completely dry.
Once the cooking programme has been
started, the cooking duration (time remaining) will begin to count down and
the magnetron, lighting and fan will
switch on.
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Operation: Microwave function
Advanced operation
Setting further durations
You have placed the food in the oven,
selected a microwave power level and
set the duration.
Select Change.
Further options will appear in the display which you can select or change for
your programme:
– Ready at
– Start at
– Change function
(see "Changing settings during a programme - Changing the function")
You can set the programme to switch
on and off automatically by setting
Ready at or Start at.
– Ready at
You specify the time you want cooking to stop.
– Start at
Switching on and off automatically
To switch a cooking programme on and
off automatically you have a choice of
how to enter the time parameters:
– Duration and Ready at
– Duration and Start at
Example: it is 11:45. The food takes 5
minutes to cook and should be ready at
12:30.
Select Change.
Select Duration and set "05:00".
Confirm with OK.
Select Ready at and set 12:30.
Confirm with OK.
Start at is calculated automatically.
Start at 12:25 appears in the display.
The cooking programme will start automatically at this time.
You specify the time you want cooking to start.
Cooking results can be impaired if
there is a long delay between the
food being placed in the oven and
the start of cooking. Fresh food can
change colour and even deteriorate.
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Operation: Microwave function
Sequence of an automatic programme
Up until the start the function, the se-
lected power level, Start at and the start
time will appear in the display.
After the start you can follow the time
counting down in the display. The time
counts down in seconds.
At the end of the programme the
magnetron will switch off. A tone or
melody will sound (see "Settings Acoustic tones"). Process finished will appear in the display.
You have the option of saving your
settings as a User programme (see
"User programmes") or increasing the
cooking duration via Change. Touch
to go to the main menu.
Changing settings during a
programme
Select Change.
The following will appear in the display:
– Power level
– Duration
– Ready at
– Start at
– Change function
Changing the microwave power level
Select Power level.
Change the microwave power level
Confirm with OK.
Select Start.
The programme will restart with the new
microwave power level.
You can permanently reset the recommended power level to suit your personal cooking practices. See "Settings
- Recommended power levels".
Changing the cooking duration
Select Duration.
Change the duration.
Confirm with OK.
Select Start.
The programme will restart with the new
duration.
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Operation: Microwave function
Deleting a finish time
Select Ready at.
Select Reset.
Confirm with OK.
Select Start.
The finish time is now deleted.
The programme will start using the duration set.
Changing the function
Select Change function.
Select the function you want.
The new function will appear in the display together with its recommended
temperature.
Change the temperature if necessary.
Confirm with OK.
Set the cooking duration.
Confirm with OK.
Cancelling cooking
Touch .
Cancel cooking? appears in the display.
Select Yes.
The main menu will appear. Any cooking durations set will be deleted.
The function has been changed.
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Automatic programmes
Your steam oven has a wide range of
Automatic programmes to enable you
to achieve excellent results with ease.
Simply select the appropriate programme for the type of food you are
cooking and follow the instructions in
the display.
List of food types
Automatic programmes are accessed
via Automatic progs.
– Vegetables
– Fish
– Meat
– Rice
– Grain
– Pasta
– Pulses
– Hen's eggs
– Fruit
– Mushrooms
– Sausages
– Shellfish
– Mussels
– Special
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Automatic programmes
To use an Automatic programme
Select Automatic progs..
A list of food types will appear in the
display.
Select the food category.
The Automatic programmes available
for the food type selected will then appear.
Select the Automatic programme that
you want.
Each step you need to take before
starting the Automatic programme will
appear in the display.
In some programmes you will be
prompted on when to add food to the
oven. Follow and confirm these instructions.
Notes on use
– The degree of doneness and brown-
ing levels are shown in a bar with
seven segments. The factory default
is always the middle setting. It will be
highlighted. To change the setting
simply move the highlighting to the
left or the right.
– When placing food in an already hot
steam oven, be very careful when
opening the door. Hot steam can escape. Step back from the steam oven
and wait until the steam has dissipated. When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the
oven or taking them out, take care
not to spill the contents. Avoid contact with hot steam, and do not touch
the hot oven interior walls. Danger of
burning and scalding.
– For some Automatic programmes the
start time can be delayed using Start
at or Ready at.
– To end an automatic programme
early, you do not need to switch the
steam oven off completely. Touch .
Cancel cooking? will appear in the dis-
play. If Yes is selected, the main
menu will be shown in the display.
– If by the end of an Automatic pro-
gramme the food is not cooked
enough, select Cont. cooking.
– Automatic programmes can also be
saved as User programmes.
– The weight entry in the Automatic
programmes refers to the weight per
piece. For example, you can cook
just one piece of salmon weighing
250g or 10 pieces of salmon, each
weighing 250g at the same time.
– The oven interior needs to be at room
temperature before starting an Automatic programme.
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User programmes
You can create and save up to 20 of
your own programmes.
– Each one can have up to 10 cooking
stages. This enables you to save your
favourite or most frequently used recipes very accurately. In each stage
you can select individual settings.
– You can enter the name of the pro-
gramme for your recipe.
When you next select the programme it
will start automatically.
There are different ways of creating a
User programme:
– At the end of an Automatic pro-
gramme, save it as a User programme.
– After running a programme with a set
duration, save it.
Then name the programme.
To create a User programme
Select User programmes.
If you have not yet created a User programme Create programme will appear in
the display.
Confirm with OK.
If User programmes already exist, the
programme names will appear with Edit
You can now specify the settings for
cooking stage 1.
Follow the instructions in the display:
Select and confirm the cooking func-
tion, temperature or microwave
power level and duration.
Settings for the 1st cooking stage have
now been set.
You can add more cooking stages, for
example, if you want to add another
cooking function to follow on from the
first:
Select Add cooking stage and proceed
as for the 1st cooking stage.
When you have finished setting all the
cooking stages select Finish pro-
gramme.
A summary of your settings will appear
in the display.
Check the settings and confirm with
Accept or select Change to correct the
settings or to add further cooking
stages.
Select Save.
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User programmes
Enter the programme name.
The following symbols will appear next
to the alphabet:
Sym-
Meaning
bol
␣Space
Alphabet in upper case
Alphabet in lower case
Numerals 0 to 9 and hyphen
Touch the sensors next to the sym-
bols to highlight the character you
want.
Select Select.
The letter or number you have selected
will appear in the top line of the display.
A maximum of 10 characters can be
used.
You can delete the characters one at a
time with .
Select the rest of the letters or num-
bers for your programme name.
Once you have entered the pro-
gramme name, select Save.
A message will appear in the display
confirming that the programme has
been saved.
To start a User programme
Place the food in the oven.
Select User programmes.
The programme names will appear with
Edit programmes underneath them in the
display.
Select the programme you want.
You can start the saved programme immediately, delay the start or change the
cooking stages.
– Start now
The programme will start. The steam
generator or the magnetron will
switch on immediately.
– Ready at
You specify the time you want cooking to stop.
– Start at
You specify the time you want cooking to start.
– Change cooking stages
You can change the specified settings for a cooking stage or add more
cooking stages to the programme
(see "To change a User programme").
Select the function you want.
Confirm with OK.
You can start the saved programme immediately, delay the start or change the
cooking stages.
The option Change cooking stages is described in "To change a User programme".
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The programme will start according to
the specified start or finish time.
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User programmes
To change a User programme
Changing cooking stages
Cooking stages in an Automatic programme that you have renamed as a
User programme cannot be changed.
Select User programmes.
The programme names will appear with
Edit programmes underneath them in the
display.
Select Edit programmes.
Select Change programme.
Select the programme you want.
Select Change cooking stages.
You can change the specified settings
for a cooking stage or add more cooking stages to the programme.
Select the cooking stage you want to
change or Add cooking stage.
Change the programme as you wish
(see "To create a User programme")
and confirm with OK.
Changing the name
Select User programmes.
The programme names will appear with
Edit programmes underneath them in the
display.
Select Edit programmes.
Select Change programme.
Select the programme you want.
Select Change name.
Change the name (see "To create a
User programme") and select Save.
A message will appear in the display
confirming that the programme has
been saved.
Confirm with OK.
A summary of your settings will appear
in the display.
Check the settings and then select
Save.
The additional stages or changes to
your programme will be saved.
Change the name if necessary (see
"To create a User programme").
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User programmes
To delete a User programme
Select User programmes.
The programme names will appear in
the display and Edit programmes underneath.
Select Edit programmes.
Select Delete programme.
Select the programme you want.
If you wish to delete the programme
confirm with Yes.
The programme is deleted.
You can delete all User programmes at
once (see "Settings - Factory default User programmes").
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Quick MW
If you touch the Quick MW sensor
the oven will start with a set power level
and duration, e.g. to reheat a drink.
The maximum power level of 1000W
and a maximum duration of 1minute
are pre-set.
Tip: You can alter the power level and
the duration. The maximum duration will
depend on the power level selected
(see "Settings – Quick MW").
The Quick MW function can only be
used when no other cooking programme is in use.
Touch
Touching it repeatedly increases the
duration in set stages.
The cooking programme will begin. The
cooking duration (time remaining) starts
to count down immediately.
You can interrupt the cooking programme at any time with Stop and
cancel it with.
At the end of the cooking duration
– Process finished appears in the dis-
play,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic tones")
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Popcorn
With the "Popcorn" sensor the microwave starts with a set microwave
power and cooking duration.
The power level is pre-set at 850W and
the duration at 2:45minutes. This is
suitable for most brands of microwave
popcorn.
Notes on use
– The oven interior must be cool and
dry in order for the popcorn to pop
completely.
– Take note of the manufactuer's in-
structions on the packaging.
Change the pre-set duration if necessary. You can set a duration of up to
max. 4minutes (see "Settings - Popcorn"). The microwave power level
cannot be altered.
The Popcorn function can only be
used when no other cooking programme is in use.
Place the condensate tray on the low-
est shelf level and place the microwave popcorn on it, taking note of
the manufacturer's instructions.
Touch .
The cooking programme will begin. The
cooking duration (time remaining) starts
to count down immediately.
You can interrupt the cooking programme at any time with Stop and
cancel it with.
Do not leave the steam oven unattended during this programme and
make sure you follow the instructions
on the packaging.
At the end of the cooking duration
– Process finished appears in the dis-
play,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic tones")
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Minute minder
The minute minder can be used to time
other activities in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs.
The minute minder can also be used at
the same time as a cooking programme
in which the start and finish times have
been set, e.g. as a reminder to stir a
dish or add seasoning etc.
A maximum minute minder duration of
9hours, 59minutes and 59seconds
can be set.
To set the minute minder
If you want to use the minute minder
and Time|Show|Off has been set, you
will need to switch the steam oven on
before you can set the minute minder.
The minute minder can then be seen
counting down in the display when the
steam oven is switched off.
Example: You want to boil some eggs
and set a minute minder duration of 6
minutes and 20 seconds.
Touch .
0:00:00 will appear
(h:min:sec).
Use the numerical keypad to enter a
different duration (6-2-0).
Confirm with OK.
The duration counts down in the display
when the oven is switched off.
If a cooking programme is being run at
the same time the minute minder duration will appear in the bottom of the display.
At the end of the minute minder duration
– will flash in the display,
– the display will show the time count-
ing upwards,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic information")
Touch or the illuminated sensor
next to the minute minder to switch
off the acoustic and optical signals.
To change the duration set for
the minute minder
Touch or the illuminated sensor
next to the minute minder duration
which is counting down.
The minute minder duration selected
appears in the display.
Use the numerical keypad to enter a
different minute minder duration.
Confirm with OK.
The altered minute minder duration will
start to count down immediately.
To cancel the duration set for
the minute minder
Touch or the illuminated sensor
next to the minute minder duration
which is counting down.
The minute minder duration selected
appears in the display.
Select Reset.
The minute minder duration is now cancelled.
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General notes on steam cooking
This section contains general information on steam cooking. You will find
more detailed information about particular foods and how to cook them in the
other sections.
The advantages of cooking
with steam
Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is not immersed in
water.
Cooking with steam also retains the
true taste of the food better than conventional cooking. We therefore recommend seasoning the food after it has
been cooked. Food also retains its
fresh, original colour.
Suitable containers
Cooking containers
This steam oven is supplied with stainless steel cooking containers. Other
containers, in a variety of sizes, both
perforated and solid, are available as
optional extras (see "Optional accessories"). This enables you to choose the
most suitable container for the food you
are cooking.
It is best to use perforated containers
for steam cooking. The steam can
reach the food from all sides and the
food is cooked evenly.
Your own containers
You can also use your own containers.
However, please note the following:
– Containers must be heat-resistant to
100 °C and able to withstand hot
steam. With plastic containers please
check with the manufacturer that
they are suitable for use in a steam
oven.
– Thick-sided containers made from
porcelain, china or stoneware, for example, are not so suitable for steam
cooking. They do not conduct heat
well and as a result cooking durations
will be considerably longer than
those given in the charts.
– Place the cooking containers on the
rack and not on the oven floor.
– Ensure that there is a gap between
the upper rim of the container and
the top of the cooking compartment
to allow sufficient steam into the container.
Condensate tray
When using perforated containers,
place the condensate tray on the lowest
shelf level to collect any drops of liquid
and allow them to be removed easily.
The condensate cannot evaporate
properly if the condensate tray is on
the floor of the steam oven.
Place the condensate tray on the
lowest shelf level.
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Shelf level
You can select any shelf level for the
cooking containers and the rack. You
can also cook on several levels at the
same time. This will not alter the cooking duration.
When using more than one deep container at the same time for steam cooking it is best to offset them on their runners and to leave at least one level free
in between them.
Always insert cooking containers, the
rack and the condensate tray between
the rails of the side runners so that they
cannot tip.
Frozen food
The heating up phase for frozen food is
longer than for fresh food. The greater
the quantity of frozen food, the longer
the heating up phase.
Temperature
A maximum temperature of 100°C is
reached when steam cooking is taking
place. Most types of food will cook at
this temperature. Some more delicate
types of food, such as soft fruit, must
be cooked at lower temperatures as
otherwise they will burst. More information is given in the relevant section.
Duration
In general, the cooking durations for
cooking with steam are the same as for
cooking food in a saucepan. More information about any factors which may
affect the cooking duration is given in
the relevant sections.
The quantity of food does not affect the
cooking duration. 1 kg of potatoes will
take the same time to cook as 500 g.
The durations given in the charts are
guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted
to start with. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be
put back in the oven and cooked for
longer.
Cooking with liquid
When cooking with liquid only fill the
cooking container ²/₃full to prevent the
liquid spilling when the cooking container is removed from the oven.
Your own recipes
Food which is cooked in a pot or a pan
can also be cooked in the steam oven.
The cooking times in the steam oven
will be the same. Please note that food
will not be brown or crisp when cooking
with steam.
Combination with a food warming
drawer
When the warming drawer is in use the
oven cavity in the steam oven can get
up to 40°C. If, in this case, you set a
temperature of 40°C, no steam will be
produced because the oven cavity is
too warm.
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Vegetables
Fresh
Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual
way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up.
Frozen
Frozen vegetables do not need to be
defrosted beforehand, unless they have
been frozen together in a block.
Frozen and fresh vegetables which take
the same length of time to cook can be
cooked together.
Break up vegetables that have frozen
together in a lump and follow instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration.
Cooking containers
Food such as peas or asparagus
spears, which have little or no space
between them, will take longer to cook
because the steam has less space to
work in. For an even result, it is best to
use a shallow container for these types
of food, and only fill it about 3-5cm
deep. When cooking large quantities divide the food between 2 or 3 shallow
containers rather than using one deep
one.
Shelf level
To avoid any colour transfer when cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour
(e.g. beetroot) in a perforated container,
do not place other food underneath the
perforated container.
Duration
As with conventional methods, the
cooking duration when cooking vegetables with steam will depend on the
size and how well done you want them.
Example:
firm potatoes, cut into quarters
= approx. 17minutes
firm potatoes, cut in half
= approx. 21minutes
Different types of vegetables which take
the same length of time to cook can be
cooked together.
Use solid containers for vegetables
which are cooked in liquid.
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The durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter duration it can be put back in the oven and cooked for
longer.
Meat should be thoroughly defrosted
before cooking in the steam oven (see
"Defrosting with steam").
Preparation
For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. for a stew, sear
the meat in a pan on the hob first.
Duration
The cooking duration depends on the
thickness and the texture of the meat,
and not on the weight. The thicker the
piece of meat, the longer the cooking
duration. A piece of meat weighing
500g which is 10 cm thick will take
longer to cook than a piece of meat
weighing 500g which is 5 cm thick.
Tips
– Use a perforated container to retain
the juices when cooking meat. Place
a solid container underneath to catch
the juices. You can use these to make
a gravy or freeze them for later use.
– Boiling fowl, back or top rib and meat
bones can be used to make stock.
Place the meat together with some
mixed vegetables in a solid cooking
container and add cold water and
cook. The longer the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Meat | ... | Steam
cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: see chart
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The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the
shorter cooking duration quoted to start with. If food is not cooked sufficiently
after the shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer.
Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e.
clean, gut and fillet.
Frozen food
Fish does not need to be fully defrosted
before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs
and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2 - 5 minutes should be
enough.
Preparation
Add some lemon or lime juice to fish
before cooking. The citric acid helps the
flesh stay firm.
It is not necessary to season fish with
salt when cooking with steam as this
method retains the minerals which give
the fish its unique flavour.
Cooking containers
If using a perforated container, grease it
first.
Shelf level
When cooking fish in a perforated container at the same time as cooking
other types of food in other containers,
place the container with the fish directly
above the condensate tray / universal
tray (depending on model) to catch any
liquid and so avoid any transfer of
tastes to other food.
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Temperature
85 °C – 90 °C
For gently cooking delicate types of
fish, such as sole.
100 °C
For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g.
cod and salmon.
Also for cooking fish in sauce or stock.
Duration
The cooking duration depends on the
thickness and the texture of the fish,
and not on the weight. The thicker the
fish, the longer the cooking duration. A
3 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g
will take longer to cook than a 2 cm
thick piece of fish weighing 500 g.
The longer fish cooks, the firmer its
flesh will become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart. If you find that
the fish is not cooked sufficiently only
cook it for a few minutes more.
When cooking fish in sauce or stock,
we recommend that you increase the
cooking duration quoted by a few
minutes.
– You can use any fish scraps, e.g. fish
heads, bones, tails etc to make a fishstock. Place the fish scraps together
with some mixed vegetables in a
solid cooking container and add cold
water. Cook at 100 °C for 60 to 90
minutes. The longer the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.
– Blue fish is fish which is cooked in
water and vinegar. It is important not
to damage the skin of the fish. This
method is suitable for cooking carp,
trout, tench, eel and salmon. (Follow
recipe instructions for the ratio of water to vinegar).
Settings
Automatic programmes | Fish | ... | Steam
cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: see chart
Duration: see chart
Tips
– Adding herbs and spices, such as
dill, will help bring out the full flavour
of the fish.
– Cook large fish in the swimming posi-
tion. To help maintain the shape of
the fish, place a small cup or similar
upside down in the cooking container, and arrange the fish bellyside
down over the cup.
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The cooking durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter duration it can be put back in the oven and cooked for
longer.
Fish [°C] [min]
Eel1005–7
Perch fillet1008–10
Seabream fillet853
Trout, 250 g9010–13
Halibut fillet854–6
Atlantic cod fillet1006
Carp, 1.5 kg10018–25
Salmon fillet1006–8
Salmon steak1008–10
Salmon trout9014–17
Coley fillet853
Rose fish fillet1006–8
Haddock fillet1004–6
Plaice fillet854–5
Monk fish fillet858–10
Sole fillet853
Turbot fillet855–8
Tuna fillet855–10
Pikeperch fillet854
Temperature / Duration
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Shellfish
Preparation
Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam.
Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the shellfish.
Cooking containers
If using a perforated container, grease it first.
Duration
The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart.
When cooking shellfish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the
cooking duration quoted by a few minutes.
Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice
to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice.
The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients are lost.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Rice | ... | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
Ratio
[min]
Rice : Liquid
Basmati rice1:1.515
Parboiled rice1:1.523–25
Round grain rice
Pudding rice
Risotto rice
1:2.5
1:2.5
30
18–19
Brown rice1:1.526–29
Wild rice1:1.526–29
Duration
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Pasta
Dry pasta
Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid
must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results.
Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx.¹/₃.
Fresh
Fresh pasta, such as you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, does not
need to absorb water. Cook fresh pasta in a greased perforated container.
Separate any pieces of pasta which have stuck together and spread them out in
the cooking container.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Pasta | ... | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
Fresh [min]
Gnocchi2
Knöpfli1
Ravioli2
Spätzle1
Tortellini2
Dry pasta,
covered with water
Tagliatelli14
Vermicelli8
Duration
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Dumplings
Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is because even though they have been soaked in
water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture.
Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Pasta | ... | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
[min]
Sweet dumplings30
Yeast dumplings20
Boil-in-the-bag potato dumplings20
Boil-in-the-bag bread dumplings18–20
Duration
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Grain
Grain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of
grain to liquid depends on the type of grain.
Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the
pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Soaked pulses
must be covered with liquid during cooking.
Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking.
With unsoaked pulses a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required depending on
variety.
Use a perforated container to boil eggs in the steam oven.
The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed
during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with
steam.
When using a solid container for making egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, remember to grease it first.
Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook
fruit in a perforated container, place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice.
Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a
glaze for a fruit flan.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Fruit | ... | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
[min]
Apple pieces1–3
Pear chunks1–3
Cherries2–4
Mirabelle plums1–2
Nectarine / Peach pieces1–2
Plums1–3
Quince, diced6–8
Rhubarb pieces1–2
Gooseberries2–3
Duration
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Steam cooking
Menu cooking (cooking whole
meals) - manually
Before cooking meals with the Menu
cooking function switch off the steam
reduction system (see "Settings Steam reduction").
You can use the steam oven to cook a
whole meal containing types of food
which have different cooking durations,
e.g. fish fillet with rice and broccoli.
Each dish is placed in the oven at different times so that they are all ready at
the same time.
Shelf level
When cooking fish or food with a distinctive colour (e.g. beetroot) in a perforated container, place the perforated
container directly above the condensate
tray / universal tray (depending on
model) to avoid any transfer of flavour
or colour to other food and to prevent liquid dripping onto food below it.
Temperature
Whole meals should be cooked at a
temperature of 100 °C as this is the
temperature required to cook the majority of foods.
Do not cook a whole meal at the lowest
temperature when different temperatures are required for different types of
food, e.g. 85°C for seabream and
100°C for potatoes.
Duration
If you are increasing the recommended
temperature, shorten the cooking duration by approx. ¹/₃.
Example
Rice20minutes
Rose fish fillet6minutes
Broccoli4 minutes
20minutes minus 6minutes =
14minutes (1st duration: rice)
6minutes minus 4minutes=2minutes
(2nd duration: rose fish fillet)
If the recommended cooking temperature for the food is 85 °C for example, try
cooking it at 100 °C and testing the result. Some delicate types of fish with a
soft structure, e.g. sole and plaice will
become very firm when cooked at
100°C.
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Procedure
Place the rice in the oven first.
Set the first cooking duration: 14
minutes.
After 14 minutes, place the fish in the
steam oven.
Set the second cooking duration: 2
minutes.
After 2 minutes, place the broccoli in
the steam oven.
Set the third cooking duration:
4minutes.
Steam cooking
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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking
With this gentle cooking method, food
is cooked slowly and at a low, constant
temperature in vacuum packaging.
With vacuum cooking, no moisture
evaporates during cooking and all nutrients and flavours are retained.
The cooking result has an intensive
taste and food is cooked evenly.
Use only fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Ensure hygienic conditions and that
food has not been out of the refrigerator too long, e.g. during transportation.
Use only heat-stable, boiling-resistant vacuum sealing bags.
Do not cook food in the sales packaging, such as vacuum-packed
frozen food as it is possible that the
packaging used is not suitable for
vacuum cooking.
Do not use the vacuum sealing bag
more than once.
Vacuum-seal the food in a chamber
system vacuum sealer only.
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Important
For an optimum cooking result:
– Use fewer herbs and spices than for
conventional cooking as the effect on
the taste of the food is more intensive.
You can also prepare the food
without seasoning and add seasoning after cooking.
– The cooking duration is reduced
when salt, sugar, and liquids are added.
– The food becomes firmer if acidic in-
gredients, such as lemon or vinegar
are added.
– Do not use alcohol or garlic as this
can cause an unpleasant taste.
– Only use vacuum sealing bags that
match the size of the food. If the bag
is too big, too much air may remain
inside.
– If you want to cook several items of
food in one vacuum sealing bag, put
them side by side in the bag.
– Cooking at a lower temperature and
for a longer duration can result in increased residual water in the cooking
compartment. This does not affect
the cooking result.
– Temperatures and cooking durations
from Sous-vide recipes cannot always be adopted exactly. Alter the
settings to achieve the degree of
cooking you want.
– If you want to cook food in several
bags at once, put the bags side by
side on the shelf.
– The cooking durations depend on the
thickness of the food.
– With higher temperatures and/or
longer cooking durations, a lack of
water may occur. Check the display
from time to time.
– Keep the door closed during the
cooking programme. Opening the
door extends the programme and
can change the cooking result.
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Tips
– To reduce preparation times, you can
vacuum food 1–2days before cooking. Store the vacuum sealed food in
the refrigerator at a maximum temperature of 5°C. To maintain quality
and taste, the food must be cooked
after a maximum of 2days.
– Freeze liquids such as marinades be-
fore vacuum-sealing to prevent them
from escaping from the bag.
– Fold the edges of the vacuum sealing
bag outwards for filling in order to
obtain clean, perfect seams.
– If you do not want to eat the food dir-
ectly after cooking, put it in iced water to cool down completely. Then
store it at a maximum temperature of
5°C.
In this way, you can maintain quality
and taste while extending the life of
the food.
Exception: Consume poultry immediately after cooking.
– Use the brine or marinade of veget-
ables, fish, or meat to make a sauce.
– Serve the food on pre-warmed
plates.
– After cooking, cut the vacuum sealing
bag on all sides for easier access to
the food.
– Briefly fry meat and firm types of fish
(such as salmon) before serving for a
roasted aroma.
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Procedure
Rinse the food with cold water and
dry it.
Place the food in a vacuum sealing
bag and add spices or liquid if desired.
Vacuum-seal the food in a chamber
system vacuum sealer.
For optimum cooking results place
the rack on shelf level2.
Place the vacuum-sealed food on the
rack (next to each other if there are
several bags).
Beans, white, soaked in a ratio
of 1:2
(beans : liquid)
Prawns, peeled and deveinedx5619–21
Hen's egg, whole65–6660
Scallops, removed from shell5225
Shallots, wholexx8545–60
x8540
x90240
Temperature / Duration
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FoodAdded in ad-
vance
SugarSaltMedium*Well done*
Meat
Duck breast, wholex667235
Saddle of lamb586250
Beef fillet steak, 4cm thick5661120
Beef rump steak, 2.5cm
thick
Pork fillet, wholex636760
Temperature / Duration
* Degree of doneness
The "Done" degree of doneness uses a higher core temperature than "Medium". Results are
not the same as for well done in traditional roasting methods.
[°C] [min]
56–120
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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking
Reheating
Only reheat brassicas, e.g. kohlrabi and
cauliflower in combination with a sauce.
Without sauce, an unpleasant cabbagelike taste and grey-brown colour may
develop.
Food with a short cooking duration or
which continues cooking during reheating, e.g. fish, is not suitable for reheating.
Preparation
Place the cooked food into ice water for
approx. 1hour directly after cooking.
The rapid cooling prevents the food
from continuing to cook, which helps
retain the optimum cooked condition.
Then store the food in the refrigerator at
a maximum temperature of 5°C.
Please note that the quality of the
food decreases the longer it is
stored.
We recommend that you do not store
the food in the refrigerator for longer
than 5days before reheating.
Settings
Oven functions|Sous-vide
Temperature: see chart
Duration: see chart
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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking
Chart for reheating Sous-vide cooked food
Food [°C]
Medium
1
Well
done
1
2 [min]
Meat
Saddle of lamb586230
Beef fillet steak, 4cm thick566130
Beef rump steak, 2.5cm thick56–30
Pork fillet, whole636730
Vegetables
Cauliflower florets, medium to large
Kohlrabi, sliced
3
3
8515
8510
Fruit
Pineapple, sliced8510
Miscellaneous
Beans, white, soaked in a ratio of 1:2
9010
(beans : liquid)
Shallots, whole8510
Temperature / Duration
1
Degree of doneness
The "Done" degree of doneness uses a higher core temperature than "Medium". Results are
not the same as for well done in traditional roasting methods.
2
Durations apply for food with an initial temperature of approx. 5°C (refrigerator temperat-
ure).
3
Reheat only in sauce.
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Special applications
Reheating with steam
To reheat food which was cooked using the Sous-vide method, use the
Sous-vide function (see "Sous-vide
(vacuum) cooking – Reheating").
The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it
out or cooking it further. The food will
reheat evenly and does not need to be
stirred during the reheating process.
You can reheat individual dishes or
plated meals which have been prepared
previously (e.g. meat, vegetables and
potatoes).
Suitable containers
Small quantities can be reheated on a
plate, larger quantities should be placed
in a cooking container.
Duration
The number of plates or containers has
no bearing on the duration.
The cooking durations listed in the chart
relate to an average portion per plate/
container. Increase the cooking duration
for larger quantities.
Tips
– Do not reheat large items, such as a
joint of roast meat, whole. Divide it
into portions and reheat these as
plated meals.
– Reheat sauces separately, except for
dishes such as stew and casseroles
where the sauce is part of the dish.
Procedure
Cover the food with a deep plate, a
lid, or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to steam.
Then place the plate on the rack in
the oven.
Settings
Special applications | Reheat | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
[min]
Side dishes (pasta, rice,
8–10
etc.)
Casserole8–10
Fish fillet6–8
Meat8–10
Poultry8–10
Vegetables8–10
Soup8–10
Plated meals8–10
Duration
– Compact items, such as stuffed pep-
pers or roulades, should be cut in
half.
– Please note that breaded items, such
as schnitzel, will not retain their crispness when they are reheated.
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Special applications
Defrosting with steam
It is much quicker to defrost food in the
steam oven than at room temperature.
Temperature
60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting.
Exception: 50 °C for minced meat and
game
Before and after defrosting
Remove all packaging before defrosting.
Exceptions: Leave bread, biscuits and
cakes in their packaging as otherwise
they will absorb moisture and become
soft.
Allow defrosted food to stand at room
temperature after removing it from the
oven. The standing time is necessary to
allow the even distribution of heat.
Cooking containers
Danger of salmonella poisoning.
Do not use the liquid from defrosted
meat or poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container, the sink and your
hands.
Tips
– Fish does not need to be fully defros-
ted before cooking. Defrost so that
the surface is sufficiently thawed to
take herbs and seasoning. Depending
on the thickness of the fish, 2 - 5
minutes should be enough.
– When defrosting food which has
frozen together, e.g. berries, chops,
fish fillets etc. separate it about halfway through the defrosting time.
– Do not refreeze food once it has
thawed.
– Defrost frozen pre-cooked meals ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instructions.
Settings
Special applications | Defrost | Steam cooking
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: see chart
Defrosting duration: see chart
Use a perforated container with a solid
container underneath it when defrosting
food which will drip, such as poultry.
This way food will not be lying in defrosted liquid.
Food which does not drip can be defrosted in a solid container.
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Special applications
Food to be defrostedQuantity [°C] [min] [min]
Dairy products
Cheese slices125g601510
Quark250g6020–2510–15
Cream250g6020–2510–15
Soft cheese100g601510–15
Fruit
Apple sauce250g6020–2510–15
Apple pieces250g6020–2510–15
Apricots500g6025–2815–20
Strawberries300g608–1010–12
Raspberries / Blackcurrants300g60810–12
Cherries150g601510–15
Peaches500g6025–2815–20
Plums250g6020–2510–15
Gooseberries250g6020–2210–15
Vegetables
Frozen in a block300g6020–2510–15
Fish
Fish fillets400g601510–15
Trout500g6015–1810–15
Lobster300g6025–3010–15
Small shrimps300g604–65
Ready meals
Meat, vegetables, side
dishes / Stew / Soup
Meat
Roast meat, sliced125–150g each608–1015–20
Minced meat250g5015–2010–15
Minced meat500g5020–3010–15
Goulash500g6030–4010–15
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480g6020–2510–15
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Food to be defrostedQuantity [°C] [min] [min]
Goulash1000g6050–6010–15
Liver250g6020–2510–15
Saddle of hare500g5030–4010–15
Saddle of roebuck1000g5040–5010–15
Cutlets / chops / sausages800g6025–3515–20
Poultry
Chicken1000g604015–20
Chicken drumsticks150g6020–2510–15
Chicken escalopes500g6025–3010–15
Turkey drumsticks500g6040–4510–15
Baked goods
Puff pastries /Yeast buns–6010–1210–15
Creamed mixture cakes / biscuits
Bread / rolls
Bread rolls–60302
Rye bread, sliced250g604015
Whole grain bread, sliced250g606515
White bread, sliced150g603020
400g601510–15
Temperature / Duration / Standing time
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Bottling
Only use unblemished, fresh produce
which is in good condition for bottling.
Glass jars
Use clean glass jars and accessories
and check them for any defects. Glass
jars with twist off lids or glass lids with a
rubber seal are suitable.
Make sure that all the jars are the same
size so that bottling is carried out
evenly.
After you have filled the jars with the
bottled produce, clean the glass rims
with a clean cloth and hot water and
then seal the jars.
Fruit
Sort fruit carefully, rinse it briefly but
thoroughly and allow it to drain. Take
great care when cleaning soft fruit as it
is very delicate and squashes easily.
Remove any peel, stalks, cores or
stones. Cut up large fruit. For example,
cut apples into slices.
Fill volume
Fill the glass jars with produce up to a
maximum of 3cm below the rim. Do
not pack it down as this will damage
the cell walls of the produce. Tap the jar
gently onto a cloth to help distribute the
contents evenly. Fill the jars with liquid.
The produce must be completely
covered.
Use a sugar solution for fruit and a salt
or vinegar solution for vegetables.
Tips
– Make use of residual heat by leaving
the jars in the oven for 30 minutes
after it has switched off.
– Then cover the jars with a cloth and
allow to cool for approx. 24 hours.
If you are bottling fruit with stones (e.g.
plums, apricots) without removing the
stones, pierce the fruit several times
with a fork or wooden skewer as otherwise it will burst.
Vegetables
Rinse, clean and cut up vegetables.
Vegetables should be blanched before
bottling to help them retain their colour
(see "Blanching").
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Procedure
Place the rack on the lowest shelf level.
Place the jars on the rack (all the same size). Ensure that they do not touch one
another.
Settings
Special applications | Bottling
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: see chart
Bottling duration: see chart
Produce [°C]* [min]
Berries
Red / blackcurrants8050
Gooseberries8055
Cranberries8055
Fruit with stones
Cherries8555
Mirabelle plums8555
Plums8555
Peaches8555
Greengages8555
Fruit with pips
Apples9050
Apple sauce9065
Quinces9065
Vegetables
Beans100120
Broad beans100120
Gherkins9055
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Produce [°C]* [min]
Beetroot10060
Temperature / Duration
* The durations quoted are for 1.0 litre jars. If using 0.5 litre jars, reduce the duration by
about 15 minutes. If using 0.25 litre jars, reduce the duration by about 20 minutes.
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Extracting juice with steam
This appliance is ideal for extracting
juice from soft and medium firm fruit.
It is best to use overripe fruit, as the
riper the fruit the greater the quantity of
juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also
produce a more intense flavour.
Preparation
Sort and clean the fruit. Cut out any
blemishes.
Remove the stalks from grapes and
morello cherries as these are bitter. The
stalks do not need to be removed from
raspberries etc.
Cut larger fruit into chunks approx. 2
cm in size. The harder the fruit the
smaller the pieces should be.
Tips
– Try experimenting with mild and tart
fruit.
– Adding sugar will increase the quant-
ity of juice produced and improve the
flavour. Sprinkle the fruit with sugar
and leave to absorb for a few hours
before juicing. For 1kg of sweet fruit
add 50–100g of sugar, and for 1kg
of tart fruit add 100–150g of sugar.
Procedure
Put the prepared fruit (cleaned,
washed, chopped etc.) into a perforated cooking container.
Place a solid container or the con-
densate tray underneath to catch the
juice.
Settings
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: 40–70 minutes
– If you wish to bottle the juice rather
than consume it straight away, pour it
whilst hot into hot, sterilised bottles,
and then seal immediately with sterilised tops.
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Menu cooking (cooking whole
meals)
You can cook up to three different types
of food, e.g. fish with a side dish and
vegetables.
The food can be selected in any order
you like. The appliance will automatically sort them out in order of cooking
duration required. The one with the
longest duration goes in the oven first.
The Ready at and Start at functions are
not available with Menu cooking.
Procedure
Switch the steam oven on.
Fill the water container and push it
back in so that it connects.
Then place the condensate tray / uni-
versal tray (depending on model) in
the appliance.
Select Special applications|Menu cook-
ing.
After you have confirmed Start menu
cooking, the display will tell you which
food to put in the oven. At the end of
the heating-up phase, the display will
show when the next food type is to be
placed in the oven. This process will be
repeated for the third food type.
You can still cook food types not listed
in the display together. See "Menu
cooking - manually" for details on how
to do this.
Select the food you want.
Depending on the type of food selected, you will be asked about the size
and how well done you want it cooked.
Select or enter the values required
and then confirm your selection with
OK.
Select Add next ingredient.
Select the next food you want and
proceed in the same way as with the
first one.
Repeat for the third type of food.
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Make yoghurt
To make yoghurt, you will need either
fresh live yoghurt or yoghurt culture,
obtainable from health food shops.
Use natural yoghurt with live culture and
without additives. Heat-treated yoghurt
is not suitable.
The yoghurt must be fresh (short storage time).
You can use either unchilled long-life or
fresh milk.
Long-life milk can be used without any
further treatment. Fresh milk must first
be heated to 90 °C and then cooled
down to 35 °C. Do not boil it. Fresh milk
will give a better set than long-life milk.
The yoghurt and milk should have the
same percentage fat.
Do not move or shake the jars whilst
the yoghurt is thickening.
Immediately after preparation leave the
yoghurt to cool in the fridge.
Possible reasons for unsatisfactory
results
Yoghurt has not set:
Incorrect storage of starter yoghurt, too
much time out of the refrigerator, e.g. in
transportation, damaged packaging,
milk not sufficiently heated.
Liquid has separated:
The jars were moved, yoghurt was not
cooled down quickly enough.
Yoghurt is gritty:
Milk was overheated or in poor condition, milk and starter yoghurt not evenly
stirred.
Tip: When using yoghurt enzyme,
yoghurt can be made from a milk /
cream mixture. Mix³/₄litre milk
with¹/₄litre cream.
How well home prepared yoghurt sets
will depend on the consistency, fat content and the cultures used in the starter
yogurt. Not all yoghurts are suitable for
use as starter yoghurt.
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Procedure
Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1litre of milk
or make up the mixture with yoghurt
enzyme, following the instructions on
the packaging.
Pour the mixture into jars and seal the
jars.
Place the sealed jars in a perforated
cooking container or on the rack. Ensure that they do not touch one another.
Immediately after the yoghurt has
been made, place the jars in the refrigerator, taking care not to shake
them unnecessarily.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Special | Make
yoghurt
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 40°C
Duration: 5:00 hours
Prove dough
Procedure
Prepare the dough according to the
recipe.
Place the dough in a covered bowl on
the rack.
Settings
Special applications | Prove dough
Duration: as per recipe instructions
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 40°C
Duration: as per recipe instructions
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Dissolve gelatine
Procedure
Gelatine leaves: Completely cover
the gelatine leaves with cold water
and leave to soak for 5 minutes. Remove the gelatine leaves from the
bowl and squeeze them out. Empty
the bowl. Place the squeezed gelatine
leaves back in the bowl.
Gelatine powder: Place in a bowl
and add water according to the instructions on the packaging.
Cover the bowl and place on the
rack.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Special | Dissolve
gelatine
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 90°C
Duration: 1 minute
Melt chocolate
You can use the steam oven for melting
any type of chocolate.
Procedure
Break the chocolate into small
pieces. Leave chocolate cake covering in its packaging, and place in a
perforated cooking container.
Place large quantities in a solid cook-
ing container and small quantities in a
cup or a bowl.
Cover the container or the dish with a
lid or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot
steam.
Stir large quantities once halfway
through cooking.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Special | Melt
chocolate
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 65°C
Duration: 20 minutes
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Skinning vegetables and fruit
Procedure
Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes,
nectarines etc. This will allow the skin
to be removed more easily.
Place the fruit/vegetables in a perfor-
ated cooking container.
To blanch almonds, it is important to
plunge them into cold water as soon
as they are taken out of the oven,
otherwise the skin cannot be removed.
Settings
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 100°C
Duration: see chart
Food[min]
Apricots1
Almonds1
Nectarines1
Apple storage
You can treat homegrown apples in the
steam oven to increase the length of
time for which you can store them.
Once treated, the apples will keep for 5
to 6months when stored in a dry, cool
and well-ventilated place. This method
is only suitable for apples and not for
other types of fruit.
Settings
Automatic programmes | Fruit | Apples |
Whole | Preserving
or
Oven functions | Steam cooking
Temperature: 50°C
Duration: 5 minutes
Peppers4
Peaches1
Tomatoes1
Duration
100
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