Smeg SF4603VCNX1, SF4603VCNR1, SF4395VCX1 User Manual
Contents
EN
1Instructions 96
1.1 General safety instructions 96
1.2 Appliance purpose 100
1.3 Manufacturer’s liability 100
1.4 This user manual 100
1.5 Identification plate 100
1.6 Disposal 100
1.7 How to read the user manual 101
2 Description 102
2.1 General Description 102
2.2 Control panel 103
2.3 Other parts 104
2.4 Advantages of steam cooking 104
2.5 Available accessories 105
2.6 Other cooking containers 106
3 Use 107
3.1 Instructions 107
3.2 Preliminary operations 108
3.3 Using the accessories 108
3.4 Using the oven 109
3.5 Cooking advice 131
3.6 Special functions 132
3.7 Preset recipes 145
3.8 Personal recipes 155
3.9 Settings 162
4 Cleaning and maintenance 168
4.1 Instructions 168
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 168
4.3 Cleaning the door 169
4.4 Cleaning the oven cavity 171
4.5 Cleaning the reservoir 177
4.6 Extraordinary maintenance 180
5 Installation 182
5.1 Electrical connection 182
5.2 Positioning 183
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
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Instructions
1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when moving food
inside the oven.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames
with water: Turn off the appliance
and smother the flames with a fire
blanket or other appropriate
cover.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of
eight at a safe distance unless they
are constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid on
the pan and turn off the relevant
cooking zone.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. A short cooking
process must be continuously
monitored.
• Do not cook dishes containing
large quantities of strong alcoholic
beverages. Alcohol vapours in the
oven could catch fire.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects
(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in
the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
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Instructions
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• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• If you need to move food or at the
end of cooking, open the door 5 cm
for a few seconds, let the steam
come out, then open it fully.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR
THE APPLIANCE.
•DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• Do not clean the appliance
immediately after turning it off –
wait for it to cool down first.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any work on
the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Have qualified personnel carry out
installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
• Racks and trays should be inserted
as far as they will go into the side
guides. The mechanical safety
locks that prevent them from being
removed must face downwards
and towards the back of the oven
cavity.
• Do not seat on the appliance.
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Instructions
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils could
be released, as these could then
heat up and catch fire. Be very
careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or
containers in the oven.
• If you wish to use greaseproof
paper, place it so that it will not
interfere with the hot air circulation
inside the oven.
• Do not use the open door to rest
pans or trays on the internal glass
pane.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not remove the seal on the
face of the oven.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the oven door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move the appliance.
• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• Do not place pans or trays directly
on the bottom of the oven cavity.
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Instructions
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Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To avoid potential overheating, the
appliance must not be installed
behind a decorative door or a
panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised technical
personnel.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the screws
of the terminal supply wires must
be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
For this appliance
• Take care because steam may not
be visible at certain temperatures.
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Open the appliance door
carefully during or after cooking.
• When steaming, always place the
tray below the perforated tray in
order to catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be
left free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam
resistant.
• Do not use silicone moulds when
steaming.
• Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the
bulb.
•Do not rest any weight or sit on the
open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck
in the doors.
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Instructions
1.2 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.3 Manufacturer’s liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than
that specified;
• Failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• The use of non-original spare
parts.
1.5 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason.
1.6 Disposal
This appliance must be
disposed of separately from
other waste (Directives
2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC,
2003/108/EC). The appliance
does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the
environment, in accordance with
current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
1.4 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Instructions
EN
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to the
retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.
1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
Description
1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf
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EN
2.2 Control panel
Description
1 Return knob
This knob allows you to return to the
previous item in the appliance’s menu. It
also allows you to turn the oven light on or
off manually.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the cooking
parameters and all the appliance’s
functions.
3 Control knob
This knob allows you to turn the appliance
on and off and select the various available
functions.
Turn the knob right or left to change/select
the required item. Press to confirm.
To stop the function in progress
and switch off the appliance, press
the control knob for a few
seconds.
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Description
2.3 Other parts
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened.
• When any function is selected, with the
exception of the Descaling ,
Sabbath and Vapor Clean
functions;
• When no function is selected or during a
cooking function, turn the return knob
briefly to the right to manually activate or
deactivate the internal lighting.
In order to save energy, the light
turns off after a minute at the start of
cooking (this function can be
deactivated via the secondary
menu).
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting (on some models only).
Shelves
The appliance features shelves to position
trays and racks at different heights. The
insertion heights are indicated from the
bottom upwards (see 2.1 General
Description).
Cooling fan
The fan cools the appliance and comes into
operation during cooking.
The fan causes a steady outflow of air from
above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the appliance
has been turned off.
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2.4 Advantages of steam cooking
The steam cooking system cooks any type
of food much more delicately.
It is also ideal for defrosting foods rapidly,
for heating up foods without hardening or
drying them out, and for naturally removing
salt from foodstuffs preserved with salt.
Description
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2.5 Available accessories
Sponge
Useful for removing condensation from
inside the oven.
Evaporation tray cover
Evenly distributes steam inside the oven.
Jug
Perforated tray
Useful for steaming fish and vegetables.
Tray
Useful when cooking cakes (with cooking
times of less than 25 minutes or without
steam), rice, beans and cereals. It is also
essential for collecting liquids produced by
steaming or defrosting of foods contained
in the perforated trays above.
For holding liquids when filling and
emptying the reservoir.
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
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Description
Tray rack
To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The appliance accessories
intended to come into contact with
food are made of materials that
comply with the provisions of
current legislation.
Original supplied and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres.
Use only original accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
2.6 Other cooking containers
• You may also use your own containers
for cooking, as long as they are resistant
to high temperatures.
• For steam cooking, the use of metal
containers is recommended. Metal
facilitates better distribution of heat to the
foods.
•It is normal for metal containers to deform
somewhat during high-temperature
cooking, but they will return to their
original shape when they cool down.
• Thick ceramic plates may require more
heat than normal. Longer cooking times
may be necessary.
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Use
EN
3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands by wearing oven
gloves when moving food inside the
oven.
• Open the appliance door carefully
during or after cooking.
• Take care because steam may not be
visible at certain temperatures.
• Do not cook dishes containing large
quantities of strong alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol vapour inside the oven could
ignite.
• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Do not allow children to approach the
appliance when it is in operation.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
surfaces
• When steaming, always place the tray
below the perforated tray in order to
catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be left
free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam resistant.
• Do not use silicone moulds when
steaming.
• If you wish to use greaseproof paper,
place it so that it will not interfere with the
hot air circulation inside the oven.
• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
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High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the appliance.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.
3.2 Preliminary operations
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and from the oven cavity.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature for at least 20 minutes to
burn off any residues left by the
manufacturing process (see 3.3 Using
the accessories).
5. You must set the current time in order to
start using the appliance (see “First use”).
3.3 Using the accessories
Racks and trays
Racks and trays have to be inserted into the
side guides until they come to a complete
stop.
• The mechanical safety locks that prevent
the racks and trays from being removed
accidentally must face downwards and
towards the back of the oven cavity.
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2+1 configuration
If you intend to use the perforated tray for
steam cooking, this must be positioned on
the second runner while the tray must be
positioned on the first runner. This allows
liquids to be collected separately from the
food that is being cooked (2+1
configuration, see “Preset recipes table”).
Gently insert racks and trays into
the oven until they come to a stop.
Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.
3.4 Using the oven
First use
When using the appliance for the first time,
or after a power failure, the
symbol will flash on the display. In order to
be able to start any cooking operation, the
current time must be set (if the oven is being
turned on for the first time, it is also
recommended you set the required
language).
The appliance language is set to
“English” by default.
Tray rack
The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray.
In this way fat can be collected separately
from the food which is being cooked.
When connecting the appliance to
the mains for the first time or after a
power failure you have to wait a
few seconds before you can
interact with the appliance.
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1. On the clock screen, press the control
knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the control knob to the right or left to
select settings from the main menu.
3. Press the control knob to confirm.
4. Turn the control knob to the right or left to
select clock from the “settings” menu.
7. Turn the control knob right or left to set the
minutes.
8. Press the return knob to confirm.
For reasons of safety, when first connecting
the appliance or after the power has been
cut for a time, a message appears on the
display requesting that you drain the
reservoir if even only a small quantity of
water remains inside it when the first set
function finishes (even if this does not
include use of steam).
5. Turn the control knob right or left to set the
hours.
6. Press the control knob to switch to
changing the minutes.
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• Drain the reservoir as described in
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Steam cooking settings
Do not place food or any other
object directly on the bottom of the
oven. The base of the oven and
the evaporation tray must always
be left free.
1. Place the food inside the oven.
2. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
3. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
4. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
6. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the steaming
parameters.
7. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The lowest temperature that can
be set is 30°C. The value varies by
5°C each time the control knob is
turned.
8. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
90°C).
5. Turn the control knob to select the
“steam” function.
9. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
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10. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking time set (for example 25 minutes).
11. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, turn the control knob to set
programmed cooking.
12. Press the control knob to confirm the
end of cooking time (for example 13:30).
13. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, wait a few seconds. A
request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
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Filling the reservoir
• Use cold tap water which is not
too hard, softened water or still
mineral water.
• Do not use distilled water, tap
water with a high chloride
content (> 40 mg/l), or other
liquids.
14. Fill the supplied jug or other suitable
container with sufficient water for the
cooking duration.
15. Open the oven door.
16. Place the jug (or container) on the open
door.
Note: the jug or container with the
water must have a gross weight
lower than 5 kg.
17. Extract the tube from its seat and insert
its end into the jug or container until it
reaches the bottom.
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18. Press the control knob to start filling the
appliance’s reservoir with water.
The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
In the event that the water runs out,
the appliance will automatically
stop the cooking process, a
buzzer will sound and the display
will show a request to fill the
reservoir with water.
19. When finished, press the control knob
to confirm that you have finished filling
the reservoir.
20. Shake the tube in order to remove any
remaining water.
21. Return the tube to its seat and remove
the jug or container.
When the door is closed, an
automatic system will automatically
draw in any residual water in the
tube to avoid drips. A bubbling
noise may be heard; this is
completely normal.
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22. Close the door. The appliance starts the
function automatically using the
parameters set.
If programmed cooking has been
set (in our example ending at
13:30), cooking will start at a time
according to the set parameters.
You can interrupt cooking at any
time by pressing and holding the
control knob for a few seconds.
Each time the door is opened, the
function in progress will stop and
then automatically restart when the
door is closed again.
Preheating stage
Steaming is always preceded by a
preheating stage, which allows the
appliance to heat up to cooking
temperature.
This stage is indicated by a progressive
increase in the temperature level reached.
At the end of preheating the temperature
reaches the maximum set level.
If cooking has just been performed
with temperatures greater than
100°C, you must wait for the oven
to cool in order to use the steam
function.
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A buzzer sounds to indicate the start of
cooking.
End of steam cooking
At the end of cooking, “function ended”
appears on the display and a buzzer
sounds, which can be deactivated by
pressing or turning one of the two knobs or
by opening the door.
Removing the residual water
At the end of steaming, the water can be
emptied from the reservoir.
We recommend emptying the
reservoir each time you finish
using the appliance to avoid
scale build-up.
23. Press the control knob for a few
seconds. The ‘empty reservoir’ screen
will appear on the display.
24. Stand to the side of the appliance and
open the door ajar for a few seconds to
allow excess steam to escape.
25. Fully open the door when safe to do so
and cautiously remove the food from the
oven.
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To extend the cooking time
manually, after having deactivated
the buzzer, press the control knob.
The appliance will resume its
normal operation with the
previously selected cooking
settings.
Press it again to set the
temperature parameters, minute
minder, timed cooking and delay
cooking.
It is only possible to drain the water
when the door is open. Always
ensure that you have removed the
tube from its seat and inserted it
into the jug or container before
pressing the control knob to start
the emptying cycle.
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26. Place the jug provided or a container
on the open door.
27. Extract the tube from its seat and insert
its end in the jug or container.
When completed, the display will indicate
that the residual water draining process has
ended.
29. Shake the tube in order to remove any
remaining water.
28. Press the control knob to start draining
the water into the jug or container.
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30. Place the tube back into its seat and
remove the jug.
31. Remove the cover from the evaporation
tray inside the oven cavity and dry it with
the sponge provided.
Note: The evaporation tray cover
may be very hot: use appropriate
protection.
32. Remove condensation from the base
and walls of the oven cavity, the door
glass and drip tray and the front of the
appliance using a sponge.
Take care: the water may be very
hot.
Advice for steam cooking
• Pasta and rice: upon reaching 100°C,
the cooking time will be the same as with
cooking on a hob. Place the pasta or
rice in a metal tray and cover with
around a centimetre of water. For best
results when cooking rice, place a lid on
the container or cover with aluminium foil.
This procedure allows the rice to absorb
all the water, and it can then be served
directly to the table.
• Eggs: these may be boiled, scrambled
or poached by using the steam function
at 100°C. To obtain perfect boiled
eggs, place them on the perforated tray
and cook for 4-6 minutes for soft boiled
eggs and 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled
eggs. For scrambled eggs, place the
beaten eggs in a metal tray together with
milk, butter and seasoning. Cover the
tray with aluminium foil. Mix every
couple of minutes using a fork. For
poached eggs, pour boiling water into
the metal tray with a drop of vinegar and
steam cook for around 4-5 minutes.
• Vegetables: steam cooking vegetables
gives excellent results. They maintain their
colour, flavour and nutritional properties.
For dense vegetables such as potatoes,
turnips and parsnips, cook at 100°C for
the same length of time you would boil
them on a hob. For broccoli and carrots,
cook for 6 minutes if you want them to
remain firm, or 10 minutes if you want
them to be softer.
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• Fish: due to the delicate nature of fish,
steaming gives excellent results. For oily
fish such as salmon or trout, cook at
100°C for around 5 minutes. For white
fish such as cod or haddock, cook at
80°C for around 5 minutes. If you are
cooking different foods, all fish must be
cooked in the perforated tray which must
be placed on the bottom shelf of the
oven to avoid liquid from the fish
dripping onto other food products.
• Meat: casseroles and curries are ideal
for steam cooking. Prepare the casserole
as for normal oven cooking. Place it in a
metal tray, cover with a lid or aluminium
foil, and cook for between 45 minutes
and 3 hours depending on the cut of
meat used.
• Thin soups: steam cooking allows
flavours to develop perfectly with
minimum effort, as the liquids will not boil
over. For vegetable soup with the correct
consistency, first steam the vegetables,
then add broth and steam cook at
100°C. The steam function is also ideal
for preparing large quantities for later
use.
• Soups: Thicker soups are also easy and
quick to prepare. Place the soup in a
metal tray, cover with a lid or aluminium
foil and steam cook at 100° C for the
same time you would cook it in a
microwave oven. To obtain a creamy
texture stir halfway through cooking.
• Reheating: the steam cooking function
will not dry foods out and gives a moister
result. A previously prepared homecooked meal, covered with aluminium
foil, will take around 10-12 minutes to
reheat. Ready meals will require
approximately double the time indicated
on the package.
• Defrosting: it is possible to use the steam
function to defrost foods. Times vary, but
defrosting with the steam cooking
function takes around half the time
necessary for covered foods left to
defrost at room temperature.
• Peeling peppers and tomatoes: this is
very easy to do when using the steam
function. Use a knife to cut a small cross
in the skin of the tomato, and steam cook
for 1 minute. Peppers have tougher skin,
and may require up to 4 minutes to
soften it sufficiently for peeling.
• Chocolate: this can be melted using the
steam cooking function. Place the
chocolate in a metal tray, cover with
aluminium foil and steam cook for 1
minute. Unlike other methods, chocolate
is unlikely to burn in the steam oven.
• Hot towels: ideal for facial treatments, a
close shave or for use after a meal, these
are easy to prepare using the steam
cooking function. Moisten a towel with
water, roll it up and steam it for 1 minute.
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Combination functions
Combination cooking functions
are ideal for preparing moist cakes
and bread and for tender roast
meats.
Combination functions list
Steam + circulaire + fan
The combination of the fan, the
circulaire heating element and the
steam is particularly suitable for
preparing roast meats, chicken and
baked goods such as bread and
leavened sweets.
Steam + static + fan
The operation of the fan combined
with traditional cooking, with the
assistance of steam, ensures uniform
cooking even with complex recipes.
Ideal for roast veal, roast duck and
cooking whole fish.
1. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
2. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
3. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
4. Turn the control knob to select a
“combination” function.
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5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the parameters of the
selected combination function.
6. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The lowest temperature that can
be set is 50°C. The value varies by
5°C each time the control knob is
turned.
7. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
200°C).
8. Turn the control knob in order to change
the percentage of steam used for
cooking.
9. Press the control knob to confirm the
percentage of steam that has been set
(for example 50%).
10. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
11. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking time set (for example 25 minutes).
12. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, turn the control knob to set
programmed cooking.
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13. Press the control knob to confirm the
end of cooking time (for example
13:30).
For safety reasons, it is not possible
to set the cooking end time by itself
without setting the cooking
duration.
14. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, wait a few seconds. A
request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
Preheating stage
Combination functions are always
preceded by a preheating stage, which
allows the appliance to heat up to cooking
temperature.
This stage is performed without using steam
and is indicated by the progressive increase
in the temperature level reached.
At the end of preheating the temperature
reaches the maximum set level.
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the food to
be cooked can be put in the oven.
15. Fill the reservoir as described in chapter
“Filling the reservoir”.
16. After having completed the reservoir
filling procedure, press the control knob
to start combination cooking.
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When using combination functions,
food can be placed in the oven
immediately or after preheating, as
the user prefers.
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