Dear V-ZUG Customer
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products.
Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please
take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with
the appliance and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the
time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.
Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe
said precautions can result in injury or damage to the appli
ance or fittings!
A Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
䡲 Indicates a list.
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These
operating instructions apply to the following models:
The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand
ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the
appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci
dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these
operating instructions.
In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1:
䡲 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Before using for the first time
䡲 The appliance must be installed and connected up to the electricity supply in ac-
cordance with the separate installation instructions. The necessary work should be
done by a qualified fitter or electrician.
䡲 Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with local regulations.
䡲 Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, please follow the tips
in the 'Using for the first time' section.
䡲 Make the desired user settings.
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Correct use
䡲 The appliance is only designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liability
is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
䡲 Not to be used as a room heater or humidifier.
䡲 Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any elec-
trical parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services
or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious
injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of
the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order,
follow the instructions given in the 'Repair service' section. Please contact Customer
Services if necessary.
䡲 Use original spare parts only.
䡲 Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass the appli-
ance on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions accompany the
appliance, together with the instructions on installation. In this way, the new owner
can inform themselves about how to use the appliance correctly and read the pertinent safety precautions.
Children in the home
䡲 Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Dan-
ger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from children.
䡲 The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating
instructions. Children are often unable to recognise the danger of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children can hurt themselves.
䡲 Use the childproof locking facility.
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Note on use
䡲 If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services.
䡲 If the appliance is not operating property, disconnect it from the electricity supply
immediately.
䡲 Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not get caught in the door
of the appliance as the electrical cable insulation could get damaged.
䡲 If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services.
䡲 Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before closing the
appliance door.
䡲 Objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were accidentally switched on
should not be stored in the cooking space. Do not store temperature-sensitive or
inflammable materials, e.g. cleaning agents, oven sprays, etc., in the cooking
space or in the warming drawer.
䡲 Keep the appliance door closed when grilling as the heat could otherwise damage
the operating and display elements or the fitted units above.
䡲 Also observe the special safety precautions in the 'Hob' section.
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Caution: Burn hazard!
䡲 The appliance gets very hot when in use.
䡲 Heat is produced during baking and roasting. The appliance door, especially the
glass, can get hot. Burn hazard – do not touch. Keep children away!
䡲 Overheated fat and oil can easily catch fire. Heating oil in the cooking space to
sear meat is dangerous and should not be done. Never try to extinguish burning
oil or fat with water – danger of explosion! Smother the flames with a damp cloth
and keep all doors and windows closed.
䡲 Do not pour spirits (e.g. brandy, whisky, schnapps, etc.) over hot food – danger
of explosion!
䡲 Accessories such as wire shelves and trays, etc. get hot in the cooking space.
Always wear protective gloves or use oven cloths.
䡲 Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when drying herbs, bread, mushrooms,
etc. If the foodstuff dries out too much, it can pose a fire hazard.
䡲 If you notice smoke from a possible fire coming from the appliance or from inside
the cooking space, keep the appliance door closed. Switch off the appliance or
disconnect it from the mains supply.
䡲 The appliance will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and cool down
only slowly to room temperature. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool
down before, for instance, cleaning it.
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Caution: Danger of injury!
䡲 When using or cleaning the appliance be careful not to put fingers in the door
hinges, otherwise there is a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved.
Particular care should be taken when children are around.
䡲 Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appliance
door poses danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or rest on the appliance door
or use it as a storage surface.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
䡲 Close the appliance door carefully.
䡲 Do not place baking trays, glass dishes, wire shelves or other objects directly on
the bottom heat element.
䡲 Using knives or cutting wheels on the original baking tray will visibly damage the
surface.
䡲 To prevent corrosion, allow the appliance to dry thoroughly after use – leave the
appliance door open in the at-rest position.
䡲 When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside it. Use a moderately
damp cloth. Do not spray the inside or the outside of the appliance with water. Do
not use a steam cleaner. If water gets inside the appliance, it can cause damage.
Note on the hob
䡲 Do not leave the hot plates switched on at a high power level without any cook-
ware for any length of time as this can damage them.
䡲 In case of overheating, switch the hot plate off and allow it to cool down complete-
ly! Do not stand cookware on it. Under no circumstances use cold water to cool it
down.
䡲 A hob guard can be fitted to protect small children. The Swiss Council for Accident
Prevention (bfu) in Berne can provide advice.
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Appliance description
Construction
1
2
3
4
5
1Operating and display elements
2Dials for the cooking zones *
3Door handle
4Appliance door
5Warming drawer *
* Depending on model
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Operating and display elements
Dials / Buttons
Cooking space temperature
A
Timer
B
Operating time
C
Switch-off time
D
Manual
E
Displays
Clock, operating time, switch-off time and timer
J
Symbols
Childproof lock
K
Timer
L
Indicator lights
Heating
O
Warming drawer *
P
* Depending on model
Adjusting knob
F
Operating mode
G
Warming drawer *
H
Illumination
I
Operating time
M
AUTO
N
In operation
Q
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Appliance door
1
Door seal
2
Bottom heat element (pivoting)
3
Illumination
4
Hot air fan
5
Cooking space ventilation
6
Grill / Top heat
7
9
(Level 5)
(Level 4)
(Level 3)
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(Level 2)
(Level 1)
11
12
13
Grill / Top heat guard
8
Cooking space temperature sensor
9
Levels
10
Protective foil
11
Wire shelf
12
Original baking tray
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Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time the following steps
should be taken:
A Remove all transport and packaging materials from the cooking space.
A If «0.00» and «AUTO» flash alternately in the digital display, simultaneously de-
press the and buttons and turn the adjusting knob to set the desired
time.
– After about 4 seconds the time is set.
A Heat the empty appliance (i.e. without the wire shelf, baking tray, etc.) using the
operating mode at the maximum cooking space temperature for around 1
hour. As there is likely to be some smoke and odour given off, we recommend ventilating the room well during this phase.
A If your appliance comes with hot plates, heat each hot plate individually (without
cookware) at full power for 5 minutes, then switch off and allow to cool down.
Again, ensure that the room is well ventilated throughout.
A If applicable, see the operating instructions on using a glass ceramic hob for the
first time and its operation, and follow the instructions given.
General operating instructions
The timer, operating time and switch-off time can be selected by pressing the appropriate button.
䡲 The symbol for the function selected illuminates in the digital display.
䡲 Turn the adjusting knob to change the setting.
䡲 After about 4 seconds the setting is set.
䡲 Additional settings or changes can be made at any time.
䡲 Press the button to cancel the settings.
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User settings
Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on.
The buttons may still be activated, but the heating element in the cooking space will
not come on.
Check that a delayed start has not been set. «AUTO» should not be illuminated
in the digital display.
Switching the childproof lock on
A Depress the and buttons at the same time for about 8 seconds.
– «.On» appears in the digital display.
A Turn the adjusting knob clockwise.
– «.OF» appears in the digital display.
– The symbol illuminates.
– After about 5 seconds, the time appears again next to the symbol.
Switching the childproof lock off
A Depress the and buttons at the same time for about 8 seconds.
– «.OF» appears in the digital display.
A Turn the adjusting knob clockwise.
– «.On» appears in the digital display.
– The symbol goes out.
– After about 5 seconds, the time appears again in the digital display.
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Baking and roasting
Operating modes
The operating modes available are described below.
Top / Bottom heat
Top / Bottom heat is the conventional method of
cooking. Heat comes from the heating elements
at the top and bottom of the cooking space. It is
only possible to bake and roast food on one
level. Depending on which level is being cooked
on, the top or bottom heat can be more or less
effective.
Especially suitable for roasting succulent joints, as
well as for baking pies, cakes, biscuits, etc.
Bottom heat
Bottom heat can be used for preserving foodstuffs
or for baking the bottom of pies, for instance,
well.
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Large grill
Keep appliance door closed when grilling.
Small grill
The large grill is suitable for grilling a large
amount of flat food and for gratinating large
dishes.
Use the wire shelf for grilling flat food and for
putting tins on.
The small grill is especially suitable for grilling
small amounts of flat food and gratinating in an
energy-saving way.
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When grilling, heat is transferred from the red hot heating element by infrared
radiation.
The small grill uses the inner heating element only; the large grill also uses top
heat.
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Convection
Grillforced convection
In addition to top / bottom heat, a fan circulates
the hot air evenly around the cooking space.
Suitable for making soufflées, eclairs and meringues on one level.
This operating mode uses both the large grill and
hot air at the same time.
To avoid excessively dirtying the cooking space,
put the food to be grilled in a shallow, heatproof
dish.
It is recommended that food be grilled on the wire
shelf at a cooking space temperature of between
150 °C and 190 °C. A baking tray lined with
aluminium foil placed at the lowest shelf level
serves as a drip tray.
Suitable for roasting chicken and meat as well as
for gratinating and browning.
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PizzaPlus
Hot air
Uses a combination of hot air and bottom heat to
bake the base of the food particularly intensively.
Especially suitable for baking juicy flans, quiches,
pizzas, etc. on one level.
Use the original baking tray or a round tin on the
wire shelf.
A heating element behind the back wall of the
cooking space heats up the air in the cooking
space. A fan circulates the hot air evenly around
the cooking space. The food is heated evenly
from all sides so that it is possible to bake on two
to three levels at the same time, thus saving
energy.
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Suitable for baking biscuits, flans and cakes on
several levels or roasting a joint of meat at the bottom and baking a gratin at the top of the cooking
space.
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Selecting an operating mode
How to select an operating mode is explained by means of an example.
Assume you want to bake a cake in a 25 cm long cake tin.
The 'Tips on settings' section gives:
PreheatlevelTime in mins.
Cake, 25 cm165–175yes150–55
The recommended cooking space temperature is given as a range to take account of
differences between recipes. For the first attempt, it is recommended the cooking
space temperature be set at the median value – in this example, 170 °C.
A Put the wire shelf in the cooking space at level 1.
Switching on
Burns hazard from heat produced during baking and
roasting! Please first read the 'Safety precautions' section.
A Set the dial for the operating mode to .
– The «In operation» indicator light illuminates.
A Set the dial for the cooking space temperature to 170 °C.
– The «Heating» indicator light illuminates.
– The «Heating» indicator light remains illuminated as long as the cooking space
is heating up.
– Once the temperature is reached, heating occurs at intervals so as to maintain
a constant cooking space temperature.
The cooking space temperature can be set at anywhere between 50 °C and
270 °C for all operating modes.
A Place the cake tin on the wire shelf.
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End of baking
A After baking for approximately 50 minutes, check to see whether the cake is done.
Insert a wooden skewer in the centre of the cake and if it comes out clean the cake
is ready. Otherwise put the cake back and continue to bake.
A Take the cake out of the cooking space when it is done.
Switching off
A Set the operating mode and cooking space temperature to «0».
– The indicator light goes out (provided no cooking zone is switched on).
The appliance is completely switched off when only the time is illuminated.
A Leave the appliance door in the at-rest position to allow the cooking space to cool
down.
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Optimal use
The recommended baking and roasting temperatures given in older recipe books are
likely to be too high and the recommended shelf levels in the cooking space not ideal.
The 'Tips on settings' section shows how to get the best use out of the appliance.
If in doubt, follow these tips. Note that the temperatures and times given in the tables
are based on typical methods of preparing food and thus are only indicative.
Cooking space temperature when using hot air
When baking or roasting with hot air, the cooking space temperature needs to be
around 20 °C lower than with top and bottom heat. Recipes often only give temperatures for baking or roasting with top and bottom heat. Compare them to the temperatures in the 'Tips on settings' section. If in doubt, select a lower temperature.
If the cake or roast is nice and brown on the outside but still doughy or raw
in the middle, it is usually a sign that the cooking space temperature is too
high.
Baking with hot air
Place a suitable baking form (round tin, spring form tin, cake tin, etc.) on the wire shelf.
Push the original baking tray right to the back of the cooking space for optimum air
circulation.
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Selecting the right level is particularly important when using hot air.
On one level
䡲 Put original baking tray or shallow baking
forms on the wire shelf at level 3.
3
䡲 Put deep baking form s, e.g. spring f orms or
gugelhopf (ring) tins, on the wire shelf and
bulky food, e.g. a loaf of bread, on the
original baking tray at level 1.
1
On two levels
䡲 Put original baking trays at levels 1 and 4.
On three levels
䡲 Put original baking trays at levels 1 and 3
and the wire shelf at level 5.
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4
1
5
3
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Saving energy
䡲 Avoid opening the appliance door frequently.
䡲 Only switch the illumination on if needed.
䡲 Use residual heat: for longer cooking times, i.e. over 30 minutes, set the cooking
space temperature to «0» some 5–10 minutes before the end. Exceptions: soufflé,
sponge, choux pastry and puff pastry.
To maintain ventilation of the cooking space, do not set operating mode
to «0».
Preheating
䡲 Do not preheat the cooking space unless recommended in the recipe or in 'Tips on
settings'.
䡲 Preheat briefly before grilling. See the grilling times given in 'Tips on settings'.
Minimize cleaning
䡲 To prevent food spills on the bottom of the cooking space, place protective foil
between the bottom of the cooking space and the bottom heat element. The appliance comes with protective foil in the bottom. To order more original protective foil
sheets, see the 'Accessories and spare parts' section for the article number.
䡲 When grilling, to minimize cleaning, place the original baking tray – lined with
aluminium foil – at level 1.
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Using accessories
䡲 It is important to put the food that is to be cooked or baked at
䡲 The original baking tray serves as a baking form for flans and
䡲 Frozen food products, such as quiche or bread buns, that do
䡲 Using extremely hard knives or cutting wheels (ceramic, carb-
䡲 The wire shelf can also be used for putting roasting tins and
䡲 The original baking tray is to be used the normal way round –
the right level in the cooking space. See the 'Tips on settings'
section for which level to use.
biscuits, etc. and as a shelf, e.g. when baking with hot air on
two levels, and as a drip tray for use with the wire shelf.
not fill the original baking tray shrink when they are cooked, especially if cooked at a high temperature. This is normal and unavoidable when using square baking trays. Taking the baking
tray out can also be more difficult. As it cools down, the baking
tray goes back to its original form. The wire shelf covered with
baking paper or a round baking tray placed on the wire shelf
can be used to cook such food on instead of the baking tray.
ide) to cut foodstuff on the original baking tray can damage the
surface.
baking forms, as well as meat and frozen pizza, etc, on.
not upside down.
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Clock functions
The appliance features the following clock functions:
䡲 Clock
䡲 Timer (the timer can be used at any time and independently of all other functions)
䡲 Operating time (time-controlled switch-off of the appliance)
䡲 Delayed start (time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance)
Setting and changing the time
A Depress the and buttons at the same time.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired time.
– The setting is taken over after about 4 seconds.
When the appliance is switched off, the brightness of the time display is dimmed between the hours of 22:00 and 6:00.
The time cannot be set if the delayed start function is activated.
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Timer
The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of
all other functions.
Setting
A Press the button.
– The symbol illuminates.
– «0.00» appears in the digital display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.
– The setting uses minute intervals.
– The maximum timer duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer starts in about 4 seconds.
– The symbol illuminates.
– The time appears in the digital display again.
When the timer is up:
– A sequence of 2 short acoustic signals is repeated for 2 minutes.
– The symbol flashes.
A Press the button to cancel the acoustic signal.
Checking and changing
A Press the button.
– The countdown to the time remaining appears.
A Turn the adjusting knob to change the timer duration.
Switching off before time
A Press the button.
– The countdown to the time remaining appears.
A Turn the adjusting knob setting the timer duration to «0.00».
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Operating time
The operating time is the length of time that an operating mode is switched on. The
operating mode automatically switches off when the operating time is up.
Setting
A Preheat the cooking space if necessary.
A Place the food in the cooking space.
A Press the button.
– The symbol illuminates.
– «0.00» appears in the digital display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired operating time.
The appliance starts in about 4 minutes.
– The and «AUTO» symbols illuminate.
– The time appears in the digital display again.
Example: You select the operating mode and 180 °C.
At 9:00 you set an operating time of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The appliance will switch off at 10:15.
Checking and changing
A Press the button.
A Turn the operating knob to change the operating time.
Switching off before time
A Set the operating mode and the cooking space temperature to «0».
A Set the operating time to «0.00».
A Press the button.
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End of operating time
– The appliance automatically turns off when the operating time is up.
– A sequence of four short acoustic signals is repeated for 2 minutes.
– The «AUTO» symbol flashes.
– The time is shown in the digital display.
A Press the button 2× to cancel the acoustic signal.
– The appliance can now be operated in manual mode.
A To switch off, set the operating mode and the cooking space temperature to «0».
Delayed start
The delayed start function helps you if you want to have a dish ready for a certain time
but you cannot switch the appliance on or off yourself at just the right time. Set the
operating time as well as the switch-off time. The appliance will switch on – with a
delay – and off again automatically.
Perishables should not be kept unrefrigerated too long
Setting a delayed start
A Place the food in the cooking space and select the operating mode and the cook-
ing space temperature.
A Press the button.
– The symbol illuminates.
– «0.00» appears in the digital display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired duration.
A Press the button.
– The and «AUTO» symbols illuminate.
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A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired switch-off time and thus the de-
layed start.
The switch-off time can be extended to 23 hours and 59 minutes at the most.
The delayed start is activated in about four seconds.
– The «AUTO» symbol illuminates.
– The time appears in the digital display.
– The operating mode remains switched off until the automatic start.
Example: You select the operating mode and 180 °C.
At 9:00 you set an operating time of 1hour and 15 minutes and a switchoff time of 12:30.
The appliance will switch on at 11:15 and got off again at 12:30.
Checking and changing
During the delayed start period, it is possible to change any of the settings.
Switching off before time
A Set the operating mode and the cooking space temperature to «0».
A Set the operating time to «0.00».
A Press the button.
At switchoff time
– The appliance automatically turns off when the switch-off time is reached.
– A sequence of four short acoustic signals is repeated for 2 minutes.
– The «AUTO» symbol flashes.
– The time is shown in the digital display.
A Press the button 2× to cancel the acoustic signal.
– The appliance can now be operated in manual mode.
A To switch off, set the operating mode and the cooking space temperature to «0».
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Tips on settings
Cakes
The cooking time and temperature guidelines for are for baking on two
levels at the same time.
PreheatLevel
Cake, 25 cm165–175
Whisked sponge
cake, ø 24 cm
Roulade / Swiss roll
Carrot cake
Gugelhopf
(ring cake)
Fruit tart with
short-crust pastry
Linzertorte,
ø 24–26 cm
Gingerbread50–60
Quark cheesecake,
ø 24–26 cm
180–19030–40
230–2403
220–2301 + 4
170–180
200
180–2001 + 4
170–180
160–17070–80
yes
1
1
1
Time in
mins.
50–55
5
55–60
50–55
45–55
55–60
Apple strudel
30
190–200
40–45
180–1901 + 4
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Savouries and biscuits
The cooking time and temperature guidelines for are for baking on two
levels at the same time.
Savouries
Ham croissants
Yeast pastries
Eclairs
Macaroons
Mailänderli (butter
biscuits), jam
biscuits
Chräbeli (aniseed
biscuits)
Time in
mins.
170–180
PreheatLevel
215–20
160–1701 + 415–25
200–2102
20–30
170–1801 + 4
yes
180–2003
15–25
160–1801 + 4
180–200120–30
175–185no1 + 430–35
160–170
120–25
155–1651 + 4
165–1703
15–20
yes
160–1701 + 4
140–1503
20–30
140–1501 + 4
Meringues90–100no
2
90–120
1 + 4
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Flans and pizza
The cooking time and temperature guidelines for are for baking on two
levels at the same time.
With frozen or fresh fruit that is very juicy pour the glaze on to the fruit flan
after the first 15–20 minutes.
Time in
mins.
45–55180–1901 + 4
Fruit flan
170–190
PreheatLevel
3
200–210
3
190–22017–25
Pizza (fresh)
220–2301 + 4
25–35
180–2103
yes
Vegetable flan
180–1901 + 4
45–55
200–210
3
180–21025–35
Cheese flan
165–1801 + 4
35–45
180–200
3
Quiche180–21025–35
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Bread and plaited bread
The cooking time and temperature guidelines for are for baking on two
levels at the same time.
Bread
Plaited bread
Raisin bread
Hazelnut wreath
Hazelnut plait
Soufflés and gratins
Casserole,
sweet / savoury
Time in
mins.
220–230
PreheatLevel
2
45–50
200–2201 + 4
5 mins.
200–210235–45
180–2001 + 430–40
190–200yes2
35–40
170–1905 mins.1 + 4
PreheatLevel
200–210
Time in
mins.
40–45
Potato gratin
(with raw potatoes)
190–20050–55
Cheese soufflé150–170
Chocolate soufflé160–190
yes1
45–60
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Meat
PreheatLevel
Time in
mins.
Roastbeef, 5 cm thick240–250no340–50
Beef shoulder,
7 cm thick
2 beef sirloin steaks,
2 cm thick
Veal shoulder,
5.5 cm thick
Pork shoulder, 6 cm
thick, roasted or braised
Leg of lamb, 9 cm thick
180–190yes270–100
260–2705 mins.57–10
200–210
80–100
180–19070–100
2
210–220100–120
yes
Meat loaf, 5 cm thick190–21070–90
Liver loaf180–200345–60
Fillet encased in puff
pastry
4 pork chops250–270
200–210130–40
5
5 mins.
12–16
4 sausages250–2604
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Poultry and fish
PreheatLevel
210–230yes
Time in
mins.
70–80
Chicken, 1-–1.2 kg
180–190no60–80
4 chicken halves220–230
2
50–60
5 mins.
2 whole trout230–26048–12
Filet of fish, ca. 600 g180–200no120–30
Gratinating
Time in
mins.
Toast
Ham and pineapple toastie,
4 servings
PreheatLevel
6 mins.4 or 5
5 mins.
4
260–270
8 servings
Vegetables3 or 4
6 mins.
Fish 3
4–5
5–10
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… Tips on settings
Low temperature cooking
PreheatLevel
Time in
hours.
Fillet of beef, 5 cm thick
80–90
Roast beef, 5 cm thick2½–3½
Loin of pork kidney end,
5 cm thick
100–1103–4
yes1
Cooking using a Römertopf (clay cooking pot)
Preheatlevel
Chicken, 1 kg
Joint, 1 kg90–100
220–250no1
Time in
mins.
60–70
Meat loaf, ca. 800 g40–50
2–3
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… Tips on settings
Drying and desiccating
Always keep your eye on foodstuffs when drying or
desiccating them – if they dry out too much, they can pose a
fire hazard!
A Only use healthy, ripe fruit and fresh mushrooms and herbs.
A Place the washed and chopped fruit, mushrooms or herbs on baking paper on the
wire shelf or on the original baking tray and put in the cooking space at the
appropriate level.
A When drying or desiccating, it is only possible to use at most one wire shelf and
two original baking trays at the same time.
A Turn the food at regular intervals to ensure even drying.
Wedge a wooden spoon between the underside of the operating panel and
the top of the appliance door, leaving about a 2 cm gap open.
PreheatLevel
Time in
Apples, peeled or unpeeled, cut into slices
or rings
Mushrooms, cut into
ca. 2 mm thick slices
70
50–60
12–13
1
no
1 + 4
1 + 3 + 5
Herbs1–1½
hours
4–5
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… Tips on settings
Bottling
Bottling involves preserving food in glass jars.
A Only use undamaged jars.
A Fill and seal the jars in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
A Put a maximum of five jars – ideally of the same size and each holding no more
than 1 litre – in the original baking tray and place at level 2 in the cold cooking
space, as shown in the diagram. The jars should not touch one another.
A Set the or operating mode to 150 °C and heat until the liquid in the jars
starts to bubble (with the operating mode this will be after about 60–90 minutes and with after about 35–40 minutes).
A Reduce the cooking space temperature to 0 °C and allow the jars to sterilise for
40 minutes.
A Turn off the operating mode using the dial and leave the appliance door open in
the at-rest position.
A Leave the jars in the cooking space to cool down completely. Finally, check that
the jars are sealed.
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Optional accessories
Warming drawer
Do not store combustible or flammable materials in the ap
pliance drawer!
If your appliance is fitted with a warming drawer, this can be used to warm tableware
or to keep food that is well covered warm for short periods.
A Press the button.
– The indicator light illuminates.
– The warming drawer is now switched on.
A Press the button again.
– The indicator light goes out.
– The warming drawer is now switched off.
It takes around 1 hour to prewarm tableware.
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Care and maintenance
Cleaning the exterior
A Avoid cleaning the surface of the appliance with abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents, stainless steel cleaner, scouring pads, wire wool, etc. as they can damage
the surface.
A Remove any dirt or excess cleaning solution as quickly as possible. Using a cloth
dampened with water, clean the surface (for metallic surfaces rub in the direction
of the original polish lines) and then polish with a soft cloth.
Appliance / Warming drawer
The drawer can be removed for ease of cleaning.
A Pull out the drawer as far as the stopper will allow, lift slightly and remove from the
front.
Cleaning the accessories
䡲 The wire shelf and shelf guides can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
䡲 The baking tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher. The non-stick effect, however,
will wear off with time.
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… Care and maintenance
Cleaning the cooking space
As the temperature sensor and the heating elements in the
cooking space can be easily damaged, care must be taken
not to bend them during cleaning.
After lifting the bottom heat element up to clean underneath,
lay it back down on the bottom of the cooking space, push
ing it down slightly at the back.
A Avoid using abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as they can
damage the surface.
A Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and then dry with
a soft cloth.
䡲 Depending on the model, the cooking space may have an enamel coating (smooth
surface) and in which case it can be cleaned using standard oven cleaners. Please
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Various parts in the cooking space can be easily removed for ease of cleaning.
Removing the shelf guides
A Lift the shelf guides slightly at the front and remove
from the front holes.
A Push the shelf guides to the back and remove from
the back holes.
A Reassemble in reverse order.
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… Care and maintenance
Removing the appliance door
A Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
A Fold the clamps on the door hinges 1
forward.
A Close the appliance door just enough
that it can be lifted out.
1
A To reassemble, push the hinges into the
holes from the front.
A Open the appliance door as far as it
will go and fold back the clamps on
the door hinges 1.
The following parts can also be removed
䡲 Grill / Top heat guard (pull out from the front).
䡲 Door seal
A Pull the seal slightly out at the corners and unhook.
1
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… Care and maintenance
Catalytic selfcleaning
Do not scrub the cooking space or use oven sprays, cleaning
pastes or household detergents in it. The catalytic coating
may otherwise become discoloured and the selfcleaning
properties may be destroyed.
Depending on the model, the cooking space may come supplied with a catalytic selfcleaning coating. The coating is matt and rough. During the catalytic cleaning process, food residues are burned off at temperatures of over 200 °C during normal use.
The cleaning process requires oxygen out of the air. A dirty catalytic coating should,
therefore, not be covered. Dried-up, baked-on food spills (e.g. burned-on meat sauce
or glaze) impair the cleaning effect and can be avoided as follows:
A When grilling, place the original baking tray – lined with aluminium foil – at
level 1.
A Wipe away food spills as soon as possible when still in a liquid form.
A Place protective foil between the bottom of the cooking space and the bottom heat
element.
For dried-up, baked-on food spills:
A Soften with a damp cloth and then wipe away.
A Use a plastic or wooden spatula to scrape off any larger dried-up, baked-on food
spills. Soften any stubborn rests with a damp cloth and then wipe away.
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… Care and maintenance
Only remove dried-up, baked-on food spills. Any remaining food residues will
eventually disappear after going through the baking and cleaning process a
number of times. In the case of a heavily soiled appliance or after being in
operation for several years, some stains may remain.
If the cooking space is heavily soiled, it is recommended that the empty cooking space
be heated for several hours at the maximum cooking space temperature using the
operating mode .
The life expectancy of the catalytic coating largely depends on the degree of soiling.
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Troubleshooting
What to do if …
… the appliance is not working and the displays are not
illuminated
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The fuse or automatic circuit
breaker for electrical instal-
A Change the fuse.
A Reset the automatic circuit breaker.
lation in the home is
defective.
䡲 The fuse or automatic circuit
A Call Customer Services.
breaker keeps blowing.
䡲 Interruption in the power
A Check the power supply.
supply.
… «0.00» and «AUTO» flash alternately in the digital display
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The time has not been set.A Set the time.
… «AUTO» flashes in the digital display
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The operating time function
A Press the button 2× to cancel the function.
is still activated.
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… Trouble-shooting
… «AUTO» is illuminated in the digital display
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The time function is
activated.
A First put duration back to «0.00» and then press
the button 2× to cancel the time function.
… the symbol is illuminated in the digital display
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The childproof lock is
A Switch the childproof lock off.
activated.
… the illumination is not working
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The light bulb is defective.A Call Customer Services as a special kind of light
bulb is needed.
… when grilling, thick smoke is given off
Possible causeSolution
䡲 The food is too near to the
heating elements.
䡲 The cooking space temper-
A Check that the level being used is as recom-
mended in the 'Tips on settings'.
A Reduce the cooking space temperature.
ature is too high.
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… Trouble-shooting
… when heating up, thick smoke is given off
Possible causeSolution
䡲 During cooking, fat and
grease may be deposited
on a heating element that is
not in use. At a later point in
A Clean the heating elements when they have
cooled down. Do not use strong detergent or
scouring pads, as these could damage the
heating elements.
time when a different operating mode is switched on,
the heating element heats
up and burns off the fat or
grease. It stops giving off
smoke when all the fat and
grease has burned off.
After a power failure
After a power failure «0.00» and «AUTO» flash alternately in the display.
Setting the time
A Depress the and buttons at the same time.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the time.
– The setting is taken over after about 4 seconds.
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Tips and tricks
The baking or roast looks good on the outside, but is still doughy
or raw in the middle
䡲 The baking or roasting time can be reduced only slightly by increasing the cooking
space temperature (cooked on the outside and raw on the inside). Lower the temperature of the cooking space slightly and lengthen the cooking time
correspondingly.
Cake collapses
䡲 Check your settings with those given in the 'Tips on settings' section.
䡲 Reduce the cooking space temperature by 10 °C and possibly extend the baking
time.
䡲 Bake the finished cake mixture immediately. Follow the mixing times given in re-
cipes. With whisked sponge cakes, for example, beat the egg yolk mass and the
egg whites slightly longer.
䡲 Check the recipe: adding too much baking powder, for instance, can cause
problems.
Uneven browning
䡲 Uneven browning is to a certain degree normal. More even browning is generally
achieved at lower temperatures. If necessary, lower the temperature of the cooking
space slightly and extend the cooking time correspondingly.
䡲 When baking with hot air, check that the shelf levels used correspond to those re-
commended in the 'Tips on settings' section.
䡲 Do not push baking tins or bulky foodstuff right to the back of the cooking space.
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… Tips and tricks
The baking has come out lighter on one tray than on the other
䡲 When baking on more than one tray at the same time, the baking produce is not
always ready simultaneously. Give the tray with the baking that is not so brown a
little longer.
Measuring the cooking space temperature using own thermometer
䡲 In accordance with an internationally accepted norm, the cooking space temper-
ature is measured when the appliance is empty. Taking own temperature measurements can be imprecise and not suitable for checking how exact the cooking
space temperature is.
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Hob
Do not leave the hot plates switched on at a high power level
without any cookware for any length of time, as this can
damage them.
In case of overheating, switch the hot plate off and allow it
to cool down completely! Do not stand cookware on it. Under
no circumstances use cold water to cool it down.
A hob guard can be fitted to protect small children. The Swiss
Council for Accident Prevention (bfu) in Berne can provide
advice.
Depending on the model, the hob comes with a glass ceramic plate or with hot plates.
For the glass ceramic plate, please also read the corresponding operating instructions.
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… Hob
Operating the cooking zones
Dials for the cooking zones
1
Indicator lights for the cooking zones
1
Dials for the cooking zones
2
2
The dials are for switching the respective cooking zones on and off and regulating the
power level. After heating up, the cooking zone switches on and off intermittently, according to the power level selected.
Switching on / off
A To switch on: Turn the dial to the required power level.
䡲 1 = lowest power level
䡲 6 = highest power level
– The operating light illuminates.
A To switch off: Turn the dial to 0.
– The operating light goes out when all the cooking zones and the operating
mode are switched off.
Switching on the second heating ring / frying zone
Depending on the features of the glass ceramic hob, there may be a second heating
ring and/or frying zone back right and/or front left.
A Turn the dial past power level 6 as far as it will go.
– There is an audible click.
A Turn the dial to the required power level.
Switching off the second heating ring / frying zone
A Turn the dial to 0.
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… Hob
Hot plates
䡲 Do not use pots and pan that are smaller than the hot plate, as this can cause the
outer zone of the hot plate to overheat. Over time, the hot plate will become damaged and the chrome steel ring will become loose or break.
䡲 Frequent overboiling (especially if using pans that are too small) can cause pitting
corrosion in the outer zone of the hot plate.
Cleaning and maintenance
A Allow the hot plates to cool down before cleaning. Wipe clean with a slightly
damp cloth. Remove food soiling with fine wire wool.
A Once to twice per week use a standard hot plate cleaner to restore and protect
the hot plates.
There is a rust-free chrome steel ring around the hot plates to protect the edge.
Over time, the heat will cause the ring to become discoloured, turning yellow.
Discolouration is normal and cannot be removed by cleaning.
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… Hob
Cookware
The base of the cookware should have no sharp rims or
edges. Only use cast iron cookware with a smooth enam
elled base.
䡲 Electric cookware with a stable base is suitable for use with the glass ceramic hob.
The base should be at least 2.5 mm thick and multi-layered.
䡲 The outside layer should ideally be made of chrome-nickel steel.
䡲 Electric cookware has a slightly concave base when cold. When it is heated up
and expands, the base becomes flat ensuring good contact with the surface of the
cooking zone.
䡲 The cookware must not wobble on the surface during use.
䡲 Pot and pan bases must correspond to the size of the cooking zone. Using too
large a pan will result in the base of the pan being heated unevenly and possibly
being damaged as a consequence.
䡲 Glass and ceramic cookware conduct heat poorly and therefore should not be
used.
䡲 Ensure that the base of the cookware is dry, otherwise when heated a film of steam
can form. Heat transfer is reduced and can cause the cooking zone to overheat.
A Place the cookware exactly on the cooking zone markings.
Cookware bases made of aluminium or aluminium alloys can leave stubborn
abrasion marks.
Use cookware suitable for use with glass ceramic hobs.
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Accessories and spare parts
Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts.
Accessories
Original baking tray
Wire shelf
Drip tray
Pair of unperforated biscuit trays
Pair of perforated biscuit trays
Roller runner
Spare parts
Protective foil for bottom of cooking space
(set of 5)
Door seal
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Disposal
Packaging
䡲 All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are
marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
䡲 Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
䡲 Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially
through children playing.
䡲 Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the
mains by a qualified electrician. Then cut the mains cable.
Disposal
䡲 The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If disposed of
correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
䡲 The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not be
disposed of in normal household waste.
䡲 The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on waste
disposal.
For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product,
please contact the local authorities, the local recycling facilities for household
waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance.
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Notes
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Index
A
Accessories .............................. 54
Ordering ............................. 59
Using.................................. 24
Adjusting knob .......................... 11
Appliance description................. 10
Appliance door
Removing ............................ 42
Appliance drawer...................... 40
B
Baking..................................... 15
Baking with hot air..................... 21
Before using for the first time .......... 5
Biscuits .................................... 31
Bottling .................................... 38
Bottom heat .............................. 15
Bread...................................... 33
Browning
Uneven ............................... 48
Buttons..................................... 11
C
Cakes ..................................... 30
Care ....................................... 40
Childproof lock ......................... 14
Children in the home.................... 6
Cleaning
Accessories.......................... 40
Cooking space..................... 41
Exterior................................ 40
Convection............................... 17
Cooking using a Römertopf (clay
cooking pot) ............................. 36
Cooking zones.......................... 51
Cookware................................ 53
D
Delayed start............................. 28
Desiccating .............................. 37
Dials ....................................... 11
Disconnection ........................... 55
Display elements........................ 11
Disposal................................... 55
Drying foodstuffs ........................ 37
E
End of baking time..................... 20
Energy saving ........................... 23
F
Fish ......................................... 35
Flans ....................................... 32
G
Gratin...................................... 33
Gratinating............................... 35
Grill
Large grill ............................ 16
Small grill ............................ 16
Grill-forced convection ................ 17
H
Hob ........................................ 50
Hot air..................................... 18
Baking ................................ 21
Levels.................................. 22
Hot plates ................................ 52
I
Indicator lights........................... 11
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… Index
L
Levels
Hot air................................ 22
Low temperature cooking............ 36
M
Maintenance............................ 40
Malfunction........................ 45, 59
Meat ...................................... 34
O
Operating elements ................... 11
Operating instructions ................ 13
Operating mode ....................... 15
Selecting............................. 19
Operating time
Operating mode .................. 27
Optional accessories ................. 39
Orders .................................... 59
P
Packaging ............................... 55
Pizza ...................................... 32
PizzaPlus ................................. 18
Plaited bread............................ 33
Poultry..................................... 35
Power failure ............................ 47
Preheating ............................... 23
Q
Queries................................... 59
Quick instructions ...................... 60
R
Repair service........................... 59
Roasting .................................. 15
Römertopf (clay cooking pot) ....... 36
Round tin ........................... 18, 21
S
Safety ..................................... 55
Safety precautions ..................... 50
Before using for the first time ..... 5
Children in the home ............... 6
Correct use............................ 6
Note on the hob..................... 9
Note on use .......................... 7
Savouries................................. 31
Self-cleaning............................. 43
Service agreements.................... 59
Service centre........................... 59
Small grill................................. 16
Soufflé..................................... 33
Spare parts .............................. 54
Ordering............................. 59
Switching off
Cooking zone...................... 51
Operating mode................... 20
Switching on
Cooking zone...................... 51
Operating mode................... 19
Switch-off time .......................... 28
Symbols............................... 2, 11
T
Time
Setting ................................ 25
Timer ...................................... 26
Tips and tricks........................... 48
Tips on settings ......................... 30
U
Uneven browning...................... 48
User settings ............................. 14
Using for the first time............. 5, 13
W
Warming drawer ................ 39, 40
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Repair service
The 'Troubleshooting' section will help you to carry out small
repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling
out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it.
Whether you contact us for repairs or orders, please always state the serial number
(FN) and the name of the appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service
sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or address book.
FN
You will also find the same details on the certificate of guarantee, the original sales
invoice and the identification plate of the appliance.
A Open the appliance door.
– The identification plate is on the left-side panel.
If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG LTD service centre
using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
Queries, orders, service agreements
For administrative or technical queries or problems, as well as for ordering spare parts
and accessories, please contact our head office in Zug on tel. 041 767 67 67.
As regards the maintenance of all our products, when the warranty expires you have
the option of taking out a service agreement. We will be happy to send you the necessary forms.
Appliance
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Quick instructions
Please first read the safety precautions in these operating
instructions!
To set the time
A Depress the and buttons at the same time.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the time.
– The setting is taken over after about 4 seconds.
To set the timer
A Press the button.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.
– The setting is taken over after about 4 seconds.