V-ZUG Combi-Steam SL, CombiSteam SL with GourmetSteam Operating Instructions Manual
VZUG LTD
CombiSteam Cooker
CombiSteam SL
Operating instructions
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 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 Specifies the steps that must be taken and the order in which they must be taken.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
䡲 Marks a list.
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Validity
These operating instructions apply to the following models:
Type Model no. Size system
CST-SL 697 55
CST-SL 699 60
Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text.
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate.
© V-ZUG LTD, CH-6301 Zug, 2005
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Contents
Safety precautions 5
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance description 9
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User settings 14
Cooking and baking 18
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting an operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking / Changing the cooking space
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Optimal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Soft roasting 31
Food probe 35
Food probe temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Clock functions 39
Setting and changing the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Delayed start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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… Contents
Tips on settings 48
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Regenerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Professional baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Baking with hot air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Baking with hot air humid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Soft roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Care and maintenance 55
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cleaning the cooking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Descale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing a defect light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting 63
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tips and tricks 67
Accessories and spare parts 70
Technical data 71
Disposal 72
Index 73
Repair service 75
Quick instructions 76
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Safety precautions
The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand
ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the
appliance is essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please
follow the tips given in these operating instructions.
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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… Safety precautions
Correct use
䡲 The appliance is 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 The appliance should only be installed and operated in a room with an ambient
temperature of between 5 °C and 35 °C. In the event of frost, there is a danger
that residual water left in the pumps can freeze, causing damage. In this case, you
should contact Customer Services.
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 Only original spare parts may be used.
䡲 Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appliance or
pass it 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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… Safety precautions
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.
Caution: Danger of burning!
䡲 The appliance gets very hot when in use.
䡲 The appliance door, especially the glass, can get hot. Danger of burning: Do not
touch the glass. Keep children away!
䡲 Steam and water droplets may escape when the appliance door is opened. Do
not put your hands into the appliance if there is steam in it!
䡲 In the professional baking mode, at the start of the hot air phase steam may escape
from the steam vent.
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.
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… Safety precautions
䡲 Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when drying herbs, bread, mushrooms,
etc. If the foodstuff dries out too much, this can pose a fire hazard.
䡲 If you notice smoke coming from the appliance or from 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. Please allow sufficient time for the appliance to
cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
Caution: Danger of injury!
䡲 When using or cleaning the appliance be careful not to get fingers trapped 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 Using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray or the perforated cooking
tray will damage the surface.
䡲 Objects that can rust should not be used in the cooking space as they can cause
rust.
䡲 Silver cutlery should not be used in the cooking space.
䡲 After use, remove any water on the bottom of the cooking space with a soft cloth.
Leave the appliance door open so that the cooking space can cool down.
䡲 When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside the appliance. Use
a moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the inside or outside of the appliance with
water. Do not use a steam cleaner. If water gets inside the appliance, it can cause
damage.
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Appliance description
Construction
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Operating and display elements
1
Cooking space ventilation
2
Illumination
3
Hot air blower
4
Door seal
5
Appliance door
6
Steam vent
7
Cooking space temperature sensor
8
Steam inlet
9
Socket for food probe
10
Shelf guides
11
Water tank
12
Food probe
13
Wire shelf (2×)
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Stainless steel tray
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Perforated cooking tray
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Water filter (3×)
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… Appliance description
Operating and display elements
HI P J Q KLMN
ABC D E FGRO
Buttons
Illumination
A
Cooking space / food probe temperature
B
Operating mode
C
Adjusting knob
D
Timer
E
Operating time and switch-off time
F
Off
G
Symbols
Cooking space temperature
H
Food probe temperature
I
Operating mode
J
Timer
K
Operating time
L
Switch-off time
M
Time
N
Displays
Plain text display
O
Temperature
P
Time, duration and timer
Q
Communications interface
R
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… Appliance description
Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time the following steps
should be taken:
A Remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space.
A If the display on the right side is flashing , turn the adjusting knob
to set the desired time.
– The display stops flashing after around 15 seconds and the time is set.
A Clean the appliance and the accessories thoroughly.
If needed, adjust the user settings to the water hardness.
A Fill the water tank up to the «MAX 1.25L» mark with cold, fresh drinking water and
slot into position.
A Press the button 3×.
– «Professional baking» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
– The symbol lights up.
–The symbol flashes.
C
– The temperature display flashes .
A Adjust the cooking space temperature to 180 °C by turning the adjusting
knob.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A After 30 minutes press the button.
– The appliance switches off.
A Remove any water on the bottom of the cooking space.
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… Appliance description
General operating instructions
Operating using the buttons
The operating mode, cooking space temperature and food probe temperature as well
as the cooking time and various other functions can be selected by pressing the appropriate button once or more.
䡲 The symbol for the function selected lights up or flashes.
䡲 The display flashes with a recommended value.
䡲 Turn the adjusting knob to change the recommended value.
䡲 Press the adjusting knob to start the appliance straightaway.
䡲 If the adjusting knob is not pressed, the appliance will start automatically around
15 seconds after the settings were last changed.
䡲 Additional settings or changes can be made at any time.
䡲 Press the button to switch off the appliance.
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… Appliance description
Operating using the plain text display
When the appliance is switched off, the adjusting knob is used to display plain
text, to select the different operating modes and to confirm.
䡲 Press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display.
䡲 Turn the adjusting knob to scroll through the menu.
䡲 Press the adjusting knob again to confirm the menu selection.
䡲 Press the button to switch off the appliance.
Select «back» and press the adjusting knob to return to the previous
menu level.
Select and press OK
Soft roasting
Select and press OK
Descaling
Select and press OK
Set time
Select and press OK
User settings
Select and press OK
back
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User settings
You can change the appliance settings to suit your own preferences. The procedure
is the same for all user settings.
A Press the adjusting knob to activate the plain text display.
A Turn the adjusting knob until «User settings» is displayed.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A Turn the adjusting knob to display options.
A Select desired user settings and press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A Press the button to exit.
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… User settings
The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings.
Select and press OK
Soft roasting
Select and press OK
Descaling
Select and press OK
Set time
Select and press OK
User settings
▪ Text in Deutsch *
Select and press OK
back
User settings
Language
▪ Texte en français
▪ Testo italiano
▪ Text per rumantsch
▪ Text in English
User settings
Childproof lock
User settings
Time display
User settings
Acoustic signal
User settings
Illumination
User settings
Water hardness
User settings
back
▪ off *
▪ on
▪ invisible
▪ visible *
▪ low
▪ loud *
▪ automatically with door *
▪ only with key
▪ 0–15 ˚fH
▪ 16–35 ˚fH *
▪ 36–50 ˚fH
* Factory setting
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… User settings
Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent children from accidentally switching the appliance on.
If the / buttons or the adjusting knob are pressed when the childproof
lock is activated:
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– «Childproof lock» appears in the plain text display.
– Nothing happens when either button is pressed.
A When the childproof lock is activated, hold depressed the button and press
the / buttons or the adjusting knob.
– The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can now be used as normal.
– The childproof lock is automatically reactivated 10 minutes after the appliance
has been switched off.
The / and buttons can be used irrespective of whether the childproof lock is activated or not.
Clock
Select between
䡲 «invisible»
䡲 «visible»
If «invisible» is selected, the time display is not lit up when the appliance is off,
minimizing electricity consumption. When the appliance is on the time is
displayed.
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… User settings
Illumination
Select between
䡲 «automatically with door»
䡲 «only with key»
With the «automatically with door» setting, the illumination automatically comes on
when the appliance door is opened and goes off again when it is closed.
Press the button to switch the illumination on or off at any time.
If the illumination is not switched off by pressing the button, it will go out
automatically 30 minutes after use.
Water hardness
The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale.
The system can be optimised for households with very soft water (also through using
a water softening appliance) and very hard water, by changing the user settings to
the relevant range of water hardness.
There are three settings for water hardness:
Type Water hardness [°fH]
Very soft water 0 to 15
Medium water 16 to 35
Very hard water 36 to 50
The factory settings are set at medium type water.
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Cooking and baking
Operating modes
The operating modes available are described below.
Steaming
Recommended cooking space temperature: 100 °C
(corresponding to maximum boiling temperature)
Range: 30 °C to 100 °C
A Press the button 1×.
– «Steaming» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the steaming mode, steam flows from the boiler into the cooking space. At the same
time, the heating process is supported by hot air. The food is heated up or cooked by
the steam.
䡲 Cooking vegetables at 100 °C
A Use the perforated cooking tray to steam vegetables.
A Add salt to the vegetables ideally after cooking.
䡲 Cooking rice, cereal products and pulses, adding some liquid, at 100 °C
A Put the food in a suitable glass or porcelain dish, add some liquid and place
on the wire shelf.
䡲 Poaching meat and fish at 80 °C to 100 °C
A Use the perforated cooking tray greased lightly with fat or the stainless steel tray
to poach meat and fish.
䡲 Extracting juice from fruit and berries at 100 °C
A For ease of use, place the unperforated cooking tray with a lip (accessory)
underneath the perforated cooking tray.
䡲 Preparing tricky desserts such as crème caramel at 90 °C
A Place dishes on the perforated cooking tray.
䡲 Making yoghurt at 40 °C
A Place pots or bowl on the perforated cooking tray.
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… Cooking and baking
Regeneration
Recommended cooking space temperature: 120 °C
Range: 100 °C to 150 °C
A Press the button 2×.
– «Regeneration» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the regenerating mode, the cooking space is heated by steam and hot air, allowing
food to be regenerated quickly and evenly without drying it out.
䡲 Regenerating dishes or leftovers at 110 °C to 130 °C
A Put the desired amount of food in a dish (not plastic) and then place on the wire
shelf at level 1 or for two portions at levels 1 and 5. The food does not have
to be covered over.
䡲 Preparing (semi-)ready and frozen meals at 110 °C to 130 °C
A Put the desired amount of food in a dish (not plastic) and then place on the wire
shelf.
A maximum of four plates of food can be regenerated at the same time as follows:
䡲 To regenerate three plates of food at the
same time
A Put stainless steel tray at level 1 and
wire shelves at levels 3 and 5.
䡲 Four portions
6
5
3
1
A Cooking tray at level 1
A First wire shelf at level 3
A Stainless steel tray at level 5
A Second wire shelf at level 6
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… Cooking and baking
Professional baking
Recommended cooking space temperature: 210 °C
Range: 100 °C to 230 °C
A Press the button 3×.
– «Professional baking» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the professional baking mode, the food is placed in the cold, unheated cooking
space. In phase one, the food is steamed and then – the length of time depending on
the quantity of food – phase two, i.e. the hot air phase, comes on automatically.
䡲 Baking large loaves of bread using white, wholewheat or wholemeal flour and
yeast or sour dough at 210 °C to 220 °C
A Place the bread dough on the stainless steel tray or in a suitable, rust-proof bak-
ing dish (made of glass, ceramic, silicon, etc.).
䡲 Baking bread buns using white, wholewheat or wholemeal flour and yeast or sour
dough at 220 °C to 230 °C
A Place the bread buns on the stainless steel tray. Baking paper can be used as
normal.
䡲 Baking gugelhopf (ring cake) and savarin (yeast cake), etc. at 200 °C to 220 °C
A Place the prepared dough on the stainless steel tray or in a suitable, rust-proof
baking dish (made of glass, ceramic, silicon, etc.).
䡲 Baking puff pastry, with or without a filling, fresh or deep frozen, at 200 °C to
220 °C
A Place the puff pastry on the stainless steel tray – do not brush the top of the puff
pastry.
It is not possible to achieve consistently good results if the professional baking
operating mode is used several times in succession. The cooking space must
cool down between two professional baking sessions until «Residual heat» no
longer appears in the plain text display. Only in this way is another steaming
phase possible.
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… Cooking and baking
Hot air
Recommended cooking space temperature: 180 °C
Range: 30 °C to 230 °C
A Press the button 4×.
– «Hot air» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the hot air mode, a heating element at the back of the appliance heats up the air
inside the cooking space. A fan circulates the hot air evenly around the cooking
space. The food is warmed evenly from all sides so that it is possible to bake on one
or two levels at the same time.
䡲 Baking cakes, biscuits, flans
A Put the mixture or dough in the usual baking form and then place on the stainless
steel tray or the enamelled cake tray (accessory) to bake.
Hot air humid
Recommended cooking space temperature: 180 °C
Range: 30 °C to 230 °C
A Press the button 5×.
– «Hot air humid» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the hot air humid mode, a heating element at the back of the appliance heats up
the air inside the cooking space. A fan circulates the hot air evenly around the cooking
space. The steam produced during baking is largely retained in the cooking space
ensuring the food retains its moisture. It is possible to bake on one or two levels at the
same time.
䡲 Baking gratins, soufflés and yeast-risen pastry
A Put mixture or dough in the usual baking form and then place on stainless steel
tray or enamelled cake tray (accessory) to bake.
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… Cooking and baking
Hot air + steaming
Recommended cooking space temperature: 180 °C
Range: 30 °C to 230 °C
A Press the button 6×.
– «Hot air + steaming» «Oven temperature» appear in the plain text display.
In the hot air + steaming mode, a heating element at the back of the appliance heats
up the air inside the cooking space. A fan then circulates the hot air evenly around the
cooking space. The amount of steam can be increased by pressing the adjusting knob. The supply of steam can be interrupted by pressing the adjusting
knob again.
䡲 Individual preparation of food using dry and humid heat (e.g. meat)
A When cooking meat, add steam during the first third of the cooking time.
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… Cooking and baking
Example of settings
The procedure is explained using baking bread as an example.
Tips on settings gives:
Professional baking Level Time in mins.
Bread 210–220 1 40–50
A Place the formed bread dough on the stainless steel tray and allow to proof briefly.
A Put the stainless steel tray into the cold cooking space at level 1.
Filling the water tank
Use drinking water only to fill the water tank – do not use
bouillon, wine, demineralised (filtered) or distilled water, etc.
䡲 All operating modes – with the exception of – require the water tank to be full.
䡲 In the operating mode, the water tank can stay in the appliance without it af-
fecting the end cooking result.
A Fill the water tank up to the «MAX 1.25L» mark with cold, fresh drinking water and
slot into position.
Refilling the water
The contents of the water tank normally suffice for one cooking session.
If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled:
A Only fill the water tank up to a maximum of 0.5 l to ensure that the water does not
overflow when it is pumped back.
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