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User Manual
- Owner's manual - (English)
- Quick instruction guide - (English)
- Product Information - (English)
- Data Sheet - (English)
- Energy Label - (English)
- Before using for the first time
- Basic operation
- Time-setting options
Table of contents
Before using for the first time
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the appliance and accessories.
Initial use
You need to make settings for initial use before you can use your appliance.
Setting the time on the clock
Once the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure, the time flashes on the display. The time starts at "12:00". Set the current time.
Requirement: The function selector must be set to the "Off" position .
1. Use the or button to set the time.
2. Press the button. The time that is set appears on the display.
Tip: You can go to the basic settings → Page 16 to specify whether or not the time should be shown on the display
Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time
Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.
1. Remove any accessories and leftover packaging, such as polystyrene pellets, from the cooking compartment.
2. Before heating the appliance, wipe the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Keep the room ventilated while the appliance is heating.
4. Set the type of heating and temperature. .→ "Basic operation", Page 11
5. Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking time.
6. Wait until the cooking compartment has cooled down.
7. Clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a dish cloth.
8. Clean the accessories using soapy water and a dish cloth or soft brush
Basic operation
Switching on the appliance
▶ Turn the function selector to any position other than the "Off" position .
a The appliance is switched on.
Switching off the appliance
▶ Turn the function selector to the "Off" position .
a The appliance is switched off.
Setting the type of heating and temperature
1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting.
The appliance starts heating after a few seconds.
3. When your food is ready, switch off the appliance.
Tips
- The most suitable type of heating for your food can be found in the description of the type of heating.
- You can also set a cooking time and end time on the appliance. → "Time-setting options", Page 12
Changing the type of heating
You can change the type of heating at any time.
▶ Use the function selector to set the required type of heating.
Changing the temperature
You can change the temperature at any time.
▶ Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
Rapid heating
To save time, you can use rapid heating to shorten the preheat time. Only use rapid heat-up when a temperature of over 100 °C has been set. After rapid heating, it is best to use the following types of heating:
- 3D hot air
- Top/bottom heating
Setting rapid heating
To ensure an even cooking result, do not place the food in the cooking compartment until rapid heating has come to an end.
1. Use the function selector to select rapid heating .
2. Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
a Rapid heating starts after a few seconds.
a When the rapid heating process ends, an audible signal sounds and the heating indicator goes out.
3. Use the function selector to set a suitable type of heating.
4. Place the food in the cooking compartment.
Steam assistance
If you are using steam-assisted cooking, steam is produced in the cooking compartment. This gives the food a crispy crust and a shiny surface. Furthermore, the food becomes tender and juicy inside and there is only a minimal reduction in its volume.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! While the appliance is in operation, the water bowl reaches high temperatures.
▶ Never remove the water bowl while the appliance is in operation.
▶ Only remove the water bowl once it has cooled down.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.
▶ Open the appliance door carefully.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
ATTENTION! Only use the water bowl that is enclosed with the appliance.
▶ Never fill the bowl while cooking. Only use the water bowl to cook with steam assistance.
▶ Before you use other functions, first remove the water bowl.
▶ Do not use hard, metallic or sharp objects or aggressive cleaning agents.
Steam-assisted cooking
Tip: When preparing food and dishes with steam-assisted cooking, use a temperature setting above 100 °C to ensure optimal steam generation. Observe the information in the table. → Page 29 Requirement: The oven must be cold.
1. Place the water bowl onto the floor of the appliance.
2. Fill the water bowl in accordance with the specified quantity.
3. Use the function selector to set Hot air Steam .
4. Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
a After a few seconds, the appliance starts to heat and activates the steam-assisted cooking.
Ending steam-assisted cooking
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Once the cooking compartment has cooled down:
‒ Take out the water bowl and clean with a soft cloth.
Tip: Wipe away stubborn limescale marks with a soft cloth moistened with vinegar or lemon juice. Clean using soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.
Time-setting options
Your appliance has different time-setting options, with which you can control its operation.
Setting the timer
The timer runs independently of the appliance when it is in operation. The timer can be set when the appliance is switched on or off, up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. The timer has its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time which has elapsed.
Note: The timer and cooking time cannot count down at the same time. If a cooking time has already been set, you cannot set the timer.
1. Press the button repeatedly until is highlighted in the display.
2. Use the or button to set the timer duration.
The timer duration can be set in 30-second increments up to 10 minutes. Above 10 minutes, the time increments become longer the higher the value.
a The timer starts and the timer duration begins to count down after a few seconds.
a An audible signal sounds and the timer duration is zero in the display when the timer duration has elapsed.
3. Once the timer duration has elapsed: ‒ Press any button to switch off the timer.
Changing the timer
You can change the timer duration at any time.
Requirement: is highlighted on the display.
▶ Use the or button to change the timer duration.
a The appliance applies the change after a few seconds. Cancelling the timer You can cancel the timer duration at any time.
Requirement: is highlighted on the display.
▶ Use the button to reset the timer duration to zero.
a After a few seconds, the appliance applies the change and goes out.
Setting the cooking time
You can set a cooking time for operation of up to 23 hours 59 minutes.
Requirement: The type of heating and temperature or setting are set.
1. Press the button repeatedly until is highlighted in the display.
2. Use the or button to set the cooking time.
The cooking time can be set in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour, and then in 5-minute increments.
a The appliance starts heating and the cooking time counts down after a few seconds.
a If the cooking time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds and the display shows the cooking time as zero.
3. When the cooking time has elapsed:
‒ Press any button to end the audible signal before it sounds.
‒ To set a cooking time again, press the button.
‒ When your food is ready, switch off the appliance.
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