KitchenAid KOQCX 45600 Owner's manual

Instructions for use

Important safety instructions 4

EC Declaration of conformity 9

Safeguarding the environment 9

Installation 9

Mounting the appliance 9

Prior to connecting 10

After connecting 10

Before first use 10

Accessories 11

Probe placing 12

Appliance features 13

Control panel 13

Key lock 14

Messages 14

Shortcuts 15

On/Off/Pause 16

Kitchen timer 16

Changing settings 17

Specials 21

Sous Vide 27

Steam Defrost 29

Reheat 30

Manual 31

Assisted Mode 37

Maintenance & Cleaning 38

Data for test heating performance 40

Technical specification 40

Introduction to “Chef Touch”41

How to apply the “Chef Touch” method 42

The cooking bags 43

Preparing bags 43

Machine operation indications 44

How to cook in a steam oven 45

How to use the blast chiller 46

Indications concerning storing the packs in a refrigerator/freezer 46

How to use the steam oven for heating 47

Cooking table 48

Cooking and preparation tips 51

Recommended use and tips 53

Trouble shooting guide 54

After-Sales Service 54

Scrapping of household appliances 54

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Important safety instructions

YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read

and observed at all times.

This is the danger symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to

potential risks to themselves and others. All safety warnings are preceded

by the danger symbol and the following terms:

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will cause serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could cause serious injury.

All safety warnings give specific details of the potential

risk present and indicate how to reduce risk of injury,

damage and electric shock resulting from improper use of

the appliance.

Carefully observe the following instructions:

•Use protective gloves to perform all unpacking and

installation operations.

•The appliance must be disconnected from the power

supply before carrying out any installation work.

•Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a

qualified technician, in compliance with the

manufacturer’s instructions and local safety

regulations. Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

•Power cable replacement must be carried out by a

qualified electrician. Contact an authorised service

centre.

•Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.

WARNING

DANGER

These instructions shall also be available on website: www.kitchenaid.eu

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•The power cable must be long enough for connecting

the Appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the main

power supply.

•For installation to comply with current safety

regulations, an all-pole disconnect switch with

minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be used.

•Do not use multiple plug adaptors if the oven is fitted

with a plug.

•Do not use extension leads.

•Do not pull the power supply cable.

•The electrical components must not be accessible to

the user after installation.

•Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the

body and do not operate it when barefoot.

•This appliance is designed solely for use as a domestic

appliance for cooking food. No other type of use is

permitted (e.g.: heating rooms or outdoor use). The

Manufacturer declines all responsibility for

inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

•This appliance is intended to be used built-in. Do not

use it freestanding.

•The appliance and its accessible parts become hot

during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching

heating elements.

•Very young (0-3 years) and young children (3-8 years)

shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

•Children from 8 years and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack

of experience and knowledge can use this appliance

only if they are supervised or have been given

instructions on safe appliance use and if they

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understand the hazards involved. Children shall not

play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance should not be done by unsupervised

children.

•During and after use, do not touch the heating

elements or interior surfaces of the appliance: risk of

burns. Do not allow the appliance to come into

contact with cloths or other flammable materials until

all the components have cooled down completely.

•At the end of cooking, exercise caution when opening

the appliance door, letting the hot air or steam exit

gradually before accessing the appliance. Do not

obstruct the vent apertures.

•Use oven gloves to remove pans and accessories,

taking care not to touch the heating elements.

•Do not place flammable materials in or near the

appliance: a fire may break out if the appliance is

inadvertently switched on.

•Do not use the microwave oven for heating anything

in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases

and may cause damage when opening or may explode.

•Do not use the microwave oven for drying textiles,

paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other

combustible materials. Fire could result.

•Do not leave the appliance unattended, especially

when using paper, plastic or other combustible

materials in the cooking process. Paper can char or

burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating

foods.

•Use containers suitable for use in a microwave oven

only.

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•Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur

without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a

sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

•Do not use microwave oven for deep-frying, because

the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

•After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in

a baby food jar, always stir and check the temperature

before serving.

Ensure the lid and the teat is removed before heating.

•If alcoholic beverages are used when cooking foods

(e.g. rum, cognac, wine), remember that alcohol

evaporates at high temperatures. As a result, there is a

risk that vapors released by the alcohol may catch fire

upon coming into contact with the electrical heating

element.

•Do not use microwave oven for cooking or reheating

whole eggs with or without shell since they may

explode even after microwave heating has ended.

•If material inside/outside the appliance should ignite or

smoke is observed, keep appliance door closed and

turn the appliance off. Disconnect the power cord or

shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

•Do not over-cook food. Fire could result.

•Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required.

Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition

could lead to deterioration of the surface that could

adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly

result in a hazardous situation.

•Never use steam cleaning equipment.

•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the appliance door glass since they

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can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering

of the glass.

•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this

appliance.

This type of appliance is specifically designed to heat

or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or

laboratory use.

•Do not remove any cover. The door seals and the

door seal areas must be regularly inspected for

damage. If these areas are damaged the appliance

should not be operated until it has been repaired by a

trained service technician.

•Service only to be carried out by a trained service

technician. It is hazardous for anyone other than a

trained person to carry out any service or repair

operation, which involves the removal of any cover,

which gives protection against exposure to microwave

energy.

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Safeguarding the environment

Disposal of packing materials

• The packaging material is 100% recyclable and

is marked with the recycle symbol ( ).

• The various parts of the packing must therefore

be disposed of responsibly and in full

compliance with local authority regulations

governing waste disposal.

Energy saving tips

• Only pre-heat the microwave oven if specified

in the cooking table or recipe.

• Use dark lacquered or enameled baking moulds

as they absorb heat far better.

• Switch the appliance off 10/15 minutes before

the set cooking time. Food requiring prolonged

cooking will continue to cook even once the

appliance is switched off.

Scrapping the product

• This appliance is marked in conformity with

European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

• By ensuring this product is disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and

human health, which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

• The symbol on the product or on the

accompanying documentation indicates that it

should not be treated as domestic waste but

must be taken to an appropriate collection

centre for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment.

• This oven, which is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, complies with European Regulation

( ) n. 1935/2004 and has been designed, manufactured and sold in conformity with the safety

requirements of the “Low Voltage” directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent

amendments), the protection requirements of “EMC” 2004/108/CE.

EC Declaration of conformity

After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it

has not been damaged during transport and that

the appliance door closes properly.

In the event of problems, contact the dealer or the

nearest After-sales Service.

To prevent any damage, only remove the appliance

from its polystyrene foam base at the time of

installation.

Installation

Follow the supplied separate mounting instructions

when installing the appliance.

Mounting the appliance

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1. O

PEN THE DOOR, remove the accessories and

ensure the oven is empty RINSE THE WATER

CONTAINER

with tap water (no detergents) and

then fill it to the "MAX" mark.

SLIDE THE WATER CONTAINER into it's socket

until it engages the contact point and sits firmly

in place.

2. R

UN THE CALIBRATION FUNCTION and follow on

screen instructions.

N

OTE

THE WATERPUMP responsible for filling and

draining the steam boiler is now activated. It will

initially sound louder during airpumping and

lower when water is filling the pump again.

T

HIS IS NORMAL and no concern for alarm.

AFTER CALIBRATION, let the oven cool to room

temperature and then wipe dry any damp areas

if present.

E

MPTY THE WATER CONTAINER and dry it off

before further use.

3. R

UN THE FORCED AIR FUNCTION at 200°C for

about an hour to eliminate the smell and fumes

of the protective grease and insulating materials.

The window should be kept open during this

operation.

Before first use

Check that the voltage on the rating plate

corresponds to the voltage in the home.

Do not remove the microwave inlet protection

plates located on the side of the microwave oven

cavity wall. They prevent grease & food particles

from entering the microwave inlet channels.

Ensure the microwave oven cavity is empty before

mounting.

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check

that the microwave oven door closes firmly against

the door support and that the internal door seal is

not damaged. Empty the microwave oven and

clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

mains cord, if it is not working properly, or if it has

been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the

mains cord in water. Keep the cord away from hot

surfaces.

Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

If the power supply cord is too short, have a

qualified electrician or serviceman installer an

outlet near the appliance.

The power supply cord must be long enough for

connecting the appliance, once fitting in its housing,

to the main power supply.

For installation to comply with current safety

regulations, an all-pole disconnect switch with

minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.

Prior to connecting

The appliance can be operated only if the

microwave oven door is firmly closed.

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The

manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury

to persons, animals or damage to objects arising

from the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems

caused by the user’s failure to observe these

instructions.

After connecting

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GENERAL

T

HERE ARE a number of accessories available on

the market. Before you buy, ensure they are

suitable for cooking with steam and hot air in

combination.

P

LACE A CONTAINER on the Wire Shelf. It can hold

greater weights than the baking tray or steam tray

can.

E

NSURE THAT THERE IS a space of at least 30 mm

between the upper rim of the container and the

cavity ceiling to allow sufficient steam entrance to

the container.

CHOOSING COOKING CONTAINER

U

SE PERFORATED COOKING containers whenever

possible, e.g. for cooking vegetables. The steam

has free access to the food from all sides and the

food is cooked evenly.

S

TEAM EASILY REACHES into the space between big

pieces of food such as large potatoes. This ensures

even and effective cooking. It enables a large

quantity to finish in the same amount of time as a

smaller quantity. Placing (spacing) food to allow the

steam even and easy access to individual pieces of

food enables it to be cooked in the same amount

of time as smaller quantities.

M

ORE COMPACT DISHES such as casseroles or

bakes, or food such as peas or asparagus spears,

which have very small / no space between them

will take longer to cook because the steam has less

space to work in.

SPONGE

T

HE SUPPLIED SPONGE is used for wiping off

residual condensation that may be present in the

cooled oven after cooking. It is important that you

allow the oven to cool off to avoid scalding.

WIRE SHELF

T

HE WIRE SHELF allows hot air circulation around

the food. Put food directly

on it or use it as support

for pots, cake tins and

other cooking receptacles.

When you put food directly on the Wire shelf,

place the Baking & Drip tray under it.

BAKING & DRIP TRAY

U

SE THE BAKING & DRIP TRAY beneath the Wire

Shelf and Steam tray. It may also be used as a

cooking utensil or as a baking tray.

T

HE BAKING & DRIP TRAY

is used to collect the

dripping juices and food

particles that otherwise

would stain and soil the

interior of the

oven. Avoid placing vessels directly on the oven

bottom.

STEAM TRAY

U

SE THE STEAM TRAY for foods such as fish,

vegetables and potatoes.

U

SE THE OVEN WITHOUT

THE STEAM TRAY

for foods

such as rice, and grains.

WATER CONTAINER

T

HE WATER CONTAINER IS LOCATED behind the

door and is accessible as soon as the door is

opened.

A

LL COOKING FUNCTIONS

except Forced Air require the

water container to be full.

F

ILL WATER CONTAINER to the

"MAX" mark with tap water.

U

SE ONLY fresh tap water or

still bottled water. Never use

distilled or filtered water nor any other liquids in

the water container.

I

T IS IMPORTANT TO EMPTY THE WATER CONTAINER

AFTER EACH USE

. This is for hygienic reasons. It also

prevents condensate from building up inside the

appliance.

C

AREFULLY (slowly not to spill) pull the water

container out of it's compartment. Keep it

horizontal to allow remaining water to drain out of

the valve seat.

PROBE

T

HE PROBE IS DESIGNED to

measure the internal

temperature of your food

between the range of 30°C -

100°C. As soon as the set

temperature is reached, the appliance

switches off and displays

"Temperature is reached" in the

display.

N

EVER IMMERSE the probe in water

when cleaning. Simply wipe clean with

a damp cloth or kitchen roll after use.

Accessories

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1. P

LACE THE TEMPERATURE

PROBE in the food while

it is still on the kitchen

counter.

E

NSURE as much as

possible of the probe

length is inserted in the

food.

This will ensure more

accurate temperature

reading.

2. P

LACE the prepared food in the oven.

3. F

LIP THE PROBE LID BACK AND Connect the

temperature probe to

the oven wall socket

and ensure the cord is

free also after the oven

door is closed. Both

the socket and probe

plugg are without

current.

TEMPERATURE COOKING

T

HE TEMPERATURE PROBE

should normally be inserted

so that the tip of the probe

is positioned in the thickest

part of the food, as this is the part

that takes the longest time to heat.

T

HE TIP OF THE PROBE must not touch

any bones which the food may

contain.

Also, avoid placing the

probe in fatty areas of

the food as these areas

heat up more quickly

giving misleading end

temperatures.

The probe should, if possible, be positioned so that

the tip does not touch the walls or the bottom of

the cooking vessel.

T

HE TEMPERATURE which is set must be higher than

the current temperature of the food.

I

T IS NOT POSSIBLE to use the probe when making

sweets, jam and marmalade, or dishes which need

to be cooked or simmered for a long period. This

is because the; highest temperature which can be

set is 100°C.

N

EVER IMMERSE the probe in water when cleaning.

Simply wipe clean with a clean, damp cloth or

kitchen roll after use.

T

HE OVEN MUST NOT BE OPERATED with the

temperature probe in the cavity if it is not plugged

into the oven.

If you do operate the oven without complying

with the above you will damage the probe.

O

NLY USE THE SUPPLIED or by service

recommended food probe. Other brands on the

market will not give proper results and may

damage your oven.

CHICKEN

W

HEN THE PROBE is used to

roast chicken, the tip

should be positioned in the

fleshiest part of the

chicken, i.e. on the inside of

the thigh just behind the leg. It must not touch any

bones.

LAMB

W

HEN COOKING A LAMB

JOINT

/ LEG OF LAMB,insert

the tip of the probe into

the thickest part so that it

does not touch the bone.

PORK

W

HEN COOKING PORK, e.g.

pork shoulder, gammon,

silver side, etc, the probe

should be inserted into the

'end' of the joint rather than

through the layer of fat on

the surface. Avoid placing the tip of the probe in

fatty areas of the pork.

FISH

T

HE PROBE CAN BE USED

WHEN COOKING WHOLE

FISH, large fish such as pike

or salmon. Position the tip

of the probe in the thickest part, not too close to

the backbone.

Probe placing

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Appliance features

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Shelf levels

Steam inlet Temperature sensor

Door seal

Water container

Valve seat

Lift & Pull

Push

Forced air fan

Probe lid / Oven wall socket

Control panel

Multifunction Knob

On/Off/Pause button

Language

Calibrate

Time

Appliance and display setting

Digital Display

Adjust Knob

Back button

OK Button

Start Button

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1. P

RESS THE BACK AND OK BUTTONS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND KEEP PRESSED

UNTIL TWO BEEPS ARE HEARD (3 SECONDS).

U

SE THIS FUNCTION to hinder children from using the oven unattended.

WHEN THE LOCK IS ACTIVE, all buttons are non-responsive.

P

LEASE NOTE: These buttons only work in conjunction when the

oven is turned OFF.

A

CONFIRMATION MESSAGE is displayed for 3 seconds before

returning to the previous view.

T

HE KEY LOCK ID DEACTIVATED the same way it was activated.

Key lock

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WHEN USING SOME OF THE FUNCTIONS the oven may stop and prompt you to perform an action or simply

advice on which accessory to use.

W

HEN A MESSAGE APPEAR:

- Open the door (if needed).

- Perform the action (if needed).

- Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button.

Messages

25%

Key lock

has been activated

Key lock

has been deactivated

Draining boiler

Please remove and empty the container

Press OK/Select button when done

Cooking nearly finished

Please check on food

Empty and refill container with water

Please stir food

Please turn food

Do not open oven door

during calibration

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1. T

URN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until Shortcut is displayed .

2. T

URN THE ADJUST KNOB to choose your favorite shortcut.

The most frequently used function is pre-selected.

3. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection.

4. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB / OK BUTTON to make the needed

adjustments.

5. P

RESS THE START BUTTON.

TOFAVORTHEEASEOFUSE, the oven automatically compiles a

list of your favorite shortcuts for you to use.

W

HEN YOU BEGIN using your oven, the list consists of 10 empty

positions marked "shortcut". As you use the oven over time, it

will automatically fill in the list with shortcuts to your most

frequently used functions.

W

HEN YOU ENTER THE SHORTCUT MENU, the function you have

been using mostly, will be pre-selected and positioned as

shortcut #1.

N

OTE: the order of functions presented in the shortcut menu will automatically change according to your

cooking habits.

Shortcuts

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Shortcut

Your most used cooking functions

Bread

Shortcut

Your most used cooking functions

Bread

French fries

Shortcut

Your most used cooking functions

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T

HE APPLIANCE IS TURNED ON/OFF OR PAUSED using the On/Off button.

WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS TURNED ON, all buttons function normally and the 24 hour clock is not

displayed.

W

HEN THE APPLIANCE IS TURNED OFF, all but one button are non-responsive. Only the OK button (see

Kitchen Timer) will work. The 24 hour clock is displayed.

N

OTE: The oven behavior may differ from the above described, depending on the ECO function being

turned ON or OFF (see ECO for more information).

THE DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS IFU assume that the oven is turned ON .

On/Off/Pause

1. TURN THE OVEN OFF by turning the Multifunction Knob to the Zero position or pressing the On/ Off

button.

2. P

RESS THE OK BUTTON.

3. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the desired length of the timer.

4. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to start the timer countdown.

U

SE THIS FUNCTION when you need a kitchen timer to measure

exact time for various purposes such as standing times for

roasts and cooking on cook top.

T

HIS FUNCTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE when the oven is switched

off or in standby mode.

A

N ACOUSTIC SIGNAL will be heard when the timer has finished to count down.

P

RESSING THE STOP BUTTON before the timer has finished will switch the timer off.

Kitchen timer

00 : 00 : 00

(HH) (MM) (SS)

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Turn +/- to set Timer, OK to Start

Timer

Turn +/- to prolong, Ok to switch off

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1. T

URN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until Settings is shown.

2. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to choose one of the settings to adjust.

W

HEN THE APPLIANCE IS FIRST PLUGGED IN it will ask you to set the Language and 24 hour Clock.

AFTER A POWER FAILURE the Clock will flash and needs to be reset.

YOUR OVEN HAS a number of functions which can be adjusted to your personal taste.

Changing settings

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Settings

1. PRESS THE OK BUTTON

2. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to choose one of the available

languages.

3. PRESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change.

Language

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Language

Calibrate

Time

Appliance and display settings

English

Türkçe

Français

Please select language

Language

has been set

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1. T

URN THE ADJUST KNOB until Time is displayed.

2. PRESS THE OK BUTTON. (The digits flicker).

3. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the 24 hour clock.

4. P

RESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change.

THE CLOCK IS SET AND IN OPERATION.

Clock setting

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Time

Brightness

Volume

Appliance and display settings

Time

has been set

Press +/- to set time, OK when done

12 : 30

(HH) (MM)

1. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until Brightness is displayed.

2. PRESS THE OK BUTTON.

3. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the level of brightness suitable

to your preference.

4. P

RESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm your selection.

Brightness

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Brightness

Time

Volume

Appliance and display settings

Brightness

has been set

Medium

High

Low

For normal living conditions

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1. T

URN THE ADJUST KNOB until Volume is displayed.

2. PRESS THE OK BUTTON.

3. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the volume on high, medium,

low or mute.

4. P

RESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change.

Volume

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Volume

Brightness

Eco Mode

Appliance and display settings

1. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until Eco Mode is displayed.

2. PRESS THE OK BUTTON

3. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to turn the ECO setting ON or OFF.

4. PRESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change.

W

HEN ECO IS ON, the display will automatically dim down after

a while to save energy. It will automatically light up again when a

button is pressed or the door is opened.

W

HEN OFF IS SET, the display will not turn off and the 24 h clock

will always be visible.

Eco

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Eco Mode

Volume

Calibrate

Appliance and display settings

Eco Mode

is active

On

Off

Minimal power consumption

Volume

has been set

Medium

High

Low

For normal living conditions

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O

NCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED:

The time can easily be increased in 1 minute steps by pressing the Start button. Each press

increases the time.

B

Y TURNING THE ADJUST KNOB, you may toggle between the

parameters to select which you wish to alter.

P

RESSING THE OK BUTTON selects and enables it to be

changed (it flashes). Use the up / down buttons to alter your

setting.

P

RESS THE OK BUTTON AGAIN to confirm your selection. The oven continues automatically

with the new setting.

B

Y PRESSING THE BACK BUTTON you may return directly to the last parameter you changed.

1. PRESS THE OK BUTTON. It is important that you do not open the door until the entire process is

complete.

2. P

RESS THE OK BUTTON.

3. PRESS THE START BUTTON.

BEFORE USING THIS FUNCTION,

E

NSURE the water container is filled with fresh tap water.

CALIBRATION

THE BOILING TEMPERATURE OF WATER is air pressure dependent.

It boils easier at high altitudes than at sea level.

D

URING THE CALIBRATION the appliance is automatically

configured to the current pressure ratios at the present location. This may cause more steam than usual -

It is normal.

A

FTER CALIBRATION

LET THE OVEN COOL OFF and wipe dry the damp parts.

R

ECALIBRATION

USUALLY the calibration is carried out once and should be enough if the oven is permanently installed in a

house.

H

OWEVER, if you have installed your appliance in a mobile home or similar, moved to another town or in

any other way altered the altitude where it is installed, it must be recalibrated before use.

Calibrate

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Calibrate

Eco Mode

Language

Calibration of water boiling point

Do not open oven door

during calibration

Calibrate

00:10

COOK TIME

14:22

END TIME

During cooking

200 g

00:70

COOK TIME

WEIGHT

High

POWER

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