V-ZUG 698 Operating instructions

Steam cooker

Steam S

Operating instructions

VZUG Ltd

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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 modifica-

tions for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.

Symbols used

A Indicates step-by-step instructions.

– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.

䡲 Indicates a list.

Validity

The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These

operating instructions apply to the following models:

Variations in features depending on the model are noted in the text.

td, CH-6301 Zug, 2008

Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe

said precautions can result in injury or damage to the appli

ance or fittings!

Denotes useful tips for the user.

Type Model no. Size system

ST-S 696 55

ST-S 698 60

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Contents

Safety precautions 5

Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appliance description 9

Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

User settings 12

Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cooking 16

Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Example of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Optimal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Clock functions 20

Setting / Changing the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Delayed start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tips on settings 26

Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Regenerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

… Contents

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Care and maintenance 31

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning the cooking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Descale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Troubleshooting 39

What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Tips and tricks 45

Accessories and spare parts 46

Technical data 48

Disposal 49

Notes 50

Index 53

Repair service 55

Quick instructions 56

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Safety precautions

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, un-

less 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.

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.

… Safety precautions

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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-

trically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Serv-

ices or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause

serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the function-

ing 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 appli-

ances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appli-

ance – there is a danger that children can hurt themselves.

䡲 Use the childproof locking facility.

… Safety precautions

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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.

Caution: Burns hazard!

䡲 The appliance gets very hot when in use.

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 Do not pour spirits (e.g. brandy, whisky, schnapps, etc.) over hot food – danger

of explosion!

䡲 Accessories such as tins and trays, etc. get hot in the cooking space. Always wear

protective gloves or use oven cloths.

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.

… Safety precautions

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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 Using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray or the perforated cooking

tray will visibly damage the surface.

䡲 Objects that can rust should not be used in the cooking space as they can cause

rust in the cooking space.

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

1

Operating and display elements

7

Shelf guides

2

Door seal

8

Water tank

3

Appliance door

9

Stainless steel tray

4

Steam vent

10

Perforated cooking tray

5

Cooking space temperature sensor

11

Water filter (3x)

6

Steam inlet

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

6

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… Appliance description

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Operating and display elements

Buttons

Symbols

Displays

A

Operating mode

B

Timer

C

Adjusting knob

D

Operating time and switch-off time

E

Off

F

Operating mode

G

Timer

H

Operating time

I

Switch-off time

J

Time

K

Time, cooking temperature, duration, timer

L

Communications interface

AB C DEL

KFGHIJ

… Appliance description

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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 packaging and transport materials from the cooking space.

A If is flashing in the display, turn the adjusting knob to set the de-

sired time.

– The display stops flashing after around 15 seconds and the time is set.

A Clean the appliance and the accessories thoroughly.

General operating instructions

The operating mode, operating time and switch-off time can be selected by pressing

the appropriate button once or more.

䡲 The symbol for the function selected illuminates or flashes.

䡲 A recommended value flashes in the display.

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 last setting change.

䡲 Additional settings or changes can be made at any time.

䡲 Press the button to switch off the appliance.

If needed, adjust the user settings to the water hardness.

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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.

The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings.

▪ off *

▪ on

▪ invisible

▪ visible *

▪ 0–15 ˚fH

▪ 16–35 ˚fH

▪ 36–50 ˚fH *

* Factory setting

Childproof lock

Time display

Water hardness

A Hold button depressed for 5 seconds.

… User settings

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Childproof lock

The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on.

Switching the childproof lock on / off

A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.

– appears in the display.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– appears in the display for childproof lock off.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– appears in the display.

A Turn the adjusting knob to change the display to for childproof

lock on.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

A Press the button to exit user settings.

– The user setting selected is activated.

Operation with childproof lock activated

If the button is pressed when the childproof lock is activated:

– A double acoustic signal is emitted.

– Nothing happens when the button is pressed.

– appears in the display.

A When the childproof lock is activated, simultaneously press the and

buttons.

– 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.

… User settings

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Time display

Select between

䡲 (invisible)

䡲 (visible)

Switching the time display on / off

A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.

– appears in the display.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– appears in the display.

A Turn the adjusting knob until appears in the display for time dis-

play visible.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– flashes in the display.

A Turn the adjusting knob.

– appears in the display for time display invisible.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

A Press the button to exit user settings.

– The user setting selected is activated.

If «invisible» is selected, the time display is not illuminated when the appliance

is off, minimizing electricity consumption. When the appliance is on, the time

is displayed.

… User settings

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Water hardness

The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale.

The system can be optimised for households with soft water (also through using a wa-

ter softening appliance) and medium water hardness by changing the user settings to

the relevant range of water hardness.

There are three settings for water hardness:

The factory setting is set at hard type water.

A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.

– appears in the display.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– appears in the display.

A Turn the adjusting knob until appears in the display for hard

water.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

– flashes in the display.

A Turn the adjusting knob until the appropriate water hardness appears.

– for medium water hardness and for soft water respectively

appear.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

A Press the button to exit user settings.

– The user setting selected is now set.

Type Water hardness [°fH]

Soft 0.5 to 15

Medium 16 to 35

Hard 36 to 50

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Cooking

Operating modes

The appliance has four different operating modes for steaming. For each operating

mode, the temperature setting is preset and cannot be changed.

Steaming at 100 °C

Steaming at 90 °C

Steaming at 80 °C

This setting is suitable for:

䡲 Cooking all types of vegetable

䡲 Cooking rice, cereals and pulses

䡲 Cooking ham, pork loin

䡲 Cooking mussels

䡲 Extracting juice from fruit

䡲 Regenerating food

䡲 Defrosting and cooking vegetables

This setting is suitable for:

䡲 Cooking sensitive desserts and flans

䡲 Preserving fruit

䡲 Gently regenerating food

This setting is suitable for:

䡲 Poaching and cooking meat (fillet) and fish

… Cooking

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Steaming at 40 °C

Example of settings

The procedure is explained using steaming carrots as an example.

The tips on settings gives:

A Put the chopped carrots into the perforated cooking tray and then put in the cook-

ing space at any level.

Filling the water tank

䡲 All operating modes require the water tank to be full.

A Fill the water tank up to the «MAX 1.25L» mark with cold, fresh drinking water and

slot into position.

This setting is suitable for:

䡲 Defrosting sensitive food such as meat and fish

䡲 Making yoghurt

Vegetables (fresh) Time in mins.

Carrots 10–20

Use drinking water only to fill the water tank – do not use

bouillon, wine, etc. Similarly, do not use demineralised (fil

tered) or distilled water.

… Cooking

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Refilling with 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.

Switching on

A Press the button once or more to select the desired operating mode – in this

example, steaming at 100 °C .

– The symbol illuminates.

– appears in the display.

A Press the adjusting knob to start the appliance straightaway.

Switching off

A Press the button.

– The symbol goes out.

– With all operating modes, steam may be released at the end of process.

– The steam is gradually released from the cooking space into the room – this

takes around a minute – so that there is no sudden rush of steam when the ap-

pliance door is opened. The appliance door can, however, be opened as

soon as the steaming process has finished.

– The cooling fan can continue to run for a certain length of time after the appli-

ance has been switched off.

A Take the finished vegetables out of the cooking space.

A Wipe up any water on the bottom of the cooking space with a soft cloth.

The appliance is switched off when the symbols are no longer illuminated.

… Cooking

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Emptying the water tank

When the appliance is switched off, the residual water is pumped back into the water

tank.

A When finished, remove and empty the water tank.

A Dry the water tank and slot back into position in the appliance.

A Leave the appliance door open to allow the cooking space to cool down and dry.

Optimal use

Saving energy

䡲 Avoid opening the appliance door frequently as this can length the cooking time.

Using accessories

The water in the tank may be hot.

If the residual water is not pumped off immediately, then this is because:

For safety reasons, the residual water is only pumped off when it is below

80 °C.

Any operating mode can be started again at any time.

䡲 The stainless steel tray serves as a drip tray for use with the per-

forated cooking tray. The stainless steel tray can also be used

for cooking meat or vegetables in liquid (e.g. sauerkraut with

pork loin) as well as for regenerating dishes on.

䡲 The perforated cooking tray is for steaming fresh or frozen veg-

etables as well as for regenerating dishes on.

䡲 Using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray or the

perforated cooking tray will damage the surface.

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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 / Changing the time

A Depress the and buttons at the same time.

– The set time, e.g. , and the symbol flash.

A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired time.

A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

When the appliance is switched off, the brightness of the display is dimmed between

the hours of 22:00 and 6:00.

The clock cannot be altered if the delayed start function has been activated,

and in which case a double acoustic signal is emitted.

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