AEG BSK798380M User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Steam oven
BSK798380M

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The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................. 3
1.1 Children and vulnerable people
safety..................................................... 3
1.2 General Safety.................................4
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................... 5
2.1 Installation........................................5
2.2 Electrical connection........................6
2.3 Use.................................................. 7
2.4 Care and cleaning............................7
2.5 Steam Cooking................................ 8
2.6 Internal lighting................................ 8
2.7 Service.............................................8
2.8 Disposal........................................... 8
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................... 9
3.1 General overview.............................9
3.2 Accessories..................................... 9
4. HOW TO TURN OVEN ON AND OFF....... 10
4.1 Control panel................................. 10
4.2 Display........................................... 11
5. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................12
5.1 Initial Cleaning .............................. 12
5.2 First connection............................. 13
5.3 Initial preheating............................ 13
5.4 How to set: Water hardness.......... 13
6. DAILY USE................................................ 14
6.1 How to set: Heating functions........ 14
6.2 Water drawer................................. 15
6.3 How to use: Water drawer............. 15
6.4 How to set: Steamify - Steam
heating function................................... 16
6.5 How to set: SousVide Cooking...... 18
6.6 How to set: Assisted Cooking........ 18
6.7 Heating functions........................... 19
6.8 Notes on: Moist Fan Baking...........22
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS.................................22
7.1 Clock functions description............ 22
7.2 How to set: Clock functions........... 23
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8. HOW TO USE: ACCESSORIES................ 24
8.1 Inserting accessories..................... 24
8.2 Using Trivet and Grill- /
Roasting pan........................................25
8.3 Food Sensor.................................. 26
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS....................... 28
9.1 How to save: Favourites................ 28
9.2 Function lock..................................28
9.3 Automatic switch-off.......................29
9.4 Cooling fan.....................................29
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................... 29
10.1 Cooking recommendations.......... 29
10.2 Moist Fan Baking......................... 29
10.3 Moist Fan Baking -
recommended accessories..................30
10.4 Cooking tables for test institutes..31
11. CARE AND CLEANING...........................33
11.1 Notes on cleaning........................ 33
11.2 How to remove: Shelf supports ...34
11.3 How to use: Steam Cleaning....... 34
11.4 Cleaning Reminder...................... 35
11.5 How to clean: Water drawer........ 35
11.6 How to use: Descaling................. 36
11.7 Descaling reminder......................37
11.8 How to use: Rinsing.....................37
11.9 Drying reminder........................... 38
11.10 How to use: Drying.................... 38
11.11
How to remove and install: Door..........38
11.12 How to replace: Lamp................39
12. TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 40
12.1 What to do if.................................40
12.2 How to manage: Error codes....... 42
12.3 Service data.................................43
13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY............................ 43
13.1 Product Information Sheet
according to UK Ecodesign and Energy
Labelling Regulations.......................... 43
13.2 Energy saving.............................. 44
14. MENU STRUCTURE................................45
14.1 Menu............................................45
14.2 Submenu for: Cleaning................ 45
14.3 Submenu for: Options..................46
14.4 Submenu for: Setup.....................46
14.5 Submenu for: Service.................. 47
15. IT'S EASY!............................................... 47
16. TAKE A SHORTCUT!.............................. 49
17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.............50
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
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the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and
persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall
be kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when in use and when cooling down.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
•This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
•Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
•Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in
structure.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre
or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
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•The means for disconnection must be incorporated in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
•WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
•Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or
ovenware.
•Use only the food sensor (core temperature sensor)
recommended for this appliance.
•To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the shelf
support and then the rear end away from the side walls.
Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
• Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
• Before mounting the appliance, check if the oven door opens without restraint.
• The appliance is equipped with an electric cooling system. It must be operated with the
electric power supply.
• The built-in unit must meet the stability requirements of DIN 68930.
Cabinet minimum height (Cabinet under the work‐
top minimum height)
578 (600) mm
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Cabinet width 560 mm
Cabinet depth 550 (550) mm
Height of the front of the appliance 594 mm
Height of the back of the appliance 576 mm
Width of the front of the appliance 595 mm
Width of the back of the appliance 559 mm
Depth of the appliance 567 mm
Built in depth of the appliance 546 mm
Depth with open door 1027 mm
Ventilation opening minimum size. Opening placed
on the bottom rear side
560x20 mm
Mounting screws 4x25 mm
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door or the niche below the
appliance, especially when it operates or the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it
cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed
from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
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• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
• This appliance is supplied without a main plug and a main cable.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each use.
• Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can
release.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully. The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture
of alcohol and air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the
door.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on
the appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
– do not put ovenware or other objects in the appliance directly on the bottom.
– do not put aluminium foil directly on the bottom of cavity of the appliance.
– do not put water directly into the hot appliance.
– do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
– be careful when you remove or install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel has no effect on the performance of the
appliance.
• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent.
• Always cook with the appliance door closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never
closed when the appliance operates. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed
furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor.
Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break.
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• Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
• Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive
products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the safety instructions on its packaging.
2.5 Steam Cooking
WARNING!
Risk of burns and damage to the appliance.
• Released Steam can cause burns:
– Be careful when you open the appliance door when the function is activated. Steam can
release.
– Open the appliance door with care after the steam cooking operation.
2.6 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These
lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such
as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the
operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
• Use only lamps with the same specifications.
2.7 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.8 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General overview
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5
4
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6
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Control panel

Display

Water drawer

Socket for the food sensor

Heating element

Lamp

Fan

Descaling pipe outlet

Shelf support, removable
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Shelf positions
3.2 Accessories
Wire shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
Grill- / Roasting pan
To bake and roast or as a pan to collect fat.
Trivet
For roasting and grilling.
Use the trivet only with the Grill- / Roasting pan.
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Patisserie tray
For rolls, pretzels and small pastries. Suitable for
steam functions. The discolouration of the surface
has no effect on the functions.
≤5 kg
Food sensor
To measure the temperature inside food.
Telescopic runners
For inserting and removing trays and wireshelf
more easily.
Steam set
One unperforated and one perforated food
container.
The steam set drains the condensing water away
from the food during steam cooking. Use it to
prepare vegetables, fish, chicken breast. The set
is not suitable for food that needs to soak in the
water e.g. rice, polenta, pasta.
4. HOW TO TURN OVEN ON AND OFF
4.1 Control panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
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1ON / OFF Press and hold to turn the oven on and off.
2Menu Lists the oven functions.
3Favourites Lists the favourite settings.
4Display Shows the current settings of the oven.
5Lamp switch To turn the lamp on and off.
6Fast Heat Up To turn on and off the function: Fast Heat Up.
Press Move
3s
Press and hold
Touch the surface with finger‐
tip.
Slide fingertip over the sur‐
face.
Touch the surface for 3 sec‐
onds.
4.2 Display
STARTSTART
12:3012:30
150°C
After turning on, the display shows the main
screen with the heating function and the default
temperature.
12:34
If you do not use the oven for 2 minutes, the
display goes to standby.
11min
12:3012:30
150°C
STOP
When you cook, the display shows the set
functions and other available options.
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150°C
12:30
15min START
85°C
F E CD B
A
Display with key functions set.
A. Time of day
B. START/STOP
C. Temperature
D. Heating functions
E. Timer
F. Food sensor (selected models only)
Display indicators
Basic indicators - to navigate on the display.
To confirm the selection / set‐
ting.
To go one
level back in
the menu.
To undo the
last action.
To turn the options on and
off.
Sound alarm function indicators - when the set time of cooking ends, the signal sounds.
The function is on. The function is on.
Cooking stops automatically. Sound alarm is off.
Timer indicators
To set the function: Delayed start. To cancel the setting.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Initial Cleaning
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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Remove all accessories and
removable shelf supports from
the oven.
Clean the oven and the ac‐
cessories with a soft cloth,
warm water and a mild deter‐
gent.
Place the accessories and the
removable shelf supports in
the oven.
5.2 First connection
The display shows welcome message after the first connection.
You have to set: Language, Display brightness, Key tones, Buzzer volume, Water hardness,
Time of day.
5.3 Initial preheating
Preheat the empty oven before the first use.
Step 1 Remove all accessories and removable shelf supports from the oven.
Step 2 Set the maximum temperature for the function: .
Let the oven operate for 1 h.
Step 3 Set the maximum temperature for the function: .
Let the oven operate for 15 min.
The oven can emit an odour and smoke during preheating. Make sure that the room is ventila‐
ted.
5.4 How to set: Water hardness
When you connect the oven to the mains you have to set the water hardness level.
Use the test paper supplied with the steam set.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Put the test paper
into water for about
1 sec. Do not put
the test paper under
running water.
Shake the test paper
to remove the excess
of water.
After 1 min, check
water hardness with
the table below.
Set the water hardness
level: Menu / Settings /
Setup / Water hard‐
ness.
The colours of the test paper continue to change. Do not check water hardness later than 1
min after test.
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You can change the water hardness level in the menu: Settings / Setup / Water hardness.
The table shows water hardness range (dH) with the corresponding level of Calcium deposit
and the water classification. Adjust the water hardness level according to the table.
Water hardness Test paper Calcium de‐
posit (mmol/l)
Calcium de‐
posit (mg/l)
Water classi‐
fication
Level dH
10 - 7 0 - 1.3 0 - 50 soft
28 - 14 1.4 - 2.5 51 - 100 moderately
hard
315 - 21 2.6 - 3.8 101 - 150 hard
4≥22 ≥ 3.9 ≥151 very hard
When the tap water hardness level is 4, fill the water drawer with still bottled water.
6. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 How to set: Heating functions
Step 1 Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 2 Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 3 Select the heating function and press: . The display shows: temperature.
Step 4 Set: temperature. Press: .
Step 5 Press: .
Food Sensor - you can plug the sensor at any time before or during cooking.
- press to turn off the heating function.
Step 6 Turn off the oven.
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Take a shortcut!
6.2 Water drawer
XAM
A
B
C
F
ED
A. Lid
B. Wave-breaker
C. Drawer
D. Water-filling opening
E. Scale
F. Front cover
6.3 How to use: Water drawer
Step 1 Push the front cover of the water draw‐
er.
MAX
Step 2 Fill the water drawer up to the maximum level. You can do it in two ways:
A: Leave the water drawer inside the
oven and pour the water from a contain‐
er.
B: Remove the water drawer from the
oven and fill it from a water tap.
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Step 3 Carry the water drawer in the horizontal
position to avoid water spilling.
MAX
MAX
Step 4 When you fill the water drawer, insert it
in the same position. Push the front
cover until the water drawer is inside
the oven.
Step 5 Empty the water drawer after each use.
CAUTION!
Keep the water drawer away from hot surfaces.
6.4 How to set: Steamify - Steam heating function
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Select the symbol of the heating function and press it to enter the submenu.
Step 2 Press . Set the steam heating function.
Step 3 Press: . The display shows the temperature settings.
Step 4 Set the temperature. Type of the steam heating function depends on the set tempera‐
ture.
Steam for Steaming
50 - 100 °C
For steaming vegetables, grains, legumes, seafood,
terrines and spoon desserts.
Steam for Stewing
105 - 130 °C
For cooking stewed and braised meat or fish, bread
and poultry, as well as cheesecakes and casseroles.
Steam for Gentle Crisping
135 - 150 °C
For meat, casseroles, stuffed vegetables, fish and
gratin. Owing to the combination of steam and heat
the meat gets a juicy and tender texture along with a
crusty surface.
If you set the timer, grill function turns on automati‐
cally in the last minutes of the cooking process to
give dish a gentle gratin.
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Steam for Baking and Roasting
155 - 230 °C
For roasted and baked dishes meat, fish, poultry, fil‐
led puff pastry, tarts, muffins, gratin, vegetables and
bakery dishes.
If you set the timer and put the food on the first level,
bottom heat function turns on automatically in the last
minutes of the cooking process to give dish a crispy
bottom.
Step 5 Press: .
Step 6 Press the cover of the water drawer to open and remove it.
Step 7 Fill the water drawer with cold water to the maximum level (around 950 ml). The water
supply is sufficient for approximately 50 min.
WARNING!
Use only cold tap water. Do not use filtered (demineralised) or distil‐
led water. Do not use other liquids. Do not pour flammable or alco‐
holic liquids into the water drawer.
Use the scale on the water drawer.
Step 8 Wipe the outside of the water drawer with a soft cloth, if needed. Push the water draw‐
er to its initial position.
Step 9 Press: .
Steam appears after approximately 2 min. When the oven reaches the set tempera‐
ture, the signal sounds.
Step 10 When the water drawer runs out of water, the signal sounds. Refill the water drawer.
At the end of cooking, the cooling fan runs quicker to remove steam.
Step 11 Turn off the oven.
Step 12 Empty the water drawer after cooking ends.
Step 13 Residual water can condensate in the cavity. After cooking, carefully open the oven
door. When the oven is cold, dry the cavity with a soft cloth.
Take a shortcut!
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6.5 How to set: SousVide Cooking
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Select the symbol of the heating function and press it to enter the submenu.
Step 2 Press: .
Step 3 Press: . The display shows the temperature settings.
Step 4 Set the temperature and press: .
Step 5 Press . The display shows timer settings.
Step 6 Set the timer and press: .
Step 7 Press: .
Step 8 Residual water can accumulate on the vacuum bags and in the cavity. After cooking,
open the oven door carefully. Use a plate and a towel to take out the vacuum bags.
When the oven is cold, remove the water from the bottom of the cavity with a sponge.
Dry the cavity with a soft cloth.
Take a shortcut!
6.6 How to set: Assisted Cooking
Every dish in this submenu has a recommended function and temperature. You can adjust the
time and the temperature.
For some of the dishes you can also cook with:
• Weight Automatic
• Food Sensor
The degree to which a dish is cooked:
• Rare or Less
• Medium
• Well done or More
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Press: .
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Step 3 Press: . Enter: Assisted Cooking.
Step 4 Choose a dish or a food type.
Step 5 Press: .
Take a shortcut!
6.7 Heating functions
STANDARD
Heating function Application
Grill
To grill thin pieces of food and to toast bread.
Turbo Grilling
To roast large meat joints or poultry with bones on one shelf position. To
make gratins and to brown.
True Fan Cooking
To bake on up to three shelf positions at the same time and to dry food.
Set the temperature 20 - 40 °C lower than for Conventional Cooking.
Frozen Foods
To make convenience food (e.g., french fries, potato wedges or spring
rolls) crispy.
Conventional
Cooking
To bake and roast food on one shelf position.
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Heating function Application
Pizza Function
To bake pizza. To make intensive browning and a crispy bottom.
Bottom Heat
To bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve food.
SPECIALS
Heating function Application
Preserving
To preserve vegetables (e.g., pickles).
Dehydrating
To dry sliced fruit, vegetables and mushrooms.
Yoghurt Function
To prepare yogurt. The lamp in this function is off.
Plate Warming
To preheat plates for serving.
Defrost
To defrost food (vegetables and fruit). The defrosting time depends on the
amount and size of the frozen food.
Au Gratin
For dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. To make gratins and to
brown.
Slow Cooking
To prepare tender, succulent roasts.
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