Asko OCS8478G User manual

Instructions for use
STEAM OVEN
OCS8478G / BO4CS2T2-42
OCS8678G / BO6SA2T2-42
OCS8478GG / BO4CS2T2-42
OCS8678GG / BO6SA2T2-42
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EN Manual EN 3 - EN 55
Pictograms used
Important information
Tip
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CONTENTS
Your oven
Introduction 4
Control panel 5
Description 6
Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails 6
Accessories 6
Door 8
Cooling fan 8
Touch screen 8
Main displays 9
Function-setting display 11
Stand-by display 12
Initial use
Initial use 13
Operation
Using the ‘Plus’ menu 16
Opening the keyboard 18
Use
Oven function 19
Steam function 21
Using the ‘Extras’ functions 25
Functions table 29
Culisensor 34
Add steam 36
Delayed start 37
Stage cooking 39
Gratin 41
Additional functions 41
Settings 45
Cleaning
Cleaning the appliance 48
Steam clean 48
Cleaning the water tank filter 49
Descaling 49
Removing and cleaning the guide rails 50
Replacing the oven light bulb 50
Removing the oven door 51
Removing the oven door glass 52
Solving problems
General 53
Your oven and the environment
Disposal of the appliance and packaging 55
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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing this Asko steam oven.
This product is designed to offer simple operation and optimum
user-friendliness. The oven has a wide range of settings enabling you
to select the correct cooking method every time.
This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to
information about operating the oven, you will also find background
information that may be useful when using the appliance.
Please read the separate safety instructions
carefully before using the appliance!
Read this manual before using the appliance and keep it in a safe
place for future use.
Installation instructions are supplied separately.
YOUR OVEN
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YOUR OVEN
Control panel
01. On/Off button; use to:
▷switch on the appliance.
▷switch to stand-by.
▷switch off the appliance. Keep the ‘On/Off’ key pressed until the
appliance switches off.
02. X button; use to:
▷go a step back in the menu.
▷lose or answer ‘No’ to a pop-up menu.
▷lose or cancel a menu or function.
03. Water reservoir button; use to:
▷open the water reservoir valve.
04. Confirm key; use to:
▷confirm settings.
▷start a function.
▷close or answer ‘Yes’ to a pop-up.
05. Touch screen/display
10 15
10 10 2015
040502
01 03
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YOUR OVEN
Description
1. Control panel
2. Water reservoir valve
3. Shelf levels
4. Oven door
5. Door handle
Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails
• The oven has four or five guide rails (Level 1 to 4/5), depending on
the model. Level 1 is mainly used in combination with bottom heat.
The two upper levels are mainly used for the grill function.
• Place the oven rack, baking tray or steam dish in the gap between
the guide rail sliders.
• A number of shelf levels can have fully-retractable telescopic guide
rails, depending on the model.
▷Pull the telescopic guide rails out of the oven cavity completely
and place the oven rack / baking tray / steam dish on them.
Then slide the oven rack / baking tray / steam dish on the
telescopic guide rails, back into the oven cavity.
▷Only close the oven door when the telescopic guide rails have
been returned completely back into the oven cavity.
Accessories
Your appliance is accompanied by a range of accessories, depending
on the model. Only use original accessories; they are specially suited
toyour appliance. Be sure that all the accessories that are being used
are able to withstand the temperature settings of the chosen oven
function.
Note: not all accessories are suitable/available for every appliance
(itmay also differ by country). When purchasing, always provide the
exact identification number of your appliance. Please see the sales
brochures or check online for more details about optional accessories.
1
4
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
3
5
2
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Note: never place an accessory on the bottom of the oven!
Accessories that can be supplied with your appliance (depending on the model)
Enamelled baking tray; to be used for pastries and cakes.
• Do not use the enamelled baking tray for microwave functions!
• Suitable for pyrolysis cleaning.
Oven rack; mainly used for grilling. A steam dish or pan with food
can also be placed on the oven rack.
• The oven rack is equipped with a safety peg. Lift the rack slightly
at the front to slide it out of the oven.
• Do not use the oven rack for microwave functions!
Deep enamelled baking tray; to be used for roasting meat and
baking moist pastry.
• Do not place the deep baking tray on the lowest level during
a cooking process, except when using it as a drip tray during
grilling, roasting or roasting with a spit roast (when available).
• Do not use the deep enamelled baking tray for microwave
functions!
• Suitable for pyrolysis cleaning.
Glass baking tray; for microwave and oven use.
• NOT suitable for pyrolysis cleaning.
Non-perforated steam dish; 40 mm deep (useful for collecting
moisture during steaming).
• Note: discolouration may occur at temperatures above 180 °C!
Thiswill not influence the proper function of the oven.
Perforated steam dish; 40 mm deep (useful for steam settings).
• Note: discolouration may occur at temperatures above 180 °C!
Thiswill not influence the proper function of the oven.
Perforated steam dish; 1/3GN.
Perforated steam dish; 1/2GN.
• Note: discolouration may occur at temperatures above 180 °C!
This will not influence the proper function of the oven.
• The steam dishes can be used simultaneously on two levels.
Place the perforated steam dish in the middle of the oven and the
non perforated steam dish one level below the perforated steam
dish.
• For steaming you can place the perforated steam dish in the non-
perforated steam dish. They can only be used together on a level
with telescopic guide rails.
Culisensor; can be used to measure the core temperature of the
dish. When the desired temperature is reached, the cooking process
will be stopped automatically.
YOUR OVEN
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YOUR OVEN
Door
• The door switches interrupt the operation of the steam oven when
the door is opened during use. The oven continues operating when
the door is closed.
• This oven has a ‘Soft close door system’. When closing the oven
door, this system dampens the movement, from a certain angle, and
silently closes the oven door.
Cooling fan
The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan that cools the casing and
control panel.
Touch screen
• Operate your oven’s touch screen by tapping or swiping it.
• Tap the display to open a function or adjust a setting.
• Swipe the display for further information/show options or adjust
a setting.
Tapping: Swiping:
EXTRASOVEN STEAM
10:15
:
:
Hot air
352*5$06
180 30
31
°C
10:15
For the best response, touch the buttons with the main part of your
fingertip. Every time you tap a button during use, a short tone will
sound (unless this is adjusted in the settings).
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YOUR OVEN
Main displays
Start display
EXTRASOVEN STEAM
10:15
01
03
02
04
05
07
06
Plus menu (01)
• Tap the plus symbol to open the ‘Plus’ menu. The contents of this
menu changes according to the control options available at that
time.
Oven (02)
• Tap ‘OVEN’ to open the oven function menu.
Egg timer (03)
• Tap the egg timer symbol to open the egg timer menu.
• The egg timer can be used independently from the oven function.
▷The longest possible timer setting is 24 hours.
▷When an egg timer goes off, a pop-up will appear and an
acoustic signal will sound.
▷Tap on the X button, confirm button or the display to switch off
the signal and close the pop-up menu. The sound signal will
stop automatically after approximately 1 minute.
Extras (04)
• Tap on ‘EXTRAS’ to show the appliance’s extra functions.
Time (05)
• The time is shown here.
Steaming (06)
• Tap on ‘STEAM’ to open the steam function menu.
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YOUR OVEN
Light (07)
• Tap on the ‘lamp’ symbol to switch the oven light on or off.
• The oven light will also light up when you open the oven door or
start cooking. The oven light will dim automatically (unless this is
adjusted in the settings).
Extras display
COMBI
PROGRAMS WARMING
CLEANINGFAST PREHEAT
10:15
0201 03
04
05
Fast preheat (01)
• Tap on ‘FAST PREHEAT’ to open the fast preheat function.
Combi (02)
• Tap on ‘COMBI’ to open the combi function menu.
Cleaning (03)
• Tap on ‘CLEANING’ to open the cleaning function menu.
Warming (04)
• Tap on ‘WARMING’ to open the warming function menu.
Plate warming, regenerate, defrost and keep warm can be found
here.
Programs (05)
• Tap on ‘PROGRAMS’ to open the program menu. The favourites
and automatic programs can be found here.
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Function-setting display
Hot air
PROGRAMS 10:15
180°C
01
02
05
04
03
Selecting a function (01)
• Tap on the arrows above and below the function or sweep over the
symbol to select a function (see also ‘Opening the Keyboard’).
Setting the temperature (02)
• Tap on the arrows above and below the temperature or sweep
over the temperature indicator to select a temperature (see also
‘Opening the Keyboard’).
Cooking time (03)
• Tap the cooking time symbol if you want to set a cooking time. If a
cooking time is already stated, it is necessary to set this.
• Tap on the arrows above and below the time or swipe over the time
to adjust it (see also ‘Opening the Keyboard’).
Programs (04)
• Tap on ‘PROGRAMS’ to open the program menu.
The favourites and automatic programs can be found here.
Info tab (05)
• The name of the selected function appears in the bottom tab of
the display. Tap on the tab to request more information about the
selected function.
YOUR OVEN
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Stand-by display
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01
05 06
02 03
04
Display time (digital/01)
• Actual time of day.
Display time (analog/02 and 03)
• Actual time of day.
• The hour hand of the analog clock is indicated with a ‘closed’ circle
(02) and the minute hand with an ‘open’ circle (03).
Display of date (04)
• Actual date.
Display egg timer (05)
• The expiring egg timer.
Display descending temperature (06)
• Actual temperature in the oven (waste heat).
YOUR OVEN
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Initial use
• Clean the oven interior and accessories with hot water and
washing-up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive
sponges and similar.
• The oven will emit a particular odor when it is used for the first
time; this is normal. Make sure that there is good ventilation during
initial use.
When the appliance is plugged in for the first time or after the appliance
was disconnected from the mains for a longer period of time, you have
to set ‘Language’, ‘Time’, ‘Date’ and ‘Water hardness’.
Setting the language
English
Nederlands
Deutsch
Francais
LANGUAGE
Set the desired language in which the appliance’s display texts will
appear. The default setting is ‘English’.
1. Swipe over the display to view all languages.
2. Tap on a language to select this.
3. Press on the confirm button to save the set language.
Setting the time
TIME
12:00
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1. Tap on the arrows above and below the time or swipe over the time
to adjust it.
2. For fast entry, tap in the centre of the time display; a pop-up
keyboard will appear on which the desired time can be typed
(see ‘Opening the Keyboard’ chapter).
3. Press on the confirm key to save the set time.
Setting the date
DATE
DAY MONTH YEAR
01 01 2015
1. Tap on the arrows above and below the day, month or year or swipe
over the day, month or year to adjust these.
2. Press on the confirm button to save the set date.
Setting the water hardness
WATER HARDNESS
The water hardness must be set prior to initial use.
If the water is softer or harder than the default setting, you can alter the
set hardness level.
INITIAL USE
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Checking the water hardness
You can measure water hardness using the ‘paper test strip’ supplied
with your appliance. For information about water hardness in your
region please contact your local water board.
Using the ‘paper test strip’
Dip the test strip in water for 1 second. Wait 1 minute and read the
number of bars on the paper strip. Check the table for the correct water
hardness setting.
Setting the water hardness
1. Compare the test strip with the image on the display.
2. Tap the bars on the display until they concur with the test strip.
3. Press on the confirm button to save the set water hardness.
The equipment has now been programmed so that the descaling
notification will appear in accordance with the actual water hardness.
Display
Test strip
number/colour
of the bars
Type PPM French
hardness (°df)
German
hardness (°dH)
1 4 green bars Very soft water 0 - 90 0 - 9 0 - 5
2 1 red bar Soft water 90 -178 9 - 18 5 - 10
3 2 red bars Rather hard water 178 - 267 18 - 26 10 - 15
4 3 red bars Hard water 267 - 356 26 - 35 15 - 20
5 4 red bars Very hard water > 356 > 35 > 20
The appliance is now ready for use.
The language, time, date and water hardness can be adjusted in the
settings menu (see ‘Settings’ chapter). The settings menu can be
opened from the start display via the ‘Plus’ menu.
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OPERATION
Using the ‘Plus’ menu
EXTRASOVEN STEAM
10:15
The ‘Plus’ menu comprises a number of functions or settings.
The offered plus functions depend on the display that is active.
KEY LOCK
To clean the dashboard or to apply as child
lock
SETTINGS
Combine up to three functions in one
cooking process
Go to the appliance settings
STAGE COOKING
• From the start display, the following functions/menus can be found
in the ‘Plus’ menu:
▷Settings; Set your preferences (see ‘Settings’ chapter).
▷Stage cooking; Combine up to three functions in one cooking
process (see ‘Stage cooking’ chapter).
▷Key Lock; Lock all the keys to clean the dashboard or to
prevent that the appliance gets into progress accidentally. Hold
the key pressed until the key lock is enabled.
Preheat the oven space quickly
Don't insert the dish yet
FAST PREHEAT
DELAYED START
The cooking process starts automatically at
the preferred time
ADD STEAM 1-3X
Divide up to 3 steam cycles evenly over the
cooking process
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OPERATION
• From the oven-, steam or combi function-settings display, the
following functions can be found in the ‘Plus’ menu:
▷Fast preheat; Preheat the oven space quickly to the desired
temperature within a cooking process (see ‘Fast preheat’
chapter). Not available in steam function.
▷Delayed start; The cooking process will start automatically at
the time you set.
▷Add steam 1-3X; Add a steam cycle to the cooking process 1,
2 or 3 times (only present in oven function).
▷Stage cooking; Combine up to three functions in one cooking
process (see ‘Stage cooking’ chapter).
▷Key Lock; Lock all the keys to clean the dashboard or to
prevent that the appliance gets into progress accidentally. Hold
the key pressed until the key lock is enabled.
▷Gratin; To add the grill function at the end of the progress (gratin
time will be added at the end of the cooking process).
ADD TO FAVOURITES
Save the current cooking settings to your
favourites
ADD STEAM
Add one steam cycle to the cooking
process
KEY LOCK
To clean the dashboard or to apply as child
lock
• When an oven-, steam or combi function is started, the following
functions can be found in the ‘Plus’ menu:
▷Add to favourites; Add the settings for the cooked dish to your
favourites (see ‘Additional functions’ chapter).
▷Add steam; Add a steam cycle to the cooking process (only
present in oven function).
▷Key Lock; Lock all the keys to clean the dashboard or to
prevent that the appliance gets into progress accidentally. Hold
the key pressed until the key lock is enabled.
▷Gratin; To add the grill function at the end of the progress (gratin
time will be added at the end of the cooking process).
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Opening the keyboard
A keyboard can be opened for fast entry of a function, temperature or
cooking time. A quick setting can be selected with this or a value can
be entered.
Hot air
352*5$06 10:15
180°C 30H:0
:
1. Tap in the centre of the function symbol, temperature or cooking
time (activated). The keyboard appears.
Set function 2
45
78
13
9
6
000
Set temperature
°C
2
45
78
Set cooking time 13
9
6
00:00H:M
2. Enter the desired value or tap the desired value.
3. If the set value is not confirmed automatically, press on the confirm
key to confirm the entry.
OPERATION
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USE
Oven function
Use the oven function menu to cook dishes using, for instance, hot air,
bottom heat and grill.
Hot air
PROGRAMS 10:15
180°C
• Various oven functions can be selected.
• A temperature and a cooking time can be set for each oven function.
• Plus menu functions such as fast preheat, stage cooking and
delayed start can also be selected. Tap on the plus symbol for this.
See the ‘Using the ‘Plus’ menu’ chapter.
Using an oven function
Select the oven function appropriate for the meal you are cooking.
Consult the Functions table for this. You can also consult the info tab.
Tap on the tab at the bottom of the display to request more information
about the selected function.
1. Switch on the oven using the ‘On/Off’ button.
2. Place the dish in the oven.
3. Tap ‘OVEN’ to open the oven function menu.
4. Select an oven function (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter).
5. Select a temperature (see ‘Function-setting display’ chapter).
6. Tap the ‘cooking time’ symbol and select a cooking time (see
‘Function-setting display’ chapter).
Cooking can also be started without a cooking time being set.
You should then skip step 6.
7. Select any additional settings using the ‘Plus’ menu (for example
fast preheat).
8. Start cooking the dish using the confirm button.
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USE
165 23:54
10:45
°C
180°C
10 21
• The following values can now be read in the display:
▷current temperature (165 °C)
▷set temperature (180 °C)
▷status indicator time (outer circle)
▷status indicator temperature (inner circle)
▷cooking time (23:54)
▷end time (10:45)
• Tap in the middle of the display during cooking to open a pop-up
display with settings. Adjust these if desired.
• At the end of a dish’s cooking time a sound signal will sound.
The signal can be switched off by opening the oven door or pressing
a button.
• The selected settings can be saved in ‘Favourites’. For this open
‘ADD TO FAVOURITES’ from the ‘Plus’ menu (See ‘Saving a
cooking method’ in the ‘Additional functions’ chapter).
165 0:00
°C
10 50
Display view at the end of cooking.
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