Asko OM8437B User manual

Instructions for use
OVEN
OM8437S / BO4SM3I1-77
OM8437B / BO4SM3I1-77
OM8437A1 / BO4SM3I1-77
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EN Instructions for use EN 3 - EN 27
Pictograms used
Important information
Tip
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CONTENTS
Your oven
Introduction 4
Description of the appliance 5
Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails 5
Accessories 6
Door 6
Cooling fan 6
Control panel 7
First use
Before using the appliance for the first time 8
Use
Switching on and settings 9
Choosing the cooking system 12
Description of functions 12
Choosing the settings 15
Selecting additional functions 17
Starting the cooking process 18
Switching off the oven 18
Operation
Microwaves 19
Guidelines for cookware 20
Using the appliance cooking functions 21
Maintenance
Cleaning the appliance 23
Cleaning function (with microwaves) 23
Removing and cleaning the guide rails 24
Replacing the oven lamp 24
Malfunctions
General 25
Environmental aspects
Disposal of the appliance and packaging 27
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YOUR OVEN
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing this oven. This product is designed with simple operation and
optimum comfort in mind.
This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to information about operating
the appliance, 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.
The installation instructions are included separate.
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Description of the appliance
1. Control panel
2. Oven levels
3. Oven door
4. 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.
YOUR OVEN
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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.
Note: never place an accessory on the bottom of the oven!
Accessories that can be supplied with your appliance (depending on the model)
Glass baking tray; for microwave and oven use.
• NOT suitable for pyrolysis cleaning.
Door
• The door switches interrupt the operation of the oven when the door is opened during use.
The oven continues operating when the door is closed.
Cooling fan
• The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan that cools the casing and control panel.
YOUR OVEN
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YOUR OVEN
Control panel
10 1112 1413
15 16 17 18 19 17
1. Function knob (in the »off« position)
2.–7. Microwave oven power
8. Cleaning with microwaves
9. Reheating liquids
10. Reheating a meal
11. Defrosting bread
12. Defrosting
Symbols of cooking systems may be located on the knob or on the front panel
(depending on the appliance model).
The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each
time you press a key, a short acoustic signal will be sounded.
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FIRST USE
Before using the appliance for the first time
• Upon receiving the appliance, remove all parts, including any transport equipment, from the
oven. Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use
any abrasive cleaners.
• When the oven heats up for the first time, the characteristic smell of a new appliance will be
emitted. Ventilate the room thoroughly during the first use.
Microwave function
Microwaves are used for cooking, roasting, and defrosting of food. They allow quick and efficient
cooking without changing the colour or shape of the food.
Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation. Such radiation is commonly found in our
environment in the form of radio-electric waves, light or infrared rays. Their frequency is in the
2,450 MHz range.
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Their behaviour:
• They are reflected by metals.
• They travel through all other materials.
• They are absorbed by water, fat and sugar molecules.
When food is exposed to microwaves, the molecules begin to move rapidly, thereby generating
heat.
The microwaves penetrate approximately 2.5 centimeters deep into the food. If the food is thicker,
the core of the food will be cooked by conduction, as in conventional cooking.
Never use or activate a microwave system if the oven is empty.
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USE
Switching on and settings
After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display
and the symbol will light up.
All the settings as follows:
SETTING THE CLOCK
Rotate the SETTINGS KNOB (-/+) and first set the minutes; then, the cursor will switch to hours.
After three seconds, the settings will be saved.
Turning the knob farther to the right or to the left will change the settings more quickly.
Confirm by pressing START/ STOP. If nothing is pressed within the next three seconds, the setting
will be stored automatically.
The oven will also work if the clock is not set. However, timer functions are not available
in this case (see chapter: SETTING THE TIMER FUNCTIONS).
After a few minutes of idling, the appliance will switch to standby mode.
CHANGING THE CLOCK SETTING
Clock settings may be changed when no timer function is activated.
Press the key to set the current time. Confirm by pressing START/ STOP.
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SETTINGS
To change the settings, rotate the setting knob to the right and hold it for three seconds. Press the
start/sop icon to scroll through respective settings or parameters. To change a parameter, rotate
the setting knob to the right or to the left.
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
Select between three different options of brightness levels. Mid level is pre-set. Levels can be set
by rotate knob.
Brightness level low Brightness level mid
Brightness level max
SOUND LEVEL
Mid level is pre-selected. Sound levels can be set by rotate knob.
Volume level low Pre-set mid sound level
Volume level max Volume level off
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USE
END
By pressing the start/stop icon, user can go out of settings menu back to standby mode. You
can go out of settings manu also if you hold selection knob on the left for 3 sec, or it you turn the
system knob.
To change the settings, rotate the setting knob to the right and hold it for three seconds. Press the
start/sop icon to scroll through respective settings or parameters. To change a parameter, rotate
the setting knob to the right or to the left.
After a power outage or after the appliance is switched off, the additional function
settings will remain stored for no more than a few minutes. Then, all settings,
except for the acoustic signal and child lock will be reset to factory defaults.
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Choosing the cooking system
Rotate the knob (left and right) to select 0 COOKING SYSTEM (see program table).
The selected icon will appear on the display.
Settings can also be changed during operation.
Description of functions
See the chart to select the desired function. Also, please see the preparation instructions on food
packaging.
In ‘Microwave function’: do not use metal cookware or utensils and do not preheat the
oven. Be sure that all the accessories that are being used are able to withstand the
temperature settings of the chosen oven function.
Main functions (to select with the function knob)
Function Description
Microwave oven
• Microwave oven's energy is used for cooking
and defrosting food.
• It ensures quick and efficient food preparation
without effect on colour or shape of food.
• Default settings can be changed in the
settings menu.
• Put the food into a baking dish and place the
dish on the 1st level.
• Recommended power: 750W
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Cleaning
• This makes it easier to remove any stains from
inside the oven.
• Pour 1.5dl of water into the glass baking dish.
USE
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Function Description
Defrosting
• For controlled and quicker defrosting of frozen
food.
• Place your frozen food onto the glass baking
dish or other suitable cookware.
• Turn (especially larger cuts or pieces) or stir
the food as necessary during the defrosting
process.
• Leave defrosted food at room temperature for
at least 15minutes to allow the temperature
inside the food to settle.
Reheating liquids
• This allows rapid reheating of liquids.
• Place the liquid in a suitable container (glass,
ceramic cup) onto the glass baking dish.
• When the liquid is heated up, stir it well.
Warning!
When reheating liquids with microwaves,
superheating may lead to delayed eruptive boiling.
This means that a seemingly still, non-boiling
liquid may start to boil when it is even minimally
shaken or during further handling. To prevent this
phenomenon from occurring, we recommend
placing a non-metal object (a wooden, glass
or plastic spoon or stirrer) into the cup or other
container whenever you are heating up liquids with
microwaves. This will prevent delayed boiling.
Reheating a meal
• If the food is in protective packaging, we
recommend removing it before reheating.
• Place the pre-cooked product on the glass
baking dish or other suitable cookware, and
cover it with a suitable lid.
• If required, stir the food several times during
reheating.
• Adjust reheating time to the type of food.
• Leave reheated food at room temperature for
at least 2minutes to allow the temperature
inside the food to settle.
USE
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Function Description
Defrosting bread
• This program allows controlled and faster
defrosting of frozen baked products (bread, rolls,
pastry).
• Place your frozen food onto the glass baking dish
or other suitable cookware.
Cleaning with microwaves
• This program makes it easier to remove any
stains from inside the oven.
USE
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Choosing the settings
Each cooking system features basic or default settings which can be adjusted.
Adjust the settings by pressing the relevant key (before pressing the START/STOP key). Some
settings are not available with some programs; an acoustic signal will remind you of such cases.
CHANGING THE MICROWAVE POWER AND WEIGHT OF THE FOOD IN THE OVEN
Select the COOKING SYSTEM. Microwave power and food weight will appear on the display unit.
Rotate the (+/-) knob and set the power.
Maximum power is limited with some systems.
Start the appliance by pressing the Start key. Microwave power, timer countdown, and selected
settings will appear on the display unit.
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Microwave power setting
Power Use
1000 W • For quick heating of drinks, water and dishes containing a lot of moisture.
• For cooking fresh or frozen vegetables.
750 W • For prepairing and heating of drinks and dishes.
600 W • For melting chocolate.For cooking fish and seafood.
• For heating on two levels.
• For cooking dried beans at low temperatures.
• For heating or cooking delicate dishes with eggs.
360 W • For cooking dairy products or jam at low temperatures.
180 W • For fast defrosting of dishes.
• For softening butter or ice cream.
90 W • For defrosting cakes containing cream.
TIMER FUNCTIONS
First rotate the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB; then, set the temperature.
Touch the TIMER key several times to select the symbol.
The icon for the selected timer function will light up and the adjustable cooking start/end time will
flash on the display. Other icons are dimly lit.
Press START to start the cooking process. ELAPSED COOKING TIME will be displayed.
Setting the cooking time
In this mode, you can define the duration of oven operation (cooking time).
Set the desired cooking time. First set the minutes, then the hours. Icon and
cooking time are displayed on the display unit.
Timer function display
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Setting the minute minder
The minute minder can be used independently of the oven operation. The
longest possible setting is 24 hours.
During the last minute, the minute minder is displayed in seconds.
After the set time expires, the oven will automatically stop operating (end of cooking).
An acoustic signal will be heard which you may turn off by touching any key. After one
minute, the acoustic signal will be switched off automatically.
All timer functions can be cancelled by setting the time to »0«.
After a few minutes of idling, the appliance will switch to standby mode.
Selecting additional functions
Activate/deactivate the functions by pressing the desired key or a combination of keys.
Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal will indicate of
such cases.
CHILD LOCK
Activate it by touching the CHILD LOCK key. The »key« icon will light up on
the display. Touch the key again to deactivate the child lock. The icon on the
display will disappear.
If the child lock is activated with no timer function engaged (only clock is
displayed), then the oven will not operate.
If the child lock is activated after a timer function has been set, then the oven
will operate normally; however, it will not be possible to change the settings.
When the child lock is activated, systems (cooking modes) or additional
functions cannot be changed. The only possible change is to end the cooking
process by rotating the selector knob to »0«.
Child lock will remain active after the oven is switched off. To select a new
system, the child lock must first be deactivated.
Oven lighting
Oven lighting is switched on automatically when the door is opened or when the
oven is switched on.
After the end of the cooking process, the light will remain on for another minute.
The light inside the oven can be switched on or off by pressing the LIGHT key.
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+Standby
Display lighting can be automatically switched off after 10 minutes if it is not
used.
Press the KEY + TIMER keys to switch off the display. If a timer function has
been activated, then »OFF« and the TIMER icon will appear on the display to
indicate the activated function.
After a power outage or after the appliance is switched off, the additional function
settings will remain stored for no more than a few minutes. Then, all settings, except for
the acoustic signal and child lock will be reset to factory defaults.
Starting the cooking process
Start the cooking process by pressing the START/STOP key.
Switching off the oven
Turn the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB to position »0«.
After the use of the oven, some water may be left in the condensate channel (underneath
the door). Wipe the channel with a sponge or a cloth.
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Microwaves
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The energy makes it possible to cook
orwarm up a dish without affecting the form or colour.
Cooking principle
• The microwaves the microwave generates are spread evenly by a distribution system.
Thiscooks the dish evenly.
• The food absorbs the microwaves to a depth of approximately 2.5 cm. Cooking then
continues, because the heat is spread in the dish.
• The cooking times vary and depend on the dish you use and the properties of the food:
▷Quantity and density
▷Moisture content
▷Starting temperature (whether or not it is chilled)
Please note!
The dish is cooked from the inside out by means of heat distribution. The cooking
continues even when you take the dish from the oven. Standing times in recipes should
therefore be adhered to, in order to ensure:
• Even heating into the middle of the dish.
• Equal temperatures in all parts of the dish.
OPERATION
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Guidelines for cookware
Cookware that you use for the microwave function should not block the microwaves. Metals
such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper reflect microwaves. For that reason, do not use
metal cookware. Cookware which is designated as microwave-safe can be used safely. For more
information about suitable cookware, consult the following guidelines and always use the glass
baking tray on level one if you use the microwave function.
Cookware Microwave
safe Remarks
Aluminium foil  Can be used in small quantities to prevent certain parts of
the dish from overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too
close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Porcelain and
earthenware
Porcelain, earthenware, glazed earthenware and ivory
porcelain are usually suitable, unless they have a metal edge.
Disposable crockery
made from polyester
or cardboard
Frozen meals are sometimes packaged in disposable
tableware.
Fast food packaging
• Polystyrene cups
• Paper bags or new-
spaper
• Recycled paper or
metal edges



Can be used to warm up dishes.
Polystyrene can melt if it overheats.
Can catch fire.
Can cause arcing.
Glassware
• Oven dishes
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Can be used, unless it has a metal edge.
Can be used to warm up dishes or liquids. Thin glass can
break or shatter with sudden heating.
The lid must be removed. Only suitable for warming.
Metal Can cause arcing or fire.
Paper
• Plates, cups, kitchen
paper
• Recycled paper


For short cooking times and warming. For absorbing excess
moisture.
Can cause arcing.
Plastic Only use heat-resistant thermoplastic material. Other types
of plastic can warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not
use melamine plastic. Only if boil-proof or ovenproof.
Must not be airtight. If necessary, prick it with a fork.
: Recommended
 : Careful
: Unsafe
OPERATION
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