Asko OT8601S User manual

Operating instructions
OT8601S

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We sincerely thank you for your purchase. We believe
you will soon find ample evidence that you can really
rely on our products. To make the use of the appliance
easier, we attach these comprehensive instruction manual.
The instructions should aid you in getting familiar with your
new appliance. Please, read them carefully before using the
appliance for the first time.
In any case, please make sure the appliance was supplied to you
undamaged. Should you identify and transport damage, contact
your sales representative or the regional warehouse from where
the product was delivered. You will find the telephone number on
the receipt or delivery report. We wish you a lot of pleasure with
your new household appliance.
The connection should be carried out in compliance with the
instructions in the section “Connection to the power mains”, and
the relevant effective regulations and standards. This should only
be performed by a qualified technician.
The rating plate indicating the basic information on the appliance
is attached to the edge of the oven and it is visible when you
open the oven door.
Instructions for
connection
Rating plate
Important - Read before using the appliance ..............4
Appliance description....................................................6
The oven..........................................................................7
Food preparation..........................................................20
Cleaning and maintenance..........................................31
Special warnings and error reporting.........................37
Instructions for installation and connection..............38
Technical characteristics............................................. 41
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.
• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean
the cooking hob, as this may result in an electric shock.
• Before activating automatic cleaning with pyrolysis, wipe any
spilt liquid from the oven and remove the grid, the grease filter,
the spit roasting kit, glass baking strays, meat probe, and any
other cookware that is not a part of the oven equipment.
• During automatic cleaning process with pyrolysis, the oven will
become very hot on the outside as well; therefore, keep the
children away from the oven during this time. Risk of burning.
• The appliance is not intended to be controlled by external timers
or special control systems.
• The appliance may only be connected to the power mains by an authorized service technician or
expert.
• Tampering with the appliance or non-professional repair thereof may result in risk of severe injury
or damage to the product. Any repairs may only be carried out by an authorized service technician
or expert.
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Important - Read before using the appliance
Safety percautions
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The appliance is intended for conventional preparation of food
in households and should not be used for any other purpose.
Individual options of use are comprehensively described in this
instruction manual.
Appliance purpose
• If the power cords of appliances located near this appliance are caught in the oven door, they
can be damaged, which may in turn result in a short circuit. Therefore, keep the power cords of
other appliances at a safe distance.
• The appliance is intended solely for cooking. Do not use it for any other purpose, e.g. for room
heating. Do not place empty cookware on the cooking zones.
• Be particularly careful when cooking food in the oven. Due to high temperatures, baking trays,
baking sheets, the grid and the oven interior walls become very hot. Always use oven mitts.
• Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays or other cookware
on the oven bottom. Aluminium foil would prevent air circulation in the oven, hinder the cooking
process, and ruin the enamel coating.
• Oven door become very hot during operation. A third glass is installed or additional protection to
reduce the temperature of the outside surface (only with some models).
• Oven door hinges may be damaged if overloaded. Do not place heavy cookware on the open
oven door and do not lean against the door while cleaning the oven. Before cleaning the oven,
remove the oven door (see chapter »Removing and re-installing the oven door«). Do not stand
or sit on the open oven door (children!).
• Before activating automatic cleaning with the pyrolysis procedure, carefully read and follow the
instructions in the chapter Cleaning and maintenance where correct and safe use of this function
is described.
• Never hang combustible (ignitable) objects on the oven handle (e.g. dish cloths). Danger of fire!
• The gasket on the oven door is not removable. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for
any damage resulting from an attempt to remove it.
• Make sure no impurities enter the door guide lock opening, which could prevent automatic
locking of oven door during the pyrolytic cleaning procedure.
• Do not place anything directly onto the oven cavity bottom.
• Pieces of food, grease, and roast juice can ignite during the automatic pyrolytic cleaning process.
• Always insert the metal protective cap of the meat probe socket (only with some models) before
using the oven. Otherwise, the oven will not heat up.
• As a result of the pyrolytic cleaning, the oven cavity and oven equipment cleaned in such way
may discolour and loose its shine.
• Breaking of the inner door glass will result in large sharp pieces of glass. Danger of cuts!
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 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 thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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The figure represents one of the appliance models. Since a group
of appliances to which these instructions apply, have different
features, the instruction manual may describe functions and
equipment that may not be available in your appliance.
1On/Off knob and oven operation mode
selection knob
2Electronic program digital timer with
temperature and operation mode display
3Temperature selection knob / dial
1. Control panel
2. Oven door handle
3. Oven door
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The switch will turn off the oven heating and the fan when door
is opened during oven operation; when the door is closed again,
the heating is resumed.
The appliance features a built-in cooling fan which cools the
appliance housing and control panel.
After the oven is switched off, the cooling fan continues to
operate for a while in order to additionally cool down the
appliance.
Yellow lamp
The lamp is lit when any of the appliance functions are activated.
Backlit knob dials
(only with some models)
The dial of an activated knob is lit when a function is selected.
Appliances with this feature do not have the yellow control lamp.
Oven door switch
Cooling fan
Extended operation of
the cooling fan
Control lamps
• Remove all accessories from the oven and clean them with
warm water and a conventional detergent. Do not use abrasive
cleaning aids.
• When the oven is heated up for the first time, a specific odor of
a “new appliance” will be discharged; therefore, ventilate the
room thoroughly while the oven heats up.
• Use dark, black silicon coated or enamel coated baking trays,
as these transmit the heat particularly well.
• Only preheat the oven if specifically stated in the recipe or in
the instruction tables herein.
• Heating up an empty oven uses a lot of energy; therefore,
a lot of power is saved if several types of pastry are cooked
consecutively, as the oven is already heated up.
• Approximately ten minutes before the anticipated end of the
cooking process, the oven may be turned off. This way, you
will save some power and make use of the accumulated heat.
• Note: When cooking is completed, the cooling fan will stop
operating. If you leave the dish in the oven, steam could
evaporate from it and condense on the front panel and the
oven door. In order to prevent condensation, set the program
selector switch to the »light« position. Thus, the cooling fan
will continue to operate and cool the oven, preventing the
accumulation of condensate.
Before using the oven
for the first time
Important warnings
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Sensor keys:
A Settings selection and confirmation
sensor key
B Temperature setting sensor key
C Value increase (plus) sensor key
D Value decrease (minus) sensor key
Display:
1 Oven operation duration
2 Oven operation stop time
3Countdown alarm timer
4 Time of day
5 Child lock
6 Clock – time display / meat probe
temperature display
7 Operation mode display
8 Temperature display
9 Heater operation symbol
• When the appliance is connected to the power supply or after a
power failure, the word “META” or “GLAS” is first displayed for a
short while; then, the display flashes for some time. In order to
enable the operation of the oven, use the (C) and (D) sensor keys
to set the time of day.
• Each press / activation of a sensor key is acknowledged by a beep.
• Select the type of setting you wish to make by pressing the (A)
sensor key. The selected symbol on the display flashes quickly,
indicating the function that you can set or change. After five
seconds, the symbol starts flashing more slowly and the time
set is displayed. The symbols that are lit are selected, but not
currently shown on the display (6). The most recent setting made
is always displayed.
• If one of the value settings sensor keys (C) or (D) is touched and
kept pressed, the rate at which the value being set is changing will
increase.
• In case of a power failure which lasts less than two minutes, all
settings remain active.
To improve the response of the sensor keys, touch them
with a larger surface of your finger.
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• Temperature and other settings may also be set using a special
knob that replaces touching the program timer sensor keys.
Setting the time of day (clock)
• Set the clock to the current time of day by pressing the settings
selection sensor key (A). Then, select the symbol (4).
• Use the (C) and (D) sensor key to set the exact time of day.
• Confirm the setting by pressing the (A) sensor key again; if the (A)
key is not pressed, the setting is automatically confirmed after a
few seconds.
Setting the timer functions
In addition to setting the temperature, the electronic program
timer can also be used to set the timer functions. Both settings are
indicated on the same display. Require display is set by pressing the
relevant sensor key (A) or (B).
The program timer can be used to program the oven operation
in three ways:
• Cooking time setting - immediate start of oven operation; after a
set period of time, the oven is turned off automatically.
• Cooking end time setting - the time at which oven operation is to
end is set.
• Delayed start setting - automatic start and end of oven operation
at a selected time.
Setting the cooking time
With this program mode, the duration of oven operation is set
(cooking time). Maximum setting allowed is 10 hours.
• Press the (A) sensor key to select the symbol (1). Use the (C) and
(D) sensor keys to set the duration / cooking time.
• Turn on the oven (set the selector knob and cooking temperature).
After the expiration of the set time, the oven will automatically stop
operating (end of cooking time). An intermittent beep will sound,
which can be stopped by pressing any key; if no key is pressed,
the beep stops after one minute.
• The symbol (1) and the sign (_:_ _) will flash. If you wish to
resume cooking, press the (A) sensor key and set a new duration
if necessary.
Setting the cooking end time
This mode allows you to set the time at which the oven should
stop operating. Maximum setting allowed is 10 hours relative to the
current time of day.
• Make sure the current time of day is set correctly.
• Use the (A) sensor key and select the symbol (2). The current time
of day is indicated on the display. Press the (C) and (D) sensor
keys to set the cooking end time.
• Turn on the oven (set the selector knob and cooking temperature).
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The oven starts to operate immediately and stops operation at the
set time. An intermittent beep will sound, which can be stopped by
pressing any key; if no key is pressed, the beep stops after one
minute.
• The symbol (1) and the sign (_:_ _) will flash. If you wish to
resume cooking, press the (A) sensor key and set a new duration
if necessary.
Setting the oven delayed start
With this operation mode, two settings have to be made: cooking
time (duration of oven operation) and cooking end time (tie at which
the operation should stop).
Cooking end time can be delayed by a maximum of 24 hours relative
to the current time of day.
• Make sure the current time of day is set correctly.
• First, set the cooking time: Press the (A) sensor key to select the
symbol (1). Use the (C) and (D) sensor keys to set the duration /
cooking time.
• Then, set the cooking end time: Use the (A) sensor key and select
the symbol (2). (A sum of the current time of day and the oven
operation time is automatically shown on the display). Press the
(C) and (D) sensor keys to set the cooking end time.
• The timer will wait for the start of the cooking – both symbols (1
and 2) are lit.
• Turn on the oven (set the selector knob and cooking temperature).
At the corresponding time, the oven starts operating automatically
(the symbol (2) goes off upon the start of operation), and switches
off when the set cooking time has elapsed. An intermittent beep
will sound, which can be stopped by pressing any key; if no key is
pressed, the beep stops after one minute.
• The symbol (1) and the sign (_:_ _) will flash. If you wish to
resume cooking, press the (A) sensor key and set a new duration
if necessary.
Setting the alarm timer
The clock can also be used independently of the oven operation,
as an alarm timer that sounds an alarm after the expiration of a
preset time.
• Use the (A) sensor key to select the symbol (3). Then, use the
(C) and (D) sensor keys to set the time before the alarm sounds.
Maximum setting allowed is 10 hours.
• When the set time has elapsed, an intermittent beep will sound,
which can be stopped by pressing any key; if no key is pressed,
the beep stops after one minute. The symbol (3) will go off.
The last minute of the timer countdown is displayed in
second intervals.
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For safety reasons, the oven will automatically go off
after a certain period of time:
- after 10 hours, if the cooking temperature is above
120°C;
- after 24 hours, if the temperature set is lower than
120°C.
Setting the beep volume (loudness)
The alarm volume can be set when no timer function is activated
(only current time of day is displayed).
• Press the (D) sensor key and hold it approximately three seconds;
a volume indicator will appear, and the corresponding sample
sound will sound. “oooo” indicates maximum volume, and “o”
indicates minimum volume. Use the (D) sensor key to select
among the four loudness levels.
• Confirm the selected volume level by pressing the (A) sensor key;
if the (A) sensor key is not pressed the setting will be confirmed
and stored automatically after a few seconds.
Activation: Press the (A) sensor key to select the symbol (5). Use
the (B) and (C) sensor keys to activate the child lock; the display will
read “ON”. Confirm the setting by pressing the (A) sensor key.
Deactivation: Press the (C) or (D) sensor to deactivate the child
lock; “OFF” is displayed.
The setting must be confirmed by pressing the (A) sensor key.
- If the timer is locked when no timer function is set (only the
current time of day is displayed), the oven will not operate and no
changes to any setting will be allowed.
- If the timer is locked after one of the timer functions has been
set, the oven will operate as usually; however, no changes to the
settings will be possible.
Display dimmer
One minute after the appliance is turned off, the display will be
dimmed.
Deleting the timer settings
- All timer settings can be deleted any time by pressing the (C)
and (D) sensor keys simultaneously and holding them for three
seconds. The set programs are automatically interrupted and the
timer switches to display of the current time of day.
- Any timer setting can also be deleted in the following way:
selecting it using the (A) sensor key, then press the (B) and (C)
sensor keys simultaneously. Another way to delete a setting is by
setting the timer value to “0.00”.
Setting the child lock
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The oven is controlled by the on/off and operation mode
selection knob and the electronic program timer with temperature
display.
The on/off and operation mode selection knob
Rotate the selection knob to the desired cooking mode. The
operation mode and the preset temperature will appear on the
timer display. The oven starts to operate.
Use the electronic program timer to set the cooking temperature
and timer functions:
• As soon as the selector knob (operation mode selection
knob) is turned, the relevant cooking mode and the preset
temperature are displayed; the symbol “°C” will flash for a few
seconds.
• As long as the symbol “°C” is flashing, the sensor keys (C)
and (D) can be used to set the required temperature in the
interval from 30-275 °C, in 5°C steps. Maximum temperature is
limited in some operation modes. Each time the sensor key is
pressed, the temperature is changed by one step (5 °C); if the
sensor key is pressed and held, the rate at which the value is
changing will increase.
• Rising actual oven temperature is indicated on the display,
in 5°C steps. As long as the oven temperature is less than
30°C, “---°C” will be displayed. Symbol (9) is also displayed,
indicating the operation of the heaters.
• When the set temperature is reached, the symbol (9) will go
off, and a short beep will sound.
• During cooking, the temperature is maintained by occasional
activation of the heaters; each time this happens, the symbol
(9) appears.
• Cooking temperature may be changed any time by touching the
(B) sensor key, which makes the “°C” symbol flash for a while,
and changing the value using the sensor keys (C) and (D).
Operating the oven
Setting the oven
temperature
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Setting the temperature using a special knob (only with
some models)
Temperature and other settings can also be adjusted using a
special button which replaces touching the program timer sensor
keys.
• Rotate the temperature selection knob (dial) to the right or
to the left (clockwise or counterclockwise). The currently set
temperature is displayed, and the symbol “°C” will flash.
• By rotating the knob or holding it in the position to the right or
to the left, the temperature is changed in 5°C steps.
Use this system if you wish to quickly preheat the oven to the
desired temperature. This mode is not appropriate for cooking
food.
• Select the operation mode with the relevant selector knob .
• The oven starts heating up.
• If required, change the preset temperature.
• When the oven has heated to the preset temperature, the
heating stops, and an intermittent beep sounds which can be
deactivated by pressing any sensor key or rotating the selector
knob; if non of this is done, the beep stops automatically after
one minute.
• The oven is now ready for further cooking.
Rapid oven preheating
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Oven lighting
With some models, there are two interior lighting lamps: one on
the upper part of the back wall, and the other, additional lamp
on middle of the right side wall. Oven lighting can be selected
independently, without selecting another function. With all other
modes of operation, the oven lighting is turned on automatically
when the operation mode is selected.
Upper / lower heater
The heaters on the upper and lower side of the oven radiate heat
uniformly and evenly into the oven interior. Pastry and meat can
be cooked on one shelf level only.
Large grill
With this operation mode, the upper heater and the infra heater
are activated simultaneously. The infra heater installed on the
oven interior ceiling radiates heat directly. To boost the heating
effect or to make optimal use of the entire area of the oven
grid, the upper heater is also activated. This operation mode is
appropriate for cooking smaller chunks of meat, such as steaks,
roasts, chops, ribs, etc.
Grill
Only the infra heater is activated (which also operates, along
with the upper heater, in the Large grill mode). This mode is
appropriate for grilling smaller quantities of toasted sandwiches,
grill sausages, or simply for toasting bread.
Grill & fan
With this operation mode, the infra heater and the fan are
activated simultaneously. It is appropriate for grilling meat
and large chunks of meat or poultry on one shelf level. Also
appropriate for cooking food au gratin or browning.
The oven may be
operated in the following
modes
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Hot air and lower heater
With this operation mode, the lower heater and the hot air fan
operate simultaneously. This is particularly convenient for making
pizza. Also ideal for moist or heavy pastry, fruit cakes made of
leavened dough, short pastry, or cheesecakes.
Hot air
With this operation mode, the round heater and the fan operate
simultaneously. The fan at the oven back wall causes the hot air
to circulate constantly around a roast of pastry. This operation
mode is appropriate for roasting meat and making pastry on
several shelves simultaneously. Cooking temperature should be
set lower than with conventional operation modes.
Defrosting
With this mode, the air is circulating without any heater being
turned on. Only the fan is in operation. This is used for slow
defrosting or thawing of frozen food.
Lower heater and fan
With this operation mode, the lower heater and the fan operate
simultaneously. Used for baking low leavened dough and
preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the first shelf position from
the bottom and shallow rather than deep baking trays to allow
the warm air circulate around the upper side of the dish as well.
Aqua Clean
The heat is only radiated by the heater installed in the bottom of
the oven. Select this operation mode when you wish to bake /
cook the bottom side of the dish more thoroughly (e.g. for moist
pastry with fruit filling). Set the temperature with the temperature
selection knob /dial.
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After the end of cooking process, rotate the selector knob to
the “zero” position. This will also interrupt and delete all timer
functions (see the section “Setting the timer functions”); the timer
will switch to time of day / clock display.
After the end of cooking and when the oven is turned off, the
temperature display will indicate the falling temperature until it
reaches 50°C.
• Accessories (grid, shallow and deep baking tray) can be
inserted into the oven at four levels.
• Please note that the shelf levels are always referred to by
consecutive numbers starting from the bottom (particular shelf
levels are described in the cooking tables below)
• The guides may be drawn, wire, or telescopic (depending
on the appliance model). Telescopic (pull-out or, retractable)
guides are installed for the second, third, and fourth level. In
case of wire guides, the grid and the trays should always be
inserted into the leading slot formed by adjacent wire profiles.
Turning off the oven
Shelf levels (depending
on the model)
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Telescopic (pull-out or, retractable) guides are installed for the
second, third, and fourth level. They are installed on the left and
right side wall of the oven interior at three levels.
Pull-out levels consist of (depending on the model):
- three guides that can be pulled out partially,
- one guide that can be pulled out completely and two that can
be pulled out partially, or
- three guides that can be pulled out completely.
Telescopic pull-out guides and other parts of oven
accessories will heat up! Use a kitchen glove or similar
protection when handling them.
• To insert the grid, baking tray, or drip tray, first pull out the
telescopic guides of the desired level.
• Place the grid or the shallow or deep baking tray on the pull-out
guides and push it into the oven with your hand. Close the oven
door only when the telescopic guides have been fully retracted.
For easier insertion of the baking tray, the inserted profile
allows both telescopic guides to be pulled out equally and
simultaneously.
Installation:
• To insert the profile, first pull out both telescopic guides of the
same level.
• Insert the profile into both slots at the rear side of each guide
and push them with your hand until they stop.
Telescopic pull-out
guides (depending on
the model)
Stainless steel profile
(depending on the
model)
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The easy-clean inserts prevent the fat from spattering directly on
the oven wall.
The easy-clean inserts are installed as follows:
• Remove the wire or telescopic guides (see the section
Removing the telescopic and wire guides).
• Attach the guides (wire or telescopic) to the easy-clean shield
(A). Then, hang them together by sliding the two prongs into
the provided hole and pulling the assembly downward.
When installing telescopic retractable guides (which can be
pulled out completely) and the easy-clean inserts, insert the
supplied clips into the lower openings on the oven interior walls,
and insert the guides into these clips. The clips are intended for
securing the guides.
The glass tray is intended for baking dishes, but may also be
used as a serving tray.
The grid onto which the container with food, or the food directly,
is placed.
A safety stop is fitted on the grid and on the guides. To
pull out the grid, lift it slightly when it hits the stop.
A
Easy-clean inserts
(depending on the
model)
Oven accessories
(depending on the
model)
Oven accessories
(depending on the
model)
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Shallow baking tray is only intended for baking pastry and
cakes.
Deep baking tray is intended for baking meat and moist pastry;
it is also intended as a drip tray.
Unless you are using the grill, or the deep baking tray
is used only as a drip tray when spit-roasting, the deep
tray should not be inserted into the first guide.
The fat filter installed on the back oven interior wall protects
the fan, round heater, and the oven from impurity, particularly
spattering fat. When cooking meat, we recommend using the fat
filter. When baking pastry, always remove the filter! If the filter is
installed when baking pastry or cakes, the results can be quite
poor.
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• For baking pastry, use the , or . mode of operation.
(Oven operation with the selected mode, or system, depends
on the appliance model).
• When baking pastry, always remove the fat filter.
Instructions
• When baking pastry, always observe the instructions on the
shelf / guide level, temperature, and cooking time indicated in
the pastry baking table. Do not be prejudiced by experience you
may have with other ovens. The values indicated in the cooking
table are defined and checked especially for this particular oven.
• If the baking table does not specifically address a particular
type of pastry, see the information for a similar type of pastry.
Baking pastry with upper and lower heater
• Bake the pastry at one level only.
• Upper / lower heater combination is particularly appropriate for
baking various types of pastry, bread, and meat.
• Use dark-colored baking trays. Light-colored trays reflect the
heat, which leads to poorer cooking (browning) results. Always
place the models on the grid. If you are using the supplied
baking tray, remove the grid.
• Preheating will shorten the cooking time. Place the dish
into the oven only when the selected temperature has been
reached, i.e. when the control lamp (heater operation lamp)
goes off for the first time.
Baking pastry with hot air
Baking pastry with hot air is particularly convenient when you
wish to bake on several shelf / guide levels simultaneously,
especially when preparing bite-size pastry in shallow trays.
Preheating is recommended, and the use of the second and third
guide level. This mode is also appropriate for moist pastry and
fruit cakes (in this case, bake on a single level only).
• The temperature is normally set lower than when baking
with the upper/lower heater combination (see also the pastry
baking table).
• Various types of pastry can be baked simultaneously, if the
required temperature is at least approximately the same for all.
• Baking time can vary, even for equal baking trays. When baking in
several baking trays simultaneously – on two or even three levels,
baking time for each tray can e different. You may have to remove
one of the trays sooner (normally, this would be the uppermost tray.
• If possible, prepare bite-size pastry, such as cupcakes, in
the same thickness and height. Unevenly sized pastry will be
unevenly browned!
Baking pastry
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Food preparation