Atag SX4611D User manual

instructions for use
Steam oven
SX4611D
SX4692D

EN Manual EN 3 - EN 42
Pictograms used
Important information
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YOUR OVEN
Your oven
Introduction 4
Control panel 5
Description 6
Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails 6
Accessories 7
Door 8
Cooling fan 8
Main functions 8
Keys 9
Navigation 10
Initial use
What to do first 12
Operation
Selecting your function 15
Function settings mode 15
Progress mode 17
Finish display 17
Changing settings during the progress 18
Use
Functions table 19
Steam function 21
Steam tables 24
Settings menu 26
Plus menu 27
Cooking information 28
Fast preheat 28
Delayed start 29
Stage cooking 30
Go to manual cooking 30
Programs and Favourites 31
Egg timer 31
Child lock 32
Warming 32
Defrost 32
Cleaning
Cleaning the appliance 33
Steam clean 33
Cleaning the water tank filter 34
Descaling 34
Removing and cleaning the guide rails 35
Replacing the oven light bulb 36
Removing the oven door 37
Removing the oven door glass 38
Solving problems
General 39
Your oven and the environment
Disposal of the appliance and packaging 41
Cooking test
Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard 42

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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing this Atag 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.
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Control panel
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
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1. Function knob (in ‘Off’ position)
2. Defrost
3. Programs & Favourites
4. Extras
5. Regenerate
6. Steam
7. Sous vide
8. Warming
9. Steam clean
10. Display
11. Selection knob
12. On/off key and stop key (cancel)
13. Light key
14. Timer key
15. Navigation key left*
16. Navigation key right*
17. Plus key
18. Water reservoir key
19. Confirm key
* pressing 15+16 activates Child lock
Note:
The keys respond best if you touch them with a large area of your
fingertip. Every time you press a key during use, a short acoustic signal
will sound.
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YOUR OVEN
Description
1
4
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
3
5
2
1. Control panel
2. Water reservoir cover
3. Oven 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.

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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.
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.
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. It can also be used as a drip tray. Place
the deep baking tray into the first level for use as a drip tray
during grilling.
• 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.
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YOUR OVEN
Accessories that can be supplied with your appliance (depending on the model)
• The steam dishes can be used simultaneously on two levels
(i.e., the non-perforated steam dish on Level 1 and the perforated
steam dish on Level 2).
• 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.
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.
• 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.
Main functions
With the function knob you can select the main functions of your oven.
Setting Description
Off/standby mode
Extras
Bottom heat
Bottom heat + fan
Programs and favourites
Favourites
Programs
Defrost
Manual defrost

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Steam
Steam
Steam - low temperature
Regenerate
Sous vide
Warming
Plate warming
Keep warm
Steam clean
Keys
In the table below you can find the discription of the different keys.
Keys Description of the keys
On/off key and stop key
- Press short: cancel operation or go one step back in
the menu.
- Press long: turn the appliance off or on.
Light key
- To turn the cavity light on or off.
Egg timer
- The egg timer can be used independent of the oven
function.
- The longest possible timer setting is 23:59.
Navigation key left
- To move the active area to the left.
Navigation key right
- To move the active area to the right.
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Plus key
- To open or exit the settings menu (in standby-
mode).
- To open or exit the plus menu with the extra options
possible at that moment (in on-mode).
Child lock
- Press and hold the left navigation key and right
navigation key simultaniously to lock the appliance.
Water reservoir key
- To open the water reservoir hatch.
Confirm key
- To confirm all the white settings/elements in the
screen.
Navigation
active area
stop key confirm keyfunction knob selection knobnavigation keys
By turning the function knob away from the 0-position, the icon of the
chosen main function is lit. The display will show the icon and name
of the activated function for about 1,5 seconds. Next you will see the
chosen main function and sub-function at the top of the display in the
feedback bar. Also the function settings mode will become active (grey
background). In this activated area you can select your settings using
the selection knob.
180 °C
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Within every menu the navigation is as follows:
• Use the navigation keys or press the selection knob to move the
active area (grey background).
• The setting in the active area can be changed by turning the
selection knob (left = decrease, right = increase). The setting will be
saved automaticallly.
• When all elements in the screen are set, then confirm these settings
by pressing the confirm key (this key will start blinking when it is
possible to start the program).
• Press the stop key to go one step back in the menu.
At the top of the display is a feedback bar. This bar shows where you
are in the menu and what setting you are changing. Functions / settings
are separated with a vertical line.
SETTINGS l GENERAL l SOUND l KEY SOUND
PROGRAMS l ... l STUFFED CHICKEN
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INITIAL USE
What to do first
• 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’, ‘Date’, ‘Time’ and ‘Water hardness’.
Setting the language
English
Deutsch
LANGUAGE
In case you are not comfortable with the language on the display, you
can select another language. The default setting is ‘English’.
1. Turn the selection knob and select your preferred language from the
displayed list.
2. Confirm the setting by pressing the confirm key.
The next screen will be displayed.
Setting the date
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01
02
DATE l DAY
1. Turn the selection knob and change the first setting (Day).
2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by
pressing the selection knob.
3. Turn the selection knob and change the next setting (Month).
4. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by
pressing the selection knob.
5. Turn the selection knob and change the last setting (Year).
6. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key.
The next screen will be displayed.

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Setting the time
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TIME l HOUR
1. Turn the selection knob and change the hours.
2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by
pressing the selection knob.
3. Turn the selection knob and change the minutes.
4. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key.
Setting the water hardness
1 red Soft water
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.
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. Turn the secection knob until the bars on the screen correspond
with those on the test strip.
3. Press 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.
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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
All the start-up settings are now set and the display will show the
standby screen.
The appliance is now ready for use.
The language, time, date and water hardness can be adjusted in the
settings menu (see ‘Settings menu’ chapter). The settings menu can be
opened from the start display via the ‘Plus’ menu.
Standby display
The standby display will show the time, cavity temperature (if this is
higher than 80 °C) and the timer (if set). The appliance goes to standby
mode after:
• Turning the function knob to 0 (‘off’ position);
• Pressing the stop key multiple times (deeper in the menu).
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Off mode
• Default the appliance will shut down after no action for a set time of
30 minutes.
• Press and hold the stop key to shut down the appliance manually.
Switching on the appliance
• Press and hold the stop key to switch on the appliance.
• The appliance can also be switched on by turning the function knob
to a function.
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Selecting your function
Select a function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the
table in chapter ‘Functions table’ to see which functions are available.
• Go directly to the progress mode by pressing the confirm key (this
key is blinking if it is possible to start the program).
After you have chosen a main function, the function settings mode is
active (grey background). In this activated area, it is now possible to
change the settings in this funtion.
Function settings mode
Example (Steam / low temperature steam /40 minutes)
1. Choose a main function by turning the function knob.
The first sub-function setting becomes active.
80 °C
STEAM l STEAM 14:30
Now the settings can be changed as desired. There is the possibility to
set:
• The function (consult the table in chapter ‘Functions table’).
• The temperature.
• The time.
2. Turn the selection knob and change the setting.
80 °C
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3. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by
pressing the selection knob.
The next sub-function setting becomes active.
200 °C
STEAM l TEMPERATURE 14:30
75
80 °C
4. Turn the selection knob and change the setting.
200 °C
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70
75 °C
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5. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by
pressing the selection knob.
The next sub-function setting becomes active.
75 °C
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▷The timer icon shows that there is no timer necessary for this
function. Press the confirm key to start the program directly with
the chosen settings (see step 7).
▷To set the timer, go to step 6.
▷If there is a timer necessary for a current function, the default
timer setting is displayed instead of the timer icon.
6. Turn the selection knob and change the setting.
75 °C
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0:40 H:M
0:41
▷H:M notation.
7. If preferred, select any additional setting using the plus menu (for
example fast preheat). See for more information chapter ‘Plus
menu’.
8. If the chosen function involves steam, then the tank must be filled
with clean water before starting the program.
9. Start the program: press the confirm key to go to the progress
mode.
The program will start with the chosen settings; the oven will go to
the progress mode and the progress screen is shown.
75 °C
14:30
0:40
LOW TEMP STEAM
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Progress mode
• Left side on the screen, the temperature is displayed (if the set
temperature is not reached, the temperature will switch between
cavity temp (grey) and set temp (white)). If the set temp is reached a
pop-up will appear ‘set temperature is reached’.
• Right side on the screen, the time (counting down) or the progress
time (counting up if no time was set) is displayed. Next to the
cooking time the user can see the finishing time.
75 °C
14:30
0:40
LOW TEMP STEAM
15:10
• If preheating is chosen, the progress mode will first show the
preheating display (preheating in the feedback bar and the
preheating icon). All settings are displayed only the colours are
switched. The cavity temperature is white and the chosen settings
are grey. If the set temperature is reached, a pop-up will appear:
‘Set temperature is reached. Insert dish’.
210 °C
14:30
0:40
BOTTOM HEAT
15:10
Finish display
When the timer is finished, the ‘finish display’ will appear. Now it is
possible to:
• Stop the progress.
• Add extra time.
• Save as favourite.
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Stop the progress
1. Press the confirm key.
The finish display will be closed and the standby screen will be
shown.
▷If there is no action within 10 minutes, the display will switch to
standby mode.
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OPERATION
Add extra time
1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Add extra time’.
2. The time setting becomes active and can be changed directly by
rotating the selection knob.
3. Confirm by means of the confirm key.
The previous process is activated again
Save as favourite
1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Save as favourite’.
The next screen will show 10 positions where the program can be
positioned.
2. Select a position for your recipe by rotating the selection knob and
press the confirm key to save it.
3. Give the recipe a name. Rotate the selection knob to select the
appropriate letter and press the selection knob to confirm and go to
the next letter.
▷You can delete a character by means of the backspace function
in the character list (arrow).
4. Press the confirm key to save the recipe.
Changing settings during the progress
• During progress, pressing the navigation keys will show the active
area. The selected setting can now be changed, see chapter
‘Function settings mode’.
• After confirmation with the confirm key the progress screen will be
shown with the changed settings.
• After 5 seconds without actions the progress settings are cancelled
and the display will return to the progress screen.

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USE
Functions table
Consult the table to choose the desired function. Also consult the
instructions for preparation on the dish packaging.
• Only use glass dishes that can withstand temperatures of
275 °C.
Function Description
Oven functions
Bottom Heat
• Heating only by means of the lower heating
element.
• Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2.
• Suggested temperature: 160 °C
• Intended for plate warming or preservation of
food.
Fan + Bottom Heat
• Heating by means of the lower heating element.
The heat is distributed by the fan.
• Place a not too high baking tray on level 2, so that
hot air can also circulate over the upper surface
of the food.
• Suggested temperature: 180 °C
• Intended for plate warming or preservation of
food.
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Steam functions
Steam
• Heating by means of steam.
• See chapter ‘Steam function’ for more
information.
• Steam of 100 °C is sprayed into the oven cavity at
regular intervals.
• This mode can be used to steam vegetables,
eggs, fruit and rice, for example.
Steam - Low temperature
• Heating by means of steam.
• See chapter ‘Steam function’ for more
information.
• Steam is sprayed into the oven cavity at regular
intervals.
• This menu can be used to steam vegetables and
fish, to keep food warm and defrost food.

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USE
Function Description
Sous vide
• Heating by means of steam.
• See chapter ‘Steam function’ for more
information.
• The vacuum-sealed food is slow-cooked at a low
temperature.
• With this method the food’s flavour, vitamins and
minerals are preserved. Vacuum sealing gives the
dish a longer shelf life.
• Use this function to cook vegetables, fruit, meat,
poultry and fish.
Extra functions
Warming
• Plate warming: this function is used for warming
tableware, so that the served food stays hotter for
longer.
• Keep warm: this mode is used to keep already
cooked dishes warm.
• Regenerate: this mode is used to warm already
cooked dishes. The use of steam means there is
no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved
as though the dish is freshly-cooked. Various
dishes can be regenerated simultaneously.
Steam clean
• With this function and a damp cloth, you can
easily remove grease and dirt from the oven walls.
• Use this function only when the oven has cooled
down fully. Steam is sprayed into the oven cavity
at regular intervals.
• After soaking, food residues can be removed
using a damp cloth.
Defrost
• With this function, the air circulates by means of
the fan. The air will be heated to a temperature of
30 °C.
• Use this function to defrost frozen dishes.
Programs and Favourites
• Programs’ for steaming preparations. Select a dish
from a list of pre-programmed dishes.
• Favourites: Select your own steam recipes.