Electrolux OCB450NX User manual

OCB450NX
EN Microwave combi-oven User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8
4. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................... 8
5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 9
6. MICROWAVE MODE....................................................................................... 11
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS....................................................................................... 14
8. USING THE ACCESSORIES........................................................................... 15
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.............................................................................. 16
10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 17
11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................32
12. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................33
13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY.................................................................................. 35
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following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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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 damages 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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are
hot.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
1.2 General Safety
•Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
•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.
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•Always use oven gloves to remove or put in
accessories or ovenware.
•Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
•Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.
•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.
•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.
•Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal
parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
•Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement
is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and
shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave
cooking.
•If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified person.
•Only a qualified person can carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
•Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of
ignition.
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•The appliance is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
•If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling
the container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
•Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in the appliance since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
•The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
•Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
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 instruction
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.
• Keep the minimum distance from the
other appliances and units.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent safe
structures.
• The sides of the appliance must stay
adjacent to appliances or to units with
the same height.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
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.
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• 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,
especially when 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.
• 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 complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electrical shock or explosion.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• 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.
• Do not use microwave function to
preheat the oven.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to
the enamel:
– 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.
• This appliance is for cooking
purposes only. It must not be used for
other purposes, for example room
heating.
• Always cook with the oven 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 is in operation. 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
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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.
• Replace immediately the door glass
panels when they are damaged.
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
• Make sure the cavity and the door are
wiped dry after each use. Steam
produced during the operation of the
appliance condensates on cavity walls
and can cause corrosion.
• Clean regularly the appliance to
prevent the deterioration of the
surface material.
• Fat and food remaining in the
appliance can cause fire and electric
arcing when the microwave function
operates.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the
safety instruction on it's packaging.
• Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if
applicable) with any kind of detergent.
2.5 Internal light
WARNING!
Risk of electrical shock.
• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp
used for this appliance is only for
household appliances. Do not use it
for house lighting.
• Before replacing the lamp, disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
• Only use lamps with the same
specifications.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• 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.
2.7 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General overview
1 3 642 5
12
4
3
1
210
11
7
8
9
1Control panel
2Power lamp / symbol
3Knob for the oven functions
4Electronic programmer
5Temperature and microwave power
indicator / symbol
6Knob for the temperature /
microwave power
7Heating element
8Microwave generator
9Lamp
10 Fan
11 Shelf support, removable
12 Shelf positions
3.2 Accessories
Wire shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
Baking tray
For cakes and biscuits.
4. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
To set the Time of day refer
to "Clock functions" chapter.
4.1 Initial Cleaning
Remove all accessories and removable
shelf supports from the oven.
Refer to "Care and cleaning"
chapter.
Clean the oven and the accessories
before first use.
Put the accessories and the removable
shelf supports back to their initial
position.
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5. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Retractable knobs
To use the appliance, press the control
knob. The control knob comes out.
5.2 Turning the oven on and
off.
1. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to select an oven function. This
automatically turns on the oven with
default settings.
2. Turn the knob for the temperature /
microwave power to set a
temperature.
3. To turn off the oven, turn the knob for
the oven functions to the off position.
5.3 Oven functions
Oven function Application
Off position The appliance is off.
Light To activate the lamp without a cooking function.
Microwave Creates the heat directly in the food. Use it to heat
pre-prepared meals and drinks, to defrost meat or
fruit, and to cook vegetables and fish.
True Fan Cook‐
ing
To bake on up to two shelf positions at the same
time and to dry food. Set the temperature 20 - 40 °C
lower than for Top / Bottom Heat.
Pizza Setting To bake food on one shelf position for a more inten‐
sive browning and a crispy bottom. Set the tempera‐
ture 20 - 40 °C lower than for Top / Bottom Heat.
Conventional
Cooking (Top /
Bottom Heat)
To bake and roast food on one shelf position.
Bottom Heat To bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve
food.
Defrost This function can be used for defrosting frozen
foods, such as vegetables and fruits. The defrosting
time depends on the amount and size of the frozen
food.
Grilling To grill flat food and to toast bread.
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Oven function Application
Fast Grilling To grill flat food in large quantities and to toast
bread.
Turbo Grilling To roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones on
one shelf position. Also to make gratins and to
brown.
The lamp may automatically
deactivate at a temperature
below 60 °C during some
oven functions.
5.4 Display
A B C
D
EFG
A. Timer
B. Heat-up and residual heat indicator
C. Microwave function
D. Core temperature sensor (selected
models only)
E. Door lock (selected models only)
F. Hours / minutes
G. Clock functions
5.5 Buttons
Sensor field / Button Function Description
CLOCK To set a clock function.
MINUS To set the time.
MICROWAVE To set the Microwave function. Hold it
for more than 3 seconds to turn on or
turn off the oven lamp. You can turn on
the light also when the oven is turned
off.
PLUS To set the time.
TEMPERA‐
TURE
To check the oven temperature or the
temperature of the core temperature
sensor (if applicable). Use only while
an oven function is in operation.
5.6 Heat-up indicator
When you activate an oven function, the
bars in the display come on one by
one. The bars show that the oven
temperature increases or decreases.
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6. MICROWAVE MODE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Suitable cookware and materials
For the microwave use only suitable cookware and materials. Use below table as
a reference.
Cookware / Material Microwave Heating
Function
+Micro‐
wave
Defrost‐
ing
Heating Cooking
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with
no metal components, e.g. heat-
proof glass
Non-ovenproof glass and porce‐
lain1)
X X X
Glass and glass ceramic made of
ovenproof / frost-proof material
Ceramic2), earthenware2) X
Ceramic, porcelain and earthen‐
ware with unglazed bottom or with
small holes, e.g. on handles
X X X X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200
°C3)
X
Cardboard, paper X X X
Clingfilm X X X
Roasting film with microwave safe
closure3)
X
Roasting dishes made of metal,
e.g. enamel, cast iron
X X X
Baking tins, black lacquer or sili‐
con-coated3)
X X X
Baking tray X X X 4)
Wire shelf X X X 4)
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Cookware / Material Microwave Heating
Function
+Micro‐
wave
Defrost‐
ing
Heating Cooking
Cookware for microwave use, e.g.
crisp pan
X X
1) With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations
2) Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3) You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures
4) Cook on one shelf level.
6.2 Microwave
Recommendations
CAUTION!
Do not let the oven operate
when there is no food in it.
• Put the food into the oven without any
packaging. The packaged ready
meals can be put into the oven only
when the packaging is microwave
safe (check information on the
packaging).
• Put the food on a plate on the bottom
of the cavity when you use Microwave
function.
Cooking
• Cook food covered. If you want to
keep a crust cook food without a
cover.
• Do not overcook the dishes by setting
the power and time too high. The food
can dry out, burn or cause fire.
• Do not use the oven to cook eggs or
snails in their shells, because they
can burst. Pierce the yolk of fried egg
before reheating it.
• Pierce food with skin or peel with a
fork several times before cooking.
• Cut vegetables into similar-sized
pieces.
• Stir liquid dishes from time to time.
• Stir the food before serving.
• After you turn off the oven, take the
food out and let it stand for a few
minutes. Refer to the "Hints and tips"
chapter.
Defrosting
• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a
small upturned plate with a container
below it, or on a defrosting rack or
plastic sieve so that the defrosting
liquid can run off.
• Remove defrosted pieces
subsequently.
• To cook fruit and vegetables without
defrosting them first, you can use a
higher microwave power.
6.3 Setting the function:
Microwave
Remove all accessories.
1. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to select the function: Microwave .
The display shows first a default
microwave power and then a default time
for: Duration.
Press to start with the default values
for microwave power and for: Duration.
2. Turn the knob for the temperature /
microwave power to change the
microwave power. The power setting
changes in 100 Watt steps.
3. Press and then / to change:
Duration.
4. Press: .
When the time set for Duration ends, the
signal sounds and the function
Microwave stops.
5. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to the off position.
When you open the oven
door, the function Microwave
stops. To start it again, close
the door and press .
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6.4 Setting the function:
Microwave Combi
You can combine the microwave function
with any of the heating functions.
1. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to select an oven function.
The display shows a default temperature.
2. Turn the knob for the temperature /
microwave power to change the
temperature.
3. Press to combine heating function
with the microwave mode.
While using Microwave
Combi function the oven
can make various
noises. They are normal
for this function.
4. Turn the knob for the temperature /
microwave power to change the
microwave power settings. The
power setting changes in 100 Watt
steps.
You can set Duration for
Microwave Combi function.
When you set time for
Duration for more than 7
minutes and in Combi mode,
the Microwave power cannot
be higher than 600 W.
Around 5 degrees before the set
temperature is reached the signal
sounds. When the set time for Duration
ends the signal sounds again and the
function Microwave Combi stops.
5. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to the off position.
6.5 Examples of cooking
applications for power settings
The data in the table is for guidance only.
Power setting Use
• 1000 Watt
• 900 Watt
• 800 Watt
• 700 Watt
Heating liquids
Searing at the start of the cooking process
Cooking vegetables
• 600 Watt
• 500 Watt
Defrosting and heating frozen meals
Heating one-plate meals
Simmering stews
Cooking egg dishes
• 400 Watt
• 300 Watt
Continuing to cook meals
Cooking delicate food
Heating baby food
Simmering rice
Heating delicate food
Melting cheese, chocolate, butter
• 200 Watt
• 100 Watt
Defrosting meat, fish
Defrosting cheese, cream, butter
Defrosting fruit and cakes
Defrosting bread
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7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS
7.1 Clock functions table
Clock function Application
TIME OF DAY To show or change the time of day. You can change
the time of day only when the appliance is off.
DURATION To set how long the appliance operates. Use only
when an oven function is set.
END To set when the appliance deactivates. Use only
when an oven function is set.
TIME DELAY Combination of DURATION and END function.
MINUTE MINDER Use to set a countdown time. This function has no
effect on the operation of the appliance. You can set
the MINUTE MINDER at any time, also if the appli‐
ance is off.
00:00 COUNT UP TIM‐
ER
If you do not set any other clock function the
COUNT UP TIMER automatically monitor how long
the appliance operates.
It is on immediately when the oven starts to heat.
The Count Up Timer cannot be used with the func‐
tions: DURATION, END.
7.2 Setting and changing the
time
After the first connection to the mains,
wait until the display shows and
"12:00". "12" flashes.
1. Press or to set the hours.
2. Press to confirm and switch to set
the minutes.
The display shows and the set
hour. "00" flashes.
3. Press or to set the current
minutes.
4. Press to confirm or the set time of
day will be saved automatically after
5 seconds.
The display shows the new time.
To change the time of day press
again and again until the indicator for the
time of day flashes in the display.
7.3 Setting the DURATION
1. Set an oven function.
2. Press again and again until
starts to flash.
3. Press or to set the minutes
and then the hours for DURATION
time. Press to confirm.
When the time ends an acoustic signal
sounds for 2 minutes. and time
setting flash in the display. The appliance
deactivates automatically.
4. Press any button or open the oven
door to stop the acoustic signal.
5. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to the off position.
7.4 Setting the END
1. Set an oven function.
2. Press again and again until
starts to flash.
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3. Press or to set the hours and
then the minutes for END time. Press
to confirm.
At the set time an acoustic signal sounds
for 2 minutes. and time setting flash
in the display. The appliance deactivates
automatically.
4. Press any button or open the oven
door to stop the acoustic signal.
5. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to the off position.
7.5 Setting the TIME DELAY
function
1. Set an oven function.
2. Press again and again until
starts to flash.
3. Press or to set the minutes
and then the hours for DURATION
time. Press to confirm.
The display shows flashing .
4. Press or to set the hours and
then the minutes for END time. Press
to confirm.
Appliance turns on automatically later on,
works for the set DURATION time and
stops at the set END time. At the set time
an acoustic signal sounds for 2 minutes.
and time setting flash in the display.
The appliance deactivates.
5. Press any button or open the oven
door to stop the acoustic signal.
6. Turn the knob for the oven functions
to the off position.
7.6 Setting the MINUTE
MINDER
1. Press again and again until
and "00" flash in the display.
2. Press or to set the MINUTE
MINDER.
First you set the seconds, then the
minutes.
When the time you set is longer than
60 minutes, flash in the display.
3. Set the hours.
4. The MINUTE MINDER starts
automatically after 5 seconds.
After 90% of the set time, an acoustic
signal sounds.
5. When the set time ends, an acoustic
signal sounds for 2 minutes. "00:00"
and flash in the display. Press any
button to stop the acoustic signal.
7.7 COUNT UP TIMER
To reset the Count Up Timer, press and
hold and . The timer starts to count
up again.
8. USING THE ACCESSORIES
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 Inserting the accessories
Use only suitable cookware and material.
WARNING!
Refer to "Microwave mode"
chapter.
Wire shelf:
Push the shelf between the guide bars of
the shelf support and make sure that the
feet point down.
Baking tray :
Push the baking tray between the guide
bars of the shelf support.
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Wire shelf and baking tray together:
Push the baking tray between the guide
bars of the shelf support and the wire
shelf on the guide bars above.
Small indentation at the top
increase safety. The
indentations are also anti-tip
devices. The high rim
around the shelf prevents
cookware from slipping of
the shelf.
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
9.1 Using the Child Lock
When the Child Lock is on the oven
cannot be turned on accidentally.
1. Ensure the knob for the oven
functions is in the off position.
2. Press and hold and at the
same time for 2 seconds.
The signal sounds. SAFE appears on the
display.
To turn off the Child Lock, repeat step 2.
9.2 Using the Function Lock
You can turn on the Function Lock
function only when the oven operates.
When the Function lock is on the
temperature and time settings of a
running oven function cannot be
changed accidentally.
1. Select an oven function and set it
according your preferences.
2. Press and hold and at the
same time for 2 seconds.
The signal sounds. Loc appears on the
display for 5 seconds.
Loc appears on the display
when you turn the knob for
the temperature or press any
button when the Function
lock is on.
When you turn the knob for the oven
functions, the oven stops.
When you turn off the oven while the
Function Lock is on, the Function Lock
switches automatically to the Child Lock.
Refer to "Using the Child Lock".
To turn off the Function Lock, repeat step
2.
9.3 Residual heat indicator
When you turn off the oven, the display
shows the residual heat indicator if
the temperature in the oven is more than
40 °C.
9.4 Automatic Switch-off
For safety reasons the appliance
deactivates automatically after some time
if an oven function operates and you do
not change any settings.
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Temperature (°C) Switch-off time
(h)
30 - 115 12.5
120 - 195 8.5
200 - 230 5.5
After an automatic switch-off, press any
button to operate the appliance again.
The Automatic switch-off
does not work with the
functions: Light, Duration,
End.
9.5 Cooling fan
When the oven operates, the cooling fan
turns on automatically to keep the
surfaces of the oven cool. If you turn off
the oven, the cooling fan can continue to
operate until the oven cools down.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
The temperature and baking
times in the tables are
guidelines only. They
depend on the recipes and
the quality and quantity of
the ingredients used.
10.1 Baking
• Your oven may bake or roast
differently to the oven you had before.
Adapt your usual settings such as
temperature, cooking time and shelf
position to the values in the tables.
• Use the lower temperature the first
time.
• If you cannot find the settings for a
special recipe, look for the similar
one.
• You can extend baking times by 10 –
15 minutes if you bake cakes on more
than one shelf position.
• Cakes and pastries at different
heights do not always brown equally
at first. If this occurs, do not change
the temperature setting. The
differences equalize during the baking
procedure.
• Trays in the oven can twist during
baking. When the trays become cold
again, the distortions disappear.
10.2 Tips on baking
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The bottom of the cake is
not browned sufficiently.
The shelf position is incor‐
rect.
Put the cake on a lower
shelf.
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
The oven temperature is
too high.
The next time you bake,
set a slightly lower oven
temperature.
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
The baking time is too
short.
Set a longer baking time.
You cannot decrease
baking times by setting
higher temperatures.
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Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
There is too much liquid in
the mixture.
Use less liquid. Be careful
with mixing times, espe‐
cially if you use a mixing
machine.
The cake is too dry. The oven temperature is
too low.
The next time you bake,
set a higher oven tempera‐
ture.
The cake is too dry. The baking time is too
long.
The next time you bake,
set a shorter baking time.
The cake browns uneven‐
ly.
The oven temperature is
too high and the baking
time is too short.
Set a lower oven tempera‐
ture and a longer baking
time.
The cake browns uneven‐
ly.
The mixture is unevenly
distributed.
Spread the mixture evenly
on the baking tray.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time given.
The oven temperature is
too low.
The next time you bake,
set a slightly higher oven
temperature.
10.3 Baking on one oven level
Baking in tins
Food Function Temper‐
ature
(°C)
Time (min) Shelf posi‐
tion
Ring cake or brioche True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 50 - 70 1
Madeira cake / Fruit
cakes
True Fan
Cooking
140 - 160 70 - 90 1
Sponge cake / Sponge
cake
True Fan
Cooking
140 - 150 35 - 50 1
Sponge cake / Sponge
cake
Top / Bottom
Heat
160 35 - 50 2
Flan base - short pas‐
try1)
True Fan
Cooking
170 - 180 10 - 25 1
Flan base - sponge
mixture
True Fan
Cooking
150 - 170 20 - 25 1
Apple pie / Apple pie (2
tins Ø 20 cm, diagonal‐
ly off set)
True Fan
Cooking
160 70 - 90 1
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Food Function Temper‐
ature
(°C)
Time (min) Shelf posi‐
tion
Apple pie / Apple pie (2
tins Ø 20 cm, diagonal‐
ly off set)
Top / Bottom
Heat
180 70 - 90 1
Cheesecake, tray2) Top / Bottom
Heat
160 - 170 60 - 90 1
1) Preheat the oven.
2) Use a deep pan.
Cakes / pastries / breads on baking trays
Food Function Tempera‐
ture (°C)
Time (min) Shelf posi‐
tion
Plaited bread / bread
crown
Top / Bottom
Heat
170 - 190 30 - 40 2
Christmas stollen1) Top / Bottom
Heat
160 - 180 50 - 70 2
Bread (rye bread)1) Top / Bottom
Heat
2
first 230 20
then 160 - 180 30 - 60
Cream puffs / Eclairs1) Top / Bottom
Heat
190 - 210 20 - 35 2
Swiss Roll1) Top / Bottom
Heat
180 - 200 10 - 20 2
Cake with crumble top‐
ping (dry)
True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 20 - 40 1
Buttered almond cake /
sugar cakes1)
Top / Bottom
Heat
190 - 210 20 - 30 2
Fruit flans (made with
yeast dough / sponge
mixture)2)
True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 35 - 55 1
Fruit flans (made with
yeast dough / sponge
mixture)2)
Top / Bottom
Heat
170 35 - 55 1
Fruit flans made with
short pastry
True Fan
Cooking
160 - 170 40 - 80 1
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Food Function Tempera‐
ture (°C)
Time (min) Shelf posi‐
tion
Yeast cakes with deli‐
cate toppings (e.g.
quark, cream, cus‐
tard)1)
Top / Bottom
Heat
160 - 180 40 - 80 2
1) Preheat the oven.
2) Use a deep pan.
Biscuits
Food Function Tempera‐
ture (°C)
Time (min) Shelf posi‐
tion
Short pastry biscuits True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 10 - 20 1
Short bread / Short
bread / Pastry Stripes
True Fan
Cooking
140 20 - 35 1
Short bread / Short
bread / Pastry
Stripes1)
Top / Bottom
Heat
160 20 - 30 2
Biscuits made with
sponge mixture
True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 15 - 20 1
Pastries made with
egg white, meringues
True Fan
Cooking
80 - 100 120 - 150 1
Macaroons True Fan
Cooking
100 - 120 30 - 50 1
Biscuits made with
yeast dough
True Fan
Cooking
150 - 160 20 - 40 1
Puff pastries1) True Fan
Cooking
170 - 180 20 - 30 1
Rolls1) Top / Bottom
Heat
190 - 210 10 - 25 2
Small cakes / Small
cakes1)
True Fan
Cooking
160 20 - 35 3
Small cakes / Small
cakes1)
Top / Bottom
Heat
170 20 - 35 2
1) Preheat the oven.
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