NEFF B6AVH7A.1 User manual

Oven
[en] User manual and installation
instructions
B6AVH7A.1

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Table of contents
USER MANUAL
1 Safety......................................................................2
2 Preventing material damage .................................5
3 Environmental protection and saving energy......6
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance ..........7
5 Accessories..........................................................10
6 Before using for the first time .............................11
7 Basic operation ....................................................12
8 Steam....................................................................12
9 Time-setting options............................................14
10 Programme...........................................................16
11 Childproof lock.....................................................17
12 Rapid heating .......................................................17
13 Sabbath mode ......................................................18
14 Basic settings.......................................................18
15 Cleaning and servicing........................................20
16 Cleaning functions...............................................22
17 Shelf supports......................................................24
18 Appliance door.....................................................25
19 Troubleshooting...................................................29
20 Disposal................................................................31
21 Customer Service.................................................32
22 How it works.........................................................32
23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................36
23.1 General installation instructions.......................36
1 Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure
that you use the appliance safely.
1.1 General information
You can find general information for this in-
struction manual here.
¡Read this instruction manual carefully. Only
this will ensure you use the appliance
safely and efficiently.
¡This manual is intended for the installer and
the user of the appliance.
¡Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
¡Keep the instruction manual and the
product information safe for future refer-
ence or for the next owner.
¡Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do
not connect the appliance if it has been
damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Read the information on intended use to en-
sure that you use the appliance correctly and
safely.
Only a licensed professional may connect ap-
pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in-
correct connection is not covered under the
warranty.
Only use this appliance:
¡In accordance with these instructions for in-
stallation and use.
¡To prepare meals and drinks.
¡In private households and in enclosed
spaces in a domestic environment.
¡Up to an altitude of max. 4000m above
sea level.
1.3 Restriction on user group
Avoid risks to children and vulnerable per-
sons.
This appliance may be used by children aged
8 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have
been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
from the appliance and power cable.
1.4 Safe use
Follow these safety instructions when using
the appliance.
Always place accessories in the cooking com-
partment the right way round.
→"Accessories", Page10

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WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cook-
ing compartment may catch fire.
▶Never store combustible objects in the
cooking compartment.
▶Never open the appliance door if there is
smoke inside.
▶Switch off the appliance and unplug it from
the mains or switch off the circuit breaker
in the fuse box.
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices
may catch fire.
▶Before using the appliance, remove the
worst of the food residues and remnants
from the cooking compartment, heating ele-
ments and accessories.
Opening the appliance door creates a
draught. Greaseproof paper may come into
contact with the heating element and catch
fire.
▶Do not place greaseproof paper loosely
over accessories when preheating the ap-
pliance.
▶Always use a plate or baking tin to hold
greaseproof paper down.
▶Do not use more greaseproof paper than is
necessary.
▶Greaseproof paper must not extend over
the edge of accessories.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance gets very hot.
▶Never touch the inside surfaces of the
cooking compartment or the heating ele-
ments while they are hot.
▶Always allow the appliance to cool down.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
Accessories and cookware get very hot.
▶Always use oven gloves to remove ac-
cessories or cookware from the cooking
compartment.
When the cooking compartment is hot, any al-
coholic vapours inside may catch fire.
▶Never prepare food containing large quant-
ities of liquid with a high alcohol content.
▶Only use liquid with a high alcohol content
in small quantities.
▶Open the appliance door carefully.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation.
▶Never touch these hot parts.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
Hot steam may escape when you open the
appliance door. Whether or not you can see
steam depends on its temperature.
▶Do not stand too close to the appliance
when opening the door.
▶Open the appliance door carefully.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
If there is water in the cooking compartment
when it is hot, this may create hot steam.
▶Never pour water into the cooking compart-
ment when the cooking compartment is
hot.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may
develop into a crack.
▶Do not use glass scrapers, sharp or abras-
ive cleaning aids, or harsh cleaning
products.
The hinges on the appliance door move when
the door is opened and closed, which could
trap your fingers.
▶Keep your hands away from the hinges.
Components inside the appliance door may
have sharp edges.
▶Wear protective gloves.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by trained spe-
cialist staff.
If the insulation of the power cord is dam-
aged, this is dangerous.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact
with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact
with sharp points or edges.
▶Never kink, crush or modify the power
cord.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric
shock.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean-
ers to clean the appliance.
If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, this is dangerous.

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▶Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface.
▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the
appliance. Always unplug the appliance at
the mains.
▶If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately unplug the power cord
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶"Call Customer Service." →Page32
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
WARNING‒Danger: Magnetism!
Permanent magnets are used in the control
panel or in the controls. These may affect
electronic implants, e.g. heart pacemakers or
insulin pumps.
▶Wearers of electronic implants must stay at
least 10 cm away from the control panel.
1.5 Halogen bulb
Follow these instructions for appliances with
halogen lamps.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The bulbs in the cooking compartment get
very hot. There is still a risk of burning for
some time after they have been switched off.
▶Do not touch the glass cover.
▶Avoid contact with your skin when cleaning.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
When replacing the cooking compartment
bulb, be aware that the bulb socket contacts
are live.
▶Before replacing the bulb, unplug the appli-
ance from the mains or switch off the cir-
cuit breaker in the fuse box.
1.6 Steam
Follow these instructions when using a steam
function.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
The water in the water tank may become very
hot if you operate the appliance for long peri-
ods.
▶Always empty the water tank after using the
steam function.
Hot steam is generated in the cooking com-
partment.
▶Do not reach into the cooking compartment
when using steam.
Hot liquid may spill over the sides of the ac-
cessory when it is removed from the cooking
compartment.
▶Remove hot accessories with care and al-
ways wear oven gloves.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Due to the hot surfaces, vapours from flam-
mable liquids may catch fire in the cooking
compartment (explosion). The appliance door
may spring open. Hot steam and jets of flame
may escape.
▶Do not pour flammable liquids (e.g. alco-
holic drinks) into the water tank.
▶Only fill the water tank with water or with
the descaling solution we have recommen-
ded.
1.7 Cleaning function
Follow these safety instructions when using
the cleaning function.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices
may catch fire when the cleaning function is in
progress.
▶Before you start the cleaning function, al-
ways remove coarse dirt from the cooking
compartment.
▶Never clean accessories at the same time.
The outside of the appliance gets very hot
when the cleaning function is in progress.
▶Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea
towels, on the door handle.
▶Leave the front of the appliance clear.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING‒Risk of serious harm to
health!
The appliance gets very hot when the clean-
ing function is in progress. The non-stick coat-
ing on baking trays and tins is destroyed and
noxious gases are released.
▶Never clean non-stick baking trays or bak-
ing tins using the cleaning function.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The cooking compartment gets very hot when
the cleaning function is in progress.
▶Never open the appliance door.
▶Allow the appliance to cool down.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
The outside of the appliance gets very hot
when the cleaning function is in progress.

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▶Never touch the appliance door.
▶Allow the appliance to cool down.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
2 Preventing material damage
Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to
your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kit-
chen.
2.1 General
Follow these instructions when using the appliance.
ATTENTION!
The presence of objects on the cooking compartment
floor at over 50 °C will cause heat to build up. The
baking and roasting times will no longer be correct and
the enamel will be damaged.
▶Do not cover the cooking compartment floor with
any sort of foil or greaseproof paper.
▶Do not place accessories on the cooking compart-
ment floor.
▶Do not place cookware on the cooking compart-
ment floor if a temperature above 50 °C has been
set.
If aluminium foil comes into contact with the door pane,
it could cause permanent discolouration.
▶Do not allow aluminium foil in the cooking compart-
ment to come into contact with the door pane.
When the cooking compartment is hot, any water in-
side it will create steam. The change in temperature
may cause damage.
▶Never pour water into the cooking compartment
when it is still hot.
▶Never place cookware containing water on the
cooking compartment floor.
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking
compartment leads to corrosion.
▶Allow the cooking compartment to dry after use.
▶Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment
for a long time with the door closed.
▶Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open
will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over
time.
▶Always allow the cooking compartment to cool
down with the door closed after cooking at high
temperatures.
▶Take care not to trap anything in the appliance
door.
▶Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the
door open if a lot of moisture was produced during
operation.
Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains
that cannot be removed.
▶When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too
much on the baking tray.
▶If possible, use the deeper universal pan.
If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no
longer close properly during operation. This may dam-
age the front of adjacent kitchen units.
▶Keep the seal clean at all times.
▶Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged
or missing.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may
damage it.
▶Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door.
▶Do not place cookware or accessories on the appli-
ance door.
With certain models, accessories may scratch the door
pane when closing the appliance door.
▶Always push accessories fully into the cooking com-
partment.
Carrying the appliance by the door handle could break
it. The door handle cannot support the weight of the
appliance.
▶Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door
handle.
2.2 Steam
Follow these instructions when using the steam func-
tion.
ATTENTION!
Silicone bakeware is not suitable for combined opera-
tion with steam.
▶Cookware must be heat- and steam-resistant.
Using cookware with rust spots may cause corrosion in
the cooking compartment. Even the smallest spots of
rust can cause corrosion.
▶Do not use cookware with rust spots.
Hot water in the water tank may damage the steam
system.
▶Only fill the water tank with cold water.
If there is water on the cooking compartment floor
when operating the appliance, this will damage the
enamel.
▶Do not use the appliance if there is water on the
cooking compartment floor.
▶Wipe away any water on the cooking compartment
floor before operation.
If descaling solution comes into contact with the control
panel or other delicate surfaces, it will damage them.
▶Remove descaling solution immediately with water.
Cleaning the water tank in the dishwasher will damage
it.
▶Do not clean the water tank in the dishwasher.
▶Clean the water tank with a soft cloth and standard
washing-up liquid.

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3 Environmental protection and saving energy
Help protect the environment by using your appliance
in a way that conserves resources and by disposing of
reusable materials properly.
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compat-
ible and can be recycled.
▶Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
Information about current disposal methods are
available from your specialist dealer or local author-
ity.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
less power.
Only preheat the appliance if the recipe or the recom-
mended settings tell you to do so.
¡Not preheating the appliance can reduce the en-
ergy used by up to 20%.
Use dark-coloured, black-coated or enamelled baking
tins.
¡These types of baking tin absorb the heat particu-
larly well.
Open the appliance door as little as possible during
operation.
¡This will maintain the temperature in the cooking
compartment and eliminate the need for the appli-
ance to reheat.
When baking multiple dishes, do so in succession or
in parallel.
¡The cooking compartment is heated after baking
the first dish. This reduces the baking time for the
second cake.
If the cooking time is relatively long, you can switch
the appliance off 10minutes before the cooking time
ends.
¡There will be enough residual heat to finish cooking
the dish.
Remove any accessories that are not being used from
the cooking compartment.
¡Accessories that are not being used do not need to
be heated.
Allow frozen food to defrost before cooking.
¡This will save the energy that would otherwise be
required to defrost it.

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4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.
4.1 Controls
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat-
ing status.
On certain models, specific details such as colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
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Buttons
→"Buttons", Page7
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Function selector
You can turn the function selector clockwise or
anti-clockwise from the zero setting.
→"Types of heating", Page8→"Functions",
Page9
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Display
→"Display", Page8
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Temperature selector
Use the temperature selector to set the temper-
ature for the type of heating or select the set-
ting for other functions. You can turn the tem-
perature selector clockwise and anti-clockwise.
→"Temperature and setting levels", Page9
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Water tank
Fill and empty the water tank.
→"Filling the water tank", Page13
→"After every steam operation", Page14
Note:Depending on the appliance type, the control
knobs can be pushed in. To click it in or out, push the
control knob in when it is in the off position.
4.2 Buttons
The buttons are touch-sensitive surfaces. Press the corresponding button to select a function.
Symbol Name Use
Time-setting options Sets the time, timer, cooking time or end time
→"Time-setting options", Page14
Left arrow Decreases the adjustment values
Right arrow Increases the adjustment values
Steam assistance Starts or cancels steam assistance
→"Steam", Page12

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Symbol Name Use
Rapid heating Starts or cancels rapid heating
→"Rapid heating", Page17
Information ¡Displays the current cooking compartment temperature
¡Set basic settings
→"Basic settings", Page18
4.3 Display
The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information.
The red bar above or below a symbol indicates which value is active or can be changed.
Symbol Name Use
Fill the water tank Prompt to fill the water tank
→"Steam", Page12
Empty the water tank Prompt to empty the water tank
→"After every steam operation", Page14
Descale Prompt to descale the appliance
→"Descaling", Page23
Descale Descaling programme interrupted
→"Descaling interrupted", Page24
Temperature too high The temperature in the cooking compartment is too high for the operating mode;
leave the appliance to cool down
→"Residual heat", Page9
Sabbath mode Sabbath mode activated
→"Sabbath mode", Page18
Childproof lock activ-
ated
The childproof lock is activated
→"Childproof lock", Page17
Door lock Appliance door is locked
→"Childproof lock", Page17
→"Pyrolytic self-cleaning ", Page22
Temperature display Appliance is heating
→"Temperature display", Page9
4.4 Types of heating
Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.
Use the function selector to set the types of heating.
Symbol Type of heating and
temperature range
What it's used for/how it works
CircoTherm hot air1
30-200°C
Bake and roast on one or more levels.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back
wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
CircoTherm gentle
125-200°C
Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back
wall evenly around the cooking compartment. The food is cooked in phases us-
ing residual heat.
Always keep the appliance door closed when cooking.
This type of heating is used to determine the energy consumption in air recircu-
lation mode and the energy efficiency class.
Bread baking setting1
180-240°C
For baking bread, bread rolls and baked goods that require high temperatures.
Reheat2
80-180°C
For gently reheating food or for crisping up baked goods.
1Steam-assist cooking possible from 80°C and over (water tank must be filled before operating)
2Steam heating function (water tank must be full before appliance is operated)

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Symbol Type of heating and
temperature range
What it's used for/how it works
Pizza setting
30-275°C
Cook pizza or dishes that require a lot of heat from below.
The bottom heating element and the ring-shaped heating element in the back
wall heat the cooking compartment.
Bottom heating
30-250°C
Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie.
Heat is emitted from below.
Full-surface grill
30-275°C
From 275°C:
Grill flat items such as steak and sausages, or make toast. Gratinate food.
The entire area underneath the grill element becomes hot.
Circo-roasting1
30-250°C
Roast poultry, whole fish and larger pieces of meat.
The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan circulates the
hot air around the food.
Top/bottom heating1
30-275°C
Traditionally bake or roast on one level. This type of heating is ideal for cakes
with moist toppings.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below.
This type of heating is used to measure the energy consumption in the conven-
tional mode.
1Steam-assist cooking possible from 80°C and over (water tank must be filled before operating)
2Steam heating function (water tank must be full before appliance is operated)
4.5 Functions
Here you can find an overview of the functions. Use the function selector to set the functions.
Symbol Name Use
Oven light Illuminate the cooking compartment without heating.
→"Lighting", Page10
Cleaning functions ¡EasyClean removes light dirt from the cooking compartment. →"Cleaning
aid EasyClean ", Page23
¡Pyrolytic self-cleaning cleans the cooking compartment almost by itself.
→"Pyrolytic self-cleaning ", Page22
¡Descaling your appliance keeps it working properly.
→"Descaling", Page23
Programme For many types of food, the appliance has preprogrammed setting values that
you can use.
→"Programme", Page16
4.6 Temperature and setting levels
There are different settings for the types of heating and
functions.
The settings appear in the display.
The temperature can be set in 1 degree increments up
to 100°C, and in 5 degree increments thereafter.
Note:For temperature settings above 275°C for the
Grill type of heating, the appliance reduces the temper-
ature to approx. 250°C after approx. 20minutes.
Temperature display
The temperature display shows you the temperature in
the cooking compartment.
Notes
¡The temperature indicator only shows the temperat-
ure increasing for operating modes for which you
can set a temperature, e.g. for cleaning functions,
the temperature display is filled immediately.
¡Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed
may differ slightly from the actual temperature inside
the cooking compartment.
As soon as the appliance heats up, the symbol ap-
pears in the display.
The lines are filled from the bottom to the top as the
cooking compartment heats up.
When you are preheating the appliance, the optimal
time to place your food in the cooking compartment is
when the symbol first goes out.
Residual heat
When the appliance is switched off, the temperature in-
dicator shows the residual heat in the cooking com-
partment.

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The further the temperature drops, the more lines go
out.
If flashes in the display, the temperature in the cook-
ing compartment is too high for the selected operating
mode. Switch the appliance off, wait until it has cooled
down and then switch it back on again.
4.7 Cooking compartment
The functions in the cooking compartment make your
appliance easier to use.
Rails
The rails in the cooking compartment enable you to
place accessories at different heights.
→"Accessories", Page10
Your appliance has four shelf positions. The shelf posi-
tions are numbered from bottom to top.
You can remove the rails, e. g. for cleaning.
→"Shelf supports", Page24
Lighting
The oven light lights up the cooking compartment.
With most types of heating and functions, the lighting
lights up during operation. When the function selector
is turned to bring operation to an end, the lighting goes
out.
The Oven light setting on the function selector can be
used to switch on the light without heating.
Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on and off depending on the
appliance's temperature. The hot air escapes above
the door.
ATTENTION!
Do not cover the ventilation slot above the appliance
door. The appliance overheats.
▶Ensure that the ventilation slots are unobstructed.
To ensure that the appliance cools down more quickly
after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a
certain period afterwards.
Appliance door
If you open the appliance door during operation, the
operation continues.
5 Accessories
Only use original accessories. These have been made
especially for your appliance. Here you can find an
overview of your appliance's accessories and how to
use them.
Note:Accessories may become deformed if they get
hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the ac-
cessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
The accessories supplied may differ depending on the
appliance model.
Accessories Use
Wire rack ¡Cake tins
¡Ovenproof dishes
¡Cookware
¡Meat, e.g. roasting joints or steak
¡Frozen meals
Universal pan ¡Moist cakes
¡Baked items
¡Bread
¡Large roasts
¡Frozen meals
¡Catching dripping liquids, e.g. fat when
grilling food on the wire rack.