NEFF C44.20.3 User manual

[en] Instruction manual
Steam oven C44.20.3.

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ÚTable of contents [en]Instructionmanual
Important safety information.....................................................4
Causes of damage .............................................................................5
Your new appliance ....................................................................6
Control panel .......................................................................................6
Automatic calibration .........................................................................6
Your accessories ........................................................................7
Accessories .........................................................................................7
Inserting accessories .........................................................................7
Cooking compartment .......................................................................7
Optional accessories .........................................................................7
Before using for the first time ...................................................7
Setting the clock .................................................................................7
Setting the water hardness range ...................................................8
First use ................................................................................................8
Cleaning the accessories before use .............................................8
Operating the appliance ............................................................8
Filling the water tank ..........................................................................8
Switching on the appliance...............................................................9
Switching off the appliance...............................................................9
After each use .................................................................................. 10
Timer .................................................................................................. 10
Changing the time of day............................................................... 10
Automatic programmes ...........................................................10
Setting a programme ...................................................................... 10
Notes about the programmes ....................................................... 11
Programme tables ........................................................................... 11
Basic settings ...........................................................................12
Care and cleaning ....................................................................13
Cleaning agents ............................................................................... 13
Descaling........................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting .......................................................................14
Changing the door seal.................................................................. 16
Replacing the cooking compartment bulb ................................. 16
After-sales service ...................................................................16
E number and FD number ............................................................. 16
Environmental protection ........................................................16
Environmentally-friendly disposal.................................................. 16
Tips for saving energy .................................................................... 16
Tables and tips..........................................................................17
Accessories ..................................................................................... 17
Cookware .......................................................................................... 17
Cooking time and quantity ............................................................. 17
Distributing food evenly .................................................................. 17
Pressure-sensitive food................................................................... 17
Cooking a menu .............................................................................. 17
Vegetables ........................................................................................ 17
Side dishes and pulses .................................................................. 18
Poultry and meat.............................................................................. 18
Fish ..................................................................................................... 19
Soup vegetables, miscellaneous .................................................. 19
Dessert, compote............................................................................. 19
Reheating food................................................................................. 20
Defrosting .......................................................................................... 20
Proving dough .................................................................................. 20
Juicing................................................................................................ 21
Preserving ......................................................................................... 21
Frozen products ............................................................................... 21
Test dishes ................................................................................22
Steaming............................................................................................ 22
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: Important safety information
Read these instructions carefully. Only then
will you be able to operate your appliance
safely and correctly. Retain the instruction
manual and installation instructions for
future use or for subsequent owners.
This appliance is only intended to be fully
fitted in a kitchen. Observe the special
installation instructions.
Check the appliance for damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance
if it has been damaged in transport.
Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused
by incorrect connection is not covered
under warranty.
This appliance is intended for domestic use
only. The appliance must only be used for
the preparation of food and drink. The
appliance must be supervised during
operation. Only use this appliance indoors.
This appliance may be used by children
over the age of 8 years old and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around
the appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 8 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old
at a safe distance from the appliance and
power cable.
Always slide accessories into the cooking
compartment correctly. See "Description of
accessories in the instruction manual.
Risk of fire!
Combustible items stored in the cooking
compartment may catch fire. Never store
combustible items 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.
Risk of burns!
■The appliance becomes very hot. Never
touch the interior surfaces of the cooking
compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of serious burns!
■Accessories and ovenware become very
hot. Always use oven gloves to remove
accessories or ovenware from the cooking
compartment.
Risk of burns!
■Hot steam may escape during operation.
Do not touch the ventilation openings.
Keep children away.
Risk of scalding!
■The accessible parts become hot during
operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep
children at a safe distance.
Risk of scalding!
■Water in a hot cooking compartment may
create hot steam. Never pour water into
the hot cooking compartment.
Risk of scalding!
■When you open the appliance door, hot
steam can escape. Steam may not be
visible, depending on its temperature.
When opening, do not stand too close to
the appliance. Open the appliance door
carefully. Keep children away.
Risk of scalding!
■The water in the evaporator dish is still hot
even after the appliance has been
switched off. Do not empty the evaporator
dish immediately after switching off the
appliance. Allow the appliance to cool
down before cleaning it.
Risk of scalding!
■Hot liquid may spill over the sides of the
accessory when it is removed from the
cooking compartment. Remove hot
accessories with care and always wear
oven gloves.
Risk of injury!
■Scratched glass in the appliance door
may develop into a crack. Do not use a
glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning
aids or detergents.
Risk of injury and risk of fire!
■Flammable liquids can catch fire in the
cooking compartment when it is hot
(explosion). Do not fill the water tank with
any flammable fluids (e.g. alcoholic
drinks). Only fill the water tank with water
or with the descaling solution that is
recommended by us.
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■If the appliance has not been securely
screwed in place, it is always possible that
it may tip over or fall out of the kitchen unit
when the appliance door is opened. Do
not open the appliance door until the
appliance has been fully pushed into
place within the kitchen unit. Only open
the door of the appliance with care before
it has been securely fastened in place.
Observe the fitting instructions.
Risk of electric shock!
■Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out by one of our
trained after-sales engineers. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock and serious injury!
■The cable insulation on electrical
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock!
■Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
■A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Causes of damage
Caution!
■Do not place anything on the cooking compartment floor. Do
not cover it with aluminium foil. A build-up of heat could
damage the appliance.
The cooking compartment floor and the evaporator dish must
always be kept clear. Always place ovenware in a perforated
cooking container or on a wire rack.
■Aluminium foil in the cooking compartment must not come
into contact with the door panel. This could cause permanent
discolouration of the door panel.
■Ovenware: Ovenware must be heat and steam resistant.
■Do not use ovenware that shows signs of rust. Even the
smallest spots of rust can lead to corrosion in the cooking
compartment.
■Dripping liquids: When steaming with a perforated cooking
container, always insert the baking tray, the universal pan or
the solid cooking container underneath. Dripping liquid is
caught.
■Do not store moist food in the closed cooking compartment
for long periods. It can lead to corrosion in the cooking
compartment.
■Fruit juice may leave stains in the cooking compartment.
Always remove fruit juice immediately and wipe the cooking
compartment with a moist and dry cloth.
■If the door seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no longer
close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent units
could be damaged. Always keep the door seal clean and
replace when necessary.
■Looking after the appliance: The cooking compartment on
your appliance is made of high-quality stainless steel.
Improper care may lead to corrosion in the cooking
compartment. Refer to the care and cleaning instructions in
the instruction manual. Remove food residues from the
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Your new appliance
In this section, you will find information on
■the control panel
■automatic calibration
Control panel
Automatic calibration
The boiling temperature of water depends on the air pressure.
During calibration, the appliance is adapted to the pressure
conditions in the location where it is installed. This happens
automatically when you first use the appliance (see section:
First use). More steam develops than usual.
It is important that the appliance steams without interruption for
20 minutes at 100 °C. Do not open the appliance door during
this time.
If the appliance was not able to calibrate itself automatically (for
example, because the appliance door was opened), the
calibration process is carried out again during the next cooking
operation.
Control / display Use / meaning
Temperature buttons 40° Steams at 40 °C, e.g. for proving dough and defrosting
60° Steams at 60 °C, e.g. for defrosting
80° Steams at 80 °C, e.g. for fish and sausages
90° Steams at 90 °C, e.g. for fish, sausages and extra soup ingredients
100° Steams at 100 °C, e.g. for vegetables, fish, meat and side dishes, for juice extraction
and preserving
(For more information about dishes and meals, see section: Tables and tips)
Clock function button KJ Selects the clock function QSets the timer
xSets the cooking time
3Sets the clock
Clock rotary selector Changes values for clock functions in the display
The rotary selector is retractable. Press on the rotary selector to pop it in our out
Main switch ~Switches the appliance on and off.
Press the main switch to switch the appliance on or off.
Function button:
Programme / weight
oPress and let go: selects automatic programmes or sets the weight for a programme
(see section: Automatic programmes)
Press and hold: changes the basic settings (see section: Basic settings)
Rotary selector:
Programme / weight
Changes the programme or values for the weight in the display
The rotary selector is retractable. Press on the rotary selector to pop it in our out
Display:
Empty evaporation dish
ÌDuring descaling, the Ìindicator prompts you to remove the remaining water from the
evaporation dish using the cleaning sponge supplied
Fill water tank indicator ÎThe Îindicator prompts you to fill the water tank (see section: Filling the water tank)
Descaling indicator / func-
tion button
ÍThe Íindicator prompts you to descale the appliance (see section: Descaling)
Start/Stop button …Press and let go: starts and pauses operation
Press and hold: ends operation
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After moving house
So that the appliance automatically adjusts itself to its new
location, you must reset the appliance to the factory settings
(see section: Basic settings) and repeat the initial start-up
process (see section: First use).
After a power cut
The appliance saves the calibration settings even in the event
of a power cut or disconnection from the mains. Recalibration
is not necessary.
Your accessories
The accessories supplied with your appliance are suitable for
making many dishes. Ensure that you always insert the
accessories into the cooking compartment the right way round.
Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with your appliance:
Inserting accessories
The accessories are equipped with a locking function. The
locking function prevents the accessories from tilting when they
are pulled out. The accessories must be inserted into the
cooking compartment correctly for the tilt protection to work
properly.
When inserting the cooking container, ensure that the lug (a) is
facing downwards.
Cooking compartment
Press the ðsymbol to open the appliance door.
The cooking compartment has three shelf positions. The shelf
positions are counted from the bottom up.
Use the enclosed cleaning sponge to empty the evaporator
dish after every cooking operation. Otherwise, the dish may
overflow during the next cooking operation.
Caution!
Do not place anything on the cooking compartment floor. Do
not cover it with aluminium foil. A build-up of heat could
damage the appliance.
The cooking compartment floor and the evaporator dish must
always be kept clear. Always place ovenware in a perforated
cooking container or on a wire rack.
Optional accessories
You can obtain further accessories from specialist retailers:
Before using for the first time
In this section you will find out which steps are required before
using the appliance for the first time:
■setting the clock
■changing the water hardness range if required
■before first use
■cleaning the accessories before use
Your appliance was thoroughly factory tested for proper
operation. As a result, there may already be a small amount of
condensation in the appliance.
Setting the clock
After connecting the appliance to the mains or after a power
cut, the symbols KJ and 3appear. ‹:‹‹ appears in the
display. Make the following settings:
1. Use the clock rotary selector to set the current time.
2. Press the KJ clock function button.
The current time is applied.
Note: If the time of day is not displayed after it is entered, the
clock display is switched off. To switch on the clock display,
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for catching dripping liquid when
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pulses and cereals.
Cooking container, perforated,
GN ^, 40 mm deep
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large quantities of vegetables, for
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Cooking container, perforated, GN 1/2,
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Cooking container, solid, GN 1/3, 40 mm
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Cooking container, perforated, GN 1/3,
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Cleaning sponge 623 653
Descaler 311 138
Honeycomb microfibre cloth 460 770
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press the clock function button KJ until the time of day is
displayed.
Setting the water hardness range
Descale your appliance regularly. This is the only way to
prevent damage.
Your appliance automatically displays when it needs descaling.
It has been preset to the "medium" water hardness range.
Change the value if your water is softer or harder.
You can enquire about the water hardness with your water
supplier.
If your water is very hard, we recommend that you use softened
water.
You can only dispense with descaling completely if you
exclusively use softened water. If this is the case, change the
water hardness to "softened".
You can change the water hardness in the basic settings:
1. Press the ~main switch to turn on the appliance.
2. Press and hold the obutton for 3 seconds to go to the basic
settings menu.
™‚ ‚appears in the display.
3. Briefly press the obutton repeatedly until ™… ƒ appears
(water hardness range "medium").
4. Turn the rotary selector to change the water hardness range.
Possible values:
5. Press and hold the obutton for 3 seconds to exit the basic
settings menu.
The change is saved.
First use
Before first use, heat the empty appliance for 20 minutes at
100 °C. Do not open the appliance door during this time. The
appliance is automatically calibrated (see section: Automatic
calibration).
1. Press the ~main switch to turn on the appliance.
2. Fill the water tank and insert it (see section: Filling the
water tank).
3. Press the 100° temperature button.
4. Press the …button.
The appliance heats up to 100 °C. The cooking time
(20 minutes) does not start to count down until the set
temperature has been reached. Do not open the appliance
door during this time.
The cooking operation ends automatically and an audible
signal sounds.
5. Press the ~main switch to turn off the appliance.
Leave the appliance door ajar until the appliance has cooled
down.
Cleaning the accessories before use
Using soapy water and a soft cloth, clean the accessories
thoroughly before first use.
Operating the appliance
In this section, you can read about
■how to fill the water tank
■how to switch the appliance on and off
■what to note after each use
■how to set the timer
■how to change the time
Filling the water tank
Press the ðsymbol to open the appliance door. You can see
the water tank on the right.
Caution!
Use of unsuitable liquids may damage the appliance
■Only use fresh tap water, softened water or uncarbonated
mineral water.
■If your tap water is very hard, we recommend that you use
softened water.
■Do not use distilled water, highly chlorinated tap water
(> 40 mg/l) or other liquids.
You can obtain information about your tap water from your
water supplier. The water hardness can be checked with the
test strips enclosed.
Fill the water tank before each use:
1. Open the appliance door and remove the water tank (fig. A).
2. Fill the water tank with cold water (fig. B).
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3. Slide the water tank in fully (as far as it will go), and press it in
using the textured area at the bottom (fig. C).
The tank must be flush with the water tank recess (fig. D).
Switching on the appliance
1. Press the ~main switch to turn on the appliance.
2. Press the temperature button to select a temperature (for
more information about dishes and meals, see section:
Tables and tips).
The appropriate default time appears in the display.
3. Turn the rotary selector to set a cooking time (max. 2 h).
4. Press the …button.
The appliance heats up.
The cooking time does not start counting down until after the
heating-up time.
Changing the temperature
You can change the temperature at any time. To do this, press
the required temperature button:
■If you have selected a lower temperature, the cooking time
continues counting down without interruption.
■If you have selected a higher temperature, the cooking time
does not continue counting down until after the heating up
time.
If you press a temperature button twice, the current cooking
operation is cancelled. The default temperature of 100 °C and
cooking time of 20 minutes appear in the display. Press the …
button to start.
Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time at any time. Turn the rotary
selector to set a new cooking time. After a few seconds, the
change is automatically adopted.
Stops (pauses) operation
Press the …button briefly to pause operation. The cooling fan
may continue to run. To start, press the …button again briefly.
If you open the appliance door during operation, this pauses
operation. To start, close the appliance door and press the …
button briefly. If you have switched on the Auto start, there is no
need to restart the appliance (see section: Basic settings).
Fill water tank indicator Î
If the water tank is empty, a signal sounds and the Îsymbol
appears. Operation is stopped.
1. Open the appliance door carefully. Steam will escape.
2. Remove the water tank, fill it with water and reinsert it.
3. Press the …button briefly.
If you have switched on Auto start, there is no need to restart
the appliance (see section: Basic settings).
Note: If there is no more water in the tank, you will hear a loud
pumping sound until the evaporator dish has boiled dry. Only
then will Îappear and the signal will sound.
When this happens, pause cooking and refill the tank (see:
Pausing operation).
Switching off the appliance
: Risk of scalding!
Hot steam may escape when the appliance door is opened.
Open the appliance door carefully during or after cooking.
When opening, do not stand too close to the appliance. Ensure
that, depending on the temperature, steam is not visible.
Press and hold the …button to cancel cooking.
When the cooking time has finished, the cooking operation
automatically ends and a signal sounds.
Press the ~main switch to turn off the appliance. Open the
appliance door carefully.
Button Application Default cooking
time
40 °C e.g. for proving dough and
defrosting
30 minutes
60 °C e.g. for defrosting 20 minutes
80 °C e.g. for fish and sausages 20 minutes
90 °C e.g. for fish, sausages and extra
soup ingredients
20 minutes
100 °C e.g. vegetables, fish, meat and
side dishes, for juice extraction
and preserving
20 minutes
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The cooling fan may continue running when you open the
appliance door.
After each use
Emptying the water tank.
Empty the water tank after each use:
1. Pull the water tank out of the appliance slowly, keeping it
horizontal, so that no remaining water can drip out of the
valve.
2. Empty out the water.
3. Thoroughly dry the water tank and the tank recess in the
appliance.
Drying the cooking compartment
: Risk of scalding!
The water in the evaporator dish may still be hot. Allow it to cool
before wiping.
Leave the appliance door ajar until the appliance has cooled
down.
Use the enclosed cleaning sponge to empty the evaporator
dish after every cooking operation. Otherwise, the dish may
overflow during the next cooking operation.
Wipe the cooled cooking compartment and the evaporator dish
with the enclosed sponge and dry well with a soft cloth.
Wipe units and handles dry where condensation has built up.
Timer
You can use the Qtimer as an egg timer or kitchen timer. The
appliance does not switch off automatically.
1. Press the KJclock function button repeatedly until the KJ
and Qsymbols light up.
2. Set the timer duration using the rotary selector.
The setting is applied automatically. Then the clock is
displayed again and the timer starts counting down.
Changing the time of day
There must be no clock functions set (cooking time or timer).
1. Press the KJ clock function button repeatedly until the KJ
and 3symbols light up.
2. Change the time with the rotary selector.
3. Press the KJclock function button.
The change is applied.
Switching the clock display on and off
1. Press and hold the KJclock function button for 6 seconds.
The clock display switches off.
2. Press and hold the KJ clock function button.
The clock display switches on.
Automatic programmes
You can prepare food really easily with 20 different
programmes.
In this section, you will find out
■how to set one of the automatic programmes
■hints and tips on the programmes
■which programmes you can set
Setting a programme
Select the correct programme from the programme table.
Follow the instructions for the programmes.
1. Press the ~main switch to turn on the appliance.
2. Press the obutton.
The first programme ˜ ‚ appears in the display.
3. Turn the rotary selector to set the required programme.
4. Press the obutton again.
A default weight appears in the display.
If a signal sounds, you do not need to enter a weight for this
programme.
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