Porter&Charles STPS60TM-1 User manual

EN
Instructions for Use
FR
Manuel d'instructions
STPS60TM-1

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Contents
Grounding Instructions......................................................................................................................3
Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................6
Description of your oven....................................................................................................................7
Basic settings .....................................................................................................................................9
Basic Functions................................................................................................................................12
Special Functions.............................................................................................................................15
Filling the water tank........................................................................................................................16
When the oven is working................................................................................................................17
Usage, Tables and Tips....................................................................................................................19
Cooking with the Broiler ..................................................................................................................24
Cooking with Convection.................................................................................................................25
Cooking with Convection.................................................................................................................26
Care and maintenance .....................................................................................................................27
Oven Cleaning...................................................................................................................................30
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?...................................................................................31
Technical characteristics.................................................................................................................32
Installation instructions ...................................................................................................................33
Installation dimensions....................................................................................................................71

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Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
Warning! IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Please refer to the Installation Instructions for further information.

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Safety Information
Carefully read the instructions before installing and using the equipment. The
manufacturer is not liable for improper installation and use of the equipment that may
cause injuries and damage. Always keep the instructions at hand, so they can be
easily referred to during use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Proper Installation –Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician or electrician.
2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room.
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone –Children should not be left alone or
unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
4. Wear Proper Apparel –Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance.
5. User Servicing –Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance –Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry Potholders –Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
9. Use Care When Opening Door –Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
10. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers –Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
11. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
12. Placement of Oven Racks –Always place oven racks in desired location
while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
13. DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF
OVEN –Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact
heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
•This Steam Oven is for household use

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Safety Information
Safety of children and vulnerable adults
•WARNING! Risk of choking, injury or permanent disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they are given supervision or instructions concerning how to use the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children should not play with the appliance.
•Keep packaging materials away from children. Risk of suffocation!
•Keep children away from the appliance during operation or when cooling.
•Cleaning and maintenance should not be done by children without supervision
Warnings on general safety
•During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.
•Only qualified personnel can install the 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.
•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
•WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away.
•Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
•Do not use abrasive detergents or metal scrapers to clean the appliance.
•The connection should includecorrect earthing, in compliance withcurrent norms.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any
maintenance operation

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Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Before connecting the appliance compare the
power data (voltage and frequency) indicated on
the characteristics plate with those of the power
supply in question. If these data do not match there
may be problems. In case of doubt, contact an
electrician.
WARNING!
The appliance must be installed and connected by
a technician. Contact a qualified electrician who
knows and respects current safety standards. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damage resulting from fitting or connecting errors.
WARNING!
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is earthed. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage resulting
from the absence of or defects in the installation’s
protection system (e.g. electrical shock).
WARNING!
Only use the appliance once it has been fitted into
its built-in position. Only in this manner can it be
guaranteed that users cannot access the electrical
components.
WARNING!
Never open up the appliance’s frame. Possible
contacts with electrical conducting parts or
changes to electrical or mechanical components
may represent a danger to users’ safety and
prejudice the correct working of the appliance.
WARNING!
Repairs and maintenance, especially of parts
carrying electrical current, must only be done by
technicians authorised by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer and retailers do not accept
responsibility for any damaged caused to people,
animals or property as a result of repairs and
maintenance carried out by non-authorised
personnel.
WARNING!
Repairs undertaken during the guarantee period
must only be done by technicians authorised by the
manufacturer. If this is not the case then any
damage resulting from the repair in question is
excluded from the guarantee
WARNING!
The appliance must be disconnected from the
electrical current when installation and repair work
is being done. To disconnect the appliance from
the current, one of the following conditions must
apply:
•The switchboard fuses / circuit breakers must
be disconnected.

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Description of your oven
1. Door window glass
5. Perforated baking tray
2. Safety catches
6. Baking tray
3. Water tank
7. Shelf guides
4. Control panel
8. Rack
9. Lamp bulb
1.
Function Selector knob
a.
Delayed Start indicator
2.
“+” / “-“ / ºC Selector knob
b.
Descale indicator
3.
Display
c.
Clock indicator
4.
“-“ key
d.
Safety Block indicator
5.
“+“key
e.
Operating Time / Duration indicator
6.
OK key
f.
Temperature indicator
7.
Start key
8.
Stop key

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Description of your oven
Description of Functions
Symbol
Function
Foods / Function
Steam
Cooking vegetables and food.
Cooking and heating carefully.
Heating and cooking small portions of food.
Broiler
Broiling food.
Convection
Roasting and baking.
Steam +
Convection
Cooking meals with hot damp circulating air.
Cooking potatoes, rice.
Moist garnishing.
Broiler + Fan
Broiling meat and fish.
Broiling poultry.
Potatoes –deep frozen, defrosting and roasting.
Water
Hardness /
Descaling
Water Hardness setting /
Descaling function

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Basic settings
Initial Settings
After your steam oven is first connected in or after
a power failure, the clock display will flash to
indicate that the time shown is not correct.
The oven will not operate until the clock and the
water hardness parameter is set.
The default setting for water hardness is typically
Medium. This can be adjusted based on the water
hardness in your area. This can be confirmed with
your municipality.
To set the clock and the water hardness parameter
value proceed as described in the following
chapters:
Setting the clock
Before using the oven, adjust the clock through the procedure described below but starting on Step 3. To
set the clock, proceed as follows:
1. Press the “+” key until the Clock Indicator
Light starts to flash.
2. Press the OK key.
3. Press the “+” and “-“keys to set the correct
hour value.
4. Press the OK key to validate the hour value.
The minute numbers will start to flash.
5. Press the “+” and “-“keys to set the correct
minute value.
6. To finish, press the OK key again.
Hiding / Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows:
1. To block, the oven press the “+” key and the
“-“ key simultaneously for 5 seconds. The
dots that separate the hours and minutes and
the clock symbol will flash, but the rest of the
clock display will be hidden.
2. If you want to see the clock display again,
press the “+” and “-“keys again for 5
seconds.

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Basic settings
Water Hardness setting
The system can be optimised for households with very soft water (also through using a water softening
appliance) and very hard water, by changing the user settings to the relevant range of water hardness
(see table below). To set the water hardness parameter, proceed as follows:
(The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale, showing the
message “”.)
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Water
Hardness Setting / Descaling function (not
necessary after connecting the device to the
network, or after a power failure).The water
hardness indicator light begins to flash.
2. Turn the “+” / “-“ Selector Knob to set the
correct water hardness parameter value,
according to the below table.
3. Press the OK key to set the parameter (or
wait until the parameter is set by time-out).
The clock is displayed.
Type
Water hardness
Display
Ca + Mg
(ppm)
English deg.
[°eH]
French deg.
[°dF]
German deg.
[°dH]
Soft water
0 to 150
0 to 11
0 to 15
0 to 8
SOFT
Medium water
151 to 350
12 to 25
16 to 35
9 to 20
MED
Hard water
351 to 500
26 to 35
36 to 50
21 to 28
HARD
Child Lock
The oven can be blocked against improper use (e.g., to prevent children from using it).
1. To block, the oven press the Stop key for 3
seconds. The display shows the Safety
Block indicator light. If a key is pressed
now, the the oven will not operate.
2. To unlock, press again the Stop key for 3
seconds.

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Basic settings
Showroom mode
In the Showroom mode the oven works like described in every function, but there will be no heating.
1. To enter the Showroom mode press
simultaneously the “-“ key and the Stop key
for 5 seconds. The display shows the
messages “”and “”intermittently
(showing the actual status).
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to alternate status (“”or “”).
3. Press the OK key to validate.
Note: To exit the Showroom mode proceed in
the same manner.

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Basic Functions
Steam function
Use this function to cook all sorts of vegetables, rice, fish and meat. It is also suitable for extracting
juice from berries and for simultaneous defrosting, cooking and regenerating.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Steam function.
The Temperature indicator and the display
flash indicating “100ºC”(by default).
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired temperature (40ºC to
100ºC).
3. Press the OK key to confirm. The Duration
indicator will start to flash.
4. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired duration (for example,
to 10 minutes).
5. Press the START key. The oven will start to
operate.
Broiler
Use this function to brown the surface of food quickly.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Broiler function.
The Operating Time Indicator Light and the
Display start to flash.
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired operating time.
3. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

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Basic Functions
Convection
Use this function to bake and roast.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Convection
function. The Temperature indicator and the
display flash indicating “160ºC” (by default).
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
3. Press the OK key to confirm. The Duration
indicator will start to flash.
4. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired duration.
5. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.
Convection + Steam
Use this function to rapidly bake food.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Convection +
Steam function. The Temperature indicator
and the display flash indicating “160ºC” (by
default).
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
3. Press the OK key to confirm. The Duration
indicator will start to flash.
4. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired duration.
5. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

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Basic Functions
Broiler + Fan
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, baked potatoes and casseroles.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
position corresponding to the Broiler + Fan
function. The Operating Time Indicator
Light and the Display start to flash.
2. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to set the desired operating time.
3. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

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Special Functions
Delayed Start Time
Use this function to program the start of the cooking to a different time.
1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the
desired function position (This function works
with: Steam function, Convection, Convection
+ Steam).
2. Set the parameters (e.g.: operating time,
temperature) as described in the “Basic
Functions”.
3. Press the “OK” key (instead of Start) to enter
the Delayed Start Time. (The Delayed Start
indicator flashes in the display.)
4. Turn the “+”/ “-“ Selector Knob to the left or
right to adjust the delayed start time. (0:00
appears by default on the display and you can
delay the start of the programme up to 9 hours
and 59 minutes - 9:59 ).
5. Press the Start key to validate the delayed
start time.
6. The cooking duration and delayed start (+
respective indicators) will be displayed
alternating.
7. The delayed start will start counting down
8. The oven will start to operate when the
delayed start reaches 00:00.

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Filling the water tank
Filling the water tank
All steam functions require the water tank to be full.
Fill the water tank up with cold, fresh drinking water
(approximately 4 cups / 1 liter) and insert it into the
slot located above the cavity until you hear a click.
If the indication “rES” appears, it means that the
water tank was not properly inserted.
NOTE: No sterilized or distilled water can be
used for cooking with the steam oven. The
minerals in the water are actually essential for
the cooking process to work.
Refilling the water
The contents of the water tank normally suffice for
one cooking session of 50-60 minutes.
If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled, the
Water refill light switches on.
Only fill the water tank up to a maximum of 2
cups to ensure that the water does not
overflow when it is pumped back to the water
tank. RISK OF OVERFLOW.
Emptying the water tank
When the appliance is switched off, the residual
water is pumped back into the water tank.
While the water is being pumped the display shows
“PUMP”.
This message stays on until the temperature of the
water reaches 75ºC before it can be pumped back
to the water tank.
Warning: the water in the tank may be hot.
Danger of burns!
After the water is pumped back to the water tank,
the display will show the message “DEP” requiring
the following actions:
•Remove and empty the water tank.
•Dry the water tank and insert it back into the
slot located above the cavity. Clean and dry
the cooking space.
•Leave the appliance door open so that the
cooking space can cool down and dry
completely.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is advisable to remove
the water tank and empty it after a cooking
cycle. This prevents the formation of bacteria
and limestone inside the appliance.
If the water tank has not been removed from the
oven and a new cooking cycle is started, the oven
displays the warning “DEP”.
This warning can be cleared by pressing the Stop
key and proceed with the new cooking cycle
without removing and emptying the water tank.

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When the oven is working...
Interrupting a cooking cycle
You can stop the cooking process at any time by
pressing the Stop key once.
The oven incorporates a steam-reduction function
that is activated when the Start/Stop key is
pressed to gradually release the steam from the
cavity, so that there is no sudden rush of steam
when the appliance door is opened.
This function takes around 3 minutes and during it
the display shows the word “VAP”.
Warning! When opening the door during or
upon completion of the cooking cycle, be
careful of the flow of Convection and/or steam
coming out of the cooking chamber. Step back
or to the side to avoid burns.
At this point:
•The steam generation is interrupted.
•The cavity walls and the water tank are still
very hot. Danger of burning!
•The timer stops and the display shows the
remaining operating time (if this has been
set).
If you wish, at this point you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly
cooked.
2. Change the cooking parameters.
To restart the process, close the door and press the
Start key.
Altering parameters
The duration can be altered when the cooking
process has been interrupted by turning the
rotating knob. The new duration defined is valid
when the display stops blinking.
The temperature can only be altered when the
oven is interrupted. Alter the temperature by
pressing the Function Selector key and turning
the Rotating Knob until the new temperature is
blinking. Validate the selection by pressing again
the Function Selector key.
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press the
Stop key for 3 seconds.
You will then hear a beep and the “END”willappear
on the display.
End of a cooking cycle
At the end of the set duration or when you press
the Stop key to finish the cooking cycle, you will
hear three beeps and the display will show the
word “End”, the oven starts the steam-reduction
function.
This function gradually releases the steam from the
cavity, so that there is no sudden rush of steam
when the appliance door is opened.
This function takes around a minute and during it
the display shows the word “VAP”.
Warning! When opening the door during or
upon completion of the cooking cycle, be
careful of the flow of Convection and/or steam
coming out of the cooking chamber. Step back
or to the side to avoid burns.
The cooling fan can continue to run for a certain
length of time after the appliance has been
switched off. This is a normal function that is meant
to reduce the temperature inside the oven.
When the display shows the word “DEP”, this
means that the water was pumped and that the
water tank can be removed.
Remove the water tank and dry it thoroughly. Let
the cooking space cool down for a moment and
then clean and dry it with a cloth. The door should
be left open for some time so that the appliance can
dry completely.

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When the oven is working...
Steam Flow
It is normal to have an intermittent steam flow,
coming out from the oven front.
This is especially noticeable in winter time or in
high moisture environments.
Residual water in the oven
To reduce the residual water in the oven, it is
recommended to insert a tray in the bottom rack
level. The condensation released from the food
begins to drip on the tray. The remaining residual
water can be easily dried with a cloth.

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Usage, tables and tips
The perforated container is suitable for cooking
fresh or deep frozen vegetables, meat and
poultry. In this case it is important that the non-
perforated container is introduced into the
bottom level. This way, dripping liquids are
collected and the appliance does not get dirty.
The perforated container with the food should
be inserted into the second level.
The non-perforated container is used to steam
sensitive foods, e.g. compotes and dumplings.
The rack is used when cooking with small
containers, as for example, dessert bowls and
to regenerate plate dishes.
For more precise information refer to the tables.
The suggested times and temperatures are
guideline values. The actual cooking time can
vary according to the type and quality of the
foods.
To remove the rack, lift it upwards slightly at the front when the safety notches connect with the sides of
the oven (see illustration).
We recommend using the rack together withthe baking tray when cooking itemson the rackwhich might
drip.

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Usage, tables and tips
Steam cooking - Fish
Fish
Quantity
Temperature ºC
Time min.
Container
Level
Gilthead sea bream
800-1200 g
80
30-40
Perforated
2
Trout
4 x 250 g
80
20-25
Perforated
2
Salmon filet
500-1000 g
80
15-25
Perforated
2
Salmon trout
1000-1200 g
80
25-35
Perforated
1/2
King prawns
500-1000 g
80
15-20
Perforated
2
Green-shell mussel
1000-1500 g
100
25-35
Perforated
2
Halibut filet
500-1000 g
80
20-25
Perforated
2
Cockles
500-1000 g
100
10-20
Perforated
2
Lobster
800-1200 g
100
25-30
Perforated
1/2
Cod filet
1000-1200 g
80
20-25
Perforated
2
Blue mussel
1000-1200 g
100
15-25
Perforated
2
Lake trout
4 x 250 g
80
25-30
Perforated
2
Haddock
1000-1200 g
80
20-25
Perforated
2
Tuna filet
500-1000 g
80
15-20
Perforated
2
Pike perch
4 x 250 g
80
25-30
Perforated
2
Meat
Meat
Quantity
Temperature ºC
Time min.
Container
Level
Chicken leg
4-10
100
40-45
Perforated
2
Chicken breast
4-6
100
25-35
Perforated
2
Smoked pork loin
500g –1000 g
100
40-50
Perforated
2
Turkey escalope
4-8
100
20-25
Perforated
2
Pork filet, whole
4-8
100
20-30
Perforated
2
Sausages
80-100
10-15
Perforated
2
Eggs
Eggs
Temperature ºC
Time min.
Container
Level
Eggs in Glass
100
10-15
Rack
2
Eggs, hard
100
15
Rack
2
Eggs, soft
100
10-12
Rack
2
Side dishes
Side dishes
Quantity
Temperature ºC
Time min.
Container
Level
Pearl barley + Liquid
200g + 400 ml
100
30-35
Rack, glass bowl
2
Semolina + Liquid
200g + 300 ml
100
10-20
Rack, glass bowl
2
Lentils + Liquid
200g + 375 ml
100
20-50
Rack, glass bowl
2
Rice + Liquid
200g + 250 ml
100
25-40
Rack, glass bowl
2