EN User Manual Steamer KS8400501 KT8403101
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 6 4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................7 5.
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.
www.aeg.com • • • • • 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.
ENGLISH • 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.
www.aeg.com • Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Service. • Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy! • Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. • Remaining fat or food in the appliance can cause fire. • Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
ENGLISH cooking (e.g. vegetables, pieces of fish, chicken breast). The set is not suitable for food that needs to soak in the water (e.g. rice, polenta, pasta). Steam set Sponge One unperforated and one perforated food container. The steam set drains the condensing water away from the food during steam cooking. Use it to prepare food that should not be in the water during the For absorbing the remaining water from the steam generator. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.
www.aeg.com Sensor field 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Function Comment Temperature selection To set the temperature or show the current temperature in the appliance. Down key To move down in the menu. Up key To move up in the menu. OK To confirm the selection or setting. Home key To go back one level in the menu. To show the main menu, touch the field for 3 seconds. Time and additional functions To set different functions.
ENGLISH Symbol 9 Function Time Indication The display shows how long the heating function operates. Press and at the same time to reset the time. Heat-up Indicator The display shows the temperature in the appliance. 5. BEFORE FIRST USE 5.2 First Connection WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. When you connect the appliance to the mains or after the power cut, you have to set the language, the display contrast, the display brightness and the time of the day. 5.
www.aeg.com Symbol Menu item Application Steam Cleaning Cleaning the appliance with steam. Basic Settings You can use it to set other settings. Favourite Programme Contains a list of favourite cooking programmes created by the user. Submenu for: Basic Settings Symbol Submenu Description Set Time of Day Sets the current time on the clock. Time Indication When ON, the display shows the current time when you deactivate the appliance.
ENGLISH WARNING! Do not put water directly into the steam generator. Use only water. Do not use filtered (demineralised) or distilled water. Do not use other liquids. Do not put flammable or alcoholic liquids into the water drawer. 1. Prepare the food in the correct cookware. 2. Press the cover of the water drawer to open it. 3. Fill the water drawer with 800 ml of water. The water supply is sufficient for approximately 50 minutes. 4. Push the water drawer to its initial position. 5.
www.aeg.com 7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS 7.1 Clock functions table Clock function Application Minute Minder To set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min). This function has no effect on the operation of the appliance. You can also activate it when the appliance is deactivated. Use to activate the function. Press to set the minutes and or to start. Duration To set the length of an operation (max. 23 h 59 min). End Time To set the switch-off time for a heating function (max. 23 h 59 min).
ENGLISH 13 8. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 8.1 Recipes online You can find the recipes for the automatic programmes specified for this appliance on our website. To find the proper Recipe Book check the PNC number on the rating plate on the front frame of the appliance cavity. 8.2 Assisted Cooking with Recipe Automatic This appliance has a set of recipes you can use. The recipes are fixed and you cannot change them. 1. Activate the appliance. 2.
www.aeg.com 10. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 10.1 Favourite Programme 10.2 Using the Child Lock You can save your favourite settings, such as duration, temperature or heating function. They are available in the menu: Favourite Programme. You can save 20 programmes. The Child Lock prevents an accidental operation of the appliance. Saving a programme 1. Activate the appliance. 2. Set a heating function or an automatic programme. to confirm. 4. Press The display shows the first free memory position. 5.
ENGLISH • Function Lock is on when the heating function operates. • The menu: Basic Settings lets you activate and deactivate the function: Set + Go. 10.5 Automatic Switch-off For safety reasons the appliance deactivates automatically after some time if a heating function operates and you do not change any settings. 15 • Night brightness - when the appliance is deactivated, the brightness of the display is lower between 10 PM and 6 AM. • Day brightness: – when the appliance is activated.
www.aeg.com • Start the procedure with a cold appliance unless the data in the tables is different. • Use a recipe that is almost the same if you cannot find the settings for your recipe. • When you cook rice, use a ratio of 1.5 : 1 – 2 : 1 water to rice because rice absorbs water. 11.3 Steam water table Time (min) Water in the water drawer (ml) 15 - 20 300 30 - 40 600 50 - 60 800 11.4 Full Steam the dishes in the operation.
ENGLISH Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Water in the water drawer (ml) Mushroom slices 96 15 - 20 1 400 Peas 96 20 - 25 1 450 Fennel 96 35 - 45 1 600 Carrots 96 35 - 45 1 600 Kohlrabi, strips 96 30 - 40 1 550 Peppers, strips 96 15 - 20 1 400 Leeks, rings 96 25 - 35 1 500 Green beans 96 35 - 45 1 550 Lamb's lettuce, florets 96 20 - 25 1 450 Brussels sprouts 96 30 - 40 1 550 Beetroot 96 70 - 90 1 800 + 400 Black salsify 96 35 - 45
www.aeg.com Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Water in the water drawer (ml) Potato dumplings 96 35 - 45 1 600 Unpeeled potatoes, medium 96 45 - 55 1 750 Rice (water / rice 96 ratio 1.
ENGLISH Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Water in the water drawer (ml) Chicken, poach- 96 ed, 1000 - 1200 g 60 - 70 1 800 + 150 Veal / pork loin without leg, 800 - 1000 g 90 80 - 90 1 800 + 300 Kasseler (smoked loin of pork), poached 90 70 - 90 1 800 + 300 Tafelspitz (prime 96 boiled beef) 110 - 120 1 800 + 700 Chipolatas 80 15 - 20 1 400 Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Water in the water drawer (ml) Eggs, softboiled 96 10 - 12 1 400 Egg
www.aeg.com To clean the appliance, remove the shelf supports. 1. Pull carefully the supports up and out of the front catch. 1 3 2 2. Pull the front end of the shelf support away from the side wall. 3. Pull the supports out of the rear catch. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence. 12.3 Steam Cleaning Remove the worst dirt manually. 1. Put 250 ml of water with 3 tablespoons of vinegar directly into the steam generator. 2. Activate the function: Steam Cleaning.
ENGLISH 21 When the cleaning is completed, install the glass panels and the door. Do the above steps in the opposite sequence. Install the smaller panel first, then the larger. 12.6 Replacing the lamp Put a cloth on the bottom of the interior of the appliance. It prevents damage to the lamp glass cover and the cavity. 45° 4. Hold the door with one hand on each side and pull it away from the appliance at an upwards angle. 5. Put the door with the outer side down on a soft cloth on a stable surface.
www.aeg.com 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.1 What to do if... Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance does not heat The appliance is deactivaup. ted. Activate the appliance. The appliance does not heat The clock is not set. up. Set the clock. The appliance does not heat The necessary settings are up. not set. Make sure that the settings are correct. The appliance does not heat The automatic switch-off is up. activated. Refer to "Automatic switchoff".
ENGLISH 23 We recommend that you write the data here: Model (MOD.) ......................................... Product number (PNC) ......................................... Serial number (S.N.) ......................................... 14. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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