Instructions for use OVEN OCS8487S / BO4CS2F3-42 OCS8487A / BO4CS2F3-42 OCS8687S / BO6SA2F3-42 OCS8687A / BO6SA2F3-42
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YOUR OVEN Your oven Initial use Operation Use Cleaning Solving problems Introduction 4 Control panel 5 Description 6 Guide rails 7 Telescopic guide rail 8 Door switches 8 Cooling fan 8 Main functions 8 Keys 10 Navigation 11 What to do first 13 Selecting your function Functions settings mode Progress mode Finish display Changing settings during the progress 16 16 18 18 19 Functions table 20 Steam function 25 Steam tables 28 Culisensor 31 Settings menu 33 Plus menu 34 Cooking in
YOUR OVEN Introduction Congratulations on choosing this ASKO steam oven. This product is designed to offer simple operation and optimum user-friendliness. The oven has a wide range of settings, enabling you to select the correct cooking method every time. This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to information about operating the oven, you will also find background information that may be useful when using the appliance.
YOUR OVEN Control panel 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 16 17 18 19 1. Function knob (in ‘Off’ position) 2. Defrost 3. Programs & Favourites 4. Fast preheat 5. Oven 6. Steam 7. Combi steam 8. Warming 9. Steam clean 10. Display 11. Selection knob 12. On/off key and stop key (cancel) 13. Light key 14. Timer key 15. Navigation key left* 16. Navigation key right* 17. Plus key 18. Water reservoir key 19.
YOUR OVEN Description 1 2 Level 5* Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Control panel Water reservoir cover Oven levels Oven door Door handle The following accessories are supplied with your oven: • Baking tray; to be used for pastries and cakes. • Deep Baking Tray (OCS86 only); to be used for roasting meat and baking moist pastry. It can also be used as a drip tray. Place the deep baking tray into the first level for use as a drip tray during grilling.
YOUR OVEN • Non-perforated steam dish; 40 mm deep (useful for collecting moisture during steaming). • Perforated steam dish; 40 mm deep (useful for steam setting). ▷▷ The steam dishes can be used simultaneously on two levels (i.e. the non perforated steam dish on level 1 and the perforated steam dish on level 2). ▷▷ For steaming you can place the ‘perforated steam dish’ in the ‘non-perforated steam dish’. These can only be used together on a level with telescopic guiderails.
YOUR OVEN Only close the oven door once the telescopic guide rails are returned completely back into the oven cavity. Door • The door switches interrupt the operation of the steam oven when the door is opened during use. The oven continues operating when the door is closed. • This oven has a ‘Soft close door system’. When closing the oven door, this system dampens the movement, from a certain angle, and silently closes the oven door.
YOUR OVEN Programs and favourites Favourites Programs Defrost Manual defrost Steam Steam Low temperature Sous vide Combi steam Hot air + steam density 1 Hot air + steam density 2 Hot air + steam density 3 Warming Regenerate Plate warming Keep warm Steam clean EN 9
YOUR OVEN Keys In the table below you can find the discription of the different keys. Keys Description of the keys Stop key: - Press short: cancel operation or go one step back in the menu. - Press long: turn the appliance off or on. Light key: - To turn the cavity light on or off. Egg timer - The egg timer can be used independent of the oven function. - The longest possible timer setting is 23:59. Navigation key left - To move the active area to the left.
YOUR OVEN Navigation active area function knob stop key navigation keys confirm key selection knob By turning the function knob away from the 0-position, the icon of the chosen main function is lit. The display will show the icon and name of the activated function for about 1,5 seconds. Next you will see the chosen main function and sub-function at the top of the display in the feedback bar. Also the function settings mode will become active (grey background).
YOUR OVEN At the top of the display is a feedback bar. This bar shows where you are in the menu and what setting you are changing. Functions / settings are separated with a vertical line.
INITIAL USE What to do first • Clean the oven interior and accessories with hot water and washing-up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges and similar. • The oven will emit a particular odor when it is used for the first time; this is normal. Make sure that there is good ventilation during initial use.
INITIAL USE Setting the time TIME l HOUR 11 : 12 13 00 1. Turn the selection knob and change the hours. 2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. 3. Turn the selection knob and change the minutes. 4. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key. Setting the water hardness WATER HARDNESS 1 red Soft water The water hardness must be set prior to initial use.
INITIAL USE Display Test strip number/colour of the bars Type PPM French hardness (°df) German hardness (°dH) 0 - 90 0-9 0-5 1 4 green bars Very soft water 2 1 red bar Soft water 90 -178 9 - 18 5 - 10 3 2 red bars Rather hard water 178 - 267 18 - 26 10 - 15 4 3 red bars Hard water 267 - 356 26 - 35 15 - 20 5 4 red bars Very hard water > 356 > 35 > 20 All the start-up settings are now set and the display will show the standby screen. The appliance is now ready for use.
OPERATION Selecting your function Select a function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the table in chapter ‘Functions table’ to see which functions are available. • Go directly to the progress mode by pressing the confirm key (this key is blinking if it is possible to start the program). After you have chosen a main function, the function settings mode is active (grey background). In this activated area, it is now possible to change the settings in this funtion.
OPERATION 5. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. The next sub-function setting becomes active. OVEN l COOKING TIME 14:30 210 °C ▷▷ The timer icon shows that there is no timer necessary for this function. Press the confirm key to start the program directly with the chosen settings (see step 7). ▷▷ To set the timer, go to step 6. ▷▷ If there is a timer necessary for a current function, the default timer setting is displayed instead of the timer icon.
OPERATION Progress mode • Left side on the screen, the temperature is displayed (if the set temperature is not reached, the temperature will switch between cavity temp (grey) and set temp (white)). If the set temperature is reached a pop-up will appear ‘set temperature is reached’. • Right side on the screen, the time (counting down) or the progress time (counting up if no time was set) is displayed. Next to the cooking time you can see the finishing time.
OPERATION Add extra time 1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Add extra time’. 2. The time setting becomes active and can be changed directly by rotating the selection knob. 3. Confirm by means of the confirm key. The previous process is activated again. Gratin 1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Gratin’. Grill settings will be shown. 2. The temperature (default 200 °C) and time can be set or the program can be started directly by pressing the confirm key (time will start counting up).
USE Functions table Consult the table to choose the desired function. Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging. • Only use glass dishes that can withstand temperatures of 230 °C. Function Description Oven functions Hot Air • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven. • This mode provides uniform heating and is ideal for baking. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2. • Suggested temperature: 180 °C • Preheating is recommended.
USE Function Description Large Grill • Heating by means of the upper element and grill element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. Use just before the end of the baking or roasting time. • Place the the oven rack on level 4 and the baking tray on level 2. • Maximum allowed temperature: 230 °C • Monitor the cooking process at all times. The dish may burn quickly due to the high temperature. • Preheating is recommended.
USE Function Description Top Heat • Heating only by means of the upper heating element. • This mode can be used when you wish to bake/ roast the top part of your dish. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2. • Suggested temperature: 150 °C 2 Bottom Heat • Heating only by means of the lower heating element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. • Place the baking tray or oven rack on level 2.
USE Function Description ECO Hot air • Heating by means of hot air. ECO hot air uses less energy but gives the same result as the hot air setting. Cooking takes a few minutes longer. • This mode can be used for roasting meat and baking pastry. • Place the tray on level 2. • Suggested temperature: 180 °C • This setting makes use of the residual heat (heating is not on the whole time) to achieve low energy consumption (in accordance with energy class EN 60350-1).
USE Function Description Combi steam functions Hot air + Steam density 1 / 2 / 3 High 3 Medium 2 Low 1 • Heating by means of hot air in combination with steam. • The steam is sprayed into the oven cavity at regular intervals. • This mode can be used for baking types of pastry such as puff pastry, brioche pastry, yeast dough buns, French bread, gratins and roasting meat. The hot steam ensures a nice crispy brown top and an airy texture. Meat and fish remain nice and juicy inside.
USE Function Description Defrost • With this function, the air circulates by means of the fan. The air will be heated to a temperature of 30 °C. • Use this function to defrost frozen dishes. Programs and Favourites • Programs: for baking and roasting. Select a dish from a list of pre-programmed dishes. • Favourites: Select your own stored recipes. Fast preheat • With this function, the oven cavity is quickly heated to the desired temperature. Do not use this setting when you have a dish in the oven.
USE Sous vide Using the sous vide steam function: • Vacuuming ▷▷ First vacuum the food in plastic using a vacuuming machine. This process removes most of the air from the plastic bag. The bag preserves nutrients and taste during cooking, resulting in food that is juicier, softer and tastier. • Vacuum cooking ▷▷ Cook the dish at the correct temperature and the correct time using the oven’s Sous Vide steam setting (see ‘Recipes and cooking times’).
USE Any water remaining in the steam system after cooking will be pumped back into the water reservoir. Empty, clean and dry the water reservoir after using the steam function.
USE Steam tables Steam and Low temperature steam Use the settings and times in this table as guide lines for steaming. Always fill the water tank with fresh water to the maximum level. Temperature Time (min.
USE COMBI: Hot air + Steam level 1, 2, 3 Use the settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting. Always fill the water tank with fresh water to the maximum level. Temperature Steam level Time (min.
USE Sous Vide table Sous Vide cooking is cooking vacuum-packed food at low constant temperature over a long period of time. Temperature Time (min.
USE Culisensor If the culisensor is plugged in, the culisensor screen will be shown and a small culisensor icon will appear next to the time. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. The core temperature is measured by means of the temperature probe. 1. Remove the rubber cap from the socket (right upper corner of the oven cavity). 2. Insert the culisensor plug into the socket and insert the culisensor completely into the dish. The display will show the culisensor screen and icon.
USE Recommended core temperature values Beef Fillet/sirloin medium 55 - 58 ºC Roast beef medium 55 - 60 ºC Round steak well-done 85 - 90 ºC Roast beef well-done 80 - 85 ºC Stewed beef well-done 90 ºC Hoof/leg well-done 75 ºC Hoof/leg slightly pink 65 - 68 ºC Pork loin slightly pink 65 - 70 ºC Pork shoulder well-done 75 ºC Pork belly/stuffed well-done 75 - 80 ºC Pork belly well-done 80 - 85 ºC Roast pork hoof well-done 80 - 85 ºC Pork hoof well-done 80 - 85 ºC Cooked ha
USE Fish Salmon soft 60 ºC Fish fillet 62 - 65 ºC Entire fish 65 ºC Terrine 62 - 65 ºC Settings menu The settings menu is only available by pressing the ‘plus key’ when the appliance is in standby mode.
USE Display You can set the following from this menu: • Brightness (low, mid, high) • Night mode (start and end time for lower display brightness: first display set start timer, second display set end time) • Clock size (small / large) • Stand-by (auto switch off / manually switch off) Changing to manually switch off will increase energy consumption.
USE + Menu Description Icon Cooking info Request more information about the selected function. Fast preheat Preheat the oven to the desired temperature quickly (not available in combination with delayed start). Delayed start The cooking process will start automatically and will be finished at the preferred time. Only available if a cooking time is set, not available in combination with preheat.
USE Fast preheat There are two different ways to use fast preheat: Activate the fast preheat in the settings menu (to be default on or off) 1. Press the plus key when the appliance is in standby mode. Go to ‘Cooking settings’ and select if the fast preheat should be default on or off. 2. Press the confirm key. ▷▷ If the fast preheat is set to ‘default on’ the small preheat icon will be shown to indicate the active preheat function. ▷▷ This option is only available for the oven functions.
USE 2. Select ‘Delayed start’ with the right navigation key. 3. Press the confirm key. The display will show the delay start symbol, the cooking time and the end time. 4. Change the finishing time by turning the selection knob and confirm with the confirm key. A small icon will appear to indicate that the function is active. ▷▷ To cancel the delayed start: go to ‘Delayed start’ and select ‘cancel delayed start’ (a pop-up will appear to confirm the cancellation of the delayed start). 5.
USE 6. Select the desired function, set the temperature and time. 7. Save the stage and return to the stage cooking overview by pressing the confirm key. ▷▷ If the stop key is pressed the setting will be cancelled and the display will turn to the previous display. 8. If desired, add a third stage. Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7. 9. After confirmation, the display will show the set stages, with an edit and delete icon. 10.If all stages are set according to your wishes, then return to the oven setting screen.
USE Favourites (see chapter ‘Finish display’) • You can select your own stored recipes in ‘favourites’. • If there are no saved recipes, a pop-up will appear: ‘No saved dishes’. • The name of the recipe appears in the text bar and the saved oven settings are shown. Egg timer The egg timer can be used independent of the oven function. 1. Press the timer key. 2. Change the time by rotating the selection knob. ▷▷ The longest possible timer setting is 23:59. 3. Confirm the setting by pressing the confirm key.
USE Warming • Regenerate ▷▷ This mode is used to warm already cooked dishes. The use of steam means there is no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved as though the dish is freshly-cooked. Various dishes can be regenerated simultaneously. • Plate warming ▷▷ This function is used when you want to warm tableware (plates, cups) so that the served food stays hotter for longer. ▷▷ For this function you can set the warming-up temperature and duration.
CLEANING Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance regularly to prevent fat and food particles from accumulating, especially on the surfaces of the interior and the exterior, the door and the seal. • Activate the child lock (to prevent that the appliance is switched on accidentally). • Clean the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. • Next wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry the surfaces. • Remove splashes and stains on the interior surfaces with a cloth and soapy water.
CLEANING Cleaning the Water Tank Filter If the water tank filter is dirty, you can clean it under the tap. 1. Remove the suction tube with the filter. 2. Clean it out under the tap and put it back into position. Ensure that the filter touches the base of the water tank. Descaling During the steam process, there can be an accumulation of mineral deposit in the steam system. This needs to be removed from time to time. You need to carry out this task when the ‘Appliance needs descaling’ notification is shown.
CLEANING • Water is used for the steaming process. Water contains calcium and magnesium. Heat causes the water to condense, leaving a mineral deposit (not harmful to humans). • If the descaling cycle is interrupted prior to the end of the cycle, the program must be restarted from the beginning. Removing and cleaning the guide rails Use conventional cleaning products to clean the guide rails. • Remove the screw using a screwdriver. • Remove the guide rails from the holes in the back wall.
CLEANING • Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. • Please note: the light bulb can be very hot! Use protection to remove the bulb. 1. Remove the four screws from the cover panel. Remove the cover panel, the glass and the sealing ring. 2. Remove the faulty halogen lamp and replace it with a new one. 3. Replace the cover panel, the glass and the sealing ring.
CLEANING B A C Install the oven door. 1. Hold the door at an angle of approximately 45° in front of the oven. 2. Insert the hinges into the slots and make sure they are both positioned correctly. 3. Open the door to the fully open position. 4. Lift both hinge latches and move them towards the oven. 5. Gently close the oven door and make sure that it closes correctly. If the door does not open or close correctly, then make sure that the hinges are positioned correctly in their slots.
CLEANING A C 4 A A Install the glass in reverse order.
SOLVING PROBLEMS General If you have problems with your oven, then consult the error overview below. Should the problems persist, then please contact the Customer Services Department. The food stays raw • Check whether the timer has been set and you have pressed the ‘confirm key’. • Is the door closed properly? • Check whether a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has been activated. The food is overcooked or undercooked • Check whether the correct cooking time has been set.
SOLVING PROBLEMS Clicking sounds can be heard when the oven is working, particularly in the defrost setting. • This is normal. The circuit breaker switches off regularly. • Consult a service technician. The display gives an error code, ERROR XX ... (XX indicates the number of the error). • There is a fault in the electronic module. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for a few minutes. Then reconnect it and set the current time. • Consult a service technician if the error persists.
YOUR OVEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of the appliance and packaging This product is made from sustainable materials. However, the appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its useful life. The government can provide you with information about this. The packaging of the appliance can be recycled. The following materials have been used: • cardboard • polyethylene wrap (PE) • CFC-free polystyrene (hard PS foam) Dispose of these materials responsibly in accordance with legal provisions.
The appliance identification card is located on the inside of the appliance. When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. en (04-16) 551579 / VER 1 / 26-11-2015 You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card.
