Steam oven HBC24D5.3.
Ú Table of contents ucotniIsenr ma][ nual Important safety information..................................................... 3 Causes of damage .............................................................................5 Your new appliance .................................................................... 5 Control panel .......................................................................................5 Operating modes ...............................................................................
responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards. Children must not play with 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.
Causes of damage ■ Do not store moist food in the closed cooking compartment for long periods. It can lead to corrosion in the cooking compartment. ■ 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. ■ Do not place anything on the open appliance door. The appliance could be damaged. ■ Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle.
Operating modes You can use the operating mode selector to set your appliance for various different applications. Operating mode Used for è Steam 35 - 100 °C B For vegetables, fish, side dishes, for juicing fruit and for blanching. For proving dough (at 35 °C). The food is completely surrounded by steam. Defrosting 35 - 60 °C r For vegetables, meat, fish and fruit. The moisture gently transfers the heat to the food. The food does not dry out or lose shape.
Cooking compartment Optional accessories The cooking compartment has four shelf positions. The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up.
Cleaning the accessories before use Using soapy water and a soft cloth, clean the accessories thoroughly before first use. Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance In this section, you can read about ■ how to fill the water tank ■ how to switch the appliance on and off ■ 1. Turn the operating mode selector to the required operating mode. what to note after each cooking operation 2. Turn the temperature selector to set the temperature.
After each use Emptying the water tank. 1. Open the appliance door carefully. Hot steam will escape. 2. Remove and clean the water tank. 3. Thoroughly dry the seal in the tank cover and the tank recess in the appliance. Caution! Do not dry the water tank in the hot cooking compartment. This will damage the water tank. : Risk of scalding! Drying the cooking compartment The water in the evaporator dish may still be hot. Allow it to cool before wiping. 1.
Setting a later end time You can delay the time at which you wish your dish to be ready. The appliance starts automatically and is ready at the desired time. You can, for example, put your dish in the cooking compartment in the morning and set the cooking time so that it is ready at lunch time. Ensure that food is not left in the cooking compartment for too long as it may spoil. For some programmes it is not possible to change the end time.
3. Press the f button. A default weight appears in the display. For some programmes, you do not have to enter a weight. If this is the case, ‹:‹‹ kg appears. 4. Use the @ or A button to set the weight of the food. Cooking time After the programme is started the cooking time is displayed. It may change during the first 10 minutes, as the heating-up time depends, among other things, on the temperature of the food and the water. Prepare vegetables P1 P6 Do not season vegetables until after cooking.
Programme Notes Accessories Level ˜† Steam frozen mixed vegetables - ˜ ‡* perforated + solid cooking container 3 1 Unpeeled boiled potatoes medium-sized, 4 5 cm thick ˜ˆ perforated + solid cooking container 3 1 Basmati rice max. 0.75 kg solid cooking container 2 Brown rice max. 0.75 kg solid cooking container 2 Couscous max. 0.75 kg solid cooking container 2 Lentils max. 0.55 kg solid cooking container 2 Steam fresh chicken breast total weight 0.2 - 1.
Basic setting ™ƒ ‚ ™„ ‚ ™… ƒ Function Possible settings ™ƒ ‹ = off ™ƒ ‚ = on Display the clock when the appliance is off Continues operation after the door is closed.
Door panels See section: Cleaning the door panels Caution! Risk of surface damage: After cleaning, wipe the door panels with glass cleaner, then dry. Otherwise, stains will be caused that will not be able to be removed. Door seal Hot soapy water Accessories Soak in hot soapy water. Clean with a brush or washing-up sponge or in the dishwasher. If the rails are discoloured by starchy foods (e.g. rice), clean them with a vinegar solution. Cleaning sponge The enclosed cleaning sponge is very absorbent.
2. Completely fill the evaporator dish with descaling solution. 3. Fill the water tank with water only. 4. Start the r Descale operating mode as described. You can also descale the evaporator dish manually. : Risk of injury! The components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges. Take care not to cut yourself. Wear protective gloves. : Risk of injury! Removing and fitting the appliance door The appliance must not be used again until the door panels and appliance door have been correctly fitted.
Attaching the rail ' & 1. Position the rail so that the indentations are facing upwards. 2. Hook the rail in at the back and push it towards the rear until it engages (fig. C). 3. Hook the front of the rail onto the holder and press down until it engages and is fixed level in place in the appliance once more (fig. D). Each set of rails only fits on one side. Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service.
Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy There is a "pop" noise during cooking Cold/warm effect with frozen food, caused This is normal. by the steam When you cook with steam, a lot of steam The appliance is being automatically caliis created brated This is normal. When cooking with steam, a lot of steam is The appliance is unable to calibrate itself created again automatically if cooking times are too short Reset the appliance to the factory settings (see Basic settings section).
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician. E number and FD number When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the lower left-hand side when you open the appliance door.
Vegetables The overall cooking time is extended with menu cooking, as a little steam escapes each time the appliance door is opened and has to be reheated. Food Size Place the vegetables in the perforated cooking container and insert at level 3. Always insert the solid cooking container underneath at level 1. Dripping liquid is caught. Accessories Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min.
Poultry and meat Poultry Food Amount Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min. Chicken breast per 0.15 kg solid 2 Steam 100 15 - 25 Duck breast* per 0.35 kg solid 2 Steam 100 12 - 18 * Sear first and wrap in foil Beef Food Amount Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min.
Soup vegetables, Miscellaneous Food Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min. Royale solid 2 Steam 90 15 - 20 Semolina dumplings perforated + solid 3 1 Steam 90 - 95 7 - 10 Hard-boiled eggs (Size M, max. 1.8 kg) perforated + solid 3 1 Steam 100 10 - 12 Soft-boiled eggs (Size M, max. 1 kg) perforated + solid 3 1 Steam 100 6-8 Dessert, compote Compote: Weigh the fruit and add approximately Y of the water, and add sugar and spices according to taste.
Food Amount Accessories Level Temperature in °C Cooking time in min. Chicken drumsticks 0.25 kg perforated + solid 3 1 45 - 50 55 - 60 Berries 0.5 kg perforated + solid 3 1 50 - 55 15 - 20 Fish fillet 0.4 kg perforated + solid 3 1 40 - 45 50 - 55 Proving dough With the Steam operating mode dough proves significantly more quickly than at room temperature. Place the dough bowl in the perforated cooking container. Do not cover the dough.
Frozen products Observe the instructions on the packaging. The cooking times indicated apply to dishes placed in a cold cooking compartment. Food Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min.
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