Gaggenau en-us Use and Care Manual BS 470/471 612, BS 474/475 612, BS 484/485 612 Combination steam oven
en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 4 1.1 Safety definitions........................................................ 4 1.2 General information.................................................... 4 1.3 Safe use..................................................................... 4 1.4 Child safety ................................................................ 6 1.5 Steam cooking ........................................................... 6 1.6 Cleaning function ...
en-us 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 Juicing – berries................................................... 56 Preparing yogurt .................................................. 56 Preparing bulky food ............................................ 56 Tips for keeping acrylamide levels to a minimum when cooking .............................................. 57 19 Disposal.................................................................. 57 19.1 Disposal of your old appliance ...............................
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. 1.1 Safety definitions Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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, potholders, or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not place anything on the oven cavity bottom. Do not cover it with aluminum foil. A build-up of heat could damage the appliance or cause injury. WARNING Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock. ▶ Do not use any steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ▶ Keep children away. Hot liquid may spill over the sides of cooking accessories when they are removed from the oven cavity. ▶ Carefully remove cooking accessories with oven mitts. Movement when opening the appliance door and when removing the cookware can cause hot liquid to spray out. ▶ Do not stand too close to the appliance when opening it. ▶ Open appliance door carefully. ▶ Remove cookware carefully. ▶ Keep children away. 1.
en-us Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2.1 General information NOTICE: A build-up of heat could damage the appliance. ▶ Do not place anything directly on the oven cavity floor. ▶ Do not line the oven cavity floor with aluminum foil. ▶ Always place cookware in a perforated cooking container or on a wire rack. Chlorinated tap water (>40 mg/l) may damage the appliance. ▶ Use low-chloride non-carbonated mineral water.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Remove any accessories that are not being used from the oven cavity. a Accessories that are not being used do not need to be heated. Allow frozen food to defrost before cooking. a This saves the energy that would otherwise be required to defrost it. en-us ▶ Always place cookware in the perforated cooking con- tainer or on the wire rack. The accessories may tip. ▶ Do not push the accessories between the shelf positions.
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 2 3 Display The display shows current settings and selection options, for example. Rotary selector 4 Function selector Use the rotary selector to select the temperature and change additional settings. Use the function selector to select the type of heating, cleaning or the basic settings. Symbols Use the symbols to start or stop functions, or to navigate in the menu.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Position 1 Function/type of heating Zero setting Light Temperature en-us Application Switch on the interior lighting Access to other functions, e.g. automatic programs, individual recipes, remote start via Home Connect™ 85-445 °F (30-230 °C) Steaming at 160-210 °F Default temperature 210 °F (70-100 °C): For vegetables, fish Hot air + 100% humidity (100 °C) and side dishes The food is completely surrounded by steam.
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Position Function/type of heating Sous-vide cooking Full surface grill level 1 + humidity 1 85-445 °F (30-230 °C) Default temperature 340 °F (170 °C) 85-445 °F (30-230 °C) Default temperature 340 °F (170 °C) 85-445 °F (30-230 °C) Default temperature 445 °F (230 °C) 4.2 Automatic door opening Press and the appliance opens the door. Use the recessed grip on the side of the oven to open the appliance door fully.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4.3 Standby 4.6 Drying the oven cavity The appliance switches to standby mode if no function is set or the childproof lock is activated. The standby screen appears if you do not implement any settings for a long time. Different things can be displayed in standby mode. The GAGGENAU logo and the time are preset. In standby mode, the brightness of the control panel is reduced. The brightness of the display depends on the vertical viewing angle.
en-us Accessories 5 Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These are designed especially for your appliance. Note: Accessories may become deformed if they get hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the accessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
Before using for the first time Other accessories Cast aluminum roaster Note: To completely pull out the accessories, lift them slightly. Remove any accessories that you do not require from the oven cavity. Order number GN340230 5.2 Locking function The locking function prevents the accessories from tilting when they are pulled out. You can pull out the accessories approximately halfway without them tipping.
en-us Basic Operation Setting the temperature unit Requirement: The display shows the possible units °C and °F. The unit °C is preset. 1. Turn the rotary selector to set the required unit. 2. Press to confirm. Ending initial use Requirement: The display shows "Initial use complete". ▶ Press . a The appliance switches to standby mode. a The display shows the standby screen. a The appliance is ready to use. Cleaning the door pane Note: To ensure tightness, the door seal is lubricated at the factory.
Timer functions ¡ Full surface grill setting 1 + humidity ¡ Full surface grill setting 2 + humidity ¡ Sous-vide cooking The steam removal function is also available for a short time after switching off the appliance. The appliance carries out steam removal automatically at the end of an automatic program → Page 19 or a timed program (cooking time → Page 18). Starting steam removal ▶ Press . Steam removal takes approximately 25 seconds. During steam removal, the heater is switched off.
en-us Timer functions 5. Press 8.5 Stopwatch The stopwatch runs independently of the other appliance settings. The stopwatch counts from 0 seconds up to 90 minutes. The stopwatch has a pause function. This allows you to stop the stopwatch from time to time. Starting the stopwatch 1. Press . 2. Use to select the "Stopwatch" function. 3. Press to start. a The appliance closes the timer menu. a The time counts down. a The display shows and the time that has elapsed. Stopping the stopwatch 1. Press . 2.
Long-term timer Canceling the entire procedure ▶ Turn the function selector to . 9 Long-term timer Long-term timer With this function, the appliance uses Hot air + 0% humidity type of heating to keep the temperature between 120 °F (50 °C) and 445 °F (230 °C). You can keep food warm for up to 74 hours without having to switch the appliance on or off. Bear in mind that food which spoils easily should not be left in the appliance for too long. en-us 10.
en-us Individual recipes For some dishes, you must set the weight. a The display shows the possible settings. 9. Press . a The display shows information about the accessories and preparation. 10. Press to confirm the required settings. 11. Follow the directions on the display. a Once the cooking time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds. a The appliance stops heating. a The appliance carries out steam removal.
Core temperature probe Entering the core temperature for a phase Note: You cannot enter the cooking time for phases with a programmed core temperature. 1. Press to select the next phase. 2. Set the type of heating and the temperature. 3. Press . 4. Use the rotary selector to set the desired core temperature and press to confirm. 12.3 Entering a name 1. Enter a name for the recipe under "ABC". 2. Use the rotary selector to select the letters. A new word always begins with a capital letter.
en-us Core temperature probe Press to display the current core temperature. To display the current core temperature instead of the estimated cooking time, change the settings in the basic settings → Page 26. The display shows "<60°F (<15°C)" for the current core temperature at the beginning of the cooking time for approximately 3 to 4 minutes. The measurable range is 60-210 °F (15-99 °C). Outside of the measurable range, the display shows "<60°F (15°C)" or "--°F (--°C)" for the current core temperature.
Core temperature probe Inserting the core temperature probe into meat 1. Insert the core temperature probe at the thickest point on the side as far as it will go into the meat. en-us 3. With poultry, ensure that the tip of the core temperature probe does not protrude into the cavity in the middle of the bird. Inserting the core temperature probe into fish 1. Insert the core temperature probe behind the head as far as it will go towards the spine. 2.
en-us Home Connect™ Ensure that the set core temperature is higher than the current core temperature. You can change the set core temperature at any time. a The appliance heats up using the set type of heating. a The display shows the current core temperature and, beneath it, the set core temperature. a Once the set core temperature is reached, a signal sounds. a The appliance ends the cooking process automatically. 8. Press to confirm. 9. Turn the function selector to .
Home Connect™ Symbol Basic setting Connect to app Possible settings Software update Remote control Activate Deactivate Permanent remote start Activate Deactivate Delete network settings Appliance information en-us Explanation Start the connection process between the app and the appliance. As soon as a new software version is available, a message appears on the display. In the Home Connect™ menu, you can install the new software using .
en-us Basic settings 15 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
Basic settings en-us Display Basic setting Language Factory settings Demo mode Demo cleaning program Long-term timer 1 Selection German1 French [...] English Description Set the language for the text display The system restarts when you change the language. The restart takes a few seconds. After restarting, the appliance closes the basic settings menu.
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Display 1 Basic setting Home network Selection Connection type Connection Connect to app Software update Remote control Permanent remote start Delete network settings Appliance information Description Select settings for the connection to the home network and mobile devices The display shows different setting options depending on the connection status. Factory setting (may vary according to model) 15.2 Changing the basic settings Turn the function selector to .
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Oven cavity Area Oven cavity inner walls Suitable cleaning agents Notes ¡ Hot soapy water Clean with a dishcloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Stainless steel cleaner that is suitable for the appliance can be obtained from customer service or online. To prevent corrosion, remove any patches of limescale, grease, starch or albumin (e.g. egg white) from stainless steel surfaces immediately. Corrosion may form under such stains.
en-us Cleaning and maintenance 3. Remove any food remnants from the drain filter. 4. If it is very dirty, rinse out the drain filter under running water or clean it in the dishwasher. 5. Insert the drain filter and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. Note: Never operate the combi-steam oven without the drain filter in place. 16.4 Cleaning program The cleaning program removes stubborn dirt using a cleaning cartridge, and cleans, rinses and dries the oven cavity fully automatically.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us 4. Ensure that the drain filter remains inserted in the oven cavity floor while the cleaning program is in progress. Starting the cleaning program 1. Close the appliance door. 2. Press to confirm. a The display shows the cleaning time of 3:45. 3. Press to start. a The cleaning time counts down on the display. a The light in the oven cavity remains switched off. a The appliance door is locked. a Once the cleaning program has finished, a signal sounds.
en-us Cleaning and maintenance 8. Dispose of the empty cleaning cartridge in accordance with regional regulations for household garbage. Causes of an unsatisfactory cleaning result WARNING The cleaning agent solution may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat and eyes or on the skin. ▶ To prevent the detergent from coming into contact with your skin or eyes, do not remove the locking cap from a spent cartridge. Possible cause The locking cap is still on the cleaning cartridge.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us 4. Remove all accessories from the oven cavity. 5. Remove the water tank from the appliance and take off the lid. 6. Remove the descaling tablet from the plastic packaging. 7. Place the descaling tablet in the compartment at the back of the water tank. ▶ The descaling solution must not come into contact with food. ▶ Clean the water tank in the dishwasher or thoroughly by hand before you next use the appliance. 1. Remove and empty the water tank. 2.
en-us Cleaning and maintenance 16.8 Fitting the shelf supports NOTICE: Incorrect spare parts may lead to corrosion in the oven cavity. ▶ Only use the original knurled nuts. 1. Fit the shelf supports the right way round. ‒ Position the stop in the rear of the oven cavity. 2. Slide the back of the shelf supports onto the bolts and attach them at the front. 3. Tighten the knurled nuts. Note: If you lose a knurled nut, you can order this as a spare part from our customer service.
Troubleshooting en-us 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair visits. Troubleshooting WARNING Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Only authorized service providers should repair the appliance. Issue The appliance is not working.
en-us Troubleshooting Issue The core temperature probe is inserted; the display shows 210 °F (99 °C). Cause and troubleshooting Moisture on the core temperature probe plug or on the socket in the oven cavity. ▶ Insert and remove the plug for the core temperature probe in the socket in the oven cavity several times. The core temperature probe is inserted, but the display does not show the core temperature probe symbol . No steam is visible. Moisture on the socket in the oven cavity.
How it works en-us 17.1 Power failure Your appliance can bridge a power failure of a few seconds. The operation continues. If the power failure lasts longer and the appliance was operating, the display shows a message. The operation is interrupted. Switch the appliance back on again after a power failure 1. Turn the function selector to . 2. Switch the appliance back on again as usual. 17.2 Check the water tank 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the function selector to . Remove the water tank. Remove the tank lid.
en-us How it works ¡ Use the cookware specified. If you use other cookware, cooking times may be longer or shorter. ¡ Always use plates, baking tins or ovenproof dishes with the wire rack. ¡ If you have not made a particular dish before, start with the shortest specified time. If required, you can continue to cook the food. ¡ Open the oven cavity door on the preheated oven for a short time only and quickly place your food inside the appliance.
How it works Food Kohlrabi, sliced Leeks, sliced Leeks, whole Bell pepper, stuffed Potatoes boiled in the skin, approx. 1.7 oz (50 g) apiece Potatoes boiled in the skin, approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) apiece Brussels sprouts Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) Perforated steam con- 212 (100) tainer Perforated steam con- 212 (100) tainer Perforated steam con- 212 (100) tainer Perforated steam con- 355-390 tainer (180-200) 100 Cooking time in min.
en-us How it works Food Accessories/cookware Fish dumplings, 0.7-1.4 oz (20-40 g) apiece Shrimp Unperforated steam container 100 Cooking time in min. 8-12 Unperforated steam 175 (80) container Perforated steam con- 160-175 tainer (70-80) 100 10-12 100 10-15 195-212 (90-100) 355 (180) 100 35-45 60 8-12 Salmon fillet, 5.3 lb (150 g) apiece Salmon, whole, 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Blue mussels, 3.3 lb (1.
How it works Food Accessories/cookware Scallops, ½-1 oz (15-30 g) apiece Unperforated steam container Cod, 9 oz (250 g) Perforated steam container Red snapper, 7 oz Perforated steam con(200 g) apiece tainer Ocean perch, 4 oz Perforated steam con(120 g) apiece tainer Monkfish, 7 oz (200 g) Perforated steam conapiece tainer Sole rolls, stuffed, 5 oz Perforated steam con(150 g) apiece tainer Turbot, 11 oz (300 g) Perforated steam conapiece tainer Sea bass, 5 oz (150 g) Perforated steam conapiece tainer P
en-us How it works Food Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) 320-355 (160-180) Saddle of veal, seared, medium rare, 2.2 lb (1 kg) Unperforated steam container Smoked pork, cooked, sliced Roast pork with crackling, joint of pork with crispy skin, well done, 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) Unperforated steam 212 (100) container 1. Wire rack 1. 320 (160) 2. Unperforated steam 2. 445 (230) container Saddle of lamb, seared, medium rare, 3.
How it works ¡ For food hygiene reasons, sear the meat briefly on all sides at a high temperature in the frying pan before cooking it. This gives the meat a crust, which prevents the meat juices from escaping and produces the kind of flavor characteristic of a roast. ¡ Season carefully: The slow resting of the meat intensifies all flavors. ¡ When game and horse meat is cooked at low temperatures, its flavor becomes stronger than when prepared the conventional way. ¡ Use the "Low-temperature cooking" mode .
en-us How it works Poultry Food Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) 1. 300-320 (150-160) 2. 430 (220) Duck, whole, 6.6 lb (3 kg) Unperforated steam container Duck breast, seared, medium rare, 0.7 lb (350 g) apiece Foie gras Unperforated steam container Terrine mold Chicken, whole, 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) 1. Unperforated steam 1. 300 (150) container 2. 445 (230) 2. Wire rack Chicken breast, stuffed, steamed, 0.4 lb (200 g) apiece Turkey breast fillet, steamed, 0.
How it works ¡ You can cook on up to two levels. Slide the cooking containers in at levels 1 and 3 to achieve the best cooking results. If you are cooking on just one level, use level 2. ¡ When using the sous-vide cooking method, only use heat-resistant vacuum-pack bags designed for this purpose. Do not cook the food in the vacuum-sealing bag in which you bought the food, e.g. portioned fish. These bags are not suitable for sous-vide cooking.
en-us How it works Food Entrecôte, medium rare, 6 oz (180 g) apiece Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) Perforated steam con- 145 (63) tainer Type of Cooking heating time in min.
How it works en-us Sous-vide – fish/seafood Food Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) Shrimp, 4½ oz (125 g) Perforated steam con- 140 (60) apiece tainer Scallops, 1-2 oz Perforated steam con- 140 (60) (20-50 g) apiece tainer Type of Cooking heating time in min.
en-us How it works Sous-vide – dessert Food Accessories/cookware Pineapple, in 1.5 cm, 14 oz (400 g) slices Temperature in °F (°C) Perforated steam con- 185 (85) tainer Apples, peeled, in 0.5 cm slices, 2-4 pcs Bananas, whole, 2-4 pieces Perforated steam con- 185 (85) tainer Perforated steam con- 150 (65) tainer 10-15 Pear, peeled, sliced, 2-4 pieces Kumquats, halved, 12-16 pieces Perforated steam con- 185 (85) tainer Perforated steam con- 185 (85) tainer 30 Vanilla sauce, 2 cups (0.
How it works Food Accessories/ cookware Grilled eggplant, sliced Grilled vegetables, 1.5 lb (700 g) Vegetable bake Shelf position Unperforated steam container Unperforated steam container Unperforated steam container Vegetable skewers Unperforated steam container or Wire rack Chicken thighs, Wire rack 0.7 lb (350 g) or apiece Unperforated steam container Hamburgers, Wire rack 4.4 oz (125 g) or Unperforated steam container Potato gratin, Wire rack 2.
en-us How it works Food Accessories/cookware Long-grain rice, 0.5 lb + 2 cups (250 g + 500 ml) water Brown rice, 0.5 lb + 1.5 cups (250 g + 375 ml) water Polenta, 0.5 lb + 2.6 cups (250 g + 625 ml) water for hard polenta, 0.5 lb + 4.6 cups (250 g + 1125 ml) water for soft polenta Quinoa, 0.5 lb + 2 cups (250 g + 500 ml) water Risotto, 0.5 lb + 3 cups (250 g + 750 ml) stock Red beans Unperforated steam container Red lentils, 0.5 lb + 1.5 cups (250 g + 375 ml) water Lentils, 0.5 lb + 1.
How it works Food Accessories/cookware Rice pudding, 7 oz Unperforated steam (200 g) rice + 3.3 cups container (800 ml) milk Orange flan Poached pears Sweet bake Sweet soufflé Temperature in °F (°C) 212 (100) Type of Humidity heating in % 100 Cooking time in min.
en-us How it works – 18.13 Baked goods Note the recommended settings for baked goods. ¡ With the combi-steam oven, you can always prepare your baked goods with the optimal humidity: – | Hot air + 0% humidity: When baking fruit flan and quiche, excess humidity can escape. This operating mode corresponds to the hot air mode in a conventional oven. – | Hot air + 30% humidity: Sponge cakes do not dry out. The humidity in the food cannot escape from the oven cavity.
How it works Food Accessories/ cookware Shelf position Yeast tray bakes Unperforated steam container 2 Plaited loaf, 1.
en-us How it works Dough proving Food Accessories/cookware Dough mixture, pizza Bowl Temperature in °F (°C) 100 (38) Dough mixture, bread Bowl Dough mixture, brioche Bowl - Cooking time in min. 25 115 (45) - 40 115 (45) - 55 18.15 Reheating – warming You can use added steam to gently warm up food. The food tastes and looks as though it has been freshly cooked. You can even warm and crisp up baked goods from the day before.
How it works en-us ▶ After defrosting, operate the combi-steam oven for 18.16 Defrosting 15 minutes using hot air at 180 °C. In your appliance, you can defrost frozen food gently and faster than in the refrigerator and more evenly than in the microwave. WARNING There is a risk of salmonella from meat and poultry. Meat and poultry may transmit germs. ▶ When defrosting food from animal sources, you must remove the liquid that escapes during defrosting.
en-us How it works Food Accessories/cookware Temperature in °F (°C) Beans, peas, in sealed Perforated steam con- 212 (100) ½ pint preserving jars tainer (0.75 l) 18.18 Juicing – berries Your appliance lets you extract juice from berries effortlessly and cleanly. ¡ Place the berries into the perforated cooking insert and slide it into the 2nd level from the bottom. Slide the unperforated cooking insert one level underneath to catch any liquid that drips down.
Disposal 18.21 Tips for keeping acrylamide levels to a minimum when cooking Acrylamide is harmful to your health and is produced when you cook cereal and potato products at very high temperatures. General ¡ Keep cooking times as short as possible. ¡ Cook food until it is golden brown, but not too dark. ¡ Use large, thick pieces of food. Cooking produces less acrylamide. en-us 1-877-442-4436 www.gaggenau.com www.gaggenau.
en-us STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY The warranties stated herein apply to the original purchaser of the product warranted herein and to each succeeding owner of the product purchased for ordinary home use during the term of the warranty. Please make sure to return your registration card; while not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for Gaggenau to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety notice or product recall. 21.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY en-us RIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, "BUSINESS LOSS", AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY GAGGENAU, OR OTHERWISE.
Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: COM2 FCC ID: 2AHES-COM2 IC: 21152-COM2 The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable. At least 20cm separation distance should be maintained from device to user.
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