Operating instructions Combair SE | SEP Oven
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety precautions. Modifications Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press.
Table of contents 1 Safety precautions 5 6.1 Recipe book .......................................................... 22 1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 5 6.2 Own recipes........................................................... 23 1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 5 6.3 Soft roasting........................................................... 26 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions .............. 5 6.4 Keep warm *..
11.5 Replacing the door seal ..................................... 36 11.6 Replacing the door seal on pyrolysis appliances 36 11.7 Replacing the halogen light bulb ..................... 37 11.8 Cleaning the accessories and shelf guides ... 38 11.9 Pyrolytic self-cleaning ......................................... 38 12 Trouble-shooting 12.1 What to do if …..................................................... 40 12.2 After a power failure............................................
1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal Information about the Operating Instructions ▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions. – Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken. ▪ Indicates a list. 1.
1 Safety precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ 6 to touch the heating elements. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. WARNING: Accessible parts can get hot during use. Keep young children away from the appliance.
1 Safety precautions ▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the «Service & Support» section.
1 Safety precautions Caution: Risk to life! ▪ Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, away from children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. How to avoid damaging the appliance ▪ Close the appliance door carefully. ▪ For appliances with visible bottom heating element: Do not place any objects directly on the bottom heating element. ▪ Do not use protective aluminium inserts with appliances with no visible bottom heating element.
2 Using for the first time Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps should be taken: ▸ Remove packaging and transport materials as well as any protective blue film from out of the cooking space. ▸ Clean the cooking space and the accessories. ▸ Press the power button. – The appliance switches on.
3 Appliance description 3 Appliance description 3.1 Construction 1 2 3 1 Operating and display elements 2 Ventilation opening 3 Door handle 4 Appliance door 5 Heatable appliance drawer * * Depending on model 4 5 3.
3 Appliance description Overview of touch buttons Operating modes GourmetGuide EasyCook User settings Favourites Heatable appliance drawer / plate warmer * * Depending on model Timer Cooking space illumination Switch off 3.3 Cooking space Using protective inserts or aluminium foil can damage the appliance. Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space.
3 Appliance description 3.4 Accessories Incorrect handling can cause damage! Do not use knives or cutting wheels on the accessories. Observe the correct use of the grill and oven furniture! TopClean baking tray ▪ Baking tin for flans and biscuits ▪ Use together with the wire shelf as a drip tray ▪ If not fully covered, its shape can become distorted during baking. This is normal. It will go back to its original form as it cools down.
4 Operating modes ▸ Set the end time if necessary. ▸ Switch on the «Plate warmer» by selecting . – The «Plate warmer» switches off automatically when the set duration is over. 4 Operating modes 4.1 Overview of operating modes All the operating modes and fast heating are described below. Follow the advice given in «Tips and tricks» (see page 30) and in «EasyCook». 4.
4 Operating modes 4.4 PizzaPlus Temperature range 30–250 °C Recommended value 200 °C Level 2 (or 1) The cooking space is heated by hot air and bottom heat. The base of the food is baked particularly intensively. Uses ▪ Pizza ▪ Flans and quiches Use a dark enamelled tray or a black tray or tin without baking paper for very crispy results. 4.5 Grill Temperature range 5 levels Recommended value Level 3 Level 3 or 4 The cooking space is heated by the grill element.
4 Operating modes ▸ Put food for grilling in a porcelain or glass dish or directly on the wire shelf. ▸ Line the baking tray with aluminium foil and then place it underneath the wire shelf. 4.7 Top/Bottom heat humid Temperature range 30–250 °C Recommended value 200 °C Level 2 (or 1) The cooking space is heated by the top and bottom heating elements. The steam produced is largely retained in the cooking space. The food retains its moisture.
5 Using the appliance Use a dark enamelled tray or a black tray or tin for crispy results. 4.10 Fast heating For fast heating , the cooking space is heated using hot air and bottom heat, which shortens the preheating time. Fast heating can be used with the following operating modes: and . ▸ Select the desired operating mode and adjust the settings. ▸ To start the operating mode, select . ▸ Select «Switch fast heating on» in the settings for the operating mode. – Above , the symbol illuminates.
5 Using the appliance ▸ Select the operating mode. – The operating mode settings appear in the display; a recommended value appears above the temperature. ▸ Set the values for duration, end time, temperature or temperature level and target temperature as required and confirm. Press and go Once all the necessary settings for the operating mode have been made, a bar appears in the display and counts down 20 seconds. If no further settings are made during this time, operation starts automatically.
5 Using the appliance 5.4 Setting a delayed start / end time The delayed start is activated when for the operating mode selected both the duration and the end time are set. The appliance switches automatically on and off again at the desired times. If you use the food probe, you will need to estimate and set the duration. You will find a guide on times in «EasyCook». The appliance switches on with a delay and switches off again when the set target temperature is reached.
5 Using the appliance The food probe must be inserted as far into the middle of the meat as possible to get a correct reading of the food probe temperature. The optimal target temperature is dependent on the cut of meat and on the degree of doneness. Refer to the information on target temperatures in «EasyCook». Setting ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Select the desired operating mode and set the temperature. Select in the operating mode settings. Set the desired target temperature and confirm. To start operation, select .
5 Using the appliance 5.7 Changing the operating mode If no operating mode is running: ▸ Select in the settings of the current operating mode. – The operating modes menu is displayed. If an operating mode is already running: ▸ Select or press the touch button. – The set operating mode is cancelled. ▸ Press the touch button and select a new operating mode. 5.8 Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions.
5 Using the appliance Or, if the timer is the only active function: ▸ Press the touch button. Or, to switch off the appliance: ▸ Press the touch button 2×. 5.9 End of operation When the set duration is up or, if the food probe is being used, when the set target temperature is reached: – The selected operating mode ends automatically. – An acoustic signal is emitted.
6 GourmetGuide ▸ Press the touch button again. – All touch buttons go out. – All functions are ended and switched off. Or at the end of operation: ▸ Select the option in the display. – An acoustic signal is emitted. – Any running operating mode or application is ended; if switched on, the timer, cooking space illumination or plate warmer will remain active. – The following appears in the display: « Residual heat». – If the food probe is plugged in, the food probe temperature is displayed.
6 GourmetGuide Starting a recipe For recipes that do not require preheating, place the food in the cold cooking space. ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ If the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. Press the touch button. Select . Select the desired recipe book or «Own recipes». To select a recipe, choose . Select a recipe. – The recipe settings are displayed. ▸ If you wish, set the end time or delayed start.
6 GourmetGuide ▸ Select the desired operating mode. ▸ Set the target temperature, duration, temperature or temperature level for step 1. If you are only making temperature settings, this step takes as long as is necessary for the cooking space to reach the required temperature. ▸ To confirm the settings, select . ▸ To add a new step, select . ▸ Set an operating mode, pause or hold time for step 2.
6 GourmetGuide ▸ Set the displayed value to 0 or reduce it until it is less than the currently measured value. ▸ Press the adjusting knob to confirm. – The step is ended. – If it was the final step, the recipe ends too. – If it was not the final step, the next step starts. Changing recipes Any recipe – from a recipe book as well as your own recipes – can be copied and changed. ▸ Select the desired recipe book or . ▸ Select . ▸ Choose a recipe. – An overview of the steps in the recipe is displayed.
6 GourmetGuide 6.3 Soft roasting How it functions The soft roasting function allows high-quality cuts of meat to be prepared gently. You can select exactly when the cooking process is complete, irrespective of the weight and thickness of the meat. The temperature is automatically regulated. Tips for an optimal result ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Take the meat out of the refrigerator some 30–60 minutes before soft roasting.
6 GourmetGuide The food probe must be inserted as far into the middle of the meat as possible to get a correct reading of the food probe temperature. The temperature inside the meat is crucial for optimal results at the end of cooking. ▸ Put the wire shelf at level 2 and place the dish on it. ▸ Insert the food probe plug into the socket. ▸ Start «Soft roasting seared» (see page 27). Selecting and starting soft roasting The longer the meat is cooked, the more tender and succulent it becomes.
7 EasyCook If you accidentally pressed «Yes» or you wish to finish cooking the meat, you must press the touch button and select an operating mode. «Soft roasting» is not suitable for already cooked meat. 6.4 Keep warm * * Depending on the software version Cooked foods can be kept warm using the «Keep warm» setting. If the cooking space is already hot, open the appliance door and allow the cooking space to cool down for 3 to 4 minutes before starting the «Keep warm» function.
8 Favourites ▪ The display contains information about: – Temperature – Duration – Preheating necessary / not necessary – Accessories needed – Level – Possible tips ▸ Select . ▸ The operating mode summary is displayed. ▸ To start operation, select . You can change the set values to a limited extent. 8 Favourites Up to 24 operating modes, GourmetGuide and EasyCook applications together with the settings made can be saved as favourites. 8.
9 Tips and tricks 9 Tips and tricks 9.1 Unsatisfactory cooking result... … when baking and roasting Result Solution ▪ The baking or roast ▸ Next time, set a lower temperature and lengthen the operlooks good on the outating time. side but is still doughy or raw on the inside. ▪ The cake collapses. ▸ Check that the settings used correspond to those recommended in «EasyCook». ▸ Next time, set a lower temperature and lengthen the operating time. ▸ Stir the cake mixture well.
10 User settings 10 User settings 10.1 Overview of user settings Language Assistance functions Display Temperature Date Childproof lock Clock Appliance information Notifications Demo mode Pyrolytic self-cleaning (depending on model) Factory settings Loudness 10.2 Adjusting user settings ▸ If the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ▸ Press the touch button.
10 User settings Start screen * * Depending on the software version With this user setting, you can determine the menu that is displayed when you start the appliance. The following menus can be selected: ▪ Operating modes (factory setting) ▪ GourmetGuide ▪ EasyCook ▪ Favourites Appliance switch-off time If no operating mode is running but the appliance is switched on, it is automatically switched off after a certain period of time without any user interaction. Example: After the end of an operating mode.
10 User settings 10.8 Pyrolytic cleaning of appliance This function enables pyrolytic cleaning of the cooking space. See Pyrolytic self-cleaning (see page 38). 10.9 Loudness The acoustic signal can be set at one of two levels of loudness or can be completely switched off. An acoustic signal is emitted in the event of a malfunction even if the setting is set to «off». A short acoustic signal is emitted when the appliance is switched off even if the setting is set to «off» (safety function). 10.
11 Care and maintenance 10.12 Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally switching on the appliance. When the childproof lock is activated, the appliance can only be operated after first entering a code. The code is displayed in reverse order when unlocking. The childproof lock activates 3 minutes after the appliance is switched off. 10.
11 Care and maintenance In the case of appliances without pyrolysis: ▸ Use a commercially available oven cleaner and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Never clean appliances with pyrolysis using oven cleaner as the surface could otherwise be damaged. ► Carry out pyrolysis in the case of stubborn dirt deposits (see page 38). 11.3 Cleaning the appliance door ▸ Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washingup liquid. ▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
11 Care and maintenance 11.5 Replacing the door seal ▸ Remove the damaged door seal. 1 ▸ Clean the groove 1 with a slightly damp cloth. ▸ Press the ends of the new door seal 2 into the groove in the centre of the frame at the bottom. The ends must touch each other but not overlap. ▸ Ensure that only the thinner part 3 of the seal is pressed into the groove; the thicker part 4 must not be in the groove. 2 4 3 ▸ Starting from the bottom, press the seal evenly into the groove. 11.
11 Care and maintenance ▸ Starting from the bottom, press the seal evenly into the groove. 11.7 Replacing the halogen light bulb WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply before replacing the halogen light bulb. Risk of burns from hot surfaces! Allow the halogen light bulb and the appliance to cool down before replacing the halogen light bulb. It is recommended to replace both halogen lights at the same time, even if one is still functioning.
11 Care and maintenance 11.8 Cleaning the accessories and shelf guides ▪ The wire shelf and shelf guides can be cleaned in the dishwasher. ▪ The baking tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher; however, this will affect its nonstick properties. Removing and reassembling the shelf guides ▸ Push the shelf guides at the top backwards and take out of the opening. ▸ Swing the shelf guide into the middle of the cooking space and remove from the opening at the bottom. ▸ Put back in reverse order. 11.
11 Care and maintenance Over time with use the cooking space can turn matt. Fruit acid and fatty acid deposits can leave stains. This will not affect the cooking or baking characteristics of the appliance nor affect its functioning. Selecting and starting pyrolytic self-cleaning Damage to accessories from self-cleaning! Remove accessories, shelf guides, full extension roller runners, cookware and any other objects from out of the cooking space. Otherwise they can become discoloured and their surface rough.
12 Trouble-shooting 12 Trouble-shooting 12.1 What to do if … This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error message in full. Fxx/Exxx see operating instructions SNxxxxx xxxxxx. … the appliance is not working Possible cause Solution ▪ A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. ▸ Change the fuse.
12 Trouble-shooting ... the cooking time seems unusually long Possible cause Solution ▪ The appliance only has a single-phase connection. ▸ Establish a two-phase connection. … when grilling, thick smoke is given off Possible cause Solution ▪ The food is too near to the heating elements. ▸ Check that the level selected corresponds to the «EasyCook». ▪ Grill setting is too high. ▸ Reduce the grill setting. ...
12 Trouble-shooting … the following appears in the display FX/EXX see operating instructions SN XXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution ▪ Various situations can lead to ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the touch an error message. button. ▸ Disconnect from the power supply for about 1 minute. ▸ Reconnect the power supply. ▸ If the error appears again, note down the error message in full along with the serial number (SN; see identification plate). ▸ Disconnect from the power supply.
13 Accessories and spare parts The appliance goes through its initial set-up process after a prolonged power failure. However, only the language and time need to be reset to enable the appliance to be operated again. It is not necessary to make any other settings. Variant 2 * * Depending on the software version The appliance goes through its initial set-up process after a prolonged power failure. However, only the time needs to be reset to enable the appliance to be operated again.
14 Technical data 13.2 Special accessories For information see: 13.3 www.vzug.com Spare parts Shelf guides left/right Halogen light bulb Door seal Door seal for pyrolytic appliances The halogen light bulb is also available from specialist retailers. 14 Technical data External dimensions ▸ See installation instructions 1 Electrical connection ▸ See identification plate 1 14.
14 Technical data 14.2 Temperature measurement The temperature inside the cooking space is measured when the cooking space is empty according to an internationally accepted standard. Own measurements can be imprecise and are not suitable for checking the accuracy of the temperature. 14.3 Product fiche In accordance with EU Regulation No.
15 Disposal 15 Disposal 15.1 Packaging Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location or dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way. 15.2 Safety Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g. through children playing): ▸ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician.
16 Index A Accessories ............................................... 12, Cleaning ........................................................ Acoustic signals ............................................... Appliance disposal .......................................... Appliance door Cleaning ........................................................ Removing ...................................................... Appliance information ..................................... Appliance switch-off time ...........
Maintenance ..................................................... 34 Model designation .............................................. 2 Model number .............................................. 2, 34 N Notes .................................................................. 49 O Operating and display elements................... Operating mode Cancelling ..................................................... Changing....................................................... Selecting.........................
17 Notes 49
18 Service & Support The «Trouble-shooting» section gives you valuable tips on how to deal with minor malfunctions yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician and any cost that goes along with it. Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty information. Please read this information carefully. Please register your appliance straightaway online at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty registration.
Quick instructions Here you will find an overview of key operating information. Menu buttons Active menu 곋 2SHUDWLQJ PRGHV 7RS ERWWRP KHDW 12:00 Action buttons Adjusting knob as a central operating element ► Press to switch on the appliance or to select/confirm ► Turn to set the temperature and time or to navigate within the menu Menu and action buttons The menu buttons contain a selection of preparation options and user settings. These can be selected by pressing the relevant button.
