V-ZUG Ltd Oven Hotair SL Operating instructions
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.
Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children in the home . . . . . . Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appliance description Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating and display elements Cooking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . .
… Contents Operating modes 32 Tips on settings 34 Optimal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cooking/Baking tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tips and tricks 48 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Care and maintenance Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the appliance door . . . . . . . . . Removable parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions.
… Safety precautions Correct use 䡲 The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. Under no circumstances, for instance, flambé or cook food using a lot of fat in the cooking space! No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. 䡲 Never use the appliance to dry animals, textiles or paper! 䡲 Not to be used as a room heater.
… Safety precautions Note on use 䡲 If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services. 䡲 If the appliance is not operating property, disconnect it from the power sup- ply immediately. 䡲 Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not get caught in the door of the appliance as the electrical cable insulation could get damaged. 䡲 If the mains cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Cus- tomer Services in order to avoid hazard.
… Safety precautions Caution: Burns hazard! 䡲 The appliance gets very hot when in use. 䡲 Heat is produced during cooking and baking. The appliance door, espe- cially the glass, can get hot. Burns hazard – do not touch. Keep children away! 䡲 Steam may escape from the cooking space when the appliance door is opened. Do not put your hands into the cooking space if there is steam in it! 䡲 The appliance will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and will cool down only slowly to room temperature.
… Safety precautions Caution: Danger of injury! 䡲 Be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, there is otherwise a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are around. 䡲 Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appliance door poses a danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or rest on the appliance door or use it as a storage surface. How to avoid damaging the appliance 䡲 Close the appliance door carefully.
Appliance description Construction 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 10 Operating and display elements Ventilation opening Door handle Appliance door
… Appliance description Operating and display elements Buttons Illumination Timer Cooking space temperature Time, operating time, switch-off time Operating mode Off Adjusting knob Displays Temperature Time, operating time, switch-off time, timer Symbols Cooking space temperature Switch-off time Timer Time Operating time Operating modes 11
… Appliance description Cooking space Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space.
… Appliance description Accessories The baking trays and wire shelves are inserted into the oven between the two rails of a shelf runner. The wire shelves have non-tip safety notches which prevent them being pulled right out when they only need to be partially pulled out. The wire shelves can then only be taken out of the oven by raising them upwards and then pulling them out. Do not use knives or cutting wheels on the enamelled baking trays. This causes visible damage.
… Appliance description The following accessories are not included in the scope of delivery. Round TopClean baking tray 䡲 Baking tin for flans and quiches. Available in 3 different sizes. Porcelain dish 䡲 For preparing various dishes such as lasagne, potato gratin, etc. 䡲 For grilling roasts, chicken, etc. 䡲 For keeping food warm. Available in 3 different sizes.
Operating the appliance The operating mode, the cooking space temperature, the operating time, the switch-off time and various other functions can be selected by pressing the appropriate button once or more. 䡲 The symbol for the function selected illuminates or flashes. 䡲 A recommendation flashes in the corresponding digital display. 䡲 Turn the adjusting knob to change the setting. 䡲 Press the adjusting knob to confirm the setting or it will be automatically accepted after 10 seconds.
… Operating the appliance Using for the first time Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time the following measures should be taken: A Remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space. A When flashes in the right digital display, turn the knob to set the time. adjusting Press the adjusting knob to switch between hours and minutes. Turn it to set the hours and the minutes. Press the adjusting knob to confirm the setting.
… Operating the appliance Selecting the operating mode A Select the – operating mode. flashes in the left digital display. – The and symbols flash. Changing the operating mode A Press the button repeatedly until the desired operating mode appears. Selecting the cooking space temperature A Press the A Turn the to . A Press the button. adjusting knob and change the cooking space temperature adjusting knob to confirm. – The cooking space heats up.
… Operating the appliance Checking/Changing the cooking space temperature A Press the button. – The set cooking space temperature flashes in the left digital display. – The symbol flashes. The cooking space temperature can be changed by turning the ing knob. adjust- Removing food from the cooking space Hot air may escape when the appliance door is opened. Burns hazard! The accessories will be hot. Burns hazard! Use protective gloves or oven cloths.
User settings You can adjust the settings. A With the appliance switched off, hold the for 5 seconds. – A adjusting knob depressed appears in the digital display. Press the – adjusting knob to confirm. appears in the digital display for «Childproof locke off». A Turn the A Press the – E.g. adjusting knob to select setting. adjusting knob to confirm. flashes in the digital display for «Time display visible». A Turn the adjusting knob to change the digital display to «Time display invisible».
… User settings Possible settings Childproof lock off * on Time display visible * invisible Acoustic signal high * low off Temperature unit ˚C * ˚F Time format 24 h * 12 h Factory settings no change restore * Factory setting 20
… User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being inadvertently switched on. If the or button is pressed when the childproof lock is activated: – A double acoustic signal is emitted. – Nothing happens when the button is pressed. Operating the appliance when the childproof lock is activated A Hold the button depressed and press the or button. – The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can be operated as normal.
… User settings Time display If the «invisible» setting is selected, the displays are not illuminated when the appliance is off, minimizing power consumption. The time is displayed when the appliance is on. To reduce power consumption to an absolute minimum, select «Time display invisible». Despite automatic energy-saving stand-by, all safety functions are active. All displays go out when the cooking process has been completed.
… User settings Time format Select the «24 h» setting to activate the European time format and the «12 h» setting for the US time format (a.m./p.m.). Factory settings If one or more user settings have been changed, these can be reset to the factory settings.
Time functions The following time functions are available: 䡲 Time 䡲 Timer – can be used at any time and independently of all other functions 䡲 Operating time – time-controlled switch-off of the appliance 䡲 Delayed start – time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance When the appliance is switched off, the time display is dimmed between 24:00 and 6:00. If the time format has been selected, the display is not dimmed.
… Time functions Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Setting A Press the – flashes in the right digital display. – The A button. symbol flashes. Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration. The timer can be set for: 䡲 up to 10 minutes in 10-second intervals, e.g. = 9 minutes and 50 seconds. 䡲 over 10 minutes in 1-minute intervals, e.g. = 1 hour and 12 minutes.
… Time functions Checking and changing A Press the button. – The countdown to the time remaining flashes in the right digital display. – The Turn the symbol flashes. adjusting knob to change the timer duration. Switching off before time A Press the – – The A 26 Press the button 2×. flashes in the right digital display. symbol flashes. adjusting knob to confirm.
… Time functions Operating time The operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operating time is up. Setting A Select the desired operating mode and cooking space temperature. A Preheat the cooking space if necessary. A Place the food in the cooking space. A Press the – – The A Turn the A Press the button. flashes in the right digital display. symbol flashes. adjusting knob to set the duration (maximum of ). adjusting knob to confirm.
… Time functions Switching off before time A Press the button. End of the operating time – The operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operating time is up. – A long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute. – The cooking space temperature appears in the left digital display. – The symbol flashes. – The settings remain for 3 minutes. Extending the operating time A Turn the adjusting knob within 3 minutes to select a new duration. Switching off A Press the button.
… Time functions Delayed start The delayed start is activated when for the operating mode selected both an operating time and a switch-off time are set. The appliance switches automatically on and off again at the desired times. Perishables should not be kept unrefrigerated. A Place the food in the cooking space. A Select the desired operating mode and cooking space temperature. Setting the operating time A Press the – – The A Turn the button. flashes in the right digital display. symbol flashes.
… Time functions Setting the switch-off time A Press the button again. – The switch-off time – without a delayed start – e.g. right digital display. – The A flashes in the symbol flashes. Turn the adjusting knob to set the switch-off time. The switch-off time can be delayed by a maximum of 23 hours and 59 minutes. If the time format has been selected, the switchoff time can be delayed by a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes. A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
… Time functions Switching off before time A Press the button. End of the operating time – The operating mode selected automatically switches off when the operating time is up. – A long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute. – The cooking space temperature appears in the left digital display. – The symbol flashes. – The settings remain for 3 minutes. Extending the operating time A Turn the adjusting knob within 3 minutes to select a new duration. Switching off A Press the button.
Operating modes A Follow the advice in 'Tips on settings' and in 'Tips and tricks'. A Press the button once or more to select the desired operating mode.
… Operating modes A Place tins, moulds, etc. on the wire shelf. A Always push the «sloped» side of the original baking tray right to the back of the cooking space. Use For cakes, biscuits, bread and roasts on 2 levels. Heating method A heating element behind the back wall of the cooking space heats up the air inside the cooking space and which is circulated evenly.
Tips on settings Symbols used Operating mode Cooking space temperature ˚C Preheating until the cooking space temperature is reached. Level mins. Duration in minutes hrs.
… Tips on settings Optimal use The recommended cooking space temperatures given in older recipe books are likely to be too high and the recommended shelf levels in the cooking space not ideal. The following tables show how to get the best use out of the appliance.
… Tips on settings Cooking/Baking tables A Always push the «sloped» side of the original baking tray right to the back of the cooking space. Cakes ˚C Ring cake (chocolate, carrot, nut, marbled, etc.) 155–165 yes Torte (chocolate, carrot, nut, etc.
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… Tips on settings Savouries and biscuits ˚C Aperitif nibbles 160–170 yes Puff pastries with a filling (ham, nut, etc.) 170–190 yes Yeast pastries 160–180 yes Eclairs 180–190 yes Macaroons 140–160 yes Mailänderli (butter biscuits), Spitzbuben (jam biscuits) 160–170 yes Chräbeli (aniseed biscuits) 130–140 yes 90 yes Meringues * * After baking, allow to dry over night.
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… Tips on settings Flans and pizzas A With frozen or fresh fruit that is very juicy add the glaze after the first 15–20 minutes. ˚C Fruit flan 170–190 yes Pizza (fresh) 220–230 yes – – 180–200 yes Pizza (frozen) * Savoury flan (cheese, vegetable, onion) – * According to the manufacturer’s instructions.
… Tips on settings mins. 1 40–50 1 20–30 – – 1 35–50 or mins.
… Tips on settings Baked dishes and gratins ˚C Baked dish (sweet/savoury) 190–200 yes Gratin (vegetable, meat, potato) 190–190 yes Lasagne, moussaka 190–200 yes 230 yes Gratinated vegetables Meat ˚C Shoulder of veal 180–190 no Shoulder of pork 180–190 yes 180 4 mins. Meat loaf 180–200 no Fleischkäse (specialty meat loaf) 160–170 yes Fillet in pastry 180–190 yes Chops * 250 5 mins. Sausages * 250 5 mins. Leg of lamb * * Turn halfway through the cooking time.
… Tips on settings mins. 1 45–50 1 50–55 1 30–40 1 10–15 mins.
… Tips on settings Poultry and fish ˚C Whole chicken * 180–190 yes Chicken, 4 halves 220–230 5 mins. Chicken leg * 250 5 mins. Whole fish (trout, gilthead seabream, etc.) * 240 5 mins. 190–200 yes Fillet of fish * Turn halfway through the cooking time. ** Put the wire shelf on – and not at – level 1.
… Tips on settings mins. 1 ** 1 45–60 1 50–60 1 ** 1 20–30 1 25–35 1 10–20 1 2–2½ 1 2–2½ 1 2½–3½ and and hrs. mins.
… Tips on settings Desiccating and drying Monitor the desiccating and drying process. Overdrying poses a fire hazard. ˚C Apple slices or rings 70 no Sliced mushrooms 50–60 no Herbs 40–50 no Apricots 60–70 no A Only use undamaged, ripe fruit, fresh mushrooms and herbs. A Clean and chop the fruit, mushrooms or herbs into small pieces. A Line the original baking trays or wire shelf with baking paper, spread the food on them and put in the cooking space at the appropriate level.
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Tips and tricks Hot air Baking and roast Result Solution 䡲 The baking or roast looks A Next time, set a lower cooking space tem- good on the outside but is still doughy or raw on the inside. perature and lengthen the operating time. Cakes Result Solution 䡲 The cake collapses. A Check settings with those given in 'Tips on settings'. A Next time, set a lower cooking space temperature and lengthen the operating time. A Stir the cake mixture well. When finished, bake immediately.
… Tips and tricks Uneven browning Result Solution 䡲 The baking has browned A Next time, set a lower cooking space temperature and adjust the operating time. A If using or , check that the levels used correspond to those recommended in 'Tips on settings'. A Do not push baking tins or bulky foodstuff right to the back of the cooking space. unevenly. 䡲 The baking has come out A Check that the settings used correspond to lighter on one baking tray than on the other.
Care and maintenance Allow the appliance and accessories to cool down before cleaning. Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as such products can damage the surfaces. Cleaning the exterior A Remove any soiling or excess cleaning solution immediately. A Clean the surface with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance door A Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth. Removing the appliance door Exercise caution when removing and reassembling the appliance door. It weighs approximately 7 kg. Risk of injury! A Open the appliance door as far as it will go. A Fold the clips 2 on the door hinges 1 forward. A Close the appliance door as far as its at-rest position (approximately 30°).
… Care and maintenance Removable parts Shelf guides A Swing the front of the shelf guides 1 towards the middle of the cooking space. A Pull the shelf guides out of the opening at the back. A Reassemble in reverse order. 1 Door seal A Pull the seal slightly out at the corners and unhook. Cleaning the accessories 䡲 The wire shelf and the shelf guides can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
… Care and maintenance Replacing the halogen light bulb Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Remove the screw fuse or switch off the circuit breaker. The light bulbs and the appliance get hot during operation! Allow to cool down first. A Remove the left shelf guide. A Place a screw driver at edge of the glass light cover in the middle and carefully release the glass light cover 1 from its fixture. A Remove the defective halogen light bulb. A Carefully fit the new halogen light bulb.
Trouble-shooting 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 serial number (FN) and the error message in full, e. g. X X / X X . What to do if … … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated Possible cause Solution 䡲 The fuse or circuit breaker A Change the fuse.
… Trouble-shooting … the illumination is not working Possible cause Solution 䡲 The fuse or circuit breaker A Change the fuse. for electrical installations in the home is defective. 䡲 An interruption in the A Reset the automatic circuit breaker. A Check the power supply. A Change the halogen light bulb. power supply. 䡲 The halogen light bulb is defective. … X X and X X flash alternately Possible cause Solution 䡲 Various situations can A Cancel the error message by pressing the button.
… Trouble-shooting … X X and X X flash alternately Possible cause Solution 䡲 Interruption in the power A Cancel the error message by pressing the button. A Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. A Reconnect the power supply. A If the error message appears again, note down the serial number (FN) and error message in full. A Disconnect the power supply. A Call Customer Services. supply. After a power failure After a power failure, symbol flashes.
Accessories and spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts.
… Accessories and spare parts Width × Depth × Length [mm] Porcelain dish 325 × 60 × 177 Porcelain dish 325 × 60 × 265 Porcelain dish 325 × 60 × 354 Spare parts Halogen light bulb Door seal 58
Technical data External dimensions A See Installation Instructions Electrical connection A See the identification plate 1 1 Note for testing institutes The energy efficiency class according to EN 50304/EN 60350 is determined using the operating mode. The usable volume within the meaning of EN 50304/EN 60350 is obtained with the shelf guides disassembled.
Disposal Packaging 䡲 All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection 䡲 Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety 䡲 Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing.
Index A Accessories........................... 13, Cleaning .................................... Acoustic signal ..................... 20, Appliance description ................. Appliance door ............................. Removing .................................. 57 52 22 10 12 51 B Baked dishes ................................ 42 Baking tables ................................ 36 Baking tray, round ....................... 14 Before using for the first time ...... 5 Biscuits............................
… Index M Maintenance ................................. 50 Meat ............................................... 42 Model no. ........................................ 2 O Operating elements..................... Operating mode Changing .................................. Selecting ................................... Operating modes......................... Operating the appliance............. Example .................................... Operating time ............................. Optimal use .................
Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or address book.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! To set the time A Press the A Turn the A Press the A Turn the button. adjusting knob to set the hour. button again. adjusting knob to set the minutes. To select the operating mode A Press the A Turn the A Press the button repeatedly until the desired operating mode appears. adjusting knob to set the cooking space temperature. adjusting knob to confirm. To switch off the appliance A Press the button.
