USE & CARE GUIDE Convection Steam Oven
Contents Important Note Wolf Convection Steam Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To ensure the safe and efficient use of Wolf equipment, please take note of the following types of highlighted information throughout this guide: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Convection Steam Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Convection Steam Oven Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . .
Wolf Convection Steam Oven 3 wolfappliance.com Welcome Congratulations on your choice of a Wolf convection steam oven. • Moistness and flavor are retained so no additional oil, basting or sauces are necessary. The legacy of the “combination oven” goes back decades, to innovative restaurant chefs in America and Europe who embraced the gentle combination of air movement with superheated steam to achieve superior results in menu offerings from breads and roasts to delicate fishes, seafood and vegetables.
Safety Precautions 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS This oven was built to achieve recognized standards in technology and safety regulations and is designed for use in the home for preparing food. It is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety Instructions 5 wolfappliance.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHILD SAFETY FIRE HAZARDS • Plastic and polystyrene can be dangerous for • Never flambé or cook food using excessive fats. children. Keep these packaging materials away from children. • The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions. Children are often unable to recognize the danger of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Safety Instructions 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FIRE HAZARDS • Ensure the main cables of other electrical appliances do not get caught in the door of the oven, which could damage the electrical cable insulation and create a fire hazard. • If the main cable of the appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a Wolf factory certified service provider. • Ensure there are no foreign bodies in the cooking space before closing the appliance door. • Never store objects in the cooking space.
Convection Steam Oven Features 7 wolfappliance.com Convection Steam Oven Features • Stainless steel with tubular handle. • Can be installed in a standard or flush inset application. • Stainless steel trim to match L series and E series ovens. • Convection with twelve cooking modes: steam, reheat, auto steam bake, convection, convection humid, convection steam, Wolf gourmet, slow roast, recipes, my recipes, keep warm, descale and cleanse. • Four-level rack guides with two adjustable oven racks.
Convection Steam Oven Features 8 Display and Control Panel The display and control panel is streamlined and easy to use. The control knob and buttons are used to set the cooking modes and access all of the features of your convection steam oven for exceptional results. DISPLAY AREA The convection steam oven has one display window with three separate displays providing different information. The left digital display shows cooking temperature and probe setpoint.
Convection Steam Oven Features 9 wolfappliance.com Personalization Now let’s take a moment to personalize your oven to suit your needs and preferences. Turn the control knob to user settings to make your selections. LANGUAGE English, French or Spanish. Turn the control knob until the desired language is displayed. Press to confirm your selection. WATER HARDNESS Hard, medium or soft. The oven default is for hard water.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 10 Selecting Operating Modes Selecting Temperature SELECTING OPERATING MODE After a cooking mode is selected, the temperature can be set. 1) Press the MODE button until the desired mode appears. 2) Press the control knob to confirm the mode. SELECTING COOKING SPACE TEMPERATURE 1) Press the TEMP button. Example: 1) Press the MODE button until you reach auto steam bake mode. ‘Auto Steam Bake—Rack 2 or 1+ 3’ appears in the text display.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 11 wolfappliance.com Turning Oven Off Timer and Timer Functions 1) Press the OFF button. The temperature and mode symbols go out. Steam is gradually released from the cooking space over 1 minute to avoid a rush of steam when the oven door is opened. The cooling fan can continue to run. ‘Residual heat’ appears in the text display.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 12 Timer and Timer Functions TURNING OFF TIMER NOTIFICATION CHECKING / CHANGING OPERATING TIME 1) Press the TIMER button. 1) Press the TIME button. Time remaining flashes in the right digital display. The operating time symbol flashes. CHECKING / RESETTING TIMER 1) Press the TIMER button to view countdown. 2) Turn the control knob to change duration and press to select. TURNING TIMER OFF 1) Press the TIMER button twice. The right digital display will flash 0'00.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 13 wolfappliance.com Delayed Start The delayed start feature automatically turns the convection steam oven both on and off at desired times. The instructions below assume you have placed food in the cooking space and selected a mode and temperature. TURNING OFF BEFORE TIME 1) Press the OFF button. END OF TIME SIGNAL SETTING DELAYED START TIME 1) Press the TIME button. The operating mode turns off automatically when the operating time is up.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 14 Using the Temperature Probe The probe monitors your food’s temperature and announces when it has reached a temperature considered “done” and safe for consumption. Using the probe also helps to maintain ideal tenderness. The internal temperatures shown in the chart below are the USDA recommendations for safe food consumption. Your desired doneness may vary.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 15 wolfappliance.com Using the Temperature Probe Preparing for First Use CHECKING AND CHANGING PROBE TEMPERATURE Please take a moment to record the serial number of your convection steam oven, the installation date and company that performed the installation on page 42 of this guide. The TEMP button toggles between displaying the actual probe temperature and the set temperature.
Convection Steam Oven Operation 16 Preparing for First Use CLEANING BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Clean the cooking space and accessories with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Heat the empty cooking space without baking pans using auto steam bake mode for 30 minutes at 410°F. OPEN THE WATER TANK EMPTYING THE WATER TANK 1) Press the WATER button. When the oven is turned off, residual water is pumped back into the water tank. IMPORTANT NOTE: Always use this button to open the water tank.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 17 wolfappliance.com Cooking Modes Twelve cooking modes bring the world of modern food preparation right into your kitchen. Steam mode perfectly poaches fish. Auto steam bake turns out breads that are tender inside and delightfully glossy and crusty outside. Now you can enjoy meats, casseroles, breads, appetizers, desserts or multi-course meals with enhanced taste, texture and appearance.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 18 Steam From vegetables, poultry and fish to grains, beans, pasta and egg dishes, gentle steam heat is ideal for capturing nutrition, color and flavor. Steam mode heats with steam and hot air, with a temperature range of 85°F to 210°F: just enough heat to firm up a batch of homemade yogurt, or greater steam heat to thoroughly cook meats and side dishes to perfection.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 19 wolfappliance.com Reheat Reheat mode uses steam and hot air to rehydrate food gently. Combining just the right balance of air convection and rehydrating moisture, reheat mode warms one to four pans of food evenly and without drying. Reheat mode temperatures range from 210°F to 300°F. Entrees, casseroles, sides and leftovers are warmed to serving temperature without compromising quality.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 20 Auto Steam Bake Bake just like a professional with auto steam bake mode. By heating with steam first, then using convection heat to finish baking, bagels, breads, buns, rolls and pastries acquire a tender interior, a beautiful exterior and a natural shine without the need for brushing with an egg wash. Auto steam bake mode temperatures range from 210°F to 445°F. Use this mode for breads, buns, cakes and pastries whether fresh, par-baked or frozen. Do not preheat.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 21 wolfappliance.com Convection A fan creates the movement of hot air created by a heating element at the back of the oven for convection cooking to distribute heat evenly around food for consistent results and browning. Convection also eliminates odor transfer making it ideal for cooking desserts, meats and vegetables all together. Convection mode temperatures range from 85°F to 445°F.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 22 Convection Humid In convection humid mode, a heating element at the back of the oven produces heat and oven ventilation is sealed so that moisture produced during cooking remains in the oven. Convection humid temperatures range from 85°F to 445°F. Use convection humid for cakes, casseroles, grain dishes, lasagna and meats.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 23 wolfappliance.com Convection Steam Convection steam is great for roasting vegetables, grains or potatoes, and multiple items together, like a 12-pound turkey with trimmings. Cook the turkey with steam, then add vegetables or potatoes, turn off steam, and it will all roast and be done together. You control the steam supply. Convection steam mode temperatures range from 85°F to 445°F.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 24 Wolf Gourmet Wolf gourmet cooks food to perfection; simply tell it what type of food you are putting inside of the oven. The climate sensor knows the amount, shape and consistency and adjusts time, temperature and humidity so no baking instructions are required. SELECTING AND STARTING WOLF GOURMET Select your item and preferred level of doneness. After a few minutes it will tell you when your dish will be ready.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 25 wolfappliance.com Slow Roast Slow roast mode is the ultimate convenience. Insert the probe into your prepared meat, select a slow roast setting, tell the oven what time you want it done, and come home to a perfectly cooked meal. SELECTING AND STARTING SLOW ROAST 1) Press the control knob to activate the text display, turn to slow roast and press to select. 2) Turn the knob until the cut of meat you are preparing appears in the display, press to select.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 26 Recipes Mode SELECTING AND STARTING A RECIPE RECIPES Use the recipes mode for an easy and fun way to cook entire meals from appetizers and entrees to desserts. The recipes are listed by code in the chart below and on the following pages. R1 Appetizers (approx. cook time—20 minutes) The recipe collection harnesses the power of many different cooking modes.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 27 wolfappliance.com Recipes Mode RECIPES R4 Beef Stroganoff (approx. cook time—47 minutes) R2 Fish in Puff Pastry (approx.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 28 Recipes Mode RECIPES R7 Pasta Gratin (approx. cook time—30 minutes) R5 Beef Pot Roast (approx.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 29 wolfappliance.com Recipes Mode RECIPES R11 Rolls (approx. cook time—33 minutes) R9 Flan (approx. cook time—25 minutes) 3 1/4 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 packet instant yeast 1 cup warm milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 1/2 cup sugar cup orange juice 2 1/8 cup half and half or heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 eggs, beaten For the sauce, caramelize the sugar in a pan so that it turns light brown in color.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 30 Recipes Mode RECIPES R13 Cake (approx. cook time—1 hour) R12 Muffins (approx.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 31 wolfappliance.com My Recipes It’s easy to cook all your favorite recipes with a convection steam oven for healthier fare that tastes better than ever, makes meal preparation stress-free, and the cleanup a snap. With my recipes you can add ten of your favorite recipes, and replace or edit them at your pleasure. Recipes may also be copied into my recipes, and even edited as you see fit. Keep a record of your recipes on the following pages.
Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 32 My Recipes NOTES: MY RECIPES Recipe: Recipe: Code: Code: Mode: Mode: Temperature: Temperature: Probe: Probe: Notes: Notes: Recipe: Recipe: Code: Code: Mode: Mode: Temperature: Temperature: Probe: Probe: Notes: Notes: Recipe: Recipe: Code: Code: Mode: Mode: Temperature: Temperature: Probe: Probe: Notes: Notes:
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Convection Steam Oven Cooking Modes 34 Keep Warm Cleanse Sometimes great food cannot be enjoyed when it’s hot from the oven. Instead of cooling it, putting it in the refrigerator, and then warming it again in the microwave, simply use the keep warm mode. Food can even be plated and multiple dinner plates can be kept warm at once, making staggered mealtimes more convenient for you and your family. Cleanse mode is ideal for baby bottles and canning jars.
Convection Steam Oven Care 35 wolfappliance.com Care and Maintenance Your Wolf convection steam oven, with its external boiler that reduces mineral buildup, requires minimal maintenance. Observing the following tips will ensure a long life of continued service and beauty. AVOIDING DAMAGE • Never use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents. • Never use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, etc. which can damage the surface. • Do not place any protective insert or aluminum foil on the bottom of the cooking space.
Convection Steam Oven Care 36 Cleaning Thanks to an external boiler only steam (no water) enters the cooking space, minimizing lime scale deposits and making clean up easy. CLEANING THE COOKING SPACE • After each cooking session leave the oven door open in the at-rest position until the interior has cooled down. When it has cooled, remove condensate or spilled food using a soft cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Convection Steam Oven Care 37 wolfappliance.com Cleaning REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR REPLACING THE DOOR SEAL On occasion you may choose to completely remove the oven door for a thorough cleaning. Please exercise caution, as the door weighs approximately 18 lbs (8 kg). For safety reasons, the door seal must be replaced by Wolf factory certified service. REPLACING A DEFECTIVE LIGHT BULB To remove the oven door: 1) Open the oven door completely.
Convection Steam Oven Care 38 Running the Descale Program Limescale deposits are a natural result of steam creation and will slowly build up inside of the external boiler and water lines. The oven removes any guesswork and tells you when it is time to run the descale program. ‘Boiler scaled up— please descale!’ appears in the text display. We recommend that you run the descale program whenever the message appears. Failure to descale appropriately will cause damage and impair function.
Convection Steam Oven Care 39 wolfappliance.com Running the Descale Program RUNNING THE DESCALE PROGRAM For safety reasons, the descale program cannot be interrupted or stopped once it is started. 1) Press the OFF button. 2) Press the control knob to activate the text display, turn to descale, press to select. ‘Descale—Descale appliance’ appears in the text display. 3) Press to select. ‘Descale appliance—start’ appears. 4) Press again to confirm. ‘Add 1 pt (0.5 L) descaler—and press OK’ appears.
Troubleshooting Guide 40 Troubleshooting If your Wolf convection steam oven is not operating properly, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Wolf factory certified service. This guide will save you time and trouble and may help you avoid the expense of a service call. Oven does not operate; displays are not illuminated. • Check the household fuse or circuit breaker to see if it has been blown or tripped. A power outage may also have caused a disruption in service.
Troubleshooting Guide 41 wolfappliance.com Troubleshooting Tips on Saving Energy Technical data. The Wolf convection steam oven is built to consume minimal energy. Observing the following tips can help you to achieve even more energy savings. • External dimensions: Refer to the installation guide. • Electrical connection: Refer to identification plate 1. • Note for testing institutes: The energy efficiency class according to EN 50304/EN 60350 is determined using convection humid.
Service Information 42 Service Information When requesting information, literature, replacement parts or service, always refer to the model and serial numbers of your Wolf convection steam oven. This information is found on the product rating plate located on the left oven side trim. The oven door must be open to view the rating plate. For location of the rating plate, refer to the illustration on page 7. Record the rating plate information below for future reference.
Wolf Appliance Products Limited Warranty FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY* For two years from the date of original installation, your Wolf Appliance product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. All service provided by Wolf Appliance under the above warranty must be performed by Wolf factory certified service, unless otherwise specified by Wolf Appliance, Inc.
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