Instructions for use OVEN OCM8487S / BO4CM4F3-42 OCM8487B / BO4CM4F3-42 OCM8487A / BO4CM4F3-42
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YOUR OVEN Your oven Initial use Operation Use Introduction 4 Control panel 5 Description 6 Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails 6 Accessories 7 Door 7 Cooling fan 8 Main functions 8 Keys 9 Navigation 10 What to do first 12 Selecting your function Functions settings mode Progress mode Finish display Changing settings during the progress 14 14 16 16 18 Functions table 19 Using the microwave 23 Settings menu 26 Plus menu 28 Cooking information 29 Fast preheat 29 Delayed start 30 Gr
YOUR OVEN Introduction Congratulations on choosing this ASKO combi microwave oven. This product is designed to offer simple operation and optimum user-friendliness. The oven has a wide range of settings enabling you to select the correct cooking method every time. This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to information about operating the oven, you will also find background information that may be useful when using the appliance.
YOUR OVEN Control panel 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 16 17 18 19 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Function knob (in ‘Off’ position) Defrost Programs & Favourites Fast preheat Oven Microwave Combi microwave Warming Aqua clean Display Selection knob 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
YOUR OVEN Description 1 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 2 Level 1 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Control panel Oven levels Oven door Door handle Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails • The oven has four or five guide rails (Level 1 to 4/5), depending on the model. Level 1 is mainly used in combination with bottom heat. The two upper levels are mainly used for the grill function. • Place the oven rack, baking tray or steam dish in the gap between the guide rail sliders.
YOUR OVEN Accessories Your appliance is accompanied by a range of accessories, depending on the model. Only use original accessories; they are specially suited to your appliance. Be sure that all the accessories that are being used are able to withstand the temperature settings of the chosen oven function. Note: not all accessories are suitable/available for every appliance (it may also differ by country). When purchasing, always provide the exact identification number of your appliance.
YOUR OVEN Cooling fan • The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan that cools the casing and control panel. Main functions With the function knob you can select the main functions of your oven.
YOUR OVEN Combi microwave Hot air + microwave Large grill + fan + microwave Warming Plate warming Keep warm Aqua clean Keys In the table below you can find the discription of the different keys. Keys Description of the keys On/off key and stop key - Press short: cancel operation or go one step back in the menu. - Press long: turn the appliance off or on. Light key - To turn the cavity light on or off. Egg timer - The egg timer can be used independently from the oven function.
YOUR OVEN Child lock key - Press and hold the lock key to lock the appliance. Confirm key - To confirm all the white settings/elements in the screen. - Add 30 seconds microwave time (microwave function). Navigation active area function knob stop key navigation keys confirm key selection knob By turning the function knob away from the 0-position, the icon of the chosen main function is lit. The display will show the icon and name of the activated function for about 1,5 seconds.
YOUR OVEN • When all elements in the screen are set, confirm these settings by pressing the confirm key (this key is blinking if it is possible to start the program). • Press the stop key to go one step back in the menu. At the top of the display is a feedback bar. This bar will inform where you are in the menu and what setting you are changing. Functions are separated with a vertical line.
INITIAL USE What to do first • Clean the oven interior and accessories with hot water and washing-up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges and similar. • The oven will emit a strange smell when it is used for the first time; this is normal. You should ensure that there is good ventilation during initial use.
INITIAL USE Setting the time TIME l HOUR 11 : 12 13 00 1. Turn the selection knob and select the hours. 2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. 3. Turn the selection knob and select the minutes. 4. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key. All the start-up settings are set and the appliance will show the standby display. The language, time and date can be adjusted in the settings menu (see ‘Settings menu’ chapter).
OPERATION Selecting your function Select a function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the table in chapter ‘Functions table’ to see which functions are available. • Go directly to the progress mode by pressing the confirm key (this key is blinking if it is possible to start the program). After you have chosen a main function, the function settings mode is active (grey background). In this activated area, it is now possible to change the settings in this funtion.
OPERATION 4. Turn the selection knob and change the setting. OVEN l TEMPERATURE 14:30 205 210 200°C°C 215 5. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob. The next sub-function setting becomes active. OVEN l COOKING TIME 14:30 210 °C ▷▷ The timer icon shows that there is no timer necessary for this function. Press the confirm key to start the program directly with the chosen settings (see step 7). ▷▷ To set the timer, go to step 6.
OPERATION Progress mode • Left side on the screen, the temperature or/and the power is displayed (if the set temperature is not reached, the temperature will switch between cavity temp (grey) and set temp (white)). If the set temp is reached a pop-up will appear ‘set temperature is reached’. • Right side on the screen, the time (counting down) or the progress time (counting up if no time was set) is displayed. Next to the cooking time you can see the finishing time.
OPERATION Add extra time 1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Add extra time’. 2. The time setting becomes active and can be changed directly by rotating the selection knob. 3. Confirm by means of the confirm key. The previous process is activated again. Gratin 1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Gratin’. Grill settings will be shown. 2. The temperature (default 200 °C) and time can be set or the program can be started directly by pressing the confirm key (time will start counting up).
OPERATION Changing settings during the progress • During progress, pressing the navigation keys will show the active area. The selected setting can now be changed, see chapter ‘Function settings mode’. • After confirmation with the confirm key the progress screen will be shown with the changed settings. • After 5 seconds without actions the progress settings are cancelled and the display will return to the progress screen.
USE Functions table Consult the table to select the preferred function. Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging. • In ‘Microwave function’: do not use metal cookware or utensils and do not preheat the oven. Function Description Oven functions Hot Air • Heating by means of hot air from the back of the oven. • This mode provides uniform heating and is ideal for baking. • Place the baking tray or oven rack in the middle of the oven.
USE Function Description Large Grill • Heating by means of the upper element and grill element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. Use just before the end of the baking or roasting time. • Place the oven rack in the upper part of the oven and the baking tray in the middle of the oven. • Maximum allowed temperature: 240 °C • Monitor the cooking process at all times. The dish may burn quickly due to the high temperature.
USE Function Description Top Heat • Heating only by means of the upper heating element. • This mode can be used when you wish to bake/ roast the top part of your dish. • Place the baking tray or oven rack in the middle of the oven. • Suggested temperature: 150 °C 2 Bottom Heat • Heating only by means of the lower heating element. • This mode can be used with dishes and baked goods that require a distinctive bottom crust or browning. • Place the baking tray or oven rack in the lower part of the oven.
USE Function Description ECO Hot air • Heating by means of hot air. ECO hot air uses less energy but gives the same result as the hot air setting. Cooking takes a few minutes longer. • This mode can be used for roasting meat and baking pastry. • Place the baking tray or oven rack in the middle of the oven. • Suggested temperature: 180 °C • This setting makes use of the residual heat (heating is not on the whole time) to achieve low energy consumption (in accordance with energy class EN 60350-1).
USE Function Description Microwave + Grill with Fan • The food is cooked with a combination of microwaves and grill with fan. • Use this combination for smaller chunks of meat, fish and vegetables. • It allows fast cooking and the food will have a nicely browned crispy crust. • Place the glass dish on level 1. • Suggested temperature: 200 °C • Suggested power: 600 W Extra functions Warming • Plate warming: this function is used for warming tableware, so that the served food stays hotter for longer.
USE The microwave is used for: • the microwave function. • the combi functions. Cooking principle 1. The microwaves generated by the microwave are spread evenly by a distribution system. This cooks the dish evenly. 2. The food absorbs the microwaves to a depth of approximately 2.5 cm. Cooking then continues, because the heat is spread in the dish. 3.
USE Guidelines for microwave cookware Cookware that you use for the microwave function should not block the microwaves. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper reflect microwaves. For that reason, do not use metal cookware. Cookware which is designated as microwave-safe can be used safely. For more information about suitable cookware, consult the following guidelines and always use the glass baking tray on level 1 if you use the microwave function.
USE Cookware Plastic Microwave safe 3 Remarks Especially heat-resistant thermoplastic material. Other types of plastic can warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use melamine plastic. Can be used to hold moisture. May not touch the food. Be careful when you remove the film; hot steam can escape. Only if boil-proof or ovenproof. Must not be airtight. If necessary, prick it with a fork.
USE General You can set the following from this menu: • • • • • • • • Language (language of the display) Time (always in 24H format) Time display (24H or 12H format) Date (always day-month-year format) Date display (ddmmyyyy or mmddyyyy) Sounds (volume of the general sounds and alarms) Key sounds (on/off) Welcome sound (startup/shutdown sound on/off) Display You can set the following from this menu: • Brightness (low, mid, high) • Night mode (start and end time for lower display brightness: first display
USE Plus menu Depending on the function, there is a possibility to choose extra functionality (after you have chosen a main function and settings in the ‘Function settings mode’) by pressing the ‘plus key’. • A small icon next to the curent time will give an indication about the activated plus menu functions. The colour of the icon will indicate if it is active (white) or inactive (grey). • To exit the plus menu, press the ‘stop key’ or ‘plus key’; the display will show the previous screen again.
USE Cooking information The cooking info screen will give more information about the chosen function, like the needed equipment and for what kind of purposes the function is used. Fast preheat There are two different ways to use fast preheat: Activate the fast preheat in the settings menu (to be default on or off) 1. Press the plus key when the appliance is in standby mode. Go to ‘Cooking settings’ and select if the fast preheat should be default on or off. 2. Press the confirm key.
USE Delayed start Use the ‘delayed start’ function to start cooking at a later time, by setting the desired finishing time. 1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’). 2. Select ‘Delayed start’ with the right navigation key. 3. Press the confirm key. The display will show the delay start symbol, the cooking time and the end time. 4. Change the finishing time by turning the selection knob and confirm with the confirm key. A small icon will appear to indicate that the function is active.
USE 4. To add a stage, select the second stage by pressing the navigation key or rotating the selection knob and to enter the stage for editing, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. press the confirm key. The display will switch to the oven setting display. Make a selection of all available functions of the appliance. Save the stage and return to the stage cooking overview by pressing the confirm key. ▷▷ If the stop key is pressed the setting will be cancelled and the display will turn to the previous display.
USE • In the settings, first a picture of the dish is visible (not editable), the weight (depending on the dish) (if it is editable), the intensity (not always editable) and the cooking time. If necessary, adjust the intensity and/or the weight. Favourites (see chapter ‘Finish display’) • You can select your own stored recipes in ‘favourites’. • If there are no saved recipes, a pop-up will appear: ‘No saved dishes’. • The name of the recipe appears in the text bar and the saved oven settings are shown.
USE Warming • Plate warming ▷▷ This function is used when you want to warm tableware (plates, cups) so that the served food stays hotter for longer. ▷▷ By choosing this function you can determine the warming up temperature and duration. • Keep warm ▷▷ Use this function to keep already cooked food at temperature. ▷▷ By choosing this symbol you can determine the food-warming temperature and duration. Defrost • This function uses microwaves. Dishes are defrosted quickly and efficiently.
CLEANING Cleaning the appliance Clean the oven regularly to prevent fat and leftover food from accumulating, especially on the surfaces of the interior and the exterior, the door and the seal. • Activate the key lock (to prevent that the appliance is switched on accidentally). • Clean the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth and warm water with soap. • Wipe afterwards with a clean, damp cloth and dry the surfaces. • Remove splashes and stains on the interior surfaces with a soapy cloth.
CLEANING Removing and cleaning the guide rails Use conventional cleaning products to clean the guide rails. • Remove the screw using a screwdriver. • Remove the guide rails from the holes in the back wall. Save the guide rail spacers carefully. Return the spacers after cleaning. This prevents sparks being created during use.
CLEANING Replacing the oven lamp The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination. The lamp is a consumer item and therefore not covered by warranty. Replace the defective lamp with a lamp of the same type. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
SOLVING PROBLEMS General If you have problems with your oven, consult the error overview below. Should the problems persist, please contact the Customer Services Department. The food stays raw • Check whether the timer has been set and you have pressed the confirm key. • Is the door closed properly? • Check whether a fuse has blown and whether a circuit breaker has been activated. The food is overcooked or undercooked • Check whether the correct cooking time has been set.
SOLVING PROBLEMS Light reflects on the door and the exterior of the appliance. • This is normal. Steam escapes from the door or the vents. • This is normal. Clicking sounds can be heard when the oven is working, particularly in the defrost setting. • This is normal. The fuse switches off regularly. • Consult a service technician. The display gives an error code, ERROR XX ... (XX indicates the number of the error). • There is a fault in the electronic module.
YOUR OVEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of the appliance and packaging This product is made from sustainable materials. However, the appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its useful life. The government can provide you with information about this. The packaging of the appliance can be recycled. The following materials have been used: • cardboard • polyethylene wrap (PE) • CFC-free polystyrene (hard PS foam) Dispose of these materials responsibly in accordance with legal provisions.
The appliance rating label is located on the inside of the appliance. When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. 687405 / VER 1 / 06-04-2018 You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card.
