Specifications
Operation
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The Combi Mode (Steam and Hot Air)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMBI (STEAM
AND HOT AIR) MODE
How Combi Mode Works
With this function, the advantagesof steam (short
cooking time, less shrinkage) and hot air (inten-
sive aroma, appetizing color) are combined.
Steam a nd hot air circulate at high speeds, envel-
opingtheproductonallsidesandprovidinganin-
tensive cooking process.
What can be cooked in Combi mode?
All t ypes of roasts, duckling, pork, beef, lamb,
meat loaf, ground chuck foods, casseroles, poul-
try, stuffed vegetables, vegetables au gratin and
yeast doughs.
TheadvantagesofCombimode?
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Productivity
Previously, several different appliances, and
multiple procedures, were necessary to com-
bine heat andsteam preparation. Now all of
these methods can be used without time wast-
ing interruptions, with one appliance.
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Less Shrinkage
The usual weight loss during roasting in con-
ventional appliances can be reduced by ap-
proximately 13% of the original weight.
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Juiciness and Crunchy Crusts
Whenusedatthebeginningofthe cookingpro-
cedure, the searing action of steam instantly
closesallpores.Thisreducesthelossofprotein
and meat juices. Therefore, products with long
roasting times remain juicy. Foods retain their
moistureandroastsdevelopapleasingcoloras
well as an appetizing crust. Meats have a pro-
nounced roasted taste and burning of the sur-
face is almost impossible.
COOKING IN THE COMBI MODE
The COMBI function can be used for the entire
cooking process or for any portion of the cooking
procedure you desire.
What do Combi-roasting, Combi-steaming and
Combi-baking mean?
We have created these names since both modes,
STEAM and HOT A IR, can be appliedin anycom-
bination as follows:
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Together, as in the COMBI function.
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In sequence
Example: first STEAM and then HOT AIR.
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Orinsequenceandthenincombination
Example: first HOT AIR and then COMBI
Or conversely: first COMBI and then HOT AIR.
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Or all three functions in sequence
Example: first STEAM, then HOT AIR, then
COMBI.
For additional tips on when to use each of these
CombiModes see the“SummaryofFunctions”on
the following page.