Combination steam oven HBC38D754 [en] Instruction manual
 Table of contents Instrucioenma][ nual Important safety information..................................................... 4 Causes of damage .............................................................................5 Your new appliance .................................................................... 6 Control panel .......................................................................................6 Rotary selector ................................................................................
Important safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Retain the instruction manual and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent owners. This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Observe the special installation instructions. Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.
Risk of scalding! ʋ The accessible parts become hot during operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance. ʋ Water in a hot cooking compartment may create hot steam. Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. ʋ When you open the appliance door, hot steam can escape. Steam may not be visible, depending on its temperature. When opening, do not stand too close to the appliance. Open the appliance door carefully. Keep children away.
Your new appliance In this section, you will find information on ʋ the control panel ʋ the types of heating ʋ automatic calibration Control panel 7\SHV RI KHDWLQJ 3URJUDPPHV &OHDQLQJ V\VWHP Control element Main switch Menu buttons Navigation buttons Start/Pause button Use n C U ;< Rotary selector: Function buttons I % ' Q Switching the appliance on and off Selecting the type of heating Sel
Types of heating You can use the button to set your appliance for various applications. Type of heating Hot air Steam Combination Reheat Prove Defrosting Slow cook Plate warming Keep warm Used for 30 - 230 °C for moist cakes, sponge, pot roasts. A fan in the back wall of the oven distributes the heat evenly inside the cooking compartment. 35 - 100 °C For vegetables, fish, side dishes, for juicing fruit and for blanching. 120 - 230 °C for meat, bakes and baked goods. Hot air and steam are combined.
Note: The cooking containers may warp during cooking. This is caused by the considerable temperature differences acting on the accessories. This may occur if only a part of the accessory is covered or if you place frozen items, such as pizza, on the accessory. Once they cool down again, they regain their original shape. This does not affect their function. Caution! ʋ Do not place anything on the cooking compartment floor. Do not cover it with aluminium foil. A build-up of heat could damage the appliance.
Before using the appliance for the first time In this section you will find out which steps are required before using the appliance for the first time: ʋ Setting the clock and language ʋ Setting the water hardness range ʋ Starting the appliance for the first time ʋ Cleaning the accessories before use ʋ Fitting the grease filter Setting the clock and language After making the electrical connection, “Set the clock” appears in the display. Set the clock and the language for the display, if required.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance In this section, you can read about ʋ how to fill the water tank ʋ how to switch the appliance on and off ʋ what to note after each use ʋ how you can use the recommended settings Note: Always use the cooking container and wire rack in their standard position (not the other way up). Filling the water tank When you open the appliance door, you will see the water tank on the right-hand side.
Changing the temperature Drying the cooking compartment You can change the temperature at any time. Risk of scalding! 1. Press the ; or < button until the temperature is The water in the evaporator dish may still be hot. Allow it to cool before wiping. highlighted. 2. Change the temperature using the rotary selector. The change is adopted automatically. Pause Briefly press the Q button to interrupt cooking (pause). The cooling fan may continue to run. Press the Q button to start.
Time-setting options The time-setting options are called up with the button. The following functions are available: When the appliance is switched off: ʋ Setting the timer ʋ Setting the clock When the appliance is switched on: ʋ Setting the cooking time ʋ Setting the timer ʋ Setting a later end time Setting time-setting options - in brief 1. Press the button. 2. If applicable, use the ; button to select the desired time- setting option. 3.
2. Set a later end time by turning the rotary selector. 7LPH VHWWLQJ RSWLRQV (QG 7LPHU ([LW ZLWK Cancelling the end time The end time can be cancelled provided the appliance is in standby. Press the button. Press the ; button and use the rotary selector to turn back the end time until the current time appears again. Exit the Time-setting options with the button. The selected cooking time starts counting down straight away.
Risk of scalding! Adjusting the cooking result individually 8. Press the ; button. The individual adjustment is highlighted “- ÃÃÃÂÃÃÃ+”. 9. Turn the rotary selector to adjust the cooking result. ʋ anti-clockwise: set a less intensive cooking result ʋ clockwise: set a more intensive cooking result You can also modify the cooking result permanently for all programmes at the same time (see section: Basic settings). 10.Press the Q button to start the programme.
Potatoes Do not season potatoes until after cooking. Programme Note Accessories Boiled potatoes* medium-sized, quartered, 30 - 40 g each Perforated cooking container 3 1 + Baking tray Level Unpeeled boiled potatoes* medium-sized, dia. 4 - 5 cm Perforated cooking container 3 + 1 Baking tray * You can delay the end time for this programme Cereal products Weigh the food and add the correct ratio of water: ʋ Rice 1:1.
Veal Programme Note Accessories Level Joint, fresh/Lean joint* 1 - 2 kg Wire rack + baking tray 2 Joint, fresh/Marbled joint* 1 - 2 kg Wire rack + baking tray 2 Breast, stuffed* 1 - 2 kg Wire rack + baking tray 2 * You can delay the end time for this programme Pork Before cooking, score the rind from the middle outwards. For a joint with a crust, it is best to use a piece of shoulder.
Pastries, dessert Baking plaited loaf Leave the yeast dough to prove in the combination steam oven for half an hour at 40 °C. Making fruit compote The programme is only suitable for fruits with stones and pips. Weigh the fruit and add approximately < the amount in water, and add sugar and spices according to taste. Making rice pudding Weigh the rice and add 2.5 times the amount of milk. Ensure the level of rice and milk in the accessory is no higher than 2.5 cm. Stir after cooking.
Defrosting When freezing, lay the food as flat as possible and in portionsized pieces at -18 °C. Do not freeze excessively large quantities. Once defrosted, food will not keep for as long and spoils more quickly than fresh food. Leave the food to defrost in the freezer bag, on a plate or in the perforated cooking container. Always insert the baking tray underneath. The food is then not left lying in the defrost water and the cooking compartment remains clean. All defrost programmes apply to raw food.
Memory The memory function allows you to save a programme of your own and access it again at the touch of a button. The memory function is useful for dishes you prepare particularly frequently. Saving to the Memory function 1. Specify the heating type, temperature and, if required, a cooking time or core temperature for the dish you wish to cook. Do not start operation. 2. Press and hold the I button until “Memory saved” is Starting the memory function The saved setting can be started at any time. 1.
Risk of burns! Food The core temperature sensor and the cooking compartment are hot. Allow the cooking compartment to cool down before you take out the core temperature sensor, or use oven gloves. Note: If you leave the food in the cooking compartment for some time after cooking, the core temperature will continue to rise somewhat due to the residual heat in the cooking compartment. Cancelling cooking using core temperature Unplug the core temperature sensor from the socket using an oven glove.
Basic settings Your appliance has various Basic settings, which are preset at the factory. You can change the basic settings as you require. 2. Press the button. If you want to cancel all the changes, you can restore the factory settings. 3. Press the ; button until the desired basic setting appears. The appliance must be switched off. 5. Press the button to exit basic settings. 1. If required, press the button to switch off the appliance.
Cleaning agents Appliance exterior (with aluminium front) Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. Mild window cleaning agent - wipe the aluminium front horizontally and without applying pressure using a soft window cloth or a lint-free microfibre cloth. Appliance exterior (with stainless steel front) Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. Always remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) immediately.
Starting the cleaning aid 2. Press the Q button. “Empty dish and wipe out appliance” appears in the display. 1. Press the button to switch on the appliance. 2. Press the U button. "Clean" appears in the display. 3. Fill the water tank with water up to the "max" mark and slide it in. 4. Press the Q button. The cleaning aid starts running. The light in the cooking compartment remains switched off. Emptying the evaporator dish and wiping out the appliance A signal sounds after approx. 30 minutes.
1st rinse Removing and fitting the appliance door Press the Q button. The appliance starts rinsing. "1st rinse" appears in the display. You can remove the appliance door to clean it more thoroughly. Empty evaporator dish Risk of injury! After 20 seconds, "Empty dish" and "00:00:20" appear in the display. The hinges of the appliance door may snap shut with great force. Always open the hinge locking lever fully when removing the appliance door and close it fully after refitting.
Cleaning the door panels To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the door panels from the appliance door. Risk of injury! The components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges. Take care not to cut yourself. Wear protective gloves. Risk of injury! The appliance must not be used again until the door panels and appliance door have been correctly fitted.
Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service. Repairs may only be carried out by fully trained after-sales service technicians. Incorrect repairs to your appliance may present considerable risks for the user. Risk of electric shock! ʋ Work on the appliance electronics may only be performed by a specialist. ʋ Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when work is carried out on the electronics.
Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy Steam escapes from the ventilation slots during cooking This is normal When types of heating involving steam are used, water drips from the moisture sensor on the cooking compartment ceiling This is normal. Steam condenses on the moisture sensor The appliance is not producing steam properly Limescale has formed in the appliance Start the descaling programme.
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician. E number and FD number When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the lower left-hand side when you open the appliance door.
Pressure-sensitive food When layering delicate foods in the cooking container, do not pile them too high. It is better to use two containers. Cooking a menu With steam, you can cook a whole menu at once, without the different flavours mixing. Place the food with the longest cooking time in the appliance first and delay the rest until the appropriate time. This means that all the food will be ready at the same time.
Side dishes and pulses Add water or liquid in the proportion specified. Example: 1:1.5 = add 150 ml liquid for every 100 g rice. Food Ratio You may select any shelf position you wish for the solid cooking container. Accessories Level Mode of opera- Temperature in °C Duration in tion min.
Beef Food Amount Accessories Level Type of heating Temperature in °C Cooking time in min. Pot-roasted beef* 1.5 kg wire rack + baking tray 2 Reheat 140 - 150 100 - 140 Marinated beef* 1.
Food Amount Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature Cooking time in min. in°C Bavarian veal sausages Meat loaf / liver loaf - 3 1 2 Steam 80 - 85 15 - 20 1 - 1.5 kg perforated + baking tray Tin on wore rack Combination 110 0.15 kg each baking tray 2 Combination 90 up to core temperature 80 °C 80 Roulades* * Sear first Roasting tips Using the roasting set Using the roasting set will give optimum results and the cooking compartment will stay as clean as possible.
Bakes, soup ingredients, etc. Food Accessories Savoury bake made from cooked ingredients Sweet bake Level Operating mode Temperature in °C Cooking time in min.
Cakes on trays Food Accessories Level Operating mode Yeast cake with dry topping Temperature in°C Cooking time in min.
Reheating food Using Reheat, dishes can be gently reheated. They taste and look like they have been freshly prepared. Even baked items from the day before can be recrisped. Food Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature in°C Cooking time in min.
Juicing Pour the berries into the perforated cooking container and insert at level 3. Insert the baking tray at level 1 to catch the juice. Before juicing, place the berries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Leave to stand for at least one hour to draw out the juice. Finally, place the berries in a cloth and squeeze out the rest of the juice.
Food Accessories Level Operating mode Temperature Cooking in°C time in min.
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