USER'S MANUAL FOR BUILT-IN OVEN cod. 9606801 Multifunction steam S4000, cod. 7135 080 Foster spa via M.S. Ottone, 18/20 42041 Brescello (RE) - Italy tel. +39.0522.687425 - tel. Servizio Assistenza +39.0522.684450 fax +39.0522.686019 - fax Servizio Ricambi +39.0522.962166 e-mail: service@fosterspa.com www.fosterspa.
CONTENTS warnings installation connection to the mains power supply technical data oven dimensions oven and accessories description control panel description the first start-up cooking cycles available how to select a cooking function how to change the cooking temperature how to use the alarm function how to program the oven cooking with the food probe saving a cooking cycle how to save a cooking cycle how to add steam in the cooking how to move around inside the menu menu structure flow-chart recipe lists
INTRODUCTION OVEN DESCRIPTION Combination oven suitable for cooking food in ordinary homes for non-professional purposes combining, in a single product, traditional cooking with the advantages of steam to obtain excellent results for each meat, fish, vegetable and dessert dish while at the same time retaining the taste, freshness, aromas and above all the nutritional properties of the food. This oven is not suitable for other purposes.
WARNINGS x This appliance is designed to be used by adults who are familiar with these user instructions. x Make sure that the power cord of the electrical appliances is not crushed by the oven door. The electrical insulation could be damaged. x If the power cord has been damaged, it must be replaced by customer service to prevent danger. x Children are often unable to recognize the risks entailed in using the appliance. Please supervise children properly and do not let them play with the appliance.
x When using or cleaning the oven, be careful not to place your fingers in the door hinges or in the door itself in order to avoid crushing or injuries. Be especially careful of this when children are present. x Leave the oven door open in the supported position only. x When the door is open, there is a risk of tripping or crushing fingers. x Do not sit or lean on the oven door, and do not use it as a work surface.
INSTALLATION Remove the appliance from the package and check that the product and power cord are NOT damaged. Otherwise, contact the retailer before operating the appliance. Do not lift the product by the door handle. Packaging (e.g. paper, polystyrene) may be hazardous to children (danger of suffocation). Keep packaging out of the reach of children. The product must be installed and connected correctly to the mains power supply, following the manufacturer's instructions and only by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Oven preparation and pre-use N.B. Disconnect the oven from the mains power, or move the omnipolar switch to OFF, before cleaning the oven. Before using the oven, thoroughly clean the inside using a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge dampened with warm water and washing-up liquid. Insert the grill and drip pan in their respective tracks. Turn on the oven, see page 14 select the "Professional Cooking" function , see page 16 and set the temperature to 230°C.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA x x x Water tray capacity: 1.2 L. Usable volume (cooking chamber): 27 L. Gross volume (cooking chamber): 31 L. x x Connection voltage: Maximum pickup voltage: 220-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2 14 13 12 11 4 10 9 3 5 8 6 15 7 1 Control panel and data display 2 Pitcher compartment 3 Pitcher 4 Filter compartment 5 Filter cap 6 Food or temperature probe 7 Drip pan 8 Perforated pan 9 Grill 10 Handle 11 Door 12 Cooking chamber 13 Side grills 14 Food probe connector 15 Connector cap; to be inserted on the connector (14) when not using the probe (6) Preliminary operation to be done before switching on the oven, or before choosing a cooking cycle Before
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL 9 1 2 8 5 3 4 6 7 Description of the keys 1. Keys for setting the cooking chamber temperature and display area for the temperature indication ( + to increase, - to decrease, min. 30C°-max. 230°C * depending on the cycle selected, see page 15 ) 2. Keys for setting the food probe temperature and display area for the food probe temperature indication ( + to increase, - to decrease, min. 30°C-max. 90°C) 3.
FIRST START-UP When the oven is connected to the mains power supply for the first time, a wait message ( WAIT ) and some product identification information appear on the display. Do not touch the keypad during this brief period. N.B. It is normal that the Tangential Fan turns on and then shuts off after a few moments.
COOKING CYCLES AVAILABLE Function name and symbol Function description During steam cooking, the steam coming from the boiler flows into the cooking chamber. The steam heats the cooking chamber and cooks the food. This cooking mode is ideal for cooking any type of vegetables, and it preserves the colour, taste and above all the organoleptic properties of the food. Steam and hot air contribute to heating the cooking chamber.
HOW TO SELECT A COOKING FUNCTION (7) to select the desired cooking cycle. See Press one of the two direction keys: function explanation in the table above. (cooking cycles available) N.B. If no selection is made within 5 minutes, the oven will turn off automatically. USING A COOKING FUNCTION THAT INCLUDES STEAM x x x x x Fill the water container (pitcher) with distilled water or, if this is unavailable, drinking water. Fill the container up to the mark ( 1.2 L.). N.B.
HOW TO CHANGE THE COOKING CHAMBER TEMPERATURE Press one of the two keys (1) to change, with steps of +/-5°C, the preset temperature. The cooking chamber temperature is always displayed on the left side of the letter W. N.B. The degree symbol “°” flashes during the oven preheating period until the set temperature is achieved.
HOW TO DISPLAY OR CHANGE THE ALARM STATUS (4) and the display immediately shows the information Press one of the two keys regarding the time status of the alarm. begins to flash. The symbol Press one of the two keys (4) to set a new time for the alarm. How to reset the alarm function Press the keys function. The symbol (4) simultaneously to reset the time previously programmed for this will turn off.
HOW TO PROGRAM THE START AND STOP OF THE OVEN Turn on the oven, select a cooking function and set the desired cooking temperature. (3) to set the cooking time. Use the keys The maximum time that can be set is 10 hours. (9), select the item END OF COOKING with key Then press the key: (8). (3) to When the message SET TIME appears, use the keys set the END OF COOKING time, within the next 23 hours 59 minutes. Confirm the setting with the key (8). The oven will go into delayed start mode.
COOKING WITH THE FOOD PROBE The oven is supplied with a food and temperature probe, which is an accessory shaped like a large pin inserted in a grip that ends with a cable and a plug. The food probe connected to the electronics allows to measure the temperature inside the meat or other food that is being cooked. This accessory simplifies the approach to the various cooking cycles for those with little experience in the sector, obtaining consistent results over time.
HOW TO CHANGE THE FOOD PROBE TEMPERATURE (2) to change, with steps of +/-1°C, the food probe temperature. Press one of the two keys Maximum temperature that can be set: 90°C Minimum temperature that can be set: 30°C The food probe temperature value is displayed with the following graphic symbol to the left: Notes: x The chamber temperature must be higher than the food probe temperature. Otherwise, the display of the chamber temperature will flash to indicate an incorrect setting.
SAVING A COOKING CYCLE The oven electronics offers the possibility to store your cooking settings in appropriate memory areas. This information may be retrieved at a later time in order to cook with the same previous settings, obtaining consistent and unfailing results.
HOW TO ADD STEAM IN THE HOT AIR + STEAM COOKING MODE The hot air + steam cooking cycle allows the user to add steam at any time during the cooking. In this manner the right degree of humidity inside the cooking chamber is reached or maintained in order to obtain a more tender dish. Once the cycle has been selected and activated, the following message appears at regular intervals: PRESS TO ADD STEAM (8) turns on the symbol: that indicates activation of the steam generator.
HOW TO MOVE AROUND INSIDE THE MENU Turn on the oven. When the following message is displayed: m o SELECT COOKING MENU press the key: (9) to display the first item in the list: “RECIPES” To view the menu structure: press the key: (9) to scroll down the list press the key: (9) to scroll up the list Press the key: (8) to select the item shown EXIT allows to return at any time to the initial item displayed when the oven was turned on.
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BREAD/PIZZA recipe list Dish: Cooking Food probe chamber temperature Cooking time temperature * °C °C Level SAVOURY FOCACCIA BREAD 220 00h.25’ 3 BREAD 220 00h.35’ 3 PIZZA 230 00h.25’ 3 Cooking cycle TIMBALES recipe list Dish: CANNELLONI LASAGNE ASPARAGUS TIMBALE POTATO TIMBALE COURGETTE TIMBALE SAVOURY TART Cooking Food probe chamber temperature Cooking time temperature * °C °C 190 01h.00’ 180 01h.20’ Level 3 3 180 01h.10’ 3 180 01h.20’ 3 h ’ 00 .35’ 180 00 .
MEAT recipe list The cooking modes listed have been determined for pieces of meat weigthing about 1 Kg.
FISH recipe list Dish: MUSSELS AND CLAMS PLAICE FILLET SCORPION FISH FILLET PRAWNS AND FLAT LOBSTER TROUT Cooking Food probe chamber temperature Cooking time temperature * °C °C 00h.30’ 100 h Level Cooking cycle 3 220 00 .10’ 3 80 00h.30’ 3 100 00h.30’ 3 100 00h.
DESSERTS recipe list Cooking Food probe chamber temperature Cooking time temperature * °C °C 150 00h.35’ Dish: BISCUITS YOGURT BISCUITS PLUM CAKE SOUFFLES APPLE PIE SPONGE CAKE h 170 00 .15’ h 170 200 170 170 ’ 01 .00 00h.35’ 01h.00’ 00h.40’ Cooking cycle Level 3 3 3 3 3 3 NOTE: The settings listed in the tables (temperature, cooking time) may be changed to create personalized cooking better suited to your needs.
HOW TO DELETE YOUR OWN RECIPE Select menu and select the recipes item, with key Scroll the items with key (9) or key Confirm the selection with key Use one of the two keys DELETE COOKING CYCLE. (8). (9) until the text YOUR OWN RECIPES is displayed. (8) (9) to scroll the items until the following text is displayed: (8) to enter the submenu. Press key Select the cooking cycle that you would like to delete, scrolling the items with one of the two keys (9), and confirm the deletion with the key (8).
ACCESSORIES The accessories supplied with the oven increase the number of cooking modes and possibilities. The drip pan and grill accessories can be placed on various levels of the slide guide located inside the oven. This allows the user to set the most suitable height (levels) depending on the cooking to be carried out. Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Grill Used mainly as a support surface. Recommended position: level 2 / 3 / 4.
HOW TO PERSONALIZE YOUR OVEN Turn on the oven. When the following message is displayed: m o SELECT COOKING MENU press the key: (9) to display the first item in the list: “RECIPES”. Press the key (9) and confirm the selection “SETTINGS” with key (8) Move around inside the SETTINGS submenu using the procedures described in section how to move around inside the menu . To change the type of setting, press one of the two keys (4). The new setting must, of course, be confirmed with the “enter” key (8).
x SET TIME Allows to set the current time. Keep one of the two keys mentioned previously pressed down to scroll faster. x CLOCK DISPLAYED If NO is selected, the current time is not displayed when the oven is off. x NIGHT MODE Default setting = NO If the setting is changed to YES, when the oven is off, during the time between 22.00 and 06.59.59 the clock digits are displayed with a low light intensity.
KEYPAD LOCK DETAILS The key The key allows to turn on / off the light in the cooking chamber regardless of the oven state. allows to turn the oven off. BUZZER Allows to select one of the 3 levels (low, medium, high) for the intensity of the buzzer that sounds during a warning. Default setting: MEDIUM LIGHTING Allows to select the criteria for turning off the light once it has been turned on. Select NO for the item: LIGHT OFF AUTOMATICALLY to use the manual mode. Once the light again.
START CLEANING CYCLE Menu items: COOKING CHAMBER BOILER DESCALING COOKING CHAMBER The purpose is to facilitate the removal of any residue of food, grease, etc. after a cooking process. The oven fills the cooking chamber with a certain quantity of steam for a fixed period of time (10 min.). Activate the cooking chamber cleaning cycle with key on the display.
INSTRUCTIONS for boiler descaling process: Dosing: fill the pitcher with water up to the 0.6 L mark , add 5 teaspoons of citric acid monohydrate and dissolve. (8). Insert the pitcher in the appropriate seat and start the descaling process with key The appliance will display the time remaining until the end of the descaling process. When finished, a boiler wash and rinsing process will be carried out.
RESET SETTINGS This function is used to reset the system in case of problems. Caution: All the system variables are returned to the original values and your own recipes are deleted. (8) and follow the instructions provided on Select the item : “ RESET SETTINGS” with key the display. At the end of this procedure, theoven will be set in STAND-BY mode. OVEN OFF MODE All the heating elements are deactivated, including the fan inside the cooking chamber and the light.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ANOMALY PROBLEM The oven does not work. SOLUTION Check whether the omnipolar switch or any residual-current circuit breaker (cut-out) of the electrical system is off. In case of problems with the electrical system, consult a qualified electrician. If the oven still does not work after resetting the omnipolar switch and/or residual-current circuit breaker, contact an Authorized Service Centre.
ERROR CODES TABLE The electronic system continually performs a series of diagnostic tests. If some parameters are incorrect, the control unit deactivates the functions and displays an error code (Err followed by three numerical digits); all the heating elements are turned off, including the fan inside the cooking chamber. The cooling fan remains on. Take note of the error code and contact an Authorized Service Centre, specifying the error code.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE SIDE GRILLS 1. Unscrew (turning anti-clockwise) the front knurled nuts (D). 2. Extract, one at a time, the side grills (G). D G D HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE SIDE GRILLS Insert the support grills one at a time. (G) Pay attention to the index on the grill. This must be inserted on the rear knurled nut inside the cooking chamber. Screw on the knurled nuts (D).
HOW TO CHANGE THE OVEN LIGHT BULB Disconnect the appliance from the power supply or place the omnipolar switch in the OFF position. Check that the oven is at room temperature, otherwise wait for it to cool. The oven light bulb must have the following characteristics: x Supply voltage 220-240V~ 50/60Hz x power 25 W. x Base type: E-14 Rubber seal x Maximum operating temperature 300°C frame Instruction for changing the light bulb: 1.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE OVEN DOOR 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Locate the hinges (C) , see the drawing to the side: C 3. Tip back the brackets (A) on the two hinges (C). A 4. Grip the door on the two sides and close it slowly halfway, the brackets (A) will hook onto the door of the appliance. 5. Lift the door upwards. 6. Extract the door by rotating the lower part backwards. The brackets must come out of their seats. See the drawing below.
HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE OVEN DOOR 1. Insert the two brackets into the appropriate openings, keeping the door semi-closed. 2. Open the door completely. 3. Tip over the two hinges (C) moving them forward. OVEN DETAILS Touch-Control Keypad This is a particular type of keypad which is touch-sensitive. To give a command to the oven, it is enough to indicate and apply light pressure on the point of the keypad where the symbol corresponding to the instruction is located.
SYSTEM WARNINGS: The meaning of some warning messages. CHECK THAT THERE IS WATER IN THE PITCHER Generally 1L. of water in the pitcher is sufficient for a steam cooking process, nevertheless the message in question may be displayed for two reasons: The water in the pitcher has finished. The pitcher is not inserted completely in its seat. Open the oven door in both cases, being careful of any steam that may come out. Add max.1L. of distilled or drinking water, if necessary. (N.B.
DISPOSAL Packaging The parts of the oven packaging (cardboard, EPS expanded polystyrene, PE plastic bags) should be disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations and using appropriate separated collection channels. Oven: Disconnect the oven from the outlet or, in case of fixed installations, contact an authorized electrician to request uninstallation. Before scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting the power cord.
