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Making cooking as much fun as eating
Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you
make full use of all the technical benefits the steam oven has
to offer.
It will provide you with important safety information. You will
be familiarised with the individual components of your new
appliance. And we will show you how to make settings step
by step. It is quite simple.
The tables list the adjustment values and shelf levels for
numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in
our cooking studio.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for
information on how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal!
Instruction manual
HBC26D553.
en
900421
9000 348 807
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- Page 1 Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make full use of all the technical benefits the steam oven has to offer. It will provide you with important safety information. You will be familiarised with the individual components of your new appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety information ......Causes of damage ......Your new appliance . - Page 3 Table of contents Memory ........Storing settings in Memory .
- Page 4 Table of contents Reheating food ......Defrosting ........Proving dough .
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Page 5: Safety Information
d Safety information Please read this instruction manual carefully. This appliance is intended only for domestic use. This appliance must only be used for food preparation. Neither adults nor children should operate the appliance without supervision: if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing so or if they lack the knowledge and experience to operate it correctly and safety. -
Page 6: Causes Of Damage
Hot water Risk of scalding. Do not clean the appliance immediately after switching it off. The water in the evaporator dish is still hot. Wait until the appliance has cooled down. Incorrect repairs Danger of electric shock. Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after sales engineers. - Page 7 Steaming with a perforated When steaming in the perforated cooking container, cooking container always insert the solid cooking container underneath. Dripping liquid is caught. Moist food Do not store moist food in the closed cooking compartment for long periods. It can lead to corrosion in the cooking compartment.
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Page 8: Your New Appliance
Your new appliance In this section, you will find information on the control panel the operating modes the cooking compartment and accessories Control panel Main switch Navigation buttons Types of heating Programmes Clean Menu buttons Function buttons Start/pause button Display Rotary selector Control element Main switch/Stop button... -
Page 9: Operating Modes
Control element Function buttons Saves and accesses the memory function (see section: Memory function) Switches the lighting on and off ° When the appliance is switched on: Checks current information When the appliance is switched off: Selects basic settings (see section: Basic settings) Selects time setting options (see section: Time setting options). -
Page 10: Cooking Compartment And Accessories
` Programmes The ` Programmes menu allows you to select the automatic programmes. You can prepare a large number of dishes using the relevant programmes (see section: Automatic programmes). r Cleaning system The r Cleaning system menu allows you to access the Descale and Cleaning aid operating modes. - Page 11 Cooking container, solid, , 40 mm deep for catching dripping liquid when steaming and for cooking rice, pulses and cereals Cooking container, perforated, , 40 mm deep for the steaming of whole fish or large quantities of vegetables, for juicing berries, etc.
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Page 12: Water Tank
Water tank When you open the appliance door, you will see the water tank on the right hand side. Only fill the water tank with fresh tap water or with still bottled water. If your water is very hard, we recommend that you use softened water. -
Page 13: Automatic Calibration
After every operation Empty the water tank after each use. 1. Pull the water tank out of the appliance slowly, keeping it horizontal, so that no remaining water can drip out of the valve. 2. Empty out the water. 3. Thoroughly dry the water tank in the appliance and the seal in the tank cover. -
Page 14: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time In this section you will find out, How to set the clock after connecting up your appliance How to change the display language How to change the water hardness range How to clean your appliance before using it for the first time Initial setup Once your new appliance has been connected,... -
Page 15: Setting The Water Hardness Range
Setting the water Descale your appliance regularly. This is the only way hardness range to prevent damage. Your appliance automatically displays when it needs descaling. It is preset to water hardness range II. Change the value if your water is softer or harder. You can check the water hardness with the test strips Checking the water hardness... -
Page 16: Cleaning
Cleaning Heat up the appliance empty before first use and clean the accessories. 1. Fill the water tank and insert it. Heating up the appliance 2. Press the # button to switch on the appliance. The "Steam" type of heating appears after approx. -
Page 17: Operating The Appliance
Operating the appliance In this section you will find out, how to switch the appliance on and off what to note after each use Switching on the 1. Press the % button to switch on the appliance. appliance The button description appears on the display for approximately 4 seconds. -
Page 18: Switching Off The Appliance
Current temperature Press the ° button. The current temperature is displayed for 3 seconds. Current temperature 64 ºC Continue with ° You can change the temperature at any time. Changing the temperature 1. Press the X or Y button until the temperature is indicated. -
Page 19: After Every Operation
After every operation Emptying the water tank Empty the water tank. Thoroughly dry the seal in the tank cover and the tank shaft in the appliance. Do not dry the water tank in the hot cooking compartment. This will damage the water tank. Drying the cooking Leave the appliance door ajar until the appliance has compartment... - Page 20 Select the dish 1. Press the è button. Steam, 100 ºC appears in the display. 2. Turn the rotary selector anticlockwise to "Recommended settings". The first dish category appears. 3. Move to the first category of dish using the X button and select the required category using the rotary selector.
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Page 21: Time Setting Options
Time setting options The time setting options can be called up using the 0 button. The following functions are available: When the appliance is switched off: Set timer Set clock When the appliance is switched on: Set timer Set duration Set later end time 1. -
Page 22: Setting The Duration
Changing the timer Press the 0 button. Press the X button and change duration the timer duration in the next few seconds using the rotary selector. Close the Time setting options using the 0 button. A signal sounds. The display shows Q 00:00. Press Once the timer duration has expired the 0 button to stop the signal. -
Page 23: Setting A Later End Time
Changing the duration Press the 0 button. Switch to Duration using the rotary selector. Press the X button and change the Duration using the rotary selector. Close the Time setting options using the 0 button. The duration has elapsed A signal sounds. The appliance stops heating. 00:00:00 appears in the display. - Page 24 Timesetting optn 10:15 Exit with 0 1. Switch to End" using the rotary selector. The time at which the operation will finish is shown on the display. 2. Press the X button. Timesetting optn Exit with 0 3. Set the End to a later time using the rotary selector.
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Page 25: Setting The Clock
Cancelling the end time The End time can be cancelled provided the appliance is in standby. Press the 0 button. Switch to End time using the rotary selector, press the X button and turn back the End time using the rotary selector until the display goes out. -
Page 26: Automatic Programmes
Automatic programmes In this section, you will find out: how to set a programme from the automatic programming selection notes and tips on the programmes which programmes you can set (programme tables). The automatic programmes enable you to prepare food very easily. There are 9 programme groups with a total of 40 programmes. - Page 27 Select the programme Programmes Meat, poultry Chicken breast, fresh, steamed 3. Press the X button. The first programme of the selected programme group is highlighted. 4. Turn the rotary selector until the required programme appears. Enter the weight Programmes Chicken breast, fresh, steamed 500 g 5.
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Page 28: Notes About The Programmes
Setting a later end time You can delay the end time for some programmes. The programme will be started later, to finish at the desired time (see Section: Time setting options). End of the programme A signal sounds. The appliance switches off. Press the % button. -
Page 29: Programme Tables
Programme tables In this section you will find all the programme groups and the programmes they contain. Read the instructions before preparing food using a programme. Vegetables Do not season vegetables until after cooking. Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Levels Steam cauliflower / florets of equal size perforated + solid cooking In florets*... - Page 30 Potatoes Do not season potatoes until after cooking. Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Levels Boiled potatoes* medium sized, quartered, perforated + solid individual weight cooking container 30 40 g Unpeeled boiled potatoes* medium sized, perforated + solid dia. 4 5 cm cooking container You can delay the end time for this programme Cereal products Weigh the food and add the correct ratio of water:...
- Page 31 Meat, poultry Do not place meat or poultry on top of one another in the ovenware. The chicken breasts can be marinated beforehand. Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Levels Chicken breast, fresh, steamed total weight perforated + solid cooking 0.2 1.5 kg container Smoked pork, fresh, sliced* perforated + solid cooking...
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Page 32: Making Yoghurt
Pastries, dessert Preparing fruit compote The Fruit compote programme is only suitable for fruits with stones and pips. Weigh the fruit and add approximately D of the amount of water and sugar and spices according to taste. Preparing rice pudding Weigh the rice and add 2.5 times the amount of milk. - Page 33 Defrost If possible, freeze the food flat and in portions at -18 ºC. Do not freeze excessively large quantities. All defrost programmes apply to raw food. Health risk. When defrosting food from animal sources, you must remove liquid that escapes during defrosting. It must never come into contact with other food.
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Page 34: Cooking Eggs
Special Sterilise bottles Always clean the bottles immediately after drinking with a bottle brush. Then clean them in the dish washer. Place the bottles on the perforated cooking container so that they do not touch one another. Dry the bottles with a clean cloth after sterilising. The process corresponds to normal sterilisation by boiling. -
Page 35: Memory
Memory Memory enables 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. Storing settings in Memory 1. Set the required operating type. Do not start operation. -
Page 36: Childproof Lock
Childproof lock The appliance has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally or changing a setting. Press the D button for approx. 4 seconds, until the Activating the childproof lock D symbol appears. The control panel is locked. Deactivating the childproof Press and hold the D button until the symbol goes lock... - Page 37 Basic setting Function Possible settings Select language Change the display language 30 different languages Cooking time acoustic Setting the length of the acoustic signal at short signal the end of an operation medium long Button tone Switch the acoustic signal on pressing a button on or off Display brightness Change the display brightness...
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Page 38: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning In this section, you will find information on Care and cleaning of your appliance Cleaning agents and aids The Clean operating mode The Descale operating mode Risk of short circuiting. Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners to clean your appliance. -
Page 39: Cleaning Agents
Microfibre cloth The honeycomb microfibre cloth is particularly suited for cleaning delicate surfaces such as glass, glass ceramic, stainless steel or aluminium (product no. 460 770, also available online in the eShop). It removes liquid and greasy dirt in one operation. Cleaning agents Appliance exterior Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth... -
Page 40: Cleaning Aid
Cleaning aid The cleaning aid loosens dirt in the cooking compartment using steam. It can then be removed easily. The cleaning aid takes approximately 30 minutes. Note: If the cleaning aid is cancelled, the appliance cannot be operated. Only after the first and second rinse can the appliance be used again, so that no detergent remains in the appliance. -
Page 41: Descale
2nd rinse After a short time, "Empty dish" appears in the display. 1. Thoroughly rinse out the cleaning sponge. 2. Remove the remaining water from the evaporator dish using the cleaning sponge. 3. Press the n button. The appliance starts rinsing. After the second rinse, ‹‹:‹‹... - Page 42 Note: If the descale operation is cancelled, the appliance cannot be operated. Only after the first and second rinse can the appliance be used again, thereby ensuring that no descaling solution remains in the appliance. Descaler For descaling, use only the liquid descaler recommended by the after sales service (product no.
- Page 43 2nd rinse After a short time, "Empty dish" appears in the display. 1. Thoroughly rinse out the cleaning sponge. 2. Remove the remaining water from the evaporator dish using the cleaning sponge. 3. Press the n button. The appliance starts rinsing. After the second rinse, ‹‹:‹‹...
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Page 44: Removing And Fitting The Appliance Door
Removing and You can remove the appliance door for easier fitting the appliance cleaning. door Risk of injury. The hinges of the appliance door may snap shut with a lot of force. Always turn the two locking levers for fitting and removing the appliance door to their limit stops. -
Page 45: Cleaning The Rails
Fitting the appliance door Refit the appliance door after cleaning. 1. Insert the door hinges straight into the openings on the left and right hand sides of the cooking compartment. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides. 2. -
Page 46: Cleaning The Door Panels
Cleaning the door The inner glass panel on the appliance door can be panels removed for easier cleaning. Caution. The appliance must not be used again until the panels and appliance door have been correctly installed. 1. Remove the appliance door and lay it on a cloth with the handle underneath. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
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 may present considerable risks for the user. Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy The plug is not plugged into... - Page 48 Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy The water tank has not been Slide in the water tank until it "Fill water tank" appears even pushed in properly engages though the water tank is full The detection system is not Call the after sales service working "Fill water tank"...
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Page 49: Replacing The Cooking Compartment Bulb
Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy An error message "E..." appears Technical fault Press the 0 button to delete the in the display error message. Reset the clock if required. If the error message appears again, call the after sales service Error message "E011" appears A button was pressed for too Press the 0 button to delete the in the display... -
Page 50: Changing The Door Seal
5. Screw the glass cover with the seals back on again. 6. Connect the appliance to the mains and reset the clock. Never operate the appliance without the glass cover and seals. Replacing the glass cover Any damaged glass cover or seals must be replaced. or seals Please provide the after sales service with your E number and FD number of your appliance. -
Page 51: After Sales Service
After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area. -
Page 52: Energy And Environment Tips
Energy and environment tips Here you will be given tips on saving energy and disposing of your appliance properly. Saving energy Only preheat the appliance if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instructions table. Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible while the food is cooking. -
Page 53: Tables And Tips
Tables and tips Steaming is a particularly gentle way of cooking food. The steam surrounds the dish thereby preventing a loss of nutrients from the food. Cooking takes place without overpressure. As a result, the shape, colour and typical aroma of the dishes are retained. The tables contain a selection of dishes which are particularly suitable for your steam oven. -
Page 54: Vegetables
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. -
Page 55: Side Dishes And Pulses
Food Size Accessories Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. White asparagus* Whole Perforated + solid Steam 10 15 Spinach* Perforated + solid Steam Romanesco Florets Perforated + solid Steam 8 10 Brussels sprouts Florets Perforated + solid Steam 20 30 Beetroot... -
Page 56: Meat, Poultry, Fish
Food Ratio/ Accessories/level Mode of Temperature Duration information operation in ºC in min. Millet, whole 1 : 2.5 Solid Steam 25 35 Wheat, whole 1 : 1 Solid Steam 60 70 Dumplings Perforated (level 3) Steam 20 25 + solid (level 1) Meat, poultry, fish Slide perforated cooking container in at level 3 and solid cooking container at level 1. - Page 57 Pork Food Amount/ Acces Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight sories operation ture in ºC in min. Pork fillet* 0.5 kg Solid Steam 10 12 Pork medallions* approx. Solid Steam 10 12 3 cm thick Smoked pork ribs Sliced Solid Steam 15 20 Sear first and wrap in foil...
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Page 58: Soup Ingredients
Food Amount/ Acces Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight sories operation ture in ºC in min. Salmon fillet per 0.15 kg Perforated Steam 8 10 + solid Mussels 1.5 kg Solid Steam 10 15 Rose fish per 0.15 kg Perforated Steam 80 90 10 20... -
Page 59: Reheating Food
Food Accessories Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. Yeast dumplings Solid cooking container Steam 20 25 Crème caramel Mould Steam 90 95 15 20 + perforated cooking container Rice pudding* Solid cooking container Steam 25 35 Yoghurt* Portion sized glasses Steam... - Page 60 Use the Defrost operating mode. If necessary, the meal can occasionally be split apart or pieces which have already defrosted can be removed from the appliance. After defrosting, allow the food to stand for a further 5 15 minutes to come up to room temperature. Health risk.
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Page 61: Proving Dough
Proving dough When the Dough proving operating mode is used, dough will prove considerably more quickly than at room temperature. You may select any shelf position you wish for the wire rack or place the wire rack carefully on the cooking compartment floor. -
Page 62: Preserving
Preserving Preserve food which is as fresh as possible. When foods are stored for a relatively long period, their vitamin content is reduced and they cook more readily. Only use fruit and vegetables which are in perfect condition. Check preserving jars, rubber rings, clips and springs. Clean rubber rings and jars thoroughly with hot water. -
Page 63: Deep Frozen Foods
Deep frozen foods Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. The cooking times indicated apply to dishes placed in a cold cooking compartment. Food Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. Pasta, fresh, Solid cooking container Steam 5 10 refrigerated*... - Page 64 Notes...