HB33K550 - Built-in oven SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HB33K550 SIEMENS

Intensive fan-assisted cooking / pizza setting . Bottom heating , Hot air grilling Very dirty oven seal If the oven seal is very dirty, the oven door will no longer close properly when the oven is in use. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Keep the oven seal clean. Using the oven door as a Do not stand or sit on the oven door. seat56 Temperature selector Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. Temperature 50–270 Temperature range in ºC Grill ) Setting

• •• High grill 3 The symbol above the temperature selector comes on while the oven is heating up. It goes out during pauses in heating. The symbol does not come on for grilling and defrosting. Grill settings You can adjust the grill setting on the radiant grill to small area

or large area )using the temperature selector. Settings

Radiant grill – small area ) Radiant grill – large area e Defrosting D Rapid heating *Type of heating with energy efficiency class determined in accordance with EN50304. When you select a function, the symbol above the function selector lights up. The oven light switches on.57 Control buttons and display panel Clock button 6 Use this button to set the time of day, the cooking time * and the completion time + Key button E Use this button to switch the childproof lock on and off. Timer button 8 Use this button to set the timer Minus button – Use this button to reduce the values set. Plus button + Use this button to increase the values set. The values set can be seen in the display panel. Push-in control knobs The control knobs can be pushed in. Simply press the control knob to release or lock it. The function selector can be turned clockwise or anticlockwise, whereas the temperature selector can only be turned clockwise. Types of heating Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tins or for bakes. Top and bottom heating is also suitable for cooking lean roasts of beef, veal and game.58 3D hot air A fan in the rear panel distributes the heat from the ring heating element evenly inside the oven. Using 3D hot air, it is possible to bake cakes and pizza on two shelves. You can cook biscuits and puff pastry on two levels at the same time. The required oven temperatures are lower than those for top and bottom heating. Additional baking trays may be obtained from specialist shops. 3D hot air is ideal for drying food. Intensive hot air / pizza setting This type of heating uses bottom heating and the ring heating element. This type of heating is particularly suitable for deep-frozen foods. It is ideal for cooking pizzas, chips or strudels, without requiring preheating. Bottom heat You can reheat or brown meals using bottom heating. Hot air grilling This type of heating involves the grill element and the fan switching on and off alternately. During the pause in heating, the fan circulates the heat generated by the grill around the food. This ensures that pieces of meat are crisped and brown on all sides.59 Radiant grill – small surface This involves the middle section of the grill element being switched on. This type of heating is ideal for cooking small quantities. This saves energy. Place the pieces to be grilled in the centre of the wire rack. Radiant grill – large area The entire area under the grill element becomes hot. This is ideal if you wish to cook several steaks, sausages, fish or slices of toast. Defrosting A fan in the rear wall of the oven circulates the air in the oven around the frozen food. Frozen pieces of meat, poultry, bread and cakes defrost evenly.60 Oven and shelving accessories The shelf can be inserted at 3 different heights in the oven. You can remove the shelf two thirds of the way without it tipping. This makes it easier to take food out of the oven. When using 3D hot-air baking ˜, do not use shelf position »2«, in order not to block air circulation. Accessories Accessories may be purchased at a later date from the after-sales service or from specialist shops. Please specify the HZ number. HZ 334000 wire rack For ovenware, cake tins, roasts, grilling and frozen meals. Place the wire racks curved downwards

Universal pan HZ 332000 for moist cakes, pastries, frozen food and large roasts. It can also be used to catch dripping fat when you are grilling directly on the wire rack. Push the universal pan with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door. Enamel baking tray HZ 331000 for cakes and biscuits. Push the baking tray with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door.61 Optional accessories Optional accessories may be purchased from the after-sales service or from specialist shops. HZ 324000 wire rack for grilling. Always place the wire rack in the universal pan. Fat and meat juices are collected. Pizza tray HZ 317000 Ideal for pizza, frozen foods and large round cakes, for example. You can use the pizza tray instead of the universal pan. Place the tray on the wire rack. Observe the information provided in the tables. 3 tier telescopic shelf HZ 338307 The ledges at heights 1, 2 and 3 allow you to pull the shelf out further without it tipping.62 Cooling fan The oven is fitted with a cooling fan. It switches itself on and off as necessary. The warm air escapes above the door. Before using for the first time This section will tell you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time. Heat the oven and clean the accessories. Read the safety instructions in the „Important information“ section. Firstly, check to see if the 6 symbol and three zeros are flashing in the display. If the 6 symbol and three Set the time. zeros are flashing

1. Press the 6 clock button.

12:00 appears and the 6 clock symbol flashes.

2. Set the time using the + or – button.

The time selected is adopted after a few seconds. The cooker is now ready for use. Heating up the oven Heat the empty oven with the door closed to remove the new oven smell. Method

1. Set the function selector to t.

2. Use the temperature selector to set the

temperature to 240 ºC. Switch off the function selector after 60 minutes. Pre-cleaning the accessories Please wash the accessories thoroughly with soapy water and a cleaning cloth before using them.63 Setting the oven You have various options for setting the oven. Switching off the oven When your meal is ready, switch off the oven manually yourself. The oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long period. automatically The oven switches on You can put your meal in the oven in the morning, and off automatically for example, and set the oven so that your meal is ready at midday. Tables and tips The correct settings for many dishes can be found in the Tables and tips section. Setting procedure Example: Top/bottom heating t 190° C

1. Select the desired type of heating using the

2. Use the temperature selector to set the

temperature or grill setting.64 Switching off Switch off the function selector when the meal is ready. Changing the setting You may change the temperature or grill setting at any time. If the oven is to switch off automatically Make settings as described in steps 1 and 2. Set the cooking time (duration) for your meal. Example: Cooking time of 45 minutes

3. Press the 6 clock button.

The cooking time symbol * will flash.

4. Set the cooking time using the + or – button.

+ button default value = 30 minutes. – button default value = 10 minutes. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The * symbol lights up in the display. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. Press the elapsed 6 button twice and switch off the function selector. Changing the setting Press the 6 clock button. Change the cooking time using the + or – button Cancelling the setting Press the 6 clock button. Press the – button until the display is at zero. Switch off the function selector. Setting the cooking time Press the 6 clock button twice and perform the when the clock time is hidden setting as described in item 4.65 If the oven is to switch on and off automatically Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not be allowed to remain in the oven for too long. Perform the settings as described in items 1 to 4. The oven starts. Example: Imagine – it’s 10:45 a.m. The meal will take 45 minutes to cook and must be ready at 12:45 pm.

5. Press the 6 clock button until the + end symbol

flashes. In the display you will see the time when the meal will be ready.

6. Use the + button to set a later end time.

The setting is adopted after a few seconds. The display will show the end time until the oven switches on. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. elapsed Press the 6 button twice and switch off the function selector. Note You can change the setting while the symbol is flashing. The setting has been adopted if the symbol lights up permanently. You may change the waiting time that elapses before the setting is adopted. See the Basic settings section for more details.66 Rapid heating This allows you to heat up the oven particularly quickly. Setting procedure

1. Switch the function selector to rapid heating D.

2. Use the temperature selector to set the required

temperature. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The indicator light above the temperature selector will come on. The rapid heating process is complete The indicator light goes out. Put your meal in the oven and set the oven.67 Time When the oven is first connected, or following a power cut, the 6 symbol and three zeros flash in the display. Set the time. The function selector must be switched off. Setting procedure Example: 13:00

1. Press the 6 clock button.

12.00 appears in the display and the 6 symbol

The time selected is adopted after a few seconds. Changing the time e.g. Press the 6 clock button twice and change the time from summer to winter with the + or – button. timer Hiding the time You can hide the time. It will then only be visible when you are performing settings. To do this, you must change the basic setting. See the Basic settings section.68 Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete. You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active. Setting procedure Example: 20 minutes

1. Press the 8 timer button.

The 8 symbol will flash.

2. Set the timer period using the + or – button.

+ button default value = 10 minutes. – button default value = 5 minutes. The timer starts after a few seconds. The 8 symbol lights up in the display. The time counts down visibly. The time has elapsed A signal sounds. Press the 8 timer button. The timer display will go out. Changing the timer period Press the 8 timer button. Change the time using the + or – button.69 Basic settings Your oven has several basic settings. You may change the basic settings for time, the signal duration and the reset time for a setting. Basic setting Function Change to Time 6 Time display Time 1 = Time in the 0 = Time hidden foreground Signal duration 8 Signal after cooking Signal duration 2 = approx. time or timer period 1 = approx. 2 minutes has elapsed. 10 seconds 3 = approx. 5 mins Reset time ? Waiting time between Reset time 2 = medium the adjustment 1 = short increments before 3 = long the setting is adopted. Cancelling the setting Press the 8 timer button. Press the – button until the display is at zero. The timer and cooking time The symbols light up. The timer period counts down count down simultaneously visibly in the display. To call up remaining cooking time ?, end time ! or time 6: Press the 6 clock button until the symbol in question flashes. The value called up will then appear in the display for a few seconds.70 Changing the basic settings There must be no program set. Example: Hiding the time

1. Press the 6 clock button and the + button at the

same time until a1 appears in the display. This is the basic setting for the time in the foreground.

2. Change the basic setting using the + or – button.

3. Conform with the 6 clock button.

2 will appear in the display for the basic setting for the signal duration. Change the basic setting as described in step 2 and confirm with the 6 clock button. You can now change the reset time. To finish press the 6 clock button. You do not wish to change If you do not wish to change a basic setting, press all the basic settings the 6 clock button. The next basic setting will appear. Correcting settings You may change your settings again at any time.71 Childproof lock The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Locking the oven Press the E key button until the E symbol appears in the display. This will take approximately 4 seconds. Unlocking Press the E key button until the Esymbol goes out. Notes You can set the timer and the clock even when the oven is locked. The childproof lock setting will be lost if there is a power cut.72 Care and cleaning Do not use high–pressure cleaners or steam jets. Oven exterior Wipe the oven with water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry it with a soft cloth. Caustic or abrasive substances are not suitable. If any such substances come into contact with the frontage, wipe it off immediately with water. Notes Slight differences in the colours on the appliance front are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic and metal. Shadows on the door panel which resemble smears are reflections from the oven light. Appliances with stainless Always remove any flecks of limescale, grease, steel fronts cornflour and egg white immediately. Corrosion can form under such flecks. Use stainless steel care products. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Try out the product on a small area first, before using on the whole surface. Appliances with aluminium Use a mild window-cleaning detergent. Wipe the fronts area with a soft window cloth or a fluff-free micro-fibre cloth, using a horizontal action without applying pressure. Aggressive cleaning products, scratchy sponges and rough cleaning cloths are not suitable.73 Oven Never use coarse scouring pads or cleaning sponges. Oven cleaner may only be used on enamelled oven surfaces. For ease of cleaning you can switch on the oven light and detach the oven door. Switching on the oven light Set the function selector to

Detaching the oven door The oven door can be easily detached.

1. Open the oven door fully.

2. Move the two locking levers on the left and

3. Half-close the oven door.

With both hands, grip the door on the left and right-hand sides. Close the door a little more and pull it out. When pulling the door out, make sure that you do not reach into the hinge. There is a risk of injury. After cleaning, refit the oven door in the reverse order to removal. Cleaning the catalytic The rear wall of the oven is coated with self-cleaning surfaces of the oven enamel. The surfaces clean themselves while the oven is in operation. Large splashes may only disappear after the oven has been used several times. Never use oven cleaner on self-cleaning surfaces. Should the enamel become slightly stained, this will not affect its self-cleaning properties.74 Cleaning the oven floor Use hot soapy water or a vinegar solution. It is best to use oven cleaner if the oven is very dirty. Only use oven cleaner in a cold oven. Never use oven cleaner on the self-cleaning surfaces of the oven. Note: Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can cause some slight colour variation. This is normal and does not affect the function. Do not use coarse scouring pads or strong cleaning agents to remove such discolorations. The edges of thin trays cannot be completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be rough. Anti-corrosion protection is guaranteed. Cleaning the glass cover It is best to clean the glass cover with washing-up for the oven light liquid. Folding down the Fold down the grill element to facilitate cleaning of grill element the oven cover.

Warning: the oven must be cold. There is a risk of

burning. Pull the handle on the folding grill towards the front and push it upwards until you hear it click into place. At the same time, hold the grill element and fold it down. After cleaning: Fold the grill element back up. Push the handle down until the grill element engages.75 Cleaning the glass panels The glass panel on the oven door can be removed to assist in cleaning. Removal

1. Remove the oven door and lay it down on a cloth

with the handle underneath.

2. Unscrew the cover at the top of the oven door.

To do this, undo the right and left-hand screws (Fig. A).

3. Slide out the top panel. (Fig. B).

Clean the glass panels with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.76 Removal 1. Press in the retaining clip with your thumb on one side and disengage the inner door glass e.g. with the spatula, then repeat on the other side. (Fig. C). Installation Installation after cleaning:

1. Insert inner door glass into the holder. First

engage the right side and then the other side. (Fig. D)

2. Push the top panel back in. Make sure that the

smooth surface is facing outwards.

3. Replace the cover and screw it back on.

4. Refit the oven door.

The oven must not be used again until the panels have been correctly installed.77 Cleaning the rails Removing You can remove the inset rails for cleaning.

1. At the front, press the rails up and take it off.

2. At the back, pull the rails forward and take it off.

Clean the rails using washing-up liquid and pan scrapers or brushes. Replacing The rails fit on the left and right side. When installing the rails, do not twist them, otherwise the shelf positions for the accessories will not correspond. The extension (a) must always be at the top.

1. At the back, put the rails in as far as it goes.

2. Push the rails back.

3. Insert the front of the rails as far as it will go.

4. Push the rails down.78

Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault. Please read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service: Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy The oven does not work. Blown fuse Look in the fuse box and check that the fuse is in working order. The clock display flashes. Power cut Reset the time. Repairs may only be carried out by fully trained after-sales service technicians. Improper repairs may constitute serious hazards to the user. Seal Clean the seal on the oven with washing-up liquid. Never use caustic or abrasive detergents. Accessories Immediately after use, soak the accessories in washing-up liquid. Food residues can then be easily removed with a brush or sponge.79 Replacing the Caution: Unplug the appliance or remove the oven light fuse! By actuating the miniature circuit-breaker or by unscrewing the fuses in the fuse box in your house.

1. To prevent damage, place a dish towel into the

2. Remove the glass cover by inserting a knife or

similar object between the glass and the frame.

3. Replace the lamp.

–Type: Incandescent bulb E 14, 230 – 240 V, 25 W, heat-resistant to 300° C –You can obtain this lamp from customer service. Replacing the glass cover The glass cover on the oven light must be replaced if it is damaged. Replacement glass covers may be obtained from the after-sales service. To this end, please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance. E no. FD no. After-sales service

After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your oven needs repairing.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. E number and FD number Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate containing these numbers is found on the right, on the side of the oven door. You can make a note of these numbers in the space below to save time in the event of your appliance malfunctioning.80 Packaging and old appliances Your new appliance was protected by suitable packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately. Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Environmentally-conscious recycling can reclaim valuable raw materials. Before disposing of your old appliance, please make sure that it is unusable, or label it with a sticker stating „Caution, scrap“. Up-to-date information on how to dispose of your old appliance and the packaging from the new one can be obtained from your retailer or local authority. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.81 Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can find out which type of heating and temperature is best for your dish, which accessories to use, and at which oven level the dish should be inserted. You will find a variety of tips about ovenware and preparation, and a small troubleshooting section in case anything should go wrong. Cakes and pastries Baking tins It is best to use dark baking tins. You should use 3D-hot air when using thin baking tins, or glass containers. This means, however, that the baking time is increased and the cake does not brown so evenly. Always place the cake tin on the wire rack. Tables The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven. This saves energy. Shorten the baking times indicated by 5 to 10 minutes if you have preheated the oven. The tables show which type of heating is best for different cakes and bakes. The temperature and cooking time you select depends on the quantity and type of pastry. This is why „ranges“ are given in the tables. You should try to use a lower temperature setting to start with, since this allows more even browning. If necessary, use a higher temperature setting the next time. More information can be found in the „Baking tips“ section which follows the tables.82 3D hot air

Top and bottom heating

Top and bottom heating

The values in the table are approximate and refer to enamelled baking sheets. The values may vary depending on the type and amount of dough and the baking tin. Follow the preheating instruction in the table. At the first attempt we recommend that you set lower temperatures than those indi- cated. In principle, a lower temperature gives a more even browning. If you are baking according to your own recipes, look for similar pastries in the table. The values refer to insertion of food into a cold oven. Dish Accessories Shelf Temperature Duration position in ° C minutes Pizza Baking sheet 1 180 – 200 20 – 30 Tarte flambée Baking sheet 1 190 – 210 20 – 25 Tart Tinplate pie dish or spring form tin 1 200 – 210 30 – 35 Quiche Tinplate pie dish or spring form tin 1 180 – 200 30 – 45 Cheesecake Spring form tin 1 160 – 170 60 – 75 Fruit/savoury flan Baking sheet 1 190 – 200 35 – 45 Strudel Baking sheet 1 190 – 210 35 – 4585 Baking tips You wish to cook to your own Refer to the instructions in the tables for similar types of food. recipe. How to check that a sponge Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time given cake is cooked properly. in the recipe, pierce the tallest point of the cake with a cocktail stick. The cake is done if the cocktail stick comes out clean. The cake collapses. Next time, use less liquid or decrease the oven temperature by 10 degrees. Observe the cooking times in the recipe. The cake has risen in the centre Do not grease the sides of the springform cake tin. As soon as the but is lower at the edges. cake is done, carefully loosen the cake around the edges using a knife. The cake is too dark at the top. Insert it at a lower level in the oven, select a lower temperature and cook the cake a little while longer. The cake is too dry. Use a toothpick to make small holes in the finished cake. Then drizzle fruit juice or alcohol over the top. Next time you should decrease the temperature by around 10 degrees and reduce the baking times. The bread or cake (e.g. Next time you should add a little less liquid and cook for a little cheesecake) looks fine, but is longer at a lower temperature. Cakes with fruit topping: Precook the soggy on the inside (soft, with base first of all. Sprinkle with almonds or breadcrumbs and then watery areas). place the topping over this. Please observe the recipe and the baking times. The pastry is unevenly browned. Select a slightly lower temperature to ensure that the pastry is baked more evenly. Check the shelf position and the rails (see section ”Cleaning the rails”). Baking paper that protrudes over the food can affect the air circulation. For this reason, always cut the baking paper to fit the baking tray. The fruit cake is too light at the Use the deeper universal pan next time. bottom. The fruit juice flows over. You were baking on several Always use 3D-hot air ˜ when baking on several levels. Baking levels. The food on the top trays that are placed in the oven at the same time will not baking tray is darker than that necessarily be ready at the same time. on the bottom baking tray. Condensation is formed when Baking may result in the formation of water vapour. It escapes baking cakes containing fresh above the door handle. The steam may settle and form water fruit. droplets on the control panel or on the fronts of adjacent units. This is a normal physical process.86 Meat, poultry, fish Ovenware You may use any heat-resistant dishes. The universal pan is also suitable for larger roasts. Always place the dishes in the centre of the wire rack. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after being removed from the oven. The glass could crack if placed on a cold or wet surface. Advice on roasting The roasting result depends on the type and quality of meat. Add 2 to 3 soup spoons of liquid to lean meat, and 8 to 10 soup spoons of liquid to pot roasts, depending on the size. Meat should be turned half way through the cooking time. When the roast is ready, switch off the oven and leave the roast to stand for 10 minutes with the oven door closed. This allows the meat juices to distribute more favourably. Advice on hot-air grilling Use the wire rack and the universal pan. When grilling with hot air on the wire rack, the oven may become very dirty depending on the food which is being grilled. Therefore, always clean the oven after use to prevent dirt from burning in. For particularly crispy poultry or joints (pork joint with skin). Turn large joints after approx. half the grilling time. Turn the whole bird after approx. two thirds of the grilling time. Prick the skin under the wings of duck and goose so that the fat can roast right through.87 Advice on radiant grilling Always close the oven door when grilling. If possible, use pieces of meat which are of the same thickness. They should be at least 2 to 3 cm thick. Such pieces will be browned evenly and stay juicy and soft in the middle. Only salt the steaks after they have been grilled. Place the pieces of meat directly onto the wire rack. If you are grilling just one piece of meat, it will turn out best if you place it in the centre of the wire rack. You should also insert the universal pan at level 1. The meat juices are collected here and the oven is kept clean. Turn the pieces of meat after two thirds of the cooking time indicated. The grill element automatically switches itself off and back on again. This is normal. The number of times this happens depends on the grill setting you have selected.88 Table of roasting The time specifications are provided as guidelines values only and depend on the type and quality of the meat. 3D hot air ˜ Top and bottom heating

side position Pork fillet steaks 3 3 10 – 15 min. 5 – 10 min. (2 – 2.5 cm) Neck steaks 3 3 10 – 14 min. 6 – 08 min. Sausages 2 – 3 3 06–10 min. 5 – 07 min. Score gently Beef Grilling times can Fillet steaks 3 3 10 – 13 min. 4 – 08 min. be reduced or Tournedos 3 3 08–11 min. 4 – 06 min. extended depending on the required degree of cooking. Fish Small fish 2 2 10 – 15 min. 5 – 10 min. Turn91 Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the information for the weight time. of the roast. How can you tell when the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry is ready? out a „spoon test“. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer. The roast is too dark and the Check the shelf position and temperature. crackling is partly burnt. The roast looks good, but the Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid. juices are burnt. The roast looks good, but the Next time, use a larger roasting dish or add less liquid. juices are too clear and watery. Steam rises from the roast when Use hot air grilling instead of top/bottom heating. This prevents the the juice is basted. bottom of the roast from becoming too hot, thereby producing less steam. Frozen foods Please observe the instructions on the packaging. Dish Accessories Shelf Type of Temperature Duration positon heating in ° C minutes Pizza (preheat) Wire rack covered with with thin base greaseproof paper 1

190 – 210 10 – 20 Pizza (preheat) Wire rack covered with with thick base greaseproof paper 1

200 – 220 15 – 25 Cakes and pastries Wire rack covered with (preheat) (e.g. bread rolls) greaseproof paper 1

200 – 220 05–15 Strudel (preheat) Baking tray 1

200 – 220 25 – 45 Note The universal pan and the baking tray may become warped when baking frozen foods. This is caused by the considerable temperature fluctuations which affect the accessories. This warping is eliminated during the baking process.92 Defrosting Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire rack. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The defrosting times depend on the type and amount of food. Meal Accessories Level Type of Temperature heating in °C Frozen foods* Wire rack 1 e The temperature e.g. cream gateaux, cream cakes, cakes with selector remains chocolate or icing, fruit, chicken, sausages and meat, switched off bread, rolls, pastries and other baked goods.

• Cover frozen food with microwave foil. Place poultry onto the plate with the breast side down. Drying Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetables, and wash them thoroughly. Allow the food to drain well and dry it yourself. Line the universal pan and wire rack with baking paper or greaseproof paper. Meal Level Type of Temperature Cooking time in heating in °C hours 600 g apple rings 1+3 ˜ 80 Approx. 5 800 g sliced pears 1+3 ˜ 80 Approx. 8

1.5 kg prunes or plums 1+3 ˜ 80 Approx. 8-10

200 g fresh herbs, washed 1+3 ˜ 80 Approx. 1

Note Very moist fruit or vegetables should be turned several times. Once dried, remove the food from the paper immediately.93 Preserving Preparation The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean and intact. Use jars of the same size if possible. The instructions in the table refer to round 1-litre jars. Caution Do not use larger or taller jars. The lid could crack. Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetables. Wash them thoroughly. Pour the fruit or vegetables into the jars. Wipe clean the tops of the jars again if necessary. They must be clean. Place a wet rubber sealing ring and lid on each jar and lock the jars using clamps. Place the preserving jars in a triangle (see fig.), ensuring that they are approx. 5 cm from the rear of the oven. The times specified in the tables are guidelines only. They can be influenced by the room temperature, the number of jars and the amount and temperature of the jar contents. Before you change settings or switch off the appliance, make sure that the contents of the jars are actually bubbling. Setting procedure

1. Place the universal pan on level 1. Place the jars

inside the pan so that they do not come into contact with each other.

litre of hot water (approx. 80 °C) into the universal pan.

3. Close the oven door.

4. Switch the function selector to ˜.

5. Set the rotary knob to approx. 160 °C.94

Fruit, Cucumbers and tomato purée Vegetables (however not cucumbers)

function and set to approx. 160 °C.

function and set to approx. 160 °C.

The rear jar and the right jar in the second row bubble first. Jars with

+1 l after approx. 50 – 60 minutes. As soon as the other jars begin to bubble, switch off the oven.

Leave the jars for further minutes in a closed oven. – Raspberries, strawberries, cherries, cucumbers: 05–10 min. – another fruit: 10 – 15 min. –Tomato purée, Apple purée: 15 – 20 min. Leave the jars to bubble in a closed oven for approx. 60 minutes. Switch off the oven. Leave the jars for approx. a further 15 – 30 minutes in a closed oven.

The rear jar and the right jar in the second row bubble first. Jars with

+1 l after approx. 50 – 60 minutes. As soon as the other jars begin to bubble, reduce the oven temperature to 100° C.95 Energy saving tips Only preheat the oven if it specifies in the recipe or in the table in the instruction manual that you should do so. Use non-stick, black painted or enamelled tins. They absorb the heat especially well. If you have several cakes to bake it is best to bake them one after the other. The oven is still warm. This shortens the baking time for the second cake. You can also put two baking tins in one after the other. For long cooking times, the oven can be switched off 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and the remaining heat can be used to finish the cooking. Acrylamide in food Experts are currently discussing how dangerous acrylamide in food can be. We have compiled this information sheet for you on the basis of current research. Where does acrylamide Acrylamide in food does not come from external come from? contamination. It is formed in the food itself during preparation – provided that the food contains carbohydrate and protein. Exactly how this happens has not yet been completely explained. However, it appears that the acrylamide content is strongly influenced by high temperatures a low water content in food intensive browning of the food.96 What can you do? You can avoid high levels of acrylamide when baking, frying and grilling. The following recommendations were published by AID

to help you minimise acrylamide levels: In general Keep cooking times as short as possible. „Brown rather than burn“ – cook food only until it is golden brown. The larger and thicker the food is, the less acrylamide it contains. Baking Set the temperature to a maximum of 200 ºC when using the top/bottom heating setting, and to a maximum of 180 ºC for the 3D hot air setting. Cookies: Set the temperature to a maximum of 190 ºC when using the top/bottom heating setting, and to a maximum of 170 ºC for the 3D hot air setting. The presence of egg or egg yolk in a recipe reduces the formation of acrylamide. Spread oven chips evenly over the baking sheet in one layer where possible. To prevent the food from drying out quickly, place at least 400 g on each baking sheet.

AID “Acrylamide“ information leaflet, published by AID (German Evaluation and Information Service for Nutrition, Agriculture and Forestry) and BMVEL (German Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture), as at 12/02, Internet: http://www.aid.de.

BMVEL press release 365, as at 4.12.2002, Internet: http://www.verbraucherministerium.de What sort of foods are Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato afected? products that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes).97 Test dishes Follow the preheating instruction. Values in the table apply without rapid heating up. Baking according to standard 44547 and EN 60350 Meal Accessories and notes Level Type of Tempera- Baking times heating ture °C in minutes Viennese whirl (preheat) Baking tray 2 t 150-170 15-25 Baking tray 1 ˜ 140-160 20-30 2 baking trays 1+3 ˜ 140-160 20-35 Small Cakes Baking tray 2 t 160-170 25-35 Baking tray 1 ˜ 150-160 25-35 Water biscuit Spring form cake tin 1 t 160-170 30-40 Spring form cake tin 1 ˜ 160-170 30-40 Yeast pasty Baking tray 2 t 170-180 45-55 Baking tray 1 ˜ 160-170 50-60 2 baking trays 1+3 ˜ 160-170 60-75 Apple pie Wire racks + tinplate 1 T 170-180 70-80 Spring form cake tin l 20 cm Grilling Meal Accessories Level Type of Grill setting Cooking times and notes heating in minutes Toast Wire rack* 3 ) 3 0.5-1.5 (preheat for 10 min.) Beef steak, Wire rack* + 3 ) 31

side 07-12 *Wire grills may be obtained as optional accessories from specialist shops. ** Turn after