ASKO OCS8487S 45cm Combination Steam Oven User Manual

ASKO OCS8487S 45cm Combination Steam Oven

Product Information

Congratulations on choosing the ASKO steam oven. This oven is designed to offer simple operation and optimum user-friendliness. It has a wide range of settings, allowing you to select the correct cooking method every time. This manual provides information on how to use the oven effectively, including background information that may be useful during operation. Please read the separate safety instructions carefully before using the appliance. Installation instructions are supplied separately.

Control Panel

The control panel of the oven consists of various keys and knobs:

• Function knob (in ‘Off’ position)
• Defrost
• Programs & Favourites
• Fast preheat
• Oven
• Steam
• Combi steam
• Warming
• Steam clean
• Display
• Selection knob
• On/off key and stop key (cancel)
• Light key
• Timer key
• Navigation key left*
• Navigation key right*
• Plus key
• Water reservoir key
• Confirm key

Pressing the Navigation key left + the Navigation key right activates the Child lock. The keys respond best if you touch them with a large area of your fingertip. Every time you press a key during use, a short acoustic signal will sound.

Description

The oven consists of the following components:

• Control panel
• Water reservoir cover
• Oven levels
• Oven door
• Door handle

Accessories

Your appliance is accompanied by a range of accessories, which may vary depending on the model. Only use original accessories that are specially suited to your appliance. Ensure that all accessories used can withstand the temperature settings of the chosen oven function. Please refer to the sales brochures or check online for more details about optional accessories.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the ASKO steam oven:

1. Read the separate safety instructions carefully before using the appliance.
2. Refer to the installation instructions for proper installation.
3. Ensure that all accessories used are suitable for the chosen oven function and can withstand the temperature settings.
4. Touch the keys on the control panel with a large area of your fingertip for the best response.
5. When using the oven, press the desired key or knob to select the function or setting.
6. Follow the instructions provided in the manual for each specific function or setting, including selecting the function settings mode, progress mode, and finish display.
7. Refer to the functions table in the manual for information on specific functions such as steam function, multisensor, settings menu, plus menu, cooking information, fast preheat, delayed start, gratin, stage cooking, programs and favorites, egg timer, child lock, warming, and defrost.
8. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the manual to properly clean and maintain the oven.
9. If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for solutions.
10. Dispose of the appliance and packaging properly according to the instructions provided.

Introduction

• Congratulations on choosing this ASKO steam oven.
• This product is designed to offer simple operation and optimum user-friendliness. The oven has a wide range of settings, enabling you to select the correct cooking method every time.
• This manual shows how you can best use this oven. In addition to information about operating the oven, you will also find background information that may be useful when using the appliance.
• Please read the separate safety instructions carefully before using the appliance!
• Read this manual before using the appliance and keep it in a safe place for future use.
• Installation instructions are supplied separately.

Control panel

1. Function knob (in ‘Off’ position)
2. Defrost
3. Programs & Favourites
4. Fast preheat
5. Oven
6. Steam
7. Combi steam
8. Warming
9. Steam clean
10. Display
11. Selection knob
12. On/off key and stop key (cancel)
13. Light key
14. Timer key
15. Navigation key left*
16. Navigation key right*
17. Plus key
18. Water reservoir key
19. Confirm key

• pressing 15+16 activates the Child lock

Note:
The keys respond best if you touch them with a large area of your fingertip. Every time you press a key during use, a short acoustic signal will sound.

Description

1. Control panel
2. Water reservoir cover
3. Oven levels
4. Oven door
5. Door handle

Guide rails/Telescopic guide rails

• The oven has four or five guide rails (Level 1 to 4/5), depending on the model. Level 1 is mainly used in combination with bottom heat. The two upper levels are mainly used for the grill function.
• Place the oven rack, baking tray, or steam dish in the gap between the guide rail sliders.
• A number of shelf levels can have fully retractable telescopic guide rails, depending on the model.
• Pull the telescopic guide rails out of the oven cavity completely and place the oven rack/baking tray/steam dish on them. Then slide the oven rack/baking tray/steam dish on the telescopic guide rails, back into the oven cavity.
• Only close the oven door when the telescopic guide rails have been returned completely back into the oven cavity.

Accessories

• Your appliance is accompanied by a range of accessories, depending on the model. Only use original accessories; they are specially suited to your appliance. Be sure that all the accessories that are being used are able to withstand the temperature settings of the chosen oven function.
• Note: not all accessories are suitable/available for every appliance (it may also differ by country). When purchasing, always provide the exact identification number of your appliance. Please see the sales brochures or check online for more details about optional accessories.
• Note: never place an accessory on the bottom of the oven!

Door

• The door switches interrupt the operation of the steam oven when the door is opened during use. The oven continues operating when the door is closed.
• This oven has a ‘Soft close door system’. When closing the oven door, this system dampens the movement, from a certain angle, and silently closes the oven door.

Cooling fan

• The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan that cools the casing and control panel.

Main functions

• With the function knob, you can select the main functions of your oven.

Keys

• In the table below you can find the description of the different keys.

Navigation

• By turning the function knob away from the 0-position, the icon of the chosen main function is lit. The display will show the icon and name of the activated function for about 1,5 seconds.
• Next, you will see the chosen main function and sub-function at the top of the display in the feedback bar. Also, the function settings mode will become active (grey background). In this activated area you can select your settings using the selection knob.

Within every menu, the navigation is as follows:

• Use the navigation keys or press the selection knob to move the active area (grey background).
• The setting in the active area can be changed by turning the selection knob (left = decrease, right = increase). The setting will be saved automatically.
• When all elements in the screen are set, confirm these settings by pressing the confirm key (this key will start blinking when it is possible to start the program).
• Press the stop key to go one step back in the menu.
• At the top of the display is a feedback bar. This bar shows where you are in the menu and what setting you are changing. Functions/settings are separated with a vertical line.
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What to do first

• Clean the oven interior and accessories with hot water and washing-up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges, or similar.
• The oven will emit a particular odor when it is used for the first time; this is normal. Make sure that there is good ventilation during initial use.
• When the appliance is plugged in for the first time or after the appliance was disconnected from the mains for a longer period of time, you have to set ‘Language’, ‘Date’, ‘Time’, and ‘Water hardness’.

Setting the language

• In case you are not comfortable with the language on the display, you can select another language. The default setting is ‘English’.

1. Turn the selection knob and select your preferred language from the displayed list.
2. Confirm the setting by pressing the confirm key The next screen will be displayed.

Setting the date

1. Turn the selection knob and change the first setting (Day).
2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob.
3. Turn the selection knob and change the next setting (Month).
4. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob.
5. Turn the selection knob and change the last setting (Year).
6. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key.

The next screen will be displayed.

Setting the time

1. Turn the selection knob and change the hours.
2. Confirm this setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob.
3. Turn the selection knob and change the minutes.
4. Confirm this setting by pressing the confirm key.

Setting the water hardness

• The water hardness must be set prior to initial use.
• If the water is softer or harder than the default setting, you can alter the set hardness level.

Checking the water hardness

• You can measure water hardness using the ‘paper test strip’ supplied with your appliance. For information about water hardness in your region please contact your local water board.

Using the ‘paper test strip’

• Dip the test strip in water for 1 second. Wait 1 minute and read the number of bars on the paper strip. Check the table for the correct water hardness setting.

Setting the water hardness

1. Compare the test strip with the image on the display.
2. Turn the selection knob until the bars on the screen correspond with those on the test strip.
3. Press the confirm button to save the set water hardness.

The equipment has now been programmed so that the descaling notification will appear in accordance with the actual water hardness.

INITIAL USE

Display| Test strip number/color of the bars| Type| PPM| French hardness (°df)| German hardness (°dH)
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 4 green bars| Very soft water| 0 – 90| 0 – 9| 0 – 5
2| 1 red bar| Soft water| 90 -178| 9 – 18| 5 – 10
3| 2 red bars| Rather hard water| 178 – 267| 18 – 26| 10 – 15
4| 3 red bars| Hard water| 267 – 356| 26 – 35| 15 – 20
5| 4 red bars| Very hard water| > 356| > 35| > 20

• All the start-up settings are now set and the display will show the standby screen. The appliance is now ready for use.
• The language, time, date, and water hardness can be adjusted in the settings menu (see ‘Settings menu’ chapter). The settings menu can be opened from the start display via the ‘Plus’ menu.

Standby display

• The standby display will show the time, date, cavity temperature (if this is higher than 80 °C), and the timer (if set). The appliance goes to standby mode after:
• Turning the function knob to 0 (‘off’ position).
• Pressing the stop key multiple times (deeper in the menu).

Off mode

• Default the appliance will shut down after no action for a set time of 30 minutes.
• Press and hold the stop key to shut down the appliance manually.

Switching on the appliance

• Press and hold the stop key to switch on the appliance.
• The appliance can also be switched on by turning the function knob to a function.

OPERATION

Selecting your function

• Select a function appropriate for the meal you are cooking. Consult the table in the chapter ‘Functions table’ to see which functions are available.
• Go directly to the progress mode by pressing the confirm key (this key is blinking if it is possible to start the program).
• After you have chosen a main function, the function settings mode is active (grey background). In this activated area, it is now possible to change the settings in this function.

Function settings mode

Example (Oven/Hot air + bottom heat/40 minutes)

1. Choose a main function by turning the function knob.
   • The first sub-function setting becomes active.
   • Now the settings can be changed as desired. There is the possibility to set:
   • The function (consult the table in chapter ‘Functions table’).
   • The temperature.
   • The time.
2. Turn the selection knob and change the setting.
3. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob.
   • The next sub-function setting becomes active.
4. Turn the selection knob and change the setting.
5. Confirm the setting by pressing the right navigation key or by pressing the selection knob.
   • The next sub-function setting becomes active.
   • The timer icon shows that there is no timer necessary for this function. Press the confirm key to start the program directly with the chosen settings (see step 7).
   • To set the timer, go to step 6.
   • If there is a timer necessary for a current function, the default timer setting is displayed instead of the timer icon.
6. Turn the selection knob and change the setting. H: M notation.
7. If preferred, select any additional setting using the plus menu (for example fast preheat). See for more information in chapter ‘Plus menu’.
8. If the chosen function involves steam, then the tank must be filled with clean water before starting the program.
9. Start the program: press the Confirm key to go to the progress mode.
   • The program will start with the chosen settings; the oven will go to the progress mode and the progress screen is shown.

Progress mode

• Left side of the screen, the temperature is displayed (if the set temperature is not reached, the temperature will switch between cavity temp (grey) and set temp (white)). If the set temperature is reached a pop-up will appear ‘Set temperature is reached’.
• Right side of the screen, the time (counting down) or the progress time (counting up if no time was set) is displayed. Next to the cooking time, you can see the finishing time.
• If preheating is chosen, the progress mode will first show the preheating display (preheating in the feedback bar and the preheating icon). All settings are displayed only the colors are switched. The cavity temperature is white and the chosen settings are grey.
• If the set temperature is reached, a pop-up will appear: ‘Set temperature is reached. Insert dish’.

Finish display

When the timer is finished, the ‘finish display’ will appear. Now it is possible to:

• Stop the progress.
• Add extra time.
• Gratin (if applicable).
• Save as favourite.

Stop the progress

1. Press the confirm key.
   • The finish display will be closed and the standby screen will be shown.
   • If there is no action within 10 minutes, the display will switch to standby mode.

Add extra time

1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Add extra time’.
2. The time setting becomes active and can be changed directly by rotating the selection knob.
3. Confirm by means of the confirm key.

The previous process is activated again.

Gratin

1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Gratin’.
   • Grill settings will be shown.
2. The temperature (default 200 °C) and time can be set or the program can be started directly by pressing the confirm key (time will start counting up).
   • After confirmation with the confirm key, the progress screen will be shown.

Save as favourite

1. Press the right navigation key to select ‘Save as favorite’.
   • The next screen will show 10 positions where the program can be positioned.
2. Select a position for your recipe by rotating the selection knob and press the Confirm key to save it.
3. Give the recipe a name. Rotate the selection knob to select the appropriate letter and press the selection knob to confirm and go to the next letter.
   • You can delete a character by means of the backspace function in the character list (arrow).
4. Press the confirm key to save the recipe.

Changing settings during the progress

• During progress, pressing the navigation keys will show the active area. The selected setting can now be changed, see chapter ‘Function settings mode’.
• After confirmation with the confirm key the progress screen will be shown with the changed settings.
• After 5 seconds without actions the progress settings are cancelled and the display will return to the progress screen.

USE

Functions table

Consult the table to choose the desired function. Also consult the instructions for preparation on the dish packaging.

Steam function

• Warning – Risk of scalding! Leave the door closed during steam functions, hot steam can escape in case of opening. Condensation in the oven will increase when opening the door.
• Note: Let the oven cool down after every steam function and dry the inside of the oven with a soft cloth.
• Note: The water system empties each time the steam function is finished. This action is auditable and is part of the steam oven’s normal operation.

Advantages of steam cooking

• Healthy and natural, steam cooking retains the color and taste of the dish. No odors are released using this cooking method.
• Steam cooking (stewing, cooking, roasting) starts before the oven cavity temperature reaches 100 °C.
• Slow cooking (stewing, cooking, roasting) is also possible at lower temperatures. It is healthy: vitamins and minerals are preserved and only a small proportion of these dissolve in the hot moisture of the dish.
• It is not necessary to add any form of fat or oil during steam cooking.
• Steam does not distribute smell or taste, enabling meat or fish to be cooked together with vegetables.
• Steam is also suitable for blanching, defrosting, and warming or keeping a dish warm.

Sous vide

• Using the sous vide steam function:

Vacuuming

• First vacuum the food in plastic using a vacuuming machine.
• This process removes most of the air from the plastic bag. The bag preserves nutrients and taste during cooking, resulting in food that is juicier, softer, and tastier.

Vacuum cooking

• ▷ Cook the dish at the correct temperature and the correct time using the oven’s Sous Vide steam setting (see ‘Recipes and cooking times’).
• ▷ Most dishes can be kept at serving temperature (around 60 °C) for a few hours, which makes mise en place very easy: you simply remove the dish from the oven when you need it.

Filling the water reservoir

• Always fill the reservoir prior to using a steam function.
• Use clean and cold tap water, bottled water without added minerals, or distilled water suitable for consumption.

1. Press the ‘water reservoir’ key to open the water reservoir cover.
2. Use the handle to remove the reservoir from the oven.
3. Remove the water reservoir lid and clean the water reservoir with clean water.
4. Fill the reservoir with water up to the ‘MAX’ mark on the reservoir (around 1.2 liters).
5. Push the water reservoir back in the oven until a click is heard (position switch is activated).
6. Close the water reservoir cover.

• Any water remaining in the steam system after cooking will be pumped back into the water reservoir. Empty, clean, and dry the water reservoir after using the steam function.
• Only fill the reservoir just prior to using it!

Culisensor

If the culisensor is plugged in, the culisensor screen will be shown and a small culisensor icon will appear next to the time. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. The core temperature is measured by means of the temperature probe.

1. Remove the rubber cap from the socket (right upper corner of the oven cavity).
2. Insert the culisensor plug into the socket and insert the culisensor completely into the dish.
   • The display will show the computer screen and icon.
3. Set the function and temperature. Instead of the time, you need to set the core temperature (between 30-100 °C).
4. Start the progress by pressing the confirm key.
   • During cooking, the rising temperature of the core will be displayed (the desired core temperature may be adjusted during the cooking process).
   • When the set core temperature is reached, the cooking process will stop. An acoustic signal will sound, which you may turn off by pressing any key. After one minute, the acoustic signal will be switched off automatically. The current time appears on the display.
   • Always place the licensor’s entire metal probe in the dish.
   • Caution! After cooking, place the rubber cap back on the multisensor socket.
   • Only use the probe intended for use with your oven. Make sure the probe does not touch the heating element during cooking. After cooking, the probe will be very hot. Take care to prevent injury (burns).

Settings menu The settings menu is only available by pressing the ‘plus key’ when the appliance is in standby mode.

General

You can set the following from this menu:

• Language (the language of the display)
• Time (always in 24H format)
• Time display (24H or 12H format)
• Date (always day-month-year format)
• Date display (day or my)
• Sounds (volume of the general sounds and alarms)
• Key sounds (on/off)
• Welcome sound (startup/shutdown sound on/off)

Display

• You can set the following from this menu:
• Brightness (low, mid, high)
• Night mode (start and end time for lower display brightness: first display set start timer, second display set end time)
• Clock size (small/large)
• Stand-by (auto switch off / manually switch off)
• Changing to manually switch off will increase energy consumption.
• If the oven is switched off manually (or when an interruption of the power supply occurs) this function will be reset (the display will automatically switch off).

Cooking settings

• You can set the following from this menu:
• Default program intensity (low/medium/high)
• Steam settings (Water hardness / Descaling)
• Preheat settings (set preheat default on or off)

System

• You can set the following from this menu:
• Appliance information (request appliance information)
• Factory settings (back to factory settings)
• Oven light (auto switch off after 1 min. / manual)

Plus menu

• Depending on the function, there is a possibility to choose extra functionality (after you have chosen a main function and settings in the ‘Function settings mode’) by pressing the ‘plus key’.
• A small icon next to the current time will give an indication of the activated plus menu functions. The color of the icon will indicate if it is active (white) or inactive (grey).
• To exit the plus menu, press the ‘stop key’ or ‘plus key’; the display will show the previous screen again.
• To cancel an extra functionality, select ‘cancel’ (icon with a red stripe).

Cooking information

• The cooking info screen will give more information about the chosen function, like the needed equipment and for what kind of purposes the function is used.

Fast preheat

There are two different ways to use fast preheat:

Activate the fast preheat in the settings menu (to default on or off)

1. Press the plus key when the appliance is in standby mode. Go to Cooking settings’ and select if the fast preheat should be defaulted on or off.
2. Press the confirm key.

• If the fast preheat is set to ‘default on’ the small preheat icon will be shown to indicate the active preheat function.
• This option is only available for the oven functions.
• Activate the fast preheat in the plus menu.

1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’).
2. Select ‘Fast preheat’ by pressing the right navigation key.
3. Press the confirm key to activate fast preheat.

• The small preheat icon will be shown next to the current time.
• When preheat is activated, the delayed start will be greyed out, because these functions do not work together.
• When delayed start is activated preheat will be greyed out.
• To cancel the preheat: press the confirm key again.

Starting with fast preheat

• If a program is started and it will start with the fast preheat, a pop-up will appear. After 15 sec. the pop-up will automatically disappear. The progress screen will show the fast preheat icon, the time will be greyed out.
• If the set temperature is reached a pop-up will show ‘The set temperature is reached. Please insert the dish’. Insert the dish and the program will start automatically on the door closing.
• Pressing the confirm key (without opening the door) keeps the appliance at the set temperature. This situation will remain until the door is opened.

Delayed start

Use the ‘delayed start’ function to start cooking at a later time, by setting the desired finishing time.

1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’).
2. Select ‘Delayed start’ with the right navigation key.
3. Press the confirm key.
   • The display will show the delay start symbol, the cooking time, and the end time.
4. Change the finishing time by turning the selection knob and confirm with the confirm key.
   • A small icon will appear to indicate that the function is active.
   • To cancel the delayed start: go to ‘Delayed start’ and select ‘cancel delayed start’ (a pop-up will appear to confirm the cancellation of the delayed start).
5. Start the program : press the Confirm key to go to the progress mode.
   • The function will start automatically at the calculated starting time.

Gratin

To add the grill function at the end of the process (gratin time will be added at the end of the cooking process).

1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’).
2. Select ‘Gratin’ with the right navigation key.
3. Press the confirm key.

• A small grill icon will appear next to the current time.
• To cancel gratin: select ‘cancel gratin’ in the plus menu.

Stage cooking

This function allows you to combine up to three functions in one cooking process. Select different functions and settings to compose the cooking process of your preference.

1. Press the plus key (in the ‘Function settings mode’).
2. Select ‘Stage cooking’ by pressing the right navigation key.
3. Press the confirm key.
   • A small icon will appear next to the current time. The first stage is already filled with the current settings of the function. If there is no time set, then the default time will be set for the first stage.
   • For example: the oven mode and hot air 180 °C is selected; the default time of 30 min. will be added to the first stage.
4. To add a stage, choose the second function by pressing the navigation keys or pressing the selection knob.
5. Press the confirm key.
   • The display will switch to the settings screen.
6. Select the desired function, and set the temperature and time.
7. Save the stage and return to the stage cooking overview by pressing the confirm key.
   • If the stop key is pressed the setting will be cancelled and the display will turn to the previous display.
8. If desired, add a third stage. Repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7.
9. After confirmation, the display will show the set stages, with an edit and delete icon.
10. If all stages are set according to your wishes, then return to the oven setting screen. Press the ‘plus key’ to close the plus menu.
    • The display will show the normal oven setting screen with the settings of the first stage (stage 1 icon white).
11. Start the process by pressing the confirm key.
    • If the stop key is pressed, the stage cooking menu will be closed and the oven will return to the normal mode.

Go to manual cooking

• In the manual cooking mode, a standard program from the ‘Programs and favorites’ function can be chosen and edited as in ‘Stage cooking’ mode.
• By selecting the manual function in the plus menu, a popup will appear: ‘Switch to oven mode?’. After confirmation, the display will switch to the stage cooking mode if the selected program has more stages.

Programs and Favourites

Automatic programs

• You can use ‘automatic programs for baking and roasting by selecting a dish from a list of pre-programmed dishes. First, select the type of dish and then the dish itself from the available list.
• All the program categories have a picture. When a dish is selected, the program settings will appear. The name of the dish and the name of the active selection are shown in the text bar.
• In the settings, first, a picture of the dish is visible (not editable), the weight (depending on the dish) (if it is editable), the intensity (not always editable), and the cooking time. If necessary, adjust the intensity and/or the weight.
• Favorites (see chapter ‘ Finish display’)
• You can select your own stored recipes in ‘favorites’.
• If there are no saved recipes, a pop-up will appear: ‘No saved dishes’.
• The name of the recipe appears in the text bar and the saved oven settings are shown.

Egg timer

The egg timer can be used independently of the oven function.

1. Press the timer key.
2. Change the time by rotating the selection knob.
   • The longest possible timer setting is 23:59.
3. Confirm the setting by pressing the confirm key.
   • The egg timer is started.
   • To cancel the timer, set the time back to 0:00 and confirm by pressing the confirm key
   • To close the egg timer menu, press the timer key or the stop key.
4. When the egg timer goes off, a pop-up will appear with the text ‘Egg timer expires’ and an acoustic signal will sound. Press the stop key to switch off the signal and close the pop-up menu.
   • The sound will stop automatically after approximately 2 minutes.

Child lock

The oven’s control panel can be locked by means of the Child Safety Lock, to protect the oven against unintended use.

1. Press and hold the left navigation key and the right navigation key simultaniously.
   • The appliance will go into key lock mode. A pop-up will be shown.
   • After 3 seconds the ‘Key lock is active’ pop-up will close.
   • The current state of the appliance will be visible.
   • If the key lock has been activated during a cooking process, the process will keep running.
   • If a key is pressed during the key lock, the ‘Key lock is active’ popup will show again.
   • The stop key is still active during lock mode. If the appliance is switched off, the process will stop. To turn the appliance on again, deactivate the key lock mode.
2. To deactivate the key lock mode, press and hold the left navigation key and the right navigation key simultaneously again.

Warming

Regenerate

• This mode is used to warm already-cooked dishes. The use of steam means there is no loss of quality. Taste and texture are preserved as though the dish is freshly cooked. Various dishes can be regenerated simultaneously.

Plate warming

• This function is used when you want to warm tableware (plates, cups) so that the served food stays hotter for longer.
• For this function, you can set the warming-up temperature and duration.

Keep warm

• Use this function to keep already cooked food at temperature.
• For this function, you can set the food-warming temperature and duration.

Defrost

• This function uses hot air (30 ºC). Use this function for slow defrosting of frozen dishes (cakes, biscuits, cookies, bread, bread rolls, and frozen fruit).
• For this function, you can set the duration.
• Turn the food over after half the defrost time has elapsed; stir the food or break up large pieces if these are frozen together.

CLEANING

Cleaning the appliance

• Clean the appliance regularly to prevent fat and food particles from accumulating, especially on the surfaces of the interior and the exterior, the door, and the seal.
• Activate the child lock (to prevent that the appliance from being switched on accidentally).
• Clean the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
• Next wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry the surfaces.
• Remove splashes and stains on the interior surfaces with a cloth and soapy water.
• Next wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry the surfaces.
• Attention: Make sure that no water enters the vents.
• Never use abrasive cleaning materials or chemical solvents.
• Always make sure that the seal of the door is clean. This prevents the accumulation of dirt and allows you to close the door properly.

Steam clean

• With the steam clean function and a damp cloth, you can easily remove grease and dirt from the oven walls.

Using steam clean

• Only use steam clean when the oven has cooled down fully. It is more difficult to remove dirt and grease if the oven is hot.
• The steam clean program takes 30 minutes.
• Food particles on the enamel walls will be sufficiently soaked after  30 minutes so that they can be removed with a damp cloth.

1. Remove all accessories from the oven.
2. Select the ‘Steam clean’ function
3. Press the confirm button to start steam clean.

Please note: Do not open the door during the cleaning process.

Cleaning the Water Tank Filter

If the water tank filter is dirty, you can clean it under the tap.

1. Remove the suction tube with the filter.
2. Clean it out under the tap and put it back into position. Ensure that the filter touches the base of the water tank.

Descaling

• During the steam process, there can be an accumulation of mineral deposits in the steam system. This needs to be removed from time to time. You need to carry out this task when the ‘Appliance needs descaling’ notification is shown. If the appliance is not descaled after three notifications, the steam functions will no longer be available. Use this function only when the oven has cooled down fully. The descaling process comprises descaling and rinsing. Notifications with information and requests for actions will be shown on the display during the process.

1. Pour water mixed with the descaling agent into the water reservoir. Consult the descaling agent instructions for the correct mixing ratio.
2. Open the ‘Settings’ menu
3. Select ‘Cooking settings’
4. Select ‘Steamer settings’
5. Select ‘Descaling’ to select the function.
6. Press the confirm key to start descaling.

Note

• We advise using NOKALK/DLS for descaling. NOKALK/DLS is an extremely efficient descaling agent based purely on natural, entirely biodegradable ingredients.
• The solution is non-corrosive, not aggressive, and is environmentally friendly. As well as an effective descaling action, it also has a cleansing and anti-bacterial effect, ensuring that the appliance’s internal components are preserved in an optimum hygienic state. Therefore food’s good taste is preserved and the appliance’s service life is extended.
• Water is used for the steaming process. Water contains calcium and magnesium. Heat causes the water to condense, leaving a mineral deposit (not harmful to humans).
• If the descaling cycle is interrupted prior to the end of the cycle, the program must be restarted from the beginning.

Removing and cleaning the guide rails

• Use conventional cleaning products to clean the guide rails.
• Remove the screw using a screwdriver.
• Remove the guide rails from the holes in the back wall.

Replacing the oven light bulb

• The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination.
• The lamp is a consumer item and therefore not covered by warranty. Replace the defective lamp with a lamp of the same type.
• Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W
• The oven is fitted with a halogen lamp.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (G).
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
• Please note: the light bulb can be very hot! Use protection to remove the bulb.

1. Remove the four screws from the cover panel. Remove the cover panel, the glass, and the sealing ring.
2. Remove the faulty halogen lamp and replace it with a new one.
3. Replace the cover panel, the glass, and the sealing ring. Attention: The sealing ring needs to fit perfectly in the oven wall recess.

Removing the oven door

• Keep your fingers away from the hinges of the oven door. The hinges are spring-loaded and can cause injury if they spring back.
• Make sure that the hinge latches are applied correctly to lock the hinges.

Remove the oven door.

1. Open the door to the fully open position.
2. Lift both hinge latches (A) and pull them towards the oven door (B). The hinges will be locked in the 45° position.
3. Gently close the door until it reaches a 45° angle.
4. Remove the door by lifting and tilting it towards the oven (C). The hinges need to come out of the slots in the oven.

Install the oven door.

1. Hold the door at an angle of approximately 45° in front of the oven.
2. Insert the hinges into the slots and make sure they are both positioned correctly.
3. Open the door to the fully open position.
4. Lift both hinge latches and move them towards the oven.
5. Gently close the oven door and make sure that it closes correctly. If the door does not open or close correctly, then make sure that the hinges are positioned correctly in their slots.

Removing the oven door glass

The inside of the glass in the oven door can be cleaned. For this it must be removed from the oven door.

1. Slightly lift (1) and shift (2) the clamps at the lower left and right of the door to release the glass (A).
2. Grab the glass (A) at the bottom and gently lift (3) and shift (4) it to remove it from the upper support.
3. The inner glass (B) (depending on the model) can be removed by carefully lifting (5) and shifting (6) it to removing it from the lower support. Also remove the rubber spacers (C) from the inner glass.

Install the glass in reverse order.

SOLVING PROBLEMS

General

• If you have problems with your oven, then consult the error overview below. Should the problems persist, then please contact the Customer Services Department.

The food stays raw

• Check whether the timer has been set and you have pressed the ‘confirm key’.
• Is the door closed properly?
• Check whether a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has been activated.

The food is overcooked or undercooked

• Check whether the correct cooking time has been set.
• The keys do not respond; the display does not respond to the keys.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for a few minutes (remove the mains plug from the socket or switch the circuit breaker to off); then reconnect the appliance and switch it on.

Power failure can cause the display to reset

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for a few minutes (remove the mains plug from the socket or switch the circuit breaker to off); then reconnect the appliance and switch it on.
• Set the time again.

There is condensation in the oven

• This is normal. Wipe the oven clean after use.

The fan keeps working after the oven is switched off

• This is normal. The fan will keep working for a while after the oven is switched off.

Airflow can be felt at the door and the exterior of the appliance

• This is normal.

Steam escapes via the door or the vents

• This is normal.

Clicking sounds can be heard when the oven is working, particularly in the defrost setting

• This is normal.
• The circuit breaker switches off regularly.
• Consult a service technician.
• The display gives an error code, ERROR XX …
• (XX indicates the number of the error).
• There is a fault in the electronic module. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for a few minutes. Then reconnect it and set the current time.
• Consult a service technician if the error persists.

Storing and repairing the oven

• Repairs should only be performed by a qualified service technician.
• If maintenance is required, then remove the mains plug from the socket and contact the ASKO customer service.

Have the following information to hand when you call:

• The model number and serial number (stated on the inside of the oven door)
• Warranty details
• A clear description of the problem
• Choose a clean, dry place if you have to store the oven temporarily, as dust and moisture can damage the appliance.
• When the steam function is in use, opening the door will release an amount of steam. It’s recommended to not open the door until the program is finished.

YOUR OVEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of the appliance and packaging

• This product is made from sustainable materials. However, the appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its useful life.
• The government can provide you with information about this.
• The packaging of the appliance can be recycled. The following materials have been used:
• cardboard
• polyethylene wrap (PE)
• CFC-free polystyrene (hard PS foam)
• Dispose of these materials responsibly in accordance with legal provisions.
• The product has a pictogram of a rubbish bin with a cross through it.
• This indicates that household appliances must be disposed of separately. This means that the appliance may not be processed via the regular waste flow at the end of its useful life. You should take it to a special municipal waste depot or a sales outlet that offers to do this for you.
• Collecting household equipment separately prevents harm to the environment and public health. The materials used in manufacturing this appliance can be recycled, which provides considerable savings in energy and raw materials.

Declaration of conformity

• We hereby declare that our products comply with the relevant European directives, standards, and regulations as well as all requirements referred to in the standards.
• The appliance rating label is located on the inside of the appliance.
• When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand.
• You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organization on the guarantee card.

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