ASKO OCS8464A1 Electric Steam Graphite Oven Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: ASKO

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Safe use
Installation
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ASKO OCS8464A1 Electric Steam Graphite Oven Instruction Manual

Important! Read these instructions before use!

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Safe use

If the safety instructions and warnings are not followed, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any resulting damage.
WARNING: this appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Do not store anything of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
This appliance is only designed for household use.
Use it only for food preparation.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- farm houses;
- bed and breakfast type environments
Keep the supply cord away from hot surfaces.
Never cover the ventilation openings.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
In connection with electrical safety, the appliance may not be cleaned with high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
WARNING: Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be heated in airtight packaging as they can explode.
In preparing meals containing alcohol, high temperatures may cause the alcohol to evaporate.
The vapour can catch fire if it comes into contact with hot parts.
Do not use the appliance for storing flammable materials or materials that warp easily.
Ensure that food is always heated thoroughly. The time required for this depends on many factors including the quantity and type of food. Any bacteria present in the food are only destroyed if the food is heated at a temperature higher than 70 °C for more than 10 minutes. Allow the food to cook for longer if you are not sure if the food has been heated through.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
The gaps between the windows of the door are for ventilation and cooling of the windows during use.
This prevents the windows from getting too hot on the outside. Moisture/condensation or dirt can get between the windows through these openings. Tips on cleaning can be found on our website.
Use oven gloves or a pot-holder to remove dishes and accessories from the appliance.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
Remove all excess spillage and utensils before cleaning with pyrolytic self cleaning function.
If, for cleaning, the controls have to be set to a position higher than for normal cooking purposes (pyrolytic), the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children should be kept away.
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
WARNING: If the (glass) control panel is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
WARNING: Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and keep the door closed.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items in the oven.
The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination.
Appliance operation is safe with and without tray guides.
When the appliance has this symbol (IEC 60417-50410) Caution: Hot surface!
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Never heat longer than necessary, and remember that food continues to cook after it is removed from heat.

Safe use of microwave/combi-microwave

WARNING: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, theoven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
WARNING: the contents of feeding bottles and babyfood jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
WARNING: do not try to use the microwave with the door open. Microwave radiation can be dangerous.
Do not use the appliance in damp areas or near taps.
The microwave is insulated. Nevertheless, heat transfer always occurs, with the outer casing of the appliance heating up. This heating up falls well within the norm.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
Place a plastic spoon in a cup if you want to boil a liquid (for example water). It is possible for a liquid to boil without bubbling. As soon as you take the cup out of the microwave, the liquid can suddenly start to boil furiously and spit out of the cup, which may scald you.
A microwave is only safe if the door closes properly! Never place an object between the door of the microwave and ensure that the door and the door seal are always clean.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
Self-combustion is possible if you heat small quantitiesof dry or powdery products in the microwave (such as when drying herbs). Switch off and disconnect the appliance if something in the microwave catchesfire or if smoke is observed (take the plug out of the plug socket/switch off the automatic fuse(s) or set theswitch in the fuse box to zero). Keep the door closed tosmother any flames.
Never switch the microwave on if it is empty as this may damage the microwave.
Remove metal strips from plastic bags and use bowls and dishes that are microwave safe.
Always first check on the packaging how food should be placed in the microwave. In general, liquids or foodstuffs in air-tight packaging may only be heated after pricking a few holes in the packaging. This is because pressure builds up during heating.
Prick the skin of meat, chicken or fish with a fork or other pointed object. This prevents spitting.
The microwave should be cleaned regularly and all food remains should be removed. Remnants of crumbs and moisture absorb microwaves and increase cooking time. Food remnants can also damage the interior which may result in hazardous situations.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. Unless the user manual states that it is allowed in some situations.
For appliances being used equal or higher than 900 mm above the floor and having detachable turntables and have no bottom hinged door. Care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

A microwave is not suitable for:

preserving foods;
heating of frying oil.

Safe use of oven/steam oven

The oven has a fan that cools the oven casing. The fan may run for some time after the oven is switched off.
Do not place accessories on the open oven door.
Close the oven door during cooking.
Open the oven door carefully; hot steam will escape.
Do not store flammable materials in the oven.
Frozen products such as pizzas should be cooked on the grid shelf. If the baking tray is used, it may become deformed due to the large differences in temperature.
Never cover the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil. The foil blocks heat flow, which may result in inferior cooking results. This can also damage the enamel of • Smaller quantities require a shorter cooking time. When the cooking times given in recipes are used, you might burn them.
Never pour cold water on the hot oven floor. This can damage the enamel.
Fruit juices can result in stains on the oven floor that are difficult to remove. When cooking moist pastries (such as apple pie), use a baking tin/griddle/roasting tin as a drip tray.
Spilled food containing sugar or fruit juices, such as prune juice or rhubarb, can damage the colour of the enamel. It is advisable to clean the oven immediately after it has cooled down. Note: the water in the steam oven insert pan is still hot!
Heat and steam resistant baking tins should be used in the steam oven. Silicone baking tins are not suitable when combining hot air circulation and steam.
Do not use baking tins that have areas of rust. Even tiny patches can lead to rust in the oven interior.

Installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Do not connect a damaged appliance.
This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer!
Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts.
The manufacturer can only guarantee that original parts meet safety requirements.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The electrical connection must comply with national and local regulations.
The wall plug socket and plug should always be accessible.
If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. This is also applicable for appliances with a supply cord and plug when the plug is not accessible after installing the appliance. Using an omnipolar switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the fixed wiring will fulfil this requirement.
The equipment should not be connected to the network via a multi-plug socket or extension lead, as the safe use of the equipment can then not be guaranteed.
WARNING: Never open the appliance casing.
The casing may only be opened by a service technician.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply beforestarting any repair work.
Freestanding micro wave ovens shall not be placed ina cabinet.
Unless the installation instructions state to the contrary, the appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
Do not connect the appliance to power supply if an ELCB (earth-leakage circuit breaker) is installed in the power supply circuit.

If you decide to discontinue using the appliance because of a fault, we recommend you cut off the cable after removing the plug from the plug socket. Take the appliance to your municipality’s waste disposal site.