Cuisinart CSO-300NXA Combo Steam + Convection Oven Instructions

Cuisinart CSO-300NXA Combo Steam + Convection Oven

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

When using any electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, including the following:

• Never leave unattended while cooking to avoid possibility of fire.

• This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and similar applications such as:

  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farmhouses;
  • clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast settings

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack experience and knowledge unless, they have been given instruction and or guidance concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Use only on an appropriate benchtop and indoors only, sitting away from flammable materials such as curtains, draperies and walls of similar nature as a fire may occur if comes in contact or becomes covered during operation.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.

• This appliance is under 220V~240V use only. Check voltage to be sure the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.

• Always attach plug to unit first, then plug cord to wall outlet. To safely disconnect, press “Start/Cancel” to stop cooking cycle and remove plug from electrical outlet.

• To avoid the possibility of the unit being accidentally pulled off the working area, which could result in damage to the unit or personal injury, do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop.

• To avoid damage to the cord and possible fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord come into contact with any hot surfaces including a stovetop.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged (including the cord) in any manner or is not operating correctly.

• Do not operate this appliance in an appliance cabinet or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance cabinet, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the unit is in contact with the walls of any cabinetry or on closing the cabinet door and touching the unit.

• Keep hands hair and clothing away during operation to reduce the risk of injury.

• Always unplug from the electrical outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may be hazardous.

• At no time, before or during cooking and cleaning immerse unit, plug or cord in water, or any other liquids similarly under running water too – this is to protect against the starting of a fire and electric shock that could induce injury to persons. If the unit, plug or cord should fall into water or other liquids, unplug the cord from the electrical output immediately. DO NOT reach into the water.

• Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven except the baking pan with aluminium foil – this will cause overheating of the oven.

• The top of the oven, steam vents and any other opening should always be clear 15cms of any other object while in use.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Surfaces marked with this symbol will be very hot to touch during use – only use handles and/or knobs. DO \

• NOT TOUCH until the unit has cooled down.
  Oversized foods, aluminium food packages and utensils must not be inserted in the oven as this can create a risk of fire or electric shock.

• No object should ever be rested on the glass door. This includes cooking utensils and baking dishes.

• Do not place sealed or airtight containers in the oven.

• Do not place paper, cardboard, plastic or similar products in the oven

• Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal, glass or ceramic in the oven.

• Use extreme caution when removing trays, pans, racks or disposing of grease and oils or when moving the unit itself that may contain hot oils or grease to avoid burns.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock.

SPECIAL CORDSET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over unintentionally or pulled on by children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Before using your Combo Steam + Convection Oven for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base, cover and controls with a damp cloth.
Be sure to thoroughly clean all accessories before first use. The oven rack, baking pan, grilling rack and crumb tray are dishwasher safe. Rinse water reservoir in hot, sudsy water.
Before using your Combo Steam + Convection Oven, ensure it is 15cm away from the wall or from any items on the countertop. Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces.
DO NOT STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF THE OVEN. IF YOU DO, REMOVE THEM BEFORE YOU TURN YOUR OVEN ON. THE EXTERIOR WALLS GET VERY HOT WHEN IN USE.

PARTS & FEATURES

• A. Water Reservoir
  1.4–litre removable reservoir for all functions requiring steam, & for oven steam-cleaning.

• B. Blue Backlit LCD Digital Display
  Shows cooking function with icon, temperature & cooking time. Also displays clock, heater elements in use, toast shade & fill-water indicator.

• C. Blue Backlit Program Dial/Button
  Use to select from 9 cooking functions, set the temperature, cooking time & the LCD display clock.

• D. Self-Clean Button
  Steam-clean.

• E. Light Button
  Illuminates interior to monitor cooking progress for 2 minutes.

• F. Start/Cancel Button
  Starts & stops the active function, cooking time & temperature selected. Green LED illuminates around the button to indicate the cooking cycle has begun.

• G. Drip Tray
  The drip tray comes already positioned in your steam oven & designed to collect excess liquid. The drip tray slides out from the bottom front of the oven.

• H. Baking Pan
  Use with Grilling/Steaming rack & use alone when baking or roasting.

• I. Oven Rack
  Four-position rack for multiple cooking functions: See page 6.

• J. Crumb Tray
  Sits underneath the heating elements to catch crumbs. Remove when using steam functions

• K. Grilling/Steaming Rack
  Designed to fit into the baking pan for use when grilling or steaming.

• L. Cord Storage (not shown)
  Wraps around rear of unit for a clutter-free benchtop.

• M. Water Drain (not shown – at the rear of oven)
  Collects excess water from steaming foods. Always empty the water tank after use. Before use, ensure cap is tightly closed before refilling reservoir.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

COOKING FUNCTIONS

The large blue-backlit LCD screen is easy to view while clearly displaying the function, time, temperature and toast shade you have selected. Indicators also let you know if top, bottom or both elements are heating and when to “Add Water” to the reservoir.

OVEN RACK POSTION GUIDE

All our recipes give you step-by-step directions and indicate oven rack position for best results. WARNING: While toasting, DO NOT USE the lower or upper grill rack positions as this may result in a fire.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place oven and appropriate accessories on a clean, dry, flat surface. Make sure oven interior and accessories have been cleaned and dried thoroughly before use.

2. Open the unit using the handle on the door, pulling it downward until it rests comfortably in place.

3. Before cooking, position the oven rack for the cooking function being used. Refer to the Cooking Functions Chart on page 6 and Oven Rack Position Guide on page 6 for proper positioning. Never operate the oven without the drip tray in place.

4. WHEN COOKING WITH STEAM
   Fill the water reservoir with tap water if using a function requiring steam. Remove reser-voir by lifting vertically, using the integrated handle. Invert and remove reservoir cap and fill. Replace cap and return reservoir so that it is properly seated in its original position.
   NOTE: If oven is not in use for more than 1 month, fill the water reservoir and run oven on the Steam function at 100°C for 60 minutes before using. After using the Steam Oven, ensure both the water tank and internal tank are emptied.

5. Place food in oven and close door.

6. Turn the Program dial to engage the functions menu.
   NOTE: The Program dial/button will be surrounded by a blue LED light to indicate the functions menu is engaged.

7. Scroll until the proper cooking function appears on the screen. Refer to the Cooking Functions chart on page 6 for function information.

8. Press the Program button in the center of the dial to set the function. A beep will sound and the temperature setting will start flashing.

9. Use the Program dial to select the desired temperature. Refer to the Cooking Functions chart on page 5 for temperature ranges.

10. Press the Program button again to set temperature. A beep will sound and the default time will begin flashing.

11. To increase or decrease cooking time, use the Program dial to scroll to appropriate time then press the Program button again to set the time.

12. Press the Start/Cancel button to begin cooking cycle.
    NOTE: A beep will sound and the Start/Cancel button will be surrounded by a green LED light to indicate the cooking cycle has begun. The countdown timer will begin counting down until cooking cycle is complete.
    NOTE: When you choose any of the functions with the Program button/dial (including the clean function button) if you do not then push the Start/Cancel button within 30 seconds the oven will not commence it’s operation. It will return automatically to displaying the clock time.
    NOTE: No preheating needed – food should be placed in oven before selecting cooking function and pressing start, as preheat time is minimal and incorporated into overall cooking time.

TOAST Function:

1. Slide the crumb tray into position by tilting the crumb tray under the bottom heating elements inside the unit, and pushing it to the rear wall. NOTE: The crumb tray is properly positioned if it rests flat on the interior base of the unit.
2. All toasting is done with the oven rack in the middle rack position. Refer to the Oven Rack Position Guide on page 6.
3. Turn the Program dial to engage the functions menu.
4. Scroll until the TOAST function appears on screen, then press the Program button to set TOAST. A beep will sound and the toast shade selector will start flashing.
5. Using the Program dial, select a toast shade setting between 1 and 7 (1 being lightest, 7 being darkest).
6. Press the Program button to set shade, which will appear in the display; a beep will sound and the toast shade selector will no longer flash.
7. Press the Start/Cancel button to begin toasting cycle.
   NOTE: Default countdown timer for the shade selected will now appear and begin counting down.

HEATING ELEMENTS
The top and bottom elements of the oven may be work ing even if they do not glow. DO NOT touch elements to see if they are working. Elements are programmed to work according to the function selected.

QUICK TIPS GUIDE

CHANGING SETTINGS DURING COOKING

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Keeping your oven clean and in good condition is essential to maintain its efficient operation.
The interior lining of the oven is stainless steel. Using the steam function over time can deposit mineral discolouration, this is brown and can look similar to rust. Remove gently using a light-duty nylon scourer with a cream cleanser or stainless steel cleaner applied directly to the scourer and wiping with a damp cloth.

FOR GENERAL CLEANING

Always unplug from the power outlet and allow the oven to cool before cleaning.

• To clean the exterior stainless steel housing, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. A stainless steel cleaner can be used but avoid any products that could scratch the surface.
• To clean the interior stainless steel walls, you can first loosen food debris by running the Self-Clean function,(as per the operating instructions). Wipe the oven interior with kitchen paper after to dry. Use a kitchen surface spray such as ‘Nifti’ applied to a cloth first to remove grease or dirt.
• Locate, empty and clean the slide-out drip tray at the oven base after each use.
• The baking pan and crumb tray are dishwasher safe stainless steel. The shelf rack, baking pan rack and drip tray should be hand washed.
• Wash the water tank and screw cap in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and allow to dry. These parts are not dishwasher safe.
• Use the cord storage tabs on the back to wrap the cord when moving. Don’t allow the power cord to contact the hot surface of the oven when in use.

AFTER USING, THE STEAM FUNCTIONS OR SELF-CLEAN

• Always remove any excess water or moisture from the oven walls and racks using kitchen paper or cloth after using any steam functions or self-clean.
• Leave the door in the ajar position to allow oven to air dry for a period.
• Ensure there is no moisture under the crumb tray. Remove the crumb tray when steaming or using self-clean.
• Remove and empty the slide-out drip tray at the base of the oven after each use.
• We recommended emptying the water reservoir after each use. Replace with fresh water each time you need to use a steam function.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The crumb tray which sits on the base of the oven, and the drip tray which slides out from the bottom of the oven must be wiped clean and dry each time after steaming to avoid damage to the oven.
The water drain which is located at the back of the oven must also be emptied after each use.

HOW TO CLEAN THE DOUBLE GLASS DOOR.

This oven features a double glass door for heat insulation. Water condensation inside the oven and between the glass door panels is normal once used on the relevant steam functions ( i.e.Steam, Super Steam, Bake Steam , Steam Grill).
This is normal operation for a steam oven. Condensation will dissipate over time but to accelerate the process it is recommended to:

• Open the door ajar to the first position and allow the oven to air dry
• Select Convection Bake setting on 230ºC for approx. 5 mins with the door ajar

The additional glass door panel can be removed using a Philips head screwdriver and carefully removing the attachment screws and then side brackets.

HOW TO DRAIN THE INTERNAL WATER SYSTEM

If you do not plan to use your oven for an extended period, and at the end of each decalcification process, empty the water tank and drain excess water from the internal steaming system.

• Remove the external water tank from the oven by lifting it vertically using the handle. Unscrew the valve cap, empty wash and dry.
• A small amount of water is held in the internal steaming system, to empty locate the water drain nozzle (with a black screw cap) at the oven’s rear.
• Position a tray or container under the drain spout to catch any water released.
• Turn the cap slowly counterclockwise to remove.
• Tilt the oven back slightly as necessary to empty all of the water from the tank.
• When finished, replace the cap by rotating it clockwise until secure. Do not overtighten.

DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time. These deposits can cause damage to the machine. For best performance from your Combo Steam + Convection Oven, decalcify annually for average use and twice a year for heavy use.

To decalcify:
Remove the reservoir from the unit and empty it completely. Set oven to the Steam function at 100°C for 30 minutes. Press the Start/Cancel button and let the oven run until the “Add water” alert sounds.
While the unit is running, add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to the reservoir. When the “Add water” alert sounds, return reservoir to the unit. Wait 30 seconds and press the program button to reset the Steam function at 100°C for 75 minutes. Press the Start/Cancel button and let the oven run until the “Add water” alert sounds.
Remove the reservoir and rinse out with fresh clean water. Fill the reservoir halfway with clean water. Return the reservoir to the unit. Wait 30 seconds and press the program button. Oven will resume from the point at which the cycle was interrupted. Let the oven run until the “Add water” alert sounds or the timer runs out.
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