AEG Compact oven KS8404021M User Manual

Sym-
bolMenu itemApplicationBasic SettingsUsed to set other settings.Favourite ProgrammeContains a list of favourite cooking programmes
created by the user.
Submenu for: Basic Settings
Sym-
bolSubmenuDescriptionSet Time of DaySets the current time on the clock.Time IndicationWhen ON, the display shows the current time
when you deactivate the appliance.Set + GoTo set a function and activate it later with a press
of any symbol on the control panel.Heat + HoldKeeps the prepared food warm for 30 minutes af-...

Heating functionApplicationHalf Steam + HeatFor dishes with a high moisture content and for
poaching fish, custard royale and terrines.Quarter Steam + HeatTo bake bread, roast large pieces of meat or to
warm up chilled and frozen meals.ECO SteamWhen you use this function during cooking it al-
lows you to optimize the energy consumption. To
get more information about the recommended
settings, refer to the cooking tables with the
equivalent function.Moist Fan BakingTo prepare baked goods in tin on one...

Heating functionApplicationDefrostThis function can be used for defrosting frozen
foods, such as vegetables and fruits. The defrost-
ing time depends on the amount and size of the
frozen food.Bottom HeatTo bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve
food.Dough ProvingFor controlled rising of yeast dough before bak-
ing.Bread BakingTo bake bread.Au GratinFor dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. Also
to gratinate and brown.PreservingTo make vegetable preserves such as pickles.DryingTo dry sliced...

6.5 Steam cooking
The water drawer cover is in the control
panel.WARNING!
Do not put water directly
into the steam generator.
Use only water. Do not use
filtered (demineralised) or
distilled water. Do not use
other liquids. Do not put
flammable or alcoholic
liquids into the water
drawer.
1. Prepare the food in the correct
cookware.
2. Press the cover of the water drawer
to open it.
3. Fill the water drawer with 800 ml of
water.
The water supply is sufficient for
approximately 50 minutes.
4. Push the...

7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS7.1  Clock functions tableClock functionApplicationMinute MinderTo set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min). This
function has no effect on the operation of the
appliance. You can also activate it when the
appliance is deactivated.
Use 
 to activate the function. Press  or
 to set the minutes and  to start.
DurationTo set the length of an operation (max. 23 h
59 min).End TimeTo set the switch-off time for a heating func-
tion (max. 23 h 59 min).If you set the time for a clock function,
the...

The function stays on if you change the
heating functions.7.4  Extra Time
The function: Extra Time makes the
heating function continue after the end of Duration.
Applicable to all heating
functions with Duration or
Weight Automatic.
Not applicable to heating
functions with the core
temperature sensor.1. When the cooking time ends, an
acoustic signal sounds. Press any
symbol.
The display shows the message.
2. Press 
 to activate or  to
cancel.
3. Set the length of the function.
4. Press 
.
8.  AUTOMATIC...

9. USING THE ACCESSORIESWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.9.1  Core temperature sensor
There are two temperatures to be set:
the oven temperature and the core
temperature.
The core temperature sensor measures
the core temperature of the meat. When the meat is at the set temperature, theappliance deactivates.
CAUTION!
Only use the core
temperature sensor supplied or the correct replacement
parts.The core temperature sensor
must stay in the meat and in
the socket during the
cooking.
1. Activate the...

Wire shelf and the deep pan together:
Push the deep pan between the guide bars of the shelf support and the wireshelf on the guide bars above and make
sure that the feet point down.
Small indentation at the top
increase safety. The
indentations are also anti-tip
devices. The high rim
around the shelf prevents
cookware from slipping.10.  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS10.1  Favourite Programme
You can save your favourite settings,
such as duration, temperature or heating function. They are available in the menu:...

10.3 Function Lock
This function prevents an accidental
change of the heating function. You can
activate it only when the appliance
operates.
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Set a heating function or setting.
3. Press 
 again and again until the
display shows: Function Lock.
4. Press 
 to confirm.
To deactivate the function, press 
. The
display shows a message. Press 
 again
and then 
 to confirm.
When you deactivate the
appliance, the function also
deactivates.10.4  Set + Go
The function lets you set a...

11. HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.The temperature and baking
times in the tables are
guidelines only. They
depend on the recipes and
the quality and quantity of
the ingredients used.11.1  Inner side of the door
In some models, on the inner side of
the door you can find:
• the numbers of the shelf positions.
• information about the heating functions, recommended shelf
positions and temperatures for typical
dishes.
11.2  Advice for special heating
functions of the ovenKeep Warm
Use this...