AEG Compact Oven KS8404721M User Manual

4.After 1 minute check the hardness of
the water according to the table below.
The colours of the reaction zones
continue to change after 1 minute.
Do not consider this in the
measurement.
5. Set the hardness of the water in the
menu: Basic Settings.Test stripHardness of the
water12Test stripHardness of the
water34
The black squares in the table
correspond to red squares on the test
strip.
You can change the hardness level of the
water in the menu: Basic Settings / Water hardness.
After a power cut you...

Sym-
bolMenu itemApplicationVarioGuideContains recommended oven settings for a wide
choice of dishes. Select a dish and start the cook-
ing process. The temperature and time are only
guidelines for a better result and can be adjusted.
They depend on the recipes and the quality and
quantity of the used ingredients.
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...

Sym-
bolSubmenuDescriptionFactory SettingsResets all settings to factory settings.6.3  Submenu for: CleaningSymbolMenu itemDescriptionTank EmptyingProcedure for removing the residual water
from the water drawer after use of the
steam functions.Steam Cleaning PlusProcedure for cleaning stubborn dirt with
the support of an oven cleaner.Steam CleaningProcedure for cleaning the appliance when
it is slightly soiled and not burned several
times.DescalingProcedure for cleaning the steam genera-
tion circuit...

Heating functionApplicationGrillingTo grill flat food and to toast bread.Fast GrillingTo grill flat food in large quantities and to toast
bread.Bottom HeatTo bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve
food.DefrostThis 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.Moist Fan BakingTo prepare baked goods in tin on one shelf posi-
tion. To save energy during cooking. This function
must be used in...

6.5 SpecialsHeating functionApplicationKeep WarmTo keep food warm.Plate WarmingTo preheat plates for serving.PreservingTo make vegetable preserves such as pickles.DryingTo dry sliced fruit (e.g. apples, plums, peaches)
and vegetables (e.g. tomatoes, zucchini, mush-
rooms).Dough ProvingSteam humidifying action improves and speeds
up the dough proving, prevents surface drying
and keeps the dough elastic.Steam RegeneratingFood reheating with steam prevents surface dry-
ing. Heat is distributed a gentle and...

6.6 Submenu for: VarioGuide
Food Category: Fish/SeafoodDish
Fish
Fish, bakedFish FingersFish fillet, thinFish fillet, thickFish fillet, frozenWhole small FishWhole Fish,
steamedWhole small Fish,
grilledWhole Fish, grilledWhole Fish, grilledTroutSalmonSalmon filletWhole SalmonPrawnsPrawns, freshPrawns, frozenMussels-
Food Category: Poultry
DishBoned Poultry-Boned Poultry -Dish
Chicken
Chicken Wings,
freshChicken Wings, fro-
zenChicken Legs, freshChicken Legs, fro-
zenChicken Breast,
poachedChicken, 2...

Dish
Pork
ChipolatasSpare RibsPork Knuckle, pre-
cookedPork JointLoin of PorkLoin of Pork Loin of Pork,
smokedLoin of Pork, poach-
edPork NeckPork ShoulderRoast Pork Cooked Ham
Veal
Veal KnuckleLoin of VealRoast Veal 
Lamb
Leg of LambRoast Lamb Saddle of LambLamb Joint, medi-
umLamb Joint, medi-
um Dish
Game
Hare
• Leg of Hare
• Saddle of Hare
• Saddle of HareVenison
• Haunch of Veni- son
• Saddle of Veni- sonRoast Game Loin of Game 
Food Category: Oven Dishes
DishLasagne-Lasagne/Cannello-
ni,...

DishQuiche Lorraine-Savory Flan-
Food Category: Cake/Pastry
DishRing Cake-Apple Cake, cov-
ered-Sponge Cake-Apple Pie-Cheese Cake, Tin-Brioche-Madeira Cake-Tarte-Swiss Tarte, sweet-Almond Cake-Muffins-Pastry-Pastry Stripes-Cream Puffs-Puff Pastry-Eclairs-Macaroons-Short Pastry Biscuits-Christmas Stollen-Apple Strudel, fro-
zen-Cake on TraySponge DoughYeast DoughCheese Cake, Tray-Brownies-Swiss Roll-DishYeast Cake-Crumble Cake-Sugar Cake-
Flan Base
Short Pastry Flan
BaseSponge Mixture
Flan Base
Fruit...

DishBroccoli, whole-Cauliflower, Florets-Cauliflower, whole-Carrots-Courgette Slices-Asparagus, green-Asparagus, white-Pepper Stripes-Spinach, fresh-Leek Rings-Green Beans-Mushroom Slices-Peeling Tomatoes-Brussels Sprouts-Celery, cubed-Peas-Eggplant-Fennel-Artichokes-Beetroot-Black Salsify-Cabbage Turnip
Stripes-White Haricot
Beans-Savoy Cabbage-
Food Category: Custards/Terrines
DishEgg Custard-Flan Caramel-Terrine-Dish
Eggs
Eggs, soft boiledEggs, medium
boiledEggs, hard boiledEggs, baked
Food Category:...

6.7 Activating a heating
function
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Press 
 to confirm.
3. Set the temperature.
4. Press 
 to confirm.
6.8  Steam cooking
The water drawer cover is in the control
panel.
WARNING!
Use only cold tap 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. Press the cover of the water drawer
to open it.
2. Fill the water drawer with cold water
to the maximum level (around 950
ml)...