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 do not have to set the hardness level of the water again.
6.  DAILY USEWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.6.1  Navigating the menus
1.Activate the appliance.
2. Press 
 or  to select the menu
option.
3. Press  to move to the submenu or
accept the setting.At each point you can go
back to the main menu with
.
6.2  The menus in overview
Main menuSym-
bolMenu itemApplicationHeating FunctionsContains a list of heating functions.RecipesContains a list of automatic programmes.FavouritesContains a list of favourite cooking programmes
created by the user.CleaningContains a list of cleaning programmes.Basic SettingsUsed to set other settings.SpecialsContains a list of additional heating functions.ENGLISH11                  
						

							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 appliance.Fast Heat UpWhen ON, the function decreases the heat-up
time.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-
ter a cooking cycle finished.Time ExtensionActivates and deactivates the time extension
function.Display ContrastAdjusts the display contrast by degrees.Display BrightnessAdjusts the display brightness by degrees.Set LanguageSets the language for the display.Buzzer VolumeAdjusts the volume of press-tones and signals by
degrees.Key TonesActivates and deactivates the tone of the touch
fields. It is not possible to deactivate the tone of
the ON / OFF touch field.Alarm/Error TonesActivates and deactivates the alarm tones.Water hardnessTo sets the water hardness level (1 - 4).Cleaning ReminderReminds you when to clean the appliance.DEMO modeActivation / deactivation code: 2468ServiceShows the software version and configuration.www.aeg.com12                  
						

							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 from residual limestone.RinsingProcedure for rinsing and cleaning the
steam generation circuit after frequent use
of the steam functions.6.4  Heating FunctionsHeating functionApplicationTrue Fan CookingTo bake on up to two shelf positions at the same
time and to dry food. Set the temperature 20 - 40
°C lower than for the function: Top/Bottom Heat.Pizza SettingTo bake food on one shelf position for a more in-
tensive browning and a crispy bottom. Set the
temperature 20 - 40 °C lower than for the func-
tion: Top/Bottom Heat.Slow CookingTo prepare tender, succulent roasts.Top/Bottom HeatTo bake and roast food on one shelf position.Frozen FoodsTo make convenience food like e.g. french fries,
potato wedges or spring rolls crispy.Turbo GrillingTo roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones
on one shelf position. Also to make gratins and to
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							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 accordance with the cooking ta-
bles in order to achieve the desired cooking re-
sult. To get more information about the recom-
mended settings, refer to the cooking tables. This
function was used to define the energy efficiency
class acc. to EN 60350-1.Au GratinFor dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. Also
to gratinate and brown.Bread BakingUse this function to prepare bread and bread rolls
with a very good professional-like result in terms
of crispiness, colour and crust gloss.Quarter Steam + HeatTo bake bread, roast large pieces of meat or to
warm up chilled and frozen meals.Half Steam + HeatFor dishes with a high moisture content and for
poaching fish, custard royale and terrines.Full SteamFor vegetables, fish, potatoes, rice, pasta or spe-
cial side-dishes.The lamp may automatically
deactivate at a temperature
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							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 even way,
which allows to recover taste and aroma of food
as just prepared. This function can be used to re-
heat food directly on a plate. You can reheat
more than one plate at the same time, using dif-
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							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 halfWhole Chicken Whole Duck -Whole Goose -Whole Turkey -
Food Category: Meat
Dish
Beef
Prime Boiled BeefBraised meat Meat Loaf
Roast Beef
RareRare MediumMedium Well DoneWell Done 
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							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, frozen-Pasta-Potato Gratin-Vegetables au Gra-
tin-Sweet Dishes-
Food Category: Pizza/Quiche
Dish
Pizza
Pizza, thinPizza, extra toppingPizza, frozenPizza American, fro-
zenPizza, chilledPizza Snacks, frozenBaguettes au Gratin-Tarte Flambée-Swiss Tarte, savoury-ENGLISH17         
						

							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 Flan
Short Pastry Fruit
FlanSponge Mixture
Fruit FlanYeast Dough
Food Category: Bread/Rolls
Dish
Rolls
RollsRolls, pre-bakedRolls, frozenCiabatta-
Baguette
Baguette, pre-
bakedBaguette, frozen
Bread
Bread CrownWhite BreadYeast PlaitBrown BreadRye BreadWholegrain BreadUnleavened BreadBread/Rolls, frozen
Food Category: Vegetables
DishBroccoli, Florets-www.aeg.com18 
						

							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: Side Dishes
DishFrench Fries, thin-French Fries, thick-French Fries, frozen-Croquettes-Wedges-Hash Browns-Boiled Potatoes,
quartered-Boiled Potatoes-Potatoes in their
jacket-Potato Dumplings-Bread Dumplings-Yeast Dumplings,
salty-Yeast Dumplings,
sweet-Rice-Tagliatelle, fresh-Polenta-When it is necessary to
change the weight or the
core temperature of the
dish, use 
 or  to set
the new values.
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							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) until the acoustic signal sounds or
the display shows the message.
The water supply is sufficient for
approximately 50 minutes.
Do not fill the water drawer over its maximum capacity. There is a risk of
water leakage, overflow and furniture
damages.
3. Put the water drawer to its initial
position.
4. Prepare the food in the correct
cookware.
5. Activate the appliance.
6. Select a steam heating function and
the temperature.
7. If necessary, set the function
Duration 
 or End Time .
The first steam shows after
approximately 2 minutes. An acoustic
signal sounds when the appliance is
at approximately the set
temperature.
The signal sounds at the end of the
cooking time.
8. Deactivate the appliance.
9. Empty the water drawer after the
steam cooking is completed.
Refer to the function: Tank Emptying.CAUTION!
The appliance is hot.
There is a risk of burns.
Be careful when you
empty the water drawer.When the water drawer is
running out of water, an
acoustic signal sounds and
the water drawer needs to
be refilled to continue the
steam cooking as described
above.Let the appliance dry fully
with the door open.
To speed up the drying you
can heat up the appliance
with hot air at temperature
150 °C for approximately 15
minutes.
Steam can condensate on the bottom of
the cavity and the visibility inside the
appliance can be limited. If this occurs,
dry the cavity when the appliance is cool.
6.9  Heat-up indicator
When you activate a heating function,
the bar on the display comes on. The bar shows that the temperature increases.
When temperature is reached the buzzer sounds 3 times and the bar flashes and
then disappears.
6.10  Fast Heat Up Indicator
This function decreases the heat-up time.
Do not put food in the oven
when the Fast heat up
function operates.
To activate the function, hold  for 3
seconds. The heat-up indicator
alternates.
6.11  Residual heat
When you deactivate the appliance, the
display shows the residual heat. You can
use the heat to keep the food warm.
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