AEG Steam oven BS836680KM User Manual

							When the water hardness exceeds the
values in the table, fill the water drawer
with bottled water.
1. Take the four colour change strip
supplied with the steam set in the
oven.
2. Put all the reaction zones of the strip
into the water for approximately 1
second.
Do not put the strip into the running water!
3. Shake the strip to remove the excess
of the water.
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
water1Test stripHardness of the
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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.  QUICK GUIDE6.1  Using the touchscreen
• To scroll the menu use a quick gesture or drag your finger across thedisplay.
• The strength of the gesture determines how fast the screen
moves.
• The scroll movement can stop by itself or you can stop it immediately if
you touch the display.
• The chosen function activates when you release the finger from the
display.
• To activate a menu function touch the display on the selected function.
• You can change any parameter shown on the display when you touch it.
• To set the required function, time or temperature you can scroll through
the list or touch the option you want
to choose.• When you activate a heating function
the  Menu  does not appear on the
display. Touch the display anywhere and the  Menu appears again.
• When the appliance is active, and some of the symbols disappear from
the display, touch the display
anywhere. All the symbols come back
on.
• After you set some functions a pop- up window appears with additional
information.
• The temperature can switch places on the display with other functions that
are in the bottom right and left
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							When you press and hold an
option in the menu, a short
description of the option
appears.6.2  Quick Guide to the menuMenu FunctionsHeating FunctionsSpecialsCleaningFavouritesTimersSet Minute MinderSet DurationSet End TimeSet Start TimeElapsed TimeMenu OptionsLampChild LockScreen LockHeat + HoldSet + GoAssisted CookingCookbookVarioGuideSousVide Cook-
bookSousVide Vario-
GuideLast and most usedLast usedMost usedBasic SettingsFast heat-upCleaning ReminderDisplaySoundLanguageTime and DateDEMO modeWater hardnessService7.  DAILY USEWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.7.1  Operating the appliance
To operate the appliance you can use:
• manual mode  - to set a heating
function, temperature and cooking time manually.
• automatic programmes (Assisted
Cooking)  - to prepare a dish when
you do not have a knowledge or experience in cooking.
7.2  Operating the menu
1. To activate the appliance touch: 
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2. Touch:  Menu.
3. Scroll through the menu to find the
function that you want to activate.
4. To activate the function just tap it on
the display.
5. To return to the previous menu
touch: 
 or  Menu .
6. To deactivate the appliance touch:
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							7.3 The menu in overviewA. Return to menu
B. Current menu level
C. List of functions
Main menu
Menu itemDescriptionFunctionsIt contains a list of the heating functions, specials,
cleaning and favourite programmes.TimersIt contains a list of clock functions.OptionsIt contains a list of other options for Safety func-
tions, Lamp, Heat + Hold, Set + Go.Assisted CookingIt contains a list of automatic cooking pro-
grammes.Last and most usedIt shows which function was last used and which
are the most used.Basic SettingsIt contains a list of basic settings.7.4  Submenu for: FunctionsA. Return to menu
B. List of heating functions
C. List of available options
D. More options7.5  Setting a heating function
1. Scroll through the functions to find
the one you want and touch it.
2. To change the temperature touch
the temperature shown on the
display and scroll through the list to
find the one you need.3. Touch the temperature to confirm it.
4. To activate the function touch:  Start.
An acoustic signal sounds when the appliance is at approximately the set temperature. The signal sounds again at
the end of the cooking time.ENGLISH13Menu
Timers Options
Functions B
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Heating Functions Special
Cleaning
Favourites
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							To go back to the previous menu touch: Menu .You can see a description of
the heating function or
create a default function on
a pop-up window. Hold your
finger on the selected
heating function for longer
than 2 seconds. When you
set a heating function as
default it appears as the first
function when you activate
the appliance again.A. Return to menu
B. Pop-up window
C. More options7.6  Submenu for: Heating FunctionsAu GratinBrown finish for dishes like lasagna or potato gratin.
Also for gratinating and browning.Frozen FoodsTo prepare convenience food with a golden crunchy
finish, eg. French Fries, Wedges.GrillingTo grill bigger items of food like Roast Beef.Fast GrillingTo grill flat food and to toast bread.Top/Bottom HeatTop and bottom heat for baking and roasting on one
oven level.Pizza SettingBaking on one oven level for dishes with crispy bases
like Pizza and Quiche. Set the temperatures 20-40 °C
lower than when using Top/Bottom Heat.Turbo GrillingHot air roasting for larger meat joints or poultry with
bones on one shelf position. Also for gratinating and
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							True Fan CookingHot air for multiple dishes and for baking on up to
three oven levels at the same time. Set the oven tem-
peratures 20-40 °C lower than when using Top/Bottom
Heat.Full Steam100% steam for preparing vegetables, fish, potatoes,
rice, pasta or special side-dishes.Humidity LowLow level of humidity by combining steam and hot air.
It is suitable for cooking meat, poultry, oven dishes
and casserols.Humidity MediumMedium level of humidity. It is combining steam and
hot air and is suitable for cooking stewed and braised
meat as well as bread and sweet yeast doughs.Humidity HighHigh level of humidity for cooking delicate dishes like
custards, flans, terrines and fish.SousVide CookingVacuum cooking with steam at a low temperature for
meat, fish, seafood, vegetables and fruit. The food
needs to be vacuum sealed in plastic pouches before
using this function.Bread BakingTo bake bread with a steam shot in the beginning for a
crusty surface.Slow CookingSlow roasting to prepare very tender and succulent
roasts.Bottom HeatTo reheat cakes for a crunchy bottom and to preserve
food.Moist Fan BakingTo prepare baked goods in tin on one shelf position.
To save energy during cooking. This function must be
used in accordance with the cooking tables in order to
achieve the desired cooking result. To get more infor-
mation about the recommended settings, refer to the
cooking tables.The lamp may automatically
deactivate at a temperature
below 60 °C during some
oven functions.7.7  Submenu for: SpecialsDryingFor drying of sliced fruits like apples, plums, peaches
and vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini or mush-
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							DefrostTo defrost frozen food.Keep WarmTo keep food warm.Steam RegeneratingSteam re-heating for previously cooked food directly
on a plate.Plate WarmingTo preheat your plate for serving.Dough ProvingFor controlled rising of yeast dough before baking.Yogurt FunctionThis function can be used for preparing yogurt. The
lamp is switched off during this function to keep the
temperature low.PreservingTo preserve vegetables e.g. mixed pickles in glasses
and liquid.7.8  Submenu for: CleaningWARNING!
Refer to "Care and
cleaning" chapter.RinsingProcedure for rinsing and cleaning the steam genera-
tion circuit after frequent use of the steam functions.DescalingProcedure for cleaning the steam generation circuit
from residual limestone.Steam CleaningProcedure for cleaning the appliance when it is slightly
soiled and not burned.Steam Cleaning PlusProcedure for cleaning stubborn dirt with the support
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							7.9 Water drawerA.Lid
B. Wave-breaker
C. Drawer body
D. Water-filling hole
E. Scale
F. Front buttonYou can remove the water drawer from
the appliance. Push it gently on the front button.
After you push the water drawer, it will
self-extract from the appliance.
You can fill the water drawer in two ways:
• leave the water drawer inside the appliance and fill it by means of a
water jar,
• detatch the water drawer from the appliance and fill it from a water tap.
When you fill the water drawer from the water tap, carry the drawer in the
horizontal position in order to avoid
water spilling.
When you fill the water drawer, insert it in
the same position. Push the front button
until the water drawer is inside the
appliance.
Empty the water drawer after each use.CAUTION!
Keep the water drawer away from hot surfaces.7.10  Steam cookingWARNING!
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 and extract it from the
appliance.
2. Fill the water drawer with cold water
to the maximum level (around 950
ml).
Use the scale on the water drawer.
The water supply is sufficient for
approximately 50 minutes.
3. Put the water drawer to its initial
position. 
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							If the water drawer is wet
after you fill it with water,
wipe it with a soft cloth
before you insert it in the
appliance.
4. Activate the appliance.
5. Prepare the food in the correct
cookware.
6. Select a steam heating function and
the temperature.
7. If necessary, set the function
Duration or Set 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. 
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.
At the end of a steam
cooking cycle, the appliance
cooling fan runs at a higher
speed to evacuate in a
better way the excess of
steam. This is normal.7.11  SousVide Cooking
• With no evaporative losses of flavour volatiles and moisture, food keeps its
full aroma
• Tender texture of meat and fish
• Food keeps all minerals and vitamins • Less spices are necessary as food keeps its natural flavour
• Better workflow as it is not necessary to prepare and serve food at thesame time and place
• Low cooking temperature minimizes the risk of overcooking
• Portioning of the food makes it easy to holdPreparing the food
1. Clean and cut the ingredients.
2. Season the ingredients.
3. Fill the ingredients in suitable
vacuum bags.
4. Vacuum seal the bag to make sure
that you remove as much air as
possible.
5. Cold storage of the bags is
mandatory in case the cooking
procedure is not done immediately.
6. Continue with the function: SousVide
Cooking following applicable
cooking table indications for the
considered type of food or the
assisted cooking recipes.
7. Open the pouch and serve.
8. Optional: finish the food with a final
searing or grilling e.g. for meat to
achieve a nice crust and the typical
roast flavour.
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							Cooking with this function
causes residual water on the
vacuum bags and in the
cavity. After the cooking
process open the door
carefully to avoid the water
dropping on the furniture.
Use a plate and a towel to
take out the vacuum bags.
Dry out the door, the water
drop collector in the bottom
and the cavity with a soft
cloth or a sponge. 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.7.12  Submenu for: FavouritesA. Return to menu
B. Favourite programme
C. List of functionsA list of previously saved settings. You can also store the current settings suchas: duration, temperature or heatingfunction. You can set up to 20programmes, which are shown on a list in
an alphabetic order.Menu itemDescriptionRunRun the previously saved favourite.DeletePermanently remove this previously saved favour-
ite.RenameChange or correct the previously saved name.7.13  Saving a favourite
programme
1. To save the current settings of a
heating function touch 
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2. Choose: New from current settings.
3. Enter the name of the favourite
programme and touch  OK. ENGLISH19 Gran’s apple crumble
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							7.14 Submenu for: TimersA. Return to menu
B. Current set duration time
C. Reset duration time
D. End time
E. Start timeMenu itemDescriptionSet Minute MinderTo set and start a countdown, the timer will be
shown on the main screen and an alarm will sound
when the timer has finished counting down. This
timer will not interrupt the cooking and is also
available when the oven is switched off. Scroll to
set, the timer will start automatically.Set DurationTo set and start a countdown, the timer will be
shown on the main screen and the oven will stop
and an alarm will sound when the timer has finish-
ed counting down.Set End TimeTo set the switch-off time for the current settings.Set Start TimeTo set the switch-on time for the current settings.Elapsed TimeShow, hide or reset the timer that counts up when
pressing the start button. The elapsed time is only
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