Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front view.........................................................4
Controls and displays ...............................................5
Accessories supplied ...............................................6
Optional accessories ................................................7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the water hardness level ......................................15
Location .........................................................15
Opening and closing the door........................................16
Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before each use...................................................18
Programming steps in brief ..........................................18
Programme chart ..................................................19
Switching on and selecting a programme...............................20
Altering the recommended temperature ................................20
Setting a cooking duration...........................................21
Starting a programme ..............................................21
Interrupting a programme ...........................................22
Changing a programme ............................................23
At the end of the cooking duration ....................................24
After use.........................................................25
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Suitable containers ................................................26
Steaming ........................................................27
Reheating........................................................31
Defrosting .......................................................32
Cooking whole meals...............................................34
Blanching........................................................34
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