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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Solution 

There is no steam visible in 

Water steam above 215°F is invisible. 

This is normal

the oven.

A lot of steam escapes from the 

The appliance is calibrating or heating up 

This is normal

ventilation slots on the top.

or the operating mode has been changed.

The appliance has not yet been calibrated. Calibrate the appliance.

A lot of steam escapes from the

Soiled or loose door seal.

Clean the door seal or fit it correctly 

side of the door.

in the groove.

The “steam removal” symbol 

The steam removal function is only 

This is normal

does not appear on the display.

available if the oven temperature is 
below 250°

F

.

The appliance is not producing

Limescale has formed in the appliance.

Start the descaling programme.

steam properly.

The appliance does not work, 

The plug is not plugged into the mains.

Connect the appliance to the electricity.

nothing is shown on the display.

Power cut

Check whether other kitchen appliances 
are working.

Fuse blown/triggered

Check in the fuse box to make sure that 
the fuse for the appliance is OK.

Faulty operation or faulty display. 

Switch the appliance off using the fuse  
in the fuse box. Wait at least 10 seconds 
and then switch it back on. 

The appliance does not work, the 

The child lock has been activated

Deactivate the child lock (touch the 

display does not react.

(“door with lock” symbol appears ).

child lock key for at least 6 seconds).

The appliance does not heat up, 

The exhibition mode is activated.

Deactivate the exhibition mode in the 

the display is normal.

basic settings menu.

The grilling surface only lights up 

Only the side of the grilling surface is 

This is normal

around the sides, not in the middle. heated to allow for better heat distribution.

The appliance cannot be started,  

No water available in the appliance.

Check the water connection.

the display shows the  “tap” symbol.

Humming noise when switching on

The drain pump starts to operate.

This is normal

Appliance has been switched off 

This is normal: automatic rinsing when 

for several days

being switched on again.

There is a “pop” noise during  

Cold/warm effect caused by extreme

This is normal

cooking .

temperature difference.

Error message E003, E303, E115,  The appliance is too hot.

Switch off the appliance and let it cool

E215 appears in the display.

down.

Another error message appears 

Technical fault

Call the after-sales service.

in the display (Exxx).

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Summary of Contents for BS 270-6.1

Page 1: ...Steam Oven BS 270 271 6 1 BS 280 281 6 1 Gaggenau Use and Care Manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...and Heating Mode 15 Broiling 16 Operation Noises 16 Temperature Setting Not Shown on Display 16 Current Oven Temperature Display 16 After Every Use 16 Misting 17 Steam Removal 17 Meat Probe 18 Progra...

Page 4: ...king Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes Do not leave open doors unattended Do not heat or warm unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause the container to b...

Page 5: ...o Installation Instructions for details This appliance is intended for normal family household use only It is not approved for outdoor use See the Warranty If you have any questions contact the manufa...

Page 6: ...door closed Do not leave the oven door half open the hot air can cause damage to adjacent cabinets The cooling fan will continue to run for a while and will then switch off automatically Avoiding Dam...

Page 7: ...es to different models The pictures of this manual show the model BS 270 271 The operation is identical for all models Display and controls Ventilation openings Do not obstruct oven vents Glass cerami...

Page 8: ...or left Display In the top part of the display is the status bar or a call up menu The lower part shows the different settings Touch keys The keys on the left and right beside the display are touch se...

Page 9: ...30 Stainless steel cooking insert GN 1 3 perforated 40 mm deep 1 5l GN 124 230 Stainless steel cooking insert GN 2 3 perforated 40 mm deep 3l GN 340 230 Roaster in cast aluminium GN 2 3 height 165 mm...

Page 10: ...on a cake temperature 85 450 F grilled toast Grilling with humidity Casserole dishes gratin temperature 85 450 F Dough proofing Raising yeast dough the perfect temperature setting temperature 85 120...

Page 11: ...e fomat setup menu appears on the screen The time fomat can be either 12 hour format AM PM or 24 hour format The 24 hour format is pre selected 2 You can change the time format using the centre f key...

Page 12: ...our tap water Fill the phial with mains water up to the 5 ml marker 2 Add indicator solution drop by drop until the colour changes from purple to yellow Carbonate hardness content 1 drop 1 KH 1 25 e 1...

Page 13: ...t escape from the oven than during normal use Calibration takes about 15 minutes Note If the oven has not yet been calibrated s is shown beside the current oven temperature when you press the a info k...

Page 14: ...screen between 23 00 and 6 00 o clock if the oven is on standby Note The display contrast depends on the vertical viewing angle You can adjust the contrast of the display in the basic settings Activat...

Page 15: ...ating Mode 1 Turn the function knob until the required heating mode appears on the screen 2 Set the temperature knob to the required temperature Temperature moisture level and cooking mode symbol appe...

Page 16: ...cool the electronics of the appliance The fan may temporarily switch to the higher setting even if you have not changed the temperature and heating mode setting During steam operation the following no...

Page 17: ...to the oven interior This cools down the oven interior the steam condenses This reduces the steam escaping when opening the door Caution Hot water may drip from the door when opened You can use the s...

Page 18: ...hes off automatically when the programmed temperature has been reached 1 Preheat the oven to the desired setting 2 Insert the tip of the meat probe into the meat 3 Put the meat in the oven Connect the...

Page 19: ...ast pork 162 176 F Back of pork medium rare 149 158 F well done 176 F Meat loaf 185 F Fillet of pork 149 158 F Veal Fillet of veal rare 122 126 F medium rare 136 140 F well done 158 167 F Roast veal w...

Page 20: ...eheated oven Add about 5 minutes to the cooking time if the oven has not been preheated Only open the oven door for a short time and quickly put the food in If you use only one level place the cooking...

Page 21: ...ooking time insert in F in in minutes Long grain rice 1 2 lb 2 cups of water unperforated 210 100 30 35 Basmati rice 1 2 lb 2 cups of water unperforated 210 100 25 30 Lentils 1 2 lb 3 cups of water un...

Page 22: ...pork collar shoulder wire rack unperforated 320 370 60 meat probe Refer to the chapter Meat Probe for tips on using the meat probe and the temperature table for the different meats Poultry Dish Cooki...

Page 23: ...100 6 9 Hake whole 1 lb 12 oz unperforated 190 100 25 30 Tips Take the meat from the fridge one hour before cooking Briefly sear the meat not boiled fillet of beef from all sides in a hot pan on the h...

Page 24: ...udding rice pudding Miscellaneous Dish Cooking Temperature Moisture Cooking time insert in F in in minutes Vegetable flan in a glass dish 3 lb wire rack 210 100 60 70 Potato gratin unperforated 360 39...

Page 25: ...rforated 1 2 3 broiling moisture 360 35 40 1 5 kg potatoes Vegetable casserole unperforated 1 2 3 broiling moisture 360 35 40 1 5 kg vegetables Courgette au gratin unperforated 2 3 broiling moisture 3...

Page 26: ...15 20 Ring cake yeast dough wire rack 320 350 30 60 45 50 Fruit pie made with yeast dough unperforated 320 350 0 40 55 Cookies unperforated 300 350 0 10 20 Quiche fruit tart wire rack 370 410 0 30 45...

Page 27: ...re rack 280 3 5 Baguette frozen wire rack 280 8 10 Tip To regenerate larger amounts use the unperforated cooking insert Frozen bread or cake bake from frozen at 30 moisture mist twice Dough Proofing R...

Page 28: ...weight and shape of the frozen food Always freeze your food flat or in single pieces this shortens the defrosting time Only defrost the amount that you will need to prepare Please observe defrosted f...

Page 29: ...juice comes out You can squeeze the food in a dish towel afterwards to gain the remaining juice Blanching Dish Cooking insert Temperature Moisture Cooking time in F in in minutes Vegetables for exampl...

Page 30: ...the notes on the packet note the time needed for maturity will be lengthened if you use cold milk to produce the yogurt On completion place the yogurt in the fridge Add skimmed milk powder to the milk...

Page 31: ...down independently of all other settings of the appliance You can enter a maximum value of 90 minutes Setting the Timer 1 Call up the timer menu The timer function M is shown on the display 2 Using d...

Page 32: ...osed The timer menu is closed immediately when you touch the b key Pausing the Stopwatch 1 Call up the timer menu 2 Using f or g select the stopwatch function N 3 Touch the l key The counter stops The...

Page 33: ...uired cooking time 4 Start the program using the b key The timer menu is closed Temperature and heating mode are shown on the display After the time has elapsed the appliance switches off A signal sou...

Page 34: ...ng g select cooking time end O The switch off time appers on the display 3 Using d set a later switch off time 4 Start using the b key The timer menu is closed Temperature and operating mode appear on...

Page 35: ...osition to the right to the light position 2 Touch the key beside the symbol V The suggested value of 28 h appears on the display 3 Using d or e set the desired duration 4 Start using the b key The co...

Page 36: ...esired recipe slot The stored settings of a programmed recipe are shown on the display Storing the Settings 1 Cook the meal with the required settings 2 Call up the memory menu when the meal is ready...

Page 37: ...gs are shown on the display The oven switches on The frame for the step that is running is in bold Switch off the temperature and function knob when the program has ended Note If the r symbol flashes...

Page 38: ...controls are locked The standby screen appears The symbol o appears in the status bar Deactivating the Child Lock 1 Touch any key The symbol p appears beside the centre left key 2 Touch the key p for...

Page 39: ...witches off the heat if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours without the controls being touched Exception The extended timer has been programmed Three dashes appear on the display Switch the tem...

Page 40: ...se the top f or g keys to move to the required option You can scroll back or forward with these keys If no key has been touched for 60 secods the menu disappears The standby screen appears All setting...

Page 41: ...ar Key tones volume In 8 levels Adjust the volume of the key tones The signal volume cannot be adjusted Display brightness In 8 levels Display contrast In 8 levels The display contrast depends on the...

Page 42: ...or switch the display messages off Key tones Sound 1 beep sound 2 click key tones off Choose the key tones The signal tone cannot be changed Child lock Child lock key not available available 12 Water...

Page 43: ...43 Reset the descaling filter capacity symbol No yes Immediately confirm a reset with the b key Water filter Filter available filter not available...

Page 44: ...Oven Interior For heavy soiling we recommend you should only use the oven cleaning gel order number 463 582 which is available through our after sales service Other cleaners can damage the oven When a...

Page 45: ...cloth as water might enter behind the glass Do not use aggressive scouring cleaning agents or glass scrapers They can scratch the surface and destroy the glass A rainbow coloured shimmer may be seen...

Page 46: ...duration appears on the display 3 Press b to start The cleaning starts 4 After the time has elapsed the second step rinsing appears on the display 5 Wipe the loosened soiling in the oven interior away...

Page 47: ...the g menu key to select the drying function The duration appears on the display 4 Press b to start Temperature and moisture level appear on the display After the time has elapsed a signal sounds The...

Page 48: ...e descaler come into contact with the frame of the oven Do not use any scouring or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the side plate How to proceed 1 Pull out the left shelf after undoing the knurled n...

Page 49: ...e or the circuit breaker in the fuse box For technical reasons the lamp cover cannot be removed Lamp must only be replaced by Gaggenau after sales service Important Do not remove the lamp cover Non co...

Page 50: ...settings remain stored even if the appliance is without electricity for several days Exhibition Mode If the x symbol appears on the standby screen exhibition mode is activated The appliance does not h...

Page 51: ...y display Switch the appliance off using the fuse in the fuse box Wait at least 10 seconds and then switch it back on The appliance does not work the The child lock has been activated Deactivate the c...

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