Operating modes
en
11
For temperature settings above 275 °C and grill set-
ting 3, the appliance reduces the temperature to ap-
prox. 275 °C or grill setting 1 after approx. 40 minutes.
Symbol Types of heating
Temperature
range
What it's used for and how it works
Possible additional options
4D hot air
30–275 °C
Bake and roast on one or more levels.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element
in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
Top/bottom heating
30–300 °C
Traditionally bake or roast on one level. This type of heating is
ideal for cakes with moist toppings.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below.
Hot air eco
30–275 °C
Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element
in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment. The
food is cooked in phases using residual heat.
This type of heating is most effective between 125 and 275 °C.
Always keep the appliance door closed when cooking.
This type of heating is used to determine the energy consump-
tion in air recirculation mode and the energy efficiency class.
Top/bottom heating
eco
30–300 °C
Gently cook selected dishes.
Heat is emitted from above and below.
This heating function is most effective between 150 and 250 °C.
This type of heating is used to measure the energy consumption
in the conventional mode.
Circulated air grilling
30–300 °C
Roast poultry, whole fish or larger pieces of meat.
The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The
fan circulates the hot air around the food.
Grill, large area
Grill settings:
1 = low
2 = medium
3 = high
Grill flat items such as steak and sausages, or make toast. Grat-
inate food.
The entire area below the grill element becomes hot.
Grill, small area
Grill settings:
1 = low
2 = medium
3 = high
Grill small quantities, such as steak, sausages or toast. Gratinate
small quantities of food.
The central area below the grill element becomes hot.
Pizza setting
30–275 °C
Cook pizza or dishes that require a lot of heat from below.
The bottom heating element and the ring-shaped heating ele-
ment in the back wall heat the cooking compartment.
Intensive heat
30–300 °C
Prepare dishes with a crispy base.
The heat is emitted from above and more intensively from below.
Slow cooking
70–120 °C
Slowly and gently cook seared, tender pieces of meat in un-
covered cookware.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below at a low tem-
perature.
Bottom heating
30–250 °C
Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie.
Heat is emitted from below.
Drying
30–150 °C
Dry herbs, fruit or vegetables.
Keeping food warm
60–100 °C
Keep cooked food warm.
Plate warming
30–70 °C
Plate warming.
CoolStart function
30–275 °C
For quickly preparing frozen products at position 1. The temper-
ature depends on the manufacturer's instructions. Use the
highest temperature specified on the packaging.
The cooking time is as specified, or shorter.
Preheating is not useful.
5.2 Microwave power settings
This is where you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.
The microwave power settings are levels and do not always correspond to the exact wattage that the appliance uses.
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