Siemens HS958GC 1 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions
Siemens HS958GC 1 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens HS958GC 1 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Combi steam oven HS958GC.1 User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser- vices and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en Safety Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......  53 31.1 General installation instructions......  53 INFORMATION FOR USE Safety ..............  2 Preventing material damage ......  5 1 Safety Environmental protection and saving en- ergy ..............  6 Observe the following safety instructions. Familiarising yourself with your appliance ..  6 1.1 General information Cooking Functions..........  8...
  • Page 3 Safety en The telescopic shelves become hot when the Keep children under the age of 8 years away appliance is in use. from the appliance and power cable. ▶ Allow hot telescopic shelves to cool down 1.4 Safe use before touching them. Always place accessories in the cooking com- ▶...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety If the insulation of the power cord is dam- 1.5 Steam aged, this is dangerous. Follow these instructions when using a steam ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact function. with hot appliance parts or heat sources. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ▶...
  • Page 5: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en 2  Preventing material damage Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may 2.1 General damage it. ATTENTION! ▶ Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli- Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking ance door.
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection And Saving En- Ergy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy If several steam operations are carried out one after the other without wiping out the cooking compartment floor and the condensate tray afterwards in each case, the water collected may overflow and may damage fur- niture panels or bases.
  • Page 7 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en The shelf supports are equipped with pull-out rails on Symbol Meaning one or more levels, depending on the appliance type. Remote start with Home Connect is ac- You can remove the shelf supports, e.g. for cleaning. tivated.
  • Page 8 en Cooking Functions 5  Cooking Functions This is where you can find an overview of your appli- Operating ance's operating modes and main functions. mode Tip: Depending on the appliance type, additional or Cleaning Select the cleaning function for the more comprehensive functions are available to you cooking compartment.
  • Page 9 Cooking Functions en Symbol Type of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional functions Grill, small area Grill settings: Grill small quantities, such as steak, sausages or toast. Gratinate 1 = low small quantities of food. 2 = medium The central area below the grill element becomes hot.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    en Accessories 6  Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made espe- The accessories supplied may differ depending on the cially for your appliance. appliance model. Note: Accessories may become deformed if they get hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the ac- cessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
  • Page 11 You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: siemens-home.bsh-group.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
  • Page 12 en Before using for the first time 7  Before using for the first time Implement the settings for the initial configuration. Calibrate the appliance. Clean the appliance and accessories. 7.1 Determining the water hardness before switching on the appliance for the first time Malfunctions may occur when using filtered or deminer- Before using the appliance for the first time, ask your alised water.
  • Page 13 Basic operation en Start the operation. Temperature 100 °C Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heat- ‒ Duration 30 minutes ing. → "Basic operation", Page 13 a When the time has elapsed, a signal tone sounds. A Start the operation. message appears on the display confirming that the Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heat- operation has finished.
  • Page 14 en Rapid heating 8.6 Setting the type of heating and the If there is a lot of content, swipe down. If required, close the notification using ⁠ . temperature Press "Types of heating". 8.8 Sabbath-compliant use Press the type of heating that you want to use. Set the temperature using the adjustment line or dir- If you want to operate your appliance so that it is Sab- ectly via the number field...
  • Page 15 Time-setting options en Use "Start" to start the operation. Place the food in the cooking compartment. a Rapid heating starts. Cancelling rapid heating a Once rapid heating is complete, a signal tone ▶ Press "Rapid heating". sounds. "Off" appears for "Rapid heating" ⁠...
  • Page 16 en Steaming 10.3 Setting the timer a When the appliance is switched on, the display shows the settings for the current operation. The The timer runs independently during the operation. You timer is displayed in the status bar. can set the timer when the appliance is switched on or a Once the timer has elapsed, a signal sounds.
  • Page 17 Steaming en Insert the full water tank . When doing so, make A chamber vacuum-packing machine is used to heat- sure that the water tank clicks into place behind the seal the food in special air-tight, heat-resistant cooking retainers  ⁠ . bags.
  • Page 18 en Steaming Requirement: The water tank has been filled. If the wa- 11.4 Setting added steam ter tank runs dry during operation, a message appears Requirements on the display. Operation is stopped. ¡ Observe the information about the respective operat- → "Filling the water tank", Page 16 ing mode.
  • Page 19 Meat probe en Remove the water tank. a When the steam jet has finished, the operation con- Carefully remove the lid of the water tank. tinues to run as normal. Depending on the opera- Empty the water tank, clean it with detergent and tion, the steam jet can be triggered again if neces- then rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
  • Page 20 en Meat probe 12.2 Inserting the meat probe Poultry Insert the meat probe into the thickest part of the breast, pushing it in as far as Use the meat probe supplied or order a suitable meat possible. The meat probe can be inser- probe from our customer service.
  • Page 21 Meat probe en 12.5 Core temperatures of different foods a The adjustment values and how long the appliance has already been in operation are shown on the dis- This is where you can find the suggested core temper- play. If the appliance is connected to Home Con- atures for different foods.
  • Page 22: Dishes

    en Dishes 13  Dishes The "Dishes" operating mode helps you to use your ap- Select a cooking method that contains the following pliance to prepare different meals by selecting the op- value: timum settings automatically. ¡ To the exact degree You can adjust the temperature and the core temperat- 13.1 Cookware for dishes ure.
  • Page 23 Favourites en Category Food Category Food Bakes, Bake, savoury, fresh, cooked ingredi- Defrosting Fruit, vegetables soufflés ents food Potato gratin, raw ingredients, 4 cm Preserving, Preserving food deep extracting Extracting juice Lasagne, fresh juice, steril- Sterilising bottles Lasagne, chilled ising Bake, sweet, fresh Sous-vide Meat Fruit crumble...
  • Page 24 en Childproof lock 14.2 Selecting favourites 14.3 Changing favourites If you have saved favourites, you can use these to set You can change your saved favourites at any time. the operation. Press "Favourites". Press "Favourites". Press the required favourites. Press the required favourites. Next to the title of the favourite, press ⁠...
  • Page 25 Home Connect en Device Set- Selection Personalisa- Selection tings tion Fan run-on ¡ Minimum Dishes ¡ All time ¡ Recommended ¡ No pork ¡ Long ¡ Kosher only ¡ Very long Regional ¡ All Pull-out system ¡ Retrofitted (if 2 or 3 sets of pull- dishes ¡...
  • Page 26 en Home Connect Download the Home Connect app. Open the Home Connect app and scan the follow- ing QR code. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. 17.2 Home Connect settings You can adjust the Home Connect settings and network settings in your appliance's basic settings. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network.
  • Page 27 Cleaning and servicing en As soon as a software update is available, you will be 17.6 Data protection informed via the Home Connect app and will be able to Please see the information on data protection. start the software update via the app. Once the update The first time your appliance is registered on a home has been successfully downloaded, you can start in- network connected to the Internet, your appliance will...
  • Page 28: Appliance Door

    en Cleaning and servicing Appliance front Surface Suitable cleaning agents Information Stainless steel ¡ Hot soapy water To prevent corrosion, remove any patches of limescale, grease, starch or albumin (e.g. egg white) from stainless steel surfaces im- ¡ Special stainless steel mediately.
  • Page 29 Cleaning function "ecoClean Plus" en Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Accessories ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Enamelled accessories are dishwasher-safe. ¡ Oven cleaners Do not use stainless steel wool on steam containers made from stainless steel.
  • Page 30 en Cleaning aid "humidClean" 19.1 Cleaning recommendation 19.3 Setting the cleaning function The appliance records the type and duration of the op- Ventilate the kitchen while the cleaning function is run- eration and, if required, recommends which cleaning ning. function to use. WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! When you switch on the appliance, a notification ap- The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the pears on the display stating that you should use the...
  • Page 31 Descaling en ATTENTION! 20.2 Cleaning the cooking compartment Distilled water in the cooking compartment leads to after using the cleaning aid corrosion. ▶ Do not use distilled water. ATTENTION! The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking Mix 0.4 litres water with a drop of washing-up liquid compartment leads to corrosion.
  • Page 32 en Drying function 22  Drying function To prevent residual moisture , dry the cooking compart- To use the "Drying function" function, set "Drying ‒ ment following operation with steam. function". → "Setting the drying process", Page 32 ATTENTION! If there is water on the cooking compartment floor Setting the drying process when operating the appliance at temperatures above Requirement: → "Drying the cooking compartment",...
  • Page 33 Appliance door en Installing the condensate tray Close the appliance door fully  . Grab hold of the appliance door with both hands (on the left and Use both hands to insert the condensate tray right) and pull it upwards and out  ⁠ . an angle ⁠...
  • Page 34 en Appliance door Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand Lift out the intermediate pane  and set it down hinges  ⁠ . carefully on a flat surface. Open the appliance door and remove the door seal. a The locking levers are closed. The appliance door is secured and cannot be detached.
  • Page 35 Appliance door en 23.4 Fitting the door panes Open the appliance door and attach the door seal. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers. ▶ Keep your hands away from the hinges. Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.
  • Page 36: Rails

    en Rails Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand Close the appliance door. hinges  ⁠ . Note: Do not use the cooking compartment again until the door panes have been correctly fitted. a The locking levers are closed. The appliance door is secured and cannot be detached.
  • Page 37 Rails en Push on the side of the tab marked PUSH behind Note: the rail, and push the rail to the rear. Further information: 24.4 Attaching the pull-out rail Note: The pull-out rails only fit on the right or left. Make sure when you fit them that you can pull them out to- wards the front.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Release the PUSH tab. Pull the pull-out rail out as far as it will go and slide it back in. Note: Further information: a The retainer clicks into place. 25  Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Read the troubleshooting information before contacting Improper repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The time is not dis- Basic setting has been changed. played when the ap- ▶ Change the basic setting for the time display. pliance is switched → "Basic settings", Page 24 off. Home Connect is not Different causes are possible. working properly.
  • Page 40: Disposal

    ▶ Next time, set lower or higher values. Tip: A lot of other information about the food preparation and corresponding adjustment values can be found in the Home Connect app or on our website siemens-home.bsh- group.com . 26  Disposal 26.1 Disposing of old appliance...
  • Page 41: Information Regarding Free And Open

    A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found line at siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the online at siemens-home.bsh-group.com among the ad- additional documents on the product page for your ditional documents on the product page for your appli- appliance.
  • Page 42 2 levels tion and corresponding adjustment values can be ¡ Baking tins/dishes on 2 wire found in the Home Connect app or on our website racks siemens-home.bsh-group.com . 3 levels ¡ Baking tray 30.1 General cooking tips ¡ Universal pan Take note of the following information when cooking all ¡...
  • Page 43: How It Works

    How it works en Roasting in uncovered cookware ¡ The perforated steaming tray, size XL, is the best option here. To catch any liquid that drips down, ¡ Use a deep roasting dish. slide the universal pan into the cooking compart- ¡...
  • Page 44 en How it works 30.6 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Sponge cake, delicate...
  • Page 45 How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Tarte flambée Universal pan 240-250 10-18 Bake, savoury, cooked Ovenproof dish 150-170 40-50 ingredients Potato gratin, raw in- Ovenproof dish 160-190 50-70...
  • Page 46 en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C/grill setting tensity in mins → Page 8 Long-grain rice, 1:1.5 Shallow cookware 12-17 Eggs, hard-boiled Perforated steam- 9-12 ing tray Preheat the appliance. Turn the dish 2/3 of the way through the cooking time. Desserts Making yoghurt Remove the accessories and shelves from the...
  • Page 47 How it works en Recommended settings for cooking whole menus Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Peeled boiled potatoes, Perforated steam- 5+5+3 1. 30 quartered ing tray, size M 2.
  • Page 48 en How it works The protective envelope of the vacuum-sealing bag re- – Pieces of meat or fish that have been vacuum- tains the nutrients and flavours. The low temperatures sealed together are not pressed directly against and the direct transfer of heat allow precisely controlled one another.
  • Page 49 How it works en ATTENTION! Use scissors to open the vacuum-sealing bag. Place Risk of damage to kitchen units all of the food and liquid into the container. ▶ Do not fill the water tank a second time for the You can use the stock or marinade to make a sous-vide cooking.
  • Page 50 en How it works Food Accessory/ Type of Temperat- Steam intens- Cooking time Tips for sous-vide cookware heating ure in °C in mins cooking Potatoes, peeled, Wire rack 35-45 Recipe tip: Vacuum- quartered, 800 g seal along with Universal pan some butter and salt.
  • Page 51 How it works en Recommended settings for proving dough Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Rich dough, e.g. pan- Bowl on wire rack 40-45 40-90 ettone White bread Bowl on wire rack 35-40 30-40 Reheating...
  • Page 52 en How it works ¡ Shelf positions when baking on 3 levels: ¡ Hot water sponge cake – Baking tray: Shelf position 5 – When baking on 2 levels, place the springform – Universal pan: Shelf position 3 tins at diagonally opposite corners of the wire –...
  • Page 53: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions en Recommended settings for steaming Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware heating °C tensity in mins → Page 8 Peas, frozen, two con- 5+3+1 tainers Steam containers, XL size Universal pan Broccoli, fresh, 300 g Steam containers, XL size Broccoli, fresh, one con- Steam containers,...
  • Page 54 en Installation instructions ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manu- facturer. ATTENTION! Carrying the appliance by the door handle could break it. The door handle cannot sup- port the weight of the appliance. ▶ Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle.
  • Page 55 Installation instructions en 31.4 Installation underneath a hob If the appliance is installed under a hob, the following The minimum worktop thickness a is based on the minimum dimensions must be adhered to (including required minimum clearance ⁠ . substructure, if applicable). Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm...
  • Page 56 en Installation instructions ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- ¡ Contact protection must be guaranteed by the in- ance with the diagram. stallation. ¡ If the display on the appliance remains dark, it has not been connected correctly. Disconnect the appli- ance from the mains and check the connection.
  • Page 57 Installation instructions en Screw the appliance into place. Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. Note: The gap between the worktop and the appliance 31.11 Removing the appliance must not be closed by additional battens. Thermal insulation strips must not be fitted to the side Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
  • Page 60 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001666516* 9001666516 (030323)

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