Table of contents 1 Safety precautions 6 Symbols used ..................... 6 General safety precautions .............. 7 Appliance-specific safety precautions ........... 8 Instructions for use .................. 9 2 Disposal 12 3 Using for the first time 13 4 Appliance description 14 Construction ..................... 14 Operating and display elements ............ 15 Cooking space..................
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6.10 Switching the appliance off .............. 33 7 GourmetGuide 35 Recipe book ..................... 35 Own recipes ..................... 37 Soft roasting ..................... 41 Keep warm * .................... 44 8 EasyCook 45 Overview of food groups ............... 45 Selecting foods and starting .............. 46 9 Favourites 47 Creating favourites ..................
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12.3 Cleaning the appliance door.............. 58 12.4 Cleaning the door seal................ 59 12.5 Replacing the door seal................. 59 12.6 Replacing the door seal on pyrolysis appliances...... 60 12.7 Replacing the halogen light bulb ............ 61 12.8 Cleaning the accessories and shelf guides........ 62 12.9 Pyrolytic self-cleaning ................
Safety precautions Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in dam- age to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal Information about the operating instructions ▸...
1 Safety precautions General safety precautions ▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! ▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental cap- abilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
1 Safety precautions Appliance-specific safety precautions ▪ READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE. ▪ WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements. Chil- dren under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli- ance unless they are constantly supervised.
1 Safety precautions ▪ See the 'Accessories' section for the proper use of insertable parts. Instructions for use Before using for the first time ▪ The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/ electrician carry out the necessary work.
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1 Safety precautions ▪ If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power sup- ply immediately. ▪ Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before closing the appliance door. ▪ Objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were accidentally switched on should not be stored in the cooking space or the heatable ap- pliance drawer.
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1 Safety precautions ▪ Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appli- ance door poses a danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or rest on the ap- pliance door or use it as a storage surface. ▪...
Disposal Packaging ▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection ▪ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety ▪...
Using for the first time Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps should be taken: ▸ Remove the packaging and transportation material as well as any blue pro- tective film from the cooking space. ▸...
Appliance description Construction Operating and display elements Ventilation opening Door handle Appliance door Heatable appliance drawer * * Depending on model...
4 Appliance description Operating and display elements 12:00 Display Action buttons Digital display Switch on the adjusting knob/ap- (duration/timer/time) pliance Menu buttons Overview of touch buttons Operating modes GourmetGuide EasyCook User settings Favourites Heatable appliance drawer/plate warmer * * Depending on model Timer Cooking space illumination Switch off...
4 Appliance description Cooking space Using protective inserts or aluminium foil can damage the appli- ance. Do not place any protective insert or aluminium foil on the floor of the cooking space. Appliance door Temperature sensor Door seal Grill/top heat Hot air blower Levels (labelled) Cooking space illumination...
4 Appliance description Accessories Incorrect handling can cause damage! Do not use knives or cutting wheels on the accessories. TopClean baking tray ▪ Baking tin for flans and biscuits ▪ Use together with the wire shelf as a drip tray ▪...
4 Appliance description Food probe ▪ For measuring the core temperature of food For recommended food probe temperatures, see «EasyCook». Not suitable for temperatures of over 230 °C. There must be a dis- tance between the food probe and the roof of the cooking space of at least 5 cm.
Operating modes Overview of operating modes All the operating modes and fast heating are described below. Follow the advice given in «Tips and tricks» (see page 49) and in «EasyCook». Top/Bottom heat Temperature range 30–280 °C Temperature range for pyrolysis appli- 30–300 °C ance Recommended value...
5 Operating modes Hot air Temperature range 30–250 °C Temperature range for pyrolysis appli- 30–280 °C ance Recommended value 180 °C Level 1 + 3 or 2 (or 1 + 3 + 2) A heating element behind the back wall of the cooking space heats up the air inside the cooking space, which is circulated evenly.
5 Operating modes Grill Temperature range 5 levels Recommended value Level 3 Level 3 or 4 The cooking space is heated by the grill element. Uses ▪ Flat food for grilling, e.g. steaks, chops, chicken parts, fish and sausages ▪ Gratinating ▪...
5 Operating modes Top/Bottom heat humid Temperature range 30–250 °C Recommended value 200 °C Level 2 (or 1) The cooking space is heated by the top and bottom heating elements. The steam produced is largely retained in the cooking space. The food retains its moisture.
5 Operating modes Bottom heat Temperature range 6 levels Recommended value Level 3 Level 2 (or 1) The cooking space is heated by the bottom heating element. Uses ▪ Baking flan bases ▪ Preserving Use a dark enamelled tray or a black tray or tin for crispy results. 5.10 Fast heating For fast heating...
Using the appliance The different main menus and functions are selected by pressing the corres- ponding touch button. Selected touch buttons and functions are illuminated in white; other selectable functions are illuminated in orange. Settings and functions that cannot be selected or changed are greyed out in the various menus.
6 Using the appliance Selecting and starting the operating mode ▸ If the appliance is switched off: first press the adjusting knob. ▸ If the appliance has another menu open: press the touch button. – The selection of operating modes appears in the display. ▸...
6 Using the appliance Display overview Operating mode settings Current position of the adjusting knob / selected setting Press and go Set values / recommended val- Operating mode with symbol Symbols for settings Checking and changing the settings ▸ Select the symbol for the desired setting. ▸...
6 Using the appliance Setting a delayed start / end time The delayed start is activated when both the duration and the end time are set for the selected operating mode. The appliance switches automatically on and off again at the desired times. If you use the food probe, you will need to estimate and set the duration.
6 Using the appliance Example ▸ Select the operating mode and 180°C. ▸ At 8:00, set a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. ▸ Set the end time to 11:30. – The appliance will automatically switch on at 10:15 and off again at 11:30.
6 Using the appliance – Operation ends automatically once the target temperature has been reached – see also End of (see page 32)operation. If the meat is left in the cooking space after having switched off the appliance, the food probe temperature will continue to rise due to the residual heat.
6 Using the appliance Changing the operating mode If no operating mode is running: ▸ Select in the settings of the current operating mode. – The operating modes menu is displayed. If an operating mode is already running: ▸ Select or press the touch button.
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6 Using the appliance Checking and changing ▸ Press the touch button. – The countdown to the remaining time appears in the display. ▸ Shorten or extend the time by turning the adjusting knob. ▸ Confirm this shortening or extending of the time. When the timer finishes When the set duration is up: –...
6 Using the appliance End of operation When the set duration is up or, if the food probe is being used, when the set target temperature is reached: – The selected operating mode ends automatically. – An acoustic signal is emitted. –...
6 Using the appliance Removing food from cooking space Risk of burns! Hot air may escape from the cooking space when the appliance door is opened. The accessories get hot. Use protective gloves or oven cloths. ▸ Take the food out of the cooking space when done. ▸...
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6 Using the appliance – If the food probe is inserted, the food probe temperature is displayed. * * applies only to appliances which were produced after March 2016 or have received a software update. ▸ Press the touch button. –...
GourmetGuide The GourmetGuide encompasses several programmes which make prepar- ing meals as easy as possible for you. The following programmes can be called up: Recipes Keep warm * Soft roasting * applies only to appliances which were produced after March 2016 or have received a software update.
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7 GourmetGuide Starting a recipe For recipes that do not require preheating, place the food in the cold cooking space. ▸ If the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ▸ Press the touch button. ▸ Select ▸ Select the desired recipe book or «Own recipes».
7 GourmetGuide Aborting the recipe ▸ In the recipe settings, select . – The following appears in the display: «Should the current recipe be aborted?» ▸ To abort the recipe, select «Yes». – The recipe is aborted. Own recipes Up to 24 of your own favourite recipes can be created and saved. A recipe can consist of several steps with any operating modes, pauses and hold times, which run automatically once started.
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7 GourmetGuide For the intermediate step «Hold», the heating continues to run and the cooking space temperature remains constant. For the intermediate step «Pause», the cooking space is not heated any more and the temperature drops. After a hold or pause step, a preheating stage can be set. ▸...
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7 GourmetGuide Aborting recipe entry/change ▸ Select in the overview of the set steps. – The following appears in the display: «Do you really want to cancel the entering of the recipe?» ▸ To abort the recipe entry, select «Yes». –...
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7 GourmetGuide Adding a step ▸ Select ▸ Make the settings and confirm with Deleting a step ▸ Select . – The overview of the steps in the recipe is displayed. ▸ Select the step. – The following appears in the display: «Do you want to delete this step?».
7 GourmetGuide Soft roasting How it functions soft roasting function allows high-quality cuts of meat to be prepared gently. You can select exactly when the cooking process is complete, irre- spective of the weight and thickness of the meat. The temperature is automat- ically regulated.
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7 GourmetGuide Leg of lamb rare medium Freely select meat type – «Soft roasting seared» ▸ Season or marinate the meat. Remove any marinade made with herbs, mustard, etc. from the meat before searing. These ingredients burn easily. ▸ Salt the meat immediately before searing. ▸...
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7 GourmetGuide Selecting and starting soft roasting The longer the meat is cooked, the more tender and succulent it be- comes. This applies particularly for thicker pieces of meat. The target temperature cannot be changed once soft roasting has started. ▸...
7 GourmetGuide Inadvertently interrupting the programme ▸ If the touch button is pressed, the soft roasting programme is interrupted. – The following appears in the display: «Should be cancelled?» ▸ To continue soft roasting, select «No». – Operation is continued. Cancelling / ending soft roasting before time ▸...
EasyCook EasyCook helps you to prepare any food simply and conveniently. After choosing the food group and food, the appliance suggests the suitable operat- ing modes or GourmetGuide applications, including the settings and accessor- ies. The brochure of the same name, which you received with the operat- ing instructions, contains the same settings information in paper form.
8 EasyCook Selecting foods and starting ▸ If the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ▸ Press the touch button. – The overview of food groups is displayed. ▸ Select the food group. ▸ Select the desired type of food. ▸...
Favourites Up to 24 operating modes, GourmetGuide and EasyCook applications to- gether with the settings made can be saved as favourites. Creating favourites ▸ Select an operating mode, GourmetGuide or EasyCook application. ▸ Make the settings. ▸ Press the touch button. –...
9 Favourites Changing favourites ▸ Select the desired favourite. ▸ Adjust the settings as you wish. ▸ Press the touch button. ▸ Select the storage place or favourite that is to be overwritten. ▸ Enter the favourite name or overwrite as appropriate. –...
Tips and tricks 10.1 Unsatisfactory cooking result..when baking and roasting Result Solution ▪ The baking or roast looks ▸ Next time, set a lower temperature and good on the outside but is lengthen the operating time. still doughy or raw on the inside.
10 Tips and tricks Result Solution ▪ The baking has browned ▸ Next time, set a lower temperature and ad- unevenly. just the operating time. ▸ If using , check that the levels used correspond to «EasyCook». ▸ Do not push baking tins or bulky foodstuffs right to the back of the cooking space.
User settings 11.1 Overview of user settings Language Assistance functions Display Temperature Date Childproof lock Clock Appliance information Notifications Demo mode Pyrolytic self-cleaning (depend- Factory settings ing on model) Volume 11.2 Adjusting user settings ▸ If the appliance is switched off, first press the adjusting knob. ▸...
11 User settings 11.3 Language The language in the display can be changed. Different languages are available for selection. 11.4 Display Contrast With this function, the readability of the display can be adjusted based on how the appliance is installed. Brightness The brightness of the display can be changed.
11 User settings 11.6 Clock The following time functions are available: ▪ Time ▪ Time format ▪ Time display ▪ Mains synchronization Time format The time can be displayed in the European 24-hour time format or the US 12‑hour format (a.m./p.m.). Time display With the «Show time»...
11 User settings 11.9 Volume The acoustic signal can be set at one of two levels of loudness or can be completely switched off. An acoustic signal is emitted in the event of a malfunction even if the setting is set to «off». A short acoustic signal is emitted when the appliance is switched off even if the setting is set to «off»...
11 User settings 11.11 Temperature Temperature unit The temperature can be displayed in «°C» or «°F». ▪ °C: Degrees Celsius ▪ °F: Degrees Fahrenheit Default value for soft roasting The default value is the target temperature that is automatically set when soft roasting.
Care and maintenance Risk of burns from hot surfaces! Allow the appliance and the accessories to cool down before clean- ing them. Damage to the appliance from incorrect treatment! Do not use any abrasive or caustic cleaning agents, metal scrapers that are sharp or scratch, steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, etc.
12 Care and maintenance Never clean appliances with pyrolysis using oven cleaner as the surface could otherwise be damaged. ► Carry out pyrolysis in the case of stubborn dirt deposits (see page 63). 12.3 Cleaning the appliance door ▸ Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid.
12 Care and maintenance Reassembling the appliance door ▸ From the front, push both hinges 1 into the opening 3. ▸ Open the appliance door as far as it will go and close back the clips 2. 12.4 Cleaning the door seal ▸...
12 Care and maintenance ▸ Starting from the bottom, press the seal evenly into the groove. 12.6 Replacing the door seal on pyrolysis appliances ▸ Remove the damaged door seal. ▸ Clean the groove 3 with a slightly damp cloth. ▸...
12 Care and maintenance 12.7 Replacing the halogen light bulb WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply before re- placing the halogen light bulb. Risk of burns from hot surfaces! Allow the halogen light bulb and the appliance to cool down before replacing the halogen light bulb.
12 Care and maintenance 12.8 Cleaning the accessories and shelf guides ▪ The wire shelf and shelf guides can be cleaned in the dishwasher. ▪ The baking tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher; however, this will affect its non-stick properties. Removing and reassembling the shelf guides ▸...
12 Care and maintenance 12.9 Pyrolytic self-cleaning Danger of explosion due to deposits and cleaning agents! Remove grease or oil deposits. Do not use any chemical cleaning agents. Deposits could give rise to chemical reactions and destroy the enamel. Poisonous fumes could escape. Do not leave the appliance unattended.
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12 Care and maintenance Selecting and starting pyrolytic self-cleaning Damage to accessories from self-cleaning! Remove accessories, shelf guides, full extension roller runners, cook- ware and any other objects from the cooking space. Otherwise they can become discoloured and the surfaces may become abraded. The rolling properties of full extension roller runners deteriorate.
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12 Care and maintenance Aborting ▸ Select in the display. – The pyrolytic self-cleaning process is aborted. ▸ The residual heat can be found in the display. ▸ The appliance door remains locked until the temperature drops below 300 °C. The appliance door can only be opened once the temperature drops below 300 °C.
Trouble-shooting 13.1 What to do if … This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error message in full.
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13 Trouble-shooting … just the illumination is not working Possible cause Solution ▪ The halogen light is defect- ▸ Switch off the oven. ive. ▸ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. ▸ Replace the halogen light bulb..the cooking time seems unusually long Possible cause Solution ▪...
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13 Trouble-shooting …the appliance makes noises during operation Possible cause Solution ▪ The appliance may emit Such noise is normal. noise when operating (e.g. switching and pumping noises). … the clock is not running correctly Possible cause Solution ▪ Irregular mains frequency ▸...
13 Trouble-shooting … the following appears in the display UX/EXX see operating instructions FN XXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution ▪ An interruption in the ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the power supply. button. ▸ Disconnect from the power supply for about 1 minute.
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13 Trouble-shooting Prolonged power failure Scenario 1 * * applies only to appliances which were produced after March 2016 or have received a software update. The process involved in using the appliance for the first time is carried out after a prolonged power failure. However, only the language and time need to be reset to enable the appliance to be operated again.
Accessories and spare parts The accessories listed below, as well as spare parts, can also be ordered in addition to the scope of delivery of the appliance. Ordering is subject to a fee, except in the event of warranty claims. Please give the product family of the appliance and exact description of the accessory or spare part when ordering parts.
14 Accessories and spare parts 14.3 Spare parts Shelf guides left/right Halogen light bulb Door seal Door seal for pyrolytic appliances The halogen light bulb is also available from specialist retailers.
Technical data Dimensions ▸ See installation instructions Electrical connection ▸ See identification plate 1 15.1 Note for testing institutes The energy efficiency class according to EN 50304/EN 60350 is determined using the operating modes. Placing thermocouples between the appliance door and the seal can cause lack of leak-tightness and thus measuring errors.
15 Technical data 15.3 Product data sheet In accordance with EU Regulation No.: 66/2014 Brand – V-ZUG Ltd Type of appliance – Oven Model designation – BCSE | BCSE DV | BCSEP | BCSEP DV Mass of appliance 48 | 48 | 52 | 54 Number of cavities –...
15 Technical data 15.4 Automatic energy-saving stand-by To prevent unnecessary energy consumption, the appliance is equipped with an automatic energy-saving stand-by feature. To reduce power consumption to a minimum, select «Hide time» in the user settings. Despite automatic energy-saving stand-by, all safety features are active.
Index Disposal............. 12 Door seal Aborting Cleaning .......... 59 Changing recipes ...... 39 Replacing.......... 59 Creating your own recipe .... 39 Replacing on pyrolysis appliance .. 60 Operating mode ........ 29 Duration ............. 26 Recipes .......... 37 Recipe step ........ 38 Accessories ........
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16 Index Illumination ......... 54, 67 Initial set-up ..........9 Recipe book ........35, 71 Instruction message ........ 53 Unlocking.......... 35 Instructions for use ........9 Recipes............35 Aborting.......... 37 Action required ........ 36 Changing .......... 39 Keep warm..........44 Copying ..........
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Temperature sensor ........ 16 Temperature unit........55 Testing institutes ........73 Time display..........53 Time format ..........53 Timer ............30 Tips and tricks .......... 49 Top/bottom heat ........19 Top/bottom heat humid......22 Touch buttons........... 15 Type............... 2 U and E messages ........69 Uneven browning ........
You can find the telephone number for your nearest V-ZUG service centre at www.vzug.com→Service→Service hotline. Technical enquiries, accessories, extended warranty V-ZUG is happy to help with your general administrative and technical enquiries, orders for accessories and spare parts, or information relating to advanced service agreements.
The function buttons give you direct access to independent functions such as the timer or switching off the appliance . J21015352-R04 V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, P.O. Box 59, CH-6301 Zug info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com...
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