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The maximum setting is for heating liquids. After a 
certain period, the microwave's power output is reduced 
to below maximum to protect the appliance.After a 
cooling period, the microwave's full power will be 
available once more.

Setting the microwave

1

Use the function selector to set the required 
microwave power.

2

Use the rotary selector to set the cooking time.

3

Touch 

I

 to start.

The operation begins. You can see the cooking time 
counting down.

An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has 
elapsed. The signal stops prematurely if you touch the 

™ 

 symbol, open the appliance door or set the function 

selector to 0. The microwave operation has finished.

If you open the oven door during this time, the 
microwave operation is suspended. After closing the 
door, touch the 

 symbol. The operation continues.

You can use the rotary selector to change the cooking 
time at any time.

You can use the function selector to change the power 
at any time. Restart by pressing 

 I

.

You can call up the cooking time that has already 
elapsed by pressing the 

(

 symbol. Press the 

 symbol 

to return to the standard display.

Pause: 
You can touch 

H

 to suspend the operation. Touch 

 to 

continue the operation.

Switching off: 
To cancel the operation and delete the settings, turn the 
function selector to 0.

Note: It is normal for the fan to continue running, even 
when the door is open.

Oven

In oven mode, you can select from the following types of 
heating:

Setting the heating type and 
temperature

1

Use the function selector to set the required 
heating type, e.g. hot air.
The display shows the symbol for hot air 

H

 and the 

default temperature 180 °C.

2

Use the rotary selector to set the temperature.
Note: If you want, you can now set the cooking time 
for your food and delay the cooking time end to a 
later time. Touch the 

h

 symbol; the sequential 

operation menu appears. Touch 

C

 to select and set 

the "Cooking time" 

6

 function. Touch 

C

 to select 

and set the "Cooking time end" 

5

 function.

More detailed information on this is described in 
the section 

Sequential operation

.

3

Touch 

I

 to start.

The display shows the heat-up symbol 

 (only from a 

set oven temperature of 100 °C). The bar continuously 
displays the heating status. When the set temperature 
has been reached, a signal sounds and the 

 heat-up 

symbol goes out.

If the "Rapid heating" function is activated, the symbol 
for "Rapid heating" 

 appears.

Note:  You can activate and deactivate a heat-up signal 
in the basic settings. The signal sounds once the 
required temperature is reached.

Type of heating

Temperature Use

H

Hot air

40 °C

Proving yeast dough, 

defrosting cream cakes

100-250 °C

Baking cakes, small 

baked products and 

pizza on the glass tray

R

Full surface 

grill + hot air

100-250 °C

Roasting pieces of meat

Z

Full surface 

grill + circu-

lated air

100-250 °C

For bakes, toppings and 

whole poultry

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You can change the temperature at any time using the 
rotary selector.

You can change the heating type at any time using the 
function selector. Restart by touching 

.

Pause: 
You can touch 

H

 to suspend the operation. Touch 

 to 

continue the operation.

Switching off: 
To cancel the operation and delete the settings, turn the 
function selector to 0.

Calling up the current temperature: 
When you touch the 

(

 symbol, the current oven 

temperature is shown for a few seconds in the display 
(from 100 °C). Touch the 

™ 

 symbol to return to the 

standard display.

Note:  During continuous operation after heating up, 
slight deviations in temperature are normal, depending 
on the type of heating.

Rapid heating

The "Rapid heating" function brings your appliance to 
the desired temperature quickly.

To ensure an even cooking result, only put your food in 
the cooking compartment when the "rapid heating" 
phase is complete.

You must activate the "Rapid heating" function in the 
basic settings (refer to the 

Basic settings

 section).

Safety shut-off

For your protection, the appliance is equipped with an 
automatic safety shut-off. Any heating process is 
switched off after 12 hours if the oven is not operated in 
this time. A message appears in the display.

Exception: 
The long-term timer has been programmed.

Set the function selector to 0, then the appliance can be 
operated again as usual.

Full surface grill

In grill mode, you can select one of three  grill settings:

Setting the full surface grill

1

Use the function selector to set the full surface 
grill.
The display shows the symbol for the full surface 
grill 

Q

 and grill setting 3.

2

Use the rotary selector to set the grill setting.
Note: If you want, you can now set the cooking time 
for your food and delay the cooking time end to a 
later time. Touch the 

h

 symbol; the sequential 

operation menu appears. Touch 

C

 to select and set 

the "Cooking time" 

6

 function. Touch 

C

 to select 

and set the "Cooking time end" 

5

 function.

More detailed information on this is described in 
the section 

Sequential operation

.

3

Touch 

I

 to start.

You can change the grill setting at any time using the 
rotary selector.

You can change the operating mode at any time using 
the function selector. Restart by touching 

.

Pause: 
You can touch 

H

 to suspend the operation. Touch 

 to 

continue the operation.

Switching off: 
To cancel the operation and delete the settings, turn the 
function selector to 0.

Heating function

Grill setting

Use

Q

Full surface 

grill

1 (low)

For soufflés and deep 

bakes

2 (medium)

For flat bakes and  fish

3 (high)

For steaks, sausages 

and  toast

Summary of Contents for BMP 251

Page 1: ...Gaggenau Instruction manual BMP 250 251 Combi microwave oven...

Page 2: ...operations 15 End of cooking time 16 Automatic programmes 17 Setting a programme 17 Individual adjustment 17 Instructions for automatic programmes 18 Programme table 19 Individual recipes 20 Recording...

Page 3: ...years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable Always slide accessories into the cooking compartment correctly See description of accessories in the instruction manual Risk of fire Co...

Page 4: ...ive appliance may cause electric shock Never switch on a defective appliance Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box Contact the after sales service Risk...

Page 5: ...heating Causes of damage Caution Creation of sparks Metal e g a spoon in a glass must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door Sparks could irreparably damage the glass on...

Page 6: ...d information on the cooking compartment and the accessories Display and operating controls These instructions are valid for different versions of the appliance There may be minor differences dependin...

Page 7: ...ngs C Selection arrow Call up additional information Call up additional tips i Call up automatic programmes individual reci pes Save Edit settings 0 Child lock M Call up timer menu Call up long term t...

Page 8: ...s ended Condensation may appear on the door window interior walls and floor This is normal and does not adversely affect microwave operation Wipe away the condensation after cooking Accessories The ac...

Page 9: ...ll appear first for approximately 30 seconds The Initial settings menu will then appear automatically You can change the settings at any time see section entitled Basic settings Setting the language T...

Page 10: ...t 2 Confirm with Ending initial set up Initial set up complete appears in the display Confirm with The appliance enters standby mode and the standby screen appears The appliance is now ready for opera...

Page 11: ...porcelain ceramic or heat resistant plastic These materials allow microwaves to pass through You can also use serving dishes This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another You should...

Page 12: ...the fan to continue running even when the door is open Oven In oven mode you can select from the following types of heating Setting the heating type and temperature 1 Use the function selector to set...

Page 13: ...d in this time A message appears in the display Exception The long term timer has been programmed Set the function selector to 0 then the appliance can be operated again as usual Full surface grill In...

Page 14: ...5 Use the rotary selector to set the cooking time 6 Touch I to start The operation begins You can see the cooking time counting down An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed The sign...

Page 15: ...select the third phase 7 Use the function selector to set the required microwave power or oven heating type Use the rotary selector to set the cooking time temperature or grill setting 8 Use C to sel...

Page 16: ...g type temperature and cooking time 1 Touch C to select the Cooking time end 5 function 2 Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time end 3 Touch to confirm A note appears in the display...

Page 17: ...food from the oven Tips Touch to receive tips on cookware accessories and shelf position Touch to exit this display Notes Touch to view notes for the preparation The symbol is displayed for important...

Page 18: ...use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods Only defrost bread and bread rolls in the required amounts as they quickly dry and harden Place frozen bread rolls in the o...

Page 19: ...potatoes Waxy potatoes predomi nantly waxy potatoes or floury potatoes approx 6 cm thick 0 20 2 00 Ovenware without lid Cooking compartment floor Rice Rice long grain rice 0 10 0 50 Deep ovenware with...

Page 20: ...l The recipe is not saved Further recording Touch the g symbol The recording is continued 8 Further recording Touch the g symbol 9 Use the function selector to set the required microwave power or oven...

Page 21: ...e starts counting down in the display The settings for each phase are shown in the display Note You can set the temperature grill setting for a type of oven heating and the cooking time for a microwav...

Page 22: ...lector must be at 0 or Touch the M symbol The timer menu is displayed Notes If you turn the function selector to a heating function or S Basic settings while the timer or the stopwatch are running a m...

Page 23: ...touch the symbol Stopwatch The stopwatch only runs if no other function is set The stopwatch counts from 0 seconds up to 90 minutes It also has a pause function which enables you to temporarily stop t...

Page 24: ...ing are switched off The control panel is locked no key tone sounds when you touch the touch keys Once the set time has elapsed the appliance stops heating Turn the function selector to 0 Switching of...

Page 25: ...been selected only the most important information will be shown on the display after a short time Touch field colour Grey White Selects the colour of the symbols on the touch fields Touch field tone...

Page 26: ...idual settings made and reset to factory settings by pressing or cancel by pressing Note Individual recipes will also be deleted if the appliance is restored to factory settings After restoring factor...

Page 27: ...ng compartment floor ceiling and side walls Use a dishcloth and hot detergent solution or a vinegar solution Cleaning agents To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cl...

Page 28: ...ean with a dishcloth Do not use a glass scraper Area Cleaning agents Door seal Do not remove Hot detergent solution Clean with a dishcloth do not scrub Do not use a metal or glass scraper for cleaning...

Page 29: ...bulb from the packaging using a dry cloth This increases the service life of the bulb Method Note You must remove the whole appliance in order to replace the cooking compartment light Follow the inst...

Page 30: ...that a visit from an after sales service engineer is not free of charge even during the warranty period Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list This product...

Page 31: ...crowave only operation Double the amount just under double the cooking time half the amount half the cooking time You can place the ovenware in the centre of the wire rack or on the cooking compartmen...

Page 32: ...e g raspberries 300 g 500 g 180 W 7 10 mins 180 W 8 mins 90 W 5 10 mins Stir carefully during defrosting and sepa rate any defrosted parts Butter defrosting 125 g 250 g 90 W 6 8 mins 180 W 2 mins 90 W...

Page 33: ...Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food which is piled high You should therefore distribute the food so that it is as flat as possible in the container Foodstuffs should not be placed i...

Page 34: ...10 mins 600 W 12 15 mins 600 W 15 22 mins Cut the potatoes into pieces of equal size Add 1 tbsp water for every 100 g and stir Rice 125 g 250 g 600 W 4 6 mins 180 W 12 15 mins 600 W 6 8 mins 180 W 15...

Page 35: ...ut cake Springform cake tin 1 90 W 30 35 H 170 180 Fruit tart or cheesecake with shortcrust pastry Springform cake tin 2 360 W 40 50 H 150 160 Fruit pie delicate with sponge Ring cake tin or springfor...

Page 36: ...es off and on again automatically This is normal The grill setting determines how frequently this will happen Tips for braising Use ovenware with a lid for braising fish Add two to three tablespoons o...

Page 37: ...ot turn Duck breast Duck breast 2 pieces approx 500 g 250 300 g each 180 W 15 20 mins 0 Q 3 Ovenware without lid Place with the skin side up Do not turn Goose breast goose legs 700 900 g 180 W 30 40 m...

Page 38: ...longer The roast looks good but the juices are burnt Next time use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid The roast looks good but the juices are too clear and watery Next time use a larger roast...

Page 39: ...mins Place the Pyrex dish on the oven floor Dish Microwave output setting in watts cooking time in min utes Type of heating Temperature in C grill setting Notes Potato gratin 360 W 30 35 mins Q 1 Pla...

Page 40: ...in minutes Toast Wire rack 3 3 4 5 Beefburgers x 12 Wire rack and glass tray 3 1 3 30 35 Turn after of the cooking time Tips for keeping acrylamide to a mini mum when preparing food General Keep cooki...

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Page 44: ...81739 M nchen GERMANY www gaggenau com 9000926811 9000926811 en 011013 In respect of products placed onto the UK market the Producer is BSH Home Appliances Ltd Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wol...

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