Siemens IQ500 CP465AGB0 Series, Instruction Manual, Page: 11 / 48

Getting to know your appliance
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Rotary selector
Use the rotary selector to change the adjustment values
that are shown in the display and highlighted.
In most selection lists, e.g. programmes, the first
selection follows the last.
For values, e.g. weight, you have to turn the rotary
selector back the other way when you reach the
minimum or maximum value.
Operating modes
Your appliance has various operating modes which
make your appliance easier to use.
You can find more precise descriptions of these in the
corresponding sections.
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Types of heating
To make sure you always use the right type of heating
to cook your food, we have explained the differences
and applications below.
The symbols for each type of heating help you to
remember them.
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Default values
For each type of heating, the appliance specifies a
default temperature or level. You can accept this value
or change it in the appropriate area.
Steam
You can use the steam function on its own or in
combination with all types of heating and the microwave
function.
To ensure optimum use of the steam function, remove
the wire rack. Insert the glass tray at shelf position
3 and insert the steam container into the glass tray.
Steam levels
Different intensity levels are available when using the
steam function. The steam levels can be selected by
touching
‹
. The selected steam level is shown in the
display.
Microwave
A variety of microwave power settings that are suitable
for different types of food and food preparation are
available. The microwave settings do not always
correspond exactly to the wattage used by the
appliance.
The following microwave settings are available.
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Operating mode Use
Types of heating
~
"Operating the appliance"
on page 15
There are various finely tuned heating
types for the optimal preparation of
your food.
Microwave
~
"Microwave" on page 16
You can use the microwave to cook,
heat up or defrost your dishes more
quickly.
Steam
~
"Steam" on page 19
There are various finely tuned steam
levels for the optimal preparation of
your food.
Microwave combined opera-
tion
~
"Setting the microwave to
combined operation"
on page 18
In addition to a type of heating, you
can switch the microwave on for this.
Steam combination
~
"Setting the steam
combination" on page 20
In addition to a type of heating, you
can switch the steam function on for
this.
Cleaning
~
"Cleaning function"
on page 30
Different cleaning functions are avail-
able: Descaling and rinsing.
Basic settings
~
"Basic settings"
on page 28
You can change your appliance's
basic settings to suit your needs.
Type of heating Tempera-
ture
Use
3
Hot air 40 °C Let yeast dough rise, defrost
cream cakes.
100-230 °C For baking and roasting on one
level.
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Grill Grill settings:
1
= low
2 = medium
3 = high
For grilling flat items, such as
steaks or sausages, for making
toast, and for au gratin dishes.
4
Hot air grill-
ing
100-190 °C For roasting poultry, whole fish
and larger pieces of meat.
Level Intensity Use Display indicator
1 low For defrosting vegeta-
bles, meat, fish and fruit.
2 medium For preparing desserts,
fish and sausages.
3 high For cooking vegetables,
fish, side dishes, for
extracting juice from
fruit and for blanching.
Microwave setting Maximum cooking time
90 1 hour 30 mins
180 1 hour 30 mins
360 1 hour 30 mins
600 1 hour 30 mins
1000 30 minutes