The A - Z of Gaggenau ovens, Combination Steam and Convection Ovens, microwaves and warming drawers
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Air cleaning catalyst
Gaggenau is the first manufacturer to produce a built-in air cleaning system for ovens. At all temperatures, the heated catalyst prevents grease and odor particles from escaping when the oven door is closed. The catalytic converter is self-regenerating and has a virtually unlimited service life.
Automatic boiling point detection
Automatically determines the boiling temperature, which is dependent on the geographical position (height above sea level). That way the cooking result will be the same, no matter where the appliance is used.
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Baking stone
This oven accessory turns the kitchen into a bread or pizza bakery in no time at all. The baking stone is heated by an internal element, similar to the cast iron roaster. The high temperatures the baking stone reaches– up to 570°F – are ideal for bread, rolls or pizzas.
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Cast iron roaster for ovens
This large-volume roasting pan, only found in the ovens of Gaggenau’s 200 series, is heated by its own heating element, which is supplied separately and plugs into a socket in the oven’s interior. As heat is transferred directly from the heating element to the roaster, both initial high and subsequent lower roasting temperatures are exact. Meat can be briefly seared with the lid off in the initial stage. This is the only roaster with which you can specify the initial searing temperature. No oil or fat burns at 375 °F, so meat does not brown at this temperature. With the lid on, cooking can continue without the need for a further appliance. If the oven door is opened, the output of the heating element automatically increases for a short time to compensate for any fluctuation in temperature. The roaster is made of nonstick coated cast aluminum and is easy to clean. A matching roaster for the roasting function of the BO 200 ovens is in development.
Catalytic special enamelling
Retrofittable cleaning aid for the interior oven walls. During the process of catalysis, dirt is broken down by oxidation with atmospheric oxygen at temperatures from about 390 °F. This cleaning takes place while the oven is in use. Higher temperatures are used for removing more intense dirt and stains: this is done when the oven is empty, and after the non-coated surfaces have been cleaned by hand. The optimum self-cleaning system for ovens, however, is the pyrolytic system (please see pyrolytic system).
Child lock
It prevents the oven from being switched on unintentionally.
Cleaning program
Soiling inside the oven is softened with the help of steam. Afterwards, the oven interior can be cleaned easily.
Combi-steaming
This method is particularly good for meat, as the combination of moist steam and convection makes it beautifully tender. At the lowest moisture setting, roasts cook in their own juice.
Convection
This corresponds to convection mode in conventional ovens. The cooking compartment is ventilated through an opening, allowing moisture that is produced to escape. This is especially important for baking dishes, which must be allowed to release moisture during cooking, otherwise the dough may become soft.
Cooled housing with temperature protection
Gaggenau ovens feature temperature protection against overheating of the built-in appliance and surrounding kitchen units. Automatic housing cooling switches on as needed, even after the oven is turned off. The fan system is virtually silent.
Cool steam system
The cool steam generated without pressure in the Combination Steam and Convection Oven transfers heat very quickly, keeps things moist and is more energy-efficient than convection. Individual flavors and aromas are better retained, as are the color and shape of what is being cooked. With pressureless steam, more nutrients, including minerals and vitamins, are maintained.
Core temperature sensor with automatic shut off
The core temperature sensor controls the temperature at the center of the food. Ovens and Combination Steam and Convection Ovens switch themselves off once the desired temperature is reached. This ensures that no matter what is being cooked, it is always cooked right through. With the exception of the ED 200 series, the core temperature sensor is removable.
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Defrosting
Ideal for the gentle thawing of deep frosted goods.
Descaling program
The evaporator tray used for steam generation in the cooking compartment can be easily descaled with this program. The water tank needs to be filled with a descaling solution. The program takes approximately 30 minutes.
Drying program
With this function, the cooking compartment can be dried using hot air. The drying process takes approximately 20 minutes and is recommended after steaming or cleaning.
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Eco plus program
In this operating mode, all energy-dependent functions of the oven are optimized to save as much energy as possible. For example, the light is switched off during cooking and residual heat in the oven interior is utilized in the baking and roasting processes.
Electronic precision temperature control
By precisely regulating the temperature, it is possible, for example, to roast large items at lower temperatures and to keep them warm for several hours without loss of quality. Roasts have never been so tender, pink and juicy.
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Function display with digital clock
The display of the EB 300, EB 200 series, and ED 200 series clearly shows the time and all the functions. The digital clock can be used as a timer independently of the function set for the appliance. The automatic cooking timer allows both the length of cooking and the actual time the oven switches itself off to be programmed up to 24 hours in advance.
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Gaggenau Clean-Enamel
Very little bakes fast onto this special, speckled blue enamelling. In most cases a simple sponge soaked in water with detergent suffices for cleaning after normal oven operation. The Clean-Enamel surface of the grill pan and baking inserts are also easy to clean.
Glass ceramic base
The movable BL 253 oven base features an easy to clean glass ceramic surface, where baking trays and roasting pans can be placed. Bread or pizza can be placed directly on the surface. Warming function can even be activated when open.
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Halogen light
The halogen lighting allows plenty of light and a good view of the oven compartment. You can check baking and roasting at all phases.
Heating element
It plugs into the socket in the cavity of all Gaggenau ovens and also heats the baking stone and cast roaster for ovens.
Heat-insulated door with multiple-fold glazing
The multiple glazing has four layers of glass. The temperature on the outer pane remains low, even when the pyrolytic process is at maximum power.
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Innowave
Innowave’s cutting-edge technology offers real microwave power settings with variable energy outputs – a much more energysaving cooking method than with conventional appliances because of the choice it offers between high, medium and low power settings. This means fast, reliable results for both cooking and defrosting. In addition, the heat penetrates greatly, so food cannot become overcooked on top or around the edges when it’s only half-cooked or not even fully defrosted in the middle. It looks and tastes better. Gaggenau’s Innowave appliances are extreamly compact, which means they’re more efficient in terms of cooking volume.
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Juice extraction
Juice can be conveniently extracted from fruit using the perforated cooking insert. The juice is collected in a non-perforated insert which is slid underneath.
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LCD function display with digital clock
The main functions navigated through the control knobs are always visible on the light LCD display. The additional functions of the touch keys only become visible when needed. The digital clock can be used as a timer independently of the function set for the appliance. The automatic cooking timer allows both the length of cooking and the actual time the oven switches itself off to be programmed up to 24 hours in advance.
Liftmatic
The lift function of the BL 253 Lift Oven makes loading and unloading nearly effortless. At the push of a button, the oven’s base can be moved to a desired position. The oven closes by the push of a button, offering finger protection in both directions. Hardly any energy loss occurs when opening the door – the heat stays inside.
Low-temperature cooking
With this professional cooking mode, meat can be cooked slowly and gently over a prolonged cooking period. A large piece of roast beef, for example, comes out perfectly, uniformly tender and pink and with an unrivaled juiciness except for a thin edge and remains that way, even hours later, until it is ready to be served. The ED 220/230 makes this possible thanks to particularly precise temperature control.
Low temperature steaming
Steaming 100% steamsaturated air at low temperature ensures optimum heat transfer without drying out, and is ideal for cooking fish.
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Memory recipes
This function saves all settings for a prepared dish so that they can be easily retrieved and reused at any time. Six dishes can be programmed, and for each dish, up to five different steps or settings can be saved – at the push of a button after every successful baking process. If the core temperature sensor is used, the respective core temperatures are saved instead of baking times. This ensures that the results are the same, even if the baked items differ in size.
Misting
Supply humidity to baking items. This is particularly useful for baking items such as baguettes from frozen dough, as well as for baking fresh bread, rolls and yeast items.
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Oven accessories
See baking stone, roasting function, cast iron roaster, rotisserie spit, heating element.
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Proofing
Low temperatures (below 120 °F) and humidity create the ideal climate for dough fermentation.
Pyrolytic self-cleaning
This program, which operates at 905 °F, removes any soiling of the oven’s interior unavoidably produced by cooking vapors during roasting and broiling. The duration of the program is set by the Gaggenau factory. During cleaning, the oven door is locked and, once the oven has cooled down, it simply needs wiping with a damp cloth. When the autopyrolysis function is in operation, the appliance automatically determines the level of soiling in the interior of the oven. The optimum cleaning time is selected automatically.
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Refreshing
Pressureless steaming is the perfect method for regenerating previously prepared dishes without loss of quality. No comparison to any other regeneration.
Roasting function
The ovens of the 200 Series can, with an additional heating element, operate the cast iron roaster for ovens (see cast iron roaster). The same heating element is used to heat the baking stone (see baking stone). Concerning the roasting function of the ovens from the BO 200 Series, a matching cast iron roaster is in development.
Rotisserie spit
Even broiling on all sides – for poultry, boned joints or meat on the bone, such as leg of lamb. Meat gets crisp and browns evenly. For best results, choose broiling or top heat as operating mode. The rotisserie spit can be used for meat weighing up to 13.2 lbs.
S
Sabbath mode
This function can keep nonperishable dishes warm from 24 to 74 hours without operating the appliance. While using this function, the light in the cooking compartment is switched off.
Safety lock
It interrupts any heating of the oven after 12 hours if it is not in use and the Sabbath mode is not activated.
Settings
A variety of settings can be programmed, including the clock, display brightness, key tones and Super-Quick preheating control. The easy to read menu has only one level and displays all options via symbols. Selections can be made at the push of a button.
Side-opening door
Appliance doors are fitted with heat-insulated glass fronts so that it is always possible to keep an eye on what is cooking. The side oven door handle is protected from high temperatures. The door itself opens to a full 180°. The location of the door hinge must be selected when ordering, since it is not reversible.
Stainless steel cooking inserts
The Combination Steam and Convection Ovens are standard equipped with a shelf and both a perforated and a non-perforated insert. These stable, highsided stainless steel inserts are ideal for use in the Combination Steam and Convection Ovens– and handy for storing items in the fridge. They can also be used as serving dishes. In addition, smaller inserts are available as optional accessories. These cooking inserts in different sizes can be used in combination to cook various dishes at the same time. They are dishwasherproof, hygienic and easy to clean.
Stainless steel cooking interior
The jointless stainless steel cooking interiors of the Combination Steam and Convection Ovens meet the highest hygiene requirements. The 60-watt halogen lighting allows good visibility during cooking.
Stainless steel warming drawer interior
The hygienic, stainless steel surface of the warming drawer means you can not only warm plates in it, but also use it for keeping food warm.
Steam-baking
The combination of high humidity level and high temperature prevents food from drying out and at the same time, allows items such as bread, poultry or roasts to stay crisp. Also, hot steam has twice the thermal transfer capacity of convection and penetrates right to the center of food.
Steaming
A better way of cooking almost anything that can be cooked in water. No vitamins nor flavor are lost. Vegetables retain their vibrant color, and have a more natural and distinctive flavor. As the steaming process is non-pressurized and the temperature stays at 212 °F, this is a much gentler method than using a pressure cooker, for example, as even non-water soluble vitamins are retained better at such low temperatures.
Steam evacuation
The steam removal function causes vapor in the cooking compartment to condense in 20 seconds at the push of a button. Reduces steam when door is open.
Super-Quick Preheating
When convection is in operation, the bottom heating element is added automatically (EB 200 series), which allows quicker heating up to the desired temperature. For example, a 200 series oven reaches a temperature of 380 °F in around 8 minutes. The appliance then switches back to the convection setting automatically. With the new BO 200 series, Super-Quick can be used in all heating modes except Eco. Under Settings, one can choose between regular and Super-Quick heating, depending on the operating mode.
Super Quick Preheating Lift Oven
The BL 253 Lift Oven is able to quickly reach desired temperatures in most heating modes by using all available heating elements at the onset of cooking.
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Temperature control
Indicates temperature increase or decrease as well as residual heat.
“Thermo-Test” actual temperature display
Precise temperature control and monitoring are especially important in the preparation of some dishes. The “Thermo-Test” feature allows you to check the temperature in the cooking compartment at any time and if, for example, you turn it down, it enables you to see when the new required temperature has been reached. Not even commercial appliances have this feature, which is highly appreciated by discerning home chefs.
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Water connection for Combination Steam and Convection Oven
Gaggenau’s Combination Steam and Convection Ovens are fully built-in and connected directly to the water supply and drainage. This means that the water supply is unlimited, dispensing with the need to handle water.
Water level warning
An acoustic signal indicates if the water tank is empty. The display shows a faucet symbol. The heating process is then interrupted. To continue, the water tank needs to be filled and re-inserted.
Water tank
A capacity of 1.4 quarts (1.3 liters) guarantees sufficient water supply. The water tank is protected from calcification as far as possible, since the steam is only generated in the cooking compartment. The tank is easy to handle and transparent, which makes it easy to check on the water level. For hygienic reasons, the tank needs to be emptied after every cooking session and must not be cleaned in the dishwasher.