Usage, Tables and Tips

Steam Cooking

 

For steam cooking, use either the Vigorous Steam or Interval Steam

 

oven functions.

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Warning: During steam cooking, do not under any circumstances

 

open the oven door.

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Attention: Always use water only.

Cookware for Steam Cooking

Ordinary baking tins, heat-resistant tins and roasting dishes are suita- ble for steam cooking.

Do not use enamelled baking tins! Chrome steel food containers are also very suitable.

Oven Levels

The appropriate oven level can be found in the following table. Be careful to count oven levels starting from the bottom.

3 General Tips

For cooking times longer than 30 minutes or when cooking larger quantities, top up water, if necessary.

With Vigorous Steam and Interval Steam take out the grease filter; otherwise, cooking time is longer.

If not used for long periods, thoroughly rinse out the water drawer, connecting hoses and steam generator (see Chapter "Care and Clean- ing").

How to use the Steam Cooking Tables

The Tables give the required temperature settings, cooking times and oven levels for a selection of typical dishes.

Temperatures and cooking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the composition and size of the food, the quantity and type of ovenware.

If you cannot find the settings for a particular recipe, look for the one that is most similar.

Unless otherwise stated, the values given in the tables assume that steam cooking is started with the oven cold.

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AEG B8920-1 manual Usage, Tables and Tips, Steam Cooking

B8920-1 specifications

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