▯Place the vegetables or meat in water and allow them to boil.

▯Remove the food. Chill vegetables in icy water. First rinse meat hot, and then cold.

▯Use the pasta basket (accessory FK 023 000) for easy insertion and removal of food.

▯You can salt the water, but then you should clean the appliance particularly thoroughly afterwards. Salt residues can produce corrosion.

Regenerating (warming up)

▯Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯Place the unperforated cooking insert with the prepared meal in the basis and switch back to 200°F (95°C).

▯The glass cover must be fitted.

Food

Water

Cooking

Setting

Cooking

Notes

 

quantity

insert

 

time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plated meal with meat

1 quart

Unperforated

200°F

12 - 15 min.

 

 

(1 liter)

 

(95°C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastas, starch-based side

1 quart

Unperforated

200°F

10 - 12 min.

Lightly butter the cooking insert base

dishes (500 g/1 lb)

(1 liter)

 

(95°C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vegetables (500 g/1 lb)

1 quart

Unperforated

200°F

10 - 12 min.

 

 

(1 liter)

 

(95°C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keeping warm

▯Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯Put the unperforated cooking insert with the hot food into the appliance, switch back to the 170 - 180°F (80 - 85°C) position and close the glass cover.

▯If you wish to use two cooking inserts at the same time, first put the perforated insert into the appliance and then the unperforated insert over it.

▯The glass cover must be fitted.

Extracting juice (soft fruits)

▯Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯Place the unperforated cooking insert in the basin first and then the perforated cooking insert with the berries and close the glass cover.

▯You should leave the fruit in the appliance until no more juice appears (about 120 minutes).

▯You can then squeeze the berries dry in a dishtowel to preserved the last remainders of juice.

Boiling down

▯Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯Boil down foodstuffs directly after shopping or harvesting. Prolonged storage reduces vitamin content and leads easily to fermentation.

▯Use only fruit and vegetables that are in a perfect state.

▯Meat is not suitable for boiling down in the steamer.

▯Check and thoroughly clean preserving jars, rubber rings, clamps and springs.

▯Disinfect the rinsed jars before boiling down in the steam (see Section entitled "Disinfecting").

▯Place jars in the perforated cooking insert in such a way that they do not touch each other.

▯Open the glass cover after the cooking time has ended and remove the jars once they have cooled down fully.

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Gaggenau VK 230 714 manual Regenerating warming up, Keeping warm, Extracting juice soft fruits, Boiling down
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VK 230 714 specifications

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The VK 230 714 incorporates advanced technologies that ensure consistent quality and flavor. The integrated coffee grinder uses conical burrs for even grinding, preserving the essential oils and flavors of the beans. Furthermore, the machine features a dual heating system that ensures optimal temperatures for brewing and steaming simultaneously, resulting in a rich and creamy texture for milk-based drinks.

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In summary, the Gaggenau VK 230 714 stands out not just for its aesthetic appeal but for its top-notch performance and user-friendly features. This sophisticated coffee machine embodies the essence of luxury and innovation, making it an exceptional choice for anyone seeking to elevate their coffee experience at home. Whether for a quiet morning brew or entertaining guests, the VK 230 714 promises to deliver barista-quality coffee with unparalleled convenience and style.
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