This document describes the Siemens CS656GB.1B built-in oven, providing comprehensive information on its functions, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Siemens CS656GB.1B is a versatile built-in oven designed for domestic use, offering a wide range of cooking functions, including various heating types, steam-assisted cooking, and specialized programs for different dishes.
Operating Modes: The oven features an intuitive operating modes menu, allowing users to select from various heating types, steam functions, pre-programmed dishes, cleaning functions (including descaling and drying), and basic settings. The display shows current settings, and a rotary selector is used for adjustments.
Heating Types:
- 4D Hot Air: Ideal for baking and roasting on one or more levels, distributing heat evenly from the ring heating element.
- Top/Bottom Heating: Suitable for traditional baking and roasting on one level, especially for cakes with moist toppings, providing even heat from top and bottom.
- Hot Air Eco: For gentle cooking of selected foods on one level without preheating, distributing heat from the ring-shaped heating element. Effective between 125 and 250 °C, used for energy consumption measurement in air recirculation mode.
- Top/Bottom Heating Eco: For gentle cooking of selected foods, with heat from above and below. Effective between 150 and 250 °C, used for energy consumption measurement in conventional mode.
- Hot Air Grilling: For roasting poultry, whole fish, and larger pieces of meat, alternating between the grill element and fan.
- Grill, Large Area: For grilling flat items like steaks, sausages, bread, and for browning food, heating the whole grill element.
- Grill, Small Area: For grilling small quantities of food, heating the center part of the grill element.
- Pizza Setting: For pizzas and dishes requiring bottom heat, using the bottom heating element and ring heating element.
- Slow Cooking: For gentle and slow cooking of seared, tender meat in uncovered ovenware at low temperatures.
- Bottom Heating: For cooking in a bain marie and for the final baking stage.
- CoolStart Function: For quick preparation of frozen products on level 1, with temperature depending on manufacturer's instructions.
- Keeping Warm: For keeping cooked food warm (60-100 °C).
- Preheating Ovenware: For preheating ovenware (30-70 °C).
Steam Functions:
- Steaming: For vegetables, fish, side dishes, juicing fruit, and blanching (30-100 °C). Preserves nutrients, shape, color, and aroma.
- Reheating: Gently reheats food and crisps up day-old baked goods, with automatic steam activation (80-180 °C).
- Dough Proving: Accelerates yeast dough and sourdough proving, and for culturing yogurt, preventing drying (30-50 °C).
- Defrosting: Gently defrosts frozen vegetables, meat, fish, and fruit (30-60 °C).
Time-Setting Options:
- Timer: Functions like an egg timer, with an audible signal when the set time elapses. Can be set for up to 24 hours.
- Cooking Time: Automatically switches off the appliance after the set cooking time.
- End Time: Allows setting a cooking time and a later end time, with the appliance starting automatically to finish at the desired time.
Childproof Lock: Prevents accidental operation or setting changes. Activated/deactivated by pressing the button for approximately 4 seconds.
Sabbath Mode: Allows setting a cooking time of up to 74 hours with top/bottom heating (85-140 °C) to keep food warm without manual intervention, complying with Sabbath observance.
Dishes (Pre-programmed Settings): Offers pre-programmed settings for a wide variety of food categories (cakes, bread, pizza, bakes, frozen products, poultry, meat, fish, side dishes, desserts, preserves), providing optimal temperature, heating mode, and cooking time. Some dishes require weight input.
Important Technical Specifications
- Control Panel: Features buttons and a rotary selector with a touch display for settings and information.
- Display: Structured for clear readability, with the current adjustable value in focus (white lettering on dark background) and a status bar at the top showing time and active functions.
- Water Tank: Located behind the control panel, used for steam operations. Capacity not explicitly stated but implies sufficient volume for typical use. Water hardness settings are crucial for proper function and descaling reminders.
- Cooking Compartment: Features three shelf positions, counted from bottom up. Self-cleaning surfaces (back, ceiling, side panels) are coated with porous, matt ceramic material. The floor is enamelled and smooth.
- Interior Lighting: Switches on when the door is opened or operation starts, typically turning off after 15 minutes if the door remains open or when operation finishes.
- Cooling Fan: Activates as needed to prevent overheating and cools the compartment after operation.
- Power Supply: Requires connection to mains power. Damage from incorrect connection is not covered under warranty.
- Dimensions: Intended for full integration into a kitchen. Specific dimensions are not provided in the text but implied by "built-in oven."
- Energy Efficiency: Described as "particularly energy-efficient," with tips provided for saving energy. Hot air eco and top/bottom heating eco functions are used for energy consumption measurement.
- Magnets: Permanent magnets in the control panel may affect electronic implants; users with such implants should maintain a distance of at least 10 cm.
Usage Features
Initial Use:
- Requires setting language, time, date, and water hardness.
- Calibration: Self-adjusts to the pressure ratio at the installation location, producing steam. Requires an empty, cold cooking compartment and specific settings (Steam, 100 °C, 30 minutes).
- Heating Up: After calibration, the appliance is heated (4D hot air, maximum temperature, 30 minutes) to dry the compartment.
Operating the Appliance:
- Switching On/Off: Uses the On/Off button. The Siemens logo appears on display upon activation.
- Starting/Interrupting Operation: Pressing the Start/Stop button initiates or pauses an operation. Opening the door also pauses operation.
- Rapid Heat Up: Available for 4D hot air and top/bottom heating (above 100 °C) to quickly preheat the compartment. Food should only be placed after rapid heating is complete.
- Accessories: Includes wire rack, universal pan, perforated steam containers (size S, XL), and unperforated steam container (size S). Optional accessories are available. Accessories must be inserted correctly to prevent tipping and scratching the door.
Steam Operation:
- Filling Water Tank: Located behind the control panel, filled with cold, fresh tap water, softened water, or non-carbonated mineral water (not distilled or highly chlorinated).
- After Every Steam Operation: The water tank must be emptied and dried. The cooking compartment should also be dried, either manually or using the "Drying function."
- Drip Trough: Located below the cooking compartment, collects water and should be cleaned after use.
Troubleshooting: A fault table is provided for common issues (e.g., appliance not working, steam operations not starting, error messages) with possible causes and remedial actions.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning Function:
- Self-Cleaning Surfaces: The back, ceiling, and side panels are self-cleaning ceramic. The cleaning function (60 minutes) helps remove stubborn dirt.
- Descaling: Essential for correct operation, especially with steam functions. Involves a multi-step program (approx. 70-95 minutes) using liquid descaler, followed by two rinsing cycles and drying. The appliance reminds the user when descaling is needed.
- Drying Function: Heats the cooking compartment to evaporate moisture after steam operations, followed by opening the door to release steam. Can also be done manually.
Cleaning Agents:
- General Surfaces (Stainless Steel Front, Door Panels, Door Handle, Plastic): Clean with hot soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry. Avoid glass scrapers, abrasive cleaners, or stainless steel scouring pads on certain surfaces.
- Enamel Surfaces (Cooking Compartment Floor): Clean with a dish cloth and hot soapy water or vinegar solution. For stubborn dirt, use stainless steel wire wool or oven cleaner (only when cold).
- Self-Cleaning Surfaces: Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaning aids.
- Glass Cover for Interior Lighting: Clean with a dish cloth and hot soapy water.
- Door Seal: Clean with a dish cloth and hot soapy water. Do not scour.
- Door Cover: Stainless steel inlay can be removed for thorough cleaning.
- Rails: Can be detached for cleaning with soapy water and a brush.
- Water Tank: Clean with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Dry with a soft cloth and leave lid open to dry. Do not clean in the dishwasher or dry in the hot cooking compartment.
Appliance Door Maintenance:
- Removing/Fitting Door: The door can be detached for cleaning the door panels. Locking levers secure the hinges.
- Removing/Installing Door Panels: Glass panels can be removed for cleaning. Care must be taken to avoid scratching the glass or trapping hands in hinges.
Keeping the Appliance Clean: Regular cleaning after each use is recommended to prevent dirt build-up. Remove food remnants, fat, and meat juices before using the appliance.
Customer Service: Provides contact information for booking engineer visits and product advice, emphasizing the use of trained service technicians and original spare parts. E-number and FD number (found on the rating plate) are required for service inquiries.
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