Siemens iQ700 HS858KX 6 Series - 5.2 Types of steam heating; Accessories

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Symbol Types of heating Temperature
range
What it's used for and how it works
Possible additional options
Grill, small area Grill settings:
1 = low
2 = medium
3 = high
Grill small quantities, such as steak, sausages or toast. Gratinate
small quantities of food.
The central area below the grill element becomes hot.
Pizza setting 30–250°C Cook pizza or dishes that require a lot of heat from below.
The bottom heating element and the ring-shaped heating ele-
ment in the back wall heat the cooking compartment.
Intensive heat 30–250°C Prepare dishes with a crispy base.
The heat is emitted from above and more intensively from below.
Slow cooking 70–120°C Slowly and gently cook seared, tender pieces of meat in un-
covered cookware.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below at a low tem-
perature.
Bottom heating 30–250°C Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie.
Heat is emitted from below.
Drying 30–150°C Dry herbs, fruit or vegetables.
Keeping food warm 60–100°C Keep cooked food warm.
Plate warming 30–70°C Plate warming.
CoolStart function 30–250°C For quickly preparing frozen products at position3. The temper-
ature depends on the manufacturer's instructions. Use the
highest temperature specified on the packaging.
The cooking time is as specified, or shorter.
Preheating is not useful.
5.2 Types of steam heating
This is where you can find an overview of the types of steam heating and their use.
Symbol Type of heating Temperature Use
Steam 30–100°C Cook vegetables, fish and side dishes. Juice fruit. Blanch food.
Reheating 80–180°C Gently reheat plated meals and baked items.
The steam ensures that the food does not dry out.
Proving dough 30–50°C Allow yeast dough and sourdough to rise.
The dough rises considerably more quickly than at room temper-
ature. The surface of the dough does not dry out.
Defrosting 30–60°C Gently defrost vegetables, meat, fish and fruit.
Thanks to the moisture, the food does not dry out or use its
shape.
Sous-vide 50–95°C Cook meat, fish, vegetables and desserts under a vacuum, at
low temperatures and with 100% steam.
6 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made espe-
cially for your appliance.
Note:Accessories may become deformed if they get
hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the ac-
cessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
The accessories supplied may differ depending on the
appliance model.