14Before using the appliance for thefirst time▯ Appliance must be properly installed by aqualified technician before use.▯ Remove all packing materials from inside andoutside the oven.▯ While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.▯ There may be a slight odor from your newappliance; this is normal and will disappear aftera short time.▯ Optimum cooking results depend on propercookware being used.▯ Read and understand all safety precautions andUse and Care Manual information.Execute the following sections prior to operating:The "First settings" menu appears in the display afterthe mains has been connected. You can now set yournew appliance:▯ Language▯ Time format▯ Time▯ Date format▯ Date▯ Temperature format▯ Water hardnessThe appliance must be completely fitted andconnected.Notes‒ The "First settings" menu only appears the firsttime the appliance is switched on afterconnection to the mains or if the appliance had nopower supply for several days.After connection to the power, the GAGGENAUlogo first appears for about 30 seconds, afterwhich the "First settings" menu appearsautomatically.‒ You can change the settings at any time (see thesection entitled Factory setting).Setting the languageThe default language appears in the display.1 Select the desired display language with therotary selector.2 Confirm with ™.Note: When the language is changed, the system isrestarted; this procedure takes a few seconds.Setting the time formatthe two possible formats 24h and AM/PM appear inthe display. The default format is 24h.1 Set the required format with the rotary selector.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the timeThe time appears in the display.1 Set the required time with the rotary selector.2 Confirm with ™.'HXWVFK6SUDFKH7LPHIRUPDW7LPH