Gaggenau Minimalist Series GS221100 Steam Oven

The Gaggenau GS221100 is a built-in steam oven from the Minimalistic series, designed for front flush installation in a 60 x 45 cm niche with a left-hinged, handleless full glass door. It offers external steam generation, 100 % humidity steaming from 30 °C to 100 °C and sous-vide cooking with accurate temperature regulation. With a net volume of 59 litres, intuitive full touch display with control ring and selected Home Connect digital services, it supports precise, convenient cooking.

SKU:GS221100

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Key Features

Minimalistic, flush installation design – handleless full glass door with electronic door opening, intended for front flush installation.

External steam generation – steaming with 100 % humidity from 30 °C to 100 °C for gentle cooking.

Sous-vide cooking – accurate temperature regulation with setting recommendations for precise low temperature results.

Generous 59-litre net volume – three tray levels and optimum visibility of food thanks to side lighting.

Intuitive full touch control – full touch display with stainless steel control ring, info texts and animated quick guides.

User detection – light and display response upon user detection, with adjustable detection distance.

Versatile programmes – 100 % humidity, sous-vide cooking, dough proofing, defrosting, regenerating and low temperature steaming.

Programming convenience – 130 setting recommendations and option to save up to 30 favourites.

Advanced timer functions – cooking time, cooking time end, count-up timer and programmable automatic door opening at cooking time end.

Selected Home Connect services – remote control and monitoring, plus door opening via voice assistant.

Safety-focused construction – child lock, electronic door lock, safety shut-off, thermally insulated triple glazed door and cooled housing with temperature protection.

Easy cleaning – hygienic stainless steel cooking interior, cleaning aid, automatic descaling for the steam generator and dishwasher-safe removable parts including water tank.

Flexible water supply – water tank for fresh water with one removable 1.7 litres tank, dishwasher-safe.

Multi-language support – 42 display languages available.

Technical Spec

Product nameSteam oven Gaggenau Minimalistic series GS221100

Product typeSteam oven

SeriesMinimalistic series

Model codeGS221100

Dimensions60 x 45 cm

Door hingeLeft; cushioned side-opening door with 110 ° opening angle (approx., delivery status), reducible to approx. 92 °

Installation typeFront flush installation; niche planned without back wall

ProtrusionProtrusion from appliance front to furniture cabinet 21 mm

Net volume59 litres

Tray levels3 tray levels

Steam generationExternal steam generation; steaming with 100 % humidity from 30 °C to 100 °C

Heating methods / Programmes100 % humidity; sous-vide cooking; dough proofing; defrosting; regenerating; low temperature steaming

Setting recommendations130 setting recommendations; option to save up to 30 favourites

Control interfaceFull touch display with stainless steel control ring; electronic door opening

Display languages42 display languages available

User detectionLight and display response upon user detection; user detection distance adjustable

Timer functionsCooking time; cooking time end; count-up timer; programmable automatic door opening at cooking time end

Temperature controlPrecise temperature control with display of the current temperature; automatic boiling point detection

Water levelWater level warning

Digital servicesSelected digital services (Gaggenau Home Connect): remote control and monitoring; door opening via voice assistant; software updates

Safety featuresChild lock; electronic door lock; safety shut-off; thermally insulated door with triple glazing; cooled housing with temperature protection

Cleaning featuresHygienic stainless steel cooking interior; cleaning aid; automatic descaling for the steam generator; all removable parts and accessories dishwasher-safe, including water tank

Water tankWater tank for fresh water; one removable 1.7 litres water tank, dishwasher-safe

Total connected load2.8 KW

Connection cable1.75 m, pluggable; mains socket must be accessible and located outside the built-in niche

Included accessories1 x wire rack; 1 x cooking insert perforated; 1 x cooking insert unperforated

Optional accessoriesBA046118: Glass tray 60cm; BA220360: Container st. steel unperf for BSP22*; BA220370: Container st.steel perf for BSP22*; GN114130: GN insert unperf, st. steel, GN1/3, 40mm; GN114230: GN insert unperf, st. steel, GN2/3, 40mm; GN124130: GN insert perf, st. steel, GN1/3, 40mm; GN124230: GN insert perf, st. steel, GN2/3, 40mm

Installation accessoriesGA601010: Adjustable intermediate shelf 60cm

Special accessories (spare part)Part No. 17002490 Descaling tablets

Planning date reference2025-12-12

Installation and Usage Details

Installation planning

Plan the niche without back wall.
This appliance is intended for front flush installation.
No other electrical appliances should be installed above the GS.
No protruding front panel, horizontal handle or high cabinet top should be fitted directly above the steam oven to prevent damage to the furniture.
The edge of a worktop must be steam resistant as is required above a dishwasher.
When planning a corner solution, allow for the side-opening door and the minimum required distance to the wall.
Door hinge is not reversible.
Door opening angle approx. 110 ° in delivery status, can be reduced to approx. 92 ° if required.
The mains socket must be accessible and located outside the built-in niche.

Operation and functions

Handleless full glass door with electronic door opening and cushioned side-opening movement.
Full touch display with stainless steel control ring for programme selection and adjustment.
Info texts provide additional information during operation.
Animated quick guides assist with appliance operation.
User detection activates light and display, with adjustable detection distance.
Programmable automatic door opening at the end of cooking time helps avoid overcooking.
Optimum visibility of the food is provided by side lighting.

Safety and protection

Child lock prevents accidental switch-on or operation of the appliance.
Electronic door lock prevents unintentional opening of the appliance door.
Safety shut-off provides additional protection.
Thermally insulated door with triple glazing reduces heat transfer.
Cooled housing with temperature protection enhances safety for surrounding furniture.

Cleaning and maintenance

Hygienic stainless steel cooking interior supports easy cleaning.
Cleaning aid function assists with interior care.
Automatic descaling for the steam generator simplifies maintenance.
All removable parts and accessories are dishwasher-safe, including the 1.7 litres water tank.
Descaling tablets (Part No. 17002490) are available as special accessories.

Downloads

Download product documentation, manuals, and specification sheets.

GS221100 Spec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cooking programmes are available?

The appliance offers 100 % humidity steaming, sous-vide cooking, dough proofing, defrosting, regenerating and low temperature steaming. It also provides 130 setting recommendations and allows you to save up to 30 favourites.

How is steam generated in this oven?

The oven uses external steam generation and can steam with 100 % humidity from 30 °C to 100 °C. It includes automatic boiling point detection and precise temperature control with display of the current temperature.

What safety features does the GS221100 include?

Safety features include a child lock to prevent accidental switch-on or operation, an electronic door lock to prevent unintentional opening, safety shut-off, a thermally insulated door with triple glazing and a cooled housing with temperature protection.

How do I clean and descale the steam oven?

The oven has a hygienic stainless steel cooking interior, a cleaning aid function and automatic descaling for the steam generator. All removable parts and accessories, including the 1.7 litres water tank, are dishwasher-safe. Descaling tablets with Part No. 17002490 can be ordered as special accessories.

Which accessories are supplied and which are optional?

Supplied accessories are 1 x wire rack, 1 x cooking insert perforated and 1 x cooking insert unperforated. Optional accessories include a 60cm glass tray, stainless steel containers (perforated and unperforated) for BSP22*, GN inserts in various sizes and an adjustable intermediate shelf 60cm.

Does the oven support remote control?

Yes. Selected digital services via Gaggenau Home Connect enable remote control and monitoring, as well as door opening via a voice assistant. Software updates are also supported.