The SO4102S3B3 is a 45cm compact electric combi steam oven from the Linea range, finished in black gloss glass with a flat, full glass door and Linea minimal handle. It features a Steam100 Galileo cavity, 12 cooking functions and an A++ energy efficiency class. With electronic temperature control, LCD EvoScreen touch controls and Vapor Clean steam-assisted cleaning, this compact model offers versatile traditional and steam cooking in a space–saving design.

Key Features

45cm compact oven – Compact appliance with a height of 45 cm, suitable for kitchen sets of small height.
Combi steam cooking – Combination steam oven with Steam100 Galileo cavity for steam, traditional or combined cooking methods.
12 cooking functions – Includes traditional, steam, sous vide and specialist functions for flexible cooking.
A++ energy efficiency class – Helps to save up to 20% energy compared to class A, with maximum performance and minimum consumption.
Elegant Linea aesthetics – Black gloss Linea design with clear glass, full glass door, Linea minimal black handle and silk screen logo.
Touch control with LCD EvoScreen – Easy to use touch controls with LCD display for programming at the touch of a button.
Vapor Clean system – Simple steam cleaning function to loosen deposits in the oven cavity.
Easy clean enamel cavity – Special antacid lining helps reduce cooking grease adhering to the interior.
Sous Vide capability – Steam function dedicated to sous vide dishes for uniform results and preservation of taste and nutrients.
Steam range 20 – 100% – Adjustable steam range for different ingredients and recipes.
Rapid pre–heating – Rapid preheat function reaches the selected temperature in just a few minutes.
Electronic temperature control – Maintains temperature with a precision of 2–3 °C, suitable for delicate dishes.
Triple glazed temperate door – Three glasses with temperate door to help ensure safe surface temperatures.
Soft Close and Soft Open – Smooth, quiet door opening and closing.
Manual water loading drawer – Manual loading system with drawer and special funnel, allowing the tank to be loaded in less than 40 seconds.
Tangential cooling system – Air cooling system with single cooling duct to ensure safe surface temperatures.
Keep warm function – Keeps precooked foods warm.
Proving function – Air at 40 °C provides the environment for proving yeast dough mixes.
Vapor Clean and tank cleaning – Includes tank cleaning and descaling functions signalled by the appliance.
Supplied accessories – Includes chrome shelf, enamelled deep tray (50mm), grill mesh, stainless steel tray (20mm) and stainless steel perforated deep tray (40mm).

Technical Specifications

Category	45cm Compact Ovens
Product family	Oven
Vitality system	Yes
Power supply / heat source	Electric / Electric
Cooking method	Combi Steam
Galileo cavity	Steam100
Cleaning system	Vapor Clean
EAN code	8017709325619
Aesthetic line	Linea
Colour / finishing	Black / Gloss
Design	Flat
Material	Glass
Glass type	Clear1
Serigraphy colour / type	Grey / Symbols
Door	Full glass, temperate, removable, full glass inner door, removable inner door, 3 glasses
Handle	Linea minimal, black
Logo	Silk screen
Controls colour	Matt black
Display name / technology	EvoScreen / LCD
Control setting	Touch control
Capacity (Lt)	72 l
Net volume of the cavity	41 litres
Usable cavity space (HxWxD)	211x462x401 mm
Number of cavities	1
Minimum temperature	25 °C
Maximum temperature	250 °C
Temperature control	Electronic (precision 2–3 °C)
Lower heating element power	1200 W
Grill element power	1800 W
Circular heating element power	2000 W
Number of lights	1
Light type / power	Halogen / 40 W
User–replaceable light	Yes
Light when door is opened	Yes
Heating suspended when door is opened	Yes
Door opening type	Standard opening
Soft Close / Soft Open	Yes / Yes
Chimney	Variable
Cooling system / duct	Tangential / Single
Steam range	20 – 100%
Water loading	Drawer, manual (with special funnel)
Tank capacity	0,8 l
Cavity material	Easy clean enamel (antacid lining)
Shelf positions	2
Energy efficiency class	A++
Energy efficiency index	61.1 %
Energy consumption per cycle (conventional)	0.80 kWh / 2.88 MJ
Energy consumption per cycle (fan–forced convection)	0.44 kWh / 1.58 MJ
Accessories included	Chrome shelf (1), enamelled deep tray 50mm (1), grill mesh (1), stainless steel tray 20mm (1), stainless steel perforated deep tray 40mm (1), other water loading kit
Voltage	220–240 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Current	13 A
Nominal power	3000 W
Power supply cable length	150 cm

Programmes, Functions and Usage

Traditional cooking functions

Static – Upper and lower element only, suited for single items in the centre of the oven, ideal for roasts, fruit cakes and bread.
Fan assisted – Fan combined with traditional cooking for uniform heat.
Ciculaire (circulaire) – Fan with circular element, allowing no preheat if cook time is more than 20 minutes, no flavour transfer, less energy and shorter cook times.
Turbo (circulaire + bottom + upper + fan) – Fan with both upper and lower elements for quick, effective cooking, ideal for large joints.
ECO – Combination of grill, fan and lower element, suitable for small quantities of food.
Large grill – Grill element ideal for medium and small portions of meat, sausages and bacon.
Base – Lower heating element only, ideal for extra base temperature without browning, such as pastry dishes and pizza, and for slow stews and casseroles.
Pizza – Simultaneous operation of three elements, optimised when used with a pizza stone.

Cooking functions with steam

Manual steam.
Steam + bottom + upper + fan – Fan combined with traditional cooking with added steam, allowing the same cooking results in less time.
Steam + circulaire + fan – Circular element with fan and steam supply for hot air steam cooking.
Sous Vide – Steam function for vacuum cooking, enhancing taste and preserving appearance and nutrients, allowing uniform cooking at lower temperatures than traditional methods.

Other steam functions

Tank cleaning – Suggested roughly once every 2–3 months for optimal functioning.
Water outlet.
Water input.
Descaling – Essential to remove limestone deposits; the need is signalled by the product.

Other functions

Defrost by time – Time of thawing is determined automatically.
Proving – Air at 40 °C provides the perfect environment for proving yeast dough.
Stone cooking – Dedicated function for rectangular refractory stone, ideal for pizza and baked goods.
BBQ – Dedicated cooking function for the double sided BBQ plate for succulent, crispy dishes with grilled taste.
Air–Fry – Dedicated cooking function for air fryer accessories, recreating traditional frying with fewer calories and less fat.
Sabbath – Allows cooking whilst respecting the provisions of the Jewish day of rest.

Cleaning and maintenance

Vapor Clean – Uses steam to loosen deposits in the oven cavity.
Easy clean enamel interior with antacid lining helps reduce grease adherence.
All glass inner door is a single flat surface, simple to keep clean, and the inner door glass can be removed with a few quick movements.

Options and convenience

Time–setting options: delay start and automatic end cooking.
Minute minder and timer (1).
Other options: Keep warm, Eco light, brightness adjustment, tones.
Showroom demo option.
Rapid pre–heating function.
Automatic lighting switches off after one minute from the start of cooking for energy savings (described in symbols glossary).

Compatible accessories (optional)

The oven is compatible with a range of accessories (availability Not stated in source):

AIRFRY air fryer rack and AIRFRY2 air fryer tray – For traditional frying style results in the oven with fewer calories and less fat, suitable for French fries, fried vegetables and fish, ensuring browning and crispiness.
BBQ double sided plate – Ribbed side for meats and cheeses, smooth side for fish, seafood and vegetables.
BN620-1, BN640, ET20, ET50 enamelled trays (various depths).
BX640PL stainless steel perforated tray – For vegetables, fish, white meats, ravioli and stuffed pasta, preserving vitamins and mineral salts.
GTP2 partially extractable and GTTV2 totally extractable telescopic guides (1 level) for easier tray extraction.
PALPZ pizza shovel with fold away handle.
PR3845X antifingerprint stainless steel cover for furniture in column installation of more ovens.
STONE2 rectangular pizza stone for 45cm and 60cm ovens, ideal for pizza, bread, focaccias, pies, flans and biscuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of oven is the SO4102S3B3?

It is a 45cm compact electric combi steam oven with a Steam100 Galileo cavity. It can be used as a steam oven, as a traditional oven, or with combined steam and traditional cooking functions.

What is the energy rating and consumption?

The oven has an A++ energy efficiency class, helping to save up to 20% energy compared to class A. Energy consumption per cycle is 0.80 kWh (2.88 MJ) in conventional mode and 0.44 kWh (1.58 MJ) in fan–forced convection mode.

How does the Vapor Clean function work?

Vapor Clean is a simple cleaning function that uses steam to loosen deposits in the oven cavity, making it easier to wipe away residues. The easy clean enamel interior further reduces grease adherence.

How is water loaded for steam cooking?

Water is loaded manually via a drawer using a special funnel. The manual water loading system allows the tank to be loaded in less than 40 seconds. Tank cleaning is suggested roughly once every 2–3 months, and a descaling function removes limestone deposits.

What is the capacity of the oven cavity?

The oven has a capacity of 72 litres, with a net usable cavity volume of 41 litres and usable cavity space dimensions of 211x462x401 mm. There are 2 cooking levels inside the cavity.

Which accessories are included as standard?

Included accessories are a chrome shelf, an enamelled deep tray (50mm), a grill mesh, a stainless steel tray (20mm), a stainless steel perforated deep tray (40mm) and another water loading kit.

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