Siemens HD2525U Use And Care Manual

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Siemens Dual-Fuel Range
with threeD Surround
Convection
Use and Care Manual
Models: HD2525U, HD2528U
Please read instructions before using.
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  • Page 1 Siemens Dual-Fuel Range with threeD Surround Convection ® Use and Care Manual Models: HD2525U, HD2528U Please read instructions before using. Important: Save these instructions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Calling Service ............. . . 44 We look forward to hearing from you! Questions? 866-44SIEMENS (447-4363) www.siemens-home.com 5551 McFadden Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649...
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual How This Manual Is Organized This manual contains several sections: • The Getting Started section describes the features and functionality of the range, including a description of how to set up the range and operate the control panel. •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions Fire Safety English 2 • All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device pack- aged with range. Verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged. See installa- tion instructions.
  • Page 5: Safety

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
  • Page 6 Safety Gas Safety Burn Prevention English 4 • To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block appliance air vents. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli- ance.
  • Page 7 Child Safety Cleaning Safety • Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury. • Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.
  • Page 8 Safety Cookware Safety Proper Installation and Maintenance English 6 • Keep oven free from grease build up. • Do not place food directly on oven bottom. • Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags. • Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
  • Page 9 Food Safety CAUTION: To maintain food safety, follow these guidelines: 1) DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (excep- tion: it is safe to use the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates. 2) Be sure to maintain proper food temperature.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Parts and Accessories Free Standing Models 9 or 10 (model dependent) a. Depending on the model, your appliance has either a storage drawer or a warming drawer. Sealed Gas Burners Burner Caps English 8 1. Oven Control Panel and Knob 2.
  • Page 11 Burner Grates Electronic Ignitor High Power Burner Precision Burner Oven Racks Flat Oven Racks comes with two different types of burner caps: standard and diffusion (model dependent). See the sections below for further information on each. WARNING: To prevent flare-ups, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly positioned.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Extension Oven Rack (some models) English 10 CAUTION: To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm. If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot elements.
  • Page 13 Half Oven Rack (Some Models) 2. Once the stop is reached, grasp the top section and pull straight out until the second stop is reached. If the top rack will not extend fully, it is not installed correctly. Reinstall it so that the pan stop is in the back of the oven. Disassembly (for cleaning) The two sections of the rack are designed to come apart for easier cleaning.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Oven Bottom Combustion Vents (Slide-in models only) Oven Vent Automatic Shutoff Self Cleaning English 12 shorter item). This allows for easier access to all items and better utilization of the oven cavity. Tip: The removable section can also be used outside of the oven as a trivet or cooling rack.
  • Page 15 Indicators and Other Features Convection Fan Beep - Signals that more information must be entered or confirms the receipt of an entry. A Beep also signals the end of a program or an oven error. End-of-Cycle Indicator - To indicate when a mode is finished, 3 consecutive beeps will sound.
  • Page 16: Control (Panel)

    Getting Started Control (Panel) Oven Control Panel Clock Light Time Preheat Temperature Table 1: Oven Control Panel Clock– Shows the time of day with a 12 or 24 hour option. Also displays the timer and times associated with delayed cooking and cleaning modes. Turn the control knob to tog- gle between timer and clock display.
  • Page 17: The Clock

    The Clock About the Clock Setting the Clock Changing the Clock The Select Functions Menu Change the Beep Volume • Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to 12:00 am. •...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Change the Temperature Scale Turn Clock Display ON or Access Demo Mode Change the Display Lan- guage Lock / Unlock the Oven Control Panel Change the Oven Temperature Offset English 16 4. Turn knob to select volume level Low, Medium or High. 5.
  • Page 19 Reset the Factory Set- This feature is used to change all the “Select Functions” settings back to the tings original factory settings (or defaults). 1. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu. 2. Turn knob clockwise until RESET DEFAULTS is displayed. 3. Press START. Display reads SELECT FUNCTIONS. Set the Sabbath Feature About the Sabbath Feature The Sabbath Feature enables those of particular faiths to use their ovens on the...
  • Page 20: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Getting Started Change the Time Format Turn Automatic Convec- tion Conversion ON or Before Using the Appliance for the First Time English 18 8. Press START. Oven starts after 5 seconds. Sabbath Feature is activated for both the warming drawer and the oven. The oven and warming drawer operate for 73 hours and then turn off automati- cally.
  • Page 21: Operation - Cooktop

    Operation - Cooktop About the Cooktop Operation Setting the Burner Heat Level Burner Control Knobs (some models) . Lighting the Burner Setting the Flame Size This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop” on page 28 for guidelines to improve cooktop results. Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as boiling, frying, simmer- ing, steaming and sauteing.
  • Page 22 Operation - Cooktop Turning the Burner off English 20 CAUTION: To prevent possible burns, the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. This instruction is based on safety consider- ations. Damage to the cookware or the appliance may also result. Turn knob clockwise to the OFF position.
  • Page 23: Operation - Oven

    Operation - Oven About the Oven Operation Setting the Cooking Mode and Temperature Automatic Convection Conversion (models with convection bake) This section explains how to operate the oven. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Oven” on page 29 for guidelines to improve oven results. CAUTION: Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom.
  • Page 24: Using The Timer

    Operation - Oven Hot Oven Indicator Using the Timer To set the timer: Changing the Timer/s Clearing the Timer/s Cancelling Using Timed or Delayed Cook Setting a Timed Mode English 22 After the oven has been turned off, HOT appears in the display where the cook- ing mode was to indicate that the oven is off but still hot.
  • Page 25 Delaying the Start of a Timed Mode To Check the Cooking Time and Stop Time After a Delay Has Been Set Setting the Sabbath Feature Using the Probe (some models) 3. Press START. 4. Turn knob to select desired temperature. Note: Time required for the oven to reach temperature must be included in the set cooking time.
  • Page 26 Operation - Oven Setting the Probe Changing the Oven Temperature When Using the Probe Changing the Probe Temperature English 24 1. Prepare meat and place in roasting pan (or on rack in roasting pan as recipe specifies). Insert the probe into the meat. See “Inserting the Probe” on page 30 for detailed instructions.
  • Page 27: Operation - Warming Drawer (Some Models)

    Operation - Warming Drawer About the Warming Drawer Warming Drawer Specifi- cations This section explains how to operate the warming drawer. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer” on page 36 for guidelines to improve warming drawer results. The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation - Warming Drawer (some models) Operation Preheating Preheat Times: Turning on the Warming Drawer When Only Using the Warming Drawer When Also Using The Oven Setting the Sabbath Feature Turning Off the Warming Drawer When Only Using the Warming Drawer When Using the Warming Drawer and the Oven...
  • Page 29: Crisping Stale Items

    Crisping Stale Items Warming Empty Serving Bowls and Plates • Place food in low sided dishes or pans. • Preheat on Low. • Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time as needed. • Use only heat-safe dishes. • Warm on setting appropriate for cooking container. •...
  • Page 30: Getting The Most Out Of Your Appliance

    Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop Cooktop Cooking Guide Boiling Water Recommended Settings Cookware Selection Guide Cookware Characteristics To Test the Flatness of Your Pans English 28 Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the fol- lowing tips to decrease boil time: •...
  • Page 31: Getting The Most Out Of Your Oven

    Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size Cookware Tips Specialty Pans Getting the Most Out of Your Oven Oven Cooking Guide Rack Position Multiple Rack Cooking Pan Placement Another simple test to determine even heat dis- tribution across the cookware bottom is to place 1”...
  • Page 32 Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Baking Pans Preheating the Oven The Probe (some models) English 30 Pan placement on one rack Here are some tips for cooking with baking pans: • Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F when baking in glass.
  • Page 33: Oven Cooking Modes

    Oven Cooking Modes Bake, Proof and Warm Convection Bake Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower element cycle maintain the oven temperature. Bake mode can be used to prepare foods like pastries and casseroles as well as to roast meats.
  • Page 34 Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Automatic Convection Conversion Table 3: Convection Baking Chart Food Cake Cupcakes Bundt Cake Angel Food 2 Crust, fresh, 9” 2 Crust, frozen fruit, 9” Cookies Sugar Chocolate Chip Brownie Breads Yeast bread, loaf, 9x5 Yeast rolls Quick bread, loaf, 8x4 Biscuits...
  • Page 35 Table 4: Broiling Chart Food Item / Thickness Beef Steak (3/4”-1”) Medium Rare Medium Well Hamburgers (3/4”-1”) - Well Poultry Breast (bone in) Pork Pork chops (1”) Sausage - fresh Ham slice (1/2”) Seafood Fish filets (3/4”-1”) buttered Lamb Chops (1”) Medium rare Medium Well...
  • Page 36 Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 5: Convection Broiling Chart Food Item / Thickness Beef Steak (1 1/2” or more) Medium Rare Medium Well Hamburger (more than 1”) - Well Poultry Chicken quarters Pork Pork chops (1 1/4” or more) Sausage - fresh a.
  • Page 37 Table 6: Convection Roast Chart Meats Item Beef Rib roast Rib eye roast (boneless) Rump, eye, tip, sirloin (bone- less) Tenderloin roast Pork Loin roast (boneless or bone Shoulder Poultry Chicken - whole Turkey - unstuffed Turkey - unstuffed Turkey - unstuffed Turkey breast Cornish hen Lamb...
  • Page 38: Getting The Most Out Of Your Warming Drawer

    Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 7: Dehydrate Chart Food Item Fruit Apples Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4” slices Bananas Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4” slices Cherries Wash, towel dry.
  • Page 39 Table 8: Warming Drawer Chart Food Bacon Beef, Medium and well done Beef, rare Bread, hard rolls Bread, soft rolls, coffee cakes Biscuits Casseroles Eggs Fish, seafood Fried foods Gravy, cream sauces Pancakes Pies, one crust Pies, two crusts Pizza Pork Potatoes, baked Potatoes, mashed...
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning - Cooktop Daily Cleaning Cleaning Guidelines Avoid these Cleaners Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Burner Base / Matte Finish English 38 CAUTION: Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface.
  • Page 41 Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Burner Cap and exterior fin- ish / Porcelain Enamel Control Knobs / Plastic Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel Grates / Matte Finish Suggested Technique(s) • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. • Nonabrasive cleansers such as ®...
  • Page 42: Cleaning - Oven

    Cleaning and Maintenance Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Igniters / Ceramics Cleaning the Control Knobs Cleaning - Oven Daily Cleaning Cleaning Guidelines Avoid these cleaners Table 10: Oven Cleaning Chart Part Racks Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap filled pads as directed.
  • Page 43 Self Cleaning the Oven Preparing the Oven for Self Clean The oven features a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very high temperature to burn away food soil and grease. •...
  • Page 44 Cleaning and Maintenance Setting the Self-Clean Mode Delaying the Start of the Self-Clean After Self-Cleaning English 42 5. Be sure oven light is turned off and the light bulbs and lens covers are in place. Do not operate oven without light bulb and cover in place. Important: Do not use Commercial Oven Cleaners on the self-clean oven or any part because they will damage the finish or part.
  • Page 45: Cleaning - Drawers (Storage Or Warming)

    Cleaning - Warming Drawers Daily Cleaning Maintenance Cooktop Maintenance Stainless Steel Cooktop Models Oven Maintenance Removing the Door WARNING: When removing the door: • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Fail- ure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
  • Page 46 Cleaning and Maintenance Replacing the Oven Door Replacing an Oven Light English 44 3. Flip lever on hinge toward you. 4. Close the door to approximately halfway open. 5. Holding the door firmly on both sides using both hands, pull the door straight out of the hinge slots.
  • Page 47: Service

    Service Before Calling Service Troubleshooting Charts The Cooktop Table 11: Cooktop Troubleshooting Chart Cooktop Problem Cooking results are not what • was expected. • Water takes too long to boil • Burners click continuously • Surface burners do not light •...
  • Page 48 Service The Oven Table 12: Oven Troubleshooting Chart Oven Problem The oven mode or temperature selected or the numbers selected do not appear in the display Oven door is locked and will not release, even after cooling Oven is not heating Oven is not cooking evenly Baking results are not as expected Food takes longer to cook than expected...
  • Page 49: Data Plate

    Table 12: Oven Troubleshooting Chart Oven Problem “F” and a number appears in display and control beeps With a new range there is a strong odor when oven is turned on Control does not react when the pad is touched Fan is running during modes that don’t use convection Warm air or steam escapes from oven...
  • Page 50 Service Other Conditions of the Limited War- ranties How to Obtain Warranty Service NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA OWNERS English 48 The warranties provided in this Statement of Limited Warranty exclude defects or damage resulting from (1) use of the Range in other than its normal and cus- tomary manner (commercial use of the Range shall not be deemed normal or customary), (2) misuse, abuse, accidents or neglect, (3) improper operation, maintenance, installation or unauthorized service, (4) adjustment or alteration or...
  • Page 52 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 866-44SIEMENS (447-4363) • www.siemens-home.com 9000178826 • 5V06S2 • Rev A • 8/06 © BSH Home Appliances Corporation • Litho in USA...

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