Bosch HGS8655UC Use And Care Manual page 22

Before Using the Appliance for the First Time
There may be a slight odor during the first several
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uses. This is normal and will disappear.
Read all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual
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information prior to operating.
Setting the time
Once the appliance is connected to a power supply,
: flashes on the display. Set the time.
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Note: The time format can be changed from 12-hour to
24-hour format by pressing the
(The factory setting is 12-hour format.)
Use the or button to set the time.
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Press the button.
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Note: Once the period allowed for setting the time on
the clock has elapsed, the time will automatically be
saved.
The time has now been set.
Prepping the oven
Remove the accessories and the rack guides from the
1.
cooking compartment.
Completely remove any leftover packaging, e.g. small
2.
pieces of polystyrene, from the cooking compartment.
Remove protection film from parts.
3.
Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp
4.
cloth.
Clean the oven cavity with hot soapy water.
5.
Initial start up
In order to prevent excess smoke and odor from
manufacturing oils, heat up the oven for the first time
when it is empty and closed. It is advised that you run
your vent hood during this time.
Note: Make sure that there is no leftover packaging,
such as polystyrene pellets, in the oven cavity. Before
heating the appliance, wipe the smooth surfaces in the
oven cavity with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the kitchen
ventilated while the appliance is heating.
Operate the cooktop burners to ensure they all light
1.
and air is out the gas system. Follow instructions
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Turn off the cooktop burners.
2.
Operate the oven by pushing in the oven temperature
3.
control knob completely and holding for two seconds.
Note: Do not turn the knob from the off position
during this two second duration.
The cooling fan will come on and the sparking will be
heard.
Turn the knob counter-clockwise to bake 500°F and
4.
release.
The oven will begin to heat and the ignition sparking
will stop after a few seconds.
After about one hour, turn the oven temperature
5.
control clockwise to off.
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button for 5 seconds.
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Operate the oven by firmly pushing in the oven
6.
temperature control knob completely and holding for
two seconds.
Note: Do not turn the knob from the off position
during this two second duration.
The cooling fan will come on and the sparking will be
heard.
Turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to
7.
Broil and release.
The oven will begin to heat and the ignition sparking
will stop after a few seconds.
After about 10 minutes, turn the knob clockwise to off.
8.
Once oven has cooled wipe out with hot soapy water
9.
and replace rack guides.
Note: When the appliance is heating up for the first time,
you may hear crackling noises coming from the oven.
Cleaning the accessories
Before using the accessories, clean them thoroughly
using a cloth and warm soapy water.
Fitting the telescopic rack set
Instructions on fitting the telescopic rack set are
enclosed with the set.