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- Page 2 Adherence to these instructions and procedures will assure that you realize the full potential of your new Bosch range as well as maintain it for years of dependable use. Thank you and good cooking,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Impo_:ant SafetyInstructions ................! Getting Familiar with Your Range ............... Setting Up Your Range Setting and Changing the Clock ................Setting the Functions ................... Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu ..........Volume ......................Change Temperature ..................Temperature Format ..................Time Format .................... - Page 4 Please read aH instructions before using this appliance. APPLIANCE SAFETY U A '"° This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician, Connect only to properly grounded outlet, Referto Installation Instruetions for details, Have I If the information in this manual isnot followed I the installer show you where the gas shut=off valve is.
- Page 5 Please read all instructions before using this appliance+ COOKTOP SAFETY PET BIRDS: REGARDING • %_en using t he cod<top, DO NOTTOUCH THE HOT COOK%NG Birds haveverysensitive respiratory systems.Keep petbirds AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas outofthekitchen orotherrooms where kitchen f umes could adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause reach them.
- Page 6 ADD][TONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR GAS- RANGE SAFETY POWERED APPLIANCES: In order to prevent possible burn injury while using the If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job appliance, tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and of checking for leaks.
- Page 7 Your Dua[ Fuel Range: Use & Care Manual Installation Instructions AHAM Anti=Tip Brochure Bosch Cookbook (HGS24 and HGS25 models) Probe (HGS25 models) Telescopic Rack (HGS25 models) Anti=Tip Bracket Screws for AntFTip Bracket Registration Card !0, IncandescentLights (not visible) Oven Control...
- Page 8 The Oven Control Panel Temperature Light Cooking Mode Time Clock/Timer Light Cooking Mode / Time Temperature Start Indicator Temperature Preheat or Probe Warming Probe Drawer Temperature Indicator Start ControlKnob Indicator (HGS25 models) (HGS24and HGS25models) Display Window Features CLOCK= Showsthe time of day with a !2=houror 24=hourdock TINIER - There are two timers= TIMER ! AND TIMER 2;...
- Page 9 Setti ng the Clock (after power to the range has been off) Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to !2:00 The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes. The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer or a timed cooking operation is running.
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Page 10: Accessing And Using The Select Functions Menu
SELECT FUNCTIONS is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range: VOLUME (decrease or increase loudness of control beeps) TEHPERATURE FORHAT (switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius) TIME FORMAT (!2 hr or 24 hr) LOCK KEYS (ovencontrol pad lockout ) A]3C LANGUAGE OPTION (for display;... - Page 11 _'_) BEEP VOLUHE LOCK KEYS ThevohJmeofthecontrolbeepcanbechanged from LOW The keypad can be locked for safety" purposes. (sofcest) to NIGH (loudest). This feature can be used to prevent changes to the oven function. The control default for beep volume is IVledium. Changingthe beepvolume Locking or U nlockingthe Oven ControlPanel...
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Page 12: Clock Display
© RESET DEFAULTS CLOCK DISPLAY (ON or OFF) • Clock time display can be turned off. This feature is used to change all the"Select Functions" • The default display is on. settings back to the original factory settings (or defaults). Turning the Clock Display ON or OFF 1. -
Page 13: The Cooktop
Burner Grates Before Using Cooktop * Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the cooktop surface. and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them as * While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry. - Page 14 Typical Flame Characteristics For natural gas use, the burner flame should be bhJe in color and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn completely around the burner cap. For Propane (LP) use, some yellow tips are normal. See Installation Instruc- tions for further explaination.
- Page 15 Oven Racks Preheating Your oven has three racks, HGS25 models are equipped with Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. 2 fiatand onetelescopic. All others have 3 fiat racks. The racks Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming cookies, pastry and breads.
- Page 16 (HGS25 models) and BAKE BAKE, PROOF WARM Convection Baking is similar to Baking. In this case, heat comes fiom the lower element. The main difference in convection Baking is cooking with dry, heated air, The lower burner cycles baking is that the heat is drculated throughout the oven by the to maintain the oven temperature: convection fan: The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food...
- Page 17 BROIL Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the broil burner: The Broil mode is best suited to cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (!"or less), poultry and fish, It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles, The benefits of Broiling include: Fast and efficient cooking Cooking without the addition of fats or liquids Browning as the food cooks...
- Page 18 CONVECTION ROAST Convection Roast Chart Convection Roast uses heat from the bottom burner as well as heat circulated by the convection fan: Beef 4 - 6 25-32 145 (reed/rare) Rib Roast 28-32 160 (medium) 4 - 6 24-32 145 (reed/rare) Rib Eye Roast, 27-32 160 (medium)
- Page 19 Y2" thick, skin minimum drying time. (outside) down on rack Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. Contact ?'our Vegetables Bosch dealer for drying racks. 16-20 Wash and towel dry. Leathery with Peppers Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration. Remove membrane...
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Page 20: Oven
$e_ing the Cooking Mode i. Touch COOKING MODE, BAKE will flash in the display. If no further setting is made within 5 seconds, control will beep and flash. If this occurs, press START, To change the cooking mode, turn knob, Push START. - Page 21 Setting the Timer/s Clearing the Timer/s Touch TIME andTIMER I wil! b e displayed. TouchTIMEonce, TIMER 1 flashes, Turn knob to selectCLEAR TIMER 1(2), Touch TIME. If TIME pad is not touched, range will beep and display will continue flashing. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸iii Turn counterclockwise...
- Page 22 The TINED COOK featu re sets the oven to a cooking mode for a set period of time and then turns it off. The TIMED COOK feature is available for each of the following oven modes: Bake, Convection Bake and Convection Roast. Be sure that the time-of-day dock displays the _rrect...
- Page 23 • The probe can be used to determinethe internal doneness To change only the oven temperature, touch or the"END"temperature of many foods, especially meats TEMPERATURE. OVEN TEMP will flash i nthedisplay. and poultry. Turn the knob to desired temperature and press START The temperature range for the probe is !35°F to 200°F twice.
- Page 24 Thewarming drawer will keephot,cooked foodsatserving temperature. Always s tart w ithhotfood.DONOT usetoheat coldfoodotherthancrisping crackers, chips, a nddrycereal, or warming dishes or plates. Parts Key: Stainless Steel Drawer Interior Gasket Rail Lock Packaged ]Inside Drawer: Reversible Rack UsabLe Space and Utensil Sizes Drawer Interior: WARHING...
- Page 25 Using Your Warming Drawer Warming Drawer Guide Food should be at serving temperature (above 140 ° F) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii!iiii ¸i¸iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiii before being placed in the warming drawer. The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack. Bacon Uncovered Preheat with rack in place if using that arrangement. fits side to side.
- Page 26 CAUTION: Daily Cleaning Techniques Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off The entire range can be safely cleaned by wiping with a and the grates are cool. soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Nete: The cleaners recommended in this manual indicate...
- Page 27 Remove all utensils and bakeware. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven Bosch ovens feature a self-cleaning function that eliminates during the self-dean cycle, they will permanently lose the the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven. During shiny finish and change to a dull dark finish.
- Page 28 Setting Self-Clean Mode TouchCOO_NG HODE. Rotate knob until SELFCLEAN mode appears. Press START. The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning time, turn knob to change number of hours. Otherwise, continue to step 4. Touch START. SELF CLEAN flashes. Press START. REMOVE RACKS appears in the display as a reminder to remove oven racks.
- Page 29 Forovenpartsandaccessories thatcannot b eself-cleaned, follow therecommended cleaning m ethods b elow. Afterself-cleaning, the entireovencanbesafelycleaned witha soapysponge, rinsed anddried. If stubborn soilremains, followthe recommended cleaning methods below. • Always usethe miJdest cleaner t hatwill remove the soil. Rubmetalfinishes in the direction ofthe grain. Useclean, s oftcloths, s ponges o r paper towels.
- Page 30 For best resumts, choose cookware based on the following characteristics: Aluminum or copper bottomed pans conduct heat evenly. Steel pans, if not combined with other metals, may cook unevenly. • Cast-iron cookware absorbs heat slowly and cooks more evenly at low=to=medium settings. Fiat, heaw bottom pans provide even heat and stability.
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Page 31: Replacing The Oven Light
Removing Door WARNING Make sureoven is cooland power totheoven hasbeenturnedoff before removing thedoor. Failure todo socould result i n electrical shock OF burns, The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door. The door front is glass. - Page 32 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Burners click continuously. Knob(s) are in the "light" position. Turn knob(s) to "OFF" position or to desired flame setting, Gas is turned off. Make sure the gas shut-off valve is in the Surface burners do not light. ON position and the gas supply to the house is not shut off.
- Page 33 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) The oven mode or The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn the knob slowly when selecting temperature does not appear mode or temperature. Review manual in the display. instructions when setting the clock, the timer or self-clean. The oven door is locked and Oven is too hot.
- Page 34 If the cooktop is still not operating properly, please contact your dealer or call BSH Customer Service at 800-944-2904, Replacement Parts Replacement parts are available through your Bosch dealer. Contact Bosch Service for a dealer near you: 800-944-2904 or www.boschapptiances.com...
- Page 35 Thewarranties p rovided by BSH Home Appliances Corp.inthis Statement of Limited Warranty applyonlytothe BSH Gas Freestanding Range ("Range") s oldto you,the first using purchaser, provided thatthe Range waspurchased ( !) foryour useandnot for resale and(2) in the United States or Canada a ndis located in the countryof purchase. Asusedin this Statement of Limited Warranty, theterm"Dateof Installation"...