Bosch HGS24 Use And Care Manual

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Estufa Autoestable de Gas

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Page 1 Freestanding Gas Range Household Appliances Estufa Autoestable de Gas Estufa Autoestable de Gas Estufa Autoestable de Gas Estufa Autoestable de Gas Estufa Autoestable de Gas Cuisinière à gaz amovible Cuisinière à gaz amovible Cuisinière à gaz amovible Cuisinière à gaz amovible Cuisinière à...
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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................1 Getting Familiar with Your Range ............... 4 Setting Up Your Range Setting and Changing the Clock ................6 Setting the Functions ................... 7 Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu ..........7 Volume ......................
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. APPLIANCE SAFETY • This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by WARNING a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details. Have If the information in this manual is not followed the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is.
Page 5: Cooktop Safety
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. COOKTOP SAFETY REGARDING PET BIRDS: • When using the cooktop, DO NOT TOUCH THE HOT COOKING Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet birds AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchen fumes could adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause reach them.
Page 6: Range Safety
Important Safety Instructions ADDITONAL 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: Getting Familiar With Your Range
20. Door Lock (not visible) 21. Oven Rack Back 22. Oven Rack Front 23. Broiler Pan 24. Warming Drawer(HGS24 and HGS25 models) 25. Warming Drawer Rack (HGS24 and HGS25 models) 26. Burner Grates (2) 27. Burner Caps (4) 28. Oven Vent 7 & 8...
Page 8 COOKING MODE - Touch pad to display cooking mode. WARMING DRAWER INDICATOR (HGS24 and HGS25 models) - COOKING OR TIMED MODE – Shows the number of hours and Icon displays when warming drawer is in use. Indicates warming minutes the oven will be “on.”...
Page 9: Setting Up Your Range
Setting Up Your Range Setting 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 12:00 • The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes. •...
Page 10: Setting The Functions
Setting Up Your Range 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) TEMPERATURE FORMAT (switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius) TIME FORMAT (12 hr or 24 hr) LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout ) LANGUAGE OPTION (for display;...
Page 11: Change Temperature
Setting Up Your Range BEEP VOLUME LOCK KEYS • The volume of the control beep can be changed from LOW • The keypad can be locked for safety purposes. (softest) to HIGH (loudest). • This feature can be used to prevent changes to the •...
Page 12: Clock Display
Setting Up Your Range CLOCK DISPLAY (ON or OFF) RESET DEFAULTS • 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).
Page 13: Cooktop Features
Cooktop Features Before Using the Cooktop Burner Grates • 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 •...
Page 14: Cooktop Operation
Cooktop Operation Typical Flame Characteristics Burner Control Knobs For natural gas use, the burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It Control Knobs - Front View should burn completely around the burner cap. For Propane (LP) use, some yellow tips are normal.
Page 15: Oven Modes And Features
Oven Modes and Features Oven Racks Preheating Your oven has three racks. HGS25 models are equipped with Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. 2 flat and one telescopic. All others have 3 flat 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: Oven Modes And Features - Bake And Convection Bake
Oven Modes - Bake and Convection Bake CONVECTION BAKE BAKE, PROOF (HGS25 models) and WARM Convection Baking is similar to Baking. In this case, heat comes from 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 circulated throughout the oven by the to maintain the oven temperature: convection fan:...
Page 17: Oven Modes And Features - Broil
Oven Modes - Broil BROIL Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the broil burner: The Broil mode is best suited to cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (1” or less), poultry and fish. It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles.
Page 18: Oven Modes And Features - Convection Roast
Oven Modes - Convection Roast CONVECTION ROAST Convection Roast Chart Convection Roast uses heat from the bottom burner as well as heat circulated by the convection fan: ° ( ° ( , t s The Convection Roast mode is well suited to preparing tender cuts of meat and poultry.
Page 19: Oven Modes And Features - Dehydrate (Hds24 And Hds25 Models Only)
Oven Modes - Dehydrate (HGS24 and HGS25 models only) DEHYDRATE Dehydrate Chart Dehydrate dries with heat from lower burner. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. ¼ g i l y l t a i l ¼...
Page 20: Selecting The Oven Mode
Selecting the Oven Mode Setting the Cooking Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 6:35 6:35 6:35 6:35 6:35 2. BAKE will flash in the display. 3 8 0 º 3 8 0 º 3 8 0 º 3 8 0 º 3 8 0 º...
Page 21: Using The Timer/S
Using the Timer/s Setting the Timer/s Clearing the Timer/s Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will be displayed. 1. Touch TIME once. TIMER 1 flashes. 2. Turn knob to select CLEAR TIMER 1(2). 3. Touch TIME. 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 4.
Page 22: Using Timed Cook
Using Timed Cook The TIMED COOK feature 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 clock displays the correct time before beginning.
Page 23: Using The Probe (Hds25 Models Only)
Using the Probe (HGS25 models) • The probe can be used to determine the internal doneness • To change only the oven temperature, touch or the “END” temperature of many foods, especially meats TEMPERATURE. OVEN TEMP will flash in the display. and poultry.
Page 24: The Warming Drawer (Hds24 And Hds25 Models Only)
The Warming Drawer (HGS24 and HGS25 models) The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates.
Page 25: Warming Drawer Guide
Using Your Warming Drawer (HGS24 and HGS25 models) Using Your Warming Drawer Warming Drawer Guide Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in the warming drawer. The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack.
Page 26: Cleaning The Cooktop
Cleaning the Cooktop Daily Cleaning Techniques CAUTION: • 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.
Page 27: Oven
1. Remove all utensils and bakeware. 2. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven Bosch ovens feature a self-cleaning function that eliminates during the self-clean 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: Delaying Start Of Self-Clean
Care and Cleaning - Oven Setting the Self-Clean Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. WARNING 2. Rotate knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears. Press START. If door does not lock, press 3. The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning Cancel and do not self- time, turn knob to change number of hours.
Page 29: Parts/Cleaning Method
Care and Cleaning - Oven For oven parts and accessories that cannot be self-cleaned, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. •...
Page 30: Cookware Selection Guide
Cookware Selection Guide For best results, 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. •...
Page 31: Maintenance
Maintenance Removing the Door WARNING • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. • The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door.
Page 32: Self Help
Self Help - Cooktop 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. Make sure the gas shut-off valve is in the Gas is turned off. Surface burners do not light.
Page 33 Self Help - Oven PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) The oven mode or The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn the knob slowly when selecting a temperature does not appear mode or temperature. Review manual in the display. instructions when setting the clock, the timer or self-clean.
Page 34: Replacement Parts
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.boschappliances.com...
Page 35: Customer Service And Warranty
Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances Corp. in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to the BSH Gas Freestanding Range ("Range") sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Range was purchased (1) for your use and not for resale and (2) in the United States or Canada and is located in the country of purchase.

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