en Safety Table of contents 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Safety .............. 2 ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the Preventing material damage ....... 5 product information safe for future refer- ence or for the next owner.
Safety en The telescopic shelves become hot when the 1.4 Safe use appliance is in use. Always place accessories in the cooking com- ▶ Allow hot telescopic shelves to cool down partment the right way round. before touching them. → "Accessories", Page 11 ▶ Only touch hot telescopic shelves with WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! oven gloves.
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en Safety Children may breathe in or swallow small WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! parts, causing them to suffocate. Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be ▶ Do not let children play with small parts. carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Preventing material damage en 2 Preventing material damage Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains 2.1 General that cannot be removed. ATTENTION! When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too ▶ Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking much on the baking tray.
en Environmental protection and saving energy If descaling solution comes into contact with the control Cleaning the water tank in the dishwasher will damage panel or other delicate surfaces, it will damage them. Remove descaling solution immediately with water. Do not clean the water tank in the dishwasher. ▶...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4.2 Buttons Use the buttons on the left- and right-hand side of the control panel to switch your device or the operating mode on and off. Button Function On/Off Switch the appliance on or off. Start/Stop Short press: Start or pause operation.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance ¡ Residual heat indicator When the appliance is switched off, the display ring shows the residual heat in the cooking compart- ment. As the residual heat dissipates, the display ring gets darker before eventually disappearing completely.
Operating modes en The water tank is behind the control panel. Tank cover → "Filling the water tank", Page 17 Opening for filling and emptying Handle for removing and inserting 5 Operating modes This is where you can find an overview of your appli- Operating ance's operating modes and main functions.
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en Operating modes Symbol Type of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional options Hot air eco 30–250 °C Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating. The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
Accessories en 6 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made espe- The accessories supplied may differ depending on the cially for your appliance. appliance model. Note: Accessories may become deformed if they get hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the ac- cessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
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You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: www.bosch-home.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
Before using for the first time en 7 Before using for the first time Implement the settings for the initial configuration. Calibrate the appliance. Clean the appliance and accessories. 7.1 Before using for the first time Malfunctions may occur when using filtered or deminer- Before using the appliance for the first time, ask your alised water.
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to switch the appliance on. You can briefly pause operation and then continue. If ▶ you cancel operation completely, the settings will be re- a The Bosch logo appears in the display. The types of set. heating then appear. To pause operation briefly: Briefly press ...
Rapid heating en Press to start. Press the type of heating that you want to use. a The appliance starts heating. a The corresponding default temperature appears in the display. a The target temperature, the time and how long the appliance has already been in operation are shown Changing the temperature in the display.
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en Time-setting options minutes. The timer has its own audible signal so that To continue without setting a cooking time, press ‒ you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time to start. which has elapsed. When the food is ready, press ...
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Steam en 11 Steam Food can be cooked particularly gently using steam. Fill the water tank with water up to the "max" You can use the special types of steam heating, or use mark. steam assistance with certain types of heating. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door.
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en Steam ¡ A cooking time must always be set for the types of 11.3 Steam assistance steam heating. When you cook with steam assistance, the appliance For the steam type of heating, the cooking time only introduces steam into the cooking compartment at vari- begins when the cooking compartment is heated ous intervals.
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Meat probe en Press to pause operation. Leave the water tank to dry with the lid open. Press "Types of heating". Place the lid on the water tank and push down on it. Press the type of heating that you want to use. Insert the water tank and close the control panel.
en Meat probe 12.3 Setting the meat thermometer Thin Insert the meat probe into the thickest pieces part of the meat from the side. The meat probe measures the temperature inside the of meat food between 30 °C and 99 °C. Thick Insert the meat probe diagonally into the Requirements pieces meat from above, pushing it in as far as...
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Assist en Changing the type of heating Beef Core temperature When you change the type of heating, the other set- in °C tings will also be reset. Tenderloin or sirloin, rare 45 - 52 Press to pause operation. Tenderloin or sirloin, medium rare 55 - 62 Press "Types of heating".
en Assist Meat probe Category Foods You can use the meat probe for several dishes. Side dishes, Vegetables If the meat probe is plugged in, only the dishes that are vegetables Potatoes possible with the meat probe are available for selec- Rice tion.
Childproof lock en 13.5 Adjusting the dish a No cooking time is displayed in baking sensor mode. The time in the display shows how long the Your appliance offers you a wide range of different programme has already been running. dishes. You can use the control ring to scroll through a Once the dish is ready, a signal sounds.
en Sabbath mode 15 Sabbath mode You can set a cooking time of up to 74 hours using Press "Sabbath mode". Sabbath mode. You can use top/bottom heating to If you cannot see the type of heating in the touch keep food warm between 85 °C and 140 °C during displays, use the control ring to scroll though the se- this time without having to switch the appliance on or lection list.
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Home Connect en Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be re- 16.3 Setting the time tained even after a power failure. Requirement: The appliance is switched on. Discarding changes to the basic settings Press . Press and use "Do not save" to confirm. Press "Basic settings".
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en Home Connect Basic setting Possible settings Explanation Remote control When this function is deactivated, all you can do is view the appliance's operating status in the app. When this function is activated, you can remotely start and control the appliance. Appliance information The display shows information about the network or the appli- ...
Cleaning and servicing en 18 Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long ATTENTION! time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur- faces of the appliance. 18.1 Cleaning products Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
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en Cleaning and servicing Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. ¡ Vinegar water Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment after cleaning it.
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Cleaning assistance en faces no longer clean themselves adequately during – From the inside of the appliance door operation, heat up the cooking compartment specific- – From the glass cover on the oven light ally to the right temperature. This prevents stains that cannot be removed. Remove any objects from the cooking compartment.
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en Drying ¡ First rinse cycle (approx. 9–12 minutes) 20.2 Setting the descaling ¡ Second rinse cycle (approx. 9–12 minutes) Requirement: → "Preparing descaling", Page 30 For reasons of hygiene, the descaling programme must Press . be run in full. Press "Cleaning". If descaling is interrupted, you can no longer set any Press "Descaling".
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Rails en 22 Rails To thoroughly clean the rails and the cooking compart- 22.2 Attaching the rails ment, or to replace the rails, you can remove the rails. Notes ¡ The rails only fit on the right or left. 22.1 Detaching the rails ¡...
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en Appliance door Note: Ensure that the appliance door slides onto the WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! hinges without any resistance. If you feel any resist- When the hinges are not secured, they can snap ance, check whether you are sliding it in at the cor- shut with great force.
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Appliance door en Components inside the appliance door may have sharp Dry the door panes and refit them. edges. Wear protective gloves. ▶ 23.4 Fitting the door panes Open the appliance door slightly. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Push on the left- and right-hand side of the door The hinges on the appliance door move when the door cover from the outside ...
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en Troubleshooting 24 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Read the troubleshooting information before contacting Incorrect repairs are dangerous. after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The control ring is dif- There is dirt below the control ring. ficult to turn. The control ring can be removed. Note: To ensure that the mount remains stable, do not remove the control ring too often. To loosen the control ring, press on the outer edge of the control ring.
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Setting values, e.g. temperature or cooking time, depend on the recipe, quantity and food. Next time, set lower or higher values. ▶ Tip: A lot of information about the food preparation and corresponding setting values can be found on our website www.bosch-home.com. 25 Disposal 25.1 Disposing of old appliance This appliance is labelled in accord- ance with European Directive Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
2014/53/EU. A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found line at www.bosch-home.co.uk among the additional online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
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en How it works Roasting in cookware Baking on one level Shelf position If you cover the cookware when you cook your food, Tall baked items and tins/dishes on this will keep the cooking compartment cleaner. the wire rack Shallow baked items/baking trays General information about roasting in cookware ¡...
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How it works en ¡ For a different flavour, you can sear the meat, Rice or cereals poultry or fish before steaming. Reduce the cooking ¡ Add water or liquid in the indicated ratio. time. For example, this means 1:1.5 for 100 g of rice, ¡...
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en How it works Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware ition function °C tensity in mins → Page 9 Biscuits, 3 levels 1 pcs 5+3+1 140–160 15–30 Universal pan 2 pcs Baking tray Bread, free-form, 750 g Universal pan ...
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How it works en Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware ition function °C tensity in mins → Page 9 Joint of pork with rind, Uncovered cook- 1. 100 1. 25 - 30 e.g. shoulder, 2 kg ware ...
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en How it works Recommended settings for desserts and compote Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 9 mins Crème brulée Individual moulds 20 - 30 Crème caramel Individual moulds ...
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How it works en Recommended settings for hygiene Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 9 mins Prepare jam jars or pre- Steam containers, 10 - 15 serving jars XL size Additional jam jar pro- Steam containers, ...
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en How it works Recommended settings for reheating Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 9 mins Pizza, cooked Wire rack 170 - 180 5 - 15 Bread rolls, baguette, Wire rack ...
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How it works en Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 9 mins Small cakes, on 2 levels Universal pan 25 - 35 Baking tray Small cakes, on 3 levels x 2 5+3+1 ...
en Installation instructions 29 Installation instructions Observe this information when installing the appliance. 29.1 General installation instructions Follow these instructions before you start with the installation of the appliance. ¡ The safe operation of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it has been installed ¡...
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Installation instructions en 29.2 Appliance dimensions 29.3 Installation below a worktop You will find the dimensions of the appliance here Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing below a worktop. ¡ To ventilate the appliance, the intermediate floor must have a ventilation cut-out. ¡...
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en Installation instructions ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- 29.5 Installation in a tall unit ance with the diagram. Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a tall unit. ¡ Only fit appliances up to a height that allows ac- cessories to be easily removed.
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Installation instructions en ¡ Contact protection must be guaranteed by the in- Screw the appliance into place. stallation. Electrically connect the appliance with the protective contact plug Note: The appliance must only be connected to a pro- tective contact socket that has been correctly installed. Insert the plug into the protective contact socket.
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