en Safety Table of contents 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information USER MANUAL ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Safety .............. 2 ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the Preventing material damage ....... 4 product information safe for future refer- ence or for the next owner.
Safety en ▶ If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! switched off or the plug must be pulled out Scratched glass in the appliance door may and the door must be held closed in order develop into a crack. to stifle any flames.
en Preventing material damage Hot liquid may spill over the sides of the ac- WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism! cessory when it is removed from the cooking Permanent magnets are used in the control compartment. panel or in the controls. These may affect ▶ Remove hot accessories with care and al- electronic implants, e.g.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Take care not to trap anything in the appliance ▶ 2.2 Steam door. Follow these instructions when using the steam func- Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the ▶ tion. door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Buttons The buttons on the left- and right-hand side of You can use the control panel to configure all functions the control panel have a pressure point. Press- of your appliance and to obtain information about the ing a button will execute its function.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4.5 Control ring 4.7 Cooking compartment You can use the control ring to change the setting val- The functions in the cooking compartment make your ues that are shown in the display and scroll in the appliance easier to use. touch displays.
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en Operating modes To ensure that the appliance cools down more quickly The water tank is behind the control panel. after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a → "Filling the water tank", Page 16 certain period afterwards. Appliance door If you open the appliance door during operation, the operation stops.
Operating modes en 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.
en Accessories 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.
en Before using for the first time 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.
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 ...
en Rapid heating 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.
Time-setting options en 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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en Steam 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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Steam en ¡ 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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en Meat probe 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.
Meat probe en 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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en Assist 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".
Assist en 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.
en Childproof lock 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.
Sabbath mode en 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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en Cleaning and servicing 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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Cleaning and servicing en Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Door handle ¡ Hot soapy water To avoid permanent stains, remove any descaling agent that gets onto the surface immediately. Door seal ¡ Hot soapy water Do not remove or scrub. Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces...
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en Cleaning function EcoClean If a prompt to clean appears in the display, use the For some surfaces, you can use alternative ▶ ‒ cleaning function to clean the cooking compart- cleaning agents. ment. → "Suitable cleaning agents", Page 24 Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaning aids. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning assistance en Requirement: → "Preparing the appliance for the → "Wiping the appliance clean following the clean- cleaning function", Page 26. ing function", Page 27. Press . Press "Cleaning". 18.4 Wiping the appliance clean following Press "EcoClean". the cleaning function a The duration appears in the display. The duration of Allow the appliance to cool down.
en Drying If descaling is interrupted, you can no longer set any Press . operation. To ensure that the appliance is ready for op- Press "Cleaning". eration again, carry out two rinse cycles. Press "Descaling". a The duration appears in the display. The duration cannot be changed.
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.
Troubleshooting 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 If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it ▶ must be replaced by trained specialist staff. 24.1 Malfunctions Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The circuit breaker is faulty. working. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The control panel Malfunction cannot be opened. Call the after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 34 If there is water in the water tank, empty the water tank: Open the appliance door. ‒ Grip on the right and left below the control panel. ‒...
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 Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor- This appliance is labelled in accord- rectly.
How it works en 27 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types Baking on two or more levels Shelf position of food as well as the best accessories and cookware. 3 levels We have perfectly tailored these recommendations to ¡...
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en How it works ¡ The perforated steam container (size XL) is the best Roasting in uncovered cookware option here. To catch any liquid that drips down, ¡ Use a deep roasting dish. slide in the universal pan one level below in the ¡...
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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 8 Sponge cake, 6 eggs Springform cake 1. 150–160 1. 10 tin, diameter 28 cm 2. 150–160 2. 25–35 Sponge cake, 6 eggs Springform cake ...
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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 8 Chicken, 1 kg, unstuffed Wire rack 200 - 220 60 - 70 Chicken, 1 kg, unstuffed Wire rack ...
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How it works en Desserts Making yoghurt Remove the accessories and shelves from the Making crème caramel or crème brulée cooking compartment. Use your preferred recipe to make the mixture for Heat 1 litre of whole milk (3.5% fat) to 90 °C on the the crème.
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en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Searing Heating function Temperature Cooking ware ition time in → Page 8 in °C time in mins mins Veal medallions, 4 cm Uncovered cook- 30 - 50 thick ware Saddle of lamb, bone- Uncovered cook- ...
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How it works en ¡ Accessory/cookware: Tips for reheating food – Place frozen fruit and vegetables into the perfor- ¡ Use uncovered, heat-resistant cookware that is suit- ated steaming tray (size XL). To catch any liquids able for cooking with steam. that drip down, place the universal pan into the ¡...
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en How it works Recommended settings for baking Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 8 mins Viennese whirls Baking tray 140 - 150 25 - 40 Viennese whirls Baking tray ...
Installation instructions en Food Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature in °C Cooking time tion function in mins → Page 8 Broccoli, fresh, 300 g Steam containers, XL 7–8 size Broccoli, fresh, one con- Steam containers, XL 7–8 tainer size The test is over when 85 °C is reached at the coldest spot (see IEC 60350-1). The test is over when 85 °C is reached at the coldest spot (see IEC 60350-1).
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en Installation instructions ¡ Wear protective gloves so that you do not 28.2 Appliance dimensions cut yourself. Parts that are accessible dur- You will find the dimensions of the appliance here ing installation may have sharp edges. ¡ Dimensions of the figures in mm. WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism! Permanent magnets are used in the control panel or in the controls.
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Installation instructions en Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm b in mm Full-surface induction hob Gas hob Electric hob ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- 28.5 Installation in a tall unit ance with the diagram. Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a tall unit.
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en Installation instructions ¡ The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of Screw the appliance into place. the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m power cable can be obtained from the after-sales service. ¡ The power cable must only be replaced with a cable from the original manufacturer.
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