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Important safety information Warning – Risk of injury! (Important safety Scratched glass in the appliance door may ■ information develop into a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or detergents. General information i n f o r m a t i o n I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y The hinges on the appliance door move Risk of injury!
Causes of damage Steam ]Causes of damage Warning – Risk of scalding! General information The water in the water tank may become ■ C a u s e s o f d a m a g e very hot if you continue to operate the Caution! appliance.
Environmental protection Steam 7Environmental protection Caution! Baking tins: Ovenware must be heat and steam Your new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. Here ■ resistant. Silicone baking tins are not suitable for t e c t i o n E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o you can find tips on how to save even more energy combined operation with steam.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel *Getting to know your In the control panel, you can use the various buttons, appliance touch fields, touch-screen displays and the rotary selector to set the different appliance functions. The current settings are shown on the display. In this chapter, we will explain the displays and controls.
Getting to know your appliance In most selection lists, you have to turn the rotary Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed Note: selector in the opposite direction once you reach the may be slightly different to the actual temperature inside beginning or the end of the list.
Getting to know your appliance Heating types In order for you to find the correct heating type for your dish, we have explained the differences and scopes of application here. Type of heating Temperature 4D hot air * 30-250 °C For baking and roasting on one or more levels.
Getting to know your appliance Steam To enable you to find the correct steam type of heating for your dish, we have explained the differences and scopes of application here. Type of heating Temperature Steaming 30-100 °C For vegetables, fish, side dishes, for juicing fruit and for blanching Reheating 80-180 °C For plated meals and baked items...
Accessories Inserting accessories _Accessories The cooking compartment has five shelf positions. The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up. Your appliance is accompanied by a range of A c c e s s o r i e s accessories. Here, you can find an overview of the accessories included and information on how to use them correctly.
Accessories When inserting baking trays, ensure that lug ‚ is at the Optional accessories rear and is facing downwards. The sloping edge of the You can buy optional accessories from the after-sales accessory ƒ must be facing towards the appliance service, from specialist retailers or online.
Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first Glass roasting dish (5.1 litres) HEZ915001 For stews and bakes. time Particularly suitable for the "Meals" operating mode. Before you can use your new appliance, you must Glass tray HEZ864000 t h e f i r s t t i m e B e f o r e u s i n g f o r...
Before using for the first time Set the type of heating and temperature for heating Setting the clock up, then start the appliance operation. The clock starts at "12:00". Heating up Touch the "Clock" text field. Type of heating Top/bottom heating Set the clock using the rotary selector.
Press the ÿ On/Off button to switch on the appliance. The Bosch logo appears on the display, followed by the Example in the picture: Hot air eco . at 195 °C. selection list for the types of heating.
Operating the appliance Press the l Start/Stop button to start. Rapid heating The time on the display shows how long the With Rapid heating, you can shorten the heat-up time operation has already been running. for some heating types. Heating types suitable for Rapid heating are: <...
Steam Changing `Steam You can change the settings as usual. To change the temperature or the duration, touch the Food can be cooked particularly gently using steam. corresponding text field and change using the rotary S t e a m With some heating modes, you can prepare food with selector.
Steam Dough proving setting Changing and cancelling To change the steam level, touch the "Steam level" text Dough will prove considerably more quickly using the field. The steam level is highlighted, and can be "Dough proving T" type of heating than at room changed using the rotary selector.
Steam Touch the "Duration" text field and set the duration. Touch the v field. The control panel is automatically pushed forwards. A duration is always required for the steam Note: Pull the control panel forwards with both hands and types of heating. then push it upwards until it locks into place (Fig.
Steam Open the control panel. Cleaning the drip trough Remove and refill the water tank. Allow the appliance to cool down. Insert the filled water tank and close the control Open the appliance door. panel. Wipe around the drip trough ‚ underneath the cooking compartment with a sponge cloth (fig.
Time-setting options Press the l Start/Stop button to start. OTime-setting options The cooking time counts down. Your appliance has different time-setting options. i o n s T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t Time-setting option Use Cooking time After the set cooking time has elapsed, the...
Time-setting options Set a later end time using the rotary selector. Setting the timer The timer runs alongside other settings. You can set it at any time, even if the appliance is switched off. It has its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time which has elapsed.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock QBasic settings Your appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so There are various settings available to you in order to C h i l d p r o o f l o c k B a s i c s e t t i n g s that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change help use your appliance effectively and simply.
Basic settings List of basic settings Power cut Depending on the features of your appliance, not all The changes you make to the settings are saved even basic settings are accessible. after a power cut. You only have to reset the settings for the initial use Setting Options following a long-term power cut.
Sabbath mode FSabbath mode DCleaning agent With the Sabbath mode, a cooking time of up to 74 With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain S a b b a t h m o d e C l e a n i n g a g e n t hours can be set.
Cleaning agent Notes Door panels Hot soapy water: Slight differences in colour on the front of the ■ Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft appliance are caused by the use of different cloth. materials, such as glass, plastic and metal. Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel Shadows on the door panels, which look like ■...
Cleaning function Caution! .Cleaning function Do not use oven cleaner on the self-cleaning surfaces. This will damage the surfaces.If oven cleaner does get onto these surfaces, dab it off immediately using water Your appliance has the "Descaling" operating mode. C l e a n i n g f u n c t i o and a sponge cloth.
Rails Mix 400 ml water with 200 ml liquid descaler to pRails make a descaling solution. Use the ÿ On/Off button to start. Remove the water tank and fill with descaling With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s solution.
Appliance door Attaching the rails qAppliance door The rails only fit on the right or the left side. For both rails, ensure that the curved rods are at the front. With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r First, insert the rail in the middle of the rear socket ‚, its appearance and remain fully functional for a long until the rail rests against the cooking compartment...
Appliance door Removing the door cover Fitting the appliance door Reattach the appliance door in the opposite sequence The stainless steel inlay in the door cover may become to removal. discoloured. To carry out thorough cleaning, you can remove the cover. When attaching the appliance door, ensure that both hinges are inserted straight into the opening (figure Open the appliance door slightly.
Appliance door Removing and installing the door panels Fitting the door on the appliance To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels Insert the front panel at the bottom into the retainers from the appliance door. (figure Close the front panel until both upper hooks are Removing the door from the appliance opposite the opening (figure "...
Trouble shooting Rectifying faults yourself 3Trouble shooting You can often easily rectify technical faults on the appliance yourself. If a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g If a dish does not turn out exactly as you wanted, you Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the can find many tips and instructions for preparation at...
Trouble shooting The panel for removing the tank does The plug is not plugged into Connect the appliance to the electricity supply not open the mains Power cut Check whether other kitchen appliances are working The circuit breaker is faulty Check in the fuse box to make sure that the fuse for the appliance is in work- ing order v field sensor faulty...
Customer service 4Customer service PDishes Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance You can use the "Dishes" operating mode to prepare a C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e D i s h e s needs to be repaired.
Dishes Cooking a dish with Assist Changing and cancelling After starting the appliance, the settings can no longer Look through the levels to see which dishes are be changed. available with Assist and whether you need to enter a weight for your dish. Make sure you weigh your dish If you would like to cancel the operation, switch the beforehand so that you can do this.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Shelf positions JTested for you in our Use the indicated shelf positions. cooking studio Baking on one level When baking on one level, use the following shelf Here, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal positions: u d i o n o u r c o o k i n g s t...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Preheating is necessary for selected dishes, and this is Greaseproof paper Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for the indicated in the table. selected temperature. Always cut greaseproof paper to If you wish to follow one of your own recipes when size.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Cakes on baking trays Sponge cake with topping Baking tray 160-180 20-40 Sponge cake with topping Baking tray 160-170 30-40...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Choux pastry, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 190-210 35-45 < Danish pastry Baking tray 160-180 20-30...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The cake looks good, but is not Use a lower temperature and bake slightly longer; if necessary, add slightly less liquid. For cakes with a moist cooked properly in the middle. topping, bake the base first. Sprinkle it with almonds or breadcrumbs and then place the topping on top. The cake cannot be turned out of the Allow the cake to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers Caution! in the table: Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment or place cookware containing water onto the cooking 1 = Low compartment floor. The temperature change can cause ■...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting tensity time in mins. Croissant, pieces of dough Universal pan 170-190 30-35 < Croissant, pieces of dough Baking tray 180-200 20-25...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Baking times can not be reduced by using higher Remove unused accessories from the cooking Note: temperatures. The dish would only be cooked on the compartment. This will achieve the best possible outside, but would not be fully baked in the middle. cooking results and energy savings of up to 20 per cent.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Food which would normally be prepared in a water bath Cooking times cannot be reduced by using Note: should always be covered with foil. higher temperatures. Bakes or soufflés would only be cooked on the outside, but would be raw in the middle. By preparing several dishes at the same time, you can make energy savings of up to 45 per cent.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Poultry Steaming Poultry products are cooked more gently using the Your appliance offers you a range of heating types for steaming function than with steam assistance. They preparing poultry. You can find the ideal settings for remain particularly succulent.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio A general rule: the larger the poultry is, the lower the Remove unused accessories from the cooking cooking temperature and the longer the cooking time. compartment. This will achieve the best possible cooking results and energy savings of up to 20 per Turn the poultry after approx.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting tensity time in mins. Turkey thigh, with bone, 1 kg Wire rack 180-200 80-100 Turkey thigh, with bone, 1 kg Wire rack 170-180 80-100...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Larger pieces require a longer heating-up time and a Recommended setting values longer cooking time. If you are using several pieces You can find the ideal heating type for many meat which are the same weight, the heating-up time is dishes in the table.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting tensity time in mins. Joint of pork with rind, e.g. shoulder, Wire rack 190-200 130-140 2 kg Joint of pork with rind, e.g.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting tensity time in mins. Sausages Grilled sausages Wire rack 10-15 Wiener sausages Steam container 14-20 Bavarian veal sausages Steam container 12-20 Meat dishes...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Shiny roasting dishes made from stainless steel or Recommended setting values aluminium reflect heat like a mirror and are therefore You can find the ideal heating type for your fish dishes not particularly suitable. The fish cooks more slowly and in the table.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/grill setting tensity time in mins. Fish, fried, whole 300 g, e.g. trout Universal pan 170-180 15-20 < 160-170 5-10 Fish, steamed, whole 300 g, e.g.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Rice and cereals Recommended setting values Add water or liquid in the proportion indicated. E.g. In the table, you can find the ideal heating types for "1:1.5" means adding 150 ml liquid per 100 g rice. various dishes.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Steam in- Cooking tion heating °C/grill setting tensity time in mins. Brussels sprouts Steam container 8-12 Mixed vegetables, 1 kg Steam container 10-15 Vegetable dishes Grilled vegetables Universal pan 10-15...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dessert Use the settings indicated in the table. Stir after cooking. You can prepare various desserts easily using your The remaining milk is quickly absorbed. appliance. Compote Preparing yogurt Weigh the fruit and add approx. Y as much water. Add Remove accessories and shelves from the cooking sugar and spices to taste.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Frozen salmon fillet Unperforated steam container, size S Broccoli Perforated steam container, size XL Boiled potatoes, quartered Perforated steam container, size S Save energy with Eco heating types Cookware made from stainless steel or aluminium...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Small baked items Muffins Muffin tray 160-180 15-25 Small cakes Baking tray 150-160 25-35 Puff pastry Baking tray 170-190 20-35 Choux pastry...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Meat can be carved immediately following slow Sear the meat on the hotplate at a very high heat and cooking. No standing time is required. Due to the for a sufficiently long time on all sides, even on the special cooking method, the meat looks pink, but is not ends.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Tips for slow cooking Slow-cooking duck breast. Place the cold duck breast into a pan and fry the skin side first. After slow cooking, grill for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy. The slow-cooked meat is not as hot as So that the roasted meat does not cool so quickly, warm the plates and serve the sauces very hot.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Vegetables: Fill the jars with the vegetables along with Then fill the perforated steam container (size XL) with hot, boiled water. the berries and insert into the oven at level 2. Slide the universal pan in underneath to collect any juice.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Allowing the dough to prove at dough Final fermentation Place your baked item into the oven at the shelf position proving setting indicated in the table. Yeast dough will prove considerably more quickly using Wipe moisture from the cooking compartment before the "Dough proving"...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Defrosting Recommended setting values The times in the table are average values. They are The steam function "Defrost" is suitable for defrosting dependent on the quality, freezing temperature (-18 °C) frozen fruit and vegetables. Use heating type 4D hot air and composition of the food.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Dishes, chilled Plated meal, 1 portion Cookware, uncovered 120-130 15-25 Soup, stew, 400 ml Cookware, uncovered 120-130 10-25 Side dishes, e.g.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Baking Whirls*** Baking tray 140-150* 25-40 Whirls*** Baking tray 140-150* 25-40 < Whirls, 2 levels*** Universal pan + baking tray 140-150* 30-40...
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