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Use and Care Manual
500 SERIES
HMV5053C

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  • Page 1 Microwave Use and Care Manual 500 SERIES HMV5053C...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P r o d u k t i n f o . Before using the appliance for the first time .... 12 replacement parts and services can be found at www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop Cleaning accessories ............12 www.bosch-home.com/us/store Applying the program label ..........
  • Page 3: Safety Definitions

    Safety Definitions 9 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID WARNING POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO This indicates that death or serious injuries may EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. ENERGY CAUTION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may (1) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: WARNING Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance ▯ To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
  • Page 5: Tv / Radio Interference

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE TV / Radio Interference Cleaning Safety This appliance generates and uses ISM frequency Clean exhaust filters frequently - Do not allow grease to energy. If not installed and used properly, in strict accumulate on the hood or filters.
  • Page 6: In Case Of Fire

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Oversized food or oversized metal utensils ▯ CAUTION should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. Metal e.g. a spoon in a glass must be kept at least 1 in Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
  • Page 7: Cooking Utensils

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Deep fat frying: Do not deep fat fry in oven. Oil can be nylon or synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt heated beyond ideal temperatures very quickly in a and cause paper to ignite microwave oven.
  • Page 8: State Of California Proposition 65 Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Fan Motor Operation After using the oven the fan motor can rotate to cool the electric components.
  • Page 9: Causes Of Damage

    Causes of damage Appliance door as a seat or storage surface: do not NOTICES: ▯ stand, sit or hang on the appliance door. Do not place Metal ­ e.g. a spoon in a glass ­ must be kept at least ▯...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Parts Oven light (LED) The oven light turns off to save energy after two minutes Front view with the door open. To turn the light back on close the door and open it again. Control panel Bottom view Touch keys You can activate a function by briefly touching the Top vent grill...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Touch key Function Add 30 seconds to microwave timer +30 Seconds How to fit the turntable Set kitchen timer Kitchen Timer Place the roller rest a in the recess in the oven cavity. Use the number keys to enter 0 - 9 Let the turntable b slot in place in the drive c in the customized values...
  • Page 12: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Microwave utensil guide Aluminum foil: ▯ Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they Suitable ovenware hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use Heat-resistant glass, glass-ceramic: small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. ▯ Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without the side walls of the oven cavity and door of the...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Turning the turntable on / off Setting the clock For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be The clock can be set in 12-hour mode. turned off for large dishes. Touch Clock once. To turn the turntable off, touch Turntable (on/off) once. Enter the time using the number keys.
  • Page 14: Adding Cook Time (+30 Seconds)

    Opening appliance door during operation Power Microwave Use for Opening the appliance door during operation will level output interrupt the current mode. Close the appliance door and Softening butter & cream cheese ƒ then touch Start/Enter to resume operation. Softening ice cream ‚...
  • Page 15: Auto Defrost

    Auto Defrost Auto Defrost programs With the Auto Defrost feature you can defrost three Program Food Weight range different types of food by entering the weight. The ideal defrost time will be calculated by the program. Ground meat 0.5 - 3lbs š“”...
  • Page 16: Sensor Reheat

    Sensor Reheat Reheat cooking suggestions The Sensor Reheat feature lets you reheat dinner plates Food Directions Quantity or casseroles (8-12 oz.) for your cooking convenience. Dinner Use only pre-cooked, refriger- 1 serving plate ated foods. Cover plate with (1 plate) Setting Sensor Reheat vented plastic wrap or waxed Touch Sensor Reheat once.
  • Page 17: Panel Lock

    Setting Sensor Cook Progr. Food Quantity Cooking tips Touch Sensor Cook once. and START are †™ ‚ blinking. Ground Meat 8 - 24 oz After cooking, †™ † (0.5 - 1.5 lbs) allow to stand, Touch Sensor Cook repeatedly until the desired covered, for program number is shown in the display.
  • Page 18: Convenience Operation

    Touch Start/Enter. Changing the settings Example: Turn clock display on/off. Touch Clear/Off to exit the settings menu. Touch Settings twice. Note: You can only change one setting at a time. To alternate in the display. ’‚© ‹”” ‹Ÿ change another setting, you have to exit the settings menu first and begin from step 1.
  • Page 19: More Modes

    Cancel operation Setting More Modes Touch Clear/Off to cancel the active oven mode. The Touch More Modes once. and START are blinking in ‚ appliance turns off and the clock is displayed. the display. The cooling fans may continue to run for awhile and then Touch More Modes repeatedly until the desired switch off automatically.
  • Page 20: Cooking Poultry In Your Microwave

    Stand time Meat Doneness Remove from oven After standing (10-15 min.) Beef Medium 150°F (65°C) 160°F (71°C) Well done 160°F (71°C) 170°F (77°C) Pork Medium 150°F (65°C) 160°F (71°C) Well done 160°F (71°C) 170°F (77°C) Poultry Dark meat 150°F (65°C) 150°F (65°C) Light meat 160°F (71°C)
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Seafood Power level Cook time Directions Fish steaks up to medium high (7) 7–11 min. /lb Arrange fish on roasting rack with meaty portions 1½ lbs towards the outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    (Room Venting). The filter should be replaced Replacement filters can be purchased from the Bosch every 6 to 12 months depending on use. eshop, www.bosch-home.com/us/store.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem, it often will merely be something minor. Before you call customer service, consider the suggestions and instructions below: Problem Suggestion Properly insert the plug into a grounded power outlet. Neither the microwave’s display ▯ nor oven operates.
  • Page 24: Bosch ® Support

    Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department if you have any questions or in the unlikely Data Plate event that your Bosch® appliance needs service. Our The data plate shows the model and serial number. Refer service team is ready to assist you.
  • Page 25: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    Warranty Exclusions purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended, for any reason whatsoever. The warranty coverage described herein excludes all This Product is also warranted to be free from cosmetic defects or damage that are not the direct fault of BSH, defects in material and workmanship (such as scratches including without limitation, one or more of the following: of stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, chip, dents,...
  • Page 26 IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY BSH, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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