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 1.4 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Always place accessories in the cooking com- The accessible parts of the appliance become partment the right way round. hot during operation. → "Accessories", Page 11 ▶ Never touch these hot parts. ▶ Keep children at a safe distance. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Hot steam may escape when you open the Combustible objects that are left in the cook-...
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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 If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no 2.1 General longer close properly during operation. This may dam- ATTENTION! age the front of adjacent kitchen units. Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking Keep the seal clean at all times.
en Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging When baking multiple dishes, do so in succession or in parallel. The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ¡ The cooking compartment is heated after baking ible and can be recycled. the first dish.
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 16 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.
XL 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 Push the accessory all the way in, making sure that product number (E no.) of your appliance.
Before using for the first time en Setting Water hardness in German hardness in French hardness °fH mmol/l °dH 00 (softened) 01 (soft) Up to 1.5 Up to 8.4 Up to 15 02 (med.) 1.5–2.5 8.4–14 15–25 03 (hard) 2.5–3.8 14–21.3 25–38 04 (very hard) Above 3.8...
8.1 Switching on the appliance Press to start. Press to switch the appliance on. ▶ a The Bosch logo appears in the display. The types of 8.6 Setting the type of heating and heating then appear. temperature 8.2 Switching off the appliance Requirement: The operating mode "Types of heating"...
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Rapid heating en 9 Rapid heating To save time, you can shorten the preheating time for Set a suitable type of heating and a temperature of set temperatures of 100 °C and higher. at least 100 °C. You can use rapid heating for the following types of Press "Rapid heating".
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en Steam To stop the signal early, press any touch field. Requirements ‒ ¡ An operating mode and temperature or setting have To set another cooking time, press "Cooking ‒ been set. time" and use the control ring to set the time. ¡...
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Steam en Lift the water tank and remove it from the water tank Dough proving recess . Yeast dough will prove considerably more quickly us- ing this function than at room temperature, and it will not dry out. Defrosting Use the defrost setting to defrost deep-frozen and frozen products.
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en Steam Use the control ring to change the cooking time. Changing the type of heating a The change is applied immediately. When you change the type of heating, the other set- tings will also be reset. 11.3 Steam assistance Press to pause operation. Press "Types of heating".
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Assist en Soak up the water in the condensation tray with a tea towel and wipe it carefully. Note: You can remove the condensation tray in order to clean it. → "Removing the condensate tray", Page 29 Drying the cooking compartment Dry the cooking compartment after each steam opera- tion.
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en Childproof lock For some dishes, you can also delay the end Category Foods ‒ time. Side dishes, Vegetables → "Setting the end time", Page 16 vegetables Potatoes In order to get information about the accessory and Rice shelf position, press "Tip". Cereals Press ...
Sabbath mode en 14 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 Home Connect Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be re- 15.3 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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Home Connect en 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- ...
en Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servicing Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long ▶ content. time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning ▶...
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Cleaning and servicing en Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment ¡ Vinegar water after cleaning it.
en Cleaning function "EcoClean" 18 Cleaning function "EcoClean" Use the cleaning function "EcoClean" regularly to help Remove accessories and cookware from the cook- retain the cleaning ability of the self-cleaning surfaces ing compartment. and prevent damage. Detach the shelf supports and remove them from The self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment the cooking compartment.
Cleaning assistance en 19 Cleaning assistance The cleaning assistance is a quick alternative for occa- a The appliance starts to heat and the cooking time sionally cleaning the cooking compartment. The clean- counts down. ing assistance softens dirt by vaporising the soapy wa- a When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds.
en Drying Open the control panel and remove the water Once the second rinsing cycle is complete: ‒ tank. Empty and dry the water tank. ‒ Thoroughly rinse the water tank and fill it with → "Emptying the water tank", Page 18 ‒ fresh water.
Appliance door en 23 Appliance door To clean the appliance door thoroughly, you can disas- Press on the right-hand pressure surface until semble the appliance door. the hook is released. 23.1 Detaching the appliance door WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.
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en Appliance door Snap the hooks on the left and right of the con- Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand densate tray into the gap . hinges . a The locking levers are open. The hinges are now se- cured and cannot snap shut.
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Appliance door en If necessary, you can remove the condensate Slide the intermediate pane into the left- and right- trough for cleaning. hand retainers . Open the appliance door. ‒ Tilt the condensate trough upwards and remove ‒ Push the intermediate pane upwards until it is in the left- and right-hand retainers ...
en Troubleshooting Push the inner pane upwards until it is in the left- Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand and right-hand retainers . hinges . Put the door cover in position and push down on a The locking levers are closed.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Demo mode is activated in the basic settings; appears in the display. heat up. Briefly disconnect the appliance from the power supply by switching the circuit breaker in the fuse box off and back on again. Deactivate demo mode within three minutes in the → "Basic settings", Page 21.
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 Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally 25.1 Disposing of old appliance friendly manner.
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appli- A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- ance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the line at www.bosch-home.co.uk among the additional basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Dir- documents on the product page for your appliance.
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en How it works 28 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types 28.3 Roasting, braising and grilling tips of food as well as the best accessories and cookware. ¡ The recommended settings are for fridge-temperat- We have perfectly tailored these recommendations to ure food and unstuffed, oven-ready poultry.
How it works en ¡ Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the pack- WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! aging. Very hot steam may escape when the lid is opened after cooking. Steam may not be visible, depending on 28.5 Steaming the temperature. Lift the lid in such a way that the hot steam can es- ▶...
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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 Victoria sponge cake x 2 150–160 25–35 Baking tin, dia. 20 cm Rich fruit cake High Ø 23 cm tin ...
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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 Complete meal with Wire rack 65 - 75 chicken Steam 0 Wire rack when yorkshire pudding is placed in the oven...
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en How it works To ensure that the climate in the cooking compart- 28.7 Special cooking methods and other ment remains constant, keep the cooking compart- applications ment door closed during slow cooking. Information and recommended settings for special After slow cooking, remove the meat from the cook- cooking methods and other applications, e.g.
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How it works en Food Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature in °C/ Cooking time tion function Dough proving in mins → Page 9 heating function Rich dough, e.g. panettone Bowl on wire rack 1. 1 1. 2 1. 40–90 Tin/dish on the wire 2.
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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 9 mins Viennese whirls Baking tray 150 - 160 25 - 40 Viennese whirls Baking tray ...
Installation instructions en 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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en Installation instructions 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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Installation instructions en ¡ 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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en Installation instructions ¡ Contact protection must be guaranteed by the in- For handleless kitchens with vertical bar handle stallation. strips: Attach a suitable filling piece in order to cover ‒ Electrically connect the appliance with the any sharp edges and to guarantee a safe install- protective contact plug ation.
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