en Safety 1.2 Intended use Table of contents This appliance is designed only to be built into kitchen units. Read the special installation instructions. INFORMATION FOR USE Only a licensed professional may connect ap- Safety .............. 2 pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in- correct connection is not covered under the Preventing material damage ........ 4 warranty.
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Safety en ▶ Never pour water into the cooking compart- Opening the appliance door creates a ment when the cooking compartment is draught. Greaseproof paper may come into hot. contact with the heating element and catch fire. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ▶ Never place greaseproof paper loosely Scratched glass in the appliance door may over accessories when preheating the ap- develop into a crack.
en Preventing material damage ▶ Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! towels, on the door handle. Children may put packaging material over ▶ Leave the front of the appliance clear. their heads or wrap themselves up in it and ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use the appliance if there is water on the When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too ▶ ▶ cooking compartment floor. much on the baking tray. Wipe away any water on the cooking compartment If possible, use the deeper universal pan.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status. Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- our and shape may differ from those pictured.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Note: The temperature can be set in 1-degree incre- Display ments up to 100 °C, and in 5-degree increments there- You can see the current setting values or options in the after. display. The value that you can currently set is in focus. The Temperature control value is displayed in white lettering with a dark back- The temperature indicator bars show the heating...
en Accessories Symbol Type of heating or Temperature or setting Use function Top/bottom heat- 50-280 °C Prepare cakes, bakes and lean joints. The heat is emit- ted evenly from above and below. Rotary spit Grill settings: Roasts, rolled roasting joints and poultry 1 = low 2 = medium 3 = high...
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¡ Frozen meals You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: ¡ Large roasts www.bosch-home.com Telescopic rail set Telescopic rail set for one Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When level purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
en Before using for the first time To place the accessory at shelf positions with pull- Wire rack The open side must be facing the out rails, pull out the pull-out rails. appliance door and the curvature must be at the bottom (i.e. Wire rack or Position the accessory so that its baking tray...
Rotary spit en 7.2 Changing the type of heating and 7.4 Switching on the rapid heating function temperature Press the button to heat up the cooking compart- ▶ ment quickly. Use the function selector to change the type of heat- ing. Note: Rapid heating is available for 3D hot air, air recir- Use the temperature selector to change the temper- culation, the pizza setting and top/bottom heating.
en Time-setting options Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid ▶ 8.3 Switch on the rotary spit touching heating elements. Note: If you are using the rotary spit, preheat the oven Young children under 8 years of age must be kept ▶...
Child safety lock en The first time you press the button, the display 9.5 Setting the end time shows a default value. This default value is calcu- Operation starts for the set duration at a later time that lated using the current time on the clock and the is selected by you.
en Cleaning and servicing Display Basic setting Selection Reset all values to factory settings = No = Yes Activate demo mode. = No The demo mode is used for demonstration purposes = Yes only. The appliance does not heat up in demo mode. You can activate the demo mode only in the first 5 minutes after connecting to the power supply.
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Cleaning and servicing en Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Control panel Hot soapy water Clean with a dishcloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper. Door panels Hot soapy water Clean with a dishcloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass scraper or steel wool.
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en Cleaning and servicing Clean the cooking compartment with a cloth. 12.3 Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that 12.5 Replacing the cooking compartment the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are bulb not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean- ing products.
Cleaning function en 13 Cleaning function Use the cleaning function to clean your appliance. Clean the inside of the appliance door and along the edges of the cooking compartment in the area around the seal. Do not scrub the seal. 13.1 Pyrolytic self-cleaning Setting the cleaning function You can use the pyrolytic self-cleaning mode to effort- lessly clean the cooking compartment.
en Rails Wipe off any ash that has been left behind in the Preparing the appliance for operation after the cooking compartment, on the shelf supports and cleaning function around the appliance door with a damp cloth. Requirements Note: White residues on the enamel surfaces may be ¡...
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Appliance door en To completely loosen the inner panel from the door, 15.3 Detaching the appliance door carefully pull the upper section of the inner panel If it is particularly dirty, you can remove the appliance out of the profile and lift it. door to clean it more thoroughly.
en Troubleshooting Note: Do not throw away the locking pins. Store the locking pins in a secure location. You always require the locking pins when you remove the door or door panels from the appliance. If you do not have any lock- ing pins, you can order these from customer service.
Disposal en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The display has frozen or does Malfunction not respond. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Switch the fuse on after appox. 10 seconds. If the malfunction occurs again, call customer service. The appliance door cannot be The appliance door remains locked until the cooking compartment has cooled opened.
en How it works 19 How it works You can find a selection of tips about cookware and 19.2 Baking tips preparing meals here. We have compiled a few tips to help you achieve a good baking result. 19.1 What is the best way to proceed? Issue ATTENTION! You want your cake to...
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How it works en Food Weight in kg Shelf position Type of heating Temperature in Duration in °C/grill setting mins Pork chops 1st side: 15 2nd side: 5 Spare ribs 1st side: 15 2nd side: 10 Bacon 1st side: 10 2nd side: 8 Fillet of pork 1st side: 12 2nd side: 5...
en Installation instructions 19.5 Tips for next time you roast Issue Your cake is unevenly ¡ Reduce the baking If roasting is not successful the first time, you can find browned. temperature. some tips here. ¡ Cut the greaseproof paper to a suitable Issue size.
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Installation instructions en ▶ Only use extension cables that are certified, ¡ The mains socket for the appliance must have a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm² be located outside of the area where the and comply with the applicable national appliance is installed. safety requirements.
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en Installation instructions To prevent liquids from getting into the appliance, Apply silicone or adhesive between the wooden bar install a special wooden bar under the worktop in and the appliance in order to guarantee the leak- such a way that there is no gap between the appli- tightness.
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Installation instructions en Installing an intermediate floor 20.5 Installation in a tall unit If you are installing a hob above the appliance, in- Observe the installation dimensions and the safety sert an intermediate floor. clearances in a tall unit. Ensure that the intermediate floor has a clearance of at least 10 mm from the appliance.
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en Installation instructions Screw the appliance tightly onto the unit. Electrically connecting an appliance without a protective contact plug Note: Only licensed specialists may connect the appli- ance. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. An isolating switch must be integrated into the perman- ent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
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