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Important safety information Water in a hot cooking compartment may Risk of scalding! (Important safety ■ create hot steam. Never pour water into the information hot cooking compartment. Warning – Risk of injury! G eneral information Scratched glass in the appliance door may I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n ■...
Important safety information Airtight packaging may burst when food is Microwave Risk of burns! ■ heated. Always observe the instructions on Warning – Risk of fire! the packaging. Always use oven gloves to Using the appliance for anything other than remove dishes from the cooking ■...
Important safety information Meat thermometer Warning – Risk of injury! Unsuitable ovenware may crack. Porcelain ■ Warning – Risk of electric shock! or ceramic ovenware can have small The insulation of an incompatible meat perforations in the handles or lids. These thermometer may be damaged.
Causes of damage Inserting accessories: depending on the appliance ]Causes of damage ■ model, accessories can scratch the door panel when closing the appliance door. Always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment as far as G eneral information C a u s e s o f d a m a g e they will go.
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible 7Environmental protection ■ when the appliance is in use. Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Here you can find tips on how to save even more energy when using the appliance, and how to dispose of your appliance properly.
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. I n this chapter, we will explain the indicators and G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e controls.
Getting to know your appliance Display Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed Note: may be slightly different to the actual temperature inside The display is structured so that the information can be the oven. read at a glance in any situation. Touch-screen displays The value that you can currently set is highlighted in white text in the display.
Getting to know your appliance Types of heating To enable you to find the correct type of heating for When cooking at very high temperatures, the appliance your dish, we have explained the differences and lowers the temperature slightly after an extended scopes of application here.
Getting to know your appliance Microwave To ensure that you always use the correct microwave The microwave power settings do not always power setting, we have provided a general overview of correspond to the exact wattage that the appliance what the different power settings can be used for below. uses.
Accessories _Accessories Y our 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 included Your appliance is equipped with the following When using shelf positions 1, 3, 4 and 5, always insert...
Accessories When inserting baking trays, ensure that the catch Grill tray tappet ‚ is at the rear and is facing downwards. The Use for grilling in place of the wire rack or as a splatter guard.Only use sloping edge of the accessory ƒ must be facing in the universal pan.
Switching on the appliance Press the ÿ On/Off button to switch on the appliance. Cleaning the cooking compartment and The Bosch logo appears on the display, followed by the accessories selection list for the types of heating. Before using the appliance to prepare food for the first...
Operating the appliance Starting the operation Set the temperature using the rotary selector. You must press the l Start/Stop button to start each operation. After starting the appliance, the time display is shown on the display along with the settings. The display ring and the heating line also appear.
Time-setting options Rapid heating OTime-setting options With Rapid heating, you can shorten the heat-up time for some heating types. Y our appliance has different time-setting options. T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t i o n s The heating types suitable for Rapid heating are: Time-setting option Use <...
Time-setting options Press the l Start/Stop button to start. Before starting the operation, touch the "End" text The cooking time counts down. field. The projected end time is highlighted white in the display. Set a later end time using the rotary selector. The appliance begins to heat up.
Microwave Setting the timer ^Microwave The timer runs alongside other settings. You can set it at any time, even if the appliance is switched off. It has Y ou can use the microwave to cook, heat up or defrost its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is M i c r o w a v e food quickly.
Microwave If you open the appliance door while the Accessories included Note: appliance is in operation, this pauses operation. Once Only the wire rack provided is suitable when using the you have closed the door, you will need to press the microwave only.
Microwave Turn the rotary selector to set the temperature or Touch the "Cleaning" text field. level. Touch the "Drying" text field. Touch the "Cooking time" text field. The duration is displayed. It cannot be changed. The cooking time is highlighted in white in the Press the l Start/Stop button to start.
Meat thermometer @Meat thermometer T he meat thermometer makes accurate cooking M e a t t h e r m o m e t e r possible. It measures the temperature inside the food. As soon as the set temperature is reached, the appliance switches off automatically.
Meat thermometer Setting the core temperature Core temperatures of different foods The meat thermometer must be inserted into the socket Do not use frozen food. The figures in the table are on the left-hand side of the cooking compartment. given as a guide. They depend on the quality and composition of the food.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock QBasic settings Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so T here 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 Changing the time Clock display Digital* If you want to change the time, for example from summer to winter time, you must change the basic Analogue setting. Lighting Off during operation The appliance must be switched on. On during operation* Automatic continue Do not continue automatically* Touch the Menu field.
Sabbath mode FSabbath mode DCleaning agent W ith the Sabbath mode, a cooking time of up to 74 W ith 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 Keeping the appliance clean .Cleaning function Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt immediately so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not T he self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment build up. C l e a n i n g f u n c t i o n are cleaned with the “EcoClean”...
Cleaning function Drying Setting the cleaning function Before setting the cleaning function, ensure that you Dry the cooking compartment after operation to ensure have followed all instructions for preparation. that no moisture remains. The duration for the cleaning function is preset to 1 Starting drying hour.
Rails Use the hook to attach the rear holder into the upper pRails hole ‚ and push it into the lower hole ƒ (fig. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
Appliance door Removing and fitting the door panels qAppliance door To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels from the appliance door. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long Removing the door panels from the appliance time to come.
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Appliance door Press the front panel down until it clicks audibly into Warning – Risk of serious damage to health! place (fig. If the screws are loosened, the safety of the appliance Open the appliance door again slightly and remove can no longer be guaranteed.
Trouble shooting Rectifying faults yourself 3Trouble shooting You can often easily rectify technical faults on the appliance yourself. I f 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...
Customer service Maximum operating time 4Customer service If you do not change the settings on your appliance for several hours, the appliance stops heating up O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance automatically. This prevents unwanted continuous C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired.
Dishes Selecting a dish PDishes The dishes are arranged in a uniform structure: Y ou can use the "Assist" operating mode to prepare a Category ■ D i s h e s wide variety of food. The appliance selects the optimal Food ■...
Dishes Baking sensor Touch the required dish. The settings for this dish appear on the display. For Your appliance is equipped with a baking sensor.This many dishes, you can change the settings to suit sensor is automatically activated when you select a your needs.
Tested for you in our cooking studio baking tin is clean on the outside. Change the position JTested for you in our of the baking tin on the wire rack. If this does not help, continue baking without the microwave. The baking cooking studio time will be extended.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio liquid does not overflow and make the cooking be cooked on the outside, and would not be fully baked compartment dirty. in the middle. Baking tins The setting values apply to food that is placed into a Dark- coloured metal baking tins are most suitable.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- MW power in Cooking tion function ture in °C watts time in mins. Shortcrust tart with dry topping, Universal pan + baking tray 160-170 35-45 < 2 levels Shortcrust tart with moist topping Universal pan 160-180...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Tips on baking You want to find out whether the cake Push a cocktail stick into the highest point on the cake. If the cocktail stick comes out clean with no dough res- is completely cooked in the middle.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio cooked on the outside, but would not be fully baked in Universal pan or baking tray Slide the universal pan or the baking tray in carefully as the middle. far as the limit stop with the bevelled edge facing the The setting values apply to food that is placed into a appliance door.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting time in mins. Lye bread, pieces of dough Universal pan 180-200 20-25 Croissant, pieces of dough Universal pan 170-190 30-35 <...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio make energy savings of up to 20 per cent.If you preheat Frozen products the oven, you can reduce the indicated baking times by Do not use frozen products that are heavily frosted. several minutes. Remove any ice on the food.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Bakes and soufflés downwards. Always place ovenware, tins and dishes on the wire rack. Your appliance offers a range of heating types for Universal pan preparing bakes and soufflés. You can find the ideal Slide in the universal pan carefully as far as the limit settings for many dishes in the settings tables.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- MW power in Cooking tion heating ture in °C watts time in mins. Potato gratin, raw ingredients, 4 cm Ovenproof dish 150-170 60-80 < deep, 2 levels Soufflé...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for Recommended setting values Note: the selected temperature. Always cut greaseproof In the table, you can find the ideal heating type for the paper to size. kind of poultry you are cooking.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting watts time in mins. Turkey Small turkey, 2.5 kg Wire rack 180-200 70-90 Small turkey, 2.5 kg Wire rack 170-190 60-80...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio If you have quantities other than those indicated in the corresponding chapter. There, you can find notes Tip: the settings tables, the following basic rule applies: on inserting the meat thermometer, the possible heating double the quantity equates to roughly double the types and additional information.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting watts time in mins. Fillet of pork, 400 g Wire rack 220-230 20-25 Smoked pork on the bone, 1 kg Cookware, covered 210-230 70-90...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The roast looks good but the juices Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid if necessary. are too clear and watery. The meat gets burned during brais- The roasting dish and lid must fit together well and close properly. ing.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio In the table, you can find information for fish with default Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for Note: values for the weight. If you want to cook a heavier fish, the selected temperature. Always cut greaseproof you should definitely use the lower temperature.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Vegetables and side dishes Accessories Ensure that you always use suitable accessories and Here, you can find information for preparing grilled that they are placed in the oven the right way around. vegetables, potatoes and frozen potato products. Wire rack Remove unused accessories from the cooking Slide the wire rack in with the embossed "microwave"...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature in MW power in Cooking tion heating °C/ grill setting watts time in mins. Vegetable dishes Grilled vegetables Universal pan 10-15 Potatoes Baked potatoes, halved Universal pan 160-180 45-60 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Custard made from custard powder Microwave popcorn Mix custard powder with milk and sugar in a tall, Use flat, heat-resistant glass cookware, e.g. the lid of an microwave-suitable container according to the ovenproof dish. Do not use porcelain or heavily curved information on the packaging.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Universal pan or baking tray Recommended setting values Slide the universal pan or the baking tray in carefully as Here, you can find specifications for various dishes. The far as the limit stop with the bevelled edge facing the temperature and baking time are dependent on the appliance door.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Pot-roasted beef, 1.5 kg Cookware, covered 200-220 140-160 Joint of veal, 1.5 kg Cookware, uncovered 170-180 110-130 Fish Fish, braised, whole 300 g, e.g.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: . Slow cooking ■ Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Heating Searing time Tempera- Cooking tion function in mins ture in °C time in mins Poultry Duck breast, medium rare, 300 g Cookware, uncovered 45-60 each...
Tested for you in our cooking studio will be and the more aromatic the dried food will Recommended setting values remain. Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. In the table, you can find settings for drying various foodstuffs. The temperature and cooking time are If you wish to dry additional foodstuffs, you should use dependent on the type, moisture, ripeness and similar foodstuffs in the table as a reference.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: < 4D hot air ■ Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking time in mins. tion heating ture in °C Preserving Vegetables, e.g. carrots 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling: 30-40 <...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Stir the food or turn it once or twice in between. Large If you have quantities other than those indicated in Tip: pieces of food should be turned several times. the settings table, this basic rule will help: double the Occasionally split the food or remove items which have quantity equates to roughly double the cooking time.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature MW power in Cooking tion heating in °C watts time in mins. Miscellaneous Defrosting butter, 125 g Cookware, uncovered Ý * Turn halfway through cooking time Heating food in a microwave Using the microwave, you can heat food, or defrost and heat it in a single step.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature MW power in Cooking tion heating in °C watts time in mins. Vegetables, frozen loose, 250 g Cookware, covered 8-12 Ý Creamed spinach, frozen block, 450 g (stir Cookware, covered 11-16 Ý...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Test dishes Apple pie on two levels: position dark-coloured springform cake tins above each other so that they are These tables have been produced for test institutes to offset. facilitate the inspection of the appliance. Cakes in tinplate springform cake tins: bake on one As per EN 60350-1:2013 and IEC 60350-1:2011 and level with top/bottom heating.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: Grilling ( Grill, large area Also slide in the universal pan. The liquid will be caught ■ and the cooking compartment stays cleaner. Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Grill Cooking tion...
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