en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents Declaration of Conformity ........ 42 How it works............ 42 INFORMATION FOR USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...... 54 Safety .............. 2 33.1 General installation instructions...... 54 Preventing material damage ...... 7 Environmental protection and saving en- ergy .............. 8 1 Safety Familiarising yourself with your appliance .. 9 Operating modes .......... 11...
Safety en Accessories and cookware get very hot. 1.3 Restriction on user group ▶ Always use oven gloves to remove ac- This appliance may be used by children aged cessories or cookware from the cooking 8 or over and by people who have reduced compartment.
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en Safety Components inside the appliance door may WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! have sharp edges. Children may put packaging material over ▶ Wear protective gloves. their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ▶ Keep packaging material away from chil- Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Safety en Using the appliance for anything other than its WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! intended purpose is dangerous. This is be- Liquids and other food may easily explode cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil- when in containers that have been tightly lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and sealed.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! The appliance uses a high voltage. Due to the hot surfaces, vapours from flam- ▶ Never remove the casing. mable liquids may catch fire in the cooking compartment (explosion). The appliance door WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to may spring open.
Preventing material damage en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The cleaning function heats up the cooking The cooking compartment gets very hot when compartment to a very high temperature so the cleaning function is in progress. that food left over from roasting, grilling and ▶...
en Environmental protection and saving energy 2.3 Steam ATTENTION! Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment Follow these instructions when using the steam func- will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or tion. the inner door pane. ATTENTION! Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least ▶...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Allow frozen food to defrost before cooking. Heat two glasses or cups of liquid at the same time. ¡ This saves the energy that would otherwise be re- ¡ Heating several dishes at the same time requires quired to defrost it.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Lighting Symbol Meaning One or more oven lights illuminate the cooking com- Remote start with Home Connect is ac- partment. tivated. When you open the appliance door, the light in the → "Home Connect ", Page 29 cooking compartment switches on. If the appliance Remote diagnostics with Home Con- door remains open for longer than around 18 minutes, nect for maintenance is activated.
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Operating modes en Operating modes 5 Operating modes This is where you can find an overview of your appli- Operating ance's operating modes and main functions. mode Press to open the menu. Cleaning Select the cleaning function for the cooking compartment. Operating Cleaning function (Ecolysis) mode...
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en Operating modes Symbol Type of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Circulated air grilling 30 - 300 °C Roast poultry, whole fish or larger pieces of meat. The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan circulates the hot air around the food.
Accessories en Microwave output in Maximum cooking watts time in hours 180 W 1:30 Defrost food and continue cooking. 360 W 1:30 Cook fish and meat. Heat up delicate foods. 600 W 1:30 Heat and cook food. 800 W "Boost" 00:30 Heat liquids. ¡ The microwave output settings do not correspond Notes ¡...
You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: Baking tray Slide the tray in with the sloping www.bosch-home.com E.g. univer- edge towards the appliance door. Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When...
Basic operation en Setting Water hardness in German hardness °dH French hardness °fH mmol/l 0 (softened) 1 (soft) Up to 1.5 Up to 8.4 Up to 15 2 (medium) 1.5-2.5 8.4-14 15-25 3 (hard) 2.5-3.8 14-21.3 25-38 4 (very hard) Over 3.8 Over 21.3 Over 38 Only set this if you will be using solely softened water.
en Basic operation Changing the type of heating 8.4 Interrupting the operation When you change the type of heating, the other set- You can interrupt the operation and then continue tings are also reset. again. Press . To interrupt the operation, press ...
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Rapid heating en When the operation has ended, remove the food Note: If necessary, change the basic setting for the from the cooking compartment. The appliance auto- lighting again. matically switches off completely after approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Rapid heating 9 Rapid heating To save time, rapid heating can shorten the preheat- Set a suitable type of heating and a temperature of...
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en Steam Press "End time". 10.3 Setting the timer To set the time, press the hour display or the minute The timer runs independently during the operation. You display. can set the timer for up to 24 hours. The timer has its a The selected value is marked in blue.
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Steam en Pull the control panel towards you with both hands ATTENTION! and then push it upwards until it clicks into place . A lot of steam is produced during operation with the Remove the water tank from the tank recess ...
en Steam Select the settings for the operating mode, e.g. type Cancelling the steam jet of heating and temperature. You can cancel the steam jet at any time. Press "Added steam". Press "Steam jet". Use the setting ring to set the steam level. Press "Off"...
Microwave en Soak up the water in the drip trough with a sponge cloth and wipe it carefully. Drying the cooking compartment Dry the cooking compartment after each steam opera- tion. Dry the cooking compartment by hand or use the ▶ drying function.
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en Microwave If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre- A cooking time must always be set to operate the ‒ ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is microwave. not microwave-safe. To change the preset cooking time, press the relev- ant time value, e.g.
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Ventilation function "Crisp Finish" en If required, you can select other settings and re- Changing added microwave ‒ start the operation. You can change or deactivate the added microwave at When the food is ready, use to switch the ap- ‒ any time.
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en Meat probe The meat probe has three measuring points. Ensure 14.3 Setting the meat probe that at least the middle measuring point is inserted You can set a core temperature of between 30 °C and in the food. 99 °C. Thin Insert the meat probe into the thickest Requirements pieces part of the meat from the side.
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Dishes en Change the temperature with the setting ring. Pork Core temperature a The change is applied. in °C Shoulder of pork 85 - 90 Changing the type of heating Fillet of pork, medium rare 62 - 70 When you change the type of heating, the other set- tings are also reset.
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en Dishes ¡ Added liquid 15.3 Overview of the dishes ¡ Time for turning or stirring You can find out which individual dishes are available When this time is reached, a signal sounds. to you on the appliance when you call up the operating To call up the information, press ...
Favourites en Press to start the operation. Category Food a The appliance starts to heat and the time counts Reheating, Baked items down. crisping up Side dishes a No cooking time is displayed in baking sensor Vegetables mode. The setting values and how long the appli- Menu ance has already been in operation are shown on Defrosting...
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en Childproof lock Childproof lock 17 Childproof lock You can secure your appliance to prevent children a The control panel is locked. The appliance can only from accidentally switching it on or changing the set- be switched off using . tings.
Home Connect en Personalisa- Selection Info Display tion Appliance in- Display technical information about Brand logo ¡ Display formation the appliance. ¡ Do not display Operation after ¡ Main menu 18.2 Changing the basic settings switch-on ¡ Types of heating Press "Basic settings" in the menu. ¡...
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en Home Connect Open the Home Connect app and scan the follow- ing QR code. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. 19.2 Home Connect settings You can adjust the Home Connect settings and network settings in your appliance's basic settings. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network.
Cleaning and servicing en As soon as a software update is available, you will be Tip: For further information and details about the avail- informed via the Home Connect app and will be able to ability of Remote Diagnostics in your country, please start the software update via the app. Once the update visit the service/support section of your local website: has been successfully downloaded, you can start in- www.home-connect.com.
en Cleaning and servicing Appliance front Surface Suitable cleaning agents Information Stainless steel ¡ Hot soapy water To prevent corrosion, remove any patches of limescale, grease, ¡ Special stainless steel starch or albumin (e.g. egg white) from stainless steel surfaces im- mediately.
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"Pyrolytic activeClean" cleaning function en Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Water tank ¡ Hot soapy water To remove residual detergent after cleaning, rinse thoroughly with clean water. To dry the water tank after cleaning, leave the water tank to dry with the lid open.
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en Cleaning aid Confirm the message. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! a The cleaning function starts and the duration counts The cleaning function heats up the cooking compart- down. ment to a very high temperature so that food left over a For your safety, the appliance door locks once a from roasting, grilling and baking will burn off.
Descaling en Allow the appliance to cool down. a The cleaning aid starts and the duration counts Wipe out the remaining water in the cooking com- down. partment using an absorbent sponge cloth. a Once the cleaning aid has ended, a signal tone Clean the smooth enamel surfaces in the cooking sounds.
en Appliance door Setting the drying process ATTENTION! If there is water on the cooking compartment floor Requirement: → "Drying the cooking compartment", when operating the appliance at temperatures above Page 36 120 °C, this will damage the enamel. Press "Cleaning" in the menu. Do not use the appliance if there is water on the ▶...
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Appliance door en Press the intermediate pane against the appliance Insert the intermediate pane into the retainer with one hand while pushing the left- and right-hand the bottom and push it in firmly at the top. retainers upwards. Do not detach the retainers ...
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en Rails Rails 26 Rails To thoroughly clean the rails and the cooking compart- Hook the front retainers in at the bottom and ment, or to replace the rails, you can remove the rails. straighten them . 26.1 Detaching the rails WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The shelf supports get very hot Never touch the shelf supports when hot.
Troubleshooting en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶ by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the ▶ appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The control panel There has been a power cut. cannot be opened. Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working. ▶ Malfunction Call the after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 41 If there is water in the water tank, empty the water tank: Open the appliance door.
Next time, set lower or higher values. ▶ Tip: A lot of other information about the food preparation and corresponding adjustment values can be found in the Home Connect app or on our website www.bosch-home.com. Disposal 28 Disposal 28.1 Disposing of old appliance...
Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- line at www.bosch-home.co.uk among the additional A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
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How it works en ¡ The setting values apply to food placed in the cook- Baking on two or more levels Height ing compartment while the cooking compartment is 2 levels still cold. If you want to preheat anyway, do not ¡ Universal pan place accessories into the cooking compartment un- ¡...
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en How it works ¡ Glass cookware is best. General information ¡ When using the microwave mode, the cooking time ¡ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roast- is determined based on the total weight. ing dishes. If you want to cook a quantity that differs from the Roasting in uncovered cookware specified quantity, the general rule is Double the ¡...
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How it works en 32.6 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C/ power set- setting / in mins grill set-...
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C/ power set- setting / in mins grill set- ting in W Crisp Fin- ting Bread, 1500 g Universal pan 1. 10-15 210-220 On 2.
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How it works en Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C/ power set- setting / in mins grill set- ting in W Crisp Fin- ting Joint of pork without Covered cook- 220-240 55-65 rind, e.g. neck, 1.5 kg ware Joint of pork without Uncovered...
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en How it works Desserts As soon as the milk starts to rise, stir thoroughly. Repeat the process until the required consistency is Making yoghurt achieved. Remove the accessories and shelves from the Using the microwave mode to make popcorn cooking compartment. Heat 1 litre of whole milk (3.5% fat) to 90 °C on the WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! hob and then leave it to cool down to 40 °C.
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How it works en Issue Issue You want to slow ¡ Place the cold duck breast You want to serve ¡ Preheat the serving plate. cook a duck breast. into a pan. your slow-cooked ¡ Make sure that the sauces ¡ Sear the skin side first. meat as hot as pos- that accompany the duck sible.
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en How it works Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C power set- setting / in mins ting in W Crisp Fin- Potato rösti Air Fry tray 180-200 15-20 Universal pan Chicken goujons, Air Fry tray ...
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How it works en Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C power set- setting / in mins ting in W Crisp Fin- Cake, moist, 500 g Uncovered 1. 180 1. 2 cookware 2. 90 2. 10-15 Cake, dry, 750 g Uncovered 10-15...
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en How it works ¡ Wipe the cooking compartment and dry the drip trough after using it to reheat food. Recommended settings for heating and reheating Food Accessory/ Height Heating Temperat- Microwave Steam Cooking time cookware function ure in °C power set- setting / in mins ting in W...
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How it works en 32.8 Test dishes The information in this section is provided for test institutes to facilitate testing of the appliance in accordance with EN 60350-1 or IEC 60350-1 and EN 60705 or IEC 60705. Baking ¡ The setting values apply to food that is placed into a First wire rack: Shelf position 3 cold cooking compartment.
en Installation instructions Grilling Recommended settings for grilling Food Accessory/ Height Type of Temperat- Microwave Steam in- Cooking time cookware heating ure in °C/ power set- tens- in mins → Page 11 grill set- ting in W ity/"Crisp ting Finish" Toasting bread Wire rack Do not preheat the appliance.
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Installation instructions en ¡ The installation cabinet must not have a ¡ For appliances that have a hinged switch back panel behind the appliance. There panel, make sure that the switch panel should be a gap of at least 35 mm does not hit adjacent kitchen units when between the wall and the cabinet base as you open it.
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en Installation instructions 33.2 Appliance dimensions 33.3 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 ¡ To ensure that the appliance door can be opened, 33.5 Installation in a tall unit you must take the minimum dimensions into consid- Observe the installation dimensions and the installation eration when installing in a corner. The dimension instructions when installing in a tall unit.
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en Installation instructions Pre-drill aluminium profiles to establish a screw con- 33.8 Installing the appliance nection. Slide the appliance in fully and centre it. Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. Screw the appliance into place. Note: The gap between the worktop and the appliance 33.10 Removing the appliance must not be closed by additional battens.
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