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HBN 43N5.OB Operating Instructions Internet: http://www.bosch-hausgeraete.de Bosch Info-Team: de Tel. 01 80/5 30 40 50 (E 0,12/Min. DTAG)
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Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer. It will provide you with important safety information. You will then be familiarised with the individual components of your new cooker.
Important information Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your cooker safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction and installation manual in a safe place. Please pass on the instruction manual to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Transport damage Check the appliance after unpacking it.
Repairs Incorrectly done repairs are dangerous. There is a risk of electrocution. Repairs may only be carried out by after-sales service technicians who have been fully trained by BSH. If there is a fault, switch off the oven fuse at the fuse box.
Very dirty oven seal If the oven seal is very dirty, the oven door will no longer close properly when the oven is in use. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Keep the oven seal clean. Using the oven door as a Do not stand or sit on the oven door.
Function selector Main oven Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven. Settings Top/bottom heating 3D-hot air* ˜ Bottom heating Hot air grilling Radiant grill Rapid heating * Type of heating with energy efficiency class determined in accordance with EN50304.
Function selector Mini oven Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven. Settings Conventional heat Radiant grill – large area Radiant grill – small area The oven light switches on when you select a function. Temperature selector Mini oven Use the temperature selector to set the temperature...
Control buttons and display panel Timer button Use this button to set the timer Clock button Use this button to set the time of day, the cooking time * and the completion time + Minus button – Use this button to reduce the values set.
Types of heating Main oven Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tins or for bakes.
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Bottom heat You can reheat or brown meals using bottom heating. Hot air grilling This type of heating involves the grill element and the fan switching on and off alternately. During the pause in heating, the fan circulates the heat generated by the grill around the food.
Types of heating Different types of oven heating are available. You can Mini oven therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tins or for bakes.
Oven and shelving accessories Mini oven Your oven features 2 shelf positions. The shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. The numbers are marked in the oven. Main oven The shelf can be inserted at 3 different heights in the oven.
Cooling fan The oven is fitted with a cooling fan. It switches itself on and off as necessary. The warm air escapes above the door Before using for the first time This section will tell you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time.
Setting the oven You have various options for setting the oven. Switching off the oven When your meal is ready, switch off the oven manually yourself. The main oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long period. automatically The main oven switches on You can put your meal in the oven in the morning,...
Switching off Switch off the function selector when the meal is ready. Changing the setting You may change the temperature or grill setting at any time. If the oven is to switch off Make settings as described in steps 1 and 2. automatically Set the cooking time (duration) for your meal.
If the oven is to switch on and off Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not automatically be allowed to remain in the oven for too long. – Main oven Perform the settings as described in items 1 to 4. The oven starts.
Rapid heating Main oven This allows you to heat up the oven particularly quickly. Setting procedure Switch the function selector to rapid heating Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The red signal lamp lights up in the display.
Time When the oven is first connected, or following a power cut, the symbol and three zeros flash in the display. Set the time. The function selector must be switched off. Setting procedure Example: 13:00 Press the clock button. 12.00 appears in the display and the symbol flashes.
Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete. You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active.
The timer and cooking time The symbols light up. The timer period counts down count down simultaneously visibly in the display. To call up remaining cooking time , end time time : Press the clock button until the symbol in question flashes.
Changing the basic settings – Main oven There must be no program set. Example: Hiding the time Press the clock button and the + button at the same time until a appears in the display. This is the basic setting for the time in the foreground.
Childproof lock for the main oven The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Press the E key button until the E symbol Locking the oven appears in the display. This will take approximately 4 seconds. Press the E key button until the Esymbol goes Unlocking out.
Appliances with stainless Always remove any flecks of limescale, grease, steel fronts cornflour and egg white immediately. Corrosion can form under such flecks. Use stainless steel care products. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Try out the product on a small area first, before using on the whole surface. Appliances with aluminium Use a mild window-cleaning detergent.
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Cleaning the catalytic The rear wall, top and side walls of the oven are surfaces of the oven coated with self-cleaning enamel. The surfaces clean themselves while the oven is in operation. Large splashes may only disappear after the oven has been used several times.
Cleaning function Main and Mini oven The cleaning function is a regeneration program. If the self-cleaning components of the oven are no longer cleaning themselves sufficiently, they can be regenerated using this function. They are then fully operational again. Remove accessories and ovenware from the oven. Caution Before you do this, you must clean the oven surfaces which are not self-cleaning.
Cleaning the glass panels The glass panel on the oven door can be removed to Main and Mini oven assist in cleaning. Removal Remove the oven door and lay it down on a cloth with the handle underneath. Unscrew the cover at the top of the oven door. To do this, undo the right and left-hand screws (Fig.
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Removal Press in the retaining clip with your thumb on one side and disengage the inner door glass e.g. with the spatula, then repeat on the other side. (Fig. C). Installation Installation after cleaning: Insert inner door glass into the holder. First engage the right side and then the other side.
Cleaning the rails Removing You can remove the rails for cleaning. At the front, press the rails up and detach the front clip. At the back, pull the rails forward and take it off. Clean the rails using washing-up liquid and pan scrapers or brushes.
Seal Clean the seal on the oven with washing-up liquid. Never use caustic or abrasive detergents. Accessories Immediately after use, soak the accessories in washing-up liquid. Food residues can then be easily removed with a brush or sponge. Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault.
Replacing the oven light Mini oven If the oven light fails, it must be replaced. 40 watt heat-resistant spare bulbs can be obtained from the after-sales service or specialist shops. Only use these bulbs. Method Switch off the oven fuse in the fuse box. Place a tea towel in the cold oven to prevent damage.
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your oven needs repairing.You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after-sales service centre in the phone book. The after-sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.
Packaging and old appliances Your new appliance was protected by suitable packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately.
Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can find out which type of heating and temperature is best for your dish, which accessories to use, and at which oven level the dish should be inserted.
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Main oven Conventional heat Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Time, position method minutes Victoria sandwich 20 cm tin 20-30 Light fruit cake 20 cm tin 55-75 Fruit crumble Glass dish 35-45 Jam tarts* 12 hole bun tin 15-20 Yeast cookery* Universal pan 180-190 30-45...
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3D-hot air: Baking on 2 levels Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Time, position method minutes Victoria sandwich 23 cm tin 30-40 ˜ Scones* baking trays 20-30 ˜ Jacket potatoes wire racks 65-75 ˜ Biscuits baking trays 20-30 ˜ Small Cakes* baking trays 30-40 ˜...
Baking tips You wish to cook to your own Refer to the instructions in the tables for similar types of food. recipe. How to check that a sponge Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time given cake is cooked properly. in the recipe, pierce the tallest point of the cake with a cocktail stick.
Meat, poultry, fish Ovenware You may use any heat-resistant dishes. The universal pan is also suitable for larger roasts. Always place the dishes in the centre of the wire rack. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after being removed from the oven.
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Advice on radiant grilling Used for smaller dishes having little height/thickness. Mini oven If possible, use pieces of meat which are of the same thickness. They should be at least 2 to 3 cm thick. Such pieces will be browned evenly and stay juicy and soft in the middle.
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Grilling Use the wire rack and the universal pan. Exercise Caution when grilling. Always keep children at a safe distance. Hot air grilling Place the grill into the universal pan and slide – Main oven them together into the same shelf position. The values in the tables are approximate.
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Radiant grill – Main oven Insert the universal pan at level 1. The values in the tables are approximate. The values may vary depending on the type and amount of food to be grilled and refer to insertion of food into a cold oven.
Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the information for the weight time. of the roast. How can you tell when the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry is ready? out a „spoon test“.
Defrosting Main oven Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire rack. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The defrosting times depend on the type and amount of food. Meal Accessories Level Type of Temperature heating in °C Frozen foods*...
Preserving Main oven Preparation The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean and intact. Use jars of the same size if possible. The instructions in the table refer to round 1-litre jars. Caution Do not use larger or taller jars. The lid could crack.
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Fruit, cucumbers and tomato purée Vegetables (however not cucumbers) Insert jars. Insert jars. Select function and set to approx. Select function and set to approx. ˜ ˜ 160 °C. 160 °C. The rear jar and the right jar in the The rear jar and the right jar in the second row bubble first.
Energy saving tips Only preheat the oven if it specifies in the recipe or in the table in the instruction manual that you should do Use non-stick, black painted or enamelled tins. They absorb the heat especially well. If you have several cakes to bake it is best to bake them one after the other.
What sort of foods are Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato afected? products that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes). What can you do? You can avoid high levels of acrylamide when baking, frying and grilling.
Test dishes for the main oven Follow the preheating instruction. Values in the table apply without rapid heating up. According to standard 44547 and EN 60350 Baking Food Dish and notes Shelf Cooking Tempera- Time in position method ture °C minutes Shortbread (preheat)