Important safety information Warning – Risk of scalding! (Important safety The accessible parts become hot during ■ information operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance. When you open the appliance door, hot G eneral information Risk of scalding! ■...
Causes of damage Steam ]Causes of damage Warning – Risk of scalding! G eneral information The water in the water tank may become ■ C a u s e s o f d a m a g e very hot if you continue to operate the Caution! appliance.
Environmental protection Inserting accessories: depending on the appliance 7Environmental protection ■ model, accessories can scratch the door panel when closing the appliance door. Always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment as far as 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 they will go.
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible ■ when the appliance is in use. It is best to bake several cakes one after the other. ■ The cooking compartment stays warm. This reduces the baking time for the second cake. You can place two cake tins next to each other in the cooking compartment.
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 section, 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 In most selection lists, you have to turn the rotary Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed Note: selector in the opposite direction once you reach the may be slightly different to the actual temperature inside beginning or the end of the list.
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 Default values For each heating type, the appliance specifies a default temperature or level. You can accept this value or change it in the appropriate area. Steam To enable you to find the correct steam type of heating for your dish, we have explained the differences and scopes of application here.
Accessories When using shelf positions 4 and 5, always insert the _Accessories accessory between the two guide bars for the shelf position. Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of Accessories can be pulled out approximately halfway A c c e s s o r i e s accessories.
Accessories When inserting baking trays, make sure that the recess Wire insert ‚ is at the rear and is facing downwards. The sloping For meat, poultry and fish. edge of the accessory ƒ must be facing towards the For inserting into the universal pan to catch dripping fat and meat appliance door.
Before using for the first time With HomeConnect KBefore using for the first You can apply the initial settings on the appliance or time with Home Connect on your mobile device. Touch the "With Home Connect" text field. B efore you can use your new appliance, you must Follow the instructions in the "Home Connect"...
Switching on the appliance Press the ÿ On/Off button to switch on the appliance. The Bosch logo appears on the display, followed by the selection list for the types of heating. In the basic settings, you can specify which...
Operating the appliance Selecting an operating mode Press the l Start/Stop button to start. The time on the display shows how long the Once the appliance is switched on, the default operation has already been running. operating mode is displayed. If you would like to select a different operating mode, you can do so using the menu.
Steam The "Cooking time" time-setting option starts at Note: `Steam the same time as rapid heating. Therefore, only set a cooking time when rapid heating has come to an end. W ith some heating modes, you can prepare food with S t e a m Cancelling steam assistance.
Steam Dough proving setting Starting Fill the water tank. Dough will prove considerably more quickly using the Set the type of heating and temperature. "Dough proving T" type of heating than at room Touch the "Added steam" text field. temperature and does not dry out. In the display, the steam level is displayed in white Use the information in the tables to select the and in focus.
Steam Take out the cover ‚ (Fig. Warning – Risk of burns! Whether or not there is a cover ‚ depends on Note: The water tank may heat up while the appliance is in the appliance type. operation. Wait until the water tank has cooled down Fill the water tank with cold water up to the "max."...
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Steam The drip trough ‚ is located below the cooking Caution! compartment (figure Enamel damage: Do not start any operations when " there is water on the cooking compartment floor. Before operation, wipe away the water from the cooking compartment floor. The remaining water is pumped back into the water tank after every operation with steam.
Time-setting options Press the l Start/Stop button to start. OTime-setting options The cooking time counts down. 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 Time-setting option Use Cooking time After the set cooking time has elapsed, the...
Time-setting options Set a later end time using the rotary selector. Setting the timer The timer runs alongside other settings. You can set it at any time, even if the appliance is switched off. It has its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time which has elapsed.
Meat thermometer Meat: For large pieces of meat, insert the meat probe at @Meat thermometer an angle from above as far as it will go into the meat. For relatively thin pieces of meat, insert the meat probe from the side at the thickest point. T he meat thermometer makes accurate cooking M e a t t h e r m o m e t e r possible.
Meat thermometer Setting the core temperature Warning – Risk of burns! The cooking compartment, accessories and meat The meat thermometer must be inserted into the socket thermometer become very hot. Always use oven gloves on the left-hand side of the cooking compartment. to remove hot accessories and the meat thermometer from the cooking compartment.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock Food Core temperature in °C Joint of veal, shoulder 75-80 Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so C h i l d p r o o f l o c k Knuckle of veal 85-90 that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change any settings.
Basic settings QBasic settings Audible signal Short cooking time (30 sec.) Medium cooking time (1 min.)* Long cooking time (5 min.) T here are various settings available to you in order to B a s i c s e t t i n g s help use your appliance effectively and simply.
Sabbath mode Changing the time FSabbath mode If you want to change the time, for example from summer to winter time, you must change the basic W ith the Sabbath mode, a cooking time of up to 74 setting. S a b b a t h m o d e hours can be set.
Home Connect Remote Start oHome Connect To start and operate your appliance via the Home Connect app, you will need to activate remote start. If T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be remotely remote start is not activated, you will only be able to H o m e C o n n e c t controlled using a mobile device.
Cleaning Appliance exterior Declaration of Conformity Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that front Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft the appliance which features Home Connect is in cloth. accordance with the basic requirements and the other Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and relevant provisions of the directive 2014/53/EU.
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 When the cooking compartment has cooled down, .Cleaning function remove the brown or white residue with water and a soft sponge. Y our appliance has the "Descaling" operating mode. During operation, reddish spots form on the Note: C l e a n i n g f u n c t i o n You can use the "descaling"...
Rails Touch the Menu field. pRails The list of operating modes is displayed. Touch the "Cleaning" text field. Touch the "Descaling" text field. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s The duration of the descaling programme is its appearance and remain fully functional for a long displayed.
Appliance door Fitting the appliance door qAppliance door Reattach the appliance door in the opposite sequence to removal. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r When attaching the appliance door, ensure that both its appearance and remain fully functional for a long hinges are inserted straight into the opening (figure...
Appliance door Open the appliance door again slightly. Put the Fitting the door on the appliance cover back in place and press on it until it clicks Insert the front panel at the bottom into the retainers audibly into place (figure (figure Close the front panel until both upper hooks are opposite the opening (figure...
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...
Trouble shooting The "Fill water tank" message The panel is open Close the panel appears even though the water tank The water tank is not clicked Click the water tank into place is full into place ~ "Steam" on page 18 Faulty sensor Call the after-sales service The water tank has fallen off.
Dishes temperature of the cooking compartment and the core PDishes temperature. ~ "Meat thermometer" on page 24 Y ou can use the "Assist" operating mode to prepare a Selecting a dish D i s h e s wide variety of food. The appliance selects the optimal settings for you.
Dishes Baking sensor Applying settings for dishes Your appliance is equipped with a baking sensor.This You will be guided through the entire setting process for sensor is automatically activated when you select a your chosen food. baked item from any of the following categories in the Use the rotary selector to scroll through the individual selection list.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Steam-assisted baking is only possible on one level. JTested for you in our Some food turns out better if it is baked in several cooking studio stages. These dishes are indicated in the table. Shelf positions H ere, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal Use the indicated shelf positions.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio baking tins/dishes and using top/bottom heating, slide the oven, you can reduce the indicated baking times by in the tin/dish at level 1. several minutes. The baking tins must be resistant to heat and steam for Preheating is necessary for selected food, and this is use in steam-assisted baking.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion function ture in °C tensity time in mins. Sponge flan, 6 eggs Springform cake tin, Ø 28 cm 150-160 < 25-35 Cakes on baking trays Sponge cake with topping Baking tray 160-180...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion function ture in °C tensity time in mins. Choux pastry, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 190-210 35-45 < Danish pastry Baking tray 160-180 20-30 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The cake looks good, but is not Use a lower temperature and bake slightly longer; if necessary, add slightly less liquid. For cakes with a moist cooked properly in the middle. topping, bake the base first. Sprinkle it with almonds or breadcrumbs and then place the topping on top. The cake cannot be turned out of the Allow the cake to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio ( Grill, large area Caution! ■ $ Pizza setting Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment or ■ place cookware containing water onto the bottom of the The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers cooking compartment.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Grill Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C setting tensity time in mins. Regenerate bread rolls, baguettes Wire rack 160-170 10-20 Toast Toast with topping, 4 slices Wire rack 190-210 10-15...
Tested for you in our cooking studio The setting values apply to food that is placed into a possible cooking results and energy savings of up to cold cooking compartment; by doing this, you can 20 per cent. make energy savings of up to 20 per cent.If you preheat Types of heating used: the oven, you can reduce the indicated baking times by <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio By preparing several dishes at the same time, you can more even browning. You can increase the temperature make energy savings of up to 45 per cent. Position next time if necessary. baking tins/dishes next to one another in the cooking Cooking times cannot be reduced by using Note: compartment.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio the wire rack is correctly positioned on the universal Use tongs to turn the pieces of food you are grilling. If pan. ~ "Accessories" on page 13 you pierce the meat with a fork, the juices will run out and it will become dry.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Types of heating used: The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers < 4D hot air in the table: ■ % Top/bottom heating ■ 1 = Low 7 Circulated air grilling ■ ■...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio fat and meat juices will be caught. You can make a Steam- assisted roasting and braising sauce using these juices. This will also result in less Certain dishes become crispier if cooked using steam, smoke and ensure that the cooking compartment stays and do not dry out as much.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio As a general rule: the larger a roasting joint is, the lower Types of heating used: the cooking temperature and the longer the cooking < 4D hot air ■ time. % Top/bottom heating ■...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Grill Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C setting tensity time in mins. Knuckle of veal, 1.5 kg Cookware, uncovered 170-180 100-120 < Lamb Leg of lamb, boned, medium, Cookware, uncovered 170-190 50-80...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio the corresponding chapter. There, you can find notes Roasting and stewing in cookware on inserting the meat thermometer, the possible heating Only use cookware which is suitable for use in an oven. types and additional information. ~ "Meat Check whether the cookware fits in the cooking thermometer"...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Grill Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C setting tensity time in mins. Fish fillets Fish fillet, plain, grilled Wire rack 15-25 Fish steaks Fish steak, 3 cm thick** Wire rack 10-20 Fish, frozen...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Grill Steam in- Cooking tion heating ture in °C setting tensity time in mins. Baked potatoes, halved Universal pan 180-190 40-50 < Potato products, frozen Potato rösti Universal pan 200-220 25-35...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio selected temperature. Always cut greaseproof paper to more even browning. If necessary, use a higher setting size. the next time. Baking times can not be reduced by using higher Note: Recommended setting values temperatures.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Acrylamide in foodstuffs crisps, chips, sliced bread, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, spiced biscuit). Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products prepared at high temperatures, such as potato Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum General Keep cooking times as short as possible.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Cookware Shelf posi- Heating Searing time Tempera- Cooking tion function in mins ture in °C time in mins Beef Joint of beef (rump), 6-7 cm thick, Cookware, uncovered 100* 150-180 1.5 kg Fillet of beef, 1 kg Cookware, uncovered 90-120...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Fruit, vegetables and herbs Accessories Type of Tempera- Cooking heating ture in °C time in hours Stone fruit (plums) 1-2 wire racks & Stone fruit (plums) 3-4 wire racks 8-10 & Root vegetables (carrots), grated, blanched 1-2 wire racks &...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Preserving Cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking time in mins. tion heating ture in °C Vegetables, e.g. cucumbers 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling: 30-40 < Residual heat: 30 Stone fruit, e.g. cherries, damsons 1-litre preserving jars 160-170 Before it starts bubbling:30-40...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Step Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Bread rolls Bowl Dough fer- 35-40 30-40 mentation Universal pan Final fermen- 35-40 15-25 tation Defrosting Items which were frozen flat or portioned defrost Tip: faster than those frozen in a block.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Vegetables, chilled 1 kg Cookware, uncovered 120-130 15-25 250 g Cookware, uncovered 120-130 5-15 Dishes, chilled Plated meal, 1 portion Cookware, uncovered 120-130 15-25...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers in the table: 1 = Low ■ 2 = Medium ■ 3 = High ■ Dish Accessory Shelf posi- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking tion heating...
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