Bosch HCA8544 0A Series Instruction Manual
Bosch HCA8544 0A Series Instruction Manual

Bosch HCA8544 0A Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Free standing cooker HCA8544.0A [en] Instruction manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Memory..................16 Saving settings in the memory............16 Additional information on products, accessories, replacement Starting the memory ................ 16 parts and services can be found at www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop www.bosch-eshop.com Sabbath mode................16 Starting Sabbath mode..............16 Childproof lock .................17 Basic settings ................17...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    : Important safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only then Risk of fire! will you be able to operate your appliance Combustible items stored in the cooking ■ safely and correctly. Retain the instruction compartment may catch fire. Never store manual for future use or for subsequent combustible items in the cooking owners.
  • Page 5 Saucepans may suddenly jump due to Risk of burns! ■ liquid between the pan base and the The appliance becomes very hot. Never ■ hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and touch the interior surfaces of the cooking saucepan bases dry. compartment or the heating elements.
  • Page 6: Causes Of Damage

    Risk of fire! Risk of burns! Loose food residues, grease and meat The cooking compartment will become ■ ■ juices may catch fire during the Self- very hot during the Self-cleaning cycle. cleaning cycle. Remove coarse dirt from Never open the appliance door or move the cooking compartment and from the the locking latch by hand.
  • Page 7: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection A type H 05 VV-F or equally rated lead must be used to Electrical connection ■ connect the appliance. The appliance must be connected to the mains by a licensed expert. The regulations of your electricity supplier must be Levelling the cooker observed.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel Details may vary depending on the appliance model. Right area = display ■ Symbols for the various functions are displayed here, e.g. for Control knobs the childproof lock or rapid heating, etc. if they have been set. The control knobs can be pushed in and remain pressed down when they are in the "out"...
  • Page 9: Your Accessories

    Your accessories The accessories supplied with your appliance are suitable for You can buy accessories from the after-sales service, from making many meals. Ensure that you always insert the specialist retailers or online. Please specify the HEZ number. accessories into the cooking compartment the right way round. Wire rack There is also a selection of optional accessories, with which For ovenware, cake tins, joints,...
  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories for ordering these online varies from country to country. Please see the sales brochures for more details. You can purchase optional accessories from the after-sales Not all optional accessories are suitable for every appliance. service or specialist retailers. You will find a comprehensive When purchasing, please always quote the exact designation range of products for your oven in our brochures and on the (E-no.) of your appliance.
  • Page 11: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Before using the appliance for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using Note: You can read how to change the time in the Time-setting the appliance for the first time. options section. Set the clock ■...
  • Page 12: Table Of Cooking Times

    Table of cooking times Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore The following table provides some examples. possible. When heating thick liquids, stir regularly. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking setting...
  • Page 13: Switching The Oven On And Off

    Switching the oven on and off You can switch the oven on and off with the button. You can start the oven immediately with this setting or set a different type of heating or temperature ■ Switching on select a programme with the button ■...
  • Page 14: Setting Rapid Heating

    Modify the suggested temperature using the rotary selector. Setting a later end time See the section entitled Time-setting options, Setting a later end time. Setting rapid heating Rapid heating is not suitable for all types of heating. Suitable types of heating 3D hot air <...
  • Page 15: Setting The Cooking Time

    When the time has elapsed Changing the cooking time A signal sounds. The time has elapsed. The display shows Press the button to open the menu. Using the button, . Press the button. The display goes out. move to the [ ] cooking time and set the cooking time using ‹‹...
  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Changing the clock If you wish to change the clock from summer to winter time, for The oven must be switched off before you can set or change example: the clock. Press the button. Following a power cut The time-setting options menu appears.
  • Page 17: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children from compartment reaches approx. 50 °C. The symbol appears. switching it on by accident or changing an operation that is The oven door locks immediately if the childproof lock is already in progress.
  • Page 18: Changing The Basic Settings

    Changing the basic settings Turn the rotary selector to select the required basic setting. Prerequisite: The oven must be switched off. Have a look at the table containing the basic settings so that you know what the numbers mean. Example in the picture: changing the cooling fan run-on time basic setting from medium to short.
  • Page 19: Before Self-Cleaning

    Before self-cleaning Risk of serious damage to health.! The cooking compartment must be empty. Remove Never clean non-stick baking trays and baking tins at the same accessories, ovenware and shelf rails from the cooking time using the self-cleaning programme. High temperatures compartment.
  • Page 20: Detaching And Refitting The Rails

    Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. and remove it (Fig. B). Area Cleaning agents Appliance exterior Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or glass scrapers. Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 21: Removing The Door Cover

    Close the oven door as far as the limit stop. With both hands, Remove the cover (figure B). grip the door on the left and right-hand sides. Close the door a little further and pull it out (figure B). Make sure that the oven door is not closed while the cover is removed.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Do NOT unscrew the left and right-hand screws from the Stick the retaining clips onto the right and left-hand side of sheet metal part (fig. E). the panel, aligning them so that the retaining carriers are over the screw holes, and then screw into place (fig. C). Hook the seal in to the bottom of the panel again (fig.
  • Page 23: Replacing The Bulb In The Oven Ceiling Light

    reset the time. If the error is shown again, call the after-sales “ Error messages with service. If an error message with is shown in the display, press the “ button. This cancels the error message. You may then have to You can take remedial action yourself if the following error messages are displayed.
  • Page 24: Energy And The Environment

    Energy and the environment Your new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. You will find Table information here about the energy-optimised "Hot air eco" The table contains a selection of dishes best suited to Hot air heating type. You will also find tips on how to save even more eco.
  • Page 25: Saving Energy

    Accessories Level Temperature Cooking time Dishes using Hot air eco ‘ ’ in °C in minutes Trout, x2, 500 g each Universal pan 170-190 45-55 Fish fillets, 100 g each Ovenware, covered 190-210 30-40 Saving energy indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    Programmes When cooking several drumsticks, set the weight of the heaviest drumstick. The drumsticks must be approximately the same weight. Poultry Example: For 3 chicken drumsticks of 300 g, 320 g and 400 g, Place poultry in the roasting dish, breast side up. The set 400 g.
  • Page 27 When cooking more than one haunch of hare, set the weight of Game Game can be covered with bacon, which keeps the meat more the heaviest haunch. succulent, but means that it will not brown as much. To create a Rabbit can also be cooked pre-cut into portions.
  • Page 28: Selecting And Setting A Programme

    Set the total weight of the meat loaf. Meat loaf Use fresh minced meat. The recipe can be improved by adding diced vegetables or cheese. Programmes Programme num- Weight range in kg Add liquid Weight setting Meat loaf Made from fresh beef 0.3-3.0 Total weight Made from fresh lamb...
  • Page 29: Tips For The Automatic Programmes

    The programme has ended Pausing operation A signal sounds. The oven stops heating. You can cancel the Press the button briefly. The oven is paused. Press the signal earlier by pressing the button. button again to continue operation. Changing the programme duration Cancelling the programme The duration of the programme cannot be changed.
  • Page 30 Baking tins Tables It is best to use dark-coloured metal baking tins. The tables show the ideal type of heating for the various cakes and pastries. The temperature and baking time depend on the Baking times are increased when light-coloured baking tins amount and composition of the mixture.
  • Page 31: Baking Tips

    Cakes on trays Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Tarte flambée (preheat) universal pan 280-300 10-12 Börek Universal pan 180-200 40-50 Small baked items Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Biscuits baking tray...
  • Page 32: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    The cake is too dry. When it is done, make small holes in the cake using a cocktail stick. Then drizzle fruit juice or an alcoholic beverage over it. Next time, select a temperature 10 degrees higher and reduce the baking time. The bread or cake (e.g.
  • Page 33 Meat Weight Accessories and Level Type of Temperature Cooking time ovenware heating in °C, grill set- in minutes ting Steaks, 3 cm thick, medium wire rack + univer- sal pan Veal Joint of veal 1.0 kg uncovered 190-210 1.5 kg 180-200 2.0 kg 170-190...
  • Page 34: Tips For Roasting And Grilling

    Turn roasts, such as rolled turkey joint or turkey breast, halfway Poultry through the cooking time. Turn poultry portions after of the The weights indicated in the table refer to oven-ready poultry time. (without stuffing). For duck or goose, pierce the skin on the underside of the Place whole poultry on the lower wire rack breast-side down.
  • Page 35: Slow Cooking

    Slow cooking Suitable ovenware Use shallow ovenware, e.g. a porcelain serving plate or an Slow cooking, also known as low-temperature cooking, is the glass roasting dish without the lid. ideal cooking method for tender pieces of meat that are to be cooked medium rare or à...
  • Page 36: Bakes, Gratins, Toast With Toppings

    Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings How well cooked the bake is will depend on the size of the ovenware and the height of the bake. The figures in the table Always place ovenware on the wire rack. are only average values. If you are grilling directly on the wire rack without ovenware, you should also insert the universal pan at level 1.
  • Page 37: Special Dishes

    Dish Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Chicken goujons, chicken nuggets universal pan 200-220 15-25 Strudel, frozen Strudel universal pan 190-210 30-35 Special dishes Preheat the cooking compartment as indicated. Place the cups or jars on the cooking compartment floor and At low temperatures, 3D hot air is equally useful for incubate as indicated.
  • Page 38: Preserving

    Preserving Place no more than six jars in the cooking compartment. For preserving, the jars and rubber seals must be clean and Making settings intact. If possible, use jars of the same size. The information in Insert the universal pan at level 2. Arrange the jars on it so the table is for round, one-litre jars.
  • Page 39: Test Dishes

    Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate Double crust apple pie on 1 level: the inspection and testing of the various appliances. place dark springform cake tins next to each other diagonally on the same level. In accordance with EN 50304/EN 60350 (2009) and IEC Double crust apple pie on 2 levels: 60350.
  • Page 40 Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München Germany www.bosch-home.com *9001042186* 950522 9001042186...

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