en Safety Table of contents ATTENTION: Observe the applicable regula- tions and only set up the appliance in well- ventilated rooms. Read through the instruc- INFORMATION FOR USE tions before setting up and using the appli- Safety .............. 2 ance. Warning: The appliance is only used for cook- Preventing material damage ...... 6 ing.
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Safety en Escaping gas may cause an explosion. If the been instructed on how to use the appliance gas pressure in your distributing pipes is safely and have understood the resulting dangers. more than 20% higher than the values spe- cified on the appliance's rating plate, a gas Do not let children play with the appliance.
en Safety The appliance becomes very hot, fabrics and Accessories and cookware get very hot. other objects may ignite. ▶ Always use oven gloves to remove ac- ▶ Keep fabrics (e.g. garments or curtains) cessories or cookware from the cooking away from the flames. compartment.
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Safety en An ingress of moisture can cause an electric If you leave the appliance door open, people shock. may bump into it, resulting in injury. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean- ▶ Always keep the appliance door closed ers to clean the appliance.
en Preventing material damage 1.5 Plinth drawer 1.6 Halogen bulb WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The surfaces of the plinth drawer may be- The bulbs in the cooking compartment get come very hot. very hot. There is still a risk of burning for ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en The handles or grips on pots or pans may be dam- 2.2 Hob with gas aged. Follow the corresponding instructions when using the Place the pot or pan precisely in the centre of the ▶ appliance. steel grid of the burner.
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en Installation and connection For longer cooking times, you can switch the appli- Choose a burner roughly the same size as your pan. ance off 10 minutes before the cooking time ends. Centre the cookware on the hob. ¡ There is sufficient residual heat to finish cooking Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper the dish.
Installation and connection en ¡ On some appliances, you can connect the gas pipe Keep the hoses away from sharp edges. to the gas pipe or flexible safety gas hose on the Do not let the hoses come into contact with parts right-hand or the left-hand side of the appliance.
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en Installation and connection WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live com- ponents. Hold the mains plug with dry hands only. ▶ Never pull out the mains plug from the socket while ▶ the appliance is in operation.
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Installation and connection en ¡ You must check the alignment of the appliance once it has been installed in the intended location. Adjacent units Any adjacent units must not be made of flammable ma- terials. ¡ The fronts of any adjacent units must be heat-resist- ant up to at least 90 °C.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Your appliance Explanation Control panel You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Appliance door Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- Plinth drawer our and shape may differ from those pictured.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Symbol Type of heating What it's used for and how it works Bottom heating Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie. 140-255 °C The heat is emitted from below. Gas grill Grill flat items such as steak, sausages, or toast. Large flame The whole area below the grill element becomes hot.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Position Power kW Function Explanation Zero setting The oven is switched off. 140 - 255 4.2/4.4 kW Temperature setting Heat generated by the lower oven gas burner in ºC for (max) range preparing cakes in tins, pizza on a baking tray, baked goods, etc.
Accessories en Steam outlet Condensation The hot air from the cooking compartment escapes at Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment the rear of the hob. and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa- tion is normal and does not adversely affect appliance ATTENTION! operation.
You will find a comprehensive range of products for the accessory does not touch the appliance door. your appliance in our brochures and online: www.bosch-home.com Note: Take any accessories that you will not be using Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When...
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Operating the hotplate en ¡ Do not cook without a ¡ Never use multiple lid. burners to heat up ¡ Ensure that the lid cookware. The build- does not move. up of heat that results ¡ When cooking without from this will damage a lid, a large amount the appliance.
en Operating the hotplate 9.1 Fitting burner parts 9.3 Operating the hotplate You can find out how to correctly position the burner You can ignite the gas burner as follows. parts here. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Requirement: Ensure that the burner parts are clean Escaping gas may ignite. and dry.
Basic operation en Example Food Hotplate Power level Heating and keeping Soups Economy burner Small flame warm Steaming* Fish Standard output Between large and small flame burner Braising* Potatoes and miscellaneous ve- Standard output Between large and small flame getables, meat burner Boiling* Rice, vegetables, meat dishes...
en Time-setting options Note: The temperature range marked on the selector WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! for the oven applies only when using conventional heat- Escaping gas may ignite. ing. In combination mode, the temperature in the oven If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, turn ▶...
Childproof lock en Once the timer duration has elapsed Button Recommended value Press any button to switch off the timer. ‒ 5 minutes 10 minutes 11.3 Setting the time Up to 10 minutes, the timer duration can be set in Once the appliance has been connected to the mains 30-second increments.
en Cleaning and servicing Surface Suitable cleaning agents Information Knobs ¡ Hot soapy water Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not remove or scrub. Gas hotplate ¡ Hot soapy water Clean the burner parts and pan support with a dish cloth. burners and pan Only use a little water.
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Rails en Follow the instructions on the cleaning product. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Remove the pan supports and the burner parts. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch ATTENTION! fire. On the burner parts, the controls and the aluminium Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the ▶...
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en Rails 14.1 Unhooking the rails ATTENTION! Incorrect assembly Never move the rail before the two hooks are se- ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! cured fully in the upper holes. Otherwise the The rails can be very hot. enamelled coating may be damaged and break. Never touch the rails when they are hot.
Appliance door en Appliance door 15 Appliance door It is normally sufficient if you clean the outside of the Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand appliance door. If the appliance door is very dirty on hinges. the inside and outside, you can remove the appliance door and clean it.
en Top cover To remove the upper cover of the oven door, press Note: Only use the oven once the glass panes have in the tabs on the left and right using your fingers. been correctly fitted. Pull out and remove the cover. 15.5 Attaching the appliance door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to re- moval.
Troubleshooting en Take hold of the sides of the cover with both hands 16.1 Removing the upper cover and pull the cover upwards. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! A scratched upper glass cover may break and frag- ment. Do not use a glass scraper or any harsh or abrasive ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The burner flame is The burner parts are positioned incorrectly. not uniform. Position the burner parts precisely and evenly. Ensure that the locking catches click into place in the recesses. Openings on the burner are soiled. Clean and dry the openings on the burner.
Transportation and disposal en Place a tea towel in the cooking compartment to WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! prevent damage. The appliance and its parts that can be touched be- Turn the glass cover anti-clockwise. come hot during use. Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid ▶...
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en How it works You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- open the appliance door. tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. How it works 20 ...
How it works en Topic Topic You do not want small Leave a minimum clear- You want to bake accord- Use similar items in the baked goods to stick to ance of 2 cm around ing to your own recipe. baking tables as a guide. each other when baking.
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en How it works 20.5 Bread and bread rolls ATTENTION! When the cooking compartment is hot, any water in- The values for bread dough apply to both dough side it will create steam. The change in temperature placed on a tray and dough placed in a loaf tin. may cause damage.
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How it works en Recommended settings Bakes and gratins Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking tion heating in °C time, minutes Pasta bake Ovenproof dish 40-50 and Goulash Ovenproof dish 60-70 and Meatballs with potatoes, in sauce Ovenproof dish 70-80 Potato gratin, raw ingredients, 4 cm...
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en How it works Heat 1 litre of milk (3.5% fat) to 90 °C on the hob Cover the containers with film, e.g. cling film. and then leave it to cool down to 40 °C. Only heat Place the containers on the cooking compartment UHT milk to 40 °C.
Installation instructions en Recommended settings Cooking more than one dish at a time Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf pos- Type of Temperature Cooking ition heating in °C time, minutes Bread, 500 g Ovenproof dish Sponge cake Vienna ring tin/loaf tin Meatballs with potatoes, in sauce Ovenproof dish Sponge cake Vienna ring tin/loaf tin...
en Installation instructions ¡ Switch off the power supply and gas supply before carrying out any work. ¡ After working on the gas connection, al- ways check that the connection is not leak- ing. The manufacturer accepts no respons- ibility for a gas leak at a manipulated gas connection.
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Installation instructions en Note: Use a torque wrench when connecting the ap- Secure the gas connecting piece to the appliance pliance. using a 22 mm spanner and place the connecting piece into the connecting piece using a 24 mm Secure the gas connecting piece to the appliance spanner.
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en Installation instructions Secure the connecting piece using a 24 mm span- Fit the safety gas hose and use a pipe union or ner. Use a 24 mm spanner to place the threaded fit- cable clamp to tighten it securely. ting of the gas pipe or safety gas hose on the con- necting piece and tighten it firmly.
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Installation instructions en If your appliance features a wok burner with side ac- Note: The accessories supplied may differ depending on the cess, remove the burner nozzle as shown below. appliance model. ¡ The gas connecting piece may vary depending on the gas type and the country-specific regulations.
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en Installation instructions For ovens – converting the appliance from Remove the pan support grids or the pan support racks and the burner parts. natural gas to liquid gas If the appliance was set to natural gas at the time of delivery (factory setting) (NG: G20, G25) and is now being converted to liquid gas for the first time (LPG: G30, G31):...
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Installation instructions en Remove the screws from the corners of the front Insert the screws that were removed from the front panel. panel. Insert the screws into the corners of the front ‒ panel. Slide the hob panel backwards and slowly insert it. Insert the screws on the right- and left-hand hinge brackets.
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en Installation instructions At this stage, it is important to test for leaks. You Apply suitable foam around the bypass nozzle on ‒ can find additional information about this in the the burner that is to be checked. section entitled Press on the tap spindle and turn it anti-clockwise. → "Leak test and function test", Page 42.
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Installation instructions en 21.8 Technical data – Gas The different types of gas and the corresponding values are listed. Technical data – Gas Note the following information for the gas types that are listed in the table for some burners. Natural gas NG G20/20 mbar Nozzle (mm) Bypass Burner type...
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