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Oven HR678GE.6B User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser- vices and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Safety Table of contents 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Safety .............. 2 ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the Preventing material damage ....... 5 product information safe for future refer- Environmental protection and saving en- ence or for the next owner.
Safety en 1.4 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Always place accessories in the cooking com- The accessible parts of the appliance become partment the right way round. hot during operation. ▶ Never touch these hot parts. → "Accessories", Page 11 ▶ Keep children at a safe distance. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Hot steam may escape when you open the Combustible objects that are left in the cook-...
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en Safety 1.5 Steam WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Follow these instructions when using a steam Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be function. carried out by trained specialist staff. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repair- The water in the water tank may become very ing the appliance.
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Preventing material damage en The outside of the appliance gets very hot WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! when the cleaning function is in progress. The cleaning function heats up the cooking ▶ Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea compartment to a very high temperature so towels, on the door handle.
en Environmental protection and saving energy Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains 2.2 Steam that cannot be removed. Follow these instructions when using the steam func- ▶ When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too tion. much on the baking tray. ATTENTION! ▶...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Buttons The buttons on the left- and right-hand side of You can use the control panel to configure all functions the control panel have a pressure point. Press of your appliance and to obtain information about the a button to execute its function.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance If you have set a cooking time and the cooking time is ¡ Heating-up control deleted, the countdown time takes over from the time After the operation starts, the heating-up indicator that has already elapsed from the cooking time. You displays the rising temperature in the cooking com- can therefore always check how long the operation has partment.
Operating modes en Water tank Tank cover You need the water tank for the types of steam heating. Opening for filling and emptying The water tank is behind the control panel. → "Filling the water tank", Page 16 Handle for removing and inserting 5 ...
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en Operating modes Symbol Types of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional options Hot air eco 30–275 °C Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating. The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
Accessories en 6 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made espe- The accessories supplied may differ depending on the cially for your appliance. appliance model. Note: Accessories may become deformed if they get hot. Deformation has no effect on function. As the ac- cessory cools down, it will regain its original shape.
You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: siemens-home.bsh-group.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
button lights up blue. ‒ a The operation stops and all of the settings are reset. a The Siemens logo appears in the display. A type of heating and a temperature are then displayed. 8.5 Setting an operating mode 8.2 Switching off the appliance...
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en Rapid heating ▶ Changing the type of heating Use the rotary selector to change the temperature. a The temperature is applied immediately. When you change the type of heating, the other set- tings are also reset. 8.7 Displaying information Press to pause operation. Press the type of heating.
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Steam en Press . 10.4 Setting the end time Use the rotary selector to reset the timer duration to You can delay the time at which cooking is due to fin- zero. ish by up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. Press ...
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en Steam 11.1 Filling the water tank Slide the full water tank back into the recess . When doing so, make sure that the water tank clicks into place in the retainers . WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Due to the hot surfaces, vapours from flammable li- quids may catch fire in the cooking compartment (ex- plosion).
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Steam en When the food is ready, press to switch the Note: If the water tank runs dry during operation, a ‒ appliance off. notification appears in the display. The appliance Empty the water tank and dry the cooking compart- continues to operate without steam injection.
en Meat probe Drying the cooking compartment Empty the water tank, clean it with detergent and then rinse it thoroughly with clean water. Dry the cooking compartment after each steam opera- Dry all parts with a soft cloth. tion. Rub the seal on the lid until dry. ▶...
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Meat probe en a The required temperature and core temperature are Thick Insert the meat probe diagonally into the in the centre and to the right of the display. The cur- pieces meat from above, pushing it in as far as rent temperature or core temperature is shown on of meat possible.
en Dishes Food Core temperature Food Core temperature in °C in °C Beef, rare Lamb Beef, medium Heating food, reheating 65–75 Beef, well done 13 Dishes The "Dishes" operating mode helps you to use your ap- If the meat probe is plugged in, only the dishes that are pliance to prepare different meals by selecting the op- possible with the meat probe are available for selec- timum settings automatically.
Dishes en In the operating modes menu, select "Dishes". Category Foods a The first dish is suggested. Vegetables Stew with vegetables Use the rotary selector to select the required cat- Browning vegetables egory. Baked potatoes, whole Press "Continue". Reheating, Vegetables Use the rotary selector to select the required food. crisping up Menu Press "Continue".
en Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock You can secure your appliance to prevent children a A confirmation notification appears on the display. from accidentally switching it on or changing the set- a The appears in the status bar when the appliance tings.
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Home Connect en Download the Home Connect app. Open the Home Connect app and scan the follow- ing QR code. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. 16.2 Home Connect Settings You can adjust the settings and network settings for Home Connect by going to 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.
en Basic settings ¡ Installation takes a few minutes. You cannot use 16.6 Data protection your appliance during installation. Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home 16.5 Remote diagnostics network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to ac- Home Connect server (initial registration):...
Cleaning and servicing en Discarding changes to the basic settings Press "Discard". a All your changes are discarded and not saved. Press . 18 Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long ATTENTION! time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur- faces of the appliance.
en Self-cleaning Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment ¡ Vinegar water after cleaning it. ¡...
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Self-cleaning en 19.1 Preparing the appliance for the WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! cleaning function The cooking compartment gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. To achieve a good cleaning result and prevent dam- ▶ Never open the appliance door. age, prepare the appliance carefully. ▶...
en Cleaning assistance 20 Cleaning assistance The cleaning assistance is a quick alternative for occa- Press to start. sionally cleaning the cooking compartment. The clean- a The appliance starts to heat and the time starts to ing assistance softens dirt by vaporising the soapy wa- count down.
Drying en In the operating mode menu, select "Descaling". Thoroughly rinse the water tank and fill it with ‒ fresh water. a The duration appears in the display. The duration Slide in the water tank and close the control cannot be changed. ‒...
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en Appliance door Note: Ensure that the appliance door slides onto the WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! hinges without any resistance. If you feel any resist- When the hinges are not secured, they can snap ance, check whether you are sliding it in at the cor- shut with great force.
Appliance door en Components inside the appliance door may have sharp WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! edges. Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop ▶ Wear protective gloves. into a crack. ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or Open the appliance door slightly. sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the Push on the left- and right-hand side of the door oven door, as they may scratch the surface.
en Rails Put the door cover in position and push down on it Close the appliance door. until you hear it click into place. Note: Do not use the cooking compartment again until the door panes have been correctly fitted. 24 ...
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Troubleshooting en 25.1 Malfunctions Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The circuit breaker is faulty. working. ▶ Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. There has been a power cut. ▶ Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working. Electronics fault Briefly disconnect the appliance from the power supply by switching off the fuse.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Steam escaping from Escaping steam is not a fault. ventilation slots dur- No action required. ing cooking The appliance re- The set water hardness range is too low. quests descaling Descale the appliance. without the counter → "Descaling", Page 28 appearing in ad- Check the water hardness and set this in the basic settings.
▶ Next time, set lower or higher values. Tip: A lot of information about the food preparation and corresponding setting values can be found on our website siemens-home.bsh-group.com . 26 Disposal 26.1 Disposing of old appliance This appliance is labelled in accord- ance with European Directive Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
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en How it works 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 29 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types Baking on one level Shelf position of food as well as the best accessories and cookware.
How it works en Calculating the cooking time, e.g. 20+35: WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ¡ To calculate the cooking time, assume 20 minutes Very hot steam may escape when the lid is opened per 500 g of meat. Then add an extra 35 minutes to after cooking.
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en How it works 29.5 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware ition function °C tensity in mins → Page 9 Victoria sponge cake...
How it works en Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam in- Cooking time ware ition function °C tensity in mins → Page 9 Chicken, whole Wire rack 170 - 180 25 + 15 Chicken, whole, 1.5 kg Wire rack 180 - 190 Medium 65 - 75...
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en How it works After slow cooking, remove the meat from the cook- Issue ing compartment. You want to slow ¡ Place the cold duck breast cook a duck breast. into a pan. Tips for slow cooking ¡ Sear the skin side first. Here you will find tips for achieving good results when ¡...
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How it works en Defrosting Reheating You can defrost frozen food in your appliance. You can use steam-assisted reheating to gently warm up food. The food tastes and looks as though it has Tips for defrosting food been freshly cooked. You can even warm and crisp up ¡...
en Installation instructions Recommended settings for baking Food Accessories/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Steam intens- Cooking ware ition function °C time in → Page 9 mins Viennese whirls Baking tray 140 - 150 25 - 40 Viennese whirls Baking tray ...
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Installation instructions en ¡ Do not use the door handle for the trans- WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! port or installation. It is dangerous to use an extended power ¡ Check the appliance for damage after un- cord and non-approved adapters. packing it. Do not connect the appliance if ▶...
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en Installation instructions 30.4 Installation underneath a hob If the appliance is installed under a hob, the following The minimum worktop thickness a is based on the minimum dimensions must be adhered to (including required minimum clearance . substructure, if applicable).
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Installation instructions en ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- ¡ Contact protection must be guaranteed by the in- ance with the diagram. stallation. Electrically connect the appliance with the protective contact plug Note: The appliance must only be connected to a pro- tective contact socket that has been correctly installed.
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en Installation instructions Screw the appliance into place. For handleless kitchens with vertical bar handle strips: Attach a suitable filling piece in order to cover ‒ any sharp edges and to guarantee a safe install- ation. Pre-drill aluminium profiles to establish a screw ‒...
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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001620199* 9001620199 (020509)
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