en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future refer- ence or for the next owner. INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been Safety .............. 2 damaged in transit.
Safety en Hot steam may escape when you open the WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de- Combustible objects that are left in the cook- pending on the temperature. ing compartment may catch fire. ▶ Open the appliance door carefully. ▶...
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en Safety If the insulation of the power cord is dam- 1.6 Steam assistance aged, this is dangerous. Follow these instructions when using steam ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact assistance. with hot appliance parts or heat sources. WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! ▶...
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Preventing material damage en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The cleaning function heats up the cooking The cooking compartment gets very hot when compartment to a very high temperature so the cleaning function is in progress. that food left over from roasting, grilling and ▶...
en Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose ▶ of them separately. 3.2 Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance If a function is active, the corresponding symbol lights 4.1 Control elements up on the display. The clock symbol only lights up You can use the control panel to configure all functions when you change the time.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Symbol Type of heating What it's used for and how it works Hot air gentle Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating. 125 - 275 °C The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
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Accessories en Shelf supports With most types of heating and functions, the lighting lights up during operation. The lighting goes off when The shelf supports in the cooking compartment enable operation ends. you to place accessories at different heights. You can use the oven light function in the menu to Your appliance has 5 shelf positions.
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You can purchase other accessories from our cus- tomer service, specialist retailers or online. You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: www.bosch-home.com Accessories are appliance-specific. When purchasing Baking tray Slide the tray, e.g. the universal pan, accessories, always quote the exact product number (E E.g.
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Basic operation en Once the appliance has cooled down, clean the Temperature Maximum smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a Duration 1 hour detergent solution and a dish cloth. Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heating. Clean the accessories with soapy water and a dish Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking cloth or soft brush.
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en Time-setting options Time-setting Button Default value option 10 minutes Cooking time If you set a cooking time, the appli- 30 minutes ance stops heating automatically once this time has elapsed. The cooking time can be set in one-minute incre- For the cooking time, you can set the ments up to one hour, and then in five-minute incre- time at which you want the operation ments.
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Steam assistance en When your food is ready, switch off the appli- 9.5 Setting the time on the clock ‒ ance. Once the appliance has been connected to the mains Changing the end time or following a power failure, the time flashes on the dis- play.
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en Programmes Dry the cooking compartment with a sponge or a Remove any limescale marks with a cloth soaked in soft cloth. vinegar, then wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Programmes 11 Programmes The programmes help you to use your appliance to Glass or glass ceramic cookware is best.
Childproof lock en No. Food Tableware Weight setting Add liquid Shelf Information posi- tion Roasting dish with Weight of meat Cover the Do not sear the meat 08 Leg of lamb, well- bottom of the beforehand done Boned, seasoned roasting dish, and add up to 250 g ve- getables if re-...
en Basic settings Basic settings 13 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 13.1 Overview of the basic settings Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
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Cleaning and servicing en Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment ATTENTION! damages the enamel. Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur- Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment ▶ faces of the appliance. when it is still warm. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
en Pyrolytic self-cleaning Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Hints Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy waterHot Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. soapy water Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment ¡ Vinegar solution after cleaning it.
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Pyrolytic self-cleaning en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! Combustible objects that are left in the cooking com- The cooking compartment gets very hot when the partment may catch fire. cleaning function is in progress. Never store combustible objects in the cooking Never open the appliance door.
en Cleaning aid Cleaning aid 16 Cleaning aid The Cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally Switch off the appliance and leave the cooking com- cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid partment to cool down for approx. 20 minutes. softens dirt by evaporating the soapy water. It is then easier to remove the dirt.
Appliance door en 17.2 Attaching the appliance door Locking levers opened WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers. Keep your hands away from the hinges. ▶ The hinge is now se- When the hinges are not secured, they can snap cured and cannot snap shut with great force.
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en Appliance door Pull the first and second intermediate panels up- 17.3 Removing the door panes wards and out at an angle, and set them down care- fully on a flat surface. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
Shelf supports en Slide the first intermediate panel into the lowest re- Note: The lettering "Pyro" must be legible at the top, tainer and fit it at the top. as shown in the picture. Slide the inner panel into the retainer at the bottom and fit it at the top.
en Troubleshooting Pull the whole rail to the front and remove it. First, push the rail into the middle of the rear socket until the rail rests against the cooking compartment wall, and then push this back . Push the rail into the front socket until the rail also rests against the cooking compartment wall, and then press this downwards...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance door The cleaning function locks the appliance door. cannot be opened; Allow the appliance to cool down until goes out in the display. ▶ lights up in the dis- play. lights up on the Childproof lock is activated.
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en Disposal Disposal 20 Disposal 20.1 Disposing of old appliance This appliance is labelled in accord- ance with European Directive Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. 2012/19/EU concerning used elec- Unplug the appliance from the mains. trical and electronic appliances Cut through the power cord.
How it works en ¡ Place the food to be grilled on the wire rack. In ad- Notes ¡ When baking on several layers, use hot air. Baked dition, slide the universal pan in at least one shelf goods that are placed in the oven at the same time position lower, with the slanted edge facing the ap- will not necessarily be ready at the same time.
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en How it works Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Cake, 2 levels Ring-shaped tin 140-150 70-85 Loaf tin Fruit tart or cheesecake with Springform cake tin, 170-190 55-80 shortcrust pastry base diameter 26 cm. Yeast cake in springform tin Springform cake tin 160-170...
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How it works en Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Fillet of beef, medium, 1 kg Pan support 210-220 40-50 Universal pan Pot-roasted beef, 1.5 kg Covered cookware 200-220 130-150 Sirloin, medium, 1.5 kg Universal pan 200-220 60-70 Pan support...
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en How it works ¡ Turn the food halfway through cooking. If you are Breaded vegetables are also suitable for cooking with cooking larger quantities, turn the food twice. Air Fry. To save fat, use a sprayer to spray the coating with oil.
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How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Height Type of Temperature in Volume of Cooking ware heating °C water in ml time in mins Bakes, e.g. lasagne, Uncovered cook- 150-160 15-20 potato gratin, 1 portion, ware reheating Bread rolls, baguette, re- Pan support 150-160 heating Preheat the appliance.
en Installation instructions Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C mins Hot water sponge cake, 2 levels Springform cake tin, 150-160 35-50 diameter 26 cm. Apple Pie, 2 x 180-190 75-90 20 cm springform cake tin Preheat the appliance for five minutes. Do not use the rapid heating function. Preheat the appliance.
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Installation instructions en ¡ Observe any available installation instructions for the WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! hob. It is dangerous to use an extended power ¡ Observe different national installation instructions for cord and non-approved adapters. the hob. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple 23.4 Installation in a tall unit socket strips.
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en Installation instructions ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- ¡ The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of ance with the diagram. the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m power cable can be obtained from customer ser- vice.
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Installation instructions en Pre-drill the filling piece and the unit to establish a 23.8 Installing the appliance screw connection. Slide the appliance in fully and centre it. Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. Screw the appliance into place. Note: The gap between the worktop and the appliance 23.10 Removing the appliance must not be closed by additional battens.
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