Bosch HQA 72B 3 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions page 13

When your food is ready, switch off the appli-
‒
ance.
Changing the end time
In order to achieve a good cooking result, you can only
change the set end time before operation starts and
the cooking time starts counting down.
⁠ is highlighted on the display.
Requirement:
Use the ⁠ or ⁠ button to delay the end time.
▶
a The appliance applies the change after a few
seconds.
Cancelling the end time
You can delete the set end time at any time.
⁠ is highlighted on the display.
Requirement:
Reset the end time to the current time plus the set
▶
cooking time using the
a After a few seconds, the appliance applies the
change and starts heating up. The cooking time
counts down.
Steam assistance
10 Steam assistance
When cooking with steam assistance, steam is gener-
ated in the cooking compartment. This gives your food
a crispy crust and a glossy surface. Food stays juicy
and tender, and only undergoes a minimum reduction
in volume.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
While the appliance is in operation, the water bowl
reaches high temperatures.
Never remove the water bowl while the appliance is
▶
in operation.
Only remove the water bowl once it has cooled
▶
down.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance
door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the tem-
perature.
Open the appliance door carefully.
▶
Keep children at a safe distance.
▶
ATTENTION!
Only use the water bowl that is enclosed with the appli-
ance.
Never fill the bowl while cooking.
▶
Only use the water bowl to cook with steam assistance.
Before you use other functions, first remove the wa-
▶
ter bowl.
Do not use hard, metallic or sharp objects or ag-
▶
gressive cleaning agents.
10.1 Before using the steam function
Before using the steam function each time, make sure
that your appliance is supplied with sufficient water.
Inserting a water bowl
Place the water bowl in the middle of the cooking
1.
compartment floor.
Fill the water bowl sufficiently.
2.
⁠ button.
9.5 Setting the time on the clock
Once the appliance has been connected to the mains
or following a power failure, the time flashes on the dis-
play. The time starts at "12:00". Set the current time.
Use the ⁠ or ⁠ button to set the time.
1.
Press the button.
2.
a The time that is set appears in the display.
Changing the time on the clock
You can change the time on the clock at any time.
Requirement: The appliance must be switched off.
Press the ⁠ button repeatedly until
1.
on the display.
Use the ⁠ or ⁠ button to change the time.
2.
a The appliance applies the change after a few
seconds.
The markings on the edge of the water bowl
indicate the volume of water:
– 100 ml
– 150 ml
– 200 ml
Note: Max. 250 ml
You can find information on suitable volumes of wa-
ter for steam assistance in the section on
→ "How it works", Page 26.
10.2 Setting steam-assisted cooking
Requirements
¡ The cooking compartment is cold.
¡ The water bowl is placed in the cooking compart-
ment and has been filled.
→ "Before using the steam function", Page 13
¡ The menu for types of heating
Set Hot air steam
1.
Press ⁠ .
2.
Set the required temperature using
3.
Set a temperature above 100 °C to ensure optimum
steam generation.
Press to start the operation.
4.
a The appliance starts heating.
When the food is ready, switch off the appliance.
5.
Dry the cooking compartment.
6.
→ "After using steam operation", Page 13
10.3 After using steam operation
Dry the appliance after each steam operation.
Note: Observe the information on cleaning.
→ "Cleaning and servicing", Page 16
Drying the cooking compartment
Requirement: The appliance has cooled down.
Take the water bowl out of the cooking compart-
1.
ment and clean it with a soft cloth.
Steam assistance en
is highlighted
is selected.
with or ⁠ .
or ⁠ .
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