Cleaning Aid - Bosch HQA 72B 3 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Cleaning aid

16 Cleaning aid
The Cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally
cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid
softens dirt by evaporating the soapy water. It is then
easier to remove the dirt.
16.1 Setting the cleaning aid
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is
hot, this may create hot steam.
Never pour water into the cooking compartment
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when the cooking compartment is hot.
Requirement: The cooking compartment must have
cooled down completely.
Remove any accessories from the cooking compart-
1.
ment.
Mix 0.4 litres water with a drop of washing-up liquid
2.
and pour into the centre of the cooking compart-
ment floor. Close the appliance door.
Do not use distilled water.
Press the ⁠ button repeatedly until Cleaning aid
3.
is highlighted on the display.
a The display shows the duration. The duration cannot
be changed.
Press ⁠ to start the operation.
4.
a The cleaning aid starts and the duration counts
down.
a Once the cleaning assistance has ended, a signal
tone sounds and the display shows the cooking
time as zero.
Appliance door
17 Appliance door
To clean the appliance door thoroughly, you can disas-
semble the appliance door.
Note:
Further information:
17.1 Detaching the appliance door
Note: The door handles are different depending on the
appliance type.
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.
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Components inside the appliance door may have sharp
edges.
Wear protective gloves.
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When the hinges are not secured, they can snap shut
with great force.
Make sure that the locking levers are always either
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fully closed or (when detaching the oven door) fully
open.
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Switch off the appliance and leave the cooking com-
5.
partment to cool down for approx. 20 minutes.
16.2 Cleaning the cooking compartment
after using the cleaning aid
ATTENTION!
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking
compartment leads to corrosion.
After using the cleaning assistance, wipe the cook-
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ing compartment and allow it to dry completely.
Requirement: The cooking compartment has cooled
down.
Wipe out the remaining water in the cooking com-
1.
partment using an absorbent sponge cloth.
Clean the smooth enamel surfaces in the cooking
2.
compartment with a dish cloth or a soft brush. Re-
move stubborn food remnants using a stainless
steel scouring pad.
Remove limescale with a cloth soaked in vinegar,
3.
and wipe this away with clean water.
Dry the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
4.
Once the cooking compartment is sufficiently clean:
5.
In order to dry the cooking compartment, leave
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the appliance door open in the detent position
(approx. 30°) for approx. 1 hour.
To dry the cooking compartment quickly, heat up
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the appliance for approx. 5 minutes at 3D hot
air and 50 °C while the door is open.
Open the appliance door fully
1.
→ "Removing the door panes", Page 22.
Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand
2.
hinges.