Bosch HQA 34B 3 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions page 13

Only use the water bowl to cook with steam assistance.
Before you use other functions, first remove the wa-
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ter bowl.
Do not use hard, metallic or sharp objects or ag-
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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.
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 21.
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
Childproof lock
11 Childproof lock
You can secure your appliance to prevent children
from accidentally switching it on or changing the set-
tings.
11.1 Activating and deactivating the
childproof lock
Requirement: The function selector must be set to the
zero setting ⁠ .
Cleaning and servicing
12 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
12.1 Cleaning products
In order to avoid damaging the various oven surfaces
on the appliance, do not use unsuitable cleaning
products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
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clean the appliance.
Use the function selector to set Hot air steam ⁠ .
1.
Use the temperature selector to set the required
2.
temperature.
Set a temperature above 100 °C to ensure optimum
steam generation.
a The appliance starts heating after a few seconds.
When the food is ready, switch off the appliance.
3.
Dry the cooking compartment.
4.
→ "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 13
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.
Dry the cooking compartment with a sponge or a
2.
soft cloth.
Remove any limescale marks with a cloth soaked in
3.
vinegar, then wipe with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth.
Press and hold the
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the display.
To deactivate the childproof lock, press and hold
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the ⁠ button until ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ goes out in the display.
Note: After a power cut, the childproof lock is deactiv-
ated.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
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content.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
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sponges.
Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
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pliance while it is hot.
Childproof lock en
button until appears on
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