Childproof Lock - Bosch HQA 14E 3 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

en Steam assistance
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
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in operation.
Only remove the water bowl once it has cooled
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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.
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Keep children at a safe distance.
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ATTENTION!
Only use the water bowl that is enclosed with the appli-
ance.
Never fill the bowl while cooking.
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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

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.
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– 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 22.
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 14
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 14
10.3 After using steam operation
Dry the appliance after each steam operation.
Note: Observe the information on cleaning.
→ "Cleaning and servicing", Page 14
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.
3. Remove any limescale marks with a cloth soaked in
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.
button until appears on