en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future refer- Safety .............. 2 ence or for the next owner. Preventing material damage ...... 5 ¡...
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! Combustible objects that are left in the cook- The accessible parts of the appliance become ing compartment may catch fire. hot during operation. ▶ Never store combustible objects in the ▶ Never touch these hot parts. cooking compartment.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. When changing the bulb, the bulb socket con- ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be tacts are live. carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Before replacing the bulb, ensure that the ▶...
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Preventing material damage en The outside of the appliance gets very hot WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! when the cleaning function is in progress. The cleaning function heats up the cooking ▶ Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea compartment to a very high temperature so towels, on the door handle.
en Environmental protection and saving energy With certain models, accessories may scratch the door Using cookware with rust spots may cause corrosion in pane when closing the appliance door. the cooking compartment. Even the smallest spots of Always push accessories fully into the cooking com- rust can cause corrosion.
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.
Accessories en Shelf supports Lighting The shelf supports in the cooking compartment enable The oven lamp lights up the cooking compartment. you to place accessories at different heights. With most types of heating and functions, the lighting Your appliance has 5 shelf positions. The shelf posi- lights up during operation.
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 Place the accessory at the shelf positions with the accessories, always quote the exact product number (E pull-out rails and pull out the pull-out rails.
Basic operation en Setting the water hardness Confirm the change to the basic setting. ATTENTION! 6.2 Cleaning the appliance before using it If the wrong water hardness has been set, the appli- for the first time ance cannot remind you to descale it at the right time. Set the water hardness correctly.
en Rapid heating to change the temperature or grill set- a The appliance applies the change after a few ▶ ting. seconds. Rapid heating 8 Rapid heating To save time, you can use rapid heating to shorten the Suitable heating functions include: preheat time.
Steam en The cooking time can be set in one-minute incre- Press to start the operation. ments up to one hour, and then in five-minute incre- a The display shows the set end time. ments. a Once the calculated start time is reached, the appli- Press to start the operation.
en Steam Place the water tank back in the opening and press 10.1 Before using the steam function it down until it clicks into place . Before using the steam function each time, make sure that your appliance is supplied with sufficient water. Filling the water tank WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Due to the hot surfaces, vapours from flammable li-...
Programmes en Empty the water tank, clean it with detergent and then rinse it thoroughly with clean water. Dry all parts with a soft cloth. Rub the seal on the lid until dry. Leave the water tank to dry with the lid open. Place the lid on the water tank and screw it on.
en Programmes 11.3 Programme table The programme numbers are assigned to specific foods. No. Food Tableware Weight setting Add liquid Shelf Information posi- tion Baking tray with Weight of dough The cooking compart- 01 Wheat bread, multi- greaseproof paper ment must be cold to grain wheat bread on begin with a baking tray...
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 13 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.
Cleaning and servicing en Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol ▶ 14.1 Cleaning products content. In order to avoid damaging the various oven surfaces Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning ▶ on the appliance, do not use unsuitable cleaning sponges.
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.
Pyrolytic self-cleaning en 15.1 Preparing the appliance for the WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! cleaning function The cooking compartment gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. In order to achieve a good cleaning result, prepare the 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 Press the button repeatedly until Descaling Switch off the appliance. ‒ highlighted on the display. a The display shows the duration. The duration cannot 17.3 Descaling interrupted be changed. If descaling is interrupted, e.g. due to a power failure or Press to start the operation.
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en Appliance door Close the appliance door fully . Grab hold of the Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand appliance door with both hands (on the left and hinges. right) and pull it upwards and out . a The locking levers are closed.
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Appliance door en Components inside the appliance door may have sharp Remove the inner panel upwards at an angle and set it down carefully on a flat surface. edges. Wear protective gloves. Open the left- and right-hand metal strip in the direc- ▶...
en Shelf supports Close the metal strip on the left and right . Push the inner panel in at the top . Push the slid- ing caps downwards in the direction of the arrow. Note: The lettering "Pyro" must be legible at the top, as shown in the picture.
Troubleshooting en Push the rail into the front socket until the rail also rests against the cooking compartment wall, and then press this downwards . Troubleshooting 20 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Read the troubleshooting information before contacting Improper repairs are dangerous.
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en Troubleshooting 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.
Disposal en 20.2 Replacing the oven light bulb Requirements ¡ The appliance is disconnected from the power sup- If the light in the cooking compartment fails, change ply. the oven light bulb. ¡ The cooking compartment has cooled down. Note: Heat-resistant, 40 - 43-watt, 230 V halogen bulbs ¡...
en How it works Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. How it works 23 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types ¡ Position baking tins/dishes either next to one an- of food as well as the best accessories and cookware.
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How it works en Cookware with lid WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ¡ Place the cookware onto the wire rack. Very hot steam may escape when the lid is opened ¡ Meat, poultry and fish can also become crispy in a after cooking. Steam may not be visible, depending on covered roasting dish.
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en How it works Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Bread, 1000 g (in a loaf tin or Universal pan 1. 210-220 1. 15 free-form) 2. 180-190 2. 35-50 Loaf tin Pizza, fresh, on a baking tray Universal pan 180-200 20-30...
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How it works en Recommended settings for desserts Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C mins Yoghurt Individual moulds Cooking 40-45 8-9 hrs compart- ment floor the food. If the Air Fry baking sheet is not included 23.5 Special cooking methods and other with the appliance as standard, you can obtain the applications...
en How it works ¡ For 1.5 kg, the cooking time would therefore be Cooking time range, e.g. 10-15: 95 minutes. ¡ Your food will be ready within the specified range of time (in minutes). 23.7 Test dishes Baking ¡ The setting values apply to food that is placed into a Baking tray: Shelf position 1 cold cooking compartment.
Installation instructions en Grilling Recommended settings for grilling Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Toasting bread Pan support Do not preheat the appliance. Installation instructions 24 Installation instructions Observe this information when installing the appliance. ¡...
en Installation instructions ¡ To ventilate the appliance, the intermediate floors 24.2 Appliance dimensions must have a ventilation cut-out. You will find the dimensions of the appliance here ¡ If the tall unit has another back panel in addition to the element back panels, this must be removed. ¡...
Installation instructions en Electrically connect the appliance with the 24.6 Corner installation protective contact plug Observe the installation dimensions and the installation Note: The appliance must only be connected to a pro- instructions when installing in a corner. tective contact socket that has been correctly installed. Insert the plug into the protective contact socket.
en Installation instructions Thermal insulation strips must not be fitted to the side panels of the surround unit. 24.9 For handleless kitchens with vertical bar handle strips: Attach a suitable filling piece on both sides in order to cover any sharp edges and to guarantee safe in- stallation.
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