en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future refer- ence or for the next owner. INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been Safety .............. 2 damaged in transit.
Safety en Hot steam may escape when you open the WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de- Combustible objects that are left in the cook- pending on the temperature. ing compartment may catch fire. ▶ Open the appliance door carefully. ▶...
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en Safety If the insulation of the power cord is dam- WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! aged, this is dangerous. When changing the bulb, the bulb socket con- ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact tacts are live. with hot appliance parts or heat sources. ▶...
Preventing material damage en Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment 2.1 General damages the enamel. ATTENTION! Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment ▶ Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking when it is still warm.
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en Environmental protection and saving energy Only preheat the appliance if the recipe or the recom- mended settings tell you to do so. → "How it works", Page 27 ¡ Not preheating the appliance can reduce the en- ergy used by up to 20%. Use dark-coloured, black-coated or enamelled baking tins.
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 Push the accessory all the way in, making sure that accessories, always quote the exact product number (E it does not touch the appliance door.
Basic operation en 6.2 Cleaning the appliance before using it Type of heating Steam assistance for the first time Temperature 200 °C Duration 30 minutes Before using the appliance to cook food for the first time, you must clean the cooking compartment and ac- Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heating.
en Time-setting options Place the food in the cooking compartment. Time-setting options 9 Time-setting options Your appliance has different time-setting options, with Use the button to reset the timer duration to zero. ▶ which you can control its operation. a After a few seconds, the appliance applies the change and goes out.
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Steam en Cancelling the end time Requirements ¡ The type of heating and a temperature or setting You can delete the set end time at any time. have been set. is highlighted on the display. Requirement: ¡ A cooking time is set. Reset the end time to the current time plus the set ▶...
en Steam Fill the water tank with water up to the mark . Emptying the water tank WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The water tank may heat up while the appliance is in operation. Wait until the water tank has cooled down from the ▶...
Programmes en Requirement: The appliance has cooled down. Remove any limescale marks with a cloth soaked in vinegar, then wipe with clean water and dry with a Dry the cooking compartment with a sponge or a soft cloth. soft cloth. Leave the appliance door open for 1 hour so that the cooking compartment dries completely.
en Programmes No. Food Tableware Weight setting Add liquid Shelf Information posi- tion Deep roasting dish Total weight As per recipe 2 Cut vegetables that 08 Vegetable stew Vegetarian with lid take longer to cook (e.g. carrots) into smaller pieces than vegetables that take less time to cook (e.g.
Childproof lock en To set a cooking time for further cooking, press a If the programme has ended, an audible signal ‒ button. The appliance will resume heating sounds and the display shows the cooking time as using the programme settings. zero.
en Cleaning and servicing Indicator Basic setting Selection Automatic rapid heating from 200 °C = No = Yes Reset all values to factory settings = No = Yes Factory setting (may vary according to model) Depending on the appliance specifications To save the changes, press and hold the ...
Cleaning and servicing en Area Suitable cleaning agents Hints Door cover ¡ Made of stainless Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper. steel: Tip: Remove the door cover for thorough cleaning. Stainless steel cleaner → "Appliance door", Page 21 ¡ Made of plastic: Hot soapy waterHot soapy water Door handle...
en Cleaning aid Cleaning aid 15 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 16.3 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 Open 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 open.
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Appliance door en Lift out the intermediate pane and set it down care- Place the condensate trough vertically into the re- fully on a flat surface. tainer and turn it downwards. If necessary, you can remove the condensate Slide the intermediate pane into the left- and right- trough for cleaning.
en Shelf supports Slide the inner pane into the left- and right-hand re- Put the door cover into position and push down tainers . on it until you hear it click into place. Open the appliance door fully. Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand hinges ...
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 19 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. after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting appears in There is too much water in the steam system. The water cannot be pumped back into the the display. water tank. Empty the water tank and insert the empty water tank. → "Emptying the water tank", Page 14 Reset the time.
Disposal en Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it . Insert the new halogen bulb and press it firmly into the socket. Make sure that the pins are positioned correctly. Depending on the appliance model, the glass cover may have a sealing ring. Attach the sealing ring. Screw in the glass cover.
en How it works Information for those allergic to nickel Steam-assisted roasting and braising In rare cases, small amounts of nickel may pass into ¡ Dishes with steam-assisted cooking and a long the food. cooking time may empty the water tank. If neces- You can buy suitable accessories from customer ser- sary, refill the water tank.
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How it works en 22.4 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Sponge cake, simple Ring-shaped tin 150-170 50-70...
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en How it works Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Bake, savoury, cooked ingredi- Ovenproof dish 150-170 40-45 ents Chicken, 1.3 kg, unstuffed Uncovered cookware 2 200-220 50-60 Small chicken portions, 250 g Uncovered cookware 2 210-220 30-40 each...
How it works en ¡ Cover the Air-Fry accessory or the universal pan Cooking tips for Air Fry evenly with the food. If possible, only distribute the Observe this information when cooking food with Air food on the accessory in a single layer. Fry.
en Installation instructions Recommended settings for baking Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C mins Shortbread Universal pan 140-150 25-35 Shortbread Universal pan 28-38 Viennese whirls, 2 levels Universal pan 30-40 Baking tray Viennese whirls, 3 levels Universal pan 5+3+1 130-140 35-55...
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Installation instructions en with these installation instructions. The in- WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! staller shall be liable for damages incurred It is dangerous to use an extended power as a result of incorrect installation. cord and non-approved adapters. ¡ Check the appliance for damage after un- ▶...
en Installation instructions ¡ Observe any available installation instructions for the ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- hob. ance with the diagram. ¡ Observe different national installation instructions for the hob. 23.4 Installation in a tall unit Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a tall unit.
Installation instructions en ¡ The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of 23.8 Installing the appliance the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m Slide the appliance in fully and centre it. power cable can be obtained from customer ser- vice.
en Installation instructions Pre-drill the filling piece and the unit to establish a screw connection. Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. 23.10 Removing the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Undo the fastening screws. Lift the appliance slightly and pull it out completely.
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