Siemens iQ500 HB 78 6B Series, iQ500 HB578G5S6B - Oven Manual
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Controls
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
Note: On certain models, specific details such as colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
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- Buttons and display
The buttons are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, simply press lightly on the relevant field. The display shows symbols for active functions and the time-setting options. → "Buttons and display". - Function selector
Use the function selector to set the types of heating and other functions. You can turn the function selector clockwise or anti-clockwise from the zero setting. Depending on the appliance, the function selector can be pushed in. Press on the function selector to click it into or out of the zero setting. → "Types of heating and functions". - Temperature selector
Use the temperature selector to set the temperature for the type of heating and select settings for other functions. You can turn the temperature selector clockwise and anti-clockwise; it does not have a zero setting. Depending on the appliance, the temperature selector can be pushed in. Press on the temperature selector to click it in or out. → "Temperature and setting levels".
You can use the buttons to set various functions for your appliance. The display shows the settings.
If a function is active, the corresponding symbol lights up in the display. The clock symbol
only lights up when you change the time.
Symbol | Function | Use |
![]() | Time-setting options | Select the time , timer , cooking time and the end time . To select the individual time-setting options, press the button several times. The arrows above and below a symbol indicate the function to which the setting in the display corresponds. |
![]() | Minus Plus | Decrease the setting values. Increase the setting values. |
![]() | Oven light | Switch the lighting in the cooking compartment on and off. |
![]() | Rapid heating | Preheat the cooking compartment rapidly without accessories. |
![]() | Childproof lock | Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. |
Types of heating and functions
To ensure that you always use the right type of heating to cook your food, we have explained the differences and applications below.
When you select a type of heating, the appliance suggests a suitable temperature or setting. You can use these values or change them within the specified range.
Symbol | Type of heating and temperature range | What it's used for/how it works |
![]() | 3D hot air 30 - 275°C | Bake and roast on one or more levels. The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment. |
![]() | Hot air gentle 125 - 275°C | Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating. The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall evenly around the cooking compartment. The food is cooked in phases using residual heat. Always keep the appliance door closed when cooking. This type of heating is used to determine the energy consumption in air recirculation mode and the energy efficiency class. |
![]() | coolStart function 30 - 275°C | Prepare frozen products quickly, without preheating. Align the temperature and the cooking time according to the manufacturer's specifications on the packaging. Set the highest temperature indicated, set the cooking time as indicated or set a shorter time. Place the food in at level 3. |
![]() | Pizza setting 30 - 275°C | Cook pizza or dishes that require a lot of heat from below. The bottom heating element and the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall heat the cooking compartment. |
![]() | Slow cooking 70 - 120°C | Slowly and gently cook seared, tender pieces of meat in uncovered cookware. The heat is emitted evenly from above and below at a low temperature. |
![]() | Full-surface grill Grill settings: 1 = low 2 = medium 3 = high | Grill flat items such as steak and sausages, or make toast. Gratinate food. The entire area underneath the grill element becomes hot. |
![]() | Hot air grilling 30 - 275°C | Roast poultry, whole fish and larger pieces of meat. The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan circulates the hot air around the food. |
![]() | Top/bottom heating 30 - 275°C | Traditionally bake or roast on one level. This type of heating is ideal for cakes with moist toppings. The heat is emitted evenly from above and below. This type of heating is used to measure the energy consumption in the conventional mode. |
Other functions
This is where you can find an overview of other functions of your appliance.
Symbol | Function | Use |
![]() | Programme | Use programmed setting values for various types of food. → "Programme". |
![]() | Self-cleaning | Set the cleaning function, which cleans the cooking compartment virtually independently. → "Self-cleaning ". |
![]() | Remote start | Start and operate the appliance via the Home Connect app. Home network and Home Connect server connected The number of lines shows the signal strength of the home network Home network not connected -
Home Connect server not connected ![]() Remote start activated - Remote diagnostics activated
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Note: If you operate your appliance with the Home Connect app, even more functions are available for you. You can find more information about this in the app.
Temperature and setting levels
There are different settings for the types of heating and functions.
The settings appear in the display.
The temperature can be set in 1 degree increments up to 100°C, and in 5 degree increments thereafter.
Note: For grill setting 3, the appliance lowers the setting to grill setting 1 after approx. 20 minutes.
Heat-up indicator
The appliance indicates when it is heating up.
When the appliance is heating, the
symbol fills with colour on the display.
When you are preheating the appliance, the optimal time to place your food in the cooking compartment is as soon as the symbol is completely filled with colour.
Residual heat indicator
If you switch off the appliance, the symbol on the display shows the residual heat in the cooking compartment. The lower the temperature in the cooking compartment, the less the symbol is filled.
Notes
- The heat-up indicator will only show the temperature increasing for types of heating for which a temperature is set. For grill settings, for example, the heat-up indicator shows a full line from the beginning.
- If the temperature in the cooking compartment is too high when the appliance is started,
appears in the display for some types of heating. Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool down. Then restart operation of the appliance. - Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed may differ slightly from the actual temperature inside the cooking compartment.
Cooking compartment
The functions in the cooking compartment make your appliance easier to use.
Shelf supports
The shelf supports in the cooking compartment enable you to place accessories at different heights. → "Accessories".
Your appliance has five shelf positions. The shelf positions are numbered from bottom to top. Depending on the appliance, the shelf supports are fitted with pull-out rails or clip-on pull-out rails. The pullout rails are fixed in place and cannot be removed. The clip-on pull-out rails allow you to use them as you wish at all free shelf positions.
You can remove the shelf supports, e. g. for cleaning. → "Shelf supports".
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Lighting
The oven light lights up the cooking compartment. With most types of heating and functions, the lighting lights up during operation. The lighting goes off when operation ends.
You can switch on the lighting without heating the oven using the Oven light button.
Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on automatically during operation. The hot air escapes above the door.
ATTENTION!
Do not cover the ventilation slot above the appliance door. The appliance overheats.
- Ensure that the ventilation slots are unobstructed.
To ensure that the appliance cools down more quickly after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a certain period afterwards.
Appliance door
If you open the appliance door during operation, the appliance stops heating. When you close the appliance door, the appliance continues to heat again.
Before using for the first time
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the appliance and accessories.
Initial use
You need to make settings for initial use before you can use your appliance.
Setting the time on the clock
Once the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure, the time flashes on the dis- play. The time starts at "12:00". Set the current time.
Requirement: The function selector must be set to the "Off" position
.
- Use the
or
button to set the time. - Press the
button.
The time that is set appears on the display.
Tip: You can go to the basic settings to specify whether or not the time should be shown on the display.
Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time
Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.
- Remove any accessories and leftover packaging, such as polystyrene pellets, from the cooking compartment.
- Before heating the appliance, wipe the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth.
- Keep the room ventilated while the appliance is heating.
- Set the type of heating and temperature. → "Basic operation".
Type of heating | 3D hot air ![]() |
Temperature | Maximum |
Cooking time | 1 hour |
- Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking time.
- Wait until the cooking compartment has cooled down.
- Clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a dish cloth.
- Clean the accessories using soapy water and a dish cloth or soft brush.
Time-setting options
Your appliance has different time-setting options, with which you can control its operation.
Overview of the time-setting options
With the
button, select the different time-setting options.
Time-setting option | Use |
Timer ![]() | The timer can be set independently of the appliance when it is in operation. It does not affect the appliance. |
Cooking time ![]() | If you set a cooking time, operation of the appliance stops automatically once this time has elapsed. |
End time ![]() | For the cooking time, you can set the time at which operation ends. The appliance starts up automatically so that it finishes cooking at the required time. |
Time ![]() | You can set the time. |
Setting the timer
The timer runs independently of the appliance when it is in operation. The timer can be set when the appliance is switched on or off, up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. The timer has its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time which has elapsed.
- Press the
button repeatedly until
is highlighted in the display. - Use the
or
button to set the timer duration. Button | Default value |
![]() | 5 minutes |
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The timer duration can be set in 30-second increments up to 10 minutes. Above 10 minutes, the time increments become longer the higher the value.
The timer starts and the timer duration begins to count down after a few seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the timer duration is zero in the display when the timer duration has elapsed.
- Once the timer duration has elapsed:
- Press any button to switch off the timer.
Changing the timer
You can change the timer duration at any time.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Use the
or
button to change the timer duration.
The appliance applies the change after a few seconds.
Cancelling the timer
You can cancel the timer duration at any time.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Use the
button to reset the timer duration to zero.
After a few seconds, the appliance applies the change and
goes out.
Setting the cooking time
You can set a cooking time for operation of up to 23 hours 59 minutes.
Requirement: The type of heating and temperature or setting are set.
- Press the
button repeatedly until
is highlighted in the display. - Use the
or
button to set the cooking time. Button | Default value |
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The cooking time can be set in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour, and then in 5-minute increments.
The appliance starts heating and the cooking time counts down after a few seconds.
If the cooking time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds and the display shows the cooking time as zero.
- When the cooking time has elapsed:
- Press any button to end the audible signal before it sounds.
- To set a cooking time again, press the
button. - When your food is ready, switch off the appliance.
Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time at any time.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Change the cooking time using the
or
button.
The appliance applies the change after a few seconds.
Cancelling the cooking time
You can cancel the cooking time at any time.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Reset the cooking time to zero using the
button.
After a few seconds, the appliance applies the change and continues to heat without a cooking time.
Setting the end time
You can delay the time at which cooking is due to finish by up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.
Notes
- In order to achieve a good cooking result, do not delay the end time once the appliance is already in operation.
- Food will spoil if you leave it in the oven cavity too long.
Requirements
- The type of heating and temperature or setting are set.
- A cooking time is set.
- Press the
button repeatedly until
is highlighted in the display. - Press the
or
button.
The display shows the calculated end time. - Use the
or
button to delay the end time.
After a few seconds, the appliance applies the setting and the display shows the set end time.
Once the calculated start time has been reached, the appliance starts heating up and the cooking time starts counting down.
Once the time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds and the display shows the cooking time as zero. - When the cooking time has elapsed:
- Press any button to end the signal prematurely.
- To set another cooking time, press the
button. - When your food is ready, switch off the appliance.
Changing the end time
In order to achieve a good cooking result, you can only change the set end time before operation starts and the cooking time starts counting down.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Use the
or
button to delay the end time.
The appliance applies the change after a few seconds.
Cancelling the end time
You can delete the set end at any time.
Requirement:
is highlighted on the display.
- Reset the end time to the current time plus the set cooking time using the
button.
After a few seconds, the appliance applies the change and starts heating up. The cooking time counts down.
Setting the time on the clock
Once the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure, the time flashes on the display. The time starts at "12:00". Set the current time.
Requirement: The function selector must be set to the "Off" position
.
- Use the
or
button to set the time. - Press the
button.
The time that is set appears on the display.
Tip: You can go to the basic settings to specify whether or not the time should be shown on the display.
Changing the time on the clock
You can change the time on the clock at any time.
Requirement: The function selector must be set to the "Off" position
.
- Press the
button repeatedly until
is highlighted in the display. - Use the
or
button to change the time.
The appliance applies the change after a few seconds.
Meat thermometer
Cook with precision by inserting the meat probe into the food and setting a core temperature on the appliance. Once the set core temperature has been reached in the food, the appliance stops automatically.
Suitable types of heating with the meat thermometer
Only certain types of heating are suitable for use with the meat thermometer. Suitable heating functions include:
- 3D hot air
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- Hot air gentle
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- Pizza setting
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- Hot air grilling
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- Top/bottom heating
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Note: If the meat thermometer is being used and you select an unsuitable type of heating, a signal sounds.
Inserting the meat thermometer
Use the meat thermometer supplied or order a suitable meat thermometer from our after-sales service.
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Risk of electric shock! Using the wrong meat probe could damage the insulation.
- Only use the meat probe for this specific appliance.
ATTENTION!
Otherwise the meat probe may be damaged.
- Do not trap the cable of the meat probe.
- To prevent the meat probe from being damaged by excessive heat, there must be a gap of a few centimetres between the grill element and the meat probe. The meat may expand during the cooking process.
- Insert the meat thermometer at an angle into the thickest part of the meat.
Ensure that the tip of the meat thermometer is correctly positioned in the meat: - The tip must be roughly in the middle of the food.
- The tip must not be inserted in the fat.
- The tip must not touch any cookware or bones.
- Place the food with the meat thermometer into the cooking compartment.
It is best to place the food in cookware into the centre of the wire rack. - Plug the meat thermometer into the socket on the left-hand side of the cooking compartment.
Notes
- If you remove the meat thermometer while the food is cooking, all the settings will be reset.
- Do not remove the meat thermometer when turning the food. Once you have turned the food, check that the meat thermometer is correctly positioned in the food.
Setting the meat probe
The meat probe measures the temperature inside the food between 30°C and 99°C.
Requirements
- The food with the meat probe is in the cooking compartment.
- The meat probe is plugged in inside the cooking compartment.
- Use the function selector to set a suitable type of heating.
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lights up in the display and the core temperature display appears next to the temperature of the cooking compartment. - Use the
or
button to set the core temperature. The current core temperature of the food is shown on the left, while the set core temperature is shown on the right, e.g. 15°C|75°C.
Note: The current core temperature only appears once it reaches 10°C. - Use the temperature selector to set the temperature of the cooking compartment.
Set the cooking compartment temperature at least 10°C higher than the core temperature. Do not set the cooking compartment temperature to higher than 250°C. a The appliance starts heating after a few seconds.
Once the food reaches the core temperature, an audible signal sounds and, in the display, the current core temperature is equal to the set core temperature, e.g. 75°C|75°C. ![]()
Risk of burns!
The cooking compartment, accessories and meat probe become very hot. - Always use oven gloves to remove hot accessories and the meat probe from the cooking compartment.
When the core temperature is reached: - Switch off the appliance.
- Pull the meat probe out of the socket in the cooking compartment.
- Pull the meat probe out of the food remove it from the cooking compartment.
Programme
The programmes help you to use your appliance to prepare different dishes by selecting the optimum settings automatically.
Cookware for programmes
You should therefore use heat-resistant cookware that is suitable for temperatures up to 300°C.
Glass or glass ceramic cookware is best. The joint should cover approx. two thirds of the cookware base. Cookware made from the following material is not suitable:
- Bright, shiny aluminium
- Unglazed clay
- Plastic or plastic handles
Preparing food for the programme
Use fresh and, ideally, chilled food. Use frozen food straight from the freezer.
- Weigh the food.
The weight of the food is required in order to correctly set the programme. - Add the food to the cookware.
- Place the cookware onto the wire rack. Always place the cookware into the cooking compartment while it is cold.
Setting a programme
The appliance selects the optimal type of heating, temperature and cooking time. All you need to do is set the weight.
Notes
- You can set the weight only in the intended area.
- After the programme starts, you can no longer change the programme and the weight.
- Use the function selector to set Programme
. - Use the
or
button to set the required programme. - Use the temperature selector to set the weight of your food. Always set the next higher weight.
- To call up the programme's cooking time, press the
button. The cooking time cannot be changed. - For some programmes, the
button can be used to delay the end. → "Setting the end time".
After a few seconds, the programme starts and the cooking time counts down. a If the programme has ended, an audible signal sounds and the display shows the cooking time as zero.
- When the programme ends:
- Press any button to end the audible signal prematurely.
- To set a cooking time for further cooking, press the
button. The appliance continues to heat using the programme settings. - When your food is ready, switch off the appliance.
Home Connect
This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect app, adjust its basic settings and monitor its operating status.
The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. You can find information about this at: www.home-connect.com.
The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to configure the settings.
Tip: Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.
Notes
- Please note the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also observed when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app. →"Safety".
- Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app.
- In networked standby mode, the appliance requires a maximum of 2 W.
Setting up the Home Connect app
- Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device.
- Start the Home Connect app and set up access for Home Connect.
The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process.
Setting up Home Connect
Requirements
- The appliance is connected to the power supply and is switched on.
- You have a mobile device with a current version of the iOS or Android operating system, e.g. a smartphone.
- The Home Connect app has been installed on your mobile device.
- The appliance is receiving signals from the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) at its installation location.
- The mobile device and the appliance are within range of your home network's Wi-Fi signal.
- Open the Home Connect app and scan the following QR code.
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- Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.
Home Connect Settings
You can adjust the settings and network settings for Home Connect in the basic settings for your appliance.
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1 Factory setting
Operating the appliance with the Home Connect app
You can use the Home Connect app to set and start the appliance remotely.
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Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.
- Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
- If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames.
Requirements
- The appliance is switched on.
- The appliance is connected to your home network and to the Home Connect app.
- In order to be able to set the appliance via the app, the manual orpermanent remote start must be selected in the
basic setting.
- To activate the remote start, set the function selector to
. - Implement a setting in the app and send it to the appliance.
Software update
Your appliance's software can be updated using the software update function, e.g. for the purposes of optimisation, troubleshooting or security updates. To do this, you must be a registered Home Connect user, have installed the app on your mobile device and be connected to the Home Connect server. As soon as a software update is available, you will be informed via the Home Connect app and will be able to start the software update via the app. Once the update has been successfully downloaded, you can start installing it via the Home Connect app if you are in your home network (Wi-Fi). The Home Connect app informs you once installation is successful.
Notes
- The software update consists of two steps.
- The first step is the download.
- The second step is the installation on your appliance.
- You can continue to use your appliance as normal while updates are downloading. Depending on your personal settings in the app, software updates can also be set to download automatically.
- Installation takes a few minutes. You cannot use your appliance during installation.
- We recommend that you install security updates as soon as possible.
Remote diagnostics
Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them, have your appliance connected to the Home Connect server and if Remote Diagnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance.
Tip: For further information and details about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country, please visit the service/support section of your local website: www.home-connect.com.
Data protection
Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration):
- Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module installed).
- Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
- The current software and hardware version of your appliance.
- Status of any previous reset to factory settings.
This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time.
Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Cleaning products
In order to avoid damaging the various oven surfaces on the appliance, do not use unsuitable cleaning products.
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Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
- Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.
- Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
- Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
- Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
- Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the appliance while it is hot. Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment damages the enamel.
- Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment when it is still warm.
- Remove all food remnants from the cooking compartment and the appliance door before you next heat up the appliance. New sponge cloths contain residues from production.
- Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Suitable cleaning agents
Only use cleaning products that are suitable for the different surfaces on your appliance.
Follow the instructions on cleaning the appliance. → "Cleaning the appliance".
Appliance front
Surface | Suitable cleaning agents | Information |
Stainless steel | - Hot soapy water
- Special stainless steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces
| To prevent corrosion, remove any patches of limescale, grease, starch or albumin (e.g. egg white) on stainless steel surfaces immediately. Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a soft cloth. |
Plastic or painted surfaces E.g. control panel | | Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper. |
Appliance door
Area | Suitable cleaning agents | Information |
Door panels | | Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel wool. Tip: Remove the door panels in order to clean them thoroughly. → "Appliance door". |
Door cover | - Made of stainless steel: Stainless steel cleaner
- Made of plastic: Hot soapy water
| Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper. Tip: Remove the door cover for thorough cleaning. → "Appliance door". |
Door handle | | To avoid permanent stains, remove descaling agents from the door handle immediately. |
Cooking compartment
Area | Suitable cleaning agents | Information |
Enamel surfaces | - Hot soapy water
- Vinegar water
- Oven cleaner
| Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment after cleaning it. Tip: It is best to use the cleaning function. → "Self-cleaning ". Notes - Enamel burns at very high temperatures, causing minor discolouration. The functionality of your appliance is not affected by this.
- The edges of thin trays cannot be completely enamelled and may be rough. This does not impair corrosion protection.
- Food residues will leave a white coating on the enamel surfaces. The coating does not pose a health risk. The functionality of your appliance is not affected by this. You can remove residues with lemon juice.
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Glass cover for the oven light | | Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling. |
Rails | | Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Tip: Remove the shelf supports for cleaning. → "Shelf supports". |
Pull-out system | | Use a brush to remove very heavy soiling. Clean the pull-out rails while they are pushed in so that you do not remove the lubricant. Do not clean in the dishwasher. Tip: Detach the pull-out system for cleaning. → "Shelf supports". |
AccessorIes | - Hot soapy water
- Oven cleaner
| Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Enamelled accessories are dishwasher-safe. |
Meat probe | | Use a brush to remove very heavy soiling. Do not clean in the dishwasher. |
Cleaning the appliance
In order to avoid damaging the appliance, you must clean your appliance only as specified, and with suitable cleaning products.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.
- Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
- Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.
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Risk of fire!
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
- Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories.
Requirement: Read the information on cleaning products. → "Cleaning products".
- Clean the appliance using hot soapy water and a dish cloth.
- For some surfaces, you can use alternative cleaning agents. → "Suitable cleaning agents".
- Dry with a soft cloth.
Self-cleaning
The Self-cleaning cleaning function cleans the cooking compartment almost by itself.
Use the cleaning function to clean the cooking compartment every two to three months. If required, you can use the cleaning function more frequently. The cleaning function requires approx. 2.5–4.8 kilowatt hours.
Preparing the appliance for the cleaning function
In order to achieve a good cleaning result, prepare the appliance carefully.
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Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.
- Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
- If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Before you start the cleaning function, always remove coarse dirt from the cooking compartment.
- Never clean accessories at the same time. The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea towels, on the door handle.
- Leave the front of the appliance clear.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
If the door seal is damaged, a large amount of heat is generated around the door. - Do not scrub or remove the seal.
- Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or missing.
- Remove accessories and cookware from the cooking compartment.
- Unhook the shelf supports and remove them from the cooking compartment. →"Shelf supports".
- Remove heavy soiling from the cooking compartment.
- Use a detergent solution and a soft cloth to clean the surfaces at the edges of the cooking compartment around the door seal. Do not remove or scrub the door seal. Use oven cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the inner door pane.
- Remove any objects from the cooking compartment.
The cooking compartment must be empty.
Setting the cleaning function
Ventilate the kitchen while the cleaning function is running.
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Risk of harm to health! The cleaning function heats up the cooking compartment to a very high temperature so that food left over from roasting, grilling and baking will burn off. This process releases vapours, which can irritate mucous membranes.
- Keep the kitchen well ventilated while the cleaning function is running.
- Do not remain in the room for long periods.
- Keep children and pets away.
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Risk of burns! The cooking compartment gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Never open the appliance door.
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. - Never touch the appliance door.
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
Note: The oven light does not light up while the cleaning function is running.
Requirements
- Prepare the appliance for the cleaning function.
- Switch off the top oven during the cleaning function.
- Use the function selector to set Self-cleaning
. - Use the temperature selector to set the cleaning setting.
Cleaning setting | Cleaning level | Duration in hours |
1 | Low | Approx. 1:15 |
2 | Medium | Approx. 1:30 |
3 | High | Approx. 2:00 |
Select a higher cleaning setting if the cooking compartment is particularly dirty or has not been cleaned for a while.
The duration cannot be changed.
After a few seconds, the cleaning function starts and the duration counts down.
For your safety, the appliance door locks once a certain temperature is reached in the cooking compartment.
appears on the display.
When the cleaning function ends, a signal tone sounds and the duration is at zero on the display. - Switch off the appliance.
When the appliance has cooled down sufficiently, the appliance door is unlocked and
goes out. - Prepare the appliance for use.
Preparing the appliance for use following the cleaning function
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Wipe off any ash that has been left behind in the cooking compartment and around the appliance door with a damp cloth.
- Remove white residues with lemon juice.
Note: White residues on the enamel surfaces may be caused by heavy soiling. These food residues are harmless. The deposits do not compromise the functionality of the appliance. - Attach the shelf supports. → "Shelf supports".
Shelf supports
To clean the rails and the cooking compartment, or to replace the rails, you can remove these.
Detaching the shelf supports
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Risk of burns!
The shelf supports get very hot
- Never touch the shelf supports when hot.
- Always allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
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- Lift the rail forwards slightly
and detach it
. - Pull the whole rail to the front
and remove it.
Attaching the shelf supports
Notes
- The rails only fit on the right or left.
- For both pull-out rails, ensure that you can pull them forwards and out.
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- First, push the rail into the middle of the rear socket
until the rail rests against the cooking compartment wall, and then push this back
.
- Push the rail into the front socket
until the rail also rests against the cooking compartment wall, and then press this downwards
.
Removing the pull-out rail
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Risk of burns!
The shelf supports get very hot
- Never touch the shelf supports when hot.
- Always allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
Notes
- Depending on the appliance type, you must change the basic settings for the telescopic rails for appliances with rails and pull-out rails. →"Basic settings".
- If necessary, you can use pull-out rails on all levels.
- Push on the tab marked PUSH behind the rail, and push the rail to the rear.
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- Keep the PUSH tab pushed back
and swing the rail outwards
.
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- Pull the rail out towards the front until the retainer at the back unhooks.
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- Remove the pull-out rail.
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- Clean the pull-out rail. → "Cleaning products".
Attaching the pull-out rail
Note: The pull-out rails only fit on the right or left. Make sure when you fit them that you can pull them out towards the front.
- Insert the pull-out rail between the two bars.
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- Push the retainer
in between the lower and the upper bar.
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- Keep the PUSH tab pushed in
and swing the pull- out rail inwards until the front retainer
is located between the two bars
. - Release the PUSH tab.
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The retainer
clicks into place.
- Pull the pull-out rail out as far as it will go and slide it back in.
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Appliance door
To ensure that your appliance retains its appearance and remains fully functioning for a long time, you can detach the appliance door and clean it.
Detaching the appliance door
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Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.
- Wear protective gloves.
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.
- Open the appliance door fully and push in the direction of the appliance.
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Risk of injury!
When the hinges are not secured, they can snap shut with great force. - Make sure that the locking levers are always either fully closed or (when detaching the oven door) fully open.
Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand hinges.
Locking levers opened
The hinge is now secured and cannot snap shut.
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Locking levers closed
The appliance door is secured and cannot be detached.
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The locking levers are open. The hinges are now secured and cannot snap shut.
- Close the appliance door fully
. Grab hold of the appliance door with both hands (on the left and right) and pull it upwards and out
.
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- Carefully place the appliance door on a level surface.
Attaching the appliance door
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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. When the hinges are not secured, they can snap shut with great force.
- Make sure that the locking levers are always either fully closed or (when detaching the oven door) fully open.
- Note: Ensure that the appliance door slides onto the hinges without any resistance. If you feel any resistance, check whether you are sliding it in at the correct opening.
Slide the appliance door straight onto the two hinges. Slide the appliance door on as far as it will go.
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- Using both hands, press down on the left and right of the door cover from above to check whether the appliance has been pushed in as far as it will go.
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- Open the appliance door fully.
- Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand hinges.
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The locking levers are closed. The appliance door is secured and cannot be detached. - Close the appliance door.
Removing the door panes
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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. Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Open the appliance door slightly.
- Push on the left- and right-hand side of the door cover from the outside
until it is released. - Remove the door cover
.
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- Clean the door cover. → "Suitable cleaning agents".
- Undoing and removing the left- and right-hand screws on the appliance door
. - Place a folded-up tea towel in the appliance door. Pull the front pane up and out
.
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- Set the front pane down on a level surface with the door handle facing down.
- Press the intermediate pane against the appliance with one hand while pushing the left- and right-hand retainers
upwards. Do not detach the retainers
.
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- Remove the intermediate pane.
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Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. - Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door, as they may scratch the surface.
Clean the removed door panes on both sides with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
- Clean the appliance door. → "Suitable cleaning agents".
- Dry the door panes and refit them. → "Fitting the door panes".
Fitting the door panes
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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. Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Turn the intermediate pane until the arrow
is in the top right.
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- Insert
the intermediate pane into the retainer
the bottom and push it in firmly at the top. - Push the left- and right-hand retainer
downwards until the intermediate pane is clamped
.
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- Attach the front pane downwards into the left- and right-hand retainers
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. - Push the front pane to the appliance until the leftand right-hand hook
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- Push the front pane in at the bottom
until you hear it click into place. - Open the appliance door slightly and remove the tea towel.
- Screw both screws back in on the left and right of the appliance door.
- Put the door cover in position and push down on it
until you hear it click into place.
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- Close the appliance door.
Note: Do not use the cooking compartment again until the door panes have been correctly fitted.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
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Risk of injury! Improper repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
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Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.
Malfunctions
Fault | Cause and troubleshooting |
The appliance is not working | The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. - Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
|
There has been a power cut. - Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working.
|
Electronics fault - Briefly disconnect the appliance from the power supply by switching off the fuse.
- Reset the basic settings to the factory settings. → "Basic settings".
|
Appliance is not heating, the colon flashes in the display and a appears. | Demo mode is activated. - Briefly disconnect the appliance from the power supply by switching the circuit breaker in the fuse box off and then on again.
- Deactivate demo mode within 5 minutes by changing the last basic setting (depending on the appliance type
or ) to . → "Basic settings". |
The appliance door cannot be opened; lights up in the display. | The childproof lock locks the appliance door. - Use the
button to deactivate the childproof lock. → "Childproof lock". |
The appliance door cannot be opened; lights up in the display. | The cleaning function locks the appliance door. - Allow the appliance to cool down until
goes out in the display. → "Self-cleaning ". |
The time flashes in the display. | There has been a power cut. - Reset the time. → "Setting the time on the clock".
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The time does not appear in the display when the appliance is switched off. | The basic setting has been changed. - Change the basic setting for the time display. → "Basic settings".
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lights up in the display and no settings can be made on the appliance. | Childproof lock is activated. - Use the
button to deactivate the childproof lock. → "Childproof lock". |
flashes in the display and the appliance will not start. | The cooking compartment is too hot for the selected operation. - Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool down.
- Restart the operation.
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appears in the display. | The maximum cooking time has been reached. To prevent an unwanted permanent operation, the appliance automatically stops heating after several hours if the settings are unchanged. - Switch off the appliance. You can configure new settings if required.
Tip: To prevent the appliance from switching off when you do not want it to, e.g. for an extremely long preparation time, set a cooking time. → "Time-setting options". |
A message with appears in the display, e.g. . | Electronics fault - Press the
button. - If required, reset the time. a If the fault was a one-off, the error message disappears.
- If the error message appears again, call the after-sales service. Quote the exact error message and the E no. of your appliance. → "Customer Service".
|
Home Connect is not working properly | Different causes are possible. |
Replacing the oven light bulb
If the light in the cooking compartment fails, change the oven light bulb.
Note: Heat-resistant, 40-watt, 230 V halogen bulbs are available from the after-sales service or specialist retailers. Only use these bulbs. Hold the new halogen bulbs only with a clean, dry towel. This increases the service life of the bulb.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.
- Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
- Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.
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Risk of electric shock!
When changing the bulb, the bulb socket contacts are live.
- Before replacing the bulb, ensure that the appliance is switched off in order to prevent a potential electric shock.
- Also unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
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Risk of injury!
The glass cover may already have broken due to external influences or it may break due to excessive pressure when being installed or removed.
- Exercise caution when installing or removing the glass cover.
- Use gloves or a tea towel.
Requirements
- The appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
- The cooking compartment has cooled down.
- You must have a new halogen lamp to replace the old one.
- Place a tea towel in the cooking compartment to prevent damage.
- Turn the glass cover anti-clockwise to remove it
.
- Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it
.
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- 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.
- Remove the tea towel from the cooking compartment.
- Connect the appliance to the power supply.
Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
This product contains light sources from energy efficiency class G.
Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door.
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Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
How it works
Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types of food as well as the best accessories and cookware. We have perfectly tailored these recommendations to your appliance.
Cooking tips
Observe this information when preparing food.
- The temperature and cooking time depend on the amount of food and the recipe. Settings ranges are specified for this reason. Try using the lower values to start with.
- The setting values apply to food placed in the cooking compartment while the cooking compartment is still cold. Do not slide the accessory into the cooking compartment until it has finished preheating.
- Remove any accessories that are not being used from the cooking compartment.
Notes on baking
When baking, use the shelf positions indicated.
Baking on one level | Height |
Deep baked goods or tin on wire rack | 2 |
Flat baked goods or goods in a baking tray | 3 |
Baking on two levels | Height |
Universal pan Baking tray | 3 1 |
Baking tins/dishes on the wire rack: First wire rack Second wire rack | Height 3 1 |
Baking on three levels | Height |
Baking tray Universal pan Baking tray | 5 3 1 |
Notes
- When baking on several layers, always use hot air. Baked goods that are placed in the oven at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time.
- Position baking tins/dishes either next to one another or offset on different shelves so that they are not directly one above the other in the cooking compartment.
- For best results, we recommend using dark-coloured metal bakeware.
Notes on roasting and grilling
The setting values are based on the assumption that unstuffed, chilled, ready-to-roast poultry, meat or fish is placed into a cold cooking compartment.
ATTENTION!
Acidic food may damage the grid
- Do not place acidic food, such as fruit or food with an acidic marinade directly on the pan support.
- The larger the poultry, meat or fish, the lower the cooking temperature and the longer the cooking time.
- Turn the poultry, meat or fish after approx. 1/2 to 2/3 of the time listed.
- Add a little liquid to the poultry in the cookware. Cover the bottom of the cookware with approx. 1– 2 cm of liquid.
- When you turn poultry, ensure that the breast side or skin side is underneath to begin with.
- Cooking time calculation (e.g. 20 + 35): To calculate the cooking time, assume 20 minutes per 500 g of meat plus an extra 35 minutes. For 1.5 kg, the cooking time is then 95 minutes.
- Cooking time range (e.g. 10–15): Your food will be ready within the specified range of time.
Information for those allergic to nickel
In rare cases, small amounts of nickel may pass into the food.
Roasting and grilling on the wire rack
Roasting on the wire rack works particularly well for large poultry or for multiple pieces at the same time.
- Depending on the size and type of the food to be roasted, add up to 1/2 litre water to the universal pan.
You can make a sauce from the juices that are collected. This also means that less smoke is produced and the cooking compartment does not become as dirty. - Keep the appliance door closed when using the grill.
Never grill with the appliance door open. - Place the food to be grilled on the wire rack. In addition, slide the universal pan in at least one shelf position lower, with the slanted edge facing the appliance door. This means that any dripping fat is caught.
Roasting in cookware
When preparing food in cookware with a lid, the cooking compartment remains cleaner.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roasting dishes. Glass cookware is best.
Cookware without lid
- Use a deep roasting dish.
- Place the cookware onto the wire rack.
- If you do not have any suitable cookware, use the universal pan.
Cookware with lid
- Place the cookware onto the wire rack.
- Meat, poultry and fish can also become crispy in a covered roasting dish. Use a roasting dish with a glass lid. Set a higher temperature.
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Risk of injury!
If hot glass cookware is placed on a wet or cold surface, the glass may shatter.
- Place hot glass ovenware on a dry mat after cooking.
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Risk of scalding!
Very hot steam may escape when the lid is opened after cooking. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.
- Lift the lid in such a way that the hot steam can escape away from you.
- Keep children away from the appliance.
Food selection
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1 Preheat the appliance. Do not use the rapid heating function.
2 Preheat the appliance.
3 Preheat the appliance for five minutes. Do not use the rapid heating function.
4 Preheat the appliance to 150°C using HotAir.
5 Preheat the appliance for 20 minutes.
6 Do not turn the food.
7 Slide the universal pan underneath the wire rack.
8 Turn the food after approx. one hour.
9 Preheat the appliance for 5 minutes.
10Preheat the appliance for 3 minutes.
11Turn the food occasionally.
Yoghurt
You can use your appliance to make your own yoghurt.
Preparing yoghurt
- Remove the accessories and shelf supports from the cooking compartment.
- Pour the previously prepared yoghurt mixture into small containers, e.g. into cups or small jars.
- Cover the containers with foil, e. g. with cling film.
- Place the containers on the cooking compartment floor.
- Set the appliance according to the recommended setting.
- After making the yoghurt, leave it to cool in the refrigerator.
Recommended settings for yoghurt
Food | Accessories/cookware | Shelf position | Type of heating | Temperature in °C | Cooking time in mins |
Yoghurt | Individual moulds | Cooking compartment floor | ![]() | 40-45 | 8–9 hrs |
Slow cooking
Slow cooking is a technique for cooking food over a long period at low temperatures. For this reason, it is also called "low-temperature cooking".
Slow cooking food
Requirements
- Only use fresh, clean and hygienic meat without bones.
- Only start operation when the cooking compartment has fully cooled down.
- Preheat the cooking compartment and cookware for approx. 15 minutes.
- Sear the meat on all sides on the cooking zone at a very high heat.
- Immediately place the meat into the pre-warmed cookware in the cooking compartment.
- Keep the appliance door closed in order to maintain an even cooking climate.
Recommended settings for slow cooking
Food | Accessories/cookware | Shelf position | Type of heating | Searing time in mins | Temperature in °C | Cooking time in mins |
Duck breast, 300 g each | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 6-8 | 95 1 | 60-70 |
Fillet of pork, whole | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 4-6 | 85 1 | 75-100 |
Beef topside, 6–7 cm thick, 1.5 kg | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 6-8 | 100 1 | 160-220 |
Fillet of beef, 4–6 cm thick, 1 kg | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 6-8 | 85 1 | 90-150 |
Veal medallions, 4 cm thick | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 4 | 80 1 | 50-70 |
Saddle of lamb, boneless, 200 g each | Cookware without lid | 2 | ![]() | 4 | 85 1 | 30-70 |
1 Preheat the appliance.
Test dishes
These overviews have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN 60350-1.
Baking
Please take note of the following information if you are baking test dishes.
General information
- The setting values apply to food that is placed into a cold cooking compartment.
- Observe the notes about preheating in the tables.
These setting values apply without rapid heat-up. - When baking, use the lower of the listed temperatures to begin with.
Shelf positions
Shelf positions for baking on two levels:
Note: Items that are placed in the oven on baking trays or in baking tins/dishes at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time.
- Universal pan: Shelf position 3
Baking tray: Shelf position 1 - Baking tins/dishes on the wire rack
First wire rack: Shelf position 3
Second wire rack: Shelf position 1
Shelf positions for baking on three levels:
- Baking tray: Level 5
Universal pan: Level 3
Baking tray: Level 1
Hot water sponge cake:
When baking on 2 levels, place the springform tins each in the centre of the wire racks.
Recommended settings for baking
Food | Accessories/cookware | Shelf position | Type of heating | Temperature in °C | Cooking time in mins |
Viennese whirls | Baking tray | 3 | ![]() | 140-150 1 | 25-35 |
Viennese whirls | Baking tray | 3 | ![]() | 140-150 1 | 20-30 |
Viennese whirls, 2 levels | Universal pan + Baking tray | 3 + 1 | ![]() | 140-150 1 | 25-35 |
Viennese whirls, 3 levels | Universal pan + Baking tray | 5 + 3 + 1 | ![]() | 130-140 1 | 35-55 |
Small cakes | Baking tray | 3 | ![]() | 150 1 | 25-35 |
Small cakes | Baking tray | 3 | ![]() | 140 1 | 25-35 |
Small cakes, 2 levels | Universal pan + Baking tray | 3 + 1 | ![]() | 140 1 | 30-40 |
Small cakes, 3 levels | Universal pan + Baking tray | 5 + 3 + 1 | ![]() | 140 1 | 30-40 |
Hot water sponge cake | Springform cake tin, diameter 26 cm | 2 | ![]() | 160-170 2 | 25-35 |
Hot water sponge cake | Springform cake tin, diameter 26 cm | 2 | ![]() | 160-170 | 30-35 |
Hot water sponge cake, 2 levels | Springform cake tin, diameter 26 cm | 3 + 1 | ![]() | 150-160 2 | 35-50 |
1 Preheat the appliance for five minutes. Do not use the rapid heating function.
2 Preheat the appliance. Do not use the rapid heating function.
Recommended settings for grilling
Food | Accessories/cookware | Shelf position | Type of heating | Temperature in °C/grill setting | Cooking time in mins |
Toasting bread | Pan support | 5 | ![]() | 3 1 | 5–6 |
1 Do not preheat the appliance.
Installation instructions
Observe this information when installing the appliance.
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General installation instructions
Follow these instructions before you start with the installation of the appliance.
- The safe operation of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it has been installed to a professional standard in accordance with these installation instructions. The installer shall be liable for damages incurred as a result of incorrect installation.
- Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
- Before starting up the appliance, remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door.
- Proceed in accordance with the installation sheets for installing accessories.
- Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 95°C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 70°C.
- Do not install the appliance behind a decorative door or the door of a kitchen unit.
There is a risk of overheating. - Cut-out work on the units should be carried out before installing the appliance. Remove any shavings. Otherwise, the correct operation of electrical components may be adversely affected.
- The mains socket for the appliance must either be located in the hatched area
or outside of the area where the appliance is installed.
Any unsecured units must be secured to the wall using a standard bracket
.
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- Wear protective gloves so that you do not cut yourself. Parts that are accessible during installation may have sharp edges.
- Dimensions of the figures in mm.
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Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
- Do not use multiple socket strips.
- Only use extension cables that are certified, have a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm² and comply with the applicable national safety requirements.
- If the power cord is too short, contact customer service.
- Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION!
Carrying the appliance by the door handle could break it. The door handle cannot support the weight of the appliance.
- Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle.
Appliance dimensions
You will find the dimensions of the appliance here
![Siemens - iQ500 HB 78 6B Series - Appliance dimensions Appliance dimensions]()
Installation below a worktop
Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing below a worktop.
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- To ventilate the appliance, the intermediate floor must have a ventilation cut-out.
- In combination with induction hobs, the gap between the worktop and appliance must not be sealed using additional strips.
- The worktop must be secured to the fitted unit.
- Observe any available installation instructions for the hob.
- Observe different national installation instructions for the hob.
Installation in a tall unit
Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a tall unit.
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- To ventilate the appliance, the intermediate floors must have a ventilation cut-out.
- If the tall unit has another back panel in addition to the element back panels, this must be removed.
- Only fit the appliance up to a height which allows accessories to be easily removed.
Installing two appliances on top of each other
Your appliance can also be installed above or below another appliance. Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing appliances on top of each other.
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- To ventilate the appliances, the intermediate floor must have a ventilation cut-out.
- To ensure sufficient ventilation of the two appliances, there must be a ventilation opening of at least 200 cm² in the base area. To do this, trim the base panel or fit a ventilation grille.
- Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accordance with the diagram.
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- Only fit appliances up to a height that allows accessories to be easily removed.
Corner installation
Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a corner.
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- To ensure that the appliance door can be opened, you must take the minimum dimensions into consideration when installing in a corner. The dimension
is dependent on the thickness of the unit front and the handle.
Electrical connection
In order to safely connect the appliance to the electrical system, follow these instructions.
- The appliance corresponds to protection class I and must only be operated with a protective earth connection.
- The fuse protection must correspond to the power rating specified on the appliance's rating plate and to the local regulations.
- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply whenever installation work is being carried out.
- The appliance must only be connected using the power cable provided.
- The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m power cable can be obtained from the after-sales service.
- The power cable must only be replaced with a cable from the original manufacturer. This is available from after-sales service.
- Contact protection must be guaranteed by the installation.
Electrically connect the appliance with the protective contact plug
Note: The appliance must only be connected to a protective contact socket that has been correctly installed.
- Insert the plug into the protective contact socket. When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
Electrically connecting an appliance without a protective contact plug
Note: Only licensed specialists may connect the appliance. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.
An isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
- Identify the phase and neutral conductors in the socket.
The appliance may be damaged if it is not connected correctly. - Connect the hob in accordance with the connection diagram.
See the rating plate for the voltage. - Connect the wires of the mains power cable according to the colour coding:
- Green/yellow = Protective conductor
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- Blue = Neutral conductor
- Brown = Phase (external conductor)
Installing the appliance
- Slide the appliance in fully and centre it.
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- Screw the appliance into place.
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- For handleless kitchens with vertical bar handle strips:
- Attach a suitable filling piece
in order to cover any sharp edges and to guarantee a safe installation. - Pre-drill aluminium profiles to establish a screw connection
. - Secure the appliance using a suitable screw
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Note: The gap between the worktop and the appliance must not be closed by additional battens. Thermal insulation strips must not be fitted to the side panels of the surround unit.
Removing the appliance
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
- Undo the fastening screws.
- Lift the appliance slightly and pull it out completely.
Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
- Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
This appliance is designed only to be built into kitchen units. Read the special installation instructions.
Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.
Only use this appliance:
- To prepare meals and drinks.
- in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
- up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
- with an external timer or a remote control.
Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.
Safe use
Always place accessories in the cooking compartment the right way round. → "Accessories".
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Risk of fire! Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.
- Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
- If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames.
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire. - Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories. Opening the appliance door creates a draught. Greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire.
- Never place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories when preheating the appliance and while cooking.
- Always cut greaseproof paper to size and use a plate or baking tin to hold it down.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.
- Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
- Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.
Accessories and cookware get very hot. - Always use oven gloves to remove accessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.
When the cooking compartment is hot, any alcoholic vapours inside may catch fire. The appliance door may spring open. Hot steam and jets of flame may escape. - Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.
- Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undiluted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over food).
- Open the appliance door carefully. The telescopic shelves become hot when the appliance is in use.
- Allow hot telescopic shelves to cool down before touching them.
- Only touch hot telescopic shelves with oven gloves.
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Risk of scalding! The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
- Never touch these hot parts.
- Keep children at a safe distance. Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.
- Open the appliance door carefully.
- Keep children at a safe distance. If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is hot, this may create hot steam.
- Never pour water into the cooking compartment when the cooking compartment is hot.
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Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.
- Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door, as they may scratch the surface.
The appliance and its parts that can be touched may have sharp edges. - Take care when handling and cleaning them.
- If possible, wear protective gloves. 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. Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges. - Wear protective gloves. Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking compartment, and the appliance door may spring open and may fall off. The door panels may shatter and fragment. → "Preventing material damage".
- Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.
- Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undiluted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over food).
- Open the appliance door carefully.
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Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. - Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
- Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
- Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. - Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
- Never operate a damaged appliance.
- Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
- If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
- Call customer services.
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Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
- Keep packaging material away from children.
- Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. - Keep small parts away from children.
- Do not let children play with small parts.
Halogen bulb
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Risk of burns! The bulbs in the cooking compartment get very hot. There is still a risk of burning for some time after they have been switched off.
- Do not touch the glass cover.
- Avoid contact with your skin when cleaning.
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Risk of electric shock! When changing the bulb, the bulb socket contacts are live.
- Before replacing the bulb, ensure that the appliance is switched off in order to prevent a potential electric shock.
- Also unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Meat probe
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Risk of electric shock! Using the wrong meat probe could damage the insulation.
- Only use the meat probe for this specific appliance.
Cleaning function
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Risk of fire! Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Before you start the cleaning function, always remove coarse dirt from the cooking compartment.
- Never clean accessories at the same time. The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea towels, on the door handle.
- Leave the front of the appliance clear.
- Keep children at a safe distance. If the door seal is damaged, a large amount of heat is generated around the door.
- Do not scrub or remove the seal.
- Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or missing.
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Risk of serious harm to health!
The appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. The non-stick coating on baking trays and tins is destroyed and noxious gases are released.
- Never clean non-stick baking trays or baking tins using the cleaning function.
- Never clean accessories at the same time.
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Risk of harm to health! The cleaning function heats up the cooking compartment to a very high temperature so that food left over from roasting, grilling and baking will burn off. This process releases vapours, which can irritate mucous membranes.
- Keep the kitchen well ventilated while the cleaning function is running.
- Do not remain in the room for long periods.
- Keep children and pets away.
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Risk of burns! The cooking compartment gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress.
- Never open the appliance door.
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. - Never touch the appliance door.
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Keep children at a safe distance.
Preventing material damage
General
ATTENTION!
Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking compartment and cause permanent damage to the appliance. The appliance door may spring open due to an explosion and it may fall off. The door panels may shatter and fragment. Due to the resulting negative pressure, the cooking compartment may become considerably deformed inwards.
- Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undiluted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over food). If there is water on the cooking compartment floor when operating the appliance at temperatures above 120°C, this will damage the enamel.
- Do not use the appliance if there is water on the cooking compartment floor.
- Wipe away any water on the cooking compartment floor before operation.
Objects on the cooking compartment floor at over 50°C will cause heat to build up. The baking and roasting times will no longer be correct and the enamel will be damaged. - Do not place any accessories, greaseproof paper or foil of any kind on the cooking compartment floor.
- Only place cookware on the cooking compartment floor if a temperature under 50°C has been set. When the cooking compartment is hot, any water inside it will create steam. The change in temperature may cause damage.
- Never pour water into the cooking compartment when it is still hot.
- Never place cookware containing water on the cooking compartment floor.
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion. - Allow the cooking compartment to dry after use.
- Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
- Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over time. - Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatures.
- Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.
- Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation.
Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains that cannot be removed. - When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too much on the baking tray.
- If possible, use the deeper universal pan. Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment damages the enamel.
- Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment when it is still warm.
- Remove all food remnants from the cooking compartment and the appliance door before you next heat up the appliance.
If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no longer close properly during operation. This may damage the front of adjacent kitchen units. - Keep the seal clean at all times.
- Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or missing.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it. - Do not place, hang or support objects on the appliance door.
- Do not place cookware or accessories on the appliance door.
With certain models, accessories may scratch the door pane when closing the appliance door. - Always push accessories fully into the cooking compartment.
Documents / Resources
References
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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