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- 1.6 Cleaning function aged, this is dangerous. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices with hot appliance parts or heat sources. may catch fire when the cleaning function is in ▶...
Preventing material damage en 2 Preventing material damage Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open 2.1 General will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over ATTENTION! time. Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking Always allow the cooking compartment to cool ▶...
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en Environmental protection and saving energy For longer cooking times, you can switch the appli- ance off 10 minutes before the cooking time ends. ¡ There is sufficient residual heat to finish cooking the dish. Remove any accessories that are not being used from the cooking compartment.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status. Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- our and shape may differ from those pictured.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Heating-up control Temperature selector → "Heating-up control", Page 10 Use the temperature selector to set the temper- ature for the type of heating and select settings for other functions. You can turn the temperature selector clock- wise and anti-clockwise. Depending on the appliance, the temperature selector can be pushed in.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Symbol Type of heating and What it's used for/how it works temperature range Full-surface grill Grill flat items such as steak and sausages, or make toast. Gratinate food. Grill settings: The entire area underneath the grill element becomes hot. 1 = low 2 = medium 3 = high...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Symbol Function Pyrolytic self-cleaning Set the cleaning function, which cleans the cooking compartment virtually inde- pendently. → "Pyrolytic self-cleaning ", Page 23 Remote start Start and operate the appliance via the Home Connect app. Home network and Home Connect server connected ¡...
Accessories en Lighting Main cooking compartment The cooking compartment has five shelf positions. 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.
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 accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
Basic operation en Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking Main oven Top oven time. Temperat- Maximum 240 °C Wait until the cooking compartment has cooled down. Cooking 1 hour 1 hour Clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a time dish cloth.
en Time-setting options Press the button repeatedly until the symbol for Time-setting the oven being switched on and the symbol are option highlighted. Cooking time Main oven : If you set a cooking Use the or button to set the cooking time. time, operation of the appliance stops automatically once this time Button...
Programme en a Once the time has elapsed, an audible signal 9.5 Setting the time on the clock sounds and the display shows the cooking time as Once the appliance has been connected to the mains zero. or following a power failure, the time flashes on the dis- When the cooking time has elapsed: play.
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en Programme No. Food Cookware Weight range Add liquid Shelf Information posi- Weight setting tion Ovenproof dish 0.4 - 3.0 kg 07 Pasta bake With precooked pasta without lid Total weight Universal pan 0.3–1.5 kg 08 Baked potatoes, Total weight whole Unpeeled, starchy potatoes Deep roasting dish 0.5–2.5 kg...
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Programme en No. Food Cookware Weight range Add liquid Shelf Information posi- Weight setting tion Roasting dish with 0.5–2.5 kg Do not sear the meat 21 Meat loaf, fresh Minced beef, pork or Weight of the joint beforehand lamb Roasting dish with 0.5–2.5 kg Cover the Do not sear the meat...
en Childproof lock No. Food Cookware Weight range Add liquid Shelf Information posi- Weight setting tion Roasting dish with 0.5–3.0 kg Cover the Place in the cook- 29 Joint of pork, with glass lid Weight of meat bottom of the ware fatty side up; crackling E.g.
Basic settings en Use the function selector to set Programme . 12.1 Setting the "Keep warm" function over appears in the display. an extended period Use the temperature selector to set the temperature. Notes Press the button repeatedly until is highlighted ¡...
en Home Connect To save the changes, press and hold the button 13.2 Changing basic settings for approx. four seconds. Requirement: The appliance is switched off. Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be re- Press and hold the button for approximately tained even after a power failure.
Home Connect en Setting Selection or display Explanation Wi-Fi If Wi-Fi is activated, you can use Home Connect. – Off In networked standby mode, the appliance requires a max- – Activate imum of 2 W. – On is a display that you cannot set. Remote start When remote start is deactivated, you can only view the oper- –...
en Cleaning and servicing ¡ The current software and hardware version of your Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions appliance. can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. In- ¡ Status of any previous resetting to factory settings. formation on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.
Pyrolytic self-cleaning en Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment ¡ Vinegar water after cleaning it.
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en Pyrolytic self-cleaning The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the Cleaning set- Cleaning Duration in hours cleaning function is in progress. ting level Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea towels, on ▶ Approx. 1:15 the door handle. Leave the front of the appliance clear. Medium Approx.
Shelf supports en Switch off the appliance. Cleaning set- Cleaning Duration in hours Once the appliance has cooled down sufficiently, ting level the appliance door unlocks and goes out. Lightly soiled Approx. 1:15 Prepare the appliance for use. → Page 25 Medium Approx.
en Appliance door Clean the rail. Push the rail into the front socket until the rail also rests against the cooking compartment wall, → "Cleaning products", Page 22 and then press this downwards . 17.4 Attaching the rails in the top cooking compartment Notes ¡...
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Appliance door en Use both hands to slide the appliance door on as Press on the left- and right-hand pressure surface far as it will go. until it audibly clicks. Open the appliance door fully. Push the two sliding caps upwards in the direction Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand of the arrow ...
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en Appliance door Close the metal strip on the left and right . WARNING ‒ 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.
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Appliance door en 18.5 Detaching the upper appliance door 18.6 Attaching the upper appliance door WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The hinges on the appliance door move when the door The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers. is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
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en Appliance door Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand Loosen the screw on the left- and right-hand hinges . spacers and remove both spacers . a The locking levers are open. The hinges are now se- cured and cannot snap shut.
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Appliance door en Slide the intermediate pane until it is in the left- and Place the two spacers on the left- and right-hand right-hand retainers . sides onto the arrow of the upper intermediate glass pane. Push the intermediate pane upwards until it is in the retainer ...
en Troubleshooting Place the rail in the centre of the inner pane. Note: Ensure that the appliance door slides onto the hinges without any resistance. If you feel any resist- ance, check whether you are sliding it in at the cor- rect opening. Slide the appliance door straight onto the two hinges.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. 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.
en Disposal Place a tea towel in the cooking compartment to WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! prevent damage. The appliance and its parts that can be touched be- Turn the glass cover anti-clockwise to remove it . come hot during use. Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it . Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid ▶...
How it works en You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- open the appliance door. tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. 22 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various types ATTENTION! of food as well as the best accessories and cookware.
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en How it works Cookware with lid WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ¡ Place the cookware onto the wire rack. Very hot steam may escape when the lid is opened ¡ Meat, poultry and fish can also become crispy in a after cooking. Steam may not be visible, depending on covered roasting dish.
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How it works en Food Accessories/cookware Shelf pos- Type of Temperature Cooking ition heating in °C/grill time in mins setting Turkey, whole, 4–8 kg Wire rack 150-160 12+12 Fish, braised, whole 300 g, e. g. trout Cookware with lid 170-190 25-35 Diced meat (beef, pork, lamb), 500 g Cookware with lid 120-140 Complete meal with chicken...
en How it works Preheat the cooking compartment and cookware for 22.7 Slow cooking approx. 15 minutes. For all prime cuts which are to be cooked rare or "à Sear the meat on all sides on the hob at a very high point".
Installation instructions en Food Accessories/cookware Shelf pos- Type of Temperature in Cook- ition heating °C ing time in mins Shortbread, 3 levels Universal pan 5+3+1 130-140 35-55 Baking tray Small Cakes Baking tray 25-35 Small Cakes Baking tray 20-30 Small Cakes, 2 levels Universal pan 140-150 30-40...
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en Installation instructions ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer ¡ The appliance must be transported by two one is not available, please contact an people using the carry handles on the right electrician to have the domestic installation and left.
Installation instructions en ¡ To ventilate the appliance, there must be a gap of An isolating switch must be integrated into the perman- 20 mm between all intermediate floors and the wall. ent electrical installation according to the installation regulations. Identify the phase and neutral conductors in the socket.
en Installation instructions Do not kink or trap the connection cable, or route it over sharp edges. Centre the appliance. There must be an air gap of at least 5 mm between the appliance and adjacent unit fronts. Use a spirit level to adjust the appliance so that it is perfectly level.
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