en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1.1 Intended use Read the information on intended use to en- INFORMATION FOR USE sure that you use the appliance correctly and safely. Safety .............. 2 Appliance class: Class 1 Preventing material damage ...... 7 The figures in these instructions are intended for information purposes.
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Safety en Escaping gas may cause an explosion. If the Call the after-sales service if you want to con- liquefied gas bottle is not upright, liquefied vert your appliance to a different type of gas. You cannot operate the appliance with a timer propane/butane can enter the appliance.
en Safety The cooking surface becomes very hot. The rear of the appliance becomes very hot. ▶ Never place flammable objects on the ▶ This may cause damage to the power cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity. cables. ▶ Never place objects on the cooking sur- ▶...
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Safety en The appliance and its parts that can be The insulation on cables of electrical appli- touched become hot during use. ances may melt if it touches hot parts of the ▶ Caution should be exercised here in order appliance. to avoid touching heating elements.
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en Safety Components inside the appliance door may 1.4 Glass cover have sharp edges. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ▶ Wear protective gloves. The glass cover may crack due to heat. The appliance and its parts that can be touched may have sharp edges. ▶...
Preventing material damage en Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may 2.1 Oven area damage it. Follow the corresponding instructions when using the Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door. ▶...
en Environmental protection and saving energy The glass lid may crack. If you are cleaning food remnants or residue liquids Ensure that the upper cover is not closed, e.g. by that are penetrating below the hotplates into the the ▶ playing children, while you are using the hotplate. burner seat using lyes or similar chemicals, this may The handles or grips on pots or pans may be dam- lead to damage to the gas components.
Installation and connection en Use pots and pans with flat bases. Cook with only a little water. ¡ Uneven bases increase energy consumption. ¡ The more water that is contained in the cookware, the more energy is required to heat it up. Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food.
en Installation and connection Important information about the electrical Setting the base height of the appliance connection Set the base height in accordance with the functions of Note the following information and ensure that: your appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Adjusting the height of the appliance with fixed There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live com- drawers ponents.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- 5.1 Your appliance our and shape may differ from those pictured. You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Control Explanation Control Explanation Use the function selector Use the temperature se- Function selector Temperature selector to set the types of heating lector to set the temperat- and other functions. ure for the type of heating You can turn the function and select settings for selector clockwise or anti-...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Symbol Type of heating What it's used for and how it works Pizza setting Cook pizza or food that requires a lot of heat from below. The bottom heating element and the ring-shaped heating element in the back wall heat the cooking compartment.
en Accessories With most types of heating and functions, the lighting 5.4 Cooking compartment lights up during operation. If you use the function se- The functions in the cooking compartment make your lector to end the operation, the lighting switches off. appliance easier to use. The oven light setting on the function selector can be used to switch on the light without heating.
You will find a comprehensive range of products for out of the cooking compartment while the appliance is your appliance in our brochures and online: in operation. www.bosch-home.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact 6.2 Other accessories product number (E no.) of your appliance.
en Operating the hotplate ¡ Do not cook without a ¡ Never use multiple lid. burners to heat up ¡ Ensure that the lid cookware. The build- does not move. up of heat that results ¡ When cooking without from this will damage a lid, a large amount the appliance.
Operating the hotplate en 9.1 Fitting burner parts WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Escaping gas may ignite. You can find out how to correctly position the burner If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, turn parts here. ▶ the control knob to the "Off" position and open the Requirement: Ensure that the burner parts are clean door or window in the room.
en Basic operation ¡ Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food retains its vitamins and minerals. – Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food retains its vitamins and minerals. – Select short cooking times so that the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients. Example Food Hotplate...
Time-setting options en Time-setting options 12 Time-setting options Your appliance has different time-setting options which Cancelling the timer ensure that operation can be controlled. The timer duration can be cancelled at any time. Requirement: is highlighted in the display. 12.1 Overview of the time-setting options Use the button to reset the timer duration to zero.
en Childproof lock ¡ Food will spoil if you leave it in the cooking com- is highlighted in the display. Requirement: partment for too long. Use the or button to delay the end time. ▶ a The appliance applies the change after a few Requirements seconds.
Cleaning and servicing en Suitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for the differ- Follow the instructions on cleaning the appliance. ent surfaces on your appliance. → "Cleaning the appliance", Page 22 Appliance Surface Suitable cleaning agents Information Stainless steel ¡...
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en Cleaning and servicing Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Rails ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. Tip: Remove the shelf supports for cleaning. → "Rails", Page 23 Accessories ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. ¡...
Cleaning aid en ¡ Do not remove the cooking zone switch. – Wring out the cloth well. The cloth must not be too wet. Clean the cooking zone switch using hot soapy wa- – Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. ter and a soft cloth.
en Appliance door Then push the entire rail to the front and remove it. and insert it into the socket at the front. The rails fit both on the left and right sides. Shelf po- sitions 1 and 2 are located at the bottom and shelf 16.2 Attaching the rails positions 3, 4 and 5 are located at the top.
Appliance door en When the locking levers are open in order to detach Detach the oven door. the oven door, the hinges are secured. → "Removing the appliance door", Page 25 Position it on a cloth with its handle pointing down- wards. To remove the upper cover of the oven door, press in the tabs on the left and right using your fingers.
en Top cover Insert the pane diagonally towards the back. When attaching the oven door, ensure that both hinges are inserted in the opening direction. Hold the top pane in both brackets and insert it at an angle towards the back. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides.
Troubleshooting en Use a glass cleaner for cleaning. 18.1 Removing the upper cover Note: If the cover hinges become loose, note the let- WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ters marked on them. The hinge with the letter R must be fitted on the right, A scratched upper glass cover may break and frag- and the hinge with the letter L must be fitted on the left.
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up in Childproof lock is activated. the display and no to deactivate childproof lock. ▶ settings can be made → "Childproof lock", Page 20 on the appliance. A message with ap- Electronics fault pears in the display, Press ...
Transportation and disposal en Turn the glass cover anti-clockwise to remove it. WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it. The appliance and its parts that can be touched be- come hot during use. Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid ▶...
en How it works The contact details for Customer Service can be found You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our open the appliance door. website. This product contains light sources from energy effi- ciency class G.
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How it works en When you preheat the appliance, you reduce the build- ¡ Depending on the size and type of the food to be up of condensation. roasted, add up to 1/2 litre water to the universal pan. Greaseproof paper You can make a sauce from the juices that are col- Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for the se- lected.
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en How it works Notes on roasting and grilling Tips for keeping acrylamide levels to a minimum when cooking The setting values are based on the assumption that unstuffed, chilled, ready-to-roast poultry, meat or fish is Acrylamide is harmful to your health and is produced placed into a cold cooking compartment.
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How it works en Topic Topic You want to bake accord- Use similar items in the Use bakeware made of ¡ The baking tin must be ing to your own recipe. baking tables as a guide. silicone, glass, plastic or heat-resistant up to ceramic.
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en How it works Small yeast cakes Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking tion heating in °C time, minutes Muffins Muffin tray on wire 170–190 20–40 rack Muffins, 2 levels Muffin tray on wire 160–170 30–40 rack Small baked items Universal pan 150–170 25–35 Viennese whirls, 2 levels...
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How it works en Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking tion heating in °C time, minutes Coconut macaroons, 3 levels x 2 5+3+1 100-120 40-50 Baking tray Universal pan Viennese whirls Universal pan 180–200 25–35 Preheat the appliance for 5 minutes. For appliances with the rapid heating function, do not use this function for preheating.
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en How it works Recommended settings Bread and bread rolls Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking tion heating in °C time, minutes Bread, 750 g, in a loaf tin or free-form Universal pan 180–200 50–60 Loaf tin Bread, 1000 g, in a loaf tin or free-form Universal pan 200–220 35–50 Loaf tin...
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How it works en Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking tion heating in °C time, minutes Empanadas Universal pan 180–190 35–45 Börek Universal pan 190–210 25–35 Preheat the appliance. ¡ Universal pan: Shelf position 2 Bakes and gratins How well cooked the bake is will depend on the size of You can cut energy use by cooking different items at the ovenware and the thickness of the bake.
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en How it works ¡ Place the whole fish into the cooking compartment ¡ You can tell when the fish is cooked because the in swimming position with the dorsal fin facing up- dorsal fin can be removed easily. wards. ¡ When stewing, add two to three tablespoons of li- ¡...
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How it works en Food Accessories/cook- Shelf posi- Type of Temperature Cooking ware tion heating in °C/grill time in mins setting Fish, grilled, whole, 1 kg, e.g. gilthead Wire rack 180–200 45–50 Fish, grilled, whole, 1.5 kg, e.g. salmon Wire rack 170–190 50–60 Fish fillet/fish cutlet, 2–3 cm thick, Wire rack 20–25...
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en How it works Recommended settings Yoghurt Meal Accessory/cookware Shelf position Type of Temperature Cooking heating/ in °C time, function minutes Yoghurt Cup/jar Cooking compartment 4–5 hours floor 22.4 Special cooking methods and other Preparation for drying applications Only use unblemished, fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs and wash them thoroughly.
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How it works en Prepare the fruit and vegetables, e.g. peel, remove Use the recommended setting values when config- pips/stone and chop. uring the appliance settings. Fill the glass up to approx. 2 cm below the mouth. a After approx. 40 to 50 minutes, small bubbles begin Fill the jars with hot liquid.
en How it works Only start operation when the cooking compartment Proving dough has fully cooled down. Always allow yeast dough to prove in two steps: Once Do not open the appliance door while the dough is in its entirety (dough fermentation) and a second time proving, otherwise moisture will escape.
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How it works en Shelf positions for baking on three levels: If you can use your appliance to cook on multiple ¡ Baking tray: Shelf position 5 levels, position baking tins either next to one another or offset on different shelves so that they are not directly Universal pan: Shelf position 3 one above the other in the cooking compartment.
en Installation instructions Installation instructions 23 Installation instructions The installation instructions contain instructions for ¡ After converting the appliance from one the gas connection and for the gas conversion's as- gas type to another, the new gas type must sembly . be labelled on the rating plate.
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Installation instructions en 23.3 Selecting the gas connection side Connection in accordance with EN ISO 228-1 G½ (TS EN ISO 228-1 G½) On many appliances, you can carry out the gas con- Insert the new seal in the connecting piece. Ensure nection on the right- or left-hand side. If necessary, you that the seal is seated correctly.
en Installation instructions Secure the connecting piece using a 24 mm span- Fit the safety gas hose and use a pipe union or ner. Use a 24 mm spanner to place the threaded fit- cable clamp to tighten it securely. ting of the gas pipe or safety gas hose on the con- necting piece and tighten it firmly.
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Installation instructions en ¡ In the "Technical data – Gas" → Page 50 table, de- If your appliance features a wok burner with side ac- cess, remove the burner nozzle as shown below. termine the correct nozzle diameter. ¡ Always use a new seal. ¡...
en Installation instructions Converting the appliance from natural gas to Note: Remove the four screws (M4) from the wok burner. liquefied gas If the appliance was set to natural gas at the time of If burner connection screws are present on the hob, delivery (factory setting) (NG: G20, G25) and is now remove all of these.
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Installation instructions en Remove the plastic covers from the front profiles on Replacing bypass nozzles the right and left. Ensure that the covers are not Use a flat-head screwdriver (no. 2) to unscrew the damaged or scratched. Unscrew the screws (T20) bypass nozzles.
en Installation instructions to the burner bases. Place the enamelled burner Checking the bypass nozzles lids onto the centre of the appropriate lower parts of Check the leak tightness of each bypass nozzle. the burner and, in doing so, note the sizes. Open the gas connection shut-off.
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