en Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Childproof lock ........... 1 2 INFORMATION FOR USE Basic settings ............. 1 2 Safety ................ 2 Cleaning aid ............ 1 4 Preventing material damage...
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Safety en Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may If the power cord or the appliance power catch fire. cable of this appliance is damaged, it must Before using the appliance, remove the be replaced with a special power cord or worst of the food residues and remnants special appliance power cable, which is from the cooking compartment, heating ele-...
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en Safety and pillows filled with grain or cereal may Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may catch fire, even several hours later. become hot. Never dry food or clothing with the appli- Always use oven gloves to remove cook- ance.
Preventing material damage en Never operate the appliance if the cooking WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to compartment door or the door seal is dam- health! aged. Microwave energy may escape. Inadequate cleaning may destroy the surface Never use the appliance if the cooking com- of the appliance, reduce its service life, and partment door, the door seal or the plastic lead to dangerous situations, such as escap-...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Switch off the display in the basic settings. Note: In standby mode, the display automatically re- The appliance saves energy in standby mode. duces the brightness to setting 1. 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Touch field Function...
Before using for the first time en 4.5 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 ap- plications below. Name Power/settings Microwave 90/180/360/600/"boost" For defrosting, cooking and heating foods and liquids. "Microwave", Page 8 Meals There are preprogrammed settings for many dishes.
en Basic operation 6 Basic operation Basic operation 6.1 Switching on the appliance 6.4 Pausing the operation Press . Open the appliance door or press The appliance is ready to use. Operation is paused. To continue operation, close the appliance door and press 6.2 Switching off the appliance Operation continues.
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Microwave en Use the setting ring to set the cooking time. Cookware Reason If required, use to reset the setting value. Tip: You can only use this To confirm the set cooking time, press on the dis- kind of cookware if the play.
en Meals 8 Meals Meals The "Meals" operating mode helps you to use your ap- Rice pliance to prepare different meals by selecting the op- Do not use brown rice or boil-in-the-bag rice. timum settings automatically. Add two to two-and-a-half times the amount of water to the rice.
Time-setting options en Dish Suitable food Weight range Cookware/accessories in kg Defrost meat 1 Joints, flat pieces of meat, chicken, minced 0.20-2 Shallow cookware without lid meat 1 Defrost fish Whole fish, fish fillet, fish steak 0.10-1 Shallow cookware without lid Fresh vegetables 2 e.g.
en Childproof lock Press Press The display shows the start time. The appliance is in To set the timer, press the relevant time value on the standby mode. display, e.g. minute display "m" or second display "s". Once the start time has been reached, the appliance The selected value is marked in blue.
Basic settings en 11.3 Changing the time Basic settings Selection Language See selection on the appli- Requirement: The appliance is switched on. ance Press "Basic settings". Press the "Time" basic setting. Time "Time" in 24-hour format The display shows the set value. Display Selection Use the setting ring to set the hours.
en Cleaning aid 12 Cleaning aid Cleaning aid The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally 12.1 Setting the cleaning aid cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid Requirement: The appliance is switched on. softens dirt by evaporating the soapy water. It is then Press "Cleaning".
Troubleshooting en Read the information on cleaning products. Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of the Clean the door seal with hot soapy water and a soft appliance are caused by the use of different materi- dish cloth. als, such as glass, plastic and metal. Dry with a soft cloth.
en Disposal Fault Cause and troubleshooting Food does not heat up. Demo mode is activated in the basic settings. Disconnect the appliance from power supply by briefly switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Go to the basic settings and deactivate Demo mode within the next 5 minutes. Page 12 ...
You can find the information required as per Regulation Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- (EU) 2023/826 online at www.bosch-home.com on the tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. 17 How it works...
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en How it works Food Weight Microwave output Cooking time Whole pieces of meat, on 800 g 1. 180 W 1. 10 min the bone or boned 1 2. 90 W 2. 15-20 mins Whole pieces of meat, on 1000 g 1. 180 W 1. 15 min 1 the bone or boned 2.
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How it works en Heating up or cooking frozen food with the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food. Note Cooking tips Use microwave-safe cookware with a lid. You can also use a plate or a microwave cover to cover the dish. Take ready meals out of the packaging.
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en How it works WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches the boiling tem- perature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Exercise caution even when only gently shaking the container.
How it works en Cooking with the microwave Note Cooking tips Place the cookware on the bottom of the cooking compartment. Distribute the food flat in the cookware. Food which lies flat cooks more quickly than food which is piled high. Use microwave-safe cookware with a lid.
en Installation instructions Note Cooking tips Place the cookware on the bottom of the cooking compartment. Use shallow, heat-resistant glass ovenware. Do not use porcelain or deep plates. Place the popcorn bag onto the cookware with the labelled side facing downwards. Adjust the cooking time to the quantity.
Installation instructions en 18.2 Safe installation The installation cabinet must not have a back panel be- hind the appliance. The minimum installation height is Follow these safety instructions when installing 850 mm. the appliance. Ventilation slots and intakes must not be covered. The appliance must be securely fitted once it is installed ¡...
en Installation instructions Do not fit the appliance too high up; it must be possible 18.7 Installing the appliance for accessories to be removed easily. Push the appliance in fully. Remove the feet. Do not kink or trap the connection cable, or route it over sharp edges.
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Installation instructions en Screw the appliance to the unit on the opposite side 18.8 For handleless kitchens with vertical to the hinges. bar handle strips: Attach a suitable filling piece on both sides in order to cover any sharp edges and to guarantee safe in- stallation.
en Installation instructions 18.9 Removing the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Undo the fastening screws. Lift the appliance slightly and pull it out completely.
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