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Bosch HES236U Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 2 Adherence to these instructions and procedures will assure that you realize the full potential of your new Bosch range as well as maintain it for years of dependable use, Thank you and good cooking,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Impo_ant $afeW Instructions ................Getting Familiar with Your Range ................Setting UpYour Range Setting and Changing the Clock ................Setting the Functions .................... Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu ..........Volume ......................Change Temperature Scale ................LockKeys ..................... Time Format ....................Language Option ...................
  • Page 4 Please read aH instructions before using this appliance° RANGE SAFETY APPLIANCE SAFETY Tielonghairso thatit does not hang loose. • Thisappliance must be properly installed and grounded by The heating elements may be hot even though they are not a qualified technician, Connect onlyto properly grounded outlet, R eferto Installation Instructions fordetails.
  • Page 5 Please read aH instructions before using this applianceo SAFETY SELF-CLEANING COOKTOP SAFETY (cont'd} Never leavethe cooktop unattended, Boiloverscan cause smoke Confirm that the door locks and will not open once the door lock indicator icon appears, If the door does not lock, and possibly damage thecooktop, touch OFF and do not run Self-Clean.

  • Page 6: Getting Familiar With Your Range

    Parts Included with Your Electric Range: Use & Care Manual 2, Installation Instructions 3, AHAM Anti-Tip B rochure 4, Oven Vent AntFTip Bracket Screws for AntFTip Bracket Ceran Cooktop Scraper Cooktop Cleaning Solution (not visible) Registration Card 10, Incandescent Light (not visible) 11.
  • Page 7 The Oven Control Panel Time Clock Cooking Mode Light HR:MIN:SEC Temperature TIMER Start Oven Tern peratu re Preheat Temperature Contro_ Knob Start Dispmay Window Features Other Indicators and Features CLOCK= Shows the time of day with a !2=hour or 24=hour o Signals that more information must be entered or BEEP...

  • Page 8: Setting Upyour Range Setting And Changing The Clock

    Setting the Clock (after power to the range has been off) Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to 12:00 am, The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes, The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer or a timed cooking operation is running.

  • Page 9: Setting The Functions

    is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range: SELECT FUNCTIONS VOLUME (decrease or increase loudness of control beeps) (switch temperature TEMPERATURE FORMAT scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius) TIHE FORMAT (!2 hr or 24 hr) LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout ) LANGUAGE OPTION (for display;...

  • Page 10: Change Temperature Scale

    BEEP VOLUME LOCK KEYS Thevolume of the control beep can be changed from LOW The keypad can be locked for safety"purposes. (softest) to HIGH (loudest). This feature can be used to prevent changes to the oven function. The control default for beep volume is Medium. Changing the beep vomume Locking or UnlocMng the Oven Control Panem 1.

  • Page 11: Clock Display

    RESET DEFAULTS _._#:CLOCK DISPLAY(ON or OFF) • This feature i s usedtochangeaHthe"Select F unctions" Clock time display can be turned off. The default display is on, settings b ack to theoriginal factory" settings ( or defaults), Turning the Clock Display ON or OFF !, Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

  • Page 12: Cooktop Features

    Using the ¢ooktop Radiant Elements Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop Bosch UltraSpeed radiant elements use a wire ribbon located surface. under the ceramic glass surface to provide the heat for cooking. While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

  • Page 13: Operating Themechanical Cooktop

    YourMechanical Cooktop has3single elements ( small, m edium andlarge) andone(1)double element, The4 control k nobs located at the frontof the range allowyouto adjustthe heatsettings of the cooktop elements. _PE&SIZE Dual 5"/9" 750/2200 Single 7" 1500 1900 Single 8" 1200 Single 6" Hot Surface Indicator Light Control Knobs...

  • Page 14: The Oven Oven Features

    Oven Racks Your oven has three fiat racks. They are designed with a stop Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, so they will stop before coming completely out and not tilt. cookies, pastry and breads. When using the probe preheating is not recommended.

  • Page 15: Oven Modes -Bake And Convection Bake

    BAKE and WARH Convection Baking is similar to Baking. In this case, heat Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and also comes from the top and bottom elements. The main lower element cycle to maintain the oven temperature: difference in convection baking is that the heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan:...

  • Page 16: Oven Modes =Broil

    BROIL For Best Results: Preheat oven 3-4 minutes Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the upper element: Steaks and Chops should be at least 3/4"thick Brush fish and poultry" with butter or oil to prevent sticking Use the broil pan and grid included with your range Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.

  • Page 17: Oven Modes =Convection Roast

    Convection Roast Chart CONVECTION ROAST Convection Roast uses heat from the top and bottom iiiiiii ! to! i iiili !i ......elements as well as heat circulated by the convection fan: i Beef Rib Roast 25-32 145(med/ra_) 28-32 160(medium) Rib Eye Roast, 4 - 6 24-32 145 (med/rare)
  • Page 18 Se ing the Cooking Mode i, Touch COOKING MODE, 2. BAKE vviI{ flash inthe display. Ifno further s etting i s made within 5 seconds, contro{ w ill beep and flash. Ifthis occurs, pressSTART. To change the cooking mode, turn knob.

  • Page 19: Using The Timer (S)

    Setting the Timer/s Clearing the Timer/s i, Touch TIME once_ 1, Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will be displayed. Turn knob to selectthe appropriate timer Touch TIME. Turn knob once inclockwise direction and CLEAR TIMER will flash in display. Push TIME, Turn counterclockwise and TIMER 2 will be displayed.

  • Page 20: Using Timed Cook

    TheTIMED COOK feature sets the oven to a cooking mode for a set period of time and then turns it off, The TIMED COOK feature is available for each of the following oven modes: Bake, Convection Bake and Convection Roast. Be sure that the time-of-day dock displays the correct...

  • Page 21: The Cooktop

    Before Use Care Do Not Use the Following Cleaners ® Glass cleaners which contain ammonia Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For example, or chlorine apply a small amount of Cooktop Cleaning Creme (packaged bleach. These +ngredients may permanently etch or sta+n with range) on a daily basis.
  • Page 22 Cooktop Care Chart TYPE OF $01L POSSIBLE SOLUTTON Dry sugarrsugar syrup_ milkor tomato spills, Melted Failure remove these soils immediately plastic film or foil. All these items REQU%RE permanently damage the surface, IHREDIATE REMOVAL. Remove only these types of Remove pan and turn off the element. spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30 °...

  • Page 23: Oven

    Remove all utensils and bakeware. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven Bosch ovens feature a self-cleaning function that eliminates during the seIFdean cycle, they will permanently lose the the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven, During shiny finish and change to a dull dark finish.
  • Page 24 Setting the Self-Clean Hode Touch COOKING MODE, 2. Rotateknob until SELF CLEAN mode appears.Press START, The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning time, turn knob to change number of hours. Otherwise, continue to step 4. Touch START. SELF CLEAN flashes. Press START. REMOVE RACKS appears in the display as a reminder to remove oven racks.
  • Page 25 Afterself=cleaning, the entireovencanbesafelycleaned with a soapy sponge, r insed anddried. If stubborn soilremains, followthe recommended cleaning methods b elow. Always usethe mildest c leaner t hatwill remove the soil. Rubmetalfinishes in the direction of the grain. clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels. Rinse thoroughly"...

  • Page 26: Guides, Self Helpand Maintenance Cookware Selection Guide

    Cookware Characteristics Cookware Tips The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and • Useofpotsand panswith rounded (eitherconcaveorconvex) uniformity, For best results select pans with the following warped or dented bottoms should be avoided. See drawings features: below. Hake sure the bottom of the pot or pan being used is dean Flat Bases =When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should and dry.

  • Page 27: Removing The Oven Door

    Removing Door WARNING Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door.

  • Page 28: Cooktop

    To avoid unecessary service charges, check these suggestions before calling for service, QUESTION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Element cycles on the highest setting • This is normal. The temperature limiter operates automatically to protect the glass ceramic surface from extreme high temperature damage.

  • Page 29: Oven

    STEPS OVEN PROBLEM PROBLEM SOLVING The oven mode or temperature selected or the numbers The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn knob slower until selected do not appear in the display correct wording or temperature appears. Review manual instructions when setting clock, timer, or SeIFClean. Oven door is locked and will not release, even after cooling Turn the oven off atthe circuit breaker and wait 5 minutes.

  • Page 30: Customer Sen,Ice And Warranty

    Thewarranties p rovided byBSH Home Appliances Corp. i nthisStatement of Limited Warranty a pply onlytotheBSH Electric Freestanding Range ("Range") s oldtoyou,the firstusingpurchaser, provided thatthe Range waspurchased ( 1) foryour useandnot for resale and(2) in the United States or Canada andis located inthe countryof purchase. Asusedin this Statement of Limited Warranty, theterm"Dateof Installation"...
  • Page 31 BSH reserves t herighttochange specifications or design withoutnotice.Some models arecertified foruseinCanada. B SH is not responsible f or products whicharetransported fromthe United Statesfor usein Canada.Check withyourlocal Canadian d istributor o r dealer.BSH Home Appliances, Corporation, 5551McFadden Avenue, Huntington B each, C A 9264% Forthe mostup to datecriticalinstallation dimensions b y fax, useyourfax handset a ndcall702/833-3600.

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