Switching on the oven................8 Switching off the oven................8 Additional information on products, accessories, replacement Rapid heating ..................9 parts and services can be found at www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop www.bosch-eshop.com Setting the time-setting options..........9 Timer .....................9 Cooking time ..................9 End time ....................
: Safety precautions Read these instructions for use carefully. Risk of electric shock! Please keep the instructions for use and Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried installation instructions in a safe place. If the out by one of our trained aftersales engineers. If the appliance is defective, pull out the mains plug or switch off the appliance appliance changes owners, the instructions at the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Your new oven Here you will learn about your new oven. The control panel and the individual operating controls are explained. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories. Control panel Here is an overview of the control panel. The display never shows all of the symbols at the same time.
Shelf positions ò Top oven You can pull out the accessories two thirds of the way without Setting them tipping. This allows meals to be removed easily. Off position The top oven is switched off. Û The accessories may become deformed when they become hot.
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Special accessories Grill tray Use for grilling in place of the wire You can purchase special accessories from the after-sales rack or as a splatter guard, so that service or specialist retailers. You will find a comprehensive the oven does not become very range of products for your oven in our brochures and on the dirty.
After-sales service products You can obtain suitable care and cleaning agents and other service, specialist retailers or (in some countries) online via the accessories for your domestic appliances from the after-sales eShop. Please specify the relevant product number. Cleaning cloths for stainless-steel surfaces Product no. 311134 Reduces the build-up of dirt.
Rapid heating Set the heating type and temperature for the main oven. Press the button. You can switch on rapid heating for the ó main oven. The main oven will then reach the set temperature particularly symbol lights up in the display. The main oven quickly.
Changing the cooking time The cooking time has elapsed Use the button to change the cooking time. After a few A signal sounds. The main oven stops heating. 00:00 is shown seconds, the change is adopted. If the timer has been set, in the display.
Childproof lock Switching on the childproof lock ó main oven has a childproof lock to prevent children from switching it on by accident or changing a setting. No cooking time or end time may be set. The main oven does not respond to any settings. You can still Press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds.
After cleaning ò Top oven Set the function selector for the top oven to Top/bottom When the cooking compartment has cooled down completely, heating. wipe the salt residues off the self-cleaning surfaces with a damp cloth. Set the temperature selector to After approximately one hour, turn the function selector to the off position.
Detaching and refitting the rails Detaching the door The rails can be removed for cleaning. The oven must have Open the oven door fully. cooled down. Fold up the two locking levers on the left and right (figure A). Close the oven door as far as the limit stop. With both hands, Detaching the rails grip the door on the left and right-hand sides.
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ó ò Remove the door panels from the main oven and from Clean the intermediate panel on the top oven ò top oven Press the retainer on the intermediate panel on one side and Note: Before removing, make a note of which way round the unlatch it, using a spatula for instance (Fig.
Troubleshooting Replacing the oven light bulb Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Refer to the table before calling the after-sales service as you may be able to Replace faulty oven light bulbs. remedy the fault yourself. Spare bulbs can be obtained from the after-sales service or Malfunction table specialist retailers.
Energy and environment tips Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and For longer cooking times, you can switch the oven off ■ roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly. 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and use the residual heat to finish cooking.
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ó Main oven Cakes in tins Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Sponge cake, simple Ring tin/round tin 160-180 50-60 3 loaf tins 140-160 60-80 Sponge cake, delicate Ring tin/round tin 150-170 65-75 Flan base, sponge Flan tin 160-180 20-30...
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Small baked items Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Biscuits Baking tray 140-160 15-25 Universal pan + baking tray 130-150 25-35 2 baking trays + universal pan 5+3+1 130-150 30-40 Viennese whirls (preheat) Baking tray 140-150 30-40 Baking tray...
Baking tips You wish to bake according to your own Use similar items in the baking tables as a guide. recipe. How to establish whether sponge cake Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time specified in the recipe, stick is baked through.
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After cooking, wrap sirloin in aluminium foil and leave it to rest Turn roasts, such as rolled turkey joint or turkey breast, halfway for 10 minutes in the oven. through the cooking time. Turn poultry portions after of the time. For roast pork with a rind, score the rind in a crossways pattern, then lay the roast in the dish with the rind at the bottom.
ò Top oven Observe the notes in the table about preheating. Food Dish Shelf posi- Type of Grill setting Time tion heating in minutes Beef Steaks Wire rack + 1st side 10-13, 2-3 cm thick universal pan 2nd side 6-8 Burgers Wire rack + 1st side 10-12,...
Bakes, gratins, toast Always place the ovenware on the wire rack. If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, the universal pan should also be inserted at level 1. The oven is kept cleaner. The cooking information for a bake depends on the size of the dish and the height of the bake.
Meal Accessories Level Type of Temperature Cooking time heating in °C in minutes Baked items, frozen Bread rolls, baguette Universal pan 170-190 10-20 Pretzels (dough) Universal pan 210-230 15-25 Baked items, prebaked Part-cooked rolls, part-cooked baguette Universal pan 190-210 10-20 Universal pan and wire 160-180 20-25...
Drying Line the universal pan and the wire rack with greaseproof or parchment paper. With 3D hot air, you can dry foods brilliantly. Turn very juicy fruit or vegetables several times. Use unblemished fruit and vegetables only and wash them Remove fruit and vegetables from the paper as soon as they thoroughly.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products toast, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, prepared at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips, gingerbread, cookies). Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food Keep cooking times to a minimum.
Grilling If you are grilling food directly on the wire rack, the universal pan should also be inserted at level 1. The liquid is then collected, keeping the oven cleaner. ó Main oven Meal Accessories Level Type of Grill setting Cooking time heating in minutes...
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