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Important safety information When you open the appliance door, hot (Important safety ■ steam can escape. Steam may not be information visible, depending on its temperature. When opening, do not stand too close to the appliance. Open the appliance door G eneral information I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n carefully.
Important safety information Steam If the door seal is damaged, a large amount ■ of heat will be generated around the door. Warning – Risk of scalding! Do not scrub or remove the seal. Never The water in the water tank may become operate the appliance if the seal is ■...
Causes of damage Steam ]Causes of damage Caution! Baking tins: Ovenware must be heat and steam G eneral information ■ C a u s e s o f d a m a g e resistant. Silicone baking tins are not suitable for combined operation with steam.
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible 7Environmental protection ■ when the appliance is in use. Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Here you can find tips on how to save even more energy when using the appliance, and how to dispose of your appliance properly.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel *Getting to know your In the control panel, you can use the various buttons, appliance touch fields and the rotary selector to set the different appliance functions. The current settings are shown on the display.
Getting to know your appliance Rotary selector red again from the beginning. As the cooking time counts down, one segment disappears every second. You can use the rotary selector to change the adjustment values shown on the display. Temperature display In most selection lists, such as the temperature, you After the operation has started, the current cooking have to turn the rotary selector back the other way if...
Getting to know your appliance Top/bottom heating * 30-300 °C For traditional baking and roasting on one level. Especially suitable for cakes with moist toppings. Heat is emitted evenly from the top and bottom. Hot air eco 30-275 °C For gently cooking selected types of food on one level without preheating. The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back panel around the cooking compartment.
Accessories Cooking compartment functions _Accessories The functions in the cooking compartment make your appliance easier to use. This, for example, enables the Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of cooking compartment to be well lit and a cooling fan to A c c e s s o r i e s accessories.
Accessories Locking function Both availability and whether it is possible to order online differ between countries. Please see your sales The accessories can be pulled out approximately brochures for more details. halfway until they lock in place. The locking function prevents the accessories from tilting when they are Note: Not all optional accessories are suitable for every...
Before using for the first time Setting the time KBefore using for the first Set the time using the rotary selector. time Touch the s field to confirm. The next setting appears. B efore you can use your new appliance, you must Setting the water hardness B e f o r e u s i n g f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e make some settings.
Press the ÿ On/Off button to switch on the appliance. All touch fields light up red. The Bosch logo appears on Example in the picture: Hot air eco . at 195 °C. the display, and then the first heating type in the Turn the rotary selector to set the type of heating.
Time-setting options OTime-setting options Y our appliance has different time-setting options. T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t i o n s Time-setting option Use Cooking time After the set cooking time has elapsed, the appliance ends the operation automatically.
Time-setting options The value is applied after a few seconds, or you can Turn the rotary selector to set a later end time. touch the s field twice. The cooking time is shown in the display under the operating mode and temperature or level.
Steam Setting the timer `Steam The timer runs alongside other settings. You can set it at any time, even if the appliance is switched off. It has W ith some heating modes, you can prepare food with its own audible signal so that you can tell whether it is S t e a m steam assistance.
Steam Setting Touch the s symbol and turn the control ring to change the cooking time. The change is applied immediately. Before applying the settings, fill up the water reservoir. To change the type of heating, interrupt the operation Select a suitable type of heating and temperature. beforehand using the l Start/Stop button.
Steam Warning – Risk of injury and risk of fire! Only fill the water tank with water or with the descaling solution that is recommended by us. Do not pour any flammable liquids (e.g. alcoholic drinks) into the water tank. Due to hot surfaces, vapours from flammable liquids may catch fire in the cooking compartment (explosion).
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Steam The remaining water is pumped back into the water Starting drying tank after every operation with steam. Then empty and To dry the cooking compartment, it is heated up so that dry the water tank. Moisture remains in the cooking the moisture in the cooking compartment evaporates.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock QBasic settings Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so T here are various settings available to you in order to C h i l d p r o o f l o c k B a s i c s e t t i n g s that children cannot switch it on accidentally or change help use your appliance effectively and simply.
Sabbath mode FSabbath mode Operation after switching Types of heating* AutoCook Night-time darkening Switched off* W ith the Sabbath mode, a cooking time of up to 74 S a b b a t h m o d e Switched on hours can be set.
Cleaning agent DCleaning agent Door panels Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain Do not use a glass scraper or a stainless steel C l e a n i n g a g e n t its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long scouring pad.
Cleaning function .Cleaning function Water tank Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and rinse thoroughly to remove residual detergent. Y our appliance has the "Pyrolytic self cleaning" and Then dry with a soft cloth. Leave the water tank to C l e a n i n g f u n c t i o n "Descaling"...
Cleaning function Mix 400 ml water with 200 ml liquid descaler to Notes make a descaling solution. For safety reasons, the appliance door locks ■ Remove the water reservoir, fill it with descaling automatically once a certain temperature is reached. solution and push it back in again fully.
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Cleaning function Setting a later end time Warning Risk of fire! You can set a later end time. Before starting the Loose food residues, grease and meat juices may appliance, touch the s field and set a later end time ■...
Rails qAppliance door pRails W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
Appliance door Fitting the appliance door Open the appliance door again slightly. Put the cover back in place and press on it until it clicks Reattach the appliance door in the opposite sequence audibly into place (figure to removal. When attaching the appliance door, ensure that both hinges are inserted straight into the opening (figure Place both hinges at the bottom on the outer panel and use this as a guide.
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Appliance door Push both retainers on the intermediate panel Press the front panel at the bottom until it clicks upwards, but do not remove it (figure ). Hold the audibly into place (figure panel with one hand. Remove the panel. Open the appliance door again slightly and remove the tea towel.
Trouble shooting Rectifying faults yourself 3Trouble shooting You can often easily rectify technical faults on the appliance yourself. I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g If a dish does not turn out exactly as you wanted, you Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the can find many tips and instructions for preparation at...
Trouble shooting The "Fill water tank" message The panel is open Close the panel appears even though the water tank The water tank is not clicked Click the water tank into place is full into place ~ "Steam" on page 18 Faulty sensor Call the after-sales service The water tank has fallen off.
Customer service Replacing the bulb in the top of the cooking 4Customer service compartment If the cooking compartment light bulb fails, it must be O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e replaced.
Dishes PDishes Dishes Fatless sponge cake Plaited loaf, savarin W ith the “AutoCook” operating mode, you can cook a D i s h e s wide range of dishes. The appliance selects most Wheat bread on a baking tray settings for you automatically. Flatbread To achieve good results, the cooking compartment Chicken, unstuffed...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Setting a later end time JTested for you in our You can set a later end time for some dishes. Before cooking studio starting the appliance, touch the s field and set a later end time using the rotary selector.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Shelf positions baking tins/dishes and using top/bottom heating, slide in the tin/dish at level 1. Use the indicated shelf positions. The baking tins must be resistant to heat and steam for Baking on one level use in steam-assisted baking.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking sition heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Rich fruit cake high Ø23 cm tin 130-150 150-180 < Fruit crumble flat glass dish 150-170* 35-45 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Cooking sition heating ture in °C tensity time in mins. Jacket potatoes, 2 levels universal pan + baking tray 150-170* 75-90 < (White) Bread, 2 levels 4x loaf tins 170-190* 30-40...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Roasting on the wire rack If necessary, braise the meat first by searing it. Add water, wine, vinegar or a similar liquid to the braising On the wire rack, poultry and meat will become very liquid.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Type of heating used: The levels of steam intensity are indicated as numbers < 4D hot air in the table: ■ 1 = Low ■ 2 = Medium ■ 3 = High ■ Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po-...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Steam in- Time in min. sition heating ture in °C tensity Turkey, whole, 4-8 kg***** wire rack 150-160 12+12 < Turkey, whole, 7 kg wire rack 140-150 120-150 <...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Grilling Only use cookware which is suitable for use in an oven. Check whether the cookware fits in the cooking Here, you can find information on grilling poultry, meat compartment. and fish, as well as toast. You can find the ideal settings Glass cookware is most suitable.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Grilling flat pieces and temperature of the food. Settings ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the lower values at Flat pieces of poultry, meat and fish, such as steaks, first. You can use a higher setting next time if drumsticks and burgers, can be prepared well using the necessary.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf po- Type of Temperature in C / Steam in- Time in min. sition heating Grill setting tensity Lamb Steaks, height 2-3 cm wire rack 1st side 8-10 2nd side 4-6 Chops, height 2-3 cm wire rack 1st side 6-8...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories Shelf po- Type of Temperature in C / Steam in- Time in min. sition heating Grill setting tensity Turkey, thighs wire rack 180-190 25+30 Turkey, whole, 4-8 kg wire rack 140-160 12+12 Turkey, whole, 7 kg wire rack...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio The setting values apply to dishes placed into a cold Types of heating used: cooking compartment. By doing so, you can make < 4D hot air ■ energy savings of up to 20 per cent. If you preheat the % Top/bottom heating ■...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Yogurt Stir in 150 g (chilled) yoghurt. Pour into cups or small jars and cover with cling film. You can make your own yogurt using your appliance. Place the cups or jars onto the cooking compartment floor and use the settings indicated in Making yoghurt the table.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf po- Type of Tempera- Cooking sition heating ture in °C time in mins. Rich Fruit Cake high Ø23 cm tin 140-160 120-180 Fruit crumble flat glass dish 160-180 40-70 Sponge Cake (fatless), 3 eggs springform cake tin Ø26 cm 160-170 25-40...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Cookware Sear the meat on the hotplate at a very high heat and for a sufficiently long time on all sides, even on the Use shallow cookware, e.g. a glass/porcelain serving ends. Place into the preheated cookware right away. dish.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Drying Use the following shelf positions for drying: 1 wire rack: Level 3 ■ With 4D hot air, you can dry foods with outstanding 2 wire racks: Level 3+1 ■ results. With this type of preserving, flavourings are Turn very juicy fruit and vegetables several times.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio After preserving, remove the jars from the cooking influenced by room temperature, the number of jars, compartment and place them onto a clean cloth. Do not quantity, heat and quality of the jar contents. The place these hot jars onto a cold or damp surface, as specifications are based on 1-litre round jars.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Type of Step Tempera- Cooking tion heating ture in °C time in mins. Yeast dough, savoury E.g. pizza Bowl Dough fer- 35-40 20-30 mentation Universal pan Final fermen- 35-40 10-15 tation Bread dough...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Reheating Recommended setting values In the table, you can find the ideal settings for various Using heating type "Reheating", food is reheated gently dishes. The times specified are only average values. using steam. It tastes and looks as though it has been They are dependent on the cookware used, the quality, freshly prepared.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Test dishes Cakes in tinplate springform cake tins: bake on one level with top/bottom heating. Place the springform These tables have been produced for test institutes to cake tin onto the universal pan instead of onto the wire facilitate appliance testing.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Grilling Type of heating used: ( Grill, large area ■ Also slide in the universal pan. The liquid will be caught and the cooking compartment stays cleaner. Dish Accessories Shelf posi- Type of Grill Cooking tion...
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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom *9001408449* 9001408449 990225...