Use and Care Manual Bosch Gas Ranges with European Convection
Table of Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How This Manual Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual How This Manual Is Organized This manual contains several sections: • • • • • The Getting Started section describes the features and functionality of the range, including a description of how to set up the range and operate the control panel. The Operation sections describe how to operate each range component. The Getting the Most out of Your Appliance section includes information about the modes, cooking charts and tips for improving performance.
Safety • • • • • a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe'). c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. d) d) Use proper pan size.
Safety • • • • Burn Prevention • • • • • • • • Child Safety • • • • Cleaning Safety • If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the appliance. If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint smell. Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself" procedure.
Safety • • • • • Cookware Safety • • • • • • Proper Installation and Maintenance • • • a) The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during selfcleaning can generate small amounts of Carbon Monoxide. b) The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles. California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a potential cause of reproductive toxicity.
Safety • • • • • • • • Food Safety • This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Getting Started Parts and Accessories Table 1: Parts and Accessories Key # 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 11 9 or 10 (model dependent) Sealed Gas Burners Part 1 Oven Control Panel and Knob 2 Burner Caps (4) 3 Burner Grates (2) 4 Cooktop Control Knob 5 Probe Receptacle (some models) 6 Rack Positions/ Rack Guides 7 Oven Racks, Flat (2 or 3; varies by model) 8 Oven Door Gasket 9 Storage Drawer (some models) 10 Warming Drawer (some models) 11 Model # and Serial # Plate 12 Oven Vent 13 An
Getting Started may not light or the flame may not burn completely or correctly. The appliance is equipped with two types of burners: standard and diffusion. See the sections below for further information on each. Diffusion Burner Caps Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped with between 1 and 4 diffusion burner caps. They provide a more even heat, especially when cooking at lower temperatures.
Getting Started Flat Oven Racks The racks are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and not tilt. CAUTION To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm.If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot burners. Inserting Racks Into Oven 1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides. 2. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guide. 3.
Getting Started Removing and Replacing Note: The full extension rack must be in the closed position when removing and replacing. Grasp the entire rack (both sections). 1. Grasp the bottom section and pull straight out. 2. Once the stop is reached, grasp the top section and pull straight out until the second stop is reached. If the top rack will not extend fully, it is not installed correctly. Reinstall it so that the pan stop is in the back of the oven.
Getting Started Cleaning Clean rack with hot sudsy water. Dry thoroughly. For stubborn dirt, use a soap filled steel wool pad. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. Half Oven Rack (Some Models) The half oven rack can be used as a simple flat rack or as a half-sized rack. With the right half of the rack removed, you can place a tall item (such as a turkey) on one side of the rack below and a shorter item (such as a casserole) on the other side.
Getting Started Self Cleaning The oven features a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven. Indicators and Other Features Beep - Signals that more information must be entered or confirms the receipt of an entry. A Beep also signals the end of a program or an oven error. End-of-Cycle Indicator - To indicate when a mode is finished, 3 consecutive beeps will sound. Default Settings - The cooking modes automatically select the default temperature.
Getting Started Table 2: Oven Control Panel Clock– Shows the time of day with a 12 or 24 hour option. Also displays the timer and times associated with delayed cooking and cleaning modes. Turn the control knob to toggle between timer and clock display. Press Time and turn the control knob to change the time of day or the timer. Cooking Mode - Press pad to display cooking mode. Cooking Mode Icon – Shows the cooking burners that are active for the mode that is selected.
Getting Started 4. Press Time and the clock is now set. Note: If operation is not completed, the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set clock time. Press OFF. Changing the Clock 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press Time. TIMER 1 flashes in display. Turn knob to select CLOCK. Press Time and hour digits flash. Turn knob to change hours. Press Time again and minute digits flash. Turn knob to change minutes. Press Time again and the clock is set.
Getting Started Access Demo Mode The demo mode is for appliance store use only. Change the Display Language Language choices are English, Spanish, and French. English is the default language. Note: The SELECT FUNCTIONS menu is displayed in English only, regardless of which language is selected. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lock / Unlock the Oven Control Panel Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu. Turn knob clockwise until desired language is displayed. Press Start. Turn knob clockwise to select a different language.
Getting Started Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Oven Only 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Verify that the oven is turned off. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu. Turn knob clockwise until SABBATH OPTION appears. Press START. BAKE will show in display and temperature will flash. Turn knob to set oven temperature. Turn oven light on if desired (press LIGHT). Note: The light cannot be changed after this point. It will stay on or off, as selected, during the entire Sabbath mode. 7. Press START. Oven starts after 5 seconds.
4. Turn knob to select ON or OFF. 5. Press Start to accept new selection. Before Using the Appliance for the First Time • • • • • Remove all packing materials and labels from range. Remove packing materials from inside the oven and inside the drawer. While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry. For models with a glass ceramic cooktop, apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Buff with a clean cloth. See Care and Cleaning Section.
is clean and dry. If the burner still fails to ignite, see “Cooktop Troubleshooting Chart” on page 38 Caution: All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use. Lighting the Burner during a Power Failure Cooktop burners can be lit manually during a power failure. Hold a match at the port and turn the knob to the HI position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the burner before adjusting the flame to the desired setting.
Operation - Oven 9. The display alternates between the cooking mode and preheat. The preheated temperature is displayed, starting at 100ºF. The actual temperature increases until set temperature is reached, at which point the oven will beep. 10. To change temperature during cooking, press Temperature. Turn the knob to select new temperature and press START. 11. Once cooking has been completed, press OFF to turn off oven.
Operation - Oven 2. Turn knob to select CLEAR TIMER 1(2). Press TIME. 3. If Time pad is not pressed, range will beep and display will continue flashing. 4. Press TIME to return to the main screen. 0: 00 CLEAR TIMER 1 Cancelling If operation is not completed, the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set time. Press OFF to exit the Timer mode. Selecting OFF when not in a setting mode will turn off the oven.
Operation - Oven Setting the Sabbath Feature See “Set the Sabbath Feature” on page 14. Using the Probe (some models) This section explains how to operate the probe. See “The Probe (some models)” on page 25 for guidelines, tips and suggestions. The probe can be used to determine the internal doneness or the “END” temperature of many foods,especially meats and poultry. The temperature range for the probe is 135°F to 200°F (57°C to 93°C). Oven temperature can be set for 100°F up to 450°F (38°C up to 232°C).
Operation - Warming Drawer (some models) This section explains how to operate the warming drawer. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer” on page 30 for guidelines to improve warming drawer results. About the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Warming drawer settings are Low, Medium, and High. Warming Drawer Specifications Parts Key: 1 2 3 1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior 2. Gasket 3.
Caution: Plastic containers, plastic wrap or aluminum foil can melt if in direct contact with the drawer or a hot cooking container. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable. Preheating For best results, preheat the warming drawer when warming food. Preheat Times: • • • Low: 10 minutes Medium: 15 minutes High: 20 minutes When Only Using the Warming Drawer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press COOKING MODE. Turn knob to select WARMING DRAWER. Press START. Turn knob to select heat setting. Press START.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop Cooktop Cooking Guide Boiling Water Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the following tips to decrease boil time: • • • • • • Recommended Settings Use a lid. Use a pan that is appropriately sized for the amount of water and the size of the burner. Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 23 for details). Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to place 1” (25.4 mm) of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of the bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good, flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area. Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Pan placement on one rack Pan placement on two racks Figure 15: Pan Placement Baking Pans Here are some tips for cooking with baking pans: • • • • • Preheating the Oven Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F when baking in glass. Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning. Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Oven Cooking Modes Bake, Proof and Warm Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. The lower burner cycles to maintain the oven temperature. Bake mode can be used to prepare foods like pastries and casseroles as well as to roast meats. Note: Depending on the model, you may hear the convection fan while the oven is preheating for the bake mode. This is normal. In the Proofing mode, the oven uses the lower burner to maintain a low temperature to proof bread.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance • • Automatic Convection Conversion Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as cookie sheets without sides. Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack In the convection bake mode, the temperature is automatically reduced 25° F from the package or recipe temperature. Simply enter the package or recipe temperature when setting the mode and the range calculates the correct temperature.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance • • • Turn meats once halfway through the recommended cooking time (see Broil Chart for examples). When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®. Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex®); they can’t tolerate the high temperature. Table 5: Broiling Chart Food Beef Rack Position Item / Thickness Broil Setting Internal Temp. (oF) Time Side 1 (min.)a Time Side 2 (min.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 6: Convection Roast Chart Meats Beef Weight (lbs.) Item Oven Temp.* (oF) Rib roast 4-6 325 Rib eye roast (boneless) 4-6 325 Rump, eye, tip, sirloin (boneless) 3-6 325 Tenderloin roast 2-3 Pork Loin roast (boneless or bone in) Shoulder Poultry Chicken - whole Turkey - unstuffedb Turkey - unstuffedb Turkey - unstuffedb Turkey breast Cornish hen Internal Temp. (oF) Roasting Timea (min. per lb.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 7: Dehydrate Chart Food Fruit Item Apples 11-15 Slightly pliable 10-15 Soft, pliable Cherries Orange peels/ slices 10-15 Peels: 2-4 Slices: 12-16 Pineapple rings Towel dried. Strawberries Wash and towel dry. Sliced 1/2” thick, skin (outside) down on rack Canned: 9-13 Fresh: 8-12 12-17 Pliable, leathery, chewable Orange peel: dry and brittle. Orange slices: skins are dry, brittle, fruit is slightly moist Soft and pliable Peppers Wash and towel dry.
Table 8: Warming Drawer Chart Food Temperature Covered / Uncovered Bread, soft rolls, coffee cakes Med Covered Biscuits Med Covered Casseroles Med Covered Eggs Med Covered Fish, seafood Med Covered Fried foods Hi Uncovered Gravy, cream sauces Med Covered Ham Med Covered Pancakes Hi Covered Pies, one crust Med Covered Pies, two crusts Med Uncovered Pizza Hi Covered Pork Med Covered Potatoes, baked Hi Covered Potatoes, mashed Med Covered Poultry, roasted Med C
Cleaning and Maintenance Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch the surface. Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop .Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40. • • • Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Burner Base / Enameled Steel Suggested Technique(s) • • Burner Cap and exterior finish / Porcelain Enamel • • • • Important Reminders Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry. detergent-filled steel wool pads such as Brillo® or S.O.
Cleaning and Maintenance Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Grates / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron • • • Hot water and detergent. Rinse and dry immediately Nonabrasive cleaners such as Fantastic® or Formula 409®. Rinse and dry immediately. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami® or Soft Scrub®. Important Reminders • • • • Igniters / Ceramics • • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab dampened with water, ammonia or a non-abrasive cleaner such as Formula 409®.
Cleaning and Maintenance Table 10: Oven Cleaning Chart Part Recommendations Porcelain Surfaces Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, use soap filled pads. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food soil.
Cleaning and Maintenance Do hand-clean 1 1/2 inches from rack guides to front of oven cavity. Do not hand-clean the gasket. Do hand-clean frame area outside the gasket. Do hand-clean door area outside the gasket. Figure 16: Cleaning Guidelines 4. Review illustration above. Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a detergent-filled S.O.S.® pad.
Cleaning and Maintenance 5. Turn knob until DELAYED CLEAN mode appears. Press START. SELF CLEAN 3: 00 Delayed CLEAN 6. SELF CLEAN END appears in the display. SELF CLEAN 7. Turn knob to enter the time of day you want 5: 45 the self-clean to end: Set hours, press time, SELF CLEAN END set minutes. 8. Press START. The display will remind you to remove oven racks. 9. Press START. The display shows DELAYED CLEAN. The self-clean will automatically start at the appropriate time.
Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING When removing the door: • • • • • 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. The door front is glass. Handle carefully to avoid breaking. Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not grasp the handle as it may swing in your hand and cause damage or injury.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read the WARNING above. Turn off power at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box). Remove the lens by unscrewing it. Remove the light bulb from its socket by unscrewing it. Replace the bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. Avoid touching the bulb with fingers, as oils from hands can damage the bulb when it becomes hot. 6. Screw the lens back on. 7. Turn power back on at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box).
Service Table 11: Cooktop Troubleshooting Chart Cooktop Problem Uneven or too high flame; burner is hard to light Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions • • • Uneven flame - LP gas users • Burner ports are clogged. Turn the cooktop off and allow the burners to cool. Remove burner caps and use a stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to push debris through burner ports. Misaligned burner cap. Verify that burner caps are properly positioned over burners. Burner cap is wet. Turn off burner and allow to cool.
Service Table 12: Oven Troubleshooting Chart Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions Oven Problem Oven light will not turn off Check for obstruction in oven door. Check to see if hinge is bent. When the Sabbath feature is activated, the oven light will stay on or off (as selected during set-up) during the entire Sabbath mode. Cannot remove lens cover on light There may be soil build-up around the lens cover. Wipe lens cover area with a clean dry towel prior to attempting to remove the lens cover.
Service Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided BSH Home Appliances Bosch in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch freestanding and slide-in range, ("Product") sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: (1) for your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes; (2) new at retail (not a display, "as is", or previously returne
Service storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels); (2) any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (4) adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind; (5) a
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