Freestanding Electric Range Cuisinière électrique amovible Estufa eléctrica autoestable Use and Care Manual Guide d’utiliasation et d’ entretien Manual de uso y cuidado for Models: HES242U, HES245U, HES246U, HES247U, HES252U, HES255U, HES256U PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions. INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with this unit for the owner. OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 1 Getting Familiar with Your Range ....................................................................... 3 Setting Up Your Range Setting and Changing the Clock ............................................................................ Setting the Functions ...........................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. APPLIANCE SAFETY RANGE SAFETY • This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details. • This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified service technician. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. SELF-CLEANING SAFETY COOKTOP SAFETY (cont’d) • Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boilovers can cause smoke and possibly damage the cooktop. • Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food. • Other than the use of metal pans, only certain types of glass, heatproof glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use.
Getting Familiar with Your Range Parts Included with Your Electric Range: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
Getting Familiar with Your Range The Oven Control Panel Temperature Light Cooking Mode Time Clock Light AM PM Cooking Mode C F Time Temperature BAKE Start Off Off Lock Indicator Oven Temperature Preheat or Probe Temperature Warming Drawer Indicator Probe Indicator Start Control Knob Display Window Features CLOCK– Shows the time of day with a 12-hour or 24-hour clock option. WARMING DRAWER INDICATOR - Icon displays when warming drawer is in use. Indicates warming drawer setting.
Setting Up Your Range 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. The oven is preset to a 12-hour clock and indicates AM and PM. Note: To switch to a 24 hr.
Setting Up Your Range SELECT FUNCTIONS is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range: VOLUME (decrease or increase loudness of control beeps) TEMPERATURE FORMAT (switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius) TIME FORMAT (12 hr or 24 hr) LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout ) LANGUAGE OPTION (for display; select English, Spanish, or French) CLOCK DISPLAY (yes or no) OVEN TEMPERATURE OFFSET (used to calibrate the oven temperature) DEMO DEMO MODE (used by app
Setting Up Your Range BEEP VOLUME • • The volume of the control beep can be changed from LOW (softest) to HIGH (loudest). The control default for beep volume is Medium. Changing the beep volume 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu. Turn knob clockwise slowly until VOLUME is displayed. Touch START. Turn knob to select volume level Low, Medium or High. Touch START. CHANGE TEMPERATURE • • The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit temperature scale.
Setting Up Your Range CLOCK DISPLAY(ON or OFF) • • RESET DEFAULTS • Clock time display can be turned off. The default display is on. Turning the Clock Display ON or OFF 1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu. 2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until CLOCK DISPLAY is displayed. 3. Touch START. 4. Turn knob once and ON or OFF will appear in display. 5. Touch START to accept new selection. This feature is used to change all the “Select Functions” settings back to the original factory settings (or defaults).
Cooktop Features Radiant Elements Before Using the Cooktop • Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop surface. • While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry. • Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme packaged with the range. Buff with a clean cloth. See Care and Cleaning Section. • There may be a slight odor during the first several uses; this is normal and will disappear. • Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware being selected and used.
Cooktop Features If you have the Bosch HES24 Range, the mTwisT Cooktop has two (2) single elements (small and medium) and two (2) double elements. The Bosch HES25 Range has two (2) single elements, one (1) double element and one (1) triple element. The mTwisT dial is a magnetic removable dial, which allows for easy cleaning of the smooth Ceran cooktop. 6 7 1 8 2 9 4 3 7 11 HES24 1 10 2 Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light 5 3 7 HES25 NO. TYPE/SIZE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Operating the General Operation of Cooktop The range has touch pads and a magnetic dial to operate the cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch pad, such as an element or function pad, use the flat part of the finger and touch the center of the pad. A beep will sound when touching any of these pads. Setting the Controls 1. Place pan on element. 2. Touch element pad for desired element. Display will show a 0. 3. For single elements, proceed to step 4. For dual or triple elements, touch POT SIZING pad.
Oven Features Oven Racks Your oven has three racks: 2 flat and one telescopic or three flat. They are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out and not tilt. CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS, PLACE OVEN RACKS IN DESIRED POSITIONS BEFORE TURNING THE OVEN ON. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN THE OVEN IS WARM. Removing from oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.
Oven Modes - Bake and Convection Bake CONVECTION BAKE BAKE, PROOF (some models) and WARM Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower element cycle to maintain the oven temperature: The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. It can also be used to roast meats. In the Warming mode, the oven uses the upper and lower element to maintain a low temperature to keep food at serving temperature.
Oven Modes - Broil and Convection Broil CONVECTION BROIL BROIL Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the upper element: The Broil mode is best suited to cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (1” or less), poultry and fish. It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles.
Oven Modes -Convection Roast CONVECTION ROAST Convection Roast Chart Convection Roast uses heat from the top and bottom elements as well as heat circulated by the convection fan: Weight (lb) Oven Temp. (°F) Roasting Time* (min per lb) Internal Temp.
Oven Modes - Dehydrate DEHYDRATE Dehydrate dries with heat from a third element behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Dehydrate Chart Food Preparation Approximate Drying Time*(hrs) Test for D o n en ess Fruit Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100° F - 160° F) while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture.
Selecting the Oven Mode Setting the Cooking Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 2. BAKE will flash in the display. If no further setting is made within 5 seconds, control will beep and flash. If this occurs, press START. 3. To change the cooking mode, turn knob. 4. Push START. The selected mode will appear in the display, along with the default temperature for that mode, which will be blinking. 5. To select a different temperature, turn knob to the right or left (in 5° increments) to desired temperature. 6.
Using the Timer/s Setting the Timer/s 1. Clearing the Timer/s Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will be displayed. 1. 2. 3. 0: 00 4. Touch TIME once. Turn knob to select the appropriate timer. Touch TIME. Turn knob once in clockwise direction and CLEAR TIMER will flash in display. Push TIME. TIMER 1 2. HR:MIN TIMER SET TIMER 2 Touch TIME again and the hours will flash. 2: 02 6. 7. When the specified time has elapsed, the control beeps. TIMER 1 (2) END flashes in the display. 1.
Using Timed Cook The TIMED 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 clock displays the correct time before beginning. See “Changing the Clock Time” to adjust the time. 350° 1: 20 Setting a Timed Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 2. BAKE will be displayed. To select a different cooking mode, turn the knob. 3.
Using the Probe (some models) • • • • 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). Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe. A hot oven will impair your ability to easily connect the probe to the receptacle and into the meat. Oven temperature can be set for 100°F up to 450°F (38°C up to 232°C).
The Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates. 1 2 3 Parts Key: 1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior 2. Gasket 3.
Using Your Warming Drawer Using Your Warming Drawer Food should be a serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in the warming drawer. The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack. • Preheat with rack in place if using that arrangement. It fits side to side. • Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer. • Add cooked, hot food in cooking utensil or to heat-safe serving dishes. • Food may be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a heat-safe serving dish.
Care and Cleaning - Glass Cooktop Before Use Care Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For example, apply a small amount of Cooktop Cleaning Creme (packaged with range) on a daily basis. This provides a protective film that makes it easy to remove water spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking surface reduces the protective qualities of this cleaner. It must be reapplied before each use.
Care and Cleaning - Glass Cooktop Cooktop Care Chart TYPE OF SOIL POSSIBLE SOLUTION Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Remove only these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. Be sure to use a new, sharp razor in your scraper. Failure to remove these soils immediately can permanently damage the surface. • Remove pan and turn off the element.
Care and Cleaning - Oven Preparing the Oven for Self Clean Self Cleaning the Oven Bosch ovens feature a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very high temperature to burn away food soil and grease. • It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional flameup during the Self-Clean cycle, depending on the content and amount of soil remaining in the oven.
Care and Cleaning - Oven Setting the Self-Clean Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 2. Rotate knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears. Press START. 3. The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning time, turn knob to change number of hours. Otherwise, continue to step 4. 4. Touch START. SELF CLEAN flashes. Press START. 5. REMOVE RACKS appears in the display as a reminder to remove oven racks. 6. Touch START again to begin the self clean.
Care and Cleaning - Oven After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. • • • • • Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil. Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels. Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots. Dry to avoid water marks.
Cookware Selection Guide Cookware Characteristics Cookware Tips The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select pans with the following features: • Use of pots and pans with rounded (either concave or convex) warped or dented bottoms should be avoided. See drawings below. • Make sure the bottom of the pot or pan being used is clean and dry. • Use pots and pans with thick, smooth metal bottoms. • Do not slide metal pots across the cooktop.
Maintenance Removing the 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. The door front is glass. Handle carefully to avoid breakage. • 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.
Self Help - 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. Element cycles more than usual • Pan base is warped and not making full contact with the heating surface. Base diameter of pan is too small for the size of the element.
Self Help - Oven PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS OVEN PROBLEM The oven mode or temperature selected or the numbers selected do not appear in the display The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn knob slower until correct wording or temperature appears. Review manual instructions when setting clock, timer, or Self-Clean. Oven door is locked and will not release, even after cooling Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait 5 minutes. Turn breaker back on. The oven should reset itself and will be operable.
Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances Corp. in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to the BSH Electric Freestanding Range ("Range") sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Range was purchased (1) for your use and not for resale and (2) in the United States or Canada and is located in the country of purchase.
BSH reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. BSH is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer. BSH Home Appliances, Corporation, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax, use your fax handset and call 702/833-3600. Use code #8030.
