Bosch Oven Manual
Bosch Oven Manual
Bosch Oven Manual
HBN331.4B
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Always slide accessories into the cooking Risk of injury!
compartment correctly. See "Description of Scratched glass in the appliance door may
accessories in the instruction manual. develop into a crack. Do not use a glass
Risk of fire! scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or
■ Combustible items stored in the cooking detergents.
compartment may catch fire. Never store Risk of electric shock!
combustible items in the cooking ■ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
compartment. Never open the appliance may only be carried out by one of our
door if there is smoke inside. Switch off trained after-sales engineers. If the
the appliance and unplug it from the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
■ A draught is created when the appliance
Risk of fire!
door is opened. Greaseproof paper may appliances may melt when touching hot
come into contact with the heating parts of the appliance. Never bring
element and catch fire. Do not place electrical appliance cables into contact
greaseproof paper loosely over with hot parts of the appliance.
accessories during preheating. Always ■ Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
Risk of electric shock!
cooking compartment. Never prepare food ■ Accessories, foil, greaseproof paper or ovenware on the
containing large quantities of drinks with a cooking compartment floor: do not place accessories on the
cooking compartment floor. Do not cover the cooking
high alcohol content. Only use small compartment floor with any sort of foil or greaseproof paper.
quantities of drinks with a high alcohol Do not place ovenware on the cooking compartment floor if a
content. Open the appliance door with temperature of over 50 ºC has been set. This will cause heat
to accumulate. The baking and roasting times will no longer
care. be correct and the enamel will be damaged.
Risk of scalding! ■ Water in a hot cooking compartment: do not pour water into
the cooking compartment when it is hot. This will cause
■ The accessible parts become hot during
steam. The temperature change can cause damage to the
operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep enamel.
children at a safe distance. ■ Moist food: do not store moist food in the cooking
compartment when it is closed for prolonged periods This will
■ When you open the appliance door, hot
Risk of scalding!
■ Cooling with the appliance door open: only allow the cooking
create hot steam. Never pour water into compartment to cool when it is closed. Even if the appliance
the hot cooking compartment. door is only open a little, front panels of adjacent units could
be damaged over time.
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■ Very dirty door seal: If the door seal is very dirty, the ■ Inserting accessories: depending on the appliance model,
appliance door will no longer close properly when the accessories can scratch the door panel when closing the
appliance is in use. The fronts of adjacent units could be appliance door. Always insert the accessories into the
damaged.Always keep the door seal clean. cooking compartment as far as they will go.
■ Appliance door as a seat, shelf or worktop: Do not sit on the ■ Carrying the appliance: do not carry or hold the appliance by
appliance door, or place or hang anything on it. Do not place the door handle. The door handle cannot support the weight
any cookware or accessories on the appliance door. of the appliance and could break.
Control panel
Here you can see an overview of the control panel. The design
depends on the respective appliance model.
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Temperature selector Cooking compartment
Use the temperature selector to set the temperature and the The oven light is located in the cooking compartment. A cooling
grill setting. fan protects the oven from overheating.
Your accessories
The accessories supplied with your appliance are suitable for Hold the baking tray securely on the sides with both hands and
making many meals. Ensure that you always insert the push it parallel into the frame. Avoid movements to the right or
accessories into the cooking compartment the right way round. left when pushing the baking tray in. Otherwise, it will be difficult
There is also a selection of optional accessories, with which to push the tray in and the enamelled surfaces could be
you can improve on some of your favourite dishes, or simply to damaged.
make working with your oven more convenient. You can buy accessories from the after-sales service, from
specialist retailers or online. Please specify the HEZ number.
Inserting the accessories
Wire rack
The accessories can be inserted in the oven at 4 different For ovenware, cake tins, joints,
levels. Always insert the accessories as far as they can go to grilled items and frozen meals.
ensure that they do not touch the door glass.
Insert the wire rack with the open
side facing the oven door and the
curvature pointing downwards ¾.
Insert grid
For roasting.
Place the wire insert in the universal
pan with the legs facing downwards.
This ensures that dripping fat and
meat juices are collected.
Universal pan
For moist cakes, pastries, frozen
meals and large roasts. It can also
When the accessories are pulled approximately halfway out, be used to catch dripping fat when
they lock into position. This allows meals to be taken out easily. you are grilling directly on the wire
When placing the accessories in the oven, check that the rack.
indentation is at the back. They can only lock correctly in place Slide in the universal pan with the
in this position. sloping edge facing the oven door.
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Optional accessories Information regarding this can be found in the sales
documents.
You can buy optional accessories from your after-sales service
or from specialist retailers. You will find a variety of suitable Not every optional accessory is suitable for every appliance.
products for your oven in our brochures and on the Internet. When purchasing, always quote the complete identification
The availability of optional accessories and the options for number (E no.) of your appliance.
ordering them on the internet vary depending on the country.
Oven door - Additional safety precautions If you have small children, extra supervision is required during
During long cooking times, the oven door may become very oven operation.
hot. In addition, there is a safety device which prevents direct
contact with the oven door. This optional accessory (440651)
is available from the after-sales service.
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Setting the oven
There are various ways in which you can set your oven. Here 4. Use the + or - button to set the cooking time.
we will explain how you can select the desired type of heating + button / default value = 30 minutes
and temperature or grill setting. You can select the cooking - button / default value = 10 minutes
time and end time for your dish on the oven.
K
Types of heating and temperature PLQ
NJ
Example in the picture: 3D hot air heating, 190 ºC.
1. Use the function selector to select the required type of
heating.
K
PLQ
NJ
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6. Use the + button to set a later end time. The cooking time has elapsed
The setting is adopted after a few seconds. A signal sounds. The oven switches off. Press the 0 button
The display shows the end time until the oven starts twice and switch off the function selector.
operating.
Note: You can make changes as long as the symbol is
K flashing. When the symbol lights up, the setting has been
PLQ adopted.
NJ
Childproof lock
Oven Notes
■You can set the timer and clock at any time.
The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it
on accidentally. ■ If the childproof lock is active, it will be cancelled following a
power cut.
Switching the childproof lock on and off
The function selector must be switched off.
To switch on: press and hold the C key button until the C
symbol appears in the display. This takes about 4 seconds.
To switch off: press and hold the C key button until the C
symbol goes out.
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Care and cleaning
With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and Aluminium Do not clean in the dishwasher. Never use
fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain baking tray oven cleaner. To avoid scratches, never touch
how to maintain and clean your oven correctly. (optional) the metal surfaces with a knife or a similar
Notes sharp object. Clean horizontally with some
■ Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are
washing-up liquid and a damp glass cleaning
caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, cloth or a microfibre cloth – do not press too
plastic and metal. hard. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any
abrasive materials, scouring sponges or
■ Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are rough cleaning cloths. Otherwise, you may
caused by reflections made by the oven light. scratch the surface
■ Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can Childproof If a childproof lock has been fitted on the
cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does lock (optional) oven door, it must be removed before clean-
not affect their function. The edges of thin trays cannot be ing. Soak all plastic parts in warm soapy
completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be water and wash with a sponge. Dry with a soft
rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection. cloth. If very dirty, the childproof lock will not
work properly.
Cleaning agents Hob Refer to the hob instruction manual for infor-
Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the mation about care and cleaning.
wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the
following instructions. Detaching and refitting the rails
When cleaning the oven do not use The rails can be removed for cleaning. The oven must have
■ sharp or abrasive cleaning agents, cooled down.
■ cleaning agent with a high alcohol content, Unhooking the rails
■ scouring pads, 1. Hold the shelf frames from underneath and pull slightly
■ high-pressure cleaners or steam jets. forward. Pull the extension pins at the bottom of the rails out
■ Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher. of the mounting holes (Fig. A).
2. Then fold the rails upwards and carefully remove them
Wash new sponges thoroughly before first use. (Fig. B).
The control Hot soapy water: $ %
panel Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or glass
scrapers for cleaning.
Stainless-steel Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
surfaces On stainless-steel surfaces, always wipe par-
allel to the natural grain. Otherwise, you may
scratch the surface. Dry with a soft cloth.
Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch
and albumin (e.g. egg white) immediately. Do
not use any abrasive materials, scouring
sponges or rough cleaning cloths. The stain-
less-steel fronts can be polished using a spe- Clean the rails with washing-up liquid and a sponge. For
cial care product. Follow the manufacturer's stubborn deposits of dirt, use a brush.
instructions. You can purchase special stain-
less-steel cleaner from our after-sales service Installing the frames
or from specialist retailers. 1. Insert the two hooks carefully into the upper holes. (Figure A-
Enamel sur- Wipe with a damp cloth and some washing-up B)
faces and lac- liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
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surfaces
Rotary knobs Wipe with a damp cloth and some washing-up
liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
Glass panel Clean using glass cleaner. Do not use any
abrasive cleaning agents or sharp metal
objects. These could scratch and damage the
surface of the glass panel.
Seal Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
Oven interior Warm soapy water or a vinegar solution. If
there are heavy deposits of dirt, only use oven
cleaner on cold surfaces.
Glass cover Wipe with a damp cloth and some washing-up
for the oven liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
light
Accessories Soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a brush
or sponge.
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: Incorrect assembly! Detaching the door
Never move the frame before the two hooks are fully 1. Open the oven door fully.
anchored in the upper holes. The enamel could be damaged 2. Fold up the two locking levers on the left and right (figure A).
and may break (figure C).
3. Close the oven door as far as the limit stop. With both hands,
& grip the door on the left and right-hand sides. Close the door
a little further and pull it out (figure B).
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2. the two hooks must be inserted fully into the upper holes.
Now move the frame slowly and carefully downwards and
insert in the lower holes (figure D).
Attaching the door
3. Insert both frames into the side walls of the oven (figure E).
Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal.
If the rails are fitted correctly, the distance between the two
upper shelf positions is greater. 1. When attaching the oven door, ensure that both hinges are
inserted straight into the opening (figure A).
' ( 2. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides (figure B).
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: Risk of injury!
If the oven door falls out accidentally or a hinge snaps shut, do
not reach into the hinge. Call the aftersales service.
: Risk of injury!
Whenever the hinges are not locked, they snap shut with great
force. Ensure that the locking levers are always fully closed or,
when detaching the oven door, fully open.
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Removing and installing the door panels : Risk of injury!
To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels from the Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a
oven door. crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning
aids or detergents.
Removal
1. Detach the oven door and lay it on a cloth with the handle Installation
facing down. During installation, make sure that the lettering "top right" is
2. Pull off the cover at the top of the oven door. Press in the upside down at the bottom left.
tabs on the left and right using your fingers (fig. A). 1. Insert the panel at an angle towards the back (fig. A).
3. Lift the top panel up and pull it out (fig. B). 2. Insert the top panel at an angle towards the back into the
brackets. The smooth surface must face outwards. (fig. B).
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Troubleshooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Refer to the table Caution!
before calling the after-sales service as you may be able to If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
remedy the fault yourself. manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Malfunction table
If a dish doesn't turn out as well as you had hoped, refer to the Replacing the bulb in the oven ceiling light
section Tested for you in our cooking studio, where you will If the bulb in the oven light fails, it must be replaced. Heat-
find plenty of cooking tips and tricks. resistant, 40 watt spare bulbs can be obtained from our after-
sales service or a specialist retailer. Only use these bulbs.
: Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried : Risk of electric shock!
out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
1. Place a tea towel in the oven when it is cold to prevent
Problem Possible cause Remedy/information
damage.
The oven does The circuit Look in the fuse box and 2. Unscrew the glass cover by turning it anti-clockwise.
not work. breaker is check that the circuit
defective. breaker is in working order.
Power cut Check whether the kitchen
light or other kitchen appli-
ances are working.
The clock dis- Power cut Reset the clock.
play flashes.
The oven does There is dust on Turn the control knobs back
not heat up. the contacts. and forth several times.
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4. Screw the glass cover back in. Glass cover
5. Remove the tea towel and switch on the circuit breaker. You must replace a damaged glass cover. Suitable glass
covers may be obtained from the after-sales service. Please
specify the E number and FD number of your appliance.
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs
to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to After-sales service O
avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician.
E number and FD number Please note that there will be a fee for a visit by a service
technician in the event of a malfunction, even during the
When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and warranty period.
the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with
the correct advice. The rating plate containing these numbers is Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed
found on the side of the oven door. To save time, you can make customer service list.
a note of the number of your appliance and the telephone To book an engineer visit and product advice
number of the after-sales service in the space below, should it
GB 0344 892 8979
be required.
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655
E no. FD no. 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per
minute.
Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can
therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service
technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio
Here you will find a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for Baking and roasting on two or more levels
them. We will show you which type of heating and which Use : 3D hot air.
temperature are best suited for your dish. You can find
information about suitable accessories and the height at which Shelf positions for baking and roasting on 2 levels:
they should be inserted. There are also tips about cookware ■ Universal pan: Shelf position 3
and preparation methods.
■ Baking tray: Shelf position 1
Notes
■ The values in the table always apply to dishes placed into the
Dishes that are put in the oven at the same time do not have to
cooking compartment when it is cold and empty. be ready at the same time.
Only preheat the appliance if the table specifies that you The tables contain a selection of dishes.
should do so. Do not line the accessories with greaseproof
paper until after they have been preheated. Baking tins
■ The times specified in the tables are guidelines only. They will It is best to use dark-coloured metal baking tins.
depend on the quality and composition of the food. Baking times are increased when light-coloured baking tins
■ Use the accessories supplied. Additional accessories may be made of thin metal or glass dishes are used, and cakes do not
obtained as special accessories from specialist retailers or brown so evenly.
from the after-sales service. If you wish to use silicone baking tins, use the information and
Before using the oven, remove any unnecessary accessories recipes provided by the manufacturer as a guide. Silicone
and ovenware from the cooking compartment. baking tins are often smaller than normal tins. The amount of
mixture and recipe instructions may differ.
■ Always use oven gloves when taking hot accessories or
ovenware out of the cooking compartment. Tables
Cakes and pastries The tables show the ideal type of heating for the various cakes
and pastries. The temperature and baking time depend on the
Baking on one level amount and composition of the mixture. This is why
temperature ranges are given in the tables. You should try the
When baking with : 3D hot air, use the following shelf heights lower temperature first, since a lower temperature results in
for the accessory: more even browning. You can increase the temperature next
■ Cakes in tins: level 2 time if necessary.
■ Cakes on trays: level 3 If you preheat the oven, the baking time is shortened by 5 to 10
minutes.
Additional information can be found in the Baking tips section
following the tables.
Note: Do not place food directly onto the aluminium baking
tray. Line the aluminium baking tray with greaseproof paper.
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Food Dish Shelf Type of Temperature Time
position heating in °C in minutes
Jacket potatoes Universal pan 2 : 170 60-70
Pizza (homemade) Universal pan 3 : 180 20-30
* Preheat.
** Preheat at higher temperature, then reduce and insert food.
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. a cocktail stick into the cake at the highest point. If the cocktail stick comes out clean,
the cake is ready.
The cake collapses. Use less fluid next time or set the oven temperature 10 degrees lower. Observe the
specified mixing times in the recipe.
The cake has risen in the middle but is Do not grease the sides of the springform cake tin. After baking, loosen the cake care-
lower around the edge. fully with a knife.
The cake goes too dark on top. Place it lower in the oven, select a lower temperature and bake the cake for a little
longer.
The cake is too dry. When it is done, make small holes in the cake using a cocktail stick. Then drizzle fruit
juice or an alcoholic beverage over it. Next time, select a temperature 10 degrees higher
and reduce the baking time.
The bread or cake (e.g. cheesecake) Use slightly less fluid next time and bake for slightly longer at a lower temperature. For
looks good, but is soggy on the inside cakes with a moist topping, bake the base first. Sprinkle it with almonds or bread crumbs
(sticky, streaked with water). and then place the topping on top. Please follow the recipe and baking times.
The cake is unevenly browned. Select a slightly lower temperature to ensure that the cake is baked more evenly. Pro-
truding greaseproof paper can affect the air circulation. For this reason, always cut
greaseproof paper to fit the baking tray.
The bottom of a fruit cake is too light. Place the cake one level lower the next time.
The fruit juice overflows. Next time, use the deeper universal pan, if you have one.
Small baked items made out of yeast There should be a gap of approx. 2 cm around each item. This gives enough space for
dough stick to one another when bak- the baked items to expand well and turn brown on all sides.
ing.
You were baking on several levels. The Always use : 3D hot air to bake on more than one level. Baking trays that are placed in
items on the top baking tray are darker the oven at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time.
than that on the bottom baking tray.
Condensation forms when you bake Baking may result in the formation of water vapour, which escapes above the door. The
moist cakes. steam may settle and form water droplets on the control panel or on the fronts of adja-
cent units. This is a natural process.
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Meat, poultry, fish Meat should be turned half way through the cooking time.
When the roast is ready, switch off the oven and leave the roast
Ovenware to stand for 10 minutes with the oven door closed. This allows
You may use any heatresistant ovenware. The universal pan is the meat juices to distribute more favourably.
suitable for large roasts.
Grilling
Glass ovenware is the most suitable. Ensure that the lid of the
roasting dish fits well and closes properly. Always close the oven door when grilling.
Add a little more liquid when using enamelled roasting dishes. If possible, use pieces of meat which are of the same
thickness. They should be at least 2 to 3 cm thick. Such pieces
With roasting dishes made of stainless steel, browning is not so will be browned evenly and stay juicy and soft in the middle.
intense and the meat may be somewhat less well cooked. Only salt the steaks after they have been grilled.
Increase the cooking times.
Place the pieces of meat directly onto the wire grill. If you are
Information in the tables: grilling just one piece of meat, it will turn out best if you place it
Ovenware without a lid = open in the centre of the wire grill. You should also insert the
Ovenware with a lid = closed universal pan at level 1. The meat juices are collected here and
Always place the ovenware in the centre of the wire rack. the oven is kept clean.
Place hot glass ovenware on a dry mat after cooking. The glass Turn the pieces of meat and poultry after half of the cooking
could crack if placed on a cold or wet surface. time indicated but turkey has to be placed breast side up and
not to be turned!.
Roasting
The grill element automatically switches itself off and back on
The roasting result depends on the type and quality of meat. again. This is normal. The number of times this happens
Add 2 to 3 soup spoons of liquid to lean meat, and 8 to 10 depends on the grill setting you have selected.
soup spoons of liquid to pot roasts, depending on the size.
Roasting
Beef
Beef rare Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 210-230 15+20
Beef medium Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 210-230 25+25
Beef well done Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 210-230 30+30
Beef fillet Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 210-230 25+25
Lamb
Lamb medium Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 160-180 20+20
Lamb well done Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 160-180 25+35
Pork
Pork Universal pan with wire insert 1 : 180-200 35+35
Poultry
Chicken, Duck, Goose up to 5 kilo Universal pan with wire insert 1 4 150-190 17+20
Large Turkey up to 7 kilo Universal pan with wire insert 1 : 170-190 10+20
Chops and chicken joints Universal pan with wire insert 2 4 210-230 45
Grilling
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Tips for roasting and grilling
The table does not contain information Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the time.
for the weight of the joint.
How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”.
Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be
pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
The roast is too dark and the crackling Check the shelf height and temperature.
is partly burnt.
The roast looks good but the juices are Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
burnt.
The roast looks good but the juices are Next time, use a larger roasting dish and use less liquid.
too clear and watery.
Steam rises from the roast when basted. This is normal and due to the laws of physics. The majority of the steam escapes through
the steam outlet. It may settle and form condensation on the cooler switch panel or on
the fronts of adjacent units.
Defrosting Take food out of its packaging and place in suitable ovenware
on the wire rack.
The defrosting time depends on the amount and type of food.
Place poultry with the breast side to the plate.
Observe the instructions on the packaging.
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
thoroughly. Remove fruit and vegetables from the paper as soon as they
have dried.
Drain off the excess water, then dry them.
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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).
Test dishes
These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate Piped cookies (such as Spritz cookies in sugar syrup):
the inspection and testing of the various appliances. Dishes that are put in the oven at the same time do not have to
In accordance with EN 50304/EN 60350 (2009) and IEC be ready at the same time.
60350. German apple pie, level 1
Change the position of the dark springform cake tin, slide in
Baking diagonally.
German apple pie, level 2
Baking on 2 levels: Change the position of the dark springform cake tin.
Always insert the universal pan above the baking tray.
Cakes in a metal springform cake tin:
Place the springform cake tin on the universal pan instead of
on the wire rack.
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.
Dish Accessories and oven- Level Type of Grill setting Cooking time
ware heating in minutes
Browning toast Wire rack 4 ( 3 ½-2
Preheat for 10 mins
Beefburgers, 12 pieces* Wire rack + universal pan 4+1 ( 3 25-30
No preheating
* Turn over after Z of the cooking time.
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