Bosch Oven HBA.14E.3

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Safety Instructions

General Information: Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended Use: This appliance is designed for building into kitchen units. Only a licensed professional should connect appliances without plugs. Damage from incorrect connection is not covered by warranty. Use the appliance only for preparing meals and drinks, in private households and enclosed domestic environments, up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level. Do not use with an external timer or remote control.

Restriction on User Group: Children aged 8+ and individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities may use the appliance if supervised or instructed. Children must not perform cleaning or maintenance unless supervised and at least 15 years old. Keep children under 8 away from the appliance and power cable.

Safe Use: Always place accessories correctly. Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment. If smoke is emitted, switch off the appliance, pull the plug, and keep the door closed.

Risk of Fire: Loose food remnants, fat, and meat juices can catch fire. Remove residues before use. Never place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories. Cut greaseproof paper to size and secure it with a plate or baking tin. Alcoholic vapours can ignite; use only small quantities of high-alcohol drinks and do not heat undiluted spirits.

Risk of Burns: Appliance parts and accessories become hot. Use oven gloves to remove accessories. Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Never pour water into a hot cooking compartment.

Risk of Injury: Scratched glass in the door may crack. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrapers. Handle parts with care as they may have sharp edges. Keep hands away from door hinges.

Risk of Electric Shock: Improper repairs are dangerous. Only trained specialists should perform repairs. Use only genuine spare parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by trained staff. Never let the power cord touch hot parts or sharp edges.

Risk of Suffocation: Keep packaging material and small parts away from children.

Halogen Bulb Safety: Bulbs get very hot. Do not touch the glass cover. Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged before changing the bulb.

Preventing Material Damage

General: Avoid moisture ingress, which can cause electric shock. Do not use steam or high-pressure cleaners. Never operate a damaged appliance or pull the power cord to unplug. If damaged, unplug immediately or switch off the fuse and call customer service.

Alcoholic Vapours: Can ignite and cause damage. Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) undiluted. Open the door carefully.

Water in the Cooking Compartment: Water at temperatures above 120 °C can damage the enamel. Do not operate with water on the floor. Wipe away water before operation. Objects on the floor can cause heat build-up and damage enamel. Do not place accessories, greaseproof paper, or foil on the floor. Only place cookware on the floor if the temperature is below 50 °C.

Steam: Hot water in the cooking compartment creates steam. Never pour water into a hot compartment. Never place cookware with water on the floor. Prolonged moisture can lead to corrosion. Allow the compartment to dry after use. Do not store moist food for long periods with the door closed.

Appliance Door: Do not place objects on the door or hang them from it. Do not place cookware or accessories on the door. Accessories may scratch the door pane. Always push accessories fully in. Avoid aluminium foil contacting the door pane to prevent discolouration.

Cleaning: Do not use oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment. Remove food residues before heating. Keep the door seal clean; do not operate if the seal is damaged or missing.

Environmental Protection and Saving Energy

Disposing of Packaging: Recycle packaging materials by sorting components.

Saving Energy: Only preheat if necessary. Not preheating can save up to 20% energy. Use dark-coloured baking tins. Open the door as little as possible. Bake multiple dishes in succession. Switch off the appliance 10 minutes before the end of cooking time if using residual heat. Remove unused accessories. Defrost frozen food before cooking.

Standby mode consumes a maximum of 1 W.

Familiarising Yourself with Your Appliance

Control Elements: Use the control panel to configure functions. The function selector sets heating types and other functions. The temperature selector sets temperature and other settings.

Buttons and Display: Touch-sensitive buttons control various functions. The display shows active functions and time-setting options. Use +/- buttons to adjust settings. The childproof lock is activated/deactivated by pressing and holding the button for approx. 3 seconds.

Types of Heating and Functions:

• 3D hot air: Bake or roast on one or more levels. Fan distributes heat evenly.
• Hot air gentle: Gentle cooking on one level without preheating. Uses residual heat.
• Pizza setting: For pizza or food requiring heat from below. Uses bottom and ring heating elements.
• Bottom heating: For final baking or food in a bain marie. Heat emitted from below.
• Full-surface grill: Grills flat items, vegetables, sausages, toast. Entire area below the grill element heats up.
• Top/bottom heating: Traditional baking or roasting on one level, good for cakes with moist toppings. Heat emitted evenly from above and below.

Other Functions:

• Rapid heating: Quickly preheats the cooking compartment.
• Lighting: Lights up the cooking compartment without heating.

Temperature and Setting Levels: Settings are adjusted using the function and temperature selectors. The heat-up indicator shows when the appliance is heating.

Accessories

Use original Bosch accessories for optimal performance. Accessories may deform when hot but will regain their shape upon cooling.

Wire Rack: For baking tins, roasting joints, steak, frozen meals.

Universal Pan: For moist cakes, baked items, bread, large roasts, frozen meals, and catching dripping liquids.

Locking Function: Prevents accessories from tilting when pulled out.

Sliding Accessories: Insert accessories with the notch at the rear and facing downwards. Slide into guide rods. Ensure accessories do not touch the door when fully inserted.

Combining Accessories: A wire rack can be used with a universal pan to catch drips.

Other Accessories: Available from customer service, specialist retailers, or online at www.bosch-home.com.

Before Using for the First Time

Initial Use: Set the time on the clock. The appliance connects to the mains and the time flashes (default 12:00). Set the current time using the +/- buttons with the function selector set to 'Off'.

Cleaning Before First Use: Remove all packaging and adhesive tape. Wipe the cooking compartment and accessories with a soft, damp cloth.

Basic Operation

Switching On/Off: Turn the function selector to any position other than 'Off' (0) to switch on. Turn to 'Off' (0) to switch off.

Setting Heating and Temperature: Use the function selector for heating type and the temperature selector for temperature/grill setting. The appliance starts heating after a few seconds.

Changing Settings: Heating type and temperature can be changed at any time during operation.

Rapid Heating: Shortens preheat time. Only use for temperatures over 100 °C. Food should not be placed in the compartment until rapid heating has ended.

Time-Setting Options:

• Timer: Runs independently of operation. Does not affect the appliance.
• Cooking Time: Sets a duration after which the appliance stops heating automatically.
• End Time: Delays the time cooking finishes. The appliance starts automatically to meet the set end time. Not available for grill functions.
• Time: Allows setting the current time.

Setting the Timer: Press the button until 'A' is highlighted. Use +/- to set duration. Timer starts counting down automatically.

Setting the Cooking Time: Press the button until 'I' is highlighted. Use +/- to set duration. Appliance starts heating and time counts down.

Setting the End Time: Press the button until '→' is highlighted. Set the end time. The appliance calculates the start time and begins heating.

Setting the Time on the Clock: Press and hold the button until the clock flashes. Use +/- to change the time.

Childproof Lock

Activating/Deactivating: Press and hold the button until 'SAFE' appears. Press and hold again to deactivate.

Cleaning and Servicing

Cleaning Products: Use only suitable cleaning agents. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners, steam cleaners, or high-pressure cleaners. Do not use products with high alcohol content or hard scouring pads.

Suitable Cleaning Agents: Use hot soapy water and a soft cloth. Special stainless steel cleaners are available. For enamel surfaces, use hot soapy water, a brush, or steel wool for heavy soiling. Oven cleaner can be used for very heavy soiling. Clean glass covers with glass cleaner.

Cleaning the Appliance:

• Appliance Front: Stainless steel: Clean with hot soapy water. Plastic/painted surfaces: Clean with hot soapy water.
• Appliance Door: Clean door panels and cover with hot soapy water. Clean door handle with hot soapy water; remove descaling agents immediately. Do not remove or scrub the door seal.
• Cooking Compartment: Soak heavily soiled areas. Leave the door open to dry. Remove limescale with vinegar solution.

Cleaning Aid: Use the 'Cleaning aid' function for quick cleaning. Mix water and a drop of washing-up liquid. Set to 'Bottom heating' at 80°C for 4 minutes. Allow to cool for 20 minutes, then wipe clean.

Cleaning the Cooking Compartment After Cleaning Aid: Wipe out remaining water. Clean enamel surfaces. Remove limescale. Dry the compartment. You can also dry it by heating the appliance at 3D hot air and 50°C with the door open.

Appliance Door: The door can be disassembled for thorough cleaning. Follow instructions for detaching and attaching the door panes and cover.

Shelf Supports: Detach shelf supports for cleaning. They get very hot during operation.

Troubleshooting

Appliance Not Working: Check the circuit breaker or power cut. Reset the time if displayed.

Time Flashing: Reset the time.

Appliance Not Switching Off Fully: Turn the function selector to 'Off'. The fan may continue to run until the appliance cools down.

'SAFE' Displayed: Childproof lock is activated. Deactivate using the button.

Error Messages: Press the button to clear. If the fault persists, call customer service and quote the error message and E-Nr.

Replacing Oven Light Bulb: Use heat-resistant, 40-43W, 230V halogen bulbs. Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged. Use gloves or a tea towel when removing the glass cover.

Disposal

Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information on disposal methods is available from your specialist dealer or local authority. The appliance is labelled according to the WEEE directive.

Customer Service

For warranty information and service, contact customer service, your retailer, or visit the website. You will need the product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) of your appliance.

How It Works

General Cooking Tips: Temperature and cooking time depend on food amount and recipe. Start with lower settings. Preheat only when necessary. Remove unused accessories. Avoid placing acidic food directly on the wire rack. Small amounts of nickel may pass into food in rare cases.

Notes on Baking: Use indicated shelf positions. Preheat for 5 minutes for some dishes. Use dark-coloured baking tins. When baking on multiple levels, use 'Hot air' and position tins/dishes offset from each other.

Notes on Roasting and Grilling: Settings are for chilled, unstuffed food. Adjust temperature and time based on food size. Turn poultry/meat/fish halfway through. Use the wire rack for large items. Add water to the universal pan to catch juices. Keep the door closed when grilling. Place food on the wire rack and the universal pan below to catch drips.

Roasting in Cookware: Use cookware with a lid for a cleaner compartment. Glass cookware is recommended. Place hot glassware on a dry mat after cooking to prevent shattering.

List of Foods: Recommended settings (food, accessory/cookware, height, type of heating, temperature, cooking time) are provided for various foods including cakes, tarts, bread, pizza, quiche, börek, chicken, goose, pork, beef, burgers, lamb, and fish.

Yoghurt Preparation: Place containers on the cooking compartment floor and set the appliance according to recommended settings.

Test Dishes: Recommended settings for baking various items like shortbread, Viennese whirls, cakes, and hot water sponge cake are provided.

Installation Instructions

General Instructions: Ensure professional installation according to these instructions. Check for damage after unpacking. Remove all packaging material. Ensure fitted units are heat-resistant. Do not install behind a decorative door. Cut out units before installation. Position on a horizontal surface. Secure unsecured units to the wall.

Appliance Dimensions: Specific dimensions are provided for installation.

Installation Below a Worktop: Observe dimensions and instructions. Ensure ventilation cut-outs. Do not seal the gap between worktop and appliance with additional strips.

Installation in a Tall Unit: Observe dimensions and instructions. Ensure ventilation cut-outs. Remove any additional back panels.

Installing Two Appliances on Top of Each Other: Ensure ventilation openings of at least 200 cm² in the base area.

Corner Installation: Consider minimum dimensions for door opening.

Electrical Connection: Connect to a protective earth connection. Fuse protection must correspond to power rating and local regulations. Disconnect from power supply during installation. Use only the provided power cable. Connect to a correctly installed protective contact socket. If a protective contact socket is not accessible, an isolating switch must be integrated.

Installing the Appliance: Slide appliance in, centre it, and screw into place. Use suitable screws. For handleless kitchens, attach filling pieces.

Removing the Appliance: Disconnect from power, undo screws, and pull out.