Bosch HBF010BR0Z Oven

1.1 General Information

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

1.2 Intended Use

This appliance is designed only to be built into kitchen units. Read the special installation instructions.

Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.

Only use this appliance:

• To prepare meals and drinks.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.

Do not use the appliance:

• With an external timer or a remote control.

1.3 Restriction on User Group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.

Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised.

Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

1.4 Safe Use

Always place accessories in the cooking compartment the right way round.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of fire!

Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.

• Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
• If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames.

Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.

• Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories.

Opening the appliance door creates a draught. Greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire.

• Never place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories when preheating the appliance and while cooking.
• Always cut greaseproof paper to size and use a plate or baking tin to hold it down.

Overheating of the appliance may cause a fire.

• Never install the appliance behind a decorative door or unit door.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.

• Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
• Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.

Accessories and cookware get very hot.

• Always use oven gloves to remove accessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.

When the cooking compartment is hot, any alcoholic vapours inside may catch fire. The appliance door may spring open. Hot steam and jets of flame may escape.

• Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.
• Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undiluted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over food).

Open the appliance door carefully.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of scalding!

The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.

• Never touch these hot parts.
• Keep children at a safe distance.

Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.

• Open the appliance door carefully.
• Keep children at a safe distance.

If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is hot, this may create hot steam.

• Never pour water into the cooking compartment when the cooking compartment is hot.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of injury!

Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.

• Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door, as they may scratch the surface.

The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.

• Keep your hands away from the hinges.

If you leave the appliance door open, people may bump into it, resulting in injury.

• Always keep the appliance door closed during and after operation.

The appliance and its parts that can be touched may have sharp edges.

• Take care when handling and cleaning them.
• If possible, wear protective gloves.

Components inside the appliance door may have sharp edges.

• Wear protective gloves.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
• Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

2.1 General

ATTENTION!

Objects on the cooking compartment floor at over 50 °C will cause heat to build up. The baking and roasting times will no longer be correct and the enamel will be damaged.

• Do not place any accessories, greaseproof paper or foil of any kind on the cooking compartment floor.
• Only place cookware on the cooking compartment floor if a temperature under 50 °C has been set.

When the cooking compartment is hot, any water inside it will create steam. The change in temperature may cause damage.

• Never pour water into the cooking compartment when it is still hot.
• Never place cookware containing water on the cooking compartment floor.

The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion.

• Allow the cooking compartment to dry after use.
• Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
• Do not store food in the cooking compartment.

Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over time.

• Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatures.
• Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.
• Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation.

Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains that cannot be removed.

• When baking very juicy fruit flans, do not pack too much on the baking tray.
• If possible, use the deeper universal pan.

Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment damages the enamel.

• Never use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment when it is still warm.
• Remove all food remnants from the cooking compartment and the appliance door before you next heat up the appliance.

If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no longer close properly during operation. This may damage the front of adjacent kitchen units.

• Keep the seal clean at all times.
• Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or missing.

1.5 Halogen Bulb

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

The bulbs in the cooking compartment get very hot. There is still a risk of burning for some time after they have been switched off.

• Do not touch the glass cover.
• Avoid contact with your skin when cleaning.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

When changing the bulb, the bulb socket contacts are live.

• Before replacing the bulb, ensure that the appliance is switched off in order to prevent a potential electric shock.
• Also unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

3.1 Disposing of Packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving Energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

• Only preheat the appliance if the recipe or the recommended settings tell you to do so. Not preheating the appliance can reduce the energy used by up to 20%.
• Use dark-coloured, black-coated or enamelled baking tins. These types of baking tin absorb the heat particularly well.
• Open the appliance door as little as possible during operation. This maintains the temperature in the cooking compartment and eliminates the need for the appliance to reheat.
• When baking multiple dishes, do so in succession or in parallel. The cooking compartment is heated after baking the first dish. This reduces the baking time for the second cake.
• If the cooking time is relatively long, you can switch the appliance off 10 minutes before the cooking time ends. There will be enough residual heat to finish cooking the dish.
• Remove any accessories that are not being used from the cooking compartment. Accessories that are not being used do not need to be heated.
• Allow frozen food to defrost before cooking. This saves the energy that would otherwise be required to defrost it.

Note: The appliance requires:

• A maximum of 1 W when the appliance is in operation with the display switched on
• A maximum of 0.5 W when the appliance is in operation with the display switched off

4.1 Control Panels

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

Controls

You can use the controls to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. On certain models, specific details such as colour and shape may differ from those pictured.

Diagram Description: Shows two control knobs labeled '1' and '2'. Knob 1 is the Function selector, and Knob 2 is the Temperature selector.

1 Function selector

Use the function selector to set the types of heating and other functions. You can turn the function selector clockwise or anti-clockwise from the zero setting 0. Depending on the appliance, the function selector can be pushed in. Press on the function selector to click it into or out of the zero setting 0. → "Types of heating and functions", Page 6

2 Temperature selector

Use the temperature selector to set the temperature for the type of heating and select settings for other functions. You can only turn the temperature selector clockwise from the zero setting until it offers resistance. You cannot turn it any further than this. Depending on the appliance, the temperature selector can be pushed in. Press on the temperature selector to click it into or out of the zero setting 0. → "Temperature and setting levels", Page 7

Types of heating and functions

To ensure that you always find the right type of heating to cook your food, we explain the differences and applications below.

Additional functions

Here, you can find an overview of other functions of your appliance.

Temperature and setting levels

There are different settings for the types of heating and functions.

Heat-up indicator

The appliance indicates when it is heating up. When the appliance is heating, the indicator lamp above the temperature selector lights up. The light goes out during pauses in the heating. When you preheat the appliance, the optimal time to place your food in the cooking compartment is when the indicator lamp first goes out.

Notes

• If the interior lighting function and a temperature are set, the heat-up indicator also lights up. The appliance does not heat up.
• If your appliance features the interior lighting function and when a temperature value is set, the heat-up indicator also lights up. The appliance does not heat up.
• Due to thermal inertia, the temperature that is displayed may differ slightly from the actual temperature inside the cooking compartment.

4.2 Cooking compartment

The functions in the cooking compartment make your appliance easier to use.

5.1 Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time

Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.

1. Remove the accessory and the leftover packaging, such as polystyrene pellets, from the cooking compartment.
2. Before heating, wipe the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Ventilate the room while the appliance is heating.
4. Set the type of heating and the temperature. → "Basic operation", Page 9

5. Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking time.
6. Wait until the cooking compartment has cooled down.
7. Clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a dish cloth.
8. Clean the accessory with soapy water and a dish cloth or a soft brush.

6.1 Switching on the appliance

• Turn the function selector to any position other than the "Off" position 0. ✅ The appliance is switched on.

6.2 Switching off the appliance

• Turn the function selector to the "Off" position 0. ✅ The appliance is switched off.

6.3 Types of heating and temperature

1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. The appliance starts heating after a few seconds.
3. When the dish is ready, switch off the appliance.

Tip: The most suitable type of heating for your food can be found in the description of the types of heating.

7.1 Setting rapid heating

To ensure an even cooking result, do not place the food in the cooking compartment until rapid heating has come to an end.

1. Use the function selector to select rapid heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature. Rapid heating starts after a few seconds. ✅ When the rapid heating process ends, the heat-up indicator goes out.
3. Use the function selector to set a suitable type of heating.
4. Place the food in the cooking compartment.

8.1 Cleaning agent

To avoid damaging the different surfaces of the appliance, do not use unsuitable cleaning agents.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

ATTENTION!

Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Do not use any special cleaners if the appliance is still warm.

Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment damages the enamel.

• Do not use oven cleaner in the cooking compartment when it is still warm.
• Remove all food remnants from the cooking compartment and the appliance door before you next heat up the appliance.

New sponge cloths contain residues from production. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Suitable cleaning agents

Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for the different surfaces on your appliance.

Follow the instructions on cleaning the appliance. → "Cleaning the appliance", Page 11

8.2 Cleaning the appliance

In order to avoid damaging the appliance, clean your appliance only as specified, and using suitable cleaning products.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.

• Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
• Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of fire!

Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.

• Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories.

Requirement: Read the information on cleaning agents. → "Cleaning agent", Page 9

1. Clean the appliance using hot soapy water and a dish cloth. For some surfaces, you can use alternative cleaning agents. → "Suitable cleaning agents", Page 10
2. Dry with a soft cloth.

8.3 Cleaning the stainless steel surfaces

1. Observe the information regarding the cleaning agents.
2. Clean using a sponge cloth and hot soapy water in the direction of the finish.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
4. Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a soft cloth.

Tip: You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products from after-sales service or the online shop.

9.1 Unhooking the rails

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

The rails can be very hot.

• Never touch the rails when they are hot.
• Allow the appliance to cool down.
• Keep children at a safe distance.

1. Lift the front rail upwards and unhook it.
2. Then push the entire rail to the front and remove it.

Diagram Description: Shows a step-by-step illustration of how to unhook and remove the oven rails.

9.2 Attaching the rails

1. First insert the rail into the rear socket, press it to the back slightly
2. and insert it into the socket at the front.

The rails fit both on the left and right sides. Shelf positions 1 and 2 are located at the bottom and shelf positions 3, 4 and 5 are located at the top.

Diagram Description: Shows a step-by-step illustration of how to attach the oven rails, indicating insertion into rear and front sockets.

10.1 Door hinges

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of injury!

When the hinges are not secured, they can snap shut with great force.

• If you open the appliance door, ensure that the locking levers are fully open or fully closed.

1. The oven door hinges each have a locking lever. When the locking levers are closed, the oven door is secured in place.
2. Open the locking levers on the left- and right-hand hinges.

Diagram Description: Shows the oven door hinge with a locking lever. Step 1 shows the lever closed, securing the hinge. Step 2 shows the lever open.

It cannot be detached.

2. When the locking levers are open in order to detach the oven door, the hinges are secured.

The hinges cannot snap shut.

10.2 Removing the appliance door

1. Open the oven door fully.

10.3 Removing the door panes

The glass panes of the oven door can be removed to make cleaning easier.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of injury!

Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.

• Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door, as they may scratch the surface.

The components in the appliance door may have sharp edges.

• Wear gloves.

1. Detach the oven door. → "Removing the appliance door", Page 12
2. Position it on a cloth with its handle pointing downwards.

10.5 Attaching the appliance door

Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal.

10.6 Additional door safety

Additional safety devices have been fitted to prevent contact with the oven doors. Always attach these safety devices when children could come near the oven. You can purchase this special accessory from after-sales service. 11023590

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

During long cooking times, the oven door may become very hot.

• Supervise small children when the oven is in operation.

11.1 Malfunctions

Replacing the oven light bulb

If the light in the cooking compartment fails, change the oven light bulb.

Note: Heat-resistant, 25-watt, 230 V halogen bulbs are available from the after-sales service or specialist retailers. Only use these bulbs. Hold the new halogen bulbs only with a clean, dry towel. This increases the service life of the bulb.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of burns!

The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.

• Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
• Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

When changing the bulb, the bulb socket contacts are live.

• Before replacing the bulb, ensure that the appliance is switched off in order to prevent a potential electric shock.
• Also unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

Requirements

• The appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
• The cooking compartment has cooled down.
• You have a new halogen bulb to replace the old one.

1. Place a tea towel in the cooking compartment to prevent damage.
2. Turn the glass cover anti-clockwise to remove it.
3. Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it.

Diagram Description: Shows steps for replacing the oven light bulb, including removing a glass cover and the bulb itself.

4. Insert the new halogen bulb and press it firmly into the socket. Make sure the pins are positioned correctly.
5. Depending on the appliance model, the glass cover may have a sealing ring. Attach the sealing ring.
6. Screw in the glass cover.
7. Remove the tea towel from the cooking compartment.
8. Connect the appliance to the power supply.

12.1 Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is certified in accordance with the guidelines on E-waste (Management) Rules 2022 which govern waste electrical and electronic equipment. The guideline provide a framework for the return and recycling of used appliances.

Note: This product doesn't contain any of hazardous substances as specified in the e-waste Management and Handling Rules 2022.

Dos

• Please visit our website https://www.bosch-home.in/metapages/e-waste-management to find out more details regarding e-waste disposal.
• Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/unrepairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.
• Consult the authorized service center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not, before discarding.
• Consult the retailer about appliance take back schemes.

Don'ts

• The product should not be opened by the user himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
• The product is not meant for resale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers/kabariwalah.
• Don't dispose of the discarded Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins.
• Don't dump the discarded Electronic Equipment in the open or in any land fill site, as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water.
• Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.

12.2 Transporting the appliance

Keep the original appliance packaging. Only transport the appliance in the original packaging. Observe the transport arrows on the packaging.

1. Secure all moving parts in and on the appliance using adhesive tape that can be removed without leaving any traces.
2. Slide all accessories, such as baking trays, into the corresponding slots with thin cardboard at the edges, in order to avoid damaging the appliance.
3. Place cardboard or similar between the front and rear side to prevent knocks against the inside of the door glass.
4. Secure the door and, if available, the top cover to the appliance sides using adhesive tape.

If the original packaging is no longer available

1. In order to guarantee sufficient protection against any transport damage, pack the appliance in protective packaging.
2. Always transport the appliance upright.
3. Do not hold the appliance by the door handle or the connections on the rear, as these could be damaged.
4. Do not place any heavy objects on the appliance.

13.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door.

Diagram Description: Shows a representation of the appliance rating plate with fields for E-Nr., FD:, Z-Nr:, and Type:.

Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

14.1 Proceed as follows:

Note: If you are using the appliance for the first time, follow this important information:

• → "Safety", Page 2
• → "Saving energy", Page 5
• → "Preventing material damage", Page 4

1. Select a suitable type of food from the overview of food.

Note: If you do not find the exact food or application that you want to prepare or implement, look for a similar dish and take the general information into consideration.

2. Remove any accessories from the cooking compartment.
3. Select suitable cookware and accessories. Use the cookware and the accessory listed in the recommended settings.
4. Only preheat the appliance if the recipe or the recommended settings tell you to do so.
5. Use the recommended settings when configuring the appliance settings.
6. ⚠️ WARNING – Risk of scalding! Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.
   • Open the appliance door carefully.
   • Keep children at a safe distance.

When the dish is ready, switch off the appliance.

14.2 Good to know

Observe this information when preparing food.

• The temperature and cooking time depend on the amount of food and the recipe. Settings ranges are specified for this reason. Select lower values first and, if required, select higher values the next time. Cooking times cannot be reduced by using higher temperatures. Doing this would mean that the food would only be cooked on the outside, and would not be fully cooked in the middle.
• The setting values apply to food placed in the cooking compartment while the cooking compartment is still cold. You can cut your energy use by up to 20%. It is not usually necessary to preheat the appliance. If you would like to preheat the oven anyway, you can reduce the indicated baking times by a few minutes. Preheating is required for some types of food. Do not place accessories into the cooking compartment until it has finished preheating.
• Remove any accessories that are not being used from the cooking compartment. This allows you to achieve optimal cooking results and save up to 20% in energy.
• Hot air gentle is an intelligent type of heating that allows you to gently cook meat, fish and baked items. The appliance optimally controls the supply of energy to the cooking compartment. The food is cooked in phases using residual heat. This means that the food remains more succulent and browns less. Depending on the preparation and food, you can save energy. If you preheat the appliance or open the appliance door before the food has finished cooking, you may not be able to achieve this result. The hot air gentle type of heating is used to measure both the energy consumption in circulating-air mode and the energy efficiency class.
• Only use original accessories. The original accessory has been tailored to the cooking compartment and the types of heating. Ensure that the accessory slides in the right way round.

Condensation

This section tells you how condensation is formed, how you can prevent damage, and how you can prevent condensation from forming. When you are cooking food in the cooking compartment, a lot of steam may form in the cooking compartment. Since your appliance is extremely energy-efficient, only a small amount of heat escapes during operation. Due to the significant differences in temperature between the appliance interior and the external parts of the appliance, condensation may build up on the appliance door, the control panel or the front panels of adjacent kitchen cabinets. The formation of condensation is a normal physical phenomenon. In order to prevent damage, wipe away the condensation. When you preheat the appliance, you reduce the build-up of condensation.

Greaseproof paper

Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for the selected temperature. Always cut the greaseproof paper to size.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of fire!

Opening the appliance door creates a draught. Greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire.

• Never place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories when preheating the appliance and while cooking.
• Always cut greaseproof paper to size and use a plate or baking tin to hold it down.

Notes on baking

When baking, use the shelf positions indicated.

Notes

• When baking on several layers, use hot air. Different food that is placed in the oven at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time. In such cases, you can remove the cooked food and continue to cook the other baking tray. If necessary, you can change the position and direction of the baking trays.
• Position baking tins/dishes either next to one another or offset on different shelves so that they are not directly one above the other in the cooking compartment. You can cut energy use by cooking different items at the same time.
• For best results, we recommend using dark-coloured metal baking tins.

Roasting and grilling on the wire rack

Roasting on the wire rack works particularly well for large poultry or for multiple pieces at the same time.

• Depending on the size and type of the food to be roasted, add up to 1/2 litre water to the universal pan. You can make a sauce from the juices that are collected. This also means that less smoke is produced and the cooking compartment does not become as dirty.
• Keep the appliance door closed when using the grill. Never grill with the appliance door open.
• Place the food to be grilled on the wire rack. In addition, slide the universal pan in at least one shelf position lower, with the slanted edge facing the appliance door. This means that any dripping fat is caught.

Roasting in cookware

If you cook food in cookware, you can remove it from the cooking compartment more easily and serve it directly in the cookware. If you cover the cookware when you cook your food, this will keep the cooking compartment cleaner.

General information about roasting in cookware

• Use heat-resistant, ovenproof cookware.
• Place the cookware onto the wire rack.
• Check in advance whether the cookware fits in the cooking compartment.
• Glass cookware is best.
• Shiny roasting dishes made from stainless steel or aluminium are not ideal. They reflect the heat like a mirror. The food cooks more slowly and does not brown as well. Increase the temperature accordingly and extend the cooking time.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roasting dishes.

Cookware without lid

• Use a deep roasting dish.
• Place the cookware onto the wire rack.
• If you do not have any suitable cookware, use the universal pan.

Cookware with lid

• Use a suitable lid that seals well.
• Place the cookware onto the wire rack.

Tips for poultry, meat and fish

Observe the instructions when preparing poultry, meat and fish

Tips for keeping acrylamide levels to a minimum when cooking

Acrylamide is harmful to your health and is produced when you cook cereal and potato products at very high temperatures.

Information for those allergic to nickel

In rare cases, small amounts of nickel may pass into the food.

Tips for roasting and braising

Use these tips for good results when roasting and braising.

Poultry

• For duck or goose, pierce the skin on the underside of the wings. This allows the fat to drain out.
• If using duck breast, score the skin. Do not turn duck breasts.
• Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if you baste it towards the end of the roasting time with butter, salted water or orange juice.

Meat

• Coat lean meat with fat as required, or separate the pieces.
• When roasting, add a little liquid if the meat is lean. Cover the base of the glass cookware with approx. 1/2 cm of liquid.
• Score the rind crosswise. If you turn the joint when cooking it, ensure that the rind is underneath to begin with.
• When the joint is ready, turn off the oven and allow it to rest for a further 10 minutes in the cooking compartment, keeping the door closed. This helps distribute the meat juices more evenly. Wrap the joint in aluminium foil if necessary. The resting time is not included in the specified cooking time.
• It is more convenient to roast and braise meat in the cookware. You can take the joint out of the cooking compartment more easily in the cookware, and prepare the sauce in the cookware itself.
• The quantity of liquid depends on the type of meat, the material the cookware is made from and on whether or not a lid is used. If you are cooking meat in an enamelled or dark-coloured metal roasting dish, it will need a little more liquid than if cooked in glass cookware.
• The liquid in the cookware evaporates as the meat roasts. Carefully pour in more hot liquid if required.
• The distance between the meat and the lid must be at least 3 cm. The meat may expand.
• To braise the meat, sear it first as required. Add water, wine, vinegar or similar for the braising liquid. The base of the cookware must be covered with 1–2 cm of liquid.

Fish

• You do not need to turn whole fish.
• Place the whole fish into the cooking compartment in swimming position with the dorsal fin facing upwards.
• Placing half a potato or a small ovenproof container in the stomach cavity of the fish provides stability.
• You can tell when the fish is cooked because the dorsal fin can be removed easily.
• When stewing, add two to three tablespoons of liquid and a little lemon juice or vinegar into the cookware.

General information

• The setting values apply to food placed in the cooking compartment while the cooking compartment is still cold.
• Observe the notes about preheating in the tables. These setting values assume that the rapid heating function is not being used.
• When baking, use the lower of the listed temperatures to begin with.

Shelf positions

Shelf positions for baking on one level:

• Universal pan/baking tray: Shelf position 3
• Baking tins on the wire rack: Shelf position 2

Note: Items that are placed in the oven on baking trays or in baking tins/dishes at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time.

Shelf positions for baking on two levels:

• Universal pan: Shelf position 3
• Baking tray: Shelf position 1

Shelf positions for baking on three levels:

• Baking tray: Shelf position 5
• Universal pan: Shelf position 3
• Baking tray: Shelf position 1

Baking with two springform cake tins:

If you can use your appliance to cook on multiple levels, position baking tins either next to one another or offset on different shelves so that they are not directly one above the other in the cooking compartment.