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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

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4  Familiarising yourself with your appliance

4.1 Control panel

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

Note: 

On certain models, specific details such as col-

our and shape may differ from those pictured.

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4

3

1

Automatic door opener

Open the door automatically.

2

Touch fields

Select functions.

3

Rotary selector

Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.

4

Display

Display clock or cooking time.

Touch fields

Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a
function, touch the relevant field.

90–800

Select the microwave power in watts.
Select the automatic programmes.
Select the weight for the pro-
grammes.
Select the grill.

Set or display the time.
Start the operation.
Select "Memory".
Stop or pause the operation.
Open the appliance door.

Summary of Contents for BEL523MS0B

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Microwave Oven BEL523MS0B en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...repare meals and drinks Under supervision Never leave the appli ance unattended when cooking for short periods In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level This appliance complies with the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11 It is a group 2 class B product Group 2 means that mi crowaves are produced for the purpose of heating fo...

Page 3: ...harp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance 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 Cracks splinters or breaks in the glass turntable are dangerous Never allow hard objects to strike the turntable Handle the turntable with care WARNING Risk of electri...

Page 4: ...ick the yoke when baking or poaching eggs The skin of foods that have a peel or skin such as apples tomatoes potatoes and sausages may burst Always prick the peel or skin before heating Heat is not distributed evenly through baby food Never heat baby food in closed containers Always remove the lid or teat Stir or shake well after heating Check the temperature before giving the food or drink to a c...

Page 5: ...ur after sales service if mainten ance or repair work is needed 2 Preventing material damage 2 1 General ATTENTION When the cooking compartment is hot any water in side it will create steam The change in temperature may cause damage Never pour water into the cooking compartment when it is still hot The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion Always wipe away th...

Page 6: ...he appliance door Never remove the transparent film on the inside of the door Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may damage the turntable drive Monitor the cooking process Set a shorter cooking time first and if necessary in crease the cooking time Never use the appliance without the turntable Using unsuitable cookware may result in damage When using the grill the microwave combi...

Page 7: ...2 5 4 3 1 Automatic door opener Open the door automatically 2 Touch fields Select functions 3 Rotary selector Set the time cooking time or automatic programmes 4 Display Display clock or cooking time Touch fields Touch fields are touch sensitive surfaces To select a function touch the relevant field 90 800 Select the microwave power in watts Select the automatic programmes Select the weight for th...

Page 8: ...e cooling fan switches on and off as required The cooking compartment remains cold during mi crowave operation Despite this the cooling fan will still switch on Note The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off 4 4 Condensation Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking Condensa tion is normal and does not adversely affect applianc...

Page 9: ... cooking time 800 W for 30 minutes 600 W for 60 minutes 90 W 360 W 180 W for 99 minutes 7 2 Microwave safe cookware and accessories To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli ance it is important to use the right cookware and ac cessories Note Read the manufacturer s instructions before us ing any cookware in the microwave If in doubt carry out a cookware test Microwave safe Cookware and ac...

Page 10: ... the information in the recommended settings How it works Page 17 1 Follow the safety instructions Page 4 2 Read the safety instructions and the section on how to prevent material damage Page 5 3 Read the information on microwave safe cookware and accessories Page 9 4 Use the buttons to set the required microwave power setting 5 Use the rotary selector to set the required duration Note If you open...

Page 11: ...ess a If the appliance does not start the time appears on the display and the appliance saves the setting 9 2 Starting the memory It is very easy to start the saved programme Place your dish in the appliance and close the appliance door 1 Press a The saved settings are displayed 2 Press 9 3 Pausing operation 1 Press or open the appliance door a The indicator light lights up via 2 To continue the o...

Page 12: ...h thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle 10 5 Cooking with the automatic programmes With the three cooking programmes you can cook rice potatoes or vegetables Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kg Information P05 Rice With lid 0 05 0 20 For rice use a large deep dish Do not use any boil in the bag rice For every 100 g rice add twice to three times the amount of water P06 Potat...

Page 13: ... setting may vary according to model 11 2 Changing basic settings Requirement The appliance is switched off 1 Press and hold and for a few seconds a The display shows the first basic setting 2 Press a The current value flashes on the display 3 Set the desired value with the rotary selector 4 Press a The appliance implements the setting 5 Press Tip The setting can be changed at any time 11 3 Changi...

Page 14: ...leaning products Page 14 2 Observe the information on cleaning the appliance components or surfaces 3 Unless otherwise specified Clean the components of the appliance with hot soapy water and a dish cloth Dry with a soft cloth 12 3 Cleaning the cooking compartment ATTENTION Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart ment Do not use oven spray abrasive materials or other aggressive oven clea...

Page 15: ...ater 2 Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling 3 Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart ment 4 Set the microwave power setting to 600 W 5 Set the duration to three minutes 6 Press a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed 7 Once the duration has elapsed keep the door closed for a further three minutes 8 Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth 9...

Page 16: ...ault recurs call the after sales service The appliance is not in operation A cooking time is shown in the display The settings area has been activated accidentally Press was not pressed after the setting was implemented Press or delete the setting by pressing Three zeros flash on the display There has been a power cut Reset the time Initial configuration Page 8 An is shown on the display Demo mode...

Page 17: ... the cooking compartment 2 Select a type of food from the recommended set tings 3 Add the food to a suitable tableware Microwave safe cookware and accessories Page 9 4 Always place the cookware on the turntable 5 Set the appliance according to the recommended settings Time ranges are often specified in the recommen ded settings Set the shorter cooking time first If ne cessary increase the cooking ...

Page 18: ...0 30 Meat in pieces or slices of beef veal or pork 200 1 180 2 90 1 21 2 4 6 Meat in pieces or slices of beef veal or pork 500 1 180 2 90 1 51 2 5 10 Meat in pieces or slices of beef veal or pork 800 1 180 2 90 1 81 2 10 15 Minced meat mixed2 3 200 90 104 Minced meat mixed2 3 500 1 180 2 90 1 54 2 10 15 Minced meat mixed2 3 800 1 180 2 90 1 84 2 10 20 Poultry or poultry portions5 600 1 180 2 90 1 ...

Page 19: ...r Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids This will prevent delayed boiling ATTENTION Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane Metal e g a spoon in a glass must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door 1 Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in m...

Page 20: ...in the glass 2 Do not overheat alcoholic drinks 3 Check the food occasionally 4 Heat up baby food without the teat or lid 5 Always shake the food well after heating 6 Always check the temperature 7 Separate the slices of meat 8 Add a little liquid to the food 16 5 Cooking With your appliance you can cook food Cooking food WARNING Risk of burns Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot...

Page 21: ...o the food Fish fillet gratinated 400 g Cookware without lid 360 10 15 Defrost frozen fish before cooking Fish skewers 4 5 pieces Wire rack 180 10 15 Use wooden skewers Bake sweet e g quark bake with fruit 1000 g Cookware without lid 360 30 35 The maximum thickness of the food is 5 cm Bake savoury from raw ingredients e g pasta bake 1000 g Cookware without lid 360 30 35 Sprinkle cheese over the fo...

Page 22: ...mpote 500 g Cookware with lid 600 9 12 Sweet food e g pud ding instant 500 ml Cookware with lid 600 6 8 Stir the pudding two to three times using the whisk 1 Carefully stir the food occasionally 16 6 Test dishes These overviews have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN 60350 1 2013 or IEC 60350 1 2011 and EN 60705 2012 IEC 60705 2010 Cooking with ...

Page 23: ...decor ative door or the door of a kitchen unit There is a risk of overheating Cut out work on the units should be carried out before installing the appliance Remove any shavings Otherwise the correct opera tion of electrical components may be ad versely affected Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered un der the warrant...

Page 24: ...llation dimensions and the safety clearances in an upper cabinet 17 6 Preparing the upper cabinet 1 Determine the wall thickness of the unit An x value is assigned to the wall thickness 2 Note The x value corresponds to the distance between the lower edge of the connection plate and the bottom of the fitted unit Screw the connection plate tightly into the upper unit When doing so observe the x val...

Page 25: ...ve the cover at the base of the microwave 3 Screw the middle screw tightly on the base of the microwave 4 Loosen the two outer screws on the microwave base 5 Secure the built in frame on the microwave base with the two outer screws 6 Secure the four supporting feet to the base of the microwave 17 10 Installing the appliance 1 Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance with the wall thicknes...

Page 26: ...he unit and move it to the right 3 Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent rally aligned 4 Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3 mm 5 Remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door ...

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Page 28: ...ooking for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory 9001610814 9001610814 010316 en Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY ww...

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