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11.6 Cleaning the door panels

ATTENTION!

Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.

Do not use a glass scraper.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.

Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and
glass cleaner.

Note: 

Shadows on the door panels, which look like

streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in-
terior lighting.

3.

Dry with a soft cloth.

11.7 Cleaning aid

The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally
cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid
softens dirt by vaporising the soapy water. The dirt can
then be removed more easily.

Setting the cleaning aid

1.

Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of
water.

2.

Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.

3.

Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart-
ment.

4.

Press and hold 

​⁠ for approx. four seconds.

5.

Press 

​⁠.

a

An audible signal sounds once the cooking time
has elapsed.

6.

Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.

7.

Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open.

12  Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself.
Read the troubleshooting information before contacting
after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

Improper repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.

If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.

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 manufac-
turer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent any risk.

12.1 Malfunctions

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not
working.

The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

Connect the appliance to the power supply.

The circuit breaker is faulty.

Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

There has been a power cut.

Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.

Malfunction

1.

Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

2.

Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10 seconds.

3.

If the malfunction occurs again, call after-sales service.

Door is not fully closed.

Check whether food remains or foreign material are trapped in the door.

Food takes longer
than usual to heat up.

The microwave power setting is set too low.

Set a higher microwave power setting.

You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance.

Set a longer cooking time.
You need double the time when you have double the amount.

The food is colder than usual.

Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking.

Turntable grates or
grinds.

Dirt or debris is in the area around the turntable drive.

Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.

Summary of Contents for BFL523M Series

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Microwave Oven BFL623M BFL523M en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...ppliance works perfectly at its installation location Only use this appliance To prepare meals and drinks Under supervision Never leave the appli ance unattended when cooking for short periods For household use and similar applications such as In kitchens for employees in shops offices and other commercial sec tors in agriculture by customers in hotels and other residential facilities in bed and b...

Page 3: ...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 compart ment 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 scrap...

Page 4: ...y sealed WARNING Risk of burns Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode during heating or even afterwards Never cook eggs in their shell or heat hard boiled eggs in their shell Never cook shellfish or crustaceans Always prick the yolk of eggs before mi crowaving The skin of foods that have a peel or skin such as apples tomatoes potatoes and sausages may burst Before heating prick the peel or s...

Page 5: ...liance on a regular basis and remove any food residue immediately Always keep the cooking compartment door and door stop clean Cleaning and servicing Page 13 Never operate the appliance if the cooking compartment door is damaged Microwave energy may escape Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or the plastic door frame is damaged Any repair work must only be carried out by the af...

Page 6: ...artment Removing the transparent film from the inside of the door damages the 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 3 Environmen...

Page 7: ...y Display clock or cooking time 2 Rotary selector Set the time cooking time or automatic programmes 3 Buttons Select functions 4 Door opener Open the door Door opener When you press the door opener the appliance door springs open You can fully open the appliance door manually If you open the appliance door during operation this pauses operation When you close the appliance door the operation does ...

Page 8: ...ng for the first time Configure the settings for initial start up Clean the ap pliance and accessories 5 1 Fitting the turntable Only use your appliance when the turntable is fitted Place the turntable on the roller ring b a b 5 2 Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time Clean the cooking compartment and accessories be fore using the appliance to prepare food for the first time 1 ...

Page 9: ...2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door Not microwave safe Cookware and accessor ies Reason Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi crowaves to pass through The food hardly heats up Cookware with gold or sil ver decoration Microwaves can damage gold and silver decora tion Tip You can only use this kind of cookware if the manufacturer guarantees that it is microwave safe 6...

Page 10: ...uickStart You can use a button to start the maximum microwave power setting Press a The maximum microwave power setting is started for 30 seconds a Press again to extend the cooking time by 30 seconds in each case 7 Memory You can use the memory function to save the setting for a dish and call it up again at any time Tip If you prepare one dish often use the memory function 7 1 Saving memory setti...

Page 11: ...tanding time than smaller pieces For poultry remove the giblets after the resting time 8 Continue to prepare the food even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle 8 4 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 ...

Page 12: ...rding to model 10 2 Changing basic settings Requirement The appliance is switched off 1 Press and hold and for a few seconds a The display shows for the first basic setting 2 To edit the basic setting press a The selected setting lights up in the display 3 Use the rotary selector to set the required selection 4 To accept the basic setting press 5 To exit the basic setting press 6 Use the rotary se...

Page 13: ...otherwise specified Clean the components of the appliance with hot soapy water and a dish cloth Dry with a soft cloth 11 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 cleaners 1 Read the information on cleaning products Page 13 2 Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution 3...

Page 14: ...he appliance is defective call Customer Service 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 manufac turer s Customer Service or a similarly qualified pe...

Page 15: ...ee the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door Make a note of your appliance s details and the Cus tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly 15 How it works Here you can find the ideal settings for various dishes as well as the best accessories and cookware We have tailored these recommendations to your appli ance 15 1 What is the best way to proceed In this ...

Page 16: ... Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Whole pieces of beef veal or pork on the bone or boned 800 1 180 2 90 1 15 2 10 20 Whole pieces of beef veal or pork on the bone or boned 1000 1 180 2 90 1 20 2 15 25 Whole pieces of beef veal or pork on the bone or boned 1500 1 180 2 90 1 30 2 20 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 o...

Page 17: ...cookware or ac cessories from the cooking compartment WARNING Risk of scalding There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated This means that the liquid reaches boiling tem perature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface Even if the container only vibrates a little the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter Always place a spoon in the container when heating...

Page 18: ... base 4 Cook the food without any additional water Heating in the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food Food Amount Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Beverages1 200 ml 800 2 32 3 Beverages1 500 ml 800 3 42 3 Baby food e g baby bottles4 50 ml 360 Approx 0 55 6 Baby food e g baby bottles4 100 ml 360 Approx 15 6 Baby food e g baby bottles4 200...

Page 19: ...Cookware with lid 600 11 14 Cut the ingredients into equal sized pieces Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g Stir the food occasionally Potatoes 750 g Cookware with lid 600 15 22 Cut the ingredients into equal sized pieces Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g Stir the food occasionally Rice 125 g Cookware with lid 1 800 2 180 1 5 7 2 12 15 Add double the amount of li quid Rice 250 g Cookware wit...

Page 20: ...installing the appliance 16 1 Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery 20L 16 2 Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when in stalling the appliance The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works...

Page 21: ...stallation is dangerous Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or replace a power cable while taking into considera tion the applicable regulations Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed earthed socket If the plug is no longer accessible following installa tion an all pole isolating unit with a contact clear ance of at least 3 mm must be available on the in stallation side ...

Page 22: ... the appliance so that it does not become hot kinked or trapped 16 8 Preparing the units Install the tilt protection 16 9 Installing the appliance 1 Centre the appliance 2 Screw the appliance onto the unit For a cabinet niche of 380 2 mm use the longer screw For a cabinet niche of 362 3 mm use the shorter screw ...

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Page 24: ...ing 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 9001626621 9001626621 020307 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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