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9  Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

9.1 Overview of the basic settings

Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features
of your appliance.

Setting

Selection Meaning

​⁠ Button tone

¡

​⁠

1

¡

​⁠

Switch the button tone on and off.

Note: 

The button tone remains active for 

​⁠ and 

​⁠.

​⁠ Demo mode

​⁠  ​⁠  ​⁠

Activate or deactivate demo mode.

Note: 

The appliance is switched off. You can use the buttons and the display; the but-

tons do not work. Demo mode is mainly useful for dealers.

1

Factory setting (may vary according to model)

9.2 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.

To accept the basic setting, press 

​⁠.

5.

To exit the basic setting, press 

​⁠.

6.

Use the rotary selector to change to the basic set-
ting  ​⁠.

7.

To edit the basic setting, press 

​⁠.

a

The selected setting lights up on the display.

8.

Set the desired value with the rotary selector.

9.

To accept the basic setting, press 

​⁠.

10.

To exit the basic setting, press 

​⁠.

11.

To exit the basic settings menu, press 

​⁠ again.

Tip: 

The setting can be changed at any time.

9.3 Changing the signal duration

When your appliance is switched off, you hear an aud-
ible signal. You can change the duration of the signal.

Press and hold 

​⁠ for approx. six seconds.

a

The signal duration switches between short and
long.

a

The appliance applies the signal duration and dis-
plays the time.

9.4 Setting the time

Note: 

After connecting the appliance to the power or

following a power cut, a signal sounds and several
zeros are shown on the display. It may take a few
seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the
time.

1.

Press  ​⁠.

a

12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via  ​⁠.

2.

Set the clock using the rotary selector.

3.

Press  ​⁠.

9.5 Hiding the clock

To reduce the standby consumption of your appliance,
you can hide the clock.

1.

Press  ​⁠.

2.

Press 

​⁠.

To view the clock, press  ​⁠ again.

10  Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

10.1 Cleaning products

Only use suitable 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.

Summary of Contents for BFL523MS0H

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Microwave Oven BFL523MS0H en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...yees in shops offices and other commercial sec tors in agriculture by customers in hotels and other residential facilities in bed and breakfasts 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 food Class B means that the appli ance ...

Page 3: ...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 electric shock If the insulation of the power cord is dam aged this is dangerous Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or hea...

Page 4: ...ld Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot Always use oven gloves to remove cook ware or accessories from the cooking com partment Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated Always follow the instructions on the pack aging Always use oven gloves to remove the dishes from the cooking compartment The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation Never touch these...

Page 5: ...oist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed Do not store food in the cooking compartment Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it Do not place hang or support objects on the appli ance door 2 2 Microwave Follow these instructions when using the microwave ATTENTION Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks which may dama...

Page 6: ... 3 1 Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compat ible 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 Hide the clock in standby mode The appliance saves energy in standby mode Note The appliance requires A maximum of 1 W when the appliance is...

Page 7: ...lly 2 Touch fields Select functions 3 Rotary selector Set the time cooking time or automatic programmes 4 Display Display clock or cooking time Rotary selector Use the rotary selector to change the setting values that are shown on the display The rotary selector can be pushed in To engage or re lease the rotary selector push the rotary selector Automatic door opener When you press the automatic do...

Page 8: ...lean the ap pliance and accessories 5 1 Initial configuration Configure the settings for initial start up Clean the ap pliance and accessories Note After connecting the appliance to the power or following a power cut a signal sounds and several zeros are shown on the display It may take a few seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the time 1 Press a 12 00 is shown on the display The indicat...

Page 9: ...e kept at least 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 ...

Page 10: ...in 3 Use the rotary selector to set the required duration 4 If required select one of the options To save the memory and immediately start press To save the memory and not start press a If the appliance does not start the time appears on the display and the appliance saves the setting 7 2 Starting the memory It is very easy to start the saved programme Place your dish in the appliance and close th...

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 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 ...

Page 12: ...ith the rotary selector 9 To accept the basic setting press 10 To exit the basic setting press 11 To exit the basic settings menu press again Tip The setting can be changed at any time 9 3 Changing the signal duration When your appliance is switched off you hear an aud ible signal You can change the duration of the signal Press and hold for approx six seconds a The signal duration switches between...

Page 13: ... vinegar solution 3 Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart ment is cold Tip To eliminate unpleasant odours heat up a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to 2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting Al ways place a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling 4 Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth 5 Leave the...

Page 14: ...pliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff If the appliance is defective call Customer Service 11 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 in the fuse box has tripped Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box There has been a power ...

Page 15: ...hor ity This appliance is labelled in accord ance with European Directive 2012 19 EU concerning used elec trical and electronic appliances waste electrical and electronic equip ment WEEE The guideline determines the frame work for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU 13 Customer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your...

Page 16: ...nd heating Follow these tips for good results when defrosting and heating Issue Tip The food should be de frosted hot or cooked once the time has elapsed Set a longer cooking time Larger quantities and food which is piled high require longer times Issue Tip Once the time has elapsed the food should not be overheated at the edge and cooked in the middle Stir the food occasion ally Set a lower micro...

Page 17: ...rtions5 600 1 180 2 90 1 8 2 10 20 Poultry or poultry portions5 1200 1 180 2 90 1 15 2 10 20 Fish fillet fish steak or fish slices5 400 1 180 2 90 1 5 2 10 15 Vegetables e g peas 300 180 10 15 Fruit e g raspberries5 300 180 7 106 Fruit e g raspberries5 500 1 180 2 90 1 86 2 5 10 Butter defrosting7 125 1 180 2 90 1 1 2 2 3 Butter defrosting7 250 1 180 2 90 1 1 2 3 4 Loaf of bread 500 1 180 2 90 1 6...

Page 18: ...okware 2 Distribute the food flat in the cookware 3 Cover the food with a suitable lid a plate or special microwave foil 4 Start the operation 5 Turn or stir the food several times during cooking The speed at which different components of the meal heat up may vary 6 Check the temperature 7 To even out the temperature leave the heated food to stand at room temperature for approx 2 5 minutes Heating...

Page 19: ... 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 14 5 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 the microwave Food Microwave pow...

Page 20: ...at are accessible during installation may have sharp edges and may lead to cut ting injuries Wear protective gloves WARNING Risk of fire It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non approved adapters Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips 15 2 Electrical connection In order to safely connect the appliance electrically fol low these instructions WARNING Risk of electric shoc...

Page 21: ...hat was de termined 15 7 Installation dimensions in the tall unit Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clearances in a tall unit 15 8 Preparing the tall unit 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 clearance between the lower hole on the connection plate and the bottom of the fitted unit Screw the c...

Page 22: ... microwave base with the two outer screws 6 Secure the four supporting feet to the base of the microwave 15 10 Installing the appliance 1 Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance with the wall thickness 2 Note Do not trap or kink the power cable Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the right 3 Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent rally aligned ...

Page 23: ...ructions en 23 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 ...

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 9001612333 9001612333 020428 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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