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Troubleshooting

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12.6 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.

12.7 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.

13  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.

13.1 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 FFL023M Series

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Microwave Oven FFL023M FFL053M en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...lies 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 is suitable for private households 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 inad equate experience...

Page 3: ...ower 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 WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from chil dren Do not let children play with packaging ma terial Ch...

Page 4: ...may cause burns to the skin Never dry food or clothing with the appli ance Never heat up slippers pillows filled with grain or cereal sponges damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance The appliance must only be used to pre pare food and drink The microwave appliance becomes very hot in combination with another type of heating If the appliance is operated in combination mode due to the tem...

Page 5: ...l 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 Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may cause sparks which will damage the appliance Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance Operating the appliance without food ...

Page 6: ...ion is dangerous Connect and operate the appliance only in accord ance with the specifications on the rating plate Connect the appliance to a power supply with al ternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed Never equip the appliance with an external switch ing device e g a ti...

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 6 1 Fitting the turntable Only use your appliance when the turntable is fitted Place the turntable on the roller ring b a b 6 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 7...

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 8 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 8 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 9 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: ...ording 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 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 s...

Page 13: ...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 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 16 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 16 1 What is the best way to proceed In this ...

Page 16: ...nces use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods 4 Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it defrosts Turn large pieces of food several times 5 To even out the temperature leave the defrosted food to stand at room temperature for approx 10 20 minutes You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point You can continue to cook the meat even if a small se...

Page 17: ...ed parts 6 Carefully stir the food occasionally 7 Remove all packaging 8 Only defrost cakes without icing whipped cream gelatine or custard 9 Separate the pieces of cake 16 4 Heating With your appliance you can heat food Heating food WARNING Risk of burns Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac cessories from the cooking compartment WA...

Page 18: ...600 600 14 17 Creamed spinach4 450 600 11 16 1 Separate the pieces of meat when stirring 2 Add a little liquid to the food 3 Pour water into the dish so that it covers the 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...

Page 19: ...resh 500 g Cookware with lid 600 10 15 Stir the food occasionally Potatoes 250 g Cookware with lid 600 8 10 Cut the ingredients into equal sized pieces Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g Stir the food occasionally Potatoes 500 g 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 li...

Page 20: ...r Pyrex dish on the turntable Meatloaf 600 23 28 Place a Pyrex dish on the turntable Defrosting with the microwave Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food Food Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Note Meat 1 180 2 90 1 5 7 2 10 15 Place the Pyrex dish 22 cm dia meter on the turntable ...

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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 9001625688 9001625688 020127 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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