Bosch HB.64B Series, Instruction Manual

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Defrosting
Defrosting time depends on the type and amount of food.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packet.
Remove the frozen items from the packet and place them in an
appropriate pan on the shelf.
Place the bird on a plate with the breast facing down.
Note.
The oven light does not come on until reaching 60 °C.
This helps achieve optimum precise regulation.
Drying
Use only fruit and vegetables that are in perfect condition and
wash them thoroughly first.
Drain well and dry thoroughly.
Place the universal tray on level 3 and the shelf on level 1.
Cover the universal tray and shelf with special baking
parchment or greaseproof paper. .
Note: If the fruit or vegetables contain a lot of juice or water,
they will have to be turned over several times. Once dried,
remove them from the paper immediately.
Jam making
For cooking, the jars and the elastic bands must be clean and
in perfect condition. Whenever possible, use jars of equal sizes.
The values in the tables are given for round 1-Litre jars.
Caution!
Do not use larger or taller jars. Their lids could explode.
Only use fruit and vegetables that are in good condition. Clean
them well.
The times given in tables are only given as an indication. These
can vary according to the outside temperature, number of jars,
quantity and temperature of the jar content. Before turning off
the appliance, ensure the jars have begun to bubble.
Preparation
1.
Tip the fruit or vegetable into the jars but do not fill them to
the brim.
2.
Clean the edges of the jars; these must be clean.
3.
Place a cover and wet elastic band on each jar.
4.
Close the jars with clamps.
Do not place more than six jars in the oven at the same time.
Setting
1.
Place the universal tray on level 2. Place the jars on the tray
so that they do not touch each other.
2.
Pour ½ litre of water (approx. 80 °C) on the universal tray.
3.
Close the oven door.
4.
Position the control knob to bottom heat position
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5.
Set the temperature between 170 and 180 ºC.
Jam making
After approximately 40 - 50 minutes, bubbles begin to form
rapidly. Switch the oven off
Take the jars out of the oven after approximately
25 - 35 minutes (the residual heat is used in this time). If these
are allowed to cool in the oven for more time, this could
promote the formation of germs making the jam acidic.
Food Accessories Level Type of heating Temperature
Delicate frozen products
E. g. cream cakes, custard tarts, chocolate or sugar coated cakes,
fruit, etc.
Shelf 1
<
30 ºC
Other frozen products
Chicken, sausage and meat, bread and rolls, cakes and other
pastries
Shelf 1
<
50 °C
Food Level Type of heating Temperature in °C Cooking time, hours
600 g of sliced apples 1+3
<
80 approximately 5 h
800 g of pears cut into chunks 1+3
<
80 approximately 8 h
1.5 kg of cherries 1+3
<
80 approximately 8-10 h
200 g of cleaned, fresh herbs 1+3
<
80 approximately 1½ h
Fruit in 1 L jars from when bubbles start to appear Residual heat
Apples, gooseberries, strawberries To switch off approx. 25 minutes
Cherries, apricots, peaches, gooseberries To switch off approx. 30 minutes
Apple, pear or cherry puree To switch off approx. 35 minutes