Bosch HBC84H501B, Instruction Manual

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Ovenware test
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The
following ovenware test is the only exception to this rule.
Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your
ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:
1.
Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to
1 minute.
2.
Check the temperature occasionally during that time.
The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.
The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are
generated.
Microwave power settings
Use the button to set the desired microwave power.
Notes
■
When you press a button, the selected power lights up.
■
The microwave power can be set to 900 watts for a
maximum of 30 minutes. With all other power settings a
maximum cooking time of 1 hour 30 minutes is possible.
Setting the microwave
Example: Microwave power 600W, cooking time 17 minutes.
1.
Set the function selector to ß .
2.
Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
The 600 W power level lights up and a suggested cooking
time is displayed.
3.
Use the
@
or
A
button to set the cooking time.
4.
Press the
n
button.
Operation begins. The cooking time starts counting down.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. Turn the
function selector to the zero position. You can stop the audible
signal by pressing the 0 button.
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the
n
button briefly. The programme will then continue.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Use the @ or A button to change
the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use
the @ or A button to set the cooking time and restart the
microwave.
Pausing operation
Press the
n
button to pause operation. Press the
n
button
to continue operation.
Cancelling operation
Press and hold the n button for approximately 4 seconds and
turn the function selector to the off position.
Notes
■
When you set the function selector to ß , the highest
microwave power setting always lights up as the suggested
setting.
■
If you open the appliance door during cooking, the fan may
continue to run.
Combined oven and microwave operation
Use the microwave at the same time as an oven operating
mode. The food becomes crispy and brown just as in the oven,
but more quickly.
You can combine all microwave power settings up to 600 W
with the oven operating modes.
Observe the instructions on ovenware in the
Microwave section.
Setting MicroCombi operation
Example: Microwave 360 W, 17 minutes and 3 Hot air
190 °C.
1.
Set the type of heating using the function selector, and the
temperature using the temperature selector.
2.
Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
A suggested cooking time appears.
3.
Use the @ or A button to set the cooking time.
4.
Press the n button.
Operation begins. The cooking time starts counting down in the
display.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Combination mode has finished. You can stop
the audible signal by pressing the
0
button.
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the n
button briefly. The programme will then continue.
Pausing operation
Press the
n
button briefly. The oven is paused. Press the
n button again to continue operation.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Use the
@
or
A
button to change
the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use
the @ or A button to set the cooking time and restart the
microwave.
Cancelling operation
Press and hold the n button for approximately 4 seconds and
turn the function selector back to the off position.
90 W for defrosting delicate foods
180 W for defrosting and continued cooking
360 W for cooking meat and heating delicate foods
600 W for heating and cooking food
900 watts for heating liquids