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Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual

1.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.

Read and follow the specific  “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX-
CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,“

 found on

Page 3.

3.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding In-
structions” found in Installation Instructions.

4.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the Installation Instructions.

5.

Do not cover or block any openings on this appli-
ance.

6.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive
chemicals, vapors, or nonfood products in this
appliance. This  type of oven is specifically de-
signed to heat or cook. It is not designed for in-
dustrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and may result in radiator leaks.

7.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together upon closing the door, use only
mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.

8.

Do not allow children to use this appliance un-
less closely supervised by an adult.

9.

Liquids that are superheated beyond boiling can
erupt or splash when moved or stirred. To avoid
this and to reduce the risk of injury:

(a)

Do not overheat the liquid.

(b)

Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating.

(c)

After heating, allow the container to stand

Important Safety Instructions

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use it with as much care as you use with a range or any
other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

!

WARNING

Microwave Safety

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in the microwave oven for a short time be-
fore removing the container.

(d)

Use extreme care when inserting a utensil
into the hot liquid.

10. Avoid using corrosive vapors, such as sulfide and

chloride.

11. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (es-

pecially cylindrical-shaped containers) may be-
come overheated. The liquid may splash out with
a loud noise during or after heating or when add-
ing ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in
harm to the oven and possible injury. For best
results in all containers, stir the liquid several times
before heating. Always stir liquid several times
between reheating.

12. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow-neck

bottles, sealed containers and closed glass jars
may explode and should not be heated in this
oven.

13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a)

Do not overcook food. Carefully attend ap-
pliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to fa-
cilitate cooking.

(b)

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plas-
tic bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)

If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d)

Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-
sils or food in the cavity when not in use.

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure

to excessive microwave energy, observe the following:

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Summary of Contents for HMB402

Page 1: ... HMB405 HMB406 PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING IMPORTANT Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector s use INSTALLER Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference ...

Page 2: ...al will help you easily operate and care for your oven for years of satisfaction Please contact us if you have any questions or comments Phone us at 1 800 828 9165 or reach us through our website at www bosch usa com You may write to us at Customer Support Call Center Bosch 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 Always include the model number and serial number with all communications Sinc...

Page 3: ... Cooking in the Microwave 9 Using Your Microwave Oven 10 17 Before Operating 10 Setting the Clock 10 Child Lock 10 Using the Timer 10 Timed Cooking 11 Manual Defrost 11 Popcorn 11 Power Level Recommendations 12 Smart Sensor Recommendations 13 Auto Cook 14 Reheat 14 Personal Choice Features 15 Defrosting 16 Quick Defrost 16 Auto Defrost 16 Multi Stage Cooking 17 Cooking Tips 18 19 Meat 18 Poultry 1...

Page 4: ...ns Therefore please 1 Fill in the registration card and mail it to us The registration card is packed with this manual in the plastic bag 2 If you are not the original purchaser of this appliance or if the card is missing please establish your ownership by writing to us at Bosch Microwave Registration 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 3 When writing to us about your oven please be sur...

Page 5: ...2 DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive hub Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press START 3 Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven Do not substitute any other glass tray 4 If the Glass Tray is hot allow to cool before clean ing or...

Page 6: ...ny other cooking device When using this electric appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions WARNING Microwave Safety Page 4 in the microwave oven for a short time be fore removing the container d Use extreme care when inserting a utensil into the hot liqu...

Page 7: ... oven is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Children and pets should not be left alone or un Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance attended in the area where the appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Never use the oven to warm or heat a room Such use can damage the oven p...

Page 8: ...hoice Popcorn Reheat Quick Defrost Auto Defrost Smart Sensor Timer Clock Cook Time Auto Cook Power Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Plus Time Start Stop Clear Microwave Specifications The International Electrotechnical Commission s IEC standardized method for measuring output wattage AC Line Voltage 120V 60Hz AC Power Required 13 AMPS Microwave Wattage Output 1100 watts IEC Test Procedure Operating Frequ...

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Page 10: ...e puncture whole egg yolks before cooking to prevent explosion Home Canning use plastic ties or cotton string to close oven cooking bags stir liquids before and after heating to help prevent eruption cut open baked items with fillings to allow steam to escape and avoid burns check temperatures before eating Pizza sauce can become extremely hot place baby food in a small dish and heat gently stir o...

Page 11: ...istant non metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test cookware before using follow these steps 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place cup in the oven next to the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking Not Recommended for Microwa...

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Page 13: ... for Timed Cooking enter the estimated defrosting time and then touch 3 for 30 power level For raw or cooked foods a good rule is to defrost approximatelyfourminutesperpound Forexample for 1 pound of pasta sauce defrost for four minutes Always check food periodically stirring rotating or separating defrosted portions of food If food is not defrosted at end of defrost time set the oven at Power Lev...

Page 14: ...er cuts of meat Whole poultry 9 90 Reheating rice pasta and vegetables 8 80 Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches 7 70 Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes Cooking cakes and breads Melting chocolate 6 60 Cooking veal Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard 5 50 Cooking ham whole poultry and lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 40 Thawing meat poultry and seafood 3 30 Cooking ...

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Page 16: ... Remove from package and place on plate 1 to 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count each as two when entering 2 3 ounces each quantity 3 Fresh Remove from package and place on plate 1 to 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count each as two when entering 2 3 ounces each quantity 4 Beverage Place container on turntable Be careful liquids can become 1 to 2 cups super...

Page 17: ... 5 DEMO ON OFF 1 Demo On 2 Demo Off NOTE When the power cord is first plugged in the default settings are Sound On Clock On Normal Speed LBS Demo Off Example To select Kg unit Example To turn off beeper sound 1 Touch Five modes show PERSONAL CHOICE 2 Enter number to SOUND ON TOUCH 1 select sound mode OFF TOUCH 2 Touch 1 3 Enter number to SOUND OFF turn sound off Touch 2 PROCEDURE DISPLAY NOTE To t...

Page 18: ...efrosting levels are provided for foods weighing 0 1 6 0 pounds 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Quick Defrost This feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for one pound of frozen food Defrosting For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from original wrapping or packaging For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrost ing scrape...

Page 19: ...ch START When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage Beeps sound at the end ENTER COOKING TIME Multi Stage Cooking For best results some recipes call for different power levels during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to two stages Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle 3 ...

Page 20: ...its shape poultry has a tendency to cook un evenly especially in very bony parts Periodic turn ing helps to cook these areas evenly 6 Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eat ing Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear Pierc...

Page 21: ...g Recommen dations before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily Fresh Fish Cooking Recommendations Microwave Cooking Time Standing Fish Power Per Pound Butter and Lemon Juice Time Fish Fillets 10 41 2 to 8 minutes Add butter as desired 2 to 3 minutes 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 15 to 30 ml Whole Mackerel 10 41 2 to 8 mi...

Page 22: ... Like any other cooking appliance it is possible to overcook food is cooked for too long food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking When the oven is plugged into wall outlet The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily for the first time it did not work properly bec...

Page 23: ...en by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested time discontinue cooking Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels Overcooking could result in an oven fire Why do baked apples sometimes burst The peel has not been removed from the top half of ea...

Page 24: ... or stir the food during the defrosting cycle WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide ...

Page 25: ...n warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Outside Oven Surfaces Clean with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings Menu Label Do not remove Wipe with damp cloth Oven Door Wipe with a soft cloth when steam ac cumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door During cooking es pecially under high humidity c...

Page 26: ...warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province 1 Service by an unauthorized agency Damage or repairsduetoservicebyanunauthorizedagencyor use of unauthorized parts 2 Service visits to Teach you how to use the appliance Correcttheinstallation Youareresponsiblefor providingelectricalwiringandotherconnecting facili...

Page 27: ...Canada Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax use your fax handset and phone 775 833 3600 Use code 8030 BSH Home Appliances Corp Bosch Customer Support Call Center 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 800 828 9165 9000002506 Rev A 2003 BSH Home Appliances Corp Litho U S A 12 03 Printed in Korea P NO 3828W5A3634...

Page 28: ...a menu with available food categories food amounts or weight of foods will scroll in display Select food category and food weight Cooking will begin immediately Example To cook 4 slices of bacon Touch AUTO COOK Touch 1 through 4 Cooking begins NOTE Refer to the Cooking Guide on microwave oven for food categories available in each mode REHEAT SMART SENSOR AUTO COOK QUICK DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Use co...

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