Bosch Gas Free-Standing Ranges Use And Care Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Use and Care Manual Gas Free Standing Ranges with European Convection BOSCH ...

Page 2: ...tion Warming Drawer some models 21 About the Warming Drawer 21 Operation 21 Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance 22 Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop 23 Getting the Most Out of Your Oven 24 Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer 30 Cleaning and Maintenance 31 Cleaning Cooktop 31 Cleaning Oven 33 Cleaning Drawers Storage or Warming 36 Maintenance 36 Service 38 Before Calling Service 38 i ...

Page 3: ...line any part of an appliance especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Set the burner control so that the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan If materials inside an oven or warming drawer should ignite keep door closed Turn off the appliance and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box Use ...

Page 4: ...PAN You may be burned c DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will result d Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available nearby highly visible and easily accessible near the oven e Use an extinguisher ONLY if 1 You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it 2 The fire is small and contained in the area where it started 3...

Page 5: ... unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes Do not leave open doors unattended Do not heat or warm unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact the heating elements Always turn hood ON when cooking at high he...

Page 6: ...an around the burner and burner ports After cleaning check for proper operation Keep oven free from grease build up Do not place food directly on oven bottom Follow the manufacturer s directions when using cooking or roasting bags Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan Use Proper Pan Size The use of undersized cookware will expose...

Page 7: ...ce unless specifically recom mended in this manual Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service cen ter In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously If this happens during self clean disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously Discon nect appliance from the power supply ...

Page 8: ...or Lock not visible not shown Literature Package not shown Broil Burner top of oven interior not shown Oven Lights 1 or 2 varies by model oven back wall not shown Convection Fan and Element oven back walt not shown The cooktop has sealed gas burners As a result there are no parts under the cooktop to clean disassemble or adjust Spills stay on top of the cooktop where they are easier to wipe up I I...

Page 9: ...cision Burner Oven Racks The cooktop uses electronic ignitors to light the burners There is no pilot light Each burner has its own ignitor For proper operation keep the ignitor clean and dry It is necessary to clean these when there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even though the ignitor clicks Caution All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on Do not touch any of the b...

Page 10: ...ht and flat not crooked Extension Oven Rack some mod els Back of rack Insert rack with the back of the rack toward the back wall of the range Figure 4 Inserting a Rack Removing Flat Racks From Oven 1 Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you 2 When the stop is reached tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out The Full Extension Rack allows for easier access to cooking foods The ...

Page 11: ...e in the closed position top side up 2 Rotate one side of top rack towards you until it is past the stop ball 3 Pull the rack up and out rotated side first Closed Position Back of Rack Front of Rack Figure 6 Disassembly Reassembly CAUTION Always verify that top rack is installed correctly after reassembly The back edges of the top rack must be under the rack guide on the bottom rack DO NOT simply ...

Page 12: ...the oven as a trivet or cooling rack Figure 8 Half Oven Rack Oven Bottom Oven Vent Automatic Shutoff Figure 9 Half Oven Rack in Use Caution Do not place food directly on oven bottom Do not use alumi num foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire The oven ven...

Page 13: ...ture These can be changed when a different one is needed Flashing Symbol or Number Signals an incomplete setting and calls for another step or START to be pressed F Number Codes These codes display when there is a problem with the range The convection fan operates during any convection mode including dehydrate When the oven is operating in the convection mode the fan will turn off automati cally w...

Page 14: ...aining the timer also displays seconds Press Time to access the timers Warming Drawer Indicator Indicates that the warming drawer some models is on Also displays the warming drawer setting The Clock You control the operation of the range by using the touch pads dial and control knobs The touchpads in conjunction with the dial are used to select an oven mode set the oven temperature set the time s ...

Page 15: ... be seen in the display Turn knob slowly and wait approximately one second for display to show next feature 3 Press START to choose the function 4 Turn knob to desired setting and press START When all settings for the function are complete SELECT FUNCTION flashes again 5 Press OFF to exit the Select Functions Menu The volume of the control beep can be changed from LOW softest to HIGH loudest The c...

Page 16: ...oven temperature if food is consistently too brown or too light 1 Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu 2 Turn knob clockwise until OVEN TEMP OFFSET is displayed 3 Press START 0 F is displayed 4 Turn the knob to the right to increase temperature to 25 F and to the left to decrease to 25 F The temperature changes by 5 F increments 5 Press START to accept a temperature change This feature is used to change a...

Page 17: ... Press START BAKE will show in display and temperature will flash 6 Turn knob to set oven temperature 7 Turn oven light on if desired press LIGHT Note The light cannot be changed after this point It will stay on or off as selected during the entire Sabbath mode 8 Press START Oven starts after 5 seconds Sabbath Feature is activated for both the warming drawer and the oven The oven and warming drawe...

Page 18: ... all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual infor mation prior to operating Operation Cooktop This section explains how to operate the cooktop See Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop on page 23 for guidelines to improve cooktop results About the Cooktop Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as boiling frying simmer ing steaming and sauteing Operation Setting the Burner Heat Le...

Page 19: ...pop may be louder with LP gas than with natural gas This is normal Operation Oven About the Oven This section explains how to operate the oven See Getting the Most Out of Your Oven on page 24 for guidelines to improve oven results Operation Setting the Cooking Mode and Temperature CAUTION Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appli ance especially surface unit drip b...

Page 20: ...re the cooking mode was to indicate that the oven is off but still hot When the oven temperature drops below 176 F HOT is no longer seen in the display Notes If you do not finish setting the timer the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set the time Press OFF to exit the TIMER mode Selecting OFF when not setting the timer will turn the oven off Turn the knob to display the time of day or ...

Page 21: ...o select desired temperature Note Time required for the oven to reach temperature must be included in the set cooking time 6 8 9 Press TIME TIMED BAKE appears Press TIME SET BAKE TIME appears in the display and minutes flash Set minutes Press TIME Hours Flash Set hours Press START TIMED BAKE appears in display and the oven begins to preheat After cooking is complete display flashes TIME COOK END a...

Page 22: ...obe temperature can only be set when the probe is installed in the oven 3 Press COOKING MODE and select BAKE CONVECTION BAKE or CON VECTION ROAST 4 Press START The default oven temperature will appear 5 Turn knob to change oven temperature if necessary 6 Touch START 7 Turn knob to set the probe temperature desired end temperature of the food 8 Press START The chosen oven temperature is displayed i...

Page 23: ...side 2 9 1 2 x 15 Pyrex 4 quart dishes side by side 4 10 1 2 plates single or stacked 3 11 plates single or stacked Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer has three settings Low Medium and High These icons are seen in the display when the corresponding setting is selected For recommended settings see Warming Drawer Chart on page 30 I__I Medium I_ I I 1 High Figure 13 Warming Drawer Settings Op...

Page 24: ... drawer does not operate with the Sabbath feature unless the feature is also activated in the oven See Setting the Sabbath Feature for both the Warming Drawer and the Oven on page 15 1 Turn the warming drawer on the desired heat level 2 Activate the Sabbath Feature See Set the Sabbath Feature on page 14 When Only Using the Warming Drawer When Using the Warming Drawer and the Oven Crisping Stale It...

Page 25: ...tting depends on type and quality of pan See Selecting Cookware type quantity and temperature of the food burner used and the cook s preference Table 3 Cooking Guide Bringing water to boil Pan frying sauteing browning meat deep fat frying Most frying eggs pancakes slow boil Simmering finish cooking covered foods steaming Melting butter and chocolate High Med High Med Med Low Low Cookware Selection...

Page 26: ...nd pressure canners must have the same features as described above Use only a flat bottomed wok Getting the Most Out of Your Oven Oven Cooking Guide Rack Position Multiple Rack Cooking Pan Placement RACK POSITION 6 highest position melting cheese broiling thin foods RACK POSITION 5 broiling most meats toasting bread RACK POSITION 4 broiling thicker meats RACK POSITION 3 most baked goods when bakin...

Page 27: ...Note Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe some models A hot oven will impair your ability to easily connect the probe to the receptacle and to insert it into the meat The oven is well insulated and the retained heat will continue to cook the meat after the oven has shut off For this reason remove the meat from the oven as soon as the control beeps Since meat continues to coo...

Page 28: ... serve Warming mode temperatures are 140 220 F Default temperature is 170 Foods that must be kept moist should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil Convection Bake CAUTION When using Warm mode follow these guidelines Do not use the Warm Mode to heat cold food Be sure to maintain proper food temperature The USDA recommends hold ing hot food at 140 F or warmer DO NOT warm food for longer than one ...

Page 29: ...esh 3 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 350 18 21 350 37 43 350 39 43 400 450 45 55 400 68 78 375 400 6 11 375 400 10 15 375 29 36 400 20 24 400 425 14 18 375 400 45 55 400 425 11 15 450 16 20 425 475 23 26 450 475 12 15 a This temperature must be manually reduced by 25 F if the Automatic Convection Conversion feature has been turned off b This chart is a guide Actual times depend on the mixes or recipe...

Page 30: ...ner Convection Roast Convection Roast uses heat from the lower burner and an element behind the backwall The heat is also circulated by the convection fan The result is a crispier exterior that seals in juices The Convection Roast mode is well suited to pre paring tender cuts of meat and poultry The benefits of Convection Roasting include As much as 25 faster cooking than standard Roasting Baking ...

Page 31: ...with heat from an electric element behind the back wall of the oven The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan Use dehydrate to dry and or preserve foods such as fruits vegetables and herbs This mode holds an optimum low temperature 100 F 160 F while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture The oven will stay on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically Note ...

Page 32: ...sley thyme fennel Basil Rinse and dry with paper towel Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from top Spray with water shake off moisture and pat dry Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer Dry at 100 F for Crisp and brittle 3 5 hours Dry at 100 F for Crisp and brittle 3 5 hours General Tips Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended settings To keep several different foods hot set the tempera...

Page 33: ...resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health Heated cleaner can chemically attack and damage surface Caution All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use Daily Cleaning Cleaning Guidelines Avoid these Cleaners Wipe with a warm soapy water Rinse and dry After a spill or boilover turn off the burner and allow the cooktop to cool...

Page 34: ...pers Friend Clean ports with a stiff nylon bris tle toothbrush to clean port open ings Do not scratch or gouge the port openings Carefully reassemble the burner when finished Verify that the burner cap is properly seated Do not use a toothpick it may break off Acidic and sugar laden spills deteriorate the porcelain enamel Remove soil immediately Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot porcelain Do n...

Page 35: ...r from igniting For proper burner performance keep ignitors clean and dry Remove any lint that may remain after cleaning Daily Cleaning Cleaning Guidelines Avoid these cleaners Table 10 Oven Cleaning Chart Daily cleaning of the inside of the oven is not necessary When soil builds up use the self clean function as explain in Self Cleaning the Oven on page 34 See Oven Cleaning Chart on page 33 for i...

Page 36: ...e up during the Self Clean cycle depending on the content and amount of soil remaining in the oven If a flame persists turn off the oven and allow it to cool before opening the door to wipe up the excessive food soil The oven door locks at the beginning of the self clean cycle The oven light does not operate during this mode During Self Clean the kitchen should be well ventilated to help eliminate...

Page 37: ...ght bulb and cover in place Important Do not use Commercial Oven Cleaners on the self clean oven or any part because they will damage the finish or part 2 3 5 6 Press COOKING MODE Turn knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears Press START The default cleaning time is 4 hours To change cleaning time turn knob to change number of hours Otherwise continue to step 4 Press START SELF CLEAN flashes Press START...

Page 38: ...hich will settle in the bottom of the oven If this happens remove ash with a damp cloth before using the oven 3 Wipe rack edges with cooking oil to allow for proper glide Wipe off excess After self cleaning the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge rinsed and dried If stubborn soil remains follow the guidelines on this page Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil R...

Page 39: ... using both hands pull the door straight out of the hinge slots Hold firmly the door is heavy 6 Place the door in a convenient and stable loca tion for cleaning 1 Holding the door firmly in both hands place hinges in hinge slots 2 Open door all the way to expose hinges and slots Push lever one on each hinge away from you back toward range 3 After moving the hinge brackets back down into position b...

Page 40: ... to boil Knob s are in the light position Turn knobs to the OFF position or to desired flame setting Moisture has accumulated inside the ignitor Turn both front burners to the highest setting for 15 20 minutes then turn to OFF Gas is turned off Make sure the gas shut off valve is in the ON position and the gas supply to the house is not shut off Unit is not hooked up to the gas supply Call gas com...

Page 41: ...roper electrical power to the oven Be sure oven temperature has been selected Adjust oven calibration if necessary see Change the Oven Temperature Offset on page 14 Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack posi tion Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack position Check Getting the Most Out of Your Oven on page 24 for tips and suggestions Adjust oven calibration if necessary see Change th...

Page 42: ...o avoid chipping theporcelain Thisisafaultcode Press Offtoclearthedisplay andstopbeeping Reset ovenifnecessary Iffaultcoderemains andbeepcontinues record fault code cancel ovenandcallauthorized service technician Thisisnormal witha newrange andwilldisappear afterafewuses Oper atingtheself clean cyclewillalso burn off thesmellmorequickly Besurethatpadisclean Touch thecenter ofthetouchpad Usetheflat...

Page 43: ... original part for purposes of this warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such parts Bosch s sole liability and responsibility hereunder is to repair manu facturer defective Product only using a Bosch authorized service provider during normal business hours For safety and property damage concerns Bosch highly recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yours...

Page 44: ... visits where there is nothing wrong with the Product correc tion of installation problems you are solely responsible for any structure and set ting for the Product including all electrical plumbing or other connecting facilities for proper foundation flooring and for any alterations including without limitation cabinetry walls floors shelving etc and resetting of breakers or fuses TO THE EXTENT A...

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Page 46: ...nve nte d fo r life 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 800 944 2904 www boschappliances com 9000155044 5VOAQ6 Rev B 01 08 BSH Home Appliances Corporation 2007 All rights reserved Litho in USA ...

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