Bosch HBN 43M 550 A - Manual

Your new cooker Here you will learn more about your new oven. The control panel and its switches and indicators are explained here. The heating modes and the accessories included with your oven will be explained here. The control panel Details vary according to the appliance model. 8 Function select...

9 Temperature selectorMain oven Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. Temperature 50 – 270 Temperature range in º C Grill ) 1 Low grill 2 Medium grill 3 High grill clean Cleaning function The temperature symbol in the display lights up while the oven is heating up. Gr...

12 Types of heatingMain oven Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven.This type of heating is best for cak...

Types of heating Different types of oven heating are available. You can Mini oven therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven.This type of heating is best for cake ...

Enamel baking tray HEZ 331000 for cakes and biscuits. Push the baking tray with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door. Grill pan HEZ 325000 Can be used for grilling instead of the wire grill or as a spray guard to protect the oven against dirt. Only use the grill pan in the universal pan. To...

17 Glass pan HEZ 336000 A deep baking tray made from glass. Can also be used as a serving dish. Pizza tray HEZ 317000 Ideal for pizza, frozen foods and large round cakes, for example. You can use the pizza tray instead of the universal pan. Place the tray on the wire grill. Observe the information p...

Lid for the Profi extra-deep pan HEZ 333001 Converts the Profi extra-deep pan into the Profi roasting dish. 3 tier telescopic shelf HEZ 338301 The ledges at heights 2, 3 and 4 allow you to pull the shelf out further without it tipping. 18

19 Cooling fan The oven is fitted with a cooling fan. It switches itself on and off as necessary. The warm air escapes above the door. Before using for the first time This section will tell you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time. Heat the oven and clean the accessor...

20 Setting the oven You have various options for setting the oven. Switching off the oven When your meal is ready, switch off the oven manually yourself. The main oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long period. automatically The main oven switches on You can put your meal in the oven ...

21 Switching off Switch off the function selector when the meal is ready. Changing the setting You may change the temperature or grill setting at any time. If the oven is to switch offautomatically Make settings as described in steps 1 and 2. – Main oven Set the cooking time (duration) for your meal...

22 If the oven is toswitch on and offautomatically Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not – Main oven be allowed to remain in the oven for too long. Perform the settings as described in items 1 to 4. The oven starts. Example: Imagine – it’s 10:45 a.m. The meal will take45 minutes to cook...

23 Rapid heating Main oven This allows you to heat up the oven particularly quickly. Setting procedure 1. Switch the function selector to rapid heating U . 2. Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The red signal lamp lights up in the ...

24 Time When the oven is first connected, or following a power cut, the 6 symbol and three zeros flash in the display. Set the time.The function selector must be switched off. Setting procedure Example: 13:00 1. Press the 6 clock button. 12.00 appears in the display and the 6 symbol flashes. 2. Set ...

25 Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven.The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete.You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active. Setting procedur...

26 Basic settings Main oven Your oven has several basic settings. You may change the basic settings for time, the signal duration and the reset time for a setting. Basic setting Function Change to Time 6 Time display Uhrzeit 1 = Time in the 0 = Time hidden foreground Signal duration 8 Signal after c...

28 Childproof lock – for the main oven The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Locking the oven Press the E key button until the E symbol appears in the display. This will take approximately 4 seconds. Unlocking Press the E key button until the E symbol goes ...

29 Appliances with stainless Always remove any flecks of limescale, grease, steel fronts cornflour and egg white immediately. Corrosion can form under such flecks. Use stainless steel care products. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Try out the product on a small area first, before using on th...

30 Cleaning the catalytic The rear wall, top and side walls of the oven are surfaces of the oven coated with self-cleaning enamel. The surfaces clean themselves while the oven is in operation. Large splashes may only disappear after the oven has been used several times. Never use oven cleaner on sel...

32 Cleaning the glasspanels The glass panel on the oven door can be removed to Main and Mini oven assist in cleaning. Removal 1. Remove the oven door and lay it down on a cloth with the handle underneath. 2. Unscrew the cover on top of the oven door. Turn the screws clockwise or anti-clockwise with ...

33 Main oven 4. Unscrew the clips on the right and left and remove them (Fig. C). Remove the panel. Clean the glass panels with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Installation Make sure that the message „Right above“ is upside down at the bottom left of both panels. 1. Push the glass panel back at an a...

34 Mini oven Removal 1. Press in the retaining clip with your thumb on oneside and disengage the inner door glass e.g. with the spatula, then repeat on the other side.(Fig. C). Installation Installation after cleaning: 1. Insert inner door glass into the holder. First engage the right side and then ...

35 Cleaning the rails The rails can be removed for cleaning. To unhook the rails: 1. Lift the rail at the front in an upwards direction 2. and unhook it. 3. Then pull the whole rail forward and take it out. Clean the rails using either washing-up liquid and a sponge or a brush. To hook rails back in...

36 Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault. Please read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service: Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy The oven does not work. Blown fuse Look in the fuse box and check that the fuse is in working or...

38 Packaging and old appliances Your new appliance was protected by suitable packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropri...

39 Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can find out which type of heating and temperature is best for your dish, which accessories to use, and at which oven level the dish should be inserted. You will find a variety of tips ab...

40 Conventional heat Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Time, position method minutes Victoria sandwich 20 cm tin 2 t 170 20-30 Light fruit cake 20 cm tin 2 t 160 75-85 Fruit crumble Glass dish 3 t 180 35-45 Jam tarts* 12 hole bun tin 2 t 200 15-20 Yeast cookery* universal pan 2 t 210 20-30 (f. ex. Pi...

41 Main oven 3D-Hot airBaking on 2 or 3 levels Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Cooking position method time, min Victoria sandwich 20 cm tins 1+3 ˜ 160 40-50 Scones* baking trays 1+3 ˜ 170 25-35 Jacket potatoes wire racks 1+3 ˜ 160 65-75 Biscuits baking trays** 1+3 ˜ 160 25-30 2+3+5 150 30-35 Small...

42 Baking tips You wish to cook to your own Refer to the instructions in the tables for similar types of food. recipe. How to check that a sponge Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time given cake is cooked properly. in the recipe, pierce the tallest point of the cake with a cockt...

43 Meat, poultry, fish Ovenware You may use any heat-resistant dishes. The universal pan is also suitable for larger roasts. Always place the dishes in the centre of the wire grill. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after being removed from the oven. The glass could crack if p...

45 Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the information for the weight time. of the roast. How can you tell when the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry is ready? out a „spoon test...

47 PreservingMain oven Preparation The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean and intact. Use jars of the same size if possible. The instructions in the table refer to round 1-litre jars. Caution Do not use larger or taller jars. The lid could crack. Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetable...

49 Energy saving tips Only preheat the oven if it specifies in the recipe or in the table in the instruction manual that you should do so. Use non-stick, black painted or enamelled tins. They absorb the heat especially well. If you have several cakes to bake it is best to bake them one after the oth...

50 What sort of foods are Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato afected? products that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: crisps, chips,toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes). What can you do? You can avoid high levels of acrylamide w...

51 Grilling Food Dish and notes Shelf Cooking Grill setting Cooking position method time min White bread wire rack 5 x Setting 3 1-2 (preheat oven 10 min) Beefburger* wire rack 4 x Setting 3 25-30 * Turn the burgers over after 12-15 min. Insert the universal pan at level 1. Test dishes for the main ...

52 Assembly Instructions For the installerand kitchen expert! Important installation Properly dispose of packaging materials. notes Do not use oven door handle for transporting or handling the unit during installation. WARNING: Connection and first start of the appliance may only be performed by an ...

53 Installation of the built-in oven Push the oven into the cabinet aperature and align the unit until it is in a level position . Open the oven door and, using one screw on each side, fasten the built-in oven to the side strips of the conversion cabinet.The two screws (supplied with the built-in ov...