Bosch HXQ38AE5 M Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Free standing cooker HXQ38AE5.M [en] Instruction manual Free standing cooker...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating the appliance ....19 www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop Switching the appliance on and off ....19 www.bosch-eshop.com...
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use opening of a window, or more effective 8Intended use ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present. R ead these instructions carefully. Only then I n t e n d e d u s e will you be able to operate your appliance Warning –...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Never place flammable objects on the (Important safety ■ burners or store them in the cooking information compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch Warning –...
  • Page 6 Important safety information Warning – Risk of scalding! The accessible parts become hot during ■ operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance. When you open the appliance door, hot Risk of scalding! ■ steam can escape. Steam may not be visible, depending on its temperature.
  • Page 7: Halogen Lamp

    Causes of damage A defective appliance may cause electric ]Causes of damage ■ shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the H ob mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the C a u s e s o f d a m a g e fuse box.
  • Page 8: Damage To The Plinth Drawer

    Environmental protection Cooling with the appliance door open: Following 7Environmental protection ■ operation at high temperatures, only allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed. Do not trap anything in the appliance door. Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Even if the door is only left open a crack, the front of Here you can find tips on how to save even more...
  • Page 9: Saving Energy With The Gas Hob

    Installation and connection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible 5Installation and connection ■ when the appliance is in use. D o not install the appliance behind a decorative door I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n or the door of a kitchen unit, as this may cause the appliance to overheat.
  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection The appliance must be installed in accordance with the Faults in the gas installation/smell of gas requirements of SANS 10087-1 and any fire department If you notice a smell of gas or faults in the gas regulations and/or local bylaws applicable to the area. If installation, you must in doubt check with the relevant authority before undertaking the installation.
  • Page 11: Levelling The Cooker

    Installation and connection Setting up the appliance For the after-sales service Caution! The appliance must be connected in accordance ■ with the data on the rating plate. Only connect the appliance to an electrical ■ connection that meets the applicable provisions. The socket must be easily accessible so that you can disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply if necessary.
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Depending on the appliance model, individual Note: *Getting to know your details and colours may differ. appliance I n this section, we will explain the indicators and G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e controls.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel Details may vary depending on the appliance model. Minus Reduce setting values. Plus Increase setting values. Buttons and display You can use the buttons to set various additional -------- Buttons functions on your appliance. You will be able to see the values for these on the display.
  • Page 14: Cooking Compartment

    Getting to know your appliance Cooking compartment Temperature Use the temperature selector to set the temperature in Various functions in the cooking compartment make the cooking compartment. You can also use it to select your appliance easier to use. For example, the cooking the settings for other functions.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    Accessories _Accessories Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of A c c e s s o r i e s accessories. Here, you can find an overview of the accessories included and information on how to use them correctly. Accessories included Your appliance is equipped with the following Always insert accessories between the two guide rods...
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first Baking tray For tray bakes and small baked items. time Universal pan For moist cakes, baked items, frozen food and large roasts. B efore you can use your new appliance, you must It can be used to catch dripping fat when you are grilling directly on B e f o r e u s i n g f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e make some settings.
  • Page 17: Cooking Pans

    Cooking pans ÅCooking pans C o o k i n g p a n s Burner Power Minimum Maximum [kW] cookware cookware Electric diameter diameter hotplate* Electric 1 kW 14.5 cm 14.5 cm hotplate* Wok burner* 3.5 kW 24 cm 28 cm High-output 3 kW...
  • Page 18: Gas Burners

    Gas burners The hotplate control should not be actuated for longer ÄGas burners than 15 seconds. If the burner does not ignite within 15 seconds, wait at least 1 minute before repeating the procedure. T his chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table G a s b u r n e r s shows heat settings and cooking times for various Warning –...
  • Page 19: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Example Food Hotplate Cooking mode Chocolate, butter, Economy burner Small flame Melting margarine Stock, tinned vegetables Standard-output burner Small flame Warming Soups Economy burner Small flame Heating and keeping warm Fish Standard-output burner Between large and small flame Steaming* Potatoes and Standard-output burner...
  • Page 20: Rapid Heating

    Time-setting options Rapid heating OTime-setting options With Rapid heating, you can shorten the heat-up time. Y our appliance has different time-setting options. Then, for best results, use: T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t i o n s 3D hot air <...
  • Page 21: Setting The End Time

    Time-setting options Use the button to set the cooking time. Use the button to delay the end time. The appliance will start heating after a few seconds. The remaining time will count down on the display. The cooking time has elapsed An audible signal will sound.
  • Page 22: Setting The Time

    Childproof lock Touch the button until the timer symbol AChildproof lock highlighted. Use the button to set the timer duration. After a few seconds, the timer duration will start to Y our appliance is equipped with a childproof lock so C h i l d p r o o f l o c k count down.
  • Page 23: Cleaning

    Cleaning DCleaning Zone Cleaning agent Upper glass cover* Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. (depending on appli- W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain You can remove the upper glass cover for ance model) C l e a n i n g its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long cleaning.
  • Page 24 Cleaning Zone Cleaning agent Zone Cleaning agent Glass hob* Care: Protective/care products for glass Accessories Hot soapy water: Cleaning: Cleaning agents for glass. Soak and then clean with a dish cloth or a (depending on appli- Follow the cleaning instructions on the packag- brush.
  • Page 25: Surfaces In The Cooking Compartment

    Cleaning Surfaces in the cooking compartment Keeping the appliance clean The back wall in the cooking compartment is self- Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt cleaning.You can tell this from the rough surface. immediately so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not build up.
  • Page 26: Rails

    Rails qAppliance door pRails W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain R a i l s A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
  • Page 27: Removing And Refitting The Door Panels

    Appliance door Attaching the door Warning – Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive removal. cleaning aids or detergents.
  • Page 28: Upper Glass Cover

    Trouble shooting Upper glass cover 3Trouble shooting Before opening the top cover, remove any spills with a cloth. I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Use glass cleaner if possible.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Bulb In The Top Of The Cooking Compartment

    Customer service Replacing the bulb in the top of the cooking 4Customer service compartment If the cooking compartment light bulb fails, it must be O ur after-sales service is there for you if your appliance replaced. Heat-resistant, 25 watt, 230 V halogen bulbs C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired.
  • Page 30: Tested For You In Our Cooking Studio

    Tested for you in our cooking studio method of preparation and the type of food, it is JTested for you in our possible to save energy. If you open the appliance door before the food has finished cooking or if you preheat cooking studio the appliance, you may not be able to achieve this result.
  • Page 31: Cakes And Pastries

    Tested for you in our cooking studio Tinplate baking tins, ceramic dishes and glass dishes Accessories extend baking time and mean that the baked item will Only use original accessories supplied with your not brown evenly. appliance. These have been tailored to the cooking compartment and the operating modes of your If you are using silicone moulds, follow the appliance.
  • Page 32 Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in Yeast cake with dry topping, 2 levels Universal pan + baking tray 150-170 20-30 < Yeast cake with moist topping Universal pan 160-180 30-50...
  • Page 33 Tested for you in our cooking studio Bread and rolls Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Step Temperature in Cooking tion function °C time in mins Bread, 750 g (in a loaf tin or free-form) Universal pan or loaf tin 180-200 50-60 Bread, 1000 g (in a loaf tin or free-form) Universal pan or loaf tin...
  • Page 34: Bakes And Gratins

    Tested for you in our cooking studio The baked item is too light on top, and Bake the cake one level higher in the oven the next time. too dark underneath. The baked item is too dark on top, Bake the cake one level lower in the oven the next time. Select a lower temperature and extend the baking and too light underneath.
  • Page 35 Tested for you in our cooking studio Shiny roasting dishes made from stainless steel or In the table, you can find specifications for poultry, meat aluminium reflect heat like a mirror and are therefore and fish with default values for the weight. If you wish to not particularly suitable.
  • Page 36 Tested for you in our cooking studio You can tell when the fish is cooked because the dorsal Fish fin can be removed easily. Fish cooked whole does not have to be turned. Place the whole fish into the cooking compartment in When stewing, add two to three tablespoons of liquid swimming position with the dorsal fin facing upwards.
  • Page 37: Vegetables And Side Dishes

    Tested for you in our cooking studio Tips on roasting and braising The cooking compartment becomes Prepare your food in an enclosed roasting dish with higher temperature or use the grill tray. You will achieve very dirty. the best roasting results if you use the grill tray. The grill tray can be bought later as a special accessory. The roast is too dark and the crack- Check the shelf position and temperature.
  • Page 38: Acrylamide In Foodstuffs

    Tested for you in our cooking studio Acrylamide in foodstuffs crisps, chips, sliced bread, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, spiced biscuit). Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products prepared at high temperatures, such as potato Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum General Keep cooking times as short as possible.
  • Page 39: Prove Dough

    Tested for you in our cooking studio Prove dough Condensation builds up during the proving process, which steams up the door panel. Wipe out the cooking Your yeast dough will prove considerably more quickly compartment after dough proving.Remove any using this heating function than at room temperature limescale with a little vinegar and wipe with clean water.
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