Bosch HBM56B551, Instruction Manual

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Care and cleaning

With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and 

fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain 

how to maintain and clean your oven correctly.

Notes

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Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are 

caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, 

plastic and metal.

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Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are 

caused by reflections made by the oven light.

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Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can 

cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does 

not affect their function. The edges of thin trays cannot be 

completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be 

rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection.

Cleaning agents

To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using 

the wrong type of cleaning agent, observe the information in the 

table. Do not use

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harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,

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cleaning agents with a high concentration of alcohol,

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hard scouring pads or sponges,

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high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Cleaning self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment

The back wall, ceiling and side walls of both cooking 

compartments are coated with a highly porous ceramic layer. 

This coating absorbs and dispels splashes from baking and 

roasting while the oven is in operation. The higher the 

temperature and the longer the oven is in operation the better 

the result will be.
Never treat the self-cleaning surfaces with oven cleaner.
If the self-cleaning surfaces in the oven no longer clean 

themselves adequately, they can be regenerated with the 

cleaning system. For more information, please see 

the Cleaning system section.
Slight discolouration of the coating does not affect 

self

­

cleaning.

Caution!

Damage to surfaces on self-cleaning areas due to applying 

oven cleaner.Never clean the self-cleaning surfaces with oven 

cleaner.
If oven cleaner accidentally gets onto self-cleaning surfaces, 

remove it immediately with a sponge and plenty of water.

Caution!

Damage to surfaces on self-cleaning areas due to the use of 

abrasive and acidic cleaning agents and aids.
Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances or 

acids.
Do not use abrasive cleaning aids such as steel wool or 

scourers.

Cleaning the cooking compartment floor

Use a dish cloth and hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.
If there are heavy deposits of dirt, use a stainless steel scouring 

pad or oven cleaner. Only use when the cooking compartment 

is cold. Never treat the self-cleaning surfaces with a scouring 

pad or oven cleaner.

Detaching and refitting the rails

The rails can be removed for cleaning. The oven must have 

cooled down.

Detaching the rails

1.

Lift up the front of the rail

2.

and unhook it (figure A).

3.

Then pull the whole rail forward

4.

and remove it (Fig. B).

Clean the rails with cleaning agent and a sponge. For stubborn 

deposits of dirt, use a brush.

Area

Cleaning agents

Oven front

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft 

cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or glass 

scrapers.

Stainless steel

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft 

cloth. Remove traces of limescale, grease, 

starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) immedi-

ately. Corrosion can form under such resi-

dues.
Special stainless steel cleaning products 

suitable for hot surfaces are available from 

our after-sales service or from specialist 

retailers. Apply a very thin layer of the 

cleaning product with a soft cloth.

Door panels

Glass cleaner: 

Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass 

scraper.

Glass cover for 

the oven light

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth.

Seal 

Do not remove.

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth. Do not scour.

Rails

Hot soapy water: 

Soak and clean with a dish cloth or brush.

Telescopic 

shelves

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth or a brush.
Do not remove the lubricant while the pull-

out rails are pulled out – it is best to clean 

them when they are inserted. Do not soak 

or clean in the dishwasher.

Accessories

Hot soapy water: 

Soak and clean with a dish cloth or brush.

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