Bosch HGV74X456T, Instruction Manual

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Place the pot or pan centrally over the burner. This will optimise 

transfer of the heat from the burner flame to the pot or ban 

base. The handle does not become damaged, and greater 

energy savings are guaranteed.

Pan rest for the economy burner

If you are preparing Turkish coffee on the economy burner or 

are using saucepans with a diameter of less than 12 cm, use 

the pan rest supplied with the appliance.

Place the pan rest on the rack over the economy burner.
If you are cooking with saucepans with a diameter greater than 

12 cm, do not use the pan rest.
The pan rest is only designed for use with the economy burner.

Burner knob

You can adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the four 

burner knobs.

There is a limit stop at the end of the settings area. Do not turn 

the timer beyond this.

The oven

Use the function selector and the temperature selector to set 

the oven.

Function selector

Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the 

oven.  

You can turn the function selector clockwise and anti-clockwise.

The light comes on in the cooking compartment when you 

make settings.

Positions

Function/gas oven

þ

Zero position

The oven is switched off.

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Ignition position

Ignition position

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Settings area

Large flame = highest setting 

Economy flame = lowest setting

Setting

Use

þ

Off position

The oven switches off.

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Top/bottom heating

For cakes, bakes and lean joints of 

meat (e.g. beef or game) on one 

level. Heat is emitted evenly from 

the top and bottom.

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3D hot air*

For cakes and pastries on one to 

three levels. The fan distributes the 

heat from the heating ring in the 

back panel evenly around the 

cooking compartment.

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Pizza setting

For the quick preparation of frozen 

products without preheating, e.g. 

pizza, chips or strudel. The bottom 

heating element and the ring heat-

ing element in the back panel heat 

up.

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Bottom heating

For preserving, browning and the 

final baking stage. The heat is 

emitted from below.

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Hot air grilling

For roasting meat, poultry and 

whole fish. The grill element and 

the fan switch on and off alter-

nately. The fan causes the hot air 

to circulate around the dish.

*

Grill, small area

For grilling small amounts of 

steaks, sausages, bread and 

pieces of fish. The centre part of 

the grill element becomes hot.

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Grill, large area

For grilling steaks, sausages, toast 

and pieces of fish. The whole area 

below the grill heating element 

becomes hot.

B

Defrost

For defrosting, e.g. meat, poultry, 

bread and cakes. The fan causes 

the warm air to circulate around 

the dish.

I

Rapid heating

For rapid preheating of the oven 

without accessories.

* Type of heating used to determine the energy efficiency class 

in accordance with EN50304.