Bosch HXQ38AE50M, User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...onnect the appliance and to convert the appliance to a different type of gas The appliance must be installed and the elec tric and gas connections must be implemen ted in accordance with the instruction and in stallation manual An incorrect connection or incorrect settings may lead to serious accidents and damage to the appliance The appliance manufacturer accepts no liabil ity for damage of this ...

Page 3: ...rnor If you do not know what the gas pressure in your gas distributing pipes is please ask your local gas company Connection maintenance and setting of the gas governor must be carried out by an au thorised installation specialist WARNING Risk of suffocation Using the gas cooking appliance leads to a build up of heat moisture and combustion products in the room where the appliance is installed Ens...

Page 4: ...comes hot during operation Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning When the cooking compartment is hot any al coholic vapours inside may catch fire Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food Open the appliance door carefully The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating...

Page 5: ...n people may bump into it resulting in injury Always keep the appliance door closed during and after operation WARNING Risk of scalding The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation Never touch these hot parts Keep children at a safe distance Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door Steam may not be visible de pending on the temperature Open the appliance door care...

Page 6: ...n Allow the cooking compartment to dry after use Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed Do not store food in the cooking compartment Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over time Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatur...

Page 7: ...nteed The base of the pot or pan may be damaged Cookware that is used on the hotplate must be se curely in place Only use pots and pans with an even base Do not heat up empty pots or pans Damage may occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob Do not hold and move the appliance at the gas pipe collector Damage to the gas pipe may lead to gas...

Page 8: ...an may install the appliance in accordance with the instructions specified under Gas connection and conversion to a different gas type The settings for configuring your appliance can be found on the rating plate on the rear of the appli ance The gas type set at the factory is marked with an asterisk Find out about the local supply conditions regarding the gas type and gas pressure before installin...

Page 9: ...ance and the installation Caution The primary air intake adjuster is set at the factory for the set gas and must not be reset or tampered with this must only be set by an authorized BSH technician No modifications to the primary air is allowed to be done Please check the rating label for the type of gas to be used 4 2 Electrical connection The appliance must be connected by an authorised specialis...

Page 10: ...he base height of your appliance as follows Note The appliance has height adjustable feet This allows the appliance to be raised approx 15 mm from the ground The feet are located at the front and rear on the un derside of the appliance Raise or lower the feet by turning the feet with an Al len key until the appliance is in a horizontal position Setting the base height of the appliance with a remov...

Page 11: ...pecific details such as col our and shape may differ from those pictured 1 2 3 Power kW Burner hotplate 1 1 7 kW Standard output burner 2 1 kW Economy burner 3 3 kW High output burner 5 3 Control panels You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status Controls You can use the controls to configure all functions of your ...

Page 12: ...ur appliance The display shows the settings If a function is active the corresponding symbol lights up on the display only lights up when you change the time Symbol Function Use Childproof lock Activate or deactivate the childproof lock Time setting options Select the time timer cooking time and the end time To select the individual time setting options press several times Minus Plus Decrease the ...

Page 13: ...t up 50 275 Temperature range Set the temperature in the cooking compartment in C 1 2 3 or I II III Grill settings Depending on the appliance type set the grill settings for the grill for the large area and grill or for the small area 1 low 2 medium 3 high Heat up indicator The appliance indicates when it is heating up When the appliance is heating lights up on the dis play This symbol goes out wh...

Page 14: ...e appliance overheats Ensure that the ventilation slots are unobstructed To ensure that the appliance cools down more quickly after operation the cooling fan continues to run for a certain period afterwards Appliance door If you open the appliance door during operation the operation continues Condensation Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking Cond...

Page 15: ...vailable for your appliance in our online shop or from our after sales service 7 Before using for the first time Configure the settings for initial start up Clean the ap pliance and accessories 7 1 Initial configuration You have to implement settings for the initial configura tion before you can use your appliance Setting the time Once the appliance has been connected to the mains or after a power...

Page 16: ...nt of the energy escapes Position the cookware in the middle of the burner otherwise it may tip over Do not position large cookware on the burn ers close to the con trols The controls may be damaged due to over heating Place the cookware on the pan supports Never place the cook ware directly on the burner Before using the appli ance ensure that the pan supports and the gas burner covers are positi...

Page 17: ... the burner s selector and wait at least one minute before igniting the burner again 1 Open the top cooker cover The top cover must remain open for as long as the hotplate is in operation 2 Place suitable cookware on the pan support Suitable cookware Page 16 3 Press and hold the selector for the required burner and set it to the ignition position a The ignition process starts 4 Press and hold the ...

Page 18: ...of heating 2 Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting a The appliance starts heating after a few seconds 3 When the dish is ready switch off the appliance Tips The most suitable type of heating for your food can be found in the description of the types of heating You can also set a cooking time and an end time on the appliance Time setting options Page 19 Changing the t...

Page 19: ... is highlighted in the display Use the or button to change the timer duration a The appliance applies the change after a few seconds Cancelling the timer The timer duration can be cancelled at any time Requirement is highlighted in the display Use the button to reset the timer duration to zero a After a few seconds the appliance applies the change and goes out 12 3 Setting the cooking time The coo...

Page 20: ...time flashes in the display The time starts at 12 00 Set the current time Requirement The function selector must be set to the off position 1 Use or to set the time 2 Press a The time that is set appears in the display 13 Childproof lock Secure the appliance to prevent children from accident ally switching it on or changing the settings Note After a power cut the childproof lock will no longer be ...

Page 21: ...r panels Hot soapy water Do not use a glass scraper or stainless steel wool Tip Remove the door panels in order to clean them thoroughly Appliance door Page 25 Door panel Made of stainless steel Stainless steel cleaner Made of plastic Hot soapy water Do not use glass cleaner or a glass scraper Tip Remove the upper door panel for thorough cleaning Appliance door Page 25 Door handle Hot soapy water ...

Page 22: ...Cleaning self cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment The back panel in the cooking compartment is self cleaning The self cleaning surfaces are coated with a porous matte ceramic layer and have a coarse sur face When the appliance is in operation the self clean ing surfaces absorb splashes of fat from baking roast ing or grilling and break them down If the self cleaning surfaces no longer cle...

Page 23: ... Tip You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products from after sales service or the online shop 14 9 Cleaning the burners After long use the brass burner parts become darker due to natural oxidation This discolouration does not affect their usability WARNING Risk of burns The appliance becomes hot during operation Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning 1 Carefully remove the pan suppor...

Page 24: ...sembly Never move the rail before the two hooks are se cured fully in the upper holes Otherwise the enamelled coating may be damaged and break 3 Both hooks must be inserted fully into the upper holes Move the rail down slowly and carefully and hook it into the lower holes 4 Hook both rails into the side walls of the oven If the rails are fitted correctly the distance between the two upper shelf po...

Page 25: ...he hinges are secured The hinges cannot snap shut 16 2 Removing the appliance door 1 Open the oven door fully 2 Open the locking levers on the left and right hand hinges 3 Close the oven door as far as the limit stop Grip the left and right hand sides of the door with both hands Close the door slightly more and remove it 16 3 Removing the door panes The glass panes of the oven door can be removed ...

Page 26: ...en door and press it on The mounting brackets must lock in place on both sides 3 Attach the oven door Attaching the appliance door Page 26 Note Only use the oven once the glass panes have been correctly fitted 16 5 Attaching the appliance door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to re moval WARNING Risk of injury The oven door might accidentally fall or a hinge may suddenly snap shut In...

Page 27: ...ted on the left 17 2 Installing the top cover After cleaning install the top cover following the same procedure in reverse order Note Only close the top cover once the hotplates have cooled down 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after sales service This will avoid unnecessary costs WARNING Risk of injur...

Page 28: ... Customer Service Page 30 There is a smell of gas in the kitchen The gas cylinder connection is leaking 1 Ventilate the room 2 Check the gas cylinder connection The gas pipe to the appliance is leaking 1 Ventilate the room 2 Call the gas supplier Burner does not ig nite There has been a power cut Light the burner with a gas lighter or a match The burner parts are positioned incorrectly 1 Position ...

Page 29: ... in the cooking compartment to prevent damage 2 Turn the glass cover anti clockwise to remove it 3 Pull out the halogen bulb without turning it 4 Insert the new halogen bulb and press it firmly into the socket Make sure the pins are positioned correctly 5 Depending on the appliance model the glass cover may have a sealing ring Attach the sealing ring 6 Screw in the glass cover 7 Remove the tea tow...

Page 30: ...ou can find the ideal settings for various types of food as well as the best accessories and cookware These recommendations are perfectly tailored to your appliance 21 1 Proceed as follows Note If you are using the appliance for the first time follow this important information Safety Page 2 Saving energy Page 7 Preventing material damage Page 6 1 Select a suitable type of food from the overview of...

Page 31: ...greaseproof paper that is suitable for the se lected temperature Always cut the greaseproof paper to size WARNING Risk of fire Opening the appliance door creates a draught Greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire Never place greaseproof paper loosely over ac cessories when preheating the appliance and while cooking Always cut greaseproof paper to size and use...

Page 32: ...delicate Vienna ring tin loaf tin 2 150 170 60 80 Sponge flan base Flan base tin 3 160 180 30 40 Fruit tart or cheesecake with shortcrust pastry base Springform cake tin diameter 26 cm 2 160 180 70 90 Strudel Tart dish or tin 1 200 240 25 50 Pie Springform cake tin Ø 28 cm 2 160 180 25 35 Sponge cake Bundt cake tin 2 150 170 60 80 Sponge flan 3 eggs Springform cake tin diameter 26 cm 2 160 170 30 ...

Page 33: ... Universal pan Baking tray 3 1 150 170 25 40 Puff pastry Universal pan 3 180 200 20 30 Puff pastry 2 levels Universal pan Baking tray 3 1 180 200 25 35 Puff pastry 3 levels 2x Baking tray Universal pan 5 3 1 170 190 30 45 Choux pastry e g profiteroles eclairs Universal pan 3 190 210 35 50 Choux pastry 2 levels e g profiteroles eclairs Universal pan Baking tray 3 1 190 210 35 45 Biscuits Meal Acces...

Page 34: ...lly too light in colour Check the shelf posi tion and accessory Increase the baking temperature by 10 C Or Increase the baking time Your cake is too light on top and too dark under neath Place the cake one level higher in the cooking compartment Your cake is too dark on top and too light under neath Place the cake one level lower in the cook ing compartment Reduce the baking temperature and in cre...

Page 35: ...ersal pan 3 240 250 25 30 Flatbread frozen1 Universal pan 2 200 2202 10 25 Bread rolls sweet fresh Universal pan 3 170 1802 20 30 Bread rolls sweet fresh 2 levels Universal pan Baking tray 3 1 160 1802 15 25 Bread rolls fresh Universal pan 3 200 220 20 30 Toast with topping x 4 Wire rack 3 200 220 15 20 Toast with topping x 12 Wire rack 3 220 240 15 25 1 The cooking process must take place on the ...

Page 36: ... posi tion Type of heating Temperature in C Cooking time minutes Bake savoury fresh cooked ingredi ents Ovenproof dish 2 200 220 30 60 Bake sweet Ovenproof dish 2 180 200 50 60 Potato gratin raw ingredients 4 cm deep Ovenproof dish 2 150 170 60 80 Potato gratin raw ingredients 4 cm deep on 2 levels Ovenproof dish 3 1 150 160 70 80 21 9 Poultry meat and fish The table lists values for poultry meat ...

Page 37: ... become dry Only add salt to steaks once they have been grilled Salt draws water from the meat Tips for poultry meat and fish Observe the instructions when preparing poultry meat and fish Poultry For duck or goose pierce the skin on the underside of the wings This allows the fat to drain out If using duck breast score the skin Do not turn duck breasts Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and ...

Page 38: ...t lid 2 200 220 60 70 Small chicken portions 250 g each Cookware without lid 3 220 230 30 35 Chicken goujons nuggets frozen Universal pan 3 190 210 20 25 Duck unstuffed 2 kg Cookware without lid 2 190 210 100 110 Duck breast 300 g each medium Cookware without lid 3 240 260 30 40 Goose unstuffed 3 kg Cookware without lid 2 170 190 120 140 Goose legs 350 g each Cookware without lid 3 220 240 40 50 S...

Page 39: ...d whole 1 kg e g gilthead Wire rack 2 180 200 45 501 Fish grilled whole 1 5 kg e g salmon Wire rack 2 170 190 50 601 Fish fillet fish cutlet 2 3 cm thick grilled Wire rack 3 2 20 251 1 Slide the universal pan underneath the wire rack Tips for next time you roast If roasting is not successful the first time you can find some tips here Topic Tip The roast is too dark and the crackling is partly burn...

Page 40: ...ring the appliance settings 8 After making the yoghurt leave it to cool in the refri gerator Recommended settings Yoghurt Meal Accessory cookware Shelf position Type of heating function Temperature in C Cooking time minutes Yoghurt Cup jar Cooking compartment floor 4 5 hours 21 12 Tips for keeping acrylamide levels to a minimum when cooking Acrylamide is harmful to your health and is produced when...

Page 41: ...e similar foodstuffs in the table as a reference Note Use the following shelf positions for drying 1 wire rack Shelf position 3 2 wire racks Shelf positions 3 1 Meal Accessory cookware Shelf position Type of heating Temperat ure in C Cooking time minutes Pome fruit e g apple rings 3 mm thick 200 g per wire rack Wire rack 3 3 1 80 4 8 hours Root vegetables e g carrots grated blanched Wire rack 3 3 ...

Page 42: ...est for another 10 to 30 minutes in the appliance after switching it off Recommended settings Defrosting Meal Accessory cookware Shelf position Type of heating Temperature in C Cooking time minutes Baked items cake and bread fruit veget ables meat products Wire rack 2 3 1 21 16 Test dishes These overviews have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN ...

Page 43: ...sal pan 3 1501 25 35 Small cakes Universal pan 3 1501 25 35 Small cakes 2 levels Universal pan Baking tray 3 1 1501 25 35 Small cakes 3 levels 2x Baking tray Universal pan 5 3 1 1401 35 45 Hot water sponge cake Springform cake tin diameter 26 cm 2 160 1702 30 40 Hot water sponge cake Springform cake tin diameter 26 cm 2 170 30 40 Hot water sponge cake 2 levels Springform cake tin diameter 26 cm 3 ...

Page 44: ...he gas type set at the factory is marked with an asterisk After converting the appliance from one gas type to another the new gas type must be labelled on the rating plate Use the gas conversion label to do this is used to indicate the gas type on the label Stick the label on which the gas conversion is marked with a star in the designated location on the rating plate The changes made to the appli...

Page 45: ...l gas connection NG If you are using natural has NG the gas supply should be connected via a gas pipe or a safety gas hose with threaded fittings at both ends Connection types G EN ISO 228 G TS EN ISO 228 G R EN 10226 R TS 61 210 EN 10226 R WARNING Risk of explosion A gas leak may occur due to a damaged connection nozzle When connecting the gas pipe or safety gas hose never tighten the gas connect...

Page 46: ...e Note You can find more information about which gas types can be used with the appliance and the appropri ate gas nozzles in the section entitled Technical data Gas Page 50 The numbers on the burners refer to their diameter Converting the gas type Replacing the gas connection part Replace the burner nozzles Depending on the gas setting that is configured at the factory replace or tighten the bypa...

Page 47: ...s via the bypass nozzles Requirements Close the gas isolating equipment Disconnect the appliance from the power supply 1 Switch off all of the knobs on the control panel 2 Remove the knobs one by one by holding them tightly against the control panel and pulling them to wards you slightly Converting the appliance from natural gas to liquefied gas If the appliance was set to natural gas at the time ...

Page 48: ...ed below these 5 Note To ensure that no scratches are formed on the matte glass plate do not allow the underside of the hob to come into contact with objects Hold the front section of the hob and tilt it upwards at a maximum angle of 30 Secure the hob with the profile bar by placing it vertically on the front burner mount 6 Remove the plastic covers from the front profiles on the right and left En...

Page 49: ...on the right and left Attach the plastic covers 4 Carefully install the hob Ensure that the plastic parts which must remain underneath the screws do not fall out Unscrew the two screws T20 on the front left and right on the hob If there are any burner connection screws screw them all into the cooktop 5 Install the burner bases in their respective positions according to their size Make sure that th...

Page 50: ...ructions in the operating manual Operating the hotplate Page 17 2 Set the gas cooker knob to the small flame setting Check whether the flame safety system is working by keeping the flame at the small flame setting for one minute 3 Check that the burners are burning correctly with both large and small flames a The flame must burn evenly and steadily 4 Turn the burner knob back and forth quickly bet...

Page 51: ...58 Max input power kW 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 Min input power kW 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 Gas flow at 15 C and 1013 mbar m3 h 0 167 0 194 0 167 0 167 0 194 0 194 0 190 0 203 0 225 Gas flow at 15 C and 101 325 kPa m3 h 0 167 0 194 0 167 0 167 0 194 0 194 0 190 0 203 Gas flow at 15 C and 1013 mbar g h 127 125 127 127 Gas flow at 15 C and 101 325 kPa ...

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