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Bosch HES242U Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Manual
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Use and Care Manual
Use and Care Manual
Use and Care Manual
Guide d'utiliasation et d' entretien
Manual de uso y cuidado
for Models: HES242U, HES245U, HES246U,
HES247U, HES252U, HES255U, HES256U
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions.
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Use and Care Manual Use and Care Manual Guide d’utiliasation et d’ entretien Manual de uso y cuidado for Models: HES242U, HES245U, HES246U, HES247U, HES252U, HES255U, HES256U PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
  • Page 2 Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your Bosch Electric Range. Whether you are an expert chef or an aspiring cook, we know that your new range will exceed your expectations. Decades of knowledge and experience are built into this range making it among the highest quality, most versatile and most efficient available.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ... 1 Getting Familiar with Your Range ... 3 Setting Up Your Range Setting and Changing the Clock ... 5 Setting the Functions ... 6 Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu ... 6 Volume ... 7 Change Temperature ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    • This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified service technician. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment. • Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended. Refer service to an authorized servicer.

  • Page 5: Oven Safety

    • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, warming drawer door, storage drawer or cooktop. This can damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury. • Have the installer show the location of the circuit breaker or fuse.

  • Page 6: Getting Familiar With Your Range

    28. Warming Drawer Rack (some models) 29. Oven Vent OVEN RACK BROIL PAN WARMING DRAWER RACK (some models) Actual parts are larger than depicted in above graphics. Getting Familiar with Your Range COOKTOP SCRAPER ANTI-TIP BRACKETS AND SCREWS PROBE (some models) TELESCOPIC...
  • Page 7 Getting Familiar with Your Range Light Time Preheat or Probe Temperature Display Window Features CLOCK– Shows the time of day with a 12-hour or 24-hour clock option. COOKING MODE - Touch pad to display cooking mode. COOKING OR TIMED MODE – Shows the number of hours and minutes the oven will be “on.”...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Range

    Setting the Clock (after power to the range has been off) • Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to 12:00 am. • The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes.

  • Page 9: Setting The Functions

    SELECT FUNCTIONS is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range: VOLUME (decrease or increase loudness of control beeps) TEMPERATURE FORMAT (switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius) TIME FORMAT (12 hr or 24 hr) LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout ) LANGUAGE OPTION (for display;...

  • Page 10: Change Temperature

    2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until TIME FORMAT is displayed. 3. Touch START. 4. Turn knob to select 12 hr or 24 hr format. 5. Touch START to accept new selection. Setting Up Your Range LOCK KEYS • The keypad can be locked for safety purposes. •...

  • Page 11: Clock Display

    5. Touch START to accept a temperature change. DEMO DEMO MODE The demo mode is for appliance store use only. Setting Up Your Range RESET DEFAULTS • This feature is used to change all the “Select Functions” settings back to the original factory settings (or defaults).

  • Page 12: Cooktop Features

    Melting butter and chocolate Keeping food warm A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on: 1) type and quality of pan (See “Selecting Cookware”, Page 28). 2) type, quantity and temperature of the food 3) element used 4) the cook’s preference.

  • Page 13: Hot Surface Indicator Light

    If you have the Bosch HES24 Range, the mTwisT Cooktop has two (2) single elements (small and medium) and two (2) double elements. The Bosch HES25 Range has two (2) single elements, one (1) double element and one (1) triple element. The mTwisT dial is a magnetic removable dial, which allows for easy cleaning of the smooth Ceran cooktop.

  • Page 14: Operating The Mtwist Cooktop

    General Operation of Cooktop The range has touch pads and a magnetic dial to operate the cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch pad, such as an element or function pad, use the flat part of the finger and touch the center of the pad.

  • Page 15: Oven (Cut Here) Features

    Oven Racks Your oven has three racks: 2 flat and one telescopic or three flat. They are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out and not tilt. CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS, PLACE OVEN RACKS IN DESIRED POSITIONS BEFORE TURNING THE OVEN ON.

  • Page 16: Oven Modes - Bake And Convection Bake

    Oven Modes - Bake and Convection Bake BAKE, PROOF (some models) and WARM Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower element cycle to maintain the oven temperature: The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles.

  • Page 17: Oven Modes - Broil And Convection Broil

    Steaks and Chops should be at least 3/4” thick • Brush fish and poultry with butter or oil to prevent sticking • Use the broil pan and grid included with your range • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. It is designed to •...

  • Page 18: Oven Modes - Convection Roast

    Do not cover meat or use cooking bags. • Use the broil pan and grid provided with the range for • roasting. A low-sided, uncovered pan can also be used. Use the probe (some models) or a meat thermometer to •...

  • Page 19: Oven Modes - Dehydrate

    DEHYDRATE Dehydrate dries with heat from a third element behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100°...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Oven Mode

    Setting the Cooking Mode 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 2. BAKE will flash in the display. If no further setting is made within 5 seconds, control will beep and flash. If this occurs, press START. 3. To change the cooking mode, turn knob. 4.

  • Page 21: Using The Timer/S

    Setting the Timer/s Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will be displayed. 0: 00 0: 00 0: 00 0: 00 0: 00 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 Turn counterclockwise and TIMER 2 will be displayed. Select TIMER 1 or 2, then push TIME. SET TIMER 1 (2) appears in display.

  • Page 22: Using Timed Cook

    The TIMED COOK feature sets the oven to a cooking mode for a set period of time and then turns it off. The TIMED COOK feature is available for each of the following oven modes: Bake, Convection Bake and Convection Roast. Be sure that the time-of-day clock displays the correct time before beginning.

  • Page 23: Using The Probe (Some Models)

    The probe can be used to determine the internal doneness or the “END” temperature of many foods, especially meats and poultry. • The temperature range for the probe is 135°F to 200°F (57°C to 93°C). • Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe.

  • Page 24: The Warming Drawer

    The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates. Parts Key: 1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior 2.
  • Page 25 Aluminum foil may be used to cover food. Setting the Temperature Set Temp with Oven Control Warming drawer settings are Low, Medium, and High. The temperatures range from 132-149°F on Low 150-180°F on Medium 181 to 200°F on High To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature to the food needing the highest setting.

  • Page 26: Cooktop

    Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For example, apply a small amount of Cooktop Cleaning Creme (packaged with range) on a daily basis. This provides a protective film that makes it easy to remove water spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking surface reduces the protective qualities of this cleaner.
  • Page 27 Care and Cleaning - Glass Cooktop TYPE OF SOIL Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Remove only these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper.

  • Page 28: Oven

    Self-Clean. Odors will lessen with use. • Four hours is the preset length of cleaning. The range can also be set to clean for 3 or 5 hours. • The mode automatically stops at the end of the clean hours.
  • Page 29 Note: The time of day must be correctly set for this option to work properly. See section “Setting the Clock” in “Setting Up Your Range”, Page 5. 1. Touch COOKING MODE. 2. Rotate knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears. Press START.

  • Page 30: Parts/Cleaning Method

    After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. • Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil. • Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain. •...

  • Page 31: Cookware Selection Guide

    Cookware Characteristics The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select pans with the following features: Flat Bases - When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are best.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    7. Turn power back on at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box). • Your range has two oven lights. • Each light assembly consists of a removable lens, a light bulb as well as a light socket housing that is fixed in place.

  • Page 33: Cooktop (Cut Here)

    To avoid unecessary service charges, check these suggestions before calling for service. QUESTION Element cycles on the highest setting Element cycles more than usual A slight odor is noticeable when an element is turned on Cooktop controls will not turn on Replacement razor blades for the scraper Cooking results are not what was expected Replacement mTwisT dial for cooktop...

  • Page 34: Oven (Cut Here)

    Oven will not Self-Clean properly Clock and timer are not working properly Porcelain chips “F” and a number appears in display and control beeps With a new range there is strong odor when oven is turned on Self Help - Oven PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS The knob was turned too rapidly.

  • Page 35: Customer Service And Warranty

    (2) in the United States or Canada and is located in the country of purchase. As used in this Statement of Limited Warranty, the term "Date of Installation" shall refer to the earlier of the date the Range is installed or ten (10) business days after the date the Range is sold to the first using purchaser, the warranties stated herein apply only to the first using purchaser and are not transferable.
  • Page 36 BSH reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. BSH is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.

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