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Bosch HBC36D7.3 Instruction Manual

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Making cooking as much fun as eating
Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you
make full use of all the technical benefits the combination
steam oven has to offer.
It will provide you with important safety information. You will
be familiarised with the individual components of your new
appliance. And we will show you how to make settings step
by step. It is quite simple.
The tables list the adjustment values and shelf levels for
numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in
our cooking studio.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for
information on how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal!
Instruction manual
HBC36D7.3.
en
900419
9000 348 775

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  • Page 1 In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal! Instruction manual HBC36D7.3. 9000 348 775 900419...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety information ......Causes of damage ......Your new appliance .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Memory ........Storing settings in Memory .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Side dishes and pulses ..... . . Meat, poultry, fish ......Braising meat .

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    d Safety information Please read this instruction manual carefully. This appliance is intended only for domestic use. This appliance must only be used for food preparation. Neither adults nor children should operate the appliance without supervision: if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing so or if they lack the knowledge and experience to operate it correctly and safety.

  • Page 6: Causes Of Damage

    Hot water Risk of scalding. Do not clean the appliance immediately after switching it off. The water in the evaporator dish is still hot. Wait until the appliance has cooled down. Incorrect repairs Danger of electric shock. Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after sales engineers.
  • Page 7 Steaming with a perforated When steaming in a perforated cooking container, cooking container always insert the baking tray underneath. Dripping liquid is caught. Moist food Do not store moist food in the closed cooking compartment for prolonged periods. It can lead to corrosion in the cooking compartment.

  • Page 8: Your New Appliance

    Your new appliance In this section, you will find information on the control panel the operating modes the cooking compartment and accessories Control panel Navigation buttons Main switch Types of heating Programmes Clean Display Menu buttons Rotary selector Function buttons Start/pause button Control element Main switch/Stop button Switches appliance on and off...

  • Page 9: Operating Modes

    Control element Function buttons Saves and accesses the memory (see section: Memory function) Switches the lighting on and off ° When the appliance is switched on: Calls up current information When the appliance is switched off: Selects basic settings (see section: Basic settings) Selects time setting options (see section: Time setting options).
  • Page 10 Menu item Application Defrost 35 60 ºC for vegetables, meat, fish and fruit. Steam and hot air are combined. The moisture gently transfers the heat to the food. The food does not dry out or lose shape. Slow cook 60 120 ºC for roast beef, leg of lamb.

  • Page 11: Cooking Compartment And Accessories

    Cooking The cooking compartment has four shelf positions. compartment and The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up. accessories Caution The evaporator dish must not be covered. Do not place any dishes on the cooking compartment floor. Do not slide any accessories between the shelf positions, or they may tip.
  • Page 12 Cooking container, solid, , 40 mm deep for cooking rice, pulses and cereals Coking container, perforated, , 40 mm deep for steaming vegetables, juicing berries and defrosting Wire rack for ovenware, cakes and ovenproof dishes and for roasting You can obtain further accessories from specialist retailers: Accessories Ordering...

  • Page 13: Water Tank

    Water tank When you open the appliance door, you will see the water tank on the right hand side. Only fill the water tank with fresh tap water or with still bottled water. If your water is very hard, we recommend that you use softened water.

  • Page 14: Automatic Calibration

    "Fill water tank" If the water tank is empty, a signal sounds. "Fill water message tank" appears in the display. Operation is stopped. 1. Open the appliance door carefully. Steam will escape. 2. Take out the water tank, fill to the mark and reinsert.

  • Page 15: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time In this section you will find out, How to set the clock after connecting up your appliance How to change the display language How to change the water hardness range How to clean your appliance before using it for the first time Initial setup Once your new appliance has been connected,...

  • Page 16: Setting The Water Hardness Range

    Setting the water Descale your appliance regularly. This is the only way hardness range to prevent damage. Your appliance automatically displays when it needs descaling. It is preset to water hardness range II. Change the value if your water is softer or harder. Checking the water You can check the water hardness with the test strips hardness...

  • Page 17: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before using the appliance for the first time, heat it up when empty and clean the accessories. Heating up the appliance 1. Fill the water tank and insert it. 2. Press the # button to switch on the appliance. The "Hot air"...

  • Page 18: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance In this section you will find out, how to switch the appliance on and off what to note after each use Switching on the 1. Press the % button to switch on the appliance. appliance The button description appears on the display for approximately 4 seconds.

  • Page 19: Switching Off The Appliance

    Current temperature Press the ° button. The current temperature is displayed for 3 seconds. Current temperature 64 ºC Continue with ° Changing the temperature You can change the temperature at any time. 1. Press the X or Y button until the temperature is indicated.

  • Page 20: After Each Use

    After each use Emptying the water tank Empty the water tank. Thoroughly dry the seal in the tank cover and the tank shaft in the appliance. Do not dry the water tank in the hot cooking compartment. This will damage the water tank. Drying the cooking Leave the appliance door ajar until the appliance has compartment...
  • Page 21 Select the dish 1. Press the 8 button Hot air, 160 ºC appears in the display. 2. Turn the rotary selector anticlockwise to "Recommended settings". The first dish category appears. 3. Move to the first category of dish using the X button and select the required category using the rotary selector.

  • Page 22: Timesetting Options

    Timesetting options The timesetting options can be called up using the 0 button. The following functions are available: When the appliance is switched off: Set timer Set clock When the appliance is switched on: Set timer Set duration Set later end time Setting timesetting options 1.

  • Page 23: Setting The Duration

    Once the timer duration A signal sounds. The display shows Q 00:00. Press has expired the 0 button to stop the signal. Cancelling the timer Press the 0 button. Press the X button and turn the duration timer duration back to 00:00 using the rotary selector. Close timesetting options using the 0 button.

  • Page 24: Setting A Later End Time

    Changing the duration Press the 0 button. Switch to Duration using the rotary selector. Press the X button and change the duration using the rotary selector. Close timesetting options using the 0 button. The duration has elapsed A signal sounds. The appliance stops heating. 00:00:00 appears in the display.
  • Page 25 Timesetting optn 10:15 Exit with 0 1. Switch to End" using the rotary selector. The time at which the operation will finish is shown on the display. 2. Press theX button. Timesetting optn 12:45 Exit with 0 3. Set the End to a later time using the rotary selector.

  • Page 26: Set Clock

    Cancelling the end time The End time can be cancelled provided the appliance is in standby. Press the 0 button. Switch to End time using the rotary selector, press the X button and turn back the End time using the rotary selector until the display goes out.

  • Page 27: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes In this section, you will find out: How to set a programme from the automatic programming selection Notes and tips on the programmes Which programmes you can set (programme tables) The automatic programmes enable you to prepare food very easily. There are 16 programme groups with a total of 70 programmes.
  • Page 28 Select the programme Programmes Poultry Chicken, fresh 3. Press the X button. The first programme of the selected programme group is highlighted. 4. Turn the rotary selector until the required programme appears. Enter the weight Programmes Chicken breast, fresh, steamed 500 g 5.

  • Page 29: Notes About The Programmes

    Setting a later end time You can delay the end time for some programmes. The programme will be started later, to finish at the desired time (see Section: Time setting options). End of the programme A signal sounds. The appliance switches off. Press the % button.

  • Page 30: Programme Tables

    Programme tables In this section you will find all the programme groups and the programmes they contain. Read the instructions before preparing food using a programme. Vegetables Do not season vegetables until after cooking. Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level Steam cauliflower/In florets* Florets of equal size perforated cooking container...
  • Page 31 Potatoes Do not season potatoes until after cooking. Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level Boiled potatoes* medium sized, perforated cooking quartered, container individual weight + baking tray 30 40 g Unpeeled boiled potatoes* medium sized, perforated cooking dia. 4 5 cm container + baking tray You can delay the end time for this programme Cereal products...
  • Page 32 Bakes Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level Bake, savoury, cooked ingred.* Max. 4 cm deep wire rack + ovenproof dish Bake, sweet* Max. 4 cm deep wire rack + ovenproof dish You can delay the end time for this programme Poultry Do not place chicken breasts or chicken portions on top of each other in the ovenware.
  • Page 33 Veal Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level Joint, fresh 1 2 kg wire rack + baking tray / Lean joint* Joint, fresh 1 2 kg wire rack + baking tray / Marbled joint* Breast, stuffed* 1 2 kg wire rack + baking tray You can delay the end time for this programme Pork Score the rind in advance from the middle outwards.
  • Page 34 Meat loaf Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level Made from fresh minced meat Total weight baking tray 0.5 2 kg Fish When preparing fish, grease the perforated cooking container. Do not place whole fish, fish fillets or fish fingers on top of each other. Enter the weight of the heaviest fish and choose pieces as similar in size as possible.
  • Page 35 Pastries, dessert Baking plaited loaf Leave the yeast dough to prove in the combination steam oven for half an hour at 40 ºC. Preparing fruit compote The Fruit compote programme is only suitable for fruits with stones and pips. Weigh the fruit and add approximately D the amount in water, and add sugar and spices according to taste.
  • Page 36 Bread/bread rolls Baking bread The programmes are for bread baked without a tin. The dough should not be too soft. Cut into the dough several times with a sharp knife to a depth of approx. 1 cm before baking. Proving and baking dough The message "Cut into the bread"...
  • Page 37 Reheat Programme Notes Ovenware/accessories Level 1 portion* wire rack 2 portions* wire rack Side dishes, cooked* baking tray Cooked vegetables* baking tray Pizza, cooked/Pizza, thin base* wire rack + baking tray Pizza, cooked/Pizza, deep pan* wire rack + baking tray You can delay the end time for this programme Defrosting If possible, freeze the food flat and in portion sized...
  • Page 38 Defrosting fish fillets Never place the fish fillets on top of each other. Defrosting whole poultry Remove the packaging before defrosting. Leave the poultry to stand after defrosting. With large poultry (e.g. small turkeys), you can remove the giblets after approximately 30 minutes standing time. Defrosting meat With this programme you can defrost individual cuts of meat.
  • Page 39 Special Sterilising bottles Always clean the bottles with a bottle brush immediately after drinking. Then clean them in the dishwasher. Place the bottles in the perforated cooking container so that they do not touch one another. Dry the bottles with a clean cloth after sterilising. The process corresponds to normal sterilisation by boiling.

  • Page 40: Memory

    Memory Memory enables you to save a programme of your own and access it again at the touch of a button. The memory function is useful for dishes you prepare particularly frequently. Storing settings in Memory 1. Set the required operating type. Do not start operation.

  • Page 41: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock The appliance has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally or changing a setting. Press the D button for approx. 4 seconds, until the Activating the childproof lock D symbol appears. The control panel is locked. Deactivating the childproof Press and hold the D button until the symbol goes lock...
  • Page 42 Basic setting Function Possible settings Select language Change the display language 30 different languages Cooking time acoustic Setting the length of the acoustic signal at short signal the end of an operation medium long Button tone Switch the acoustic signal on pressing a button on or off Display brightness Change the display brightness...

  • Page 43: Automatic Switch Off

    Automatic switch off If you do not change the settings on your appliance for several hours, the automatic switch off function will be activated. The display shows "Automatic switch off". Press any button to deactivate the automatic switch off. You can now make new settings. Care and cleaning In this section, you will find information on Care and cleaning of your appliance...
  • Page 44 Remove food residues from the cooking compartment as soon as the appliance has cooled. Burnt on remains will be much harder to remove later. For heavy soiling use the cleaning aid (see Section: Cleaning aid). Salts are very abrasive and can cause rust. Remove remains of acidic sauces (ketchup, mustard) or salted food from the cooking compartment immediately after cooling.

  • Page 45: Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning agents Appliance exterior Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. with aluminium front Mild window cleaning agent wipe the surfaces horizontally and without applying pressure using a soft window cloth or a lint free microfibre cloth. with stainless steel front Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

  • Page 46: Cleaning Aid

    Cleaning aid The cleaning aid loosens dirt in the cooking compartment using steam. It can then be removed easily. The cleaning aid takes approximately 30 minutes. Note: If the cleaning aid is cancelled, the appliance cannot be operated. Only after the first and second rinse can the appliance be used again, so that no detergent remains in the appliance.

  • Page 47: Descale

    2nd rinse After a short time, "Empty dish" appears in the display. 1. Thoroughly rinse out the cleaning sponge. 2. Remove the remaining water from the evaporator dish using the cleaning sponge. 3. Press the n button. The appliance starts rinsing. After the second rinse, ‹‹:‹‹...
  • Page 48 Descaler For descaling, use only the liquid descaler recommended by the after sales service (product no. 311138, also available online in the eShop). Other descalers may damage the appliance. 1. Prepare a descaling solution by mixing 300 ml water and 60 ml liquid descaler. 2.
  • Page 49 Removing the remaining Remove the remaining water from the evaporator dish water using the cleaning sponge. Wipe out the cooking compartment using the cleaning sponge and then dry with a soft cloth. Cancelling descaling 1. Press and hold the n button. Descaling is cancelled.

  • Page 50: Removing And Fitting The Appliance Door

    Removing and You can remove the appliance door for easier fitting the appliance cleaning. door Risk of injury. The hinges of the appliance door may snap shut with a lot of force. Always turn the two locking levers for fitting and removing the appliance door to their limit stops.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Rails

    Fitting the appliance door Refit the appliance door after cleaning. 1. Insert the door hinges straight into the openings on the left and right hand sides of the cooking compartment. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides. 2.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Door Panels

    Cleaning the door The inner glass panel on the appliance door can be panels removed for easier cleaning. Caution. The appliance must not be used again until the panels and appliance door have been correctly installed. 1. Remove the appliance door and lay it on a cloth with the handle underneath.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following instructions before calling the after sales service. Repairs may only be carried out by fully trained after sales service technicians. Incorrect repairs may present considerable risks for the user. Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy The plug is not plugged into...
  • Page 54 Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy The water tank has not been Slide in the water tank until it "Fill water tank" appears even pushed in properly engages though the water tank is full The detection system is not Call the after sales service working "Fill water tank"...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Cooking Compartment Bulb

    Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy An error message "E..." appears Technical fault Press the 0 button to delete the in the display error message. Reset the clock if required. If the error message appears again, call the after sales service Error message "E011" appears A button was pressed for too Press the 0 button to delete the in the display...

  • Page 56: Changing The Door Seal

    5. Screw the glass cover with the seals back on again. 6. Connect the appliance to the mains and reset the clock. Never operate the appliance without the glass cover and seals. Replacing glass cover or Any damaged glass cover or lamp seals must be lamp seals replaced.

  • Page 57: After Sales Service

    After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.

  • Page 58: Energy And Environment Tips

    Energy and environment tips Here will be given tips on saving energy and disposing of your appliance properly. Saving energy Only preheat the appliance if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instructions table. Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible while the food is cooking.

  • Page 59: Tables And Tips

    Tables and tips The tables contain a selection of dishes which are particularly suitable for your combination steam oven. You can find out which operating mode, accessories and cooking time to select. Unless otherwise stated, the information given applies to inserting accessories when the appliance is cold.

  • Page 60: Hot Air

    Distribute food evenly Always distribute the food evenly in the ovenware. It will not cook evenly if the layers are of different depths. Pressure sensitive food When layering delicate foods in the cooking container, do not pile them too high. It is better to use two containers.
  • Page 61 Food Size Accessories Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. Artichokes Whole Perforated + Steam 30 35 baking tray Cauliflower Whole Perforated + Steam 30 40 baking tray Cauliflower Florets Perforated + Steam 10 15 baking tray Broccoli Florets Perforated +...

  • Page 62: Side Dishes And Pulses

    Food Size Accessories Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. Spinach* Perforated + Steam baking tray Romanesco Florets Perforated + Steam 8 10 baking tray Brussels sprouts Florets Perforated + Steam 20 30 baking tray Beetroot Whole Perforated + Steam 40 50...

  • Page 63: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    Food Ratio/ Accessories/level Mode of Tempera Duration information operation ture in ºC in min. Potato gratin Baking tray (level 2) Hot air 170 180 35 45 Brown rice 1 : 1.5 Solid Steam 30 40 Long grain rice 1 : 1.5 Solid Steam 20 30...
  • Page 64 Poultry Food Amount/ Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight operation ture in ºC in min. Chicken, whole 1.2 kg Wire rack + Combination 180 190 50 60 baking tray Chicken, halved per 0.4 kg Wire rack + Combination 180 190 35 45 baking tray Chicken breast...
  • Page 65 Veal Food Amount/ Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight operation ture in ºC in min. Joint of veal 1.5 kg Wire rack + Combination 160 180 50 70 baking tray Veal back* 1 kg Wire rack + Combination 160 180 15 25 baking tray Breast of veal,...
  • Page 66 Miscellaneous Food Amount/ Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight operation ture in ºC in min. Meat loaf made from Baking tray Combination 140 150 45 60 0.5 kg minced meat Saddle of venison 0.6 0.8 kg Wire rack + Combination 150 170 15 30...

  • Page 67: Roasting Tips

    Food Amount/ Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration weight operation ture in ºC in min. Cod fillet per 0.15 kg Perforated + Steam 80 90 10 14 baking tray Salmon fillet per 0.15 kg Perforated + Steam 8 10 baking tray Mussels 1.5 kg Baking tray...

  • Page 68: Braising Meat

    Braising meat Braising is the ideal cooking method for all tender pieces of meat which are to be cooked medium rare or medium. The meat remains very juicy and turns out as soft as butter. Slide the baking tray into the comination steam oven and preheat with the Slow cook operating mode.

  • Page 69: Desserts, Compote

    Desserts, compote Compote Weigh the fruit and add approximately D of the amount of water and sugar and spices according to taste. Rice pudding weigh the rice and add 2.5 times the amount of milk. Do not fill the rice and milk more than 2.5 cm high in the accessories.

  • Page 70: Cakes And Pastries

    Cakes and pastries It is best to use dark coloured metal baking tins. Temperature and cooking time depend on the quantity and composition of the dough. For this reason, temperature ranges are quoted in the tables. First set the lower temperature. This will brown your baking more evenly.
  • Page 71 Cakes on trays Food Accessories Level Operating Tempera Cooking mode ture in ºC time in min. Yeast cakewith dry topping baking tray Combination 150 160 35 45 Yeast cakewith moist baking tray Hot air 150 160 35 45 topping(fruit) Swiss roll baking tray Hot air 180 200...

  • Page 72: Baking Tips

    Small baked items Food Accessories Level Operating Tempera Cooking mode ture in ºC time in min. Meringue baking tray Hot air 80 90 120 180 Macaroons baking tray Hot air 140 160 15 25 Puff pastry baking tray Combination 170 190 10 20 Muffins bun tray...

  • Page 73: Reheating Food

    Reheating food Using Reheat, dishes can be gently reheated, They taste and look like they have been freshly prepared. Even baked items from the day before can be recrisped. Food Accessories Level Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min.
  • Page 74 Health risk. When defrosting food from animal sources, you must remove the liquid that escapes during defrosting. It must never come into contact with other food. Bacteria could be transferred. After defrosting, operate the combination steam oven with hot air for 15 minutes at 180 ºC. Defrost meat allow pieces of meat which are to be breadcrumbed to defrost to the point where seasoning and...

  • Page 75: Proving Dough

    Proving dough When the Dough proving operating mode is used, dough will prove considerably more quickly than at room temperature. You may select any shelf position you wish for the wire rack or place the wire rack carefully on the cooking compartment floor.

  • Page 76: Preserving

    Preserving Preserve food which is as fresh as possible. When foods are stored for a relatively long period, their vitamin content is reduced and they cook more readily. Only use fruit and vegetables which are in perfect condition. Check preserving jars, rubber rings, clips and springs. Clean rubber rings and jars thoroughly with hot water.

  • Page 77: Frozen Products

    Frozen products Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. The cooking times indicated apply to dishes placed in a cold cooking compartment. Food Accessories Level Operating Tempera Cooking mode ture in ºC time in min. Chips baking tray + Hot air 170 190 25 35 greaseproof paper...
  • Page 78 Food Accessories Level Operating Tempera Cooking mode ture in ºC time in min. Fish fingers baking tray + Hot air 195 205 20 24 greaseproof paper Trout perforated + Steam 80 100 20 25 baking tray Frozen fish fillet with baking tray + wire rack Combination 180 200...

  • Page 79: Test Dishes

    Test dishes In accordance with DIN 44547 and EN 60350. The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold cooking compartment. Food Tin/tray Level Mode of Tempera Duration operation ture in ºC in min. Viennese whirls Baking tray Hot air 160 170 17 20...
  • Page 80 Notes...

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