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HB978GN.1B Oven EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Safety Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...... 43 30.1 General installation instructions...... 43 INFORMATION FOR USE Safety .............. 2 Preventing material damage ...... 5 1 Safety Environmental protection and saving en- ergy .............. 6 Observe the following safety instructions. Familiarising yourself with your appliance .. 7 1.1 General information Cooking Functions.......... 8...
Safety en The telescopic shelves become hot when the Keep children under the age of 8 years away appliance is in use. from the appliance and power cable. ▶ Allow hot telescopic shelves to cool down 1.4 Safe use before touching them. Always place accessories in the cooking com- ▶...
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Improper repairs are dangerous. Children may put packaging material over ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be their heads or wrap themselves up in it and carried out by trained specialist staff. suffocate.
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Preventing material damage en WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! health! The cooking compartment gets very hot when The appliance gets very hot when the clean- the cleaning function is in progress. ing function is in progress. The non-stick coat- ▶...
en Environmental protection and saving energy Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may With certain models, accessories may scratch the door damage it. pane when closing the appliance door. Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli- Always push accessories fully into the cooking com- ▶...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Symbol Meaning The appliance door is locked due to the You can use the control panel to configure all functions cleaning function or childproof lock. of your appliance and to obtain information about the → "Pyrolytic activeClean cleaning func- operating status.
en Cooking Functions Lighting Button Function One or more oven lights illuminate the cooking com- Select the timer. partment. → "Setting the timer", Page 14 When you open the appliance door, the light in the Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds: cooking compartment switches on. If the appliance Activate or deactivate the childproof door remains open for longer than around 18 minutes, lock.
Cooking Functions en 5.1 Types of heating To ensure that you always find the right type of heating When you select a type of heating, the appliance sug- to cook your food, we explain the differences and ap- gests a suitable temperature or setting. You can use plications below.
en Accessories Symbol Type of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional functions Keeping warm 50 - 100 °C Keep cooked food warm. Preheating cookware 30 - 90 °C Preheat cookware. Note: Due to thermal inertia, the temperature that is 5.2 Temperature displayed may differ slightly from the actual temperat- With most types of heating , you can read the current...
You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: siemens-home.bsh-group.com Accessories are appliance-specific. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
en Basic operation Wipe the smooth surfaces in the cooking compart- Ventilate the kitchen while the appliance is heat- ‒ ment with a soft, damp cloth. ing. Press to switch the appliance on. a Once the cooking time has elapsed, a signal tone Apply the following settings: sounds.
Rapid heating en Press "Apply". This ensures that the light in the cooking compart- ment is always off while the appliance is operating and when you open the appliance door, and the 8.7 Displaying information time display does not change. The duration of the In most cases, you can call up information about the signal tone is reduced at the end of the operation.
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en Time-setting options Delay the time using the adjustment line or directly Time-setting via the number field . option If required, use to reset the setting value. End time Along with the cooking time, you can Press "Start" to start the operation. set the time at which you want the a The display shows the start time.
Ventilation function "Crisp Finish" en Press the button. Cancelling the timer Press "Pause". Press the button. Change the timer. Reset the timer using .Reset the timer using . Press "Start". Close with Ventilation function "Crisp Finish" 11 Ventilation function "Crisp Finish" The ventilation function "Crisp Finish"...
en Meat probe Requirements Thick Insert the meat probe diagonally into the ¡ The food with the meat probe is in the cooking com- pieces meat from above, pushing it in as far as partment. of meat possible. ¡ The meat probe is inserted in the cooking compart- ment.
Dishes en Press "Stop". Pork Core temperature Press . in °C Press the type of heating that you want to use. Shoulder of pork 85 - 90 Reset the operation and use "Start" to start. Fillet of pork, medium rare 62 - 70 Pork loin, well done 72 - 80...
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en Dishes Recommended settings 13.3 Overview of the dishes For the recommended settings, the optimum type of You can find out which individual dishes are available heating is preset as a fixed value. to you on the appliance when you call up the operating You can adjust the preset temperature and the cooking mode.
Favourites en Tip: For some dishes, you can select a preferred played. cooking method. → "Remaining time forecast for the operation", → "Setting options for the dishes", Page 17 Page 18 a The settings for the dish appear on the display. a Once the dish is ready, a signal sounds. The appli- ance stops heating.
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en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance Appliance set- Selection to meet your needs. tings Pull-out system ¡ Retrofitted (if 2 or 3 sets of pull- 16.1 Overview of the basic settings out rails are fitted) ¡...
Home Connect en Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be re- tained even after a power failure. Home Connect 17 Home Connect This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your ap- 17.1 Setting up the Home Connect app pliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions Install the Home Connect app on your mobile via the Home Connect app, adjust its basic settings device.
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en Home Connect Basic setting Possible settings Explanation Wi-Fi You can use the Wi-Fi to switch off the network connection for your appliance. When you have connected successfully once, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi and not lose your detailed data. As soon as you activate Wi-Fi again, the appliance connects automatically.
Cleaning and servicing en The first time your appliance is registered on a home ¡ The current software and hardware version of your network connected to the Internet, your appliance will appliance. transmit the following types of data to the ¡ Status of any previous resetting to factory settings. Home Connect server (initial registration): This initial registration prepares the Home Connect ¡...
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en "Pyrolytic activeClean" cleaning function Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Door handle ¡ Hot soapy water To avoid permanent stains, immediately remove any descaling agent that gets onto the surface. Door seal ¡ Hot soapy water Do not remove or scrub. Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information...
"Pyrolytic activeClean" cleaning function en The cleaning function requires approx. 3.9 - 4.8 kilo- WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! watt hours. The cooking compartment gets very hot when the cleaning function is in progress. 19.1 Preparing the appliance for the Never open the appliance door. ▶ cleaning function Allow the appliance to cool down.
en Cleaning aid "humidClean" Note: White residues on the enamel surfaces may Note: While the cleaning function is running, the frame be caused by heavy soiling. These food residues on the inside of the appliance door or other parts of are harmless. The deposits do not compromise the the door that are made of stainless steel become dis- functionality of the appliance.
Appliance door en Press to switch the appliance off. a The drying process starts and the duration counts To dry the cooking compartment completely, leave down. the appliance door open for 1 to 2 minutes. a Once the drying has ended, a signal tone sounds. A notification appears on the display confirming that the operation has finished.
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en Appliance door Close the locking levers on the left- and right-hand Remove the inner panel upwards at an angle and hinges. set it down carefully on a flat surface. Open the left- and right-hand metal strip in the direc- tion of the arrow ...
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Appliance door en Close the metal strip on the left and right . 22.4 Fitting the door panes Note: Ensure that the arrow is on the top left on the interme- diate panes. Note: The lettering "Pyro" must be legible at the top, as shown in the picture.
en Rails Rails 23 Rails To thoroughly clean the rails and the cooking compart- Notes ment, or to replace the rails, you can remove the rails. ¡ Depending on the appliance type, you must change the basic settings for the telescopic rails for appli- ances with rails and pull-out rails.
Troubleshooting en Remove the pull-out rail. Guide the rail lengthways to the rear to the guide rods, and slide both retainers onto each lower rod. In doing so, use the rear retainer to grip the ver- tical rod. Clean the pull-out rail. → "Cleaning products", Page 23 Note: Press and hold PUSH...
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en Troubleshooting WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶ ▶ by trained specialist staff. by trained specialist staff.
Next time, set lower or higher values. ▶ Tip: A lot of other information about the food preparation and corresponding adjustment values can be found in the Home Connect app or on our website siemens-home.bsh- group.com. Disposal 25 Disposal 25.1 Disposing of old appliance...
A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on- A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found line at siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the online at siemens-home.bsh-group.com among the ad- additional documents on the product page for your ditional documents on the product page for your appli- appliance.
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Home Connect app or on our website ¡ Silicone moulds are not suitable. siemens-home.bsh-group.com. ¡ If you are cooking bakes directly in the universal pan, place the universal pan into the cooking com- 29.1 General cooking tips...
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en How it works ¡ If you do not have any suitable cookware, you can Baking on two or more levels Height use the universal pan. 3 levels ¡ Baking tray Roasting in covered cookware ¡ Universal pan ¡ Use a suitable lid that seals well. ¡...
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How it works en 29.5 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Sponge cake, delicate Ring-shaped tin 150-170 60-80...
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en How it works Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins Bake, savoury, cooked ingredi- Ovenproof dish 200-220 30-60 ents Potato gratin, raw ingredients, Ovenproof dish 160-190 50-70 4 cm deep Chicken, 1.3 kg, unstuffed Pan support 200-220 60-70 Small chicken portions, 250 g...
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How it works en Sear the meat on all sides on the hob at a very high Issue heat. You want to cook a ¡ Place the cold duck breast Immediately place the meat into the pre-warmed duck breast at a low into a pan.
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en How it works Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C mins → Page 9 Bread or white bread Loaf tin, 1 x 900 g or 180-190 20-30 2 x 450 g Bread or white bread Loaf tin, 1 x 900 g or 190-200 40-50 2 x 450 g...
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How it works en Recommended settings for poultry Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C mins → Page 9 Chicken, whole Pan support 200-220 20+15 Slide the universal pan underneath the wire rack. ¡ For 1.5 kg, the cooking time would therefore be Roasting and braising 95 minutes.
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en How it works 29.8 Test dishes The information in this section is provided for test institutes to facilitate testing of the appliance in accordance with EN 60350‑1. Baking ¡ The setting values apply to food that is placed into a First wire rack: Shelf position 3 cold cooking compartment.
Installation instructions en Grilling Recommended settings for grilling Food Accessory/cookware Height Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating °C/grill setting mins → Page 9 Toasting bread Pan support Do not preheat the appliance. Installation instructions 30 Installation instructions Observe this information when installing the appliance. ¡...
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en Installation instructions 30.3 Installation below a worktop WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing below a worktop. cord and non-approved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
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Installation instructions en Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm b in mm Full-surface induction hob Gas hob Electric hob Observe different national installation instructions for the hob. ¡ Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accord- 30.5 Installation in a tall unit ance with the diagram.
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en Installation instructions ¡ The power cable must be plugged in at the rear of Screw the appliance into place. the appliance until you hear a clicking sound. A 3 m power cable can be obtained from the after-sales service. ¡ The power cable must only be replaced with a cable from the original manufacturer.
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Installation instructions en Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. 30.11 Removing the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Undo the fastening screws. Lift the appliance slightly and pull it out completely.
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...