Bosch HES242U, HES442U, HES245U, HES255U, HES246U User Manual

ELECTRIC FREE-ST

Use and Care Manual

For Use with Model(s): mTwisT™ electric range models

ANDING CONVECTION RANGE

A Special Message

to Our Customers

Dear Bosch Range Owner:
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.
We ask that you read this manual thoroughly before using your new range. Please pay
particular attention to the safety precautions printed at the front of this book and the
numerous safety hints and cautions placed throughout. Also, be sure to familiarize
yourself with the proper operation of the range and its cleaning and maintenance
procedures. Adherence to these instructions and procedures will assure that you
realize the full potential of your new Bosch range as well as maintain it for years of
dependable use.

Thank you and good cooking,

BSH Home Appliances Corporation

WARNING

When properly cared for, your new Bosch range has
been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all
instructions carefully before using this range. These
precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons. Do not operate the oven or
cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or
cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel
and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel
become broken. When using kitchen appliances, basic
safety precautions must be followed, including those in
the following pages.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.

The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of
soil during self-cleaning can generate small amounts
of Carbon Monoxide.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off
very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first
several cleaning cycles.

California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of
cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a potential cause of
reproductive toxicity.

Exposure to these substances can be minimized by:

1. Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas.

2. Providing good ventilation during and immediately
after self cleaning the oven.

3. Operating the unit according to the instructions in
this manual.

The Bosch range referred to thoughout this manual is manufactured by BSH Home Appliance Corp.

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 ....................................................................................... 7

Clock Display ..................................................................................................7

Demo Mode .................................................................................................... 7

Language Display ............................................................................................7

Lock Keys .......................................................................................................7

Oven Temp Offset ........................................................................................... 7

Reset Defaults ................................................................................................7

Sabbath Feature .............................................................................................8

Time Format ...................................................................................................8

The Cooktop

Cooktop Features................................................................................................... 9

Operating the mTwisT Cooktop............................................................................... 11

The Oven

Oven Features (Rack Position) ................................................................................ 12

Oven Modes - Bake, Proof, Warm and Convection Bake ...........................................14

Oven Modes - Broil and Convection Broil ................................................................. 15

Oven Modes - Convection Roast .............................................................................16

Oven Modes - Dehydrate ........................................................................................ 17

Setting the Mode ................................................................................................... 18

Using the Timer (s) ................................................................................................ 19

Using Timed or Delayed Cook ................................................................................. 20

Using the Probe .....................................................................................................21

The Warming Drawer ................................................................................................22

Care and Cleaning

Cooktop ................................................................................................................ 24

Oven .....................................................................................................................26

Self Help, Maintenance, Etc.

Cookware Selection Guide ......................................................................................29

Maintenance

Removing the Oven Door ................................................................................30

Replacing the Oven Light................................................................................. 30

Self Help

Cooktop .......................................................................................................... 31

Oven .............................................................................................................. 32

Warranty ............................................................................................................... 33

Important Safety Instructions

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Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

RANGE SAFETY

• Have the installer show you the location of
thecircuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy

reference.

• This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to
Installation Instructions for details.

• Service should only be performed by an

authorized service technician who has
undergone training for this specific type of
unit. This is a high-tech appliance. Unauthorized

service technicians may not be familiar with the
sophisticated workings of this appliance, and may
therefore cause damage to the unit or create a
hazard. Contact the nearest authorized service
center for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the range
unless specifically recommended by an authorized
service technician.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is not

working properly or if it has been damaged

until an authorized servicer has examined it.

• Do not Cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning
solutions and spillovers may create a risk of electric
shock.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. For example, never use
the appliance for warming or heating the room. If
you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

• Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,

vapors, flammables or nonfood products in
this appliance. This type of range is specifically

designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.

• Secure all loose garments, etc. before
beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang
loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or
hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or
dangling sleeves.

• Avoid reaching or leaning over the appliance.
Be aware that certain clothing and hair sprays may
contain flammable chemicals that could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.

• In the event that personal clothing or hair

catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY

to extinguish flames.

• Do not touch the cooking area(s) or the
immediate surrounding area(s) while using the
range or while it is cooling. Areas adjacent
to the burners, oven and warming drawer may
become hot enough to cause burns and my be hot
even though they are off. Never let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials come in
contact with a cooking area until it has cooled.

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of
a grease fire, observe the following:

• In the event of a grease fire, SMOTHER FLAMES
with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal
tray, then turn off the elements. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

• Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or
towels, on grease fires. A violent steam explosion
may result.

• SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food fires
with baking soda. NEVER use water on cooking
fires.

• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be
burned.

• ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR near
the kitchen.

• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flambéing food.

• Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:

• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.

• The fire is small and contained in the area where
it started.

• The fire department is being called.

• You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

• Do not clean the range while it is still hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied
to a hot surface.

• Exercise caution when opening the oven or
warming drawer. Standing to the side, open the
door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/or steam
escape. Keep your face clear of the opening
and make sure there are no children or pets near
the unit. After the release of hot air and/or steam,
proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut unless
necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not
leave open doors unattended.

• Do not heat or warm unopened food
containers either in the oven or the warming
drawer. Build-up of pressure may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.

• Always place oven racks in desired location
while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while
oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the hot
heating elements.

• Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

• Do not use water or a wet rag or towel on a
grease fire. Smother fire with baking soda or use
a dry chemical or foam-type (ABC) extinguisher.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Have an appropriate fire extinguisher
available, nearby, highly visible and easily

accessible near the oven.

• Keep the oven and ventilating hood free from
grease build up. Clean them frequently.

• Do not place food directly on oven bottom.

• Follow the manufacturer’s directions when

using cooking or roasting bags.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, or
sit on any part of the oven, nor to hang on the

oven door, warming drawer, or storage drawer.
This can damage the range, and the unit may tip

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over, potentially causing severe injury.

WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

• INJURY TO PERSONS COULD
RESULT.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE
PACKAGED WITH RANGE.

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

• Do not allow children to use this appliance
unless closely supervised by an adult. Children
and pets should not be left alone or unattended in
the area where the appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not the
appliance is in use.

CAUTION

Items of interest to children should not be
stored in the range, in cabinets above the range
or on the backsplash of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

• If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed. Turn off oven and
disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.

• Use high heat settings on the cooktop only
when necessary. Heat oil slowly on no more
than a low-medium setting, to avoid bubbling and
splatter. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns
and injury.

• Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep
fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

• Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boilovers
can cause smoke and possibly damage the cooktop.

• Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement
of the utensil when stirring or turning food.

• Use only utensils that are appropriate for

ceramic cooktop use on the cooktop. Use
proper pan size. (See Cookware Selection Guide”,

page. 26 for further details). Select utensils with
flat bottoms that cover the entire surface unit. This
will reduce risk of fire and also increase efficiency.

Utensils not approved for use with ceramic cooktops
may break with sudden temperature changes.

• Always position handles of utensils inward so
they do not extend over adjacent work areas,
burners or the edge of the cooktop.

SELF-CLEANING SAFETY

• Confirm that the door locks and will not open

once the door lock icon appears. If the door does
not lock, touch OFF and do not run Self-Clean.
Phone [phone] for service.
Note: During a normal Self Clean cycle, the door
does not lock at the beginning of the cycle;
However, it does lock prior to reaching the high self
clean temperatures. In a Delayed Self-Clean cycle,
the door locks immediately.

• Do not clean the oven gasket. It is essential for

a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage, move or remove the oven gasket.

• Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven

liner protective coatings (such as aluminum
foil) of any kind in or around any part of the oven.

• Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.

• Remove the broiler pan, oven racks, oven

probe and other utensils and wipe out excess
soft spillage before self-cleaning the oven.

REGARDING PET BIRDS:

Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet
birds out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchen
fumes could reach them. During self clean, fumes are
released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen
fumes such as overheating margarines and cooking oils
may also be harmful.

RANGE OPERATION OVERVIEW:

Operation of the range is through touch pads on the
backguard, touch pads on the cooktop, the dial on
the backguard and the mTwist magnetic dial on the
cooktop.

The backguard touch pads, in conjunction with
the dial on the backguard, are used to select an
oven mode, set the time(s) and to set up your range.
To use the touch pad, touch the center part of the
pad with the flat part of your fingertip. A beep will
sound to indicate that the selection has been made.
Turn the dial on the backguard to the desired setting
and press start.

Use the touchpads on the cooktop to choose the
element and the element size. These touchpads can
also be used to turn the cooktop on and off and to
lock the cooktop touchpads.

The mTwist dial is used to select cooktop heat
settings. Touch the element pad and turn the mTwist
dial to the desired setting.

See the sections on operating the cooktop, oven and
warming drawer for detailed instructions.

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Getting Familiar With Your Range

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Parts Included with Your Range:

1. Anti-Tip Bracket

2. Bosch Cookbook

3. Broiler Pan and Grid

4. Cooktop Cleaning Creme

5. Cooktop Scraper

6. Literature Kit:
Quick Reference Guide
Use & Care Manual
Installation Instructions
AHAM Anti-Tip Brochure
AHAM Safer Cooking Brochure
Warranty/ Registration Card

7. Oven Racks, Flat (2 or 3;varies by model)

8. Oven Rack, Full Extension (some models)

9. Probe (some models)

10. Warming Drawer Rack (some models)

(some models)

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Oven Rack, Flat

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Probe

Oven Rack, Full Extension

(some models)

Drawings are not to scale.

17

24
20

14

13

25

18

19

Warming Drawer Rack

(some models)

Range Parts:

11. Incandescent Lights (back wall)

12. Oven Control Panel

13. Oven Control Knob

14. mTwisT Dial

15. Broil Element

16. Convection Fan and Element

17. Probe Receptacle (some models)

18. Rack Guides

19. Door Gasket

20. Model & Serial # Plate

21. Bake Element

22. Oven Door Lock

23. Broiler Pan

24. Warming Drawer

25. Oven Vent

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Cooking Mode

Temperature

Start

Light

Time

Off

AM

PM

Light

Time

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Clock

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The Oven Control Panel

Cooking Mode

AKEAKE

BB

AKE

B

AKEAKE

BB

Temperature

Off

Preheat or Probe

Temperature

Oven

Temperature

Probe

Indicator

Indicator

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.” Cooking mode
icon is also displayed when cooking mode is selected.

CONTROL KNOB

cooking mode and temperature. Turn clockwise to
increase and turn counterclockwise to decrease.

LIGHT - Touch pad to turn oven light on or off.
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR - Icon is displayed during the

self-clean mode when the door is locked. DO NOT
attempt to open the door until the lock symbol is no
longer present.

OFF - Touch pad to turn off oven and/or warming
drawer.

OVEN TEMPERATURE - Shows the oven temperature
selected.

PREHEAT - Displays temperature of oven during
preheat mode. Also displays internal temperature of
meat when probe is in use.

PROBE INDICATOR - Indicates the probe is installed in
oven. The internal temperature of the meat is displayed
in place of the preheat temperature.

START - Touch pad to complete an entry.
TEMPERATURE - Touch pad to select cooking

temperature.

TIME - Touch pad to select cooking time.

- Used to set the clock, timers, select

Lock

Warming

Drawer

Indicator

TIMER – There are two timers - TIMER 1 AND TIMER 2;

Each counts down the time in hours and minutes. With
less than 60 minutes remaining, the timer also displays
seconds.

WARMING DRAWER INDICATOR - Icon displays when
warming drawer is in use. Indicates warming drawer
setting.

Start

Control

Knob

Other Indicators and Features

BEEP - Signals that more information must be

entered or confirms the receipt of an entry. A Beep
also signals the end of a program or an oven error.

DEFAULT SETTINGS - The cooking modes
automatically select the default temperature. These

can be changed when a different one is needed.
FLASHING SYMBOL OR NUMBER - Signals an

incomplete setting and calls for another step or
START to be touched.

F NUMBER CODES - These codes are displayed when
there is a problem with the range.

CONVECTION FAN - The convection fan operates
during any convection mode and the self clean mode.

When the oven is operating in the convection mode,
the fan will turn off automatically when the door is
opened except when in the dehydrate mode.

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Setting Up Your Range

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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.

• The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer and oven are running. Turn knob to

display clock when timer is displayed.

• The oven is preset to a 12 hour clock and indicates AM and PM.

• The clock display can also be turned off (See Clock Display, Page 5)..

Note: To switch to a 24 hour clock, see "Select Function”
section.

AM

CLOCCLOC

CLOC

CLOCCLOC

BEEP REMINDER

KK

K

KK

1. CLOCK will be displayed and the hour digits will

flash.
Turn knob to select hour and AM or PM.

2. Touch TIME. CLOCK will still be displayed and the

minute digits will flash.

3. Turn knob. Set minutes.

4. Touch TIME and the clock is now set.

11

22

1

2: 00

11

22

If operation is not completed,
the oven will beep periodically
as a reminder to set clock
time. Push OFF.

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Changing the Clock Time

1. Touch Time. TIMER 1 will flash in display.

2. Turn knob to select CLOCK .

3. Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash.

4. Turn knob to change hours.

5. Touch TIME again and minute digits will flash.

6. Turn knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change

minutes.

7. Touch TIME again and the clock is set.

0: 000: 00

0: 00

0: 000: 00

AM

HR:MIN

TIMER

Helpful Hint

To cancel the TIME
selection when setting the
clock, touch OFF at any time
while in the clock mode.

TIMER 1TIMER 1

TIMER 1

TIMER 1TIMER 1

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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 hour or 24 hour)

LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout )

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LANGUAGE OPTION (for display; select English,

Spanish, or French)

CLOCK DISPLAY (yes or no)

OVEN TEMPERATURE OFFSET (used to

calibrate the oven temperature)

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TIPS on Using Functions

• There will be a slight delay
before each message (or
feature) can be seen in the
display.

• Turn knob
approximately one second for
display to show next feature.

• To move through the feature
menu,
clockwise one click after each
feature appears.

slowly, and wait

slowly turn the knob

DEMO

DEMO MODE (used by appliance stores)

RESET DEFAULTS (change

back to original factory settings)

SABBATH FEATURE (for religious faiths with
“no work” requirements on the Sabbath)

all

function settings

Accessing and Using the Select
Functions Menu

To access the SELECT FUNCTIONS menu, touch and
hold COOKING MODE touch pad for five (5) seconds.

SELECT FUNCTION is displayed.

BEEPS

To indicate when a mode is
finished, 3 consecutive beeps will
sound.

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1. Turn knob to desired feature.

2. Press START to choose any function, and turn
knob to choose any sub-functions.

3. After selecting feature, touch OFF.

See next page for further information.

NOTE:

In the event of a power failure,
the functions return to the factory
settings and will need to be reset.

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BEEP VOLUME

• The volume of the control beep can be
changed from LOW (softest) to HIGH (loudest).

• The control default for beep volume is Medium.

Changing the Beep Volume

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until VOLUME is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select volume level Low, Medium
or High.

5. Touch START.

CHANGE TEMPERATURE

• The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit
temperature scale.

• The feature allows you to switch between
Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature.

Changing the Temperature Scale

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until SELECT TEMP F-C is
displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

LOCK KEYS

• The oven keypad can be locked for safety
purposes.

• This feature can be used to prevent changes
to the oven function.

Locking or Unlocking the Oven Control Panel

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until LOCK KEYS is
flashing.

3. Touch START. KEY PAD LOCKED is displayed.
The display will beep if a key is pressed to
indicate that the keypad is locked.

4. To unlock keypads, touch COOKING MODE and
hold for 5 seconds. Display will read UNLOCKING

KEY PAD.

Note: This function DOES NOT lock oven door.

OVEN TEMPERATURE OFFSET

• This feature allows the adjustment of the oven
temperature if food is consistently too brown or
too light.

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CLOCK DISPLAY (ON or OFF)

• Clock time display can be turned off.

• The default display is on.

Turning the Clock Display ON or OFF

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until CLOCK DISPLAY is
displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob once and ON or OFF will appear in
display.

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

DEMO

DEMO MODE

The demo mode is for appliance store use only.

LANGUAGE DISPLAY

• Language choices are English, Spanish, and
French.

• English is the default language.

Changing the Language Display

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until desired language is
displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob clockwise to select a different
language.

5. Touch START to accept a language change.

Changing the Oven Temp Offset

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until OVEN TEMP OFFSET is
displayed.

3. Touch START. 0° F is displayed.

4. Turn the knob to the right to increase
temperature +25° F and to the left to decrease

-25° F temperature.

5. Touch START to accept a temperature change.

RESET DEFAULTS

• This feature is used to change all the “Select
Functions” settings back to the original factory
settings (or defaults).

Resetting the factory settings.

1. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until RESET DEFAULTS is
displayed.

3. Touch START. Display reads SELECT

FUNCTIONS.

NOTE:

The SELECT FUNCTION menu is
displayed in English only, regardless
of language selected.

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SABBATH FEATURE

• The oven will bake for 73 hours before automatically
turning off.

• Oven or warming drawer cannot be operating to set
the Sabbath Feature.

Setting the Sabbath Feature

1. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until SABBATH OPTION
appears.

3. Touch START. BAKE will show in display and

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temperature will flash.

4. Turn knob to set oven temperature.

5. Turn oven light on if desired (touch LIGHT).

Note: The light cannot be changed after this point.
It will stay on or off, as selected, during the entire
Sabbath mode.

6. Touch START. Oven starts after 5 seconds.

Note: The probe CANNOT be used during the
Sabbath mode.

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While baking in Sabbath mode, the display will show
SABBATH and the BAKE icon will be displayed. The clock
will be off and no temperature will show in the display.

During the Sabbath mode, only the OFF key will operate.

Press Off at any time during the Sabbath mode to
end the mode and turn off the oven.

At end of 73 hours, the oven will turn OFF automatically
and the display will show SABBATH END. Touch OFF to
return to time of day.

TIME FORMAT

• The clock can be set to a 12 hour or 24 hour
format.

• The oven default for clock format is 12 hour.

Changing the Time Format

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until TIME FORMAT is
displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select 12 hour or 24 hour format.

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

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Before Using the Cooktop

• Remove all packing materials and labels from the
cooktop surface.

• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

• Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme packaged with
the range. Buff with a clean cloth. See Care and
Cleaning Section.

• There may be a slight odor during the first several
uses; this is normal and will disappear.

• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used.

• The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain
hot up to 30 minutes after the elements have been
turned off.

• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use
and Care Manual information prior to operating.

Precautions for Long Life and Good
Appearance of the Surface

• Regular, daily care using the Cooktop Cleaning Creme

will protect the surface and make it easier to remove
food soil and water spots.

• The ceramic glass cooking surface is a durable

material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if a
pan or other object is dropped on it.

• Never cook food directly on the glass.

• Avoid placing a wok support ring, trivet or other metal

stand on the glass surface.

• Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board.

• Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface; it

may scratch the glass.

• Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.

Retained Heat

The glass cooking surface retains heat and stays hot
after the element(s) have been turned off. The retained
heat may be used to hold foods at serving temperatures
for a short time. If a hot surface light is on, use caution
when working or cleaning around the cooktop as the
cooktop is still hot.

Temperature Limiters

Each radiant heating element has its own sensor to
protect the glass cooking surface from extreme high
temperatures. The limiters will operate automatically by
cycling the element off regardless of the cook setting.
Although cycling is normal, any one of the following
conditions can activate the limiter and cause it to cycle
on and off more than usual:

• The base of the pan is not making full contact with

the heating surface (due to a warped or uneven
base).

• The pan is too small for the element.

• The pan has boiled dry.

• The material or shape of the pan is slow to transfer

the heat.

Radiant Elements

Bosch UltraSpeedTM radiant elements use a wire ribbon
located under the ceramic glass surface to provide the
heat for cooking. These radiant elements will cycle on
and off by design (see Temperature Limiters at left.)
There are 9 heat setting positions from 9 (high) to 1
(low) and a special setting for keep warm.

Dual Element

The dual element consists of two radiant ribbon
elements within the same heating area. Either the small
inner element or both the inner and outer elements may
be selected for use, depending on the size of cookware.

Triple Element (Some Models)

The Triple Element, located in the left front position,
consists of three radiant ribbon elements within the
same heating area, one, two or three elements can be
selected.

• The default setting is the largest element.

• Touch POT SIZING once for medium size.

• Touch POT SIZING twice for small size.

Cooking Guide

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings*:

Uses

Heat
Settings

Bringing water to boil 9

High

Pan frying, sauteing, 6-8
browning meat, deep Med-High
fat frying

Most frying, eggs, 4-5
pancakes, slow boil Med

Simmering, finish cooking 2-3
covered foods, steaming Med Low

Melting butter and 1
chocolate Low

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 and (4) the cook’s preference.

208/240 Volt Connection: The Heat Settings
recommended on this page are based on a 240 volt
power source. If your cooktop is connected to 208 volts,
the same heat settings apply but foods may take a little
longer to finish cooking.

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Depending on model, the mTwisT Cooktop has either two (2) single elements (small and medium) and two (2)
double elements, or 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 ceramic glass cooktop.

Cooktop Operation

1

4

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Double Element Models

1

5

Triple Element Models

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2

3

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2

7

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6

8

9

10

Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light

3

7

The area above the element touch pad being used will
show the cook setting when the element is on (See Hot
Surface Indicator Light graphic above). When the
element is turned off, the hot surface indicator comes on
in this area.

NO. TYPE/SIZE WATTAGE

1. Single 7"1500

2. Dual 5"/ 8" 800/ 1900

3. Single 6"1200

4. Dual 5"/ 9" 1100/ 2500

5. Triple 5"/ 7"/ 9" 800/ 1600/ 2500

6. Dual Element ON Indicator Light

one light: inner and outer elements are on
no light: inner element is on

7. Triple Element ON Indicator Lights

two lights: all three elements are on
one light: middle and inner elements are on
no lights: inner element is on

8. Heating Elements Selector Pads

9. mTwisT Dial Location

10. Function Pads

11. POWER OFF Pad

12. Hot Surface Indicator Light

Dial

The cooktop uses an mTwisT magnetic dial to select the
desired heat setting. The mTwisT dial is held onto the
cooktop by a strong magnet and automatically positions
itself in the center of the dial location when placed on
the cooktop.
Note: If the dial is removed from the cooktop when in
use, all elements will be turned off after 10 seconds.
The cooktop is locked and the Panel Lock light comes
on. (See Setting Panel Lock on Page 11.)

Hot Surface Indicator Light

Each element features a hot indicator light to show
when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. A letter H
will appear above the element touch pad.
The light remains on until the cooking area has cooled
to a safe-to-touch temperature.
If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or
cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.

Keep Warm

Each element has a keep warm setting to keep hot,
cooked foods at serving temperatures.
To set Keep Warm feature:

1. Touch element pad for desired element.

2. Touch KEEP WARM pad. L is displayed above
selected element and element comes on.

Keep Warm Guidelines

Use pans/utensils with flat bases. Plates and casseroles
with shallow ridges around the base can be used
provided they are made of heat-safe materials.

Keep dish covered to keep foods hot. Do not use paper
or plastic.

Choose pans and cookware that may be safely used on
a hot surface. Example: Use CorningWare® "Safe for
Rangetop" rather than Pyrex® which is not
recommended for cooktop use.

Use a trivet or steamer inside a pan when necessary to
raise food off bottom of pan.

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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. A beep will sound
when touching any of these pads.

Operation with the mTwist Dial

1. Place pan on element.

2. Touch element pad for desired element. Display
will show a 0.

3. For single elements, proceed to step 4.
For dual or triple elements, touch POT SIZING

pad. The control defaults to largest size element.
Touch the POT SIZING element pad again to select a

smaller element. Touching the POT SIZING pad
repeatedly alternates between the element sizes.

When a dual element is selected, one light is
displayed above the corresponding element touch
pad.

When a triple element is selected, 2 lights are
displayed above the corresponding element touch
pad.

4. Turn the mTwisT dial until the desired heat setting
is displayed.

Changing Heat Setting While Cooking

1. Touch element pad for element desired. Display
will show 0.

2. Turn dial. The first turn of the mTwisT dial will
display the current cook setting.

3. Turn dial to new cook setting. The new cook setting
is displayed.

To Turn Off One Surface Element

1. Touch element pad for desired element.

2. Display shows 0. After 5 seconds the element shuts
off. The element shuts off right away if the pad is

touched a second time.

To Turn Off All Elements at the Same Time

1. Touch POWER OFF pad or remove mTwisT dial from
cooktop. Once removed, the cooktop controls are
locked after 10 seconds.

2. Replace mTwisT dial then touch and hold PANEL

LOCK pad for five seconds to unlock control.

CAUTION

• Foods packaged in aluminum foil should
not be placed directly on the glass ceramic

surface for cooking; aluminum foil can melt
and cause permanent damage.

• Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn
when in contact with a hot surface. Do not let
these items come in contact with the hot glass
ceramic surface.

• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can
permanently damage the pan, the element
and the cooktop glass.

Operation without the mTwisT Dial

The cooktop can also be operated without the mTwisT
dial.

1. Turn off Panel Lock (see “Setting Panel Lock”,
below).

2. Touch element pad for desired element. Display
shows 0.

3. Choose the POT SIZING pad (if using dual or triple
element).

4. Touch element pad repeatedly until desired heat
setting is displayed.

Change Heat Setting

1. Select element pad for desired element.

2. Each touch of the element pad changes setting.
Continue touching repeatedly until desired heat
setting is displayed.

Change Pot Size - (for dual and triple elements
only)

1. Select element pad for desired element.

2. Touch POT SIZING pad for desired pad.

3. Touch element pad until desired heat setting is
displayed.

Turn Off Element

1. Touch element pad.

2. Touch element pad until 0 is displayed. For several
elements, select POWER OFF pad.

Cooktop Function Pads

Panel Lock

The panel lock is selected to prevent the cooktop from
being turned on, such as for cleaning. The elements will
not function when Panel Lock is turned on.

Setting Panel Lock (cooktop only)

1.Touch and hold PANEL LOCK pad for five seconds.

A light above the pad stays lit when the panel is
locked.

2.To unlock touch the PANEL LOCK pad and hold for

five seconds. The light above the pad will disappear.

The cooktop cannot be locked when a surface element is
operating. It is recommended to lock the cooktop

before cleaning.
Power Off

Power Off turns off all elements at the same time. The
indicator light above the POWER OFF pad is lit when at
least one element is on. The light will turn off when the
POWER OFF pad is touched or all elements are turned
off.

Pot Sizing

Use this pad to choose the pot size on dual and triple
elements.

1.Touch element pad. Control defaults to larger
element. Dual or triple element light comes on
above element pad indicating large size is selected.

2.Touch POT SIZING pad to change to smaller
element. Dual or triple element light will turn off.

3.Turn mTwisT dial to desired heat setting.

To change element size for different size cooking pot
when the element is on:

1. Touch element pad. Display will show 0.

2. Touch POT SIZING pad to change element size
chosen, element turns off.

3. Turn mTwisT dial to desired heat setting.

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Oven Racks

Depending on model, the range is equipped with either
three flat racks or two flat racks and one full extension
rack. The racks are designed with a stop so they will
stop before coming completely out of the oven and not
tilt.

The Flat Rack

Oven Modes and Features

Pan Stops

Back of Rack

Top Rack

Getting StartedUse - The CooktopSelf Help Care and Cleaning

Insert Rack with back of rack

toward back wall of range

Front of Rack

CAUTION:

To avoid possible burns, place oven racks in desired
positions before turning the oven on. Always use

Oven

oven mitts when the oven is warm. If a rack must be
moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts
contact hot heating elements.

Removing from oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides
and pull rack toward you. When the stop is reached, tilt
rack up and pull the rest of the way out.
Replacing in oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides.
Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guides. Bring rack to
a horizontal position and push the rest of the way in.
Rack should be straight and flat, not crooked.
Note: The full extension rack must be in the closed
position when removing and replacing. Grasp the entire
rack (both sections).
The Full Extension Rack (some models) allows for
easier access to cooking foods. The bottom section
extends as far as the standard flat rack. However, the
top section extends beyond the bottom section bringing
the food closer to the user. To order a full extension
rack, contact Bosch Service: 800-944-2904 for a dealer
near you.
Use: First, grasp the bottom section and pull straight
out. Once the stop is reached, grasp the top section
and pull straight out until the second stop is reached.
Cleaning: Clean rack with hot sudsy water. Dry
thoroughly. For stubborn dirt, use a soap filled steel
wool pad. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-

cleaning oven.
The two sections of the rack are designed to
come apart for easier cleaning. To do so, place rack

on flat surface in the closed position top side up. Rotate
one side of top rack towards you until it is past the stop
(ball). Pull the rack up and out, rotated side first (See
Figure 2). To reassemble rack, hold top rack
diagonally across bottom rack. Insert one side of top
rack to closed position. Rotate the other side toward
the back of the rack until it passes the stop (ball). Push
top rack the rest of the way in (See Figure 3).
If the top rack will not extend fully, it is not installed
correctly. Reinstall it so that the pan stop is in the back
of the oven.

Back of Rack

Bottom Rack

Stops

Front of Rack

Figure 1 - The Full Extension Rack

Closed
Position

Figure 2 - Taking the Rack Apart

Bottom Rack

Closed
Position

Figure 3 - Putting the Rack Together

Back of Rack

Front of Rack

Closed
Position

Back of Rack

Front of Rack

Top
Rack
Rest

Top Rack

Rack
Guide

CAUTION:

Always verify that top rack is installed correctly after
reassembly. The back edges of the top rack must be
under the rack guide on the bottom rack. DO NOT
simply rest the top rack on top of the bottom one.

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Oven Modes and Features

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Rack Position

(see graphic at right for further details)
RACK 6 (highest position) – Use for melting cheese,
broiling thin foods.

RACK 5 – Use for broiling most meats, toasting bread.
RACK 4 – Use for broiling thicker meats.
RACK 3 – Use for most baked goods when baking on

one rack, such as on a cookie sheet or baking pan,
cakes, frozen convenience foods, biscuits, brownies,
muffins.
RACK 2 – Used for pies, casseroles, breads, bundt or
pound cakes, small roasts or poultry.
RACK 1 (lowest position) – Use for angel food cake,
large roasts, turkey.

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. When using the
probe, preheating is not recommended. Setting a
higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
Place oven racks in proper position before preheating.
A beep will confirm that the oven is preheated and the
selected oven temperature will be displayed.

Rack Position

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Baking Pans

Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven
temperature 25° F when baking in glass.

Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter,
more delicate browning.

Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in
browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommend
reducing temperature 25° F when using this type of pan.
Follow manufacturer recommendations. Use glass or
dark metal pans for pies.

Insulated baking pans may increase the length of the
recommended baking time.

Multiple Rack Cooking

When using multiple racks, follow the placement
recommendations below.
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5. The rack in
position 2 can be a full extension rack if desired.

Pan Placement

Baking results are better if pans are placed on the
center rack. If baking more than one pan on a rack,
allow at least 1" to 1 ½” of air space around the pan.
When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger
pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above
the other. See graphic at right.

Three rack: (for convection bake): Use positions 1, 3
and 6. The rack in position 3 can be a full extension
rack if desired.

CAUTION:

Many factors affect cooking performance.

Always check food for doneness before serving.

Multiple Rack Cooking - Pan Placement

One Rack

Two Racks

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Oven Modes and Features

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:

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The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food
items, from pastries to casseroles. It can also be used
to roast meats.

In the Warming mode, the oven uses the upper and
lower element to maintain a low temperature to keep
food at serving temperature.

• Use the Warming setting on the oven to keep foods

Oven

hot until ready to serve.

• The Warming mode temperatures are 140° - 220°F.

The default temperature is 170° F.

• Foods that need to be kept moist should be covered

with a lid or aluminum foil.

In the Proofing mode, the oven will use the upper and
lower element to maintain a low temperature to proof
bread. Proofing is the rising of a yeast dough.

• The Proofing mode temperatures are 85° to 110° F.

The default temperature is 100° F.

• Loosely cover the bowl or pan and use any rack

that accommodates the size of the container.

• Keep the door closed and use the oven light to

check the rising of the dough.

CONVECTION BAKE

Convection Baking is similar to Baking. In this case,

heat comes from the lower heating element and a third
element behind the backwall. The main difference in
convection baking is that the heat is circulated
throughout the oven by the convection fan:

The Convection Bake mode is well-suited for baking
large quantities of food on multiple racks. It can be used
to prepare cookies, pies, cupcakes, pastries, breads,
snack foods and appetizers among other items.

The benefits of Convection Baking include:

• Slight decrease in cooking time

• Three rack cooking

• Higher Volume (yeast items rise higher)

• Cook more items at once

For Best Results:

• Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F. Refer to the

Convection Baking chart for examples.

• Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as

cookie sheets without sides.

• Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack.

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BROIL

Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the upper
element:

The Broil mode is best suited to cooking thin, tender
cuts of meat (1” or less), poultry and fish. It can also be
used to brown breads and casseroles.

The benefits of Broiling include:

• Fast and efficient cooking

• Cooking without the addition of fats or liquids

• Browning as the food cooks

For Best Results:

• Preheat oven 3-4 minutes.

• 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 drain fats and oils away from the cooking surface
to prevent smoking and spattering.

• Turn meats once halfway through the recommended

cooking time (see Broil Chart for examples).

• When top browning casseroles, use only metal or
glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®.

• Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex®); they cannot
tolerate the high temperature.

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Oven Modes and Features

CONVECTION ROAST

Convection Roast uses heat from the top and bottom
elements as well as heat circulated by the convection
fan:

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The Convection Roast mode is well suited to preparing
tender cuts of meat and poultry.

The benefits of Convection Roasting, include:

• As much as 25% faster cooking than standard

Roasting/ Baking

• Rich, golden browning

For Best Results:

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Oven

recipe.

• Check doneness early as roasting time may

decrease by as much as 25%. Refer to Convection
Roast Chart for examples.

• 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 determine the internal temperature
of the meat.

• If the meat is browned to your liking, but is not yet

done, a small strip of foil can be placed over the
meat to prevent overbrowning.

• Let meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after

removing from the oven.

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DEHYDRATE

Dehydrate dries foods 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° F - 160° F) while
circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture.

For Best Results:

• Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140° F. Dry herbs

at 100° F. (Refer to the Dehydrate Chart for
examples).

• Drying times vary depending on the moisture and

sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces,
the amount being dried and the humidity in the
air. Check food at the minimum drying time.

• Multiple racks can be used simultaneously.

Contact your Bosch dealer for drying racks.

• Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid

discoloration.

• Consult a food preservation book, county

Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional
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The door must be open during the Dehydrate
mode. Prop the door open at least 1" by placing an

object (i.e.; wooden spoon) in the upper corner
between the door and the side panel. Be careful that the
object does not touch the oven gasket.

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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. Push START.
The selected mode will appear in the display, along
with the default temperature for that mode, which
will be blinking.

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5. To select a different temperature, turn knob to
the right or left (in 5° increments) to desired
temperature.

6. Touch START. If START is not touched, oven will
automatically turn on in 5 seconds.

7. The display alternates between the cooking mode
and preheat.
The preheated temperature is also displayed,
starting at 100° F The actual temperature increases
until set temperature is reached, at which point the
oven will beep.

8. To change temperature during cooking, touch
Temperature. Turn the knob to select new
Temperature and press START.

9. Once cooking has been completed, touch OFF to turn
off oven.

Oven Operation - Setting the Mode

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Note: After the oven has been turned off, HOT appears
in the display where the cooking mode was. This is to
indicate that the oven is off but still hot. When the oven
temperature drops below 176° F, HOT is no longer seen
in the display.

Oven Operation Time

The oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours (24
hours if the time format is set for 24 hours in the

SELECT FUNCTION section).

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located below the display above the
rear left cooktop element.

It is normal to see steam escaping from the vent and
condensation may collect on the backguard and cooktop.

CAUTION:

This area may become hot
when the oven is in use.

HELPFUL TIP

To back out of a current
mode, push OFF.

Selecting OFF when not in
a setting up mode will stop
oven function.

Do not block the vent as it is important for air
circulation.

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Oven Operation - Using the Timer

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Setting the Timer/s

1. Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will flash in display.

0: 000: 00

0: 00

0: 000: 00

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2. Turn clockwise and TIMER 2 will be displayed.
Select TIMER 1 or 2, then push TIME. SET TIMER
1 (2) appears in display. Minutes flash.

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: 00: 00

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3. Turn knob to select minutes. If setting only
minutes, press START. Otherwise, continue to

step 4.

4. Touch TIME again and the hours will flash.

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SET TIMER 2SET TIMER 2

SET TIMER 2

SET TIMER 2SET TIMER 2

Clearing the Timer/s

1. Touch TIME once. TIMER 1 flashes.

2. Turn knob to select CLEAR TIMER 1(2).

3. Touch TIME.

4. If TIME pad is not touched, range will beep and
display will continue flashing.

Touch TIME to return to the main screen.

TIP

Turn the knob to display the time
of day or further information
about the oven mode when the
timers are in use.

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TIMER

5. Turn knob to the right to set hours.

6. Touch TIME again. The TIMER is now set.

7. If TIME or START is not touched, oven will begin
beeping and timer display will begin flashing.

SET TIMER 2SET TIMER 2

SET TIMER 2

SET TIMER 2SET TIMER 2

Changing the Timer/s

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0

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1. Touch Time. TIMER 1 will appear in display. Select
either TIMER 1 or 2.

2. Push TIME. RESET TIMER 1 (2) appears in the
display. Minute digits flash.

3. Turn knob to change minutes.

4. Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash.

5. Turn knob to change hours.

6. Touch TIME and new time is set.

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CANCELLING

If operation is not completed, the oven will
beep periodically as a reminder to set time.
Push OFF to exit the TIMER mode.

Selecting OFF when not in a setting mode
will stop oven function.

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TIMED COOK feature sets the oven to a cooking mode for a set period of time and then turns it off. The TIMED

The

COOK

Be sure that the time-of-day clock displays the
correct time before beginning. See “Changing the
Clock Time” to adjust the time.

Setting a Timed Mode

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. BAKE will be displayed. To select a different cooking

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3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select desired temperature.
Note: time required for the oven to reach temperature
must be included in the set cooking time.

5. Touch TIME. TIMED BAKE appears in the display.

6. Touch TIME. SET BAKE TIME appears in the display

7. Hours Flash. Set hours. Touch START.

8. TIMED BAKE appears in display and the oven

feature is available for Bake, Convection Bake and Convection Roast.

mode, turn the knob.

and minutes flash. Set minutes. Touch TIME.

begins to preheat.

Oven Operation - Using Timed or Delayed Cook

1: 201: 20

1: 20

1: 201: 20

HR:MIN

TIMER

NOTE

At the end of the programmed
cooking time, the oven will
automatically turn off.

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After cooking is complete, display flashes TIME COOK
END and reminder beeps will sound. Press OFF to clear.

Delaying the Start of a Timed Mode

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2. Turn knob until DELAYED BAKE appears in display.

3. Touch Time. SET BAKE TIME appears in the display
and minutes flash. Set minutes. Touch TIME.

4. Hours Flash. Set hours. Touch TIME.

5. SET BAKE END appears in the display. Touch TIME.

6. Use knob to enter the time of day the oven will

stop cooking or turn off.
Set hours. Touch TIME.
Set minutes. Touch TIME.

The clock automatically calculates the time of day at
which the cooking mode starts and stops. The
displayed cooking time counts down by the minute.

7. At the end of the programmed cooking time, the
oven will automatically turn off. Display will show

TIME COOK END and reminder beeps will sound.
Press OFF to clear.

Note: Remove food from oven immediately after

cycle has finished to prevent overcooking. Food left in
the oven will continue to cook even after the cycle is
complete.

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NOTE

Delayed cooking is not
recommended for foods that

need to rise (i.e.; cookies, cakes,
breads, souffles, etc.)

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To check the cooking time and stop time after a delay
has been set, touch TIME. Turn knob to BAKE END
or BAKE TIME. Touch TIME .

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Oven Operation - Using the Probe (some models)

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About the Probe

• 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. A hot oven will impair your ability
to easily connect the probe to the receptacle and
to insert it into the meat.

• Oven temperature can be set for 100°F up to 450°F
(38°C up to 232°C).

Inserting the Probe

Insert the probe tip into the food item.

• For meats, insert the probe tip into the thickest
part and do not touch bone, fat, or gristle.

• For large poultry products and turkeys, insert the
probe in the thickest part of the inner thigh.

• For other foods, such as a meatloaf, the probe tip
should be located in the center of the thickest part
of the food.

Using the Probe

1. Prepare meat and place in roasting pan (or on rack
in roasting pan as recipe specifies). Insert the probe
into the meat (See “Inserting the Probe”, above).

2. Make sure the probe is not touching gristle, fat,
bone, the roast rack or the pan.

3. Place roasting pan with meat in cold oven on
recommended oven rack. Plug probe into the
probe receptacle. The probe symbol will appear
in display.

Note: The probe temperature can only be set
when the probe is installed in the oven.

4. Touch COOKING MODE and select BAKE,
CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST.

5. Touch START. The default oven temperature will
appear.

6. Turn knob to change oven temperature if
necessary.

7. Touch START.

8. Turn knob to set the probe temperature (desired
end temperature of the food.

9. Touch START.

• The chosen oven temperature is displayed in

the upper right hand corner of the display.

• The probe temperature is displayed in the

center to the left of the cooking mode. It starts
at 80 degrees and increases in 5°F increments
until the chosen probe temperature is
reached.

• The oven is preheated when the beep signals

once.

• When the set probe temperature is reached,

END appears in display and oven turns off.

NOTE:

DO NOT connect to probe receptacle until probe tip is

properly inserted into meat.

Probe Use Tips

• The oven is well insulated and the retained heat
will continue to cook the meat after the oven has
shut off. For this reason, remove the meat from
the oven as soon as the control beeps.

• Since meat continues to cook after being removed
from the oven, set the internal (probe) temperature
5 - 10 degrees below the desired final internal
temperature (exception: poultry). Allow
“standing time” (10 -20 minutes) before carving the
meat.

• Always use the handle of the probe for inserting
and removing. Use a potholder to remove since the
probe becomes hot.

• Remove the probe from the oven when it is not
being used.

• The probe cannot be used with frozen meats. For
best results, completely thaw meats before using
the probe.

Changing the Oven Temperature

1. Touch TEMPERATURE. OVEN TEMP will flash in the
display.

2. Turn the knob to desired temperature and press

START twice.

Changing the Probe Temperature

1. Touch TEMPERATURE. The oven temperature will
flash.

2. Press START and PROBE TEMP will flash.

3. Turn the knob to desired temperature and press
START again.

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Note: Always remove probe from oven when cooking is
complete. The probe symbol will remain in the display
until the probe is removed. Do not leave probe
attachment in oven during self-clean. Oven will not self­clean with the probe installed in the oven.

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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.

The Warming Drawer

Parts Key:

1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior

2. Gasket

3. Rail Lock

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Warming Drawer

Usable Space and Utensil Sizes

Drawer Interior:
25"W x 17"D x5" H

Utensil sizes:

• 2 - 9 x 13" Pyrex 3-quart dishes,
side by side.

• 2 - 9 1/2 x 15" Pyrex 4-quart
dishes, side by side.

• 4 - 10 1/2" plates, single or stacked.

• 3 - 11" plates, single or stacked.

• Large 14" pizza, in box.

1

Contact your dealer to order a warming drawer rack.

2

3

Warming Drawer Rack
(some models)

The warming drawer has three settings: Low, Medium
and High. The icons below are seen in the display when
the corresponding setting is selected:

See the Warming Drawer Chart (next page) for
recommended settings.

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Low

Medium

High

The Warming Drawer

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Using Your Warming Drawer

Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F)
before being placed in the warming drawer.

The warming drawer can be used with or without a
rack.

• Preheat with rack in place if using that arrangement.
It fits side to side.

• Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer.

• Add cooked, hot food in cooking utensil or in heat­safe serving dishes.

• Food may be kept hot in its cooking container or
transferred to a heat-safe serving dish.

• Aluminum foil may be used to cover food.

Setting the Temperature

Set Temp with Oven Control

Warming drawer settings are Low, Medium, and High.
To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature

to the food needing the highest setting. Place item
needing the highest setting toward the side of the
drawer and item needing less heat on the rack or in the
center of the drawer bottom.

Warming Drawer Guide

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• Use only heat-safe dishes.

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• Warm on setting appropriate for utensil.

• Check dish temperature during warming period.

• Place empty plates or dishes in a cold warming
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Care and Cleaning - The Cooktop

Before Use Care

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.

Daily Cleaning Techniques

1. Clean the surface when it is completely cool
with the Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

Exception: Remove Dry Sugar, Sugar Syrup,
Tomato Products and Milk immediately with

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the razor blade scraper (See Care and Cleaning
Chart, next page).

2. Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or
paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if
smudge remains; rinse.

3. Apply a small amount of the Cooktop Cleaning
Creme. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper

towel or cloth.

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. It must be reapplied before each use.
Use a clean cloth and apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme
before each use to remove dust or metal marks that can
occur on the counter level surface between uses.

Cleaning the Dial

Remove from cooktop. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth, rinse
and dry. Do not soak or wash in dishwasher.

Do Not Use the Following Cleaners

• Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or
chlorine bleach. These ingredients may permanently

etch or stain the cooktop.

• Caustic Cleaners

Oven cleaners such as Easy Off
cooktop surface.

• Abrasive Cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as

Scotch Brite
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS
scratch the surface.

Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach

can permanently stain the cooktop.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40

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can scratch and/ or leave metal marks.

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CAUTION

Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass

while the surface is hot; use only the razor
blade scraper. The resulting fumes can be
hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner
can chemically attack and damage the surface.

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Using the Razor Blade Scraper

Use the scraper to remove dried or baked on foods.
Hold the scraper at a 30° angle. Move it over the soil to
lift it off of the cooktop. Finish with a clean, damp
sponge or paper towel. Apply vinegar if smudge remains
and rinse.

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Cooktop Care Chart

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.
Be sure to use a new, sharp razor in your scraper.

Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks

Greasy spatters

Metal marks: Iridescent stain

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Failure to remove these soils immediately
can permanently damage the surface.

• Remove pan and turn off the element.

• Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30
angle, using care not to gouge or scratch
the glass. Push soil off the heated area.

• After the surface has cooled, remove the
residue and apply the Cooktop Cleaning
Creme.

• Soften by laying a damp paper towel or
sponge on top of soil for about 30 minutes.

• Use a plastic scrubber and Cooktop Cleaning

• Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove

• Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless

or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse

Creme
and dry.

grease; rinse thoroughly and dry. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

steel bases may leave marks. Treat
immediately, after surface has cooled, with
the Cooktop Cleaning Creme. If this does
not remove the metal marks, try a mild
abrasive (Bon Ami
bleach) with a dampened paper towel.
Rinse and reapply creme.

Failure to remove metal marks before
the next heating makes removal very
difficult.

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Hard water spots

Surface Scratches

• The minerals in some water can be
transferred onto the surface and cause
stains. Use undiluted white vinegar, rinse
and dry. Recondition with Cooktop Cleaning
Creme.

• Apply Cleaning Creme before using to
remove sand like grains and grit such as salt
and seasoning.

• Can be reduced by using pans with bases
that are smooth, clean, and dry before use.
Use Cooktop Cleaning Creme daily on the
cooktop.

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Care and Cleaning - The Oven

Self Cleaning the Oven

The Bosch Range features a self-cleaning function that
eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your
oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very high
temperature to burn away food soil and grease.

• It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional
flame-up during the Self-Clean cycle, depending
on the content and amount of soil remaining in the
oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven and allow
it to cool before opening the door to wipe up the

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excessive food soil.

• In a normal Self-Clean Mode, the door does
not lock at the beginning of the cycle; however, it
does lock prior to reaching the high self-clean
temperatures. The door lock symbol will appear in
the display at this point. The door does not lock

at the start of the cycle.

• The oven light does not operate during this mode.

• During Self-Clean, the kitchen should be well
ventilated to help eliminate odors associated with
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.

• When the oven heat returns to a safe temperature
after cleaning, the automatic door lock will release
and the door can be opened.

Preparing the Oven for Self Clean

1. Remove all utensils and bakeware.

2. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the
oven during the self-clean cycle, they will
permanently lose the shiny finish and will no longer
glide smoothly on the rack guides. See Oven
Cleaning Chart for proper care.

3. Wipe up any soft soil spills and grease with paper
towels. Excess grease will cause flames and smoke
inside the oven during self-cleaning.

4. Review illustration below. Some areas of the oven
must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins.
Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a
detergent-filled S.O.S.
door edge, oven front frame and up to 1-1/2 inches
inside the frame with detergent and hot water. Do
not clean or rub the gasket on the oven. The gasket
is designed to hold in heat during the self-clean
cycle. Rinse all areas thoroughly then dry.

5. Be sure oven light is turned off and the light bulbs
and lens covers are in place. Do not operate

oven without lightbulb and cover in place.

Caution: Do not use Commercial Oven Cleaners on
the self-clean oven or any oven part. They can
damage the finish or the part.

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DO hand
clean frame
area outside
gasket

DO NOT

hand clean
gasket

DO hand
clean door
area outside
gasket

WARNING

A flexible door gasket is

necessary for a good seal.

Do not clean, rub, damage

or move the gasket.

DO hand clean

1-1/2" from

rack guides

to front of oven

cavity.

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