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Installation and Operating Instructions HB 56 M.50B...
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Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer. It will provide you with important safety information. You will then be familiarised with the individual components of your new cooker.
Important information Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your cooker safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction and installation manual in a safe place. Please pass on the instruction manual to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Transport damage Check the appliance after unpacking it.
Repairs Incorrectly done repairs are dangerous. There is a risk of electrocution. Repairs may only be carried out by after-sales service technicians who have been fully trained by BSH. If there is a fault, switch off the oven fuse at the fuse box.
Your new cooker Here you will learn more about your new oven. The control panel and its switches and indicators are explained here. The heating modes and the accessories included with your oven will be explained here. The control panel Details vary according to the appliance model.
Function selector Main oven Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven. A default value appears in the display for each type of heating. Settings Conventional heat 3D hot air ˜ Intensive fan–assisted cooking / pizza setting Bottom heating Hot air grilling Radiant grill –...
Function selector Mini oven Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven. A default value appears in the display for each type of heating. Settings Oven light Conventional heat Bottom heating Radiant grill – small area Radiant grill –...
Control buttons and display panel Clock button Use this button to set the time of day, the cooking time * and the completion time + Key button E Use this button to switch the childproof lock on and off Timer button Use this button to set the timer Info button i Use this button to call up...
Types of heating Main oven Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tins or for bakes.
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Bottom heat You can reheat or brown meals using bottom heating. It is also the most suitable type of heating for preserving food. Hot air grilling This type of heating involves the grill element and the fan switching on and off alternately. During the pause in heating, the fan circulates the heat generated by the grill around the food.
Types of heating Different types of oven heating are available. You can Mini oven therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Top and bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven. This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tins or for bakes.
Notes Heating is interrupted if you open the oven door while the oven is in operation. To ensure that the heat is well distributed, the fan switches on for a short time during preheating for types of heating with top and bottom heating. Oven and shelving accessories Mini oven Your oven features 2 shelf positions.
Cooling fan The oven is fitted with a cooling fan. It switches itself on and off as necessary. The warm air escapes above the door Before using for the first time This section will tell you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time.
Setting the oven You have various options for setting the oven. Switching off the oven When your meal is ready, switch off the oven manually yourself. The main oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long period. automatically The main oven switches on You can put your meal in the oven in the morning,...
Switching off Switch off the function selector when the meal is ready. Changing the setting You may change the temperature or grill setting at any time. Preheating indicator The preheating indicator provides a visual display of the oven temperature increase. It is best to insert the dish in the oven when all segments are lit.
Set the cooking time using the rotary knob. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The * symbol lights up in the display. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. elapsed Switch off the function selector. Changing the setting Press the clock button.
Use the rotary knob to set a later end time. The setting is adopted after a few seconds. The display will show the end time until the oven switches on. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. Switch off elapsed the function selector.
Rapid heating Main oven This allows you to heat up the oven particularly quickly. Suitable types of heating = 3D hot air ˜ Setting procedure First set the oven. Then press the rapid heating button drücken. symbol lights up in the display. The oven will heat up.
Automatic roasting for the main oven Using automatic roasting, you will be able to produce delicious braised meals, juicy roasts and tasty stews without the need for turning or basting the meat which, in turn, keeps your oven clean. Ovenware The automatic roasting function is only suitable for roasting in a covered dish.
Preparing food Select a suitable dish. Weigh the fresh or deep-frozen meat, the fish or the vegetables if it is a vegetarian dish. You need this weight to adjust cooking times etc. Close the dish with the lid. Place it on the wire rack at shelf position 2.
Programs Always put the meal into the cold oven. fresh meals Use for Program Weight Add liquid number range Roast beef joint Spare ribs, shoulder, sides, 0.5-3.0 kg braised marinated beef Roast beef Roast beef, spare rib 0.5-2.5 kg Roast beef, rare Roast beef, spare rib 0.5-2.5 kg Roast pork...
frozen meals* Use for Program Weight Add liquid number range Roast veal Shoulder, shank, thick flank, 0.5-2.0 kg topside, stuffed breast of veal Leg of lamb Boned 0.5-2.0 kg Drumsticks Chicken, turkey, duck, 0.3-1.5 kg goose drumsticks Mutton, venison Shoulder, neck, breast 0.5-2.0 kg Venison, small game Leg of venison, leg of hare...
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Use the rotary knob to set the program number you require. The default value for the weight appears in the display after the program has been accepted. Turn the rotary knob to set the weight. The oven switches on after a few seconds. The cooking time counts down in the display.
The oven should switch on and off Only use fresh meat or fresh fish. automatically Do not leave the food to stand in the oven for too for the main oven long. Unchilled meat and fish will spoil easily. Example: Program 02, the meal will be ready at 12:15 pm.
Tips for automatic roasting The weight of meat or poultry is The weight range is deliberately limited. It is rare to find over the specified weight range casserole dishes of sufficient size for cooking large pieces of meat. Cook large pieces of meat using top/bottom heating hot air grilling ˆ...
You want to cook vegetarian stew Only use firm vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, white cabbage, celery and potatoes. The smaller you cut the vegetables, the softer they will be. Cover the vegetables with liquid to prevent them from browning excessively. You wish to use your stainless The stainless steel dish is only suitable to a certain degree.
Time When the oven is first connected, or following a power cut, the symbol and three zeros flash in the display. Set the time. The function selector must be switched off. Setting procedure Example: 13:00 Press the clock button. 12.00 appears in the display and the symbol flashes.
Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active. Setting procedure Example: 20 minutes Press the timer button.
Basic settings Main oven Your oven has several basic settings. You may change the basic settings for the time, the signal duration and the reset time for a setting. Basic setting Function Change to Time Time display Time 1 = Time in the 0 = Time hidden* foreground Signal duration...
Changing the basic settings There must be no program set. Main oven Example: Hiding the time Press the clock button and the Ebutton simultaneously until a appears in the display. This is the basic setting for the time in the foreground. Use the rotary knob to change the basic setting.
Childproof lock for the main oven The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Locking the oven The function selector must be switched off. Press the E key button until the E symbol appears in the display. This will take approximately 4 seconds.
Care and cleaning Do not use high-pressure cleaners or steam jets. Oven exterior Wipe the oven with water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry it with a soft cloth. Caustic or abrasive substances are not suitable. If any such substances come into contact with the frontage, wipe it off immediately with water.
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Detaching the oven door The oven door can be easily detached. When pulling the door out, make sure that you do not reach into the hinge. There is a risk of injury. Open the oven door fully. Move the two locking levers on the left and right-hand sides.
Cleaning the oven floor Use hot soapy water or a vinegar solution. It is best to use oven cleaner if the oven is very dirty. Only use oven cleaner in a cold oven. Never use oven cleaner on the self-cleaning surfaces of the oven.
Setting procedure Set the function selector to clean. Level 2 appears in the display. The level can be altered using the rotary knob. The oven switches off automatically at the end. You will hear a short signal. Switch off the function selector. Extending the end time The end time can be extended as long as the clean for the main oven...
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Main oven Unscrew the clips on the right and left and remove them (Fig. C). Remove the panel. Clean the glass panels with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Installation Make sure that the message „Right above“ is upside down at the bottom left of both panels. Push the glass panel back at an angle.
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Mini oven Removal Press in the retaining clip with your thumb on one side and disengage the inner door glass e.g. with the spatula, then repeat on the other side. (Fig. C). Installation Installation after cleaning: Insert inner door glass into the holder. First engage the right side and then the other side.
Cleaning the rails The rails can be removed for cleaning. To unhook the rails: Lift the rail at the front in an upwards direction and unhook it. Then pull the whole rail forward and take it out. Clean the rails using either washing-up liquid and a sponge or a brush.
Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault. Please read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service: Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy The oven does not work. Blown fuse Look in the fuse box and check that the fuse is in working order.
Replacing the oven light If the oven light fails, it must be replaced. 40 watt heat-resistant spare bulbs can be obtained from the after-sales service or specialist shops. Only use these bulbs. Method Switch off the oven fuse in the fuse box. Place a tea towel in the cold oven to prevent damage.
E number and FD number Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate containing these numbers is found on the right, on the side of the oven door. You can make a note of these numbers in the space below to save time in the event of your appliance malfunctioning.
Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can find out which type of heating and temperature is best for your dish, which accessories to use, and at which oven level the dish should be inserted.
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Main oven Note: Condensation may form on the inner pane in the oven door as a result of the high moisture content created when cooking using conventional baking. Steam escapes when you open the oven door. More information can be found in the „Baking tips“ section which follows the tables Conventional heat Food...
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Main oven 3D-Hot air Baking on 2 or 3 levels Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Cooking position method time, min Victoria sandwich 20 cm tins 30-40 ˜ Scones* baking trays 20-30 ˜ Jacket potatoes wire racks 60-90 ˜ Biscuits baking trays** 20-25 ˜...
Baking tips You wish to cook to your own Refer to the instructions in the tables for similar types of food. recipe. How to check that a sponge Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time given cake is cooked properly. in the recipe, pierce the tallest point of the cake with a cocktail stick.
Meat, poultry, fish Ovenware You may use any heat-resistant dishes. The universal pan is also suitable for larger roasts. Always place the dishes in the centre of the wire rack. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after being removed from the oven.
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Main oven Roasting The table applies to insertion into a cold oven. The time specifications are provided as guidelines only and depend on the type and quality of the meat. Food Shelf Cooking Temperature °C Cooking time mins position method per 1 lb Beef rare 220-240...
Main oven Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the information for the weight time. of the roast. How can you tell when the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry is ready? out a „spoon test“.
Meal Use for Level Type of Temperature Cooking time in heating in °C minutes Baked goods* Rolls 190-210 10-20 Pretzels 200-220 10-20 Fried foods* Fish fingers 200-220 5-15 Chicken nuggets 200-220 10-20 Vegetable burgers 200-220 15-25 Strudel* Apple strudel 190-210 30-40 * Line the universal pan with greaseproof paper.
Drying Main oven Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetables, and wash them thoroughly. Allow the food to drain well and dry it yourself. Line the universal pan and wire rack with baking paper or greaseproof paper. Meal Level Type of Temperature Cooking time in heating...
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The times specified in the tables are guidelines only. They can be influenced by the room temperature, the number of jars and the amount and temperature of the jar contents. Before you change settings or switch off the appliance, make sure that the contents of the jars are actually bubbling.
Preserving vegetables As soon as the contents of the jars begins to simmer, set the rotary knob back to approximately 120 to 140 ºC. The table shows when you can switch off the oven Allow the vegetables to stand in the oven for a further 30 to 35 minutes.
Acrylamide in food Experts are currently discussing how dangerous acrylamide in food can be. We have compiled this information sheet for you on the basis of current research. Where does acrylamide Acrylamide in food does not come from external come from? contamination.
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Cookies: Set the temperature to a maximum of 190 ºC when using the top/bottom heating setting, and to a maximum of 170 ºC for the 3D hot air setting. The presence of egg or egg yolk in a recipe reduces the formation of acrylamide.
Test dishes for the main oven refering to EN 60350. Conventional heat Food Dish and notes Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Cooking position method time min Small cakes Baking tray 170-190 20-30 Small cakes baking tray 150-170 20-30 ˜ (preheat oven) baking tray + universal pan* 150-170 25-35...
Assembly Instructions For the installer and kitchen expert! Important installation Properly dispose of packaging materials. notes Do not use oven door handle for transporting or handling the unit during installation. WARNING: Connection and first start of the appliance may only be performed by an authorised specialist.
Installation of the built-in oven Push the oven into the cabinet aperature and align the unit until it is in a level position. Open the oven door and, using one screw on each side, fasten the built-in oven to the side strips of the conversion cabinet.
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