A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal! Instructions for use HB 78P.70, HB 78P.70 E, HB 78P.70 S 9000 479 876 890928...
Important information Read this instruction manual carefully to make sure that you always use and maintain your oven safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction manual and installation instructions in a safe place. If the oven changes owners, the manual and instructions should always be included.
d Safety information Please read and observe the following information to ensure that nothing untoward happens when you are handling your oven and you can enjoy it for a long time. Before installation Observe the information in the installation instructions. Transport damage Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it.
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Risk of fire. Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never place greaseproof paper on the ceramic. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the appliance at the fuse in the fuse box.
Self cleaning Risk of fire. Loose food residues, grease and meat juices can catch fire during the self cleaning cycle. Remove coarse dirt from the cooking compartment before every self cleaning cycle. Risk of burns. The appliance will become very hot on the outside during the self cleaning cycle.
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Ceramic Rough accessories and ovenware bases scratch the ceramic. Check your accessories and ovenware. Salt, sugar or sand causes scratches on the ceramic. When heating, marks may appear which you will not be able to remove. Do not use the ceramic as a work surface or storage space.
This is your new oven Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new oven. The lift up floor, control panel and its switches and indicators are explained. The types of heating available and the accessories included with your oven will be explained here.
The wall oven Ventilation slots Lift up floor buttons Lift up floor buttons Accessory holders Accessory holders Ceramic Lift up floor Control panel Ventilation slots The ceramic Heated surface...
The control panel You can use the control panel to make settings for your oven. The different operational controls will be explained here. Control panel Here is an overview of the control panel. Discrepancies in the data are possible, depending on the appliance model.
Symbol Button function Opens and closes the time setting menu Activates/deactivates the child lock Activates rapid heating ± Short press = calls up information Long press = opens or closes basic settings menu Short press = starts/suspends operation Long press = cancels operation Rotary selector The default values and set values can be altered using the rotary selector.
Setting areas The two settings areas show suggested values that you can change. The setting area which is currently active is light with black writing. You can make changes here. You can use the ¾ and ¿ navigation buttons, you can switch from one settings area to the other.
Residual heat When the appliance is switched off, the temperature indicator shows the residual heat in the cooking compartment. If the last bar is filled, the temperature in the cooking compartment is approximately 300 ºC. The indicator goes out once the temperature has dropped to approximately 60 ºC.
Anti trap guard If the lift up floor meets resistance, it stops and moves back a little. In order for the lift up floor and anti trap guard to function again correctly, you must close the oven. To avoid injury and damage in any case, make sure that your hands do not become trapped.
Lift up floor speed You can change the speed at which the lift up floor moves in the basic settings. To do this, see the Basic settings section in the chapter How to operate your oven". Notes To stop the lift up floor while it is moving automatically, press one of the lift up floor buttons.
Oven light The lights inside the cooking compartment switch on during operation. They are switched off at set temperatures of up to 60 ºC and during self cleaning. It is therefore possible to make a precise optimum setting. Only the ceiling light is lit when the oven is open. The side lights are switched off.
HZ 304000 wire rack For ovenware, cake tins, roasts, grilling and frozen meals. HZ 301070 enamel baking tray For cakes and biscuits. HZ 302070 universal pan For moist cakes, pastries, frozen meals and large roasts. It can also be used to catch dripping fat when you are grilling directly on the wire rack.
Accessory holders Before attaching the accessories for the first time, you must insert the accessory holders. Make sure that the attachment slits for the accessories point outwards. 1. Place each accessory holder on the bracket. 2. Turn the accessory holder slightly outwards so that the pin engages in the notch as far as it will go.
Ceramic You can use the ceramic as an additional surface on which many types of dishes may be placed. Roasts and baked goods will turn out particularly well due to their contact with the heated surface, and no accessories are needed. Place the ovenware directly on the ceramic.
How to operate your oven Your oven has many different functions. Here we will start at the beginning and show you how to operate it correctly. You will find examples for setting the oven, e.g. the clock, timer and basic settings.
Before using the oven for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using the appliance for the first time. Set the clock Change the language for the text display if required Heat up the cooking compartment Clean the accessories Read the safety information at the start of the instructions for use.
Set % Top/bottom heating and a temperature of 240 ºC. 1. Press the button. The Siemens logo appears. 2. Immediately press the " button. The 3D hot air heating type and a temperature of 160 ºC are suggested.
Switching the oven on and off You can switch the oven on and off with the button. Switching on Press the button. The Siemens logo appears. Select the required operating mode. " button = types of heating X button = automatic programmes...
Setting the oven In this section, you will find information about which types of heating are available in your oven how you set a type of heating and a temperature how you select a dish from the recommended settings and how you set rapid heating. Types of heating A large number of types of heating are available for your oven.
Type of heating and temperature Application range ( Grill For grilling steaks, sausages, toast and pieces of fish. Grill settings: 1 (low), 2 (medium), The whole area below the grill heating element becomes hot. 3 (high) . Slow cook For gentle cooking of succulent pieces of meat. 70 90 ºC The heat is emitted evenly from the top and bottom at low temperatures.
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3. Move to the temperature with the ¿ button and set the temperature using the rotary selector. Types of heating Top/bottom heating 4. Press the button. Appliance operation begins. The heating bars of the temperature indicator appear in the status bar. Top/bottom 180 ºC heating...
Recommended settings If you choose a dish from the recommended settings, the ideal setting values already specified. You can choose from many different categories. You will find recommended settings for a large number of dishes from cake, bread, poultry, meat, fish and game through to bakes and pre prepared products.
Calling up information Press the ± button briefly. To view each item of information, briefly press the ± button. Setting a later end time See the Time setting options section, Setting a later end time". Setting rapid heating With rapid heating, you can heat up the empty oven. It is only suitable for certain types of heating.
Time setting options Call up the menu for the time setting options using the 0 button. The following functions are possible: If the oven is switched off: Set the timer Set the clock If the oven is switched on: Set the timer Set the cooking time Set a later end time Setting the time setting...
When the time has elapsed A signal sounds. The display shows S 0:00. Press the 0 button to cancel the signal earlier. Close the time setting options menu with the 0 button. Setting tips: Changing the timer time Open the time setting options menu with the 0 button and change the running time for the timer in the next few seconds.
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2. Move to the duration using the ¿ or ¾ button and adjust the duration using the rotary selector. Types of heating Timer Duration 0:00 min:sec 45:00 min:sec 3. Press the 0 button. The time setting options menu closes. 4. If the operation has not yet started, press the ...
Setting a later end time Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not be allowed to remain in the cooking compartment for too long. A later end time can be set for all types of heating a variety of programmes and for self cleaning Example: you put the dish in the cooking compart ment at 9.30.
3. Press the 0 button to close the time setting options menu. 4. Confirm with the button. The setting is adopted. The oven is in standby, the y end time is displayed in the status bar. Operation starts at the appropriate time. The x duration is shown counting down in the status bar.
Changing the clock Example: changing from summer to winter time. 1. Press the 0 button. The Time setting options menu appears. 2. Use the ¿ button to move to the 0 clock, then change the time using the rotary selector. 3.
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Lift disabled with childproof lock The lift up floor buttons are disabled when the childproof lock is on Display brand logo: The Siemens logo appears after the oven is switched on 3D hot air, from 30 to max. 275 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 160 ºC...
Basic setting Options Explanation Defr. from 30 to max. 60 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 30 ºC temperature for the type of heating Plate warming, from 30 to max. 60 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 60 ºC temperature for the type of heating Keep wrm, clsd from 65 to max.
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2. Select the basic setting using the rotary selector. Basic settings Signal duration: medium 3. Switch to the right hand settings area using the ¿ button and change the value using the rotary selector. Basic settings Signal duration: short You can now make further changes to the basic settings by switching to the basic setting using the ¾...
Childproof lock The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children from switching it on by accident or changing an operation that is already in progress. Press and hold the @ button until the @ symbol Activating the childproof lock appears.
Automatic programmes The automatic programmes help you to achieve sophisticated pot roasts, juicy roasts and delicious stews very easily. You do not have to worry about turning and basting and the cooking compartment remains clean. The cooking result depends on the quality of the meat and the size and type of ovenware.
Size of the ovenware The meat should cover about two thirds of the base. This will ensure that you get good meat juices. The distance between the meat and the lid must be at least 3 cm. The meat may rise up during the roasting process.
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Example: For 3 chicken drumsticks of 300 g, 320 g and 400 g, set 400 g. In the same way as the drumsticks, if you want to prepare two chickens of similar size in one roasting dish, make settings according to the weight of the heavier chicken.
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Beef in kg Pot roast, fresh 0.5 3.0 A lot Weight of meat e.g. boned chuck back rib, boned shoulder, shoulder, marinated beef Pot roast, frozen* 0.5 2.0 A lot Weight of meat e.g.
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Game in kg Joint of venison, fresh 0.5 2.5 Weight of meat e.g. shoulder, breast Joint of venison, frozen* 0.5 2.0 Weight of meat e.g. shoulder, breast Leg roe venison, boned, fresh 0.5 3.0 Weight of meat Leg roe venison, boned, frozen* 0.5 2.0...
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Meat loaf in kg Made from fresh beef* 0.3 3.0 Total weight Made from fresh pork* 0.3 3.0 Total weight Made from fresh, mixed meat* 0.3 3.0 Total weight You can combine various types of meat and fresh Stew vegetables.
Selecting and setting a Example in the figure: setting for fresh sirloin, medium, programme 1.3 kg. 1. Press the X button. The first programme group and first programme appear. Programmes Poultry Chicken, fresh 2. Select the programme group by turning the rotary selector.
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4. Press the ¿ button. A suggested weight appears for the programme selected. 5. Turn the rotary selector to set the weight. The programme length is displayed in the status bar. Programmes Sirloin, medium 1300 g 6. Press the button. The programme starts.
Tips for the automatic programmes The weight of the joint or poultry is The weight range is deliberately limited. For very large joints, greater than the weight ranges it is often impossible to obtain a sufficiently large roasting dish. available. Prepare large pieces with % Top/bottom heating or 4 Circulated air grilling.
Memory You can save the settings for a dish in the memory and call it up again at any time. The memory is useful for if you frequently prepare a specific dish. Saving the settings The self cleaning function cannot be saved. in the memory 1.
Self cleaning During self cleaning, the oven heats up to approx. 500 ºC. This burns off residues from roasting, grilling or baking and you only need to wipe the ashes from the cooking compartment. Cleaning levels You can choose from three cleaning levels. Level Degree of cleaning Duration...
Before automatic self cleaning Clean the oven and the ceramic around the oven seal. Do not scrub the seal. Heat can burn the dirt in and damage the seal. Clean the area between the accessory holders and their brackets. The ash will otherwise make it more difficult to remove the accessory holders.
Setting the cleaning 1. Press the V button. level Cleaning level 3 is suggested. You can start the self cleaning immediately by pressing the button. If you wish to change the cleaning level: 2. Select the desired cleaning level using the rotary selector.
Automatic switch off Your oven has an automatic switch off function. It is activated if no cooking time is set and the settings have not been changed for a long time. Automatic switch off" appears in the display. Switch off activated The point at which this occurs depends on the temperature or grill setting that has been set.
Care and cleaning With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and fully functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain how to maintain and clean your oven correctly. Notes Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic and metal.
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Area Cleaning agents Oven front Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any glass cleaners or glass scrapers. Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g.
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Area Cleaning agents Seal Hot soapy water: Do not remove. Clean with a dish cloth, do not scour. Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with a dish cloth or brush. The universal pan or the enamel baking tray can also be cleaned during self cleaning.
Removing and refitting the glass The two outer glass panels on the front of the oven panels can be removed to assist cleaning. Removal 1. Slide the front glass panel upwards and remove it to the front. (Fig. A) Caution: the front glass panel is loose as soon as it is unhooked.
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Clean the glass panel with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use sharp or abrasive materials or a glass scraper. The glass could be damaged. Installation 1. Hook the second panel in place and, using a coin, press the retaining springs down as far as they will go.
Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Here you will learn how to remedy minor malfunctions and how to reach the after sales service.
Rectifying minor faults yourself Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Refer to the table before calling the after sales service as you may be able to remedy the fault yourself. Malfunction table If a dish does not turn out as you had hoped, refer to the section Tested for you in our cooking studio", where you will find plenty of cooking tips and tricks.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy/information The lift up floor Hold the @ button down until the function is locked by @ symbol in the display goes out. the childproof lock. The saved end Press the Æ open button again. position of the lift up Save the end position of the lift up floor is very high.
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Error messages with E If an error message with E is displayed, press the 0 button. This cancels the error message. You may then have to reset the time. If the error is shown again, call the after sales service. You may be able to take remedial action yourself if the following error messages are displayed.
Replacing the oven lightbulbs If an oven lightbulb fails, it must be replaced. Heat resistant replacement bulbs can be obtained from the after sales service or specialist retailers. Only use these bulbs. Risk of electric shock. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Risk of burns.
Side lights Only use 10 watt halogen bulbs. Hold the halogen bulb with a clean, dry cloth. This will increase its service life. The left and right side lights are replaced in the same way. 1. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. 2.
6. Remove the tea towel from the ceramic and switch the fuse back on. Glass covers You must replace a damaged glass cover. Suitable glass covers may be obtained from the after sales service. Please specify the E number and FD number of your oven.
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1. Slide the front glass panel upwards and remove it to the front. (Fig. A) Caution: the front glass panel is loose as soon as it is unhooked. Hold it firmly. The lift up floor buttons are also pushed upwards. 2.
After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your oven should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.
Energy and environment tips Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly. Saving energy Only preheat the oven if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instruction tables. Use dark, black lacquered or enamelled baking tins.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Here you will find a selection of meals and the ideal settings for them. You will receive many tips on the ovenware and preparation, as well as what to do if something goes wrong.
Setting values and tips The setting values apply to meals placed in a cold oven. This saves energy. Only preheat the appliance if the table specifies that you should do so. If you preheat the appliance, the baking times given are shortened by 5 to 10 minutes.
Cakes and pastries Baking on one level It is preferable to use % Top/bottom heating or ' HydroBaking. If you want to bake using 3D hot air, insert the accessories at level 1 or 3. Baking on two levels Use ...
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Cakes in tins Ovenware Level Type of Tempera Baking time heating ture in C in minutes Savoury cakes* dark springform 170 190 50 60 cake tin After switching off the oven, leave it closed and allow the cakes to stand inside for approx. 20 minutes.
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Cakes on trays Accessories Level Type of Tempera Baking time heating ture in C in minutes Tarte flambée universal pan 280 300 10 15 preheating Small baked Accessories Level Type of Tempera Baking time products heating ture in C in minutes baking tray 130 150 10 20...
Baking tips You want to bake following your Use similar items in the baking tables as a guide. own recipe. This way you will be able to Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time establish whether the sponge cake specified in the recipe, stick a cocktail stick into the cake at the is baked through.
Small baked products made out of There should be a distance of approx. 2 cm around each item. yeast dough stick to one another This gives enough space for the item to expand nicely and turn when baking. brown on all sides. You have used two levels.
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Tips for roasting Add a little liquid if the meat is lean. Cover the base of the ovenware with approx. ½ cm of liquid. Add a lot of liquid for pot roasts. Cover the base of the ovenware with 1 2 cm of liquid. The amount of liquid depends on the type of meat and the material the ovenware is made of.
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Meat Weight Accessories Level Type of Tempera Cooking and ovenware heating ture in C, time in grill setting minutes Beef 1.0 kg 200 220 Pot roasted beef covered 1.5 kg 190 210 2.0 kg 180 200 1.0 kg 200 220 Fillet of beef, medium uncovered 1.5 kg...
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Meat Weight Accessories Level Type of Tempera Cooking and ovenware heating ture in C, time in grill setting minutes Steaks, 2 cm thick wire rack + universal pan Pork medallions, wire rack + 3 cm thick universal pan Lamb Saddle of lamb on the 1.5 kg uncovered 190 210...
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Turn roasts, such as rolled turkey joint or turkey breast, halfway through the cooking time. Turn poultry portions after Z of the time. Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if you baste it towards the end of the roasting time with butter, salted water or orange juice.
For fish fillet, add a few tablespoons of liquid for steam. Ensure that the fillet pieces do not overlap. The information in the table applies to unbreaded fish. Fish Weight Accessories Level Type of Tempera Cooking and ovenware heating ture in C, time in grill setting minutes...
Slow cooking Slow cooking, also known as low temperature cooking, is the ideal cooking method for tender pieces of meat that are to be cooked medium rare or à point. Meat remains very succulent and tender. The benefit of this cooking method is that it allows lots of leeway in your menu planning because slow cooked meat is easy to keep warm.
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Table All tender joints of poultry, beef, veal, pork and lamb are suitable for slow cooking. The slow cooking times depend on the thickness and the core temperature of the meat. Dish Weight Level Type of Tempera Searing Slow heating ture in C time in cooking...
Tips for slow cooking Slow cooked meat is not as hot So that the roasted meat does not cool too fast, warm the as conventionally roasted meat. plates and serve the gravy very hot. To keep slow cooked meat warm. After slow cooking, turn the temperature down to 70 C. Small pieces of meat can be kept warm for up to 45 minutes, larger pieces for up to 2 hours.
Preprepared products When using Speed, place the preprepared product directly onto the ceramic or in a baking tray on the ceramic. Risk of fire. Never place greaseproof paper directly on the ceramic. If you line the accessories with greaseproof paper, make sure that the paper is suitable for these temperatures.
Proving dough Prepare the yeast dough as usual. Place it in a heat resistant ceramic dish and cover. Preheat the cooking compartment for 5 10 minutes. Switch off the appliance and place the dough on the rack for proving. Dish Ovenware Level Type of...
Keeping food warm with the oven open, You can use the ceramic to keep food warm with the melting oven open, to melt chocolate or butter, or dissolve gelatine. _ Keep warm, open" is best suited to food kept covered in ovenware. The gentle heating will prevent the meal from overheating or drying out.
Dish Accessories Level Type of Tempera Duration in heating ture in C hours 600 g of apple rings Universal pan + approx. 5 rack 800 g of pear slices Universal pan + approx. 8 rack 1.5 kgs of damsons or Universal pan + ...
Setting procedure 1. Insert the universal pan at level 1. Arrange the jars on it so that they do not touch each other. 2. Pour ½ litre hot water (approximately 80 ºC) into the universal pan. 3. Close the oven. 4.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs Which foods are affected? Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products heated at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, cookies). Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food General Keep cooking times to a minimum.
Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate the inspection and testing of the various appliances. Conforms to EN/IEC 60350 and DIN 44547. Baking Apple pie: Place springform cake tins diagonally next to each other. Tinplate springform cake tins: Baking times may increase by 5 to 10 minutes.
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Grilling When placing food directly onto the rack, insert the universal pan at level 1 as well. The liquid is collected here, keeping the oven cleaner. Dish Accessories and Level Type of Grill Cooking ovenware heating setting time in minutes Toast Wire rack + universal Preheat grill for 10...