Bosch HMB402 Use And Care Manual
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Household Appliances
Built-in Microwave Oven
Use and Care Manual
For Models: HMB402, HMB405, HMB406
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
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- Page 1 Household Appliances Built-in Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual For Models: HMB402, HMB405, HMB406 PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.
- Page 2 A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Bosch built-in microwave oven. We recommend that you take the time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance. We hope that the information in this manual will help you easily operate and care for your oven for years of satisfaction.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ...3 Microwave Safety Instructions ...3 Important Safety Instructions ... 4–5 Microwave Oven Parts Identification and Specifications ... 6 Control Panel Quick Reference ... 7 Cooking in the Microwave Oven ... 8 Cookware Guide and Cooking Tips ... -
Page 4: Microwave Registration And Safety Instructions
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Microwave Oven Registration OVEN MUST BE REGISTERED It is a Federal requirement that records be maintained on the location of all microwave ovens. Therefore, please: 1. Fill in the registration card and mail it to us. (The registration card is packed with this manual in the plastic bag.) 2. -
Page 5: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is im- portant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interIocks. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use it with as much care as you use with a range or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including... - Page 7 Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. General Microwave Use DO NOT operate the oven while empty. The mi- crowave energy will reflect continuously through- out the oven, causing overheating if food or wa- ter is not present to absorb energy.
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Page 8: Microwave Oven Parts Identification And Specifications
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Microwave Oven Parts Identification 1. Cooking Guide: 2. Glass Tray 3. Internal Air Vents 4. External Air Vents 5. Control Panel 6. Microwave Identification Plate 7. Door Safety Lock System 8. Roller Ring... -
Page 10: Cooking In The Microwave Oven
Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may catch fire. Always have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you can hear the magnetron cycling on and off. -
Page 11: Cookware Guide And Cooking Tips
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Cookware Guide and Cooking Tips Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. -
Page 13: Using Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven Timed Cooking This feature allows you to program a specific cook time and power level. The microwave oven can be pro- grammed for up to 99 minutes. Power levels represent a percentage of microwave power. See Page 12. -
Page 14: Power Level Recommendations
Power Level Recommendations The microwave oven has 10 power levels for cooking, reheating and defrosting. Lower power levels increase the cooking time and are used for foods containing cheese and milk or for cooking less tender cuts of meat. Refer to... -
Page 16: Auto Cook
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Auto Cook Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the “Auto Cook Recommenda- tions” below for more information. CODE CATEGORY Bacon Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results. -
Page 17: Personal Choice Features
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Personal Choice Features PERSONAL CHOICE provides features which make personalizing your microwave oven easy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG. Example: To turn off beeper sound. -
Page 18: Defrosting
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Defrosting • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from original wrapping or packaging. • For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrost- ing, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. -
Page 19: Multi-Stage Cooking
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Multi-Stage Cooking For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to two stages. -
Page 20: Cooking Tips
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time. 5. After removing from microwave oven, cover loosely with foil. Allow to stand for 5–10 minutes. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process. -
Page 21: Fish
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large, shallow non-metallic dish or casserole. 2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. 3. Place the dish on the turntable. Fresh Fish Cooking Recommendations Microwave Fish Power... -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting Questions And Answers
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven’s magnetron on and off. The change in blower speed is due to the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned on and off. -
Page 23: Cooking Food
CAUTION: Do not overcook. Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon food density. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. -
Page 24: Before Calling For Service
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, refer to Page 24 to obtain service. -
Page 25: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING Open oven door to prevent oven from acciden- tally turning on. Inside of the Oven Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. -
Page 26: How To Obtain Service
Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual ® Bosch Built-In Microwave Oven Warranty For Models: HMB402 / HMB405 / HMB406 WHAT IS COVERED For one full year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previously unoccupied dwelling, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. - Page 27 We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Bosch is not responsible for products which are transported from the U.S. for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.
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Page 28: Microwave Oven Quick Guide
AUTO DEFROST Example: To cook 4 slices of bacon. Touch AUTO COOK NOTE: Refer to the Cooking Guide on microwave oven for food categories available in each mode. This feature will change cooking time by 10 seconds. Touch + and –...