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Installation and Operating Instructions HB 55 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.
Settings Radiant grill – small area Radiant grill – large area Defrosting Rapid heating * Type of heating with energy efficiency class determined in accordance with EN50304. The oven light switches on when you select a function. Rotary knob The default values and set values can be altered using the rotary knob.
Function selector Mini oven Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven. Settings Oven light Conventional heat Radiant grill – small area Radiant grill – large area The oven light switches on when you select a function.
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 Minus button –...
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3D-hot air A fan in the rear panel distributes the heat from the ring heating element evenly inside the oven. Using 3D-hot air, it is possible to bake cakes and pizza on two shelves. You can cook biscuits and puff pastry on three levels at the same time.
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Radiant grill – small surface This involves the middle section of the grill element being switched on. This type of heating is ideal for cooking small quantities. This saves energy. Place the pieces to be grilled in the centre of the wire rack. Radiant grill –...
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.
Oven and shelving accessories Mini oven Your oven features 2 shelf positions. The shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. The numbers are marked in the oven. Main oven The shelf can be inserted at 5 different heights in the oven.
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Optional accessory Optional accessories may be purchased from the after-sales service or from specialist shops. Enamel baking tray HZ 331000 for cakes and biscuits. Push the baking tray with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door. Grill pan HZ 325000 Can be used for grilling instead of the wire rack or as a spray guard to protect the oven against dirt.
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Glass pan HZ 336000 A deep baking tray made from glass. Can also be used as a serving dish. Pizza tray HZ 317000 Ideal for pizza, frozen foods and large round cakes, for example. You can use the pizza tray instead of the universal pan.
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Lid for the Profi extra-deep pan HZ 333001 Converts the Profi extra-deep pan into the Profi roasting dish. 3 tier telescopic shelf HZ 338305 The ledges at heights 2, 3 and 4 allow you to pull the shelf out further without it tipping. 3 tier telescopic shelf HZ 338300 The ledges at heights 2, 3 and 4 allow you to pull the shelf out further without it tipping.
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,...
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The default value for this type of heating appears in the temperature display. Use the rotary knob to set the temperature. 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.
If the oven is to switch off Make settings as described in steps 1 and 2. automatically Set the cooking time (duration) for your meal. – Main oven Example: Cooking time of 45 minutes Press the clock button. The cooking time symbol * will flash. Set the cooking time using the + or –...
If the oven is to switch on and off Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not automatically be allowed to remain in the oven for too long. – Main oven Perform the settings as described in items 1 to 4. The oven starts.
Residual heat indicator When you switch off the oven, the residual heat in the oven is indicated in the preheating indicator. Main and When all segments are lit, the temperature in the Mini oven oven is approximately 275 °C. The preheating indicator goes out when the temperature has fallen to approximately 60 ºC.
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. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete. You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active.
The timer and cooking time The symbols light up. The timer period counts down count down simultaneously visibly in the display. To call up remaining cooking time , end time time : Press the clock button until the symbol in question flashes.
Changing the basic settings – Main oven There must be no program set. Example: Hiding the time clock button and the Ebutton Press the simultaneously until a appears in the display. This is the basic setting for the time in the foreground.
Childproof lock – for the main oven The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Press the E key button until the E symbol Locking the oven 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.
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Important notes Never use abrasive detergent. You will scratch or destroy the highly porous coating. Never clean the ceramic coating with oven cleaner. If oven cleaner accidentally gets onto the rear panel, roof or side panel of the oven, remove it immediately with a sponge and plenty of water.
Cleaning the glass panels The glass panel on the oven door can be removed to Main and Mini oven assist in cleaning. Removal Remove the oven door and lay it down on a cloth with the handle underneath. Unscrew the cover at the top of the oven door. To do this, undo the right and left-hand screws (Fig.
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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 glass cover The glass cover on the oven light must be replaced if it is damaged. Replacement glass covers may be obtained from the after-sales service. To this end, please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance.
Packaging and old appliances Your new appliance was protected by suitable packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately.
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 Conventional heat Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Time, position method minutes Victoria sandwich 20 cm tin 20-30 Light fruit cake 20 cm tin 75-85 Fruit crumble Glass dish 35-45 Jam tarts* 12 hole bun tin 15-20 Yeast cookery* Universal pan 20-30 (f.
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Main oven Conventional baking Food Dish Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Time, position method minutes Bread Loaf tin 25-35 (900 g or 2 x 450 g) Scones* Baking tray 15-20 Yorkshire Pudding* 12 hole bun tin 30-40 * Preheat oven Main oven 3D-Hot air Baking on 2 or 3 levels Food...
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 Food Shelf Cooking Temperature °C Cooking time mins position method per 1 lb Beef rare 210-230 10+15 Beef medium 210-230 15+20 Beef well done 210-230 20+25 Beef filet 210-230 15+20 Lamb medium 160-180 20+20 Lamb well done 160-180 25+25 Pork...
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“.
Frozen foods – Main oven Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven. Meal Use for Level Type of Temperature Cooking time in heating in °C minutes Pizza* Pizza with a thin base 180-200 15-25...
Defrosting Main oven Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire rack. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The defrosting times depend on the type and amount of food. Meal Accessories Level Type of Temperature heating in °C Frozen foods*...
Preserving Main oven Preparation The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean and intact. Use jars of the same size if possible. The instructions in the table refer to round 1-litre jars. Caution Do not use larger or taller jars. The lid could crack.
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Preserving fruit As soon as the contents of the jars begins to simmer, that is when small bubbles appear at short intervals – after about 40 to 50 minutes – turn off the function selector. The jars should be removed from the oven after being reheated for 25 to 35 minutes.
Energy saving tips Only preheat the oven if it specifies in the recipe or in the table in the instruction manual that you should do Use non-stick, black painted or enamelled tins. They absorb the heat especially well. If you have several cakes to bake it is best to bake them one after the other.
What sort of foods are Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato afected? products that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes). What can you do? You can avoid high levels of acrylamide when baking, frying and grilling.
Test dishes for the main oven refering to EN 60350. Baking Food Dish and notes Shelf Cooking Temp. °C Cooking position method time min Small cakes baking tray 160-180 25-35 Small cakes baking tray 160-180 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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