Setting The Water Hardness Level; Cleaning The Appliance Before Using It For The First Time; Calibrating The Steam Oven; Basic Operation - Bosch HSLP451UC Manuel D'utilisation

en-us Basic Operation
Press the left soft key for -1 hour or the right soft key for
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+1 hour
6.2 Setting the water hardness level
Unless you use softened water, you will need to descale
your steam oven at regular intervals. Set the correct water
hardness level to ensure your appliance reminds you in
time when descaling is necessary.
Note: If you move or if your water source changes, you
will need to reset the water hardness level.
Determine the water hardness using the test strip pro-
1.
vided or ask your water utility company.
→ "Water hardness levels", Page 14
Press Settings.
2.
Press the middle soft key to scroll through the options to
3.
water hardness.
Press Enter
4.
Enter the water hardness level with the numeric keypad.
5.
Water hardness levels
Here you can find an overview of the water hardness lev-
els and the recommended settings.
Water hardness level
1 (0 - 17 mg/L)
2 (18 - 60 mg/L)
3 (61 - 120 mg/L)
4 (121 - 180 mg/L)
5 (over 180 mg/L)
1 Factory setting (may vary according to model)
6.3 Cleaning the appliance before using it for
the first time
Before using the steam oven for the first time, heat it once
while it is empty.
Note: There may be a slight odor during first uses. This is
normal and will disappear.
Remove all packaging materials from inside and outside
1.
the oven.
Before heating the appliance, wipe it with a clean, damp
2.
cloth and dry.
Fill the water tank and slide it in.
3.
→ "Filling the water tank", Page 14
Close the oven door.
4.
Press Steam.
5.
Press the middle soft key to select Oven Timer.
6.
Set the oven timer for 20 minutes with the numeric key-
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pad (0:20, in HR/MIN format).
Press Enter.
8.
a The oven heats for 20 minutes and then stops.
a An audible tone indicates that the function is completed.
Press Oven Clear/Off.
9.
Carefully open the oven door and leave it opened
10.
slightly until the oven has cooled off.
a This initial operation will also calibrate the steam oven
to the air pressure at your location.
Wash the accessories thoroughly with soapy water and
11.
a cloth and rinse well.
14
Setting
1 - softened
2 - soft
3 - medium 1
4 - hard
5 - very hard
6.4 Calibrating the steam oven
The steam oven automatically calibrates to adjust to the
pressure conditions in your area the first time steam is
used at 212°F (100°C). If you should move, you can re-
calibrate the steam oven manually to ensure that it auto-
matically adjusts to your new location. Recalibration is not
necessary after a power failure.
Press Settings.
1.
Press the middle soft key to scroll through the options to
2.
calibrate.
Press Enter.
3.
a START CYCLE flashes on the display.
Press the soft key under yes to confirm. Press the soft
4.
key under no to return to the main menu.
a DONE flashes on the display.
Press Enter.
5.

Basic Operation

7 Basic Operation
Basic Operation
7.1 Filling the water tank
Most heating modes use steam. Ensure the water tank is
sufficiently filled before operation.
Requirements
¡ You have read the important notes about the water
tank. → Page 11
¡ You have set the water hardness level. → Page 14
Open door and remove the water tank.
1.
The water tank is on the right side of the steam oven
cavity.
Moisten the seal in the tank lid with some water before
2.
using it for the first time.