Built-In Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual HMB57152UC, HMB50152UC, HMB50162UC Table of ContentsUsea ndc aerm anua l Safety Definitions .......................................................... 3 Basic settings .............................................................. 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4 Changing the basic settings ........................................... 19 9 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE Cooking Charts ........................................................... 19 TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .......................... 4 Cooking meat in your microwave .................................. 19 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 4 Cooking poultry in your microwave ............................... 19 TV / Radio Interference ....................................................... 5 Cooking eggs in your microwave .................................. 20 Intended Use ......................................................................... 5 Cooking vegetables in your microwave ....................... 20 Child Safety ........................................................................... 5 Cooking seafood in your microwave ............................ 20 Cleaning Safety ..................................................................... 5 Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................... 21 Cooking Safety ...................................................................... 5 Cleaning Guide .................................................................. 21 In Case of Fire ...................................................................... 6 Troubleshooting .......................................................... 22 Liquids .................................................................................... 6 Bosch® Support ........................................................... 22 Cooking Items ....................................................................... 6 Before Calling Service ...................................................... 22 Cooking Utensils .................................................................. 7 Data Plate ........................................................................... 22 Glass Tray / Turntable Ring ............................................... 7 Service ................................................................................ 23 Thermometers ....................................................................... 7 Parts and Accessories ..................................................... 23 Pacemakers ........................................................................... 7 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ... 23 Fan Motor Operation ........................................................... 7 What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to ......... 23 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ................... 7 How Long the Warranty Lasts ........................................ 23 Causes of damage ......................................................... 8 Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy ................ 23 Protecting the environment .......................................... 8 Out of Warranty Product .................................................. 24 Tips for saving energy ......................................................... 8 Warranty Exclusions ......................................................... 24 Getting to know the appliance ...................................... 9 Parts ........................................................................................ 9 Control panel ...................................................................... 10 Accessories ........................................................................ 10 Before using the appliance for the first time ............ 11 Setting the clock ................................................................ 11 . o f n i t kudo rPAdditional information on products, accessories, Cleaning accessories ...................................................... 11 replacement parts and services can be found at Microwave .................................................................... 11 www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop Microwave utensil guide .................................................. 11 www.bosch-home.com/us/store Microwave power levels ................................................... 12 Setting the microwave ...................................................... 12 Suggestions for best results ........................................... 13 Automatic programs ................................................... 13 Auto Defrost ....................................................................... 13 Popcorn ............................................................................... 14 Beverage ............................................................................. 15 Keep Warm ......................................................................... 15 Melt ...................................................................................... 15 Soften ................................................................................... 15 Sensor cooking ............................................................ 16 Sensor Reheat ................................................................... 16 Sensor Cook ...................................................................... 16 Kitchen timer ................................................................ 18 Setting the kitchen timer .................................................. 18 Panel Lock .................................................................... 18 Automatic Shutoff ....................................................... 18 2 7KLV%RVFK$SSOLDQFHLVPDGHE\ %6++RPH$SSOLDQFHV&RUSRUDWLRQ 0DLQ6WUHHW6XLWH ,UYLQH&$ 4XHVWLRQV" ZZZERVFKKRPHFRPXV :HORRNIRUZDUGWRKHDULQJIURP\RX Safety Definitions 9 WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. 9 CAUTION This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory. Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips. 3 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE S N I Y T E F A S T N A T R OD PA ME 9IR PRECAUTIONS L L A TO S N O I T C U R T S N AVOIDI E R O F E B Use this appliance G N I S U only for its intended E H useT as described E C N A I L P P A in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE industrial or laboratory use. ENERGY As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children (see CHILD SAFETY). PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service (1) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave evergy. It is important not to Do not cover or block any vents or openings on the defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. appliance. (2) Do not place any object between the oven front face Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in accumulate on sealing surfaces. a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. (3) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly Suitable for plug-connected only: and that there is no damage to the: (1) Do not immerse cord or plug in water. (2) Keep cord away from heated surfaces. ▯ door (bent) (3) Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. ▯ hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (4) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged ▯ door seals and sealing surfaces. cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has (4) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by been damaged or dropped. anyone except properly qualified service personnel. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come Improper installation, service or maintenance can cause together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. guidance. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized See door surface cleaning instructions in chapter service center. “Cleaning and Maintenance”. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: WARNING ▯ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, read all instructions before using the appliance. ▯ Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. ▯ If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door WARNING closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, ▯ Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.