Bosch Benchmark HSLP451UC Owner's manual

Models:
HSLP451UC
Built-In Steam Convection Oven

This BOSCH®appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
1901 Main Street, Suite 600
Irvine, CA. 92614
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About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Oven Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Water Level Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Water Hardness Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clean Using the STEAM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic Oven Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Start Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rack Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Editing Oven Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oven Clear/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Oven Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Multiple Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Vegetables And Chicken Automatic Programs . . . 13
Steam Oven Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature Setting for Each Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steam Conv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dish Warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
European Conv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keep Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Slow Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chicken and Vegetables Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting the Most Out of Your Steam
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Side Dishes and Legumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Meat, Poultry, Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Slow Cooking Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Souffles, Casseroles, Additions to Soups . . . . . . . 20
Desserts, Compotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cakes and Baked Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reheating Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Proofing Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Juice Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Frozen Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Special Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Steam Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Descale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rack Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Before Calling Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Data Rating Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Limited Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Customer Support, Accessories
& Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back page

English 1
About This Manual
How This Manual is Organized
You can get the most out of your new appliance by reading this manual from beginning to end. This way you will
systematically get to know your appliance and become familiar with its operation and features.
The manual consists of the following sections:
• The “Safety” section provides information on how to safely operate your oven.
•“Getting Started” introduces you to the oven components and features.
• The “Operation” section offers you step-by-step instructions on how to operate your oven.
•In“Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance” you can find a list of many common foods with the appropriate oven
mode, temperature, rack position and bake time. This section also provides you with several bakeware and
preparation tips.
•“Cleaning and Maintenance” provides you with information on how to clean and care for the various oven parts.
• The “Service” section includes your warranty and do-it-yourself troubleshooting tips.
• Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the “Safety” section.

English 2
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before You Begin
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with this unit
for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future
reference.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before installing or servicing.
Before turning power ON, ensure that all
controls are OFF. Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
Safety Notes
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This
appliance must only be used for food preparation.
Adults and children must not operate the appliance without
supervision,
• if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing
so; or
• if they have insufficient knowledge or experience.
Never let children play with the appliance.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.
Local codes vary. Installer is responsible for ensuring that
the installation and grounding comply with all applicable
codes. Failure to follow appropriate local codes and
regulations may void the warranty.
DO NOT store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance.
The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will
damage the appliance and could result in injury.
DO NOT operate this appliance if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
DO NOT obstruct oven vents.
DO NOT repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service center.
Risk of Burns!
Hot steam may escape when the appliance door is opened.
Open the appliance door carefully during or after cooking.
When opening the door, do not lean over it. Ensure that,
depending on the temperature, steam is not visible.
DO NOT clean the appliance immediately after switching it
off. The water in the evaporator dish is still hot. Wait until
the appliance has cooled down.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to
the side, open the door slowly and only slightly to let hot air
and/or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening
and ensure there are no children or pets near the unit. After
the hot air and/or steam is released, proceed with your
cooking. Keep oven doors shut unless necessary for
cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open door
unattended.
DO NOT heat or warm sealed food containers. Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is
cool.
Never prepare food with large quantities of high proof
alcoholic beverages. Steam containing alcohol can ignite
inside the appliance. Use only small quantities of high proof
alcoholic beverages, and use caution when opening the
appliance door.

English 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam.
Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact
with interior surfaces of the oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns. These surfaces
include oven vent openings, surfaces near these openings
and oven doors.
Small children must be kept at a safe distance from the
appliance.
Risk of Fire!
Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment.
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part
of the appliance. Use of a foil liner could result in a shock or
fire hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat
will be trapped beneath it. This will affect the cooking
performance and can damage the finish of the oven.
If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door closed.
Turn off the appliance and disconnect the circuit at the
circuit breaker box.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. For example, never use the
appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the
appliance for storage.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop
and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with
baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available highly
visible and easily accessible near the oven.
Causes of Damage
CAUTION!
• Do not place anything on the cooking compartment
floor. Do not cover it with aluminium foil. A build-up of
heat could damage the appliance.
• The cooking compartment floor and the evaporator
dish must always be kept clear.
• Aluminium foil in the cooking compartment must not
come into contact with the oven cavity or door panel.
This could cause permanent discoloration.
• Ovenware must be heat and steam resistant.
• When steaming with the perforated baking pan, always
insert the baking pan beneath it.
• If the door seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no
longer close properly during operation. The fronts of
adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the
door seal clean and replace when necessary.
• Do not place anything on the open appliance door. The
appliance could be damaged.
• Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle.
The door handle cannot support the weight of the
appliance, and could break.
The cooking compartment in your appliance is made of
high grade stainless steel. Improper care can lead to
corrosion in the cooking compartment. Refer to the care
and cleaning instructions in this manual. Remove food
residues from the cooking compartment as soon as the
appliance has cooled.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.