Bosch HBC84H501B User manual

Operating Instructions – Microwave Bosch HBC84H501B
Control Panel
Buttons
You can use the buttons to set various functions. On the display, you can read the values that you have set.
Function selector
Use the function selector to set the type of heating

•When you make settings, the indicator lamp above the function selector lights up.
•When you press the button, the oven light switches on in the cooking compartment.
Temperature selector
The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or grill setting.
Cooling Fan
•Your appliance has a cooling fan. The cooling fan switches on during operation. The hot air escapes above the
door. The cooling fan continues to run for a certain time after operation.
Setting the type of heating and temperature
1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting.
3. Press the button and the oven begins to heat up.
Opening the oven door during operation
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the button and the operation will then continue.
Pausing operation
Press the button to pause operation. Press the button to continue operation.
Switching off the oven
Turn the function selector to the off position

Changing the settings
The type of heating and temperature or grill setting can be changed at any time using their respective selectors.
Rapid heating
With rapid heating, your oven reaches the set temperature particularly quickly. Use the rapid heating function when
temperatures above 100ºC are set. Rapid heating is available for the following types of heating:
To ensure an even cooking result, only put your food in the cooking compartment when the rapid heating phase is
complete.
1. Setting the type of heating and temperature.
2. Press the button. The symbol lights up in the display.
3. Press the button. The oven begins to heat up.
When the rapid heating process is complete a signal sounds. The symbol in the display goes out. Put your dish in
the oven.
Cancelling rapid heating
Press the button. The symbol in the display goes out.
Automatic safety switch-off
The automatic safety switch-off is activated if your appliance is operating for a long time with no cooking time having
been set. The time at which your appliance switches itself off depends on the set operating mode and temperature.
E2 appears in the display panel, the appliance switches off. To acknowledge, press the button.
The Microwave
The microwave can be used on its own or in combination with a different type of heating. Metal ovenware is
unsuitable as metal doesn’t allow microwaves to pass through. Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
inside.
Microwave power settings
Use the button to set the desired microwave power.

When you press a button, the selected power lights up. The microwave power can be set to 900 watts for a
maximum of 30 minutes. With all other power settings a maximum cooking time of 1 hour 30 minutes is possible.
Setting the microwave
1. Set the function selector to
2. Press the button for the microwave power setting you require. E.G The 600W power level lights up and a
suggested cooking time is displayed.
3. Use the + or – button to set the cooking time.
4. Press the button and operation begins, the cooking time starts counting down.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. Turn the function selector to the zero position. You can stop the
audible signal by pressing the button.
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the button briefly. The programme will then continue.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time, use the + or – button to change the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use the + or – button to set the cooking time and restart the
microwave.
Pausing operation
Press the button to pause operation. Press the button to continue operation.
Cancelling operation
Press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds and turn the function selector to the off position.

When you set the function selector to the highest microwave power setting always lights up as the suggested
setting.
Combined oven and microwave operation
Use the microwave at the same time as an oven operating mode. The food becomes crispy and brown just as in the
oven but more quickly. You can combine all microwave power settings up to 600W with the oven operating modes.
Setting MicroCombi operation
1. Set the type of heating using the function selector and the temperature using the temperature selector.
2. Press the button for the microwave power setting you require. A suggested cooking time appears.
3. Use the + or – button to set the cooking time.
4. Press the button.
Operation begins. The cooking time starts counting down in the display.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Combination mode has finished. You can stop the audible signal by pressing the button.
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the button briefly. The programme will then continue.
Pausing operation
Press the button briefly. The oven is paused. Press the button again to continue operation.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Use the + or – button to change the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use the + or – button to set the cooking time and restart the
microwave.
Cancelling operation
Press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds and turn the function selector back to the off position.

Automatic Programmes
The automatic programmes enable you to prepare food very easily. You select the programme and enter the weight
of your food. The automatic programme makes the optimum setting. You can choose from 15 programmes. Always
place the food in the cold cooking compartment.
Setting a programme
When you have selected a programme, set the oven. The temperature selector must be in the off position. E.G.
Programme 2, with a weight of 1kg.
1. Set the function selector to automatic programmes The first programme number appears in the display.
2. Use the + or – button to select the programme number
3. Press the kg button. The weight suggestion 0.50kg appears in the display.

4. Use the + or – button to set the weight.
5. Press the button. The programme starts. You can see the cooking time counting down and the and
symbols appear.
Setting the time-setting options
Your oven has various time-setting options. You can use the button to call up the menu and switch between the
individual functions. The arrow shows you the time-setting option that is active. A time-setting option that has
already been set can be changed directly with the + or – button when the arrow is next to the relevant time
symbol.
Setting the timer
You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It runs independently of the oven. The timer has its own audible signal. In
this way, you can tell whether it is the timer or a cooking time which has elapsed.
1. Press the button once. The time symbols light up in the display and the arrow is next to
2. Use the + or – button to set the timer duration. Default value for + button = 10 minutes, default button for –
buttons = 5 minutes.
After a few seconds, the time setting is adopted. The timer starts. The symbol lights up in the display and the
timer duration counts down. The other time symbols go out.

The timer duration has elapsed
A signal sounds. 0:00 is shown in the display. Use the button to switch off the timer.
Changing the timer duration
Use the + or – button to change the timer duration. After a few seconds the change is adopted.
Cancelling the timer duration
Use the – button to reset the timer duration to 0:00. The change will be adopted after a few seconds. The timer is
switched off.
Checking the time settings
If several time-setting options are set, the corresponding symbols are illuminated on the display. The timer counts
down in the foreground. The symbol is preceded by the arrow and the timer can be seen counting down. To
check the timer, cooking time or clock, press the button repeatedly until the arrow points to the
appropriate symbol. The value is shown for a few seconds on the display.
Setting the cooking time
The cooking time for your meal can be set on the oven. When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven switches itself
off automatically. This means that you do not have to interrupt other work to switch off the oven. The cooking time
cannot be accidentally exceeded.
E.g cooking time 45 minutes
1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
2. The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or grill setting.
3. Press the button twice. 20:00 is shown in the display. The time symbols light up and the arrow is next to
4. 4.Use the + or – button to set the cooking time.

5. 5.Press the button. The oven starts. The cooking time counts down in the display and the symbol lights
up. The other time symbols go out.
The cooking time has elapsed
An audible signal sounds. The oven stops heating. 0:00 is shown in the display. Press the button. The audible
signal stops. Turn the function selector to the off position. The oven is switched off.
Changing the cooking time
Use the + or – button to change the cooking time. After a few seconds, the change is adopted. If the timer has been
set, press the button beforehand.
Cancelling the cooking time
Use the – button to reset the cooking time to 0:00. After a few seconds, the change is adopted. The cooking time is
cancelled. If the timer has been set, press the button beforehand.
Checking the time settings
If several time-setting options are set, the corresponding symbols are illuminated on the display. The arrow is
next to the symbol for time function which is currently visible on the display. To check the timer, cooking
time, or clock, press the button repeatedly until the arrow points to the appropriate symbol. The display
shows the value for a few seconds.