Bosch Series 4 Instruction Manual - Page 24

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Gentle hot air heating function

Gentle hot air is an intelligent heating function that

allows you to gently cook meat, fish and baked items.

The appliance optimally controls the supply of energy to

the cooking compartment. The food is cooked in

phases using residual heat. This means that it remains

more succulent and browns less. Depending on the

method of preparation and the type of food, it is

possible to save energy. If you open the appliance door

before the food has finished cooking or if you preheat

the appliance, you may not be able to achieve this

result.

Only use genuine accessories for your appliance.

These have been tailored to the cooking compartment

and the heating functions of your appliance. Remove

any accessories that are not being used from the

cooking compartment.

Place the food into the empty cooking compartment

before the oven is heated up. Select a temperature of

between 120 °C and 230 °C.Always keep the

appliance door closed when cooking. Only cook on one

level when using this function.

The Gentle hot air heating function is used to measure

both the energy consumption in air recirculation mode

and the energy efficiency class.

Baking on one level

When baking on one level, use the following shelf

positions:

Position 2 – tall baked items and tins/dishes on the

■

wire rack

Position 3 – shallow baked items and baking trays

■

Baking on two or more levels

Use the hot air heating function. Items that are placed in

the oven on baking trays or in baking tins/dishes at the

same time will not necessarily be ready at the same

time.

Baking on two levels:

Universal pan, position 3

■

Baking tray, position 1

Baking tins/dishes on the wire rack

■

First wire rack, position 3

Second wire rack, position 1

Baking on three levels:

Baking tray, position 5

■

Universal pan, position 3

Baking tray, position 1

You can cut energy use by cooking different items at

the same time. Position baking tins/dishes either next to

one another or offset on different shelves so that they

are not directly one above the other in the cooking

compartment.

Accessories

Only use original accessories supplied with your

appliance. These have been tailored to the cooking

compartment and the operating modes of your

appliance.

Ensure that you always use suitable accessories and

that they are placed in the oven the right way around.

~ "Accessories" on page 11

Greaseproof paper

Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for the

selected temperature. Always cut greaseproof paper to

size.

Cakes and pastries

Your appliance offers you a range of heating types for

the preparation of cakes and small baked items. You

can find the ideal settings for many dishes in the

settings tables.

Also refer to the notes in the section on allowing dough

to rise.

Baking tins

For optimal cooking results, we recommend using dark-

coloured metal baking tins.

Tinplate baking tins, ceramic dishes and glass dishes

extend baking time and mean that the baked item will

not brown evenly.

If you are using silicone moulds, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and recipes. Silicone

moulds are often smaller than normal baking tins.

Quantity and recipe specifications may vary.

Frozen products

Do not use frozen products that are heavily frosted.

Remove any ice on the food.

Some frozen products may be unevenly pre-baked.

Uneven browning may remain even after baking.

Bread and rolls

Caution!

Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment or

place cookware containing water onto the bottom of the

cooking compartment. The change in temperature can

cause damage to the enamel.

Some food turns out better if it is baked in several

stages. These dishes are indicated in the table.

The setting values for bread dough apply to both dough

placed on a baking tray and dough placed in a loaf tin.