This document is an instruction manual for the Bosch HGVDF0V50S free-standing cooker, providing comprehensive details on its installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The Bosch HGVDF0V50S is a free-standing cooker designed for both hob and oven cooking. The hob features multiple gas burners, including a high-output burner, a wok burner, standard-output burners, and an economy burner, allowing for versatile cooking methods. The oven is equipped with a gas grill and an oven gas burner, offering functions for baking, roasting, grilling, and defrosting. A fan position is available for even heat distribution and defrosting. The appliance also includes a short-term timer for kitchen use, a storage compartment, and an oven light.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Hob Burners:
- High-output burner: 3 kW, suitable for cookware with a diameter of 24-28 cm.
- Wok burner: 4 kW, suitable for cookware with a diameter of 24-28 cm.
- Standard-output burner: 1.75 kW, suitable for cookware with a diameter of 18-24 cm.
- Economy burner: 1 kW, suitable for cookware with a diameter of 12-18 cm.
- Oven:
- Gas grill: 3.1 kW.
- Oven gas burner: 4.2 kW (depending on gas type).
- Oven temperature range: 140-255 °C (max).
- Electrical Connection: The appliance operates at 220-240 V and requires a 16 A fuse. The mains power cable is H05 VV-F 3G 1mm².
- Gas Connection: The appliance is designed for specific gas categories (e.g., II2H3B/P for various countries, with corresponding gas pressures). Gas supply valves must be open for operation.
- Adjustable Feet: Allows the appliance to be raised by up to 45 mm for levelling.
- Dimensions: Minimum clearances for adjacent units are specified: 50 mm on the sides, 100 mm at the back, 400 mm above the hob, and 750 mm above the hob for the hob cover. The distance between the appliance and the back wall should be at least 10 mm.
Usage Features:
- Hob Operation: Burners are ignited by pressing and turning the control knob to the igniting position, then holding for a few seconds until the flame stabilizes. Heat settings range from large flame (highest) to small flame (lowest).
- Oven Operation:
- Oven Gas Burner: To switch on, open the top cover and oven door, press and turn the selector to the desired temperature (140-255 °C), hold until the flame stabilizes, then close the door. Preheating is recommended for some dishes.
- Grill Function: To switch on, open the top cover and oven door, press and turn the selector to the grill setting, hold until the flame stabilizes, then close the door. The oven door should remain closed during grilling.
- Fan Position: Circulates hot air for even heat distribution and defrosting. Cannot be used simultaneously with the grill.
- Oven Light: Switched on/off via the function selector.
- Timer: A short-term timer (5-60 minutes) can be set for kitchen use, independent of oven operation.
- Accessories: Includes baking and roasting shelf, universal pan (for moist cakes, large joints, and catching fat), coffee maker trivet (for economy burner), and a rotary spit (for roasting meat and poultry). Optional accessories like round enamel baking trays and pull-out rails are available.
- Cooking Tips: Provides guidance on selecting appropriate pot sizes, cooking times, and energy-saving measures. Recommendations for baking, roasting, grilling, and defrosting are detailed, including specific temperatures, shelf positions, and cooking times for various dishes. Special attention is given to reducing acrylamide formation in foodstuffs.
- Environmental Protection: Emphasizes energy-efficient use, such as preheating only when specified, baking multiple items simultaneously, and using residual heat. Environmentally-friendly disposal of packaging is also covered.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Hob: Burner caps and cups should be cleaned with water and washing-up liquid, then dried thoroughly. The hob surface should be kept clean and dry.
- Oven: The cooking compartment should be cleaned after each use to prevent dirt from baking on. Remove loose food remnants, fat, and meat juices before use. The oven light can be replaced.
- Accessories: Clean thoroughly with a cloth and warm soapy water before first use.
- Door Panels: The oven door can be detached, and its glass panels removed for thorough cleaning. Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to prevent scratches.
- Rails: The shelf rails can be unhooked and cleaned with washing-up liquid and a sponge.
- Troubleshooting: A fault table provides common problems, possible causes (e.g., faulty fuse, power failure, gas supply disruption, faulty oven light, damp ignition plugs, thermostat issues, incorrect installation), and remedies. Users are advised to check basic issues before contacting after-sales service.
- After-Sales Service: Provides contact information and emphasizes that incorrect repairs are dangerous and should only be carried out by trained technicians. Users are encouraged to register their device on MyBosch for benefits like warranty extension and access to digital manuals.
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