Siemens iQ500 MB535A0 0B Series - Types of Heating and Functions

Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
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4.3 Types of heating and functions
To ensure that you always use the right type of heating to cook your food, we have explained the differences and ap-
plications below.
Main oven ⁠
Symbol Type of heating What it's used for/how it works
3Dhot air Bake and roast on one or more levels.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back
wall evenly around the cooking compartment.
Hot air gentle Cook selected dishes gently on one level without preheating.
The fan distributes the heat from the ring-shaped heating element in the back
wall evenly around the cooking compartment. The food is cooked in phases us-
ing residual heat.
Select a temperature of between 120°C and 230°C.
Always keep the appliance door closed when cooking.
This type of heating is used to determine the energy consumption in air recircu-
lation mode and the energy efficiency class.
Full-surface grill Grill flat items such as steak and sausages, or make toast. Gratinate food.
The entire area underneath the grill element becomes hot.
Hot air grilling Roast poultry, whole fish and larger pieces of meat.
The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan circulates the
hot air around the food.
Top/bottom heating Traditionally bake or roast on one level. This type of heating is ideal for cakes
with moist toppings.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below.
This type of heating is used to measure the energy consumption in the conven-
tional mode.
Top oven ⁠
Symbol Type of heating What it's used for/how it works
Top/bottom heating Bake on one level.
The heat is emitted evenly from above and below.
This type of heating is used to measure the energy consumption in the conven-
tional mode.
Bottom heating Final baking or cooking food in a bain marie.
Heat is emitted from below.
Grill, small area Grill small quantities of steak, sausages or toast. Brown small quantities of food.
The central area underneath the grill element becomes hot.
Full-surface grill Grill flat items such as steak, sausages, or toast. Brown food.
The entire area underneath the grill element becomes hot.
Other functions
Here, you can find an overview of other functions of your appliance.
Main oven ⁠
Symbol Function Use
Rapid heating Rapidly preheat the cooking compartment without accessories.
→"Rapid heating", Page11
Oven light Illuminate the cooking compartment without heating.
→"Lighting", Page9
Programme Use programmed setting values for various types of food.
→"Programme", Page13