In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal! Instructions for use HB 78AB.70 B 9000 296 331 900202...
d Safety information Read this instruction manual carefully. Please keep the instruction and installation manuals in a safe place. Please pass on these manuals to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Transport damage Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.
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There is a risk of short circuiting. Never trap connecting cables of electrical appliances in the hot appliance door. The cable insulation could melt. There is a risk of scalding Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. This will cause hot steam. There is a risk of burns.
Causes of damage Accessories, foil, Do not place accessories on the cooking greaseproof paper or compartment floor. Do not cover the cooking ovenware on the cooking compartment floor with any sort of foil or greaseproof compartment floor paper. Do not place ovenware on the cooking compartment floor if a temperature of over 50 ºC is set.
Your new oven Here you can familiarise yourself with your new oven. The control panel and the individual controls are explained here. You will find information about the cooking compartment and the accessories. Control panel Here is an overview of the control panel. Discrepancies in the data are possible, depending on the appliance model.
Buttons Symbol Button function Switches the oven on and off " Selects the type of heating Selects automatic programmes Short press = selects the memory Long press = stores the memory Selects automatic self cleaning ¾ Moves left within the control panel ¿...
Display The display is divided into various areas: Status bar Setting areas Rotation direction indicator Status bar Types of heating Hot air grilling 190 ºC Settings area Settings area (active) Rotation direction indicator Status bar The status bar is located at the top of the display. It shows the clock, the selected operating mode, information and the time setting options that have been set.
Temperature indicator The five bars in the temperature indicator show the heating phases and the residual heat in the cooking compartment. When the oven is started, five bars appear in the Heating phases status bar. The set temperature has been reached when the last bar is filled.
Cooling fan The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The hot air escapes above the door. Caution. Do not cover the ventilation slots. Otherwise the oven will overheat. So that the cooking compartment cools down more quickly after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a certain period afterwards.
Insert shelf For roasting. Always place the shelf in the universal pan. This ensures that dripping fat and meat juices are collected. Wire shelf For ovenware, cake tins, roasts, grilling and frozen meals. Insert the wire grill with the curved bars facing downwards ¾.
Universal roasting dish HZ 390800 For particularly large or numerous portions. The roasting dish has a granite enamel exterior and an ovenproof glass lid. The glass lid can be used as a gratin dish. Metal roasting dish HZ 26000 The roasting dish is intended for use on the extended cooking zone of the ceramic hob.
Before using for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using the appliance for the first time. Set the clock Change the language for the text display if required Heat up the cooking compartment Clean the accessories Read the safety information at the start of the instructions for use.
Set the % top/bottom heating type and a temperature of 240 ºC. 1. Press the button. The Siemens logo appears. 2. Immediately press the " button. The : 3D hot air type of heating and a temperature of 160 ºC are suggested.
Switching the oven on and off You can switch the oven on and off with the button. Switching on Press the button. The Siemens logo appears. Select the required operating mode. " button = types of heating X button = automatic programmes...
Setting the oven In this section, you will find information about which types of heating are available in your oven how you set a type of heating and a temperature how you select a dish from the recommended settings and how you set rapid heating. Types of heating A large number of types of heating are available in your oven.
Type of heating and temperature Application range 4 Hot air grilling For roasting meat, poultry and whole fish. 30 300 ºC The grill element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan circulates the hot air around the food. ( Grill, large area For grilling steaks, sausages, toast and pieces of fish.
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2. Select the desired type of heating using the rotary selector. Types of heating Top/bottom heat. 160 ºC 3. Move to the temperature with the ¿ button and set the temperature using the rotary selector. Types of heating Top/bottom heat. 4.
Changing the temperature This can be done at any time. Change the or grill setting temperature or grill setting using the rotary selector. Cancelling operation Press and hold the button until 3D hot air, 160 ºC appears. You can make new settings. Calling up information Press the ±...
Move to the next level with the ¿ button. You can make the next selection in each case using the rotary selector. The setting for the selected dish subsequently appears. 4. Press the button. Operation starts. The suggested cooking time x is shown counting down in the status bar.
Setting rapid heating Press the c button for rapid heating. The c symbol appears in the status bar. The bars in the temperature indicator gradually fill in. Rapid heating ends when all the bars are filled. You will hear a short signal. The c symbol goes out. Place your dish in the cooking compartment.
Setting the time setting 1. Open the menu with the 0 button. options in brief 2. Use the ¾ or ¿ button to switch to the required function. The setting area is light, the text is dark. 3. Use the rotary selector to set the clock or cooking time.
Setting the cooking time If you set the duration (cooking time) for your dish, operation stops automatically once this time has elapsed. The oven no longer heats. Prerequisite: The type of heating and temperature are set. Example in figure: setting for top/bottom heat, 180 ºC, duration 45 minutes.
The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven no longer heats. The elapsed cooking time shown in the status bar is x 0:00. You can cancel the signal earlier by pressing the 0 button. Setting tips: Cancelling the cooking Open the menu with the 0 button.
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Setting a later end time Prerequisite: the specified operation has not been started. A cooking time has been set. The time setting options menu 0 is open. 1. Move to the end time using the ¿ button. The end time is displayed. Types of heating Duration 45:00 min:sec...
Cancelling the end time This is possible as long as the oven is in standby. To do this, open the menu with the 0 button, move to the end time using the ¿ or ¾ button and turn the rotary selector to the left until the display disappears. The cooking time immediately starts to count down.
Memory You can save the settings for a dish in the memory and call it up again at any time. The memory is useful for if you frequently prepare a specific dish. Saving the settings The self cleaning function cannot be saved. in the memory 1.
Sabbath mode This setting maintains a temperature of 85 ºC in the oven with top/bottom heating. You can set a cooking time of 24 to 73 hours. During this time, food in the cooking compartment will remain warm without you having to switch the oven on or off.
Childproof lock The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children from switching it on by accident or changing an operation that is already in progress. Hold the @ button down until the @ symbol Activating the childproof lock appears. This takes about 4 seconds. The control panel is locked.
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ÙÙÙÙÙØÙ programming to the right = stronger to the left = weaker Display brand logo: The Siemens lettering displayed when the oven is switched on. 3D hot air, from 30 to max. 275 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 160 ºC temperature for the type of heating.
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Basic setting Options Explanation HydroBaking, from 30 to max. 300 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 160 ºC temperature for the type of heating. Pizza setting, from 30 to max. 275 ºC Permanently change default suggestion: 200 ºC temperature for the type of heating. Intensive heat, from 30 to max.
Basic setting Options Explanation Telescopic shelf: Setting that specifies whether the appliance is equipped with telescopic shelves. Sabbath mode: See the Sabbath mode section. Restore factory settings: Revert all changes to the basic settings. Changing the basic settings Prerequisite: the oven must be switched off. Example in figure: changing the basic setting of the audible signal duration from medium to short.
3. Switch to the right hand settings area using the ¿ button and change the value using the rotary selector. Basic settings Signal duration: short You can now make further changes to the basic settings by switching to the basic setting using the ¾...
Self cleaning During self cleaning, the oven heats up to approx. 500 ºC. Residues from roasting, grilling and baking are incinerated and you need only wipe the ash out of the cooking compartment. Cleaning levels You can choose from three cleaning levels. Level Degree of cleaning Duration...
Before automatic self cleaning The cooking compartment must be empty. Remove accessories, ovenware and shelf rails from the cooking compartment. Please see the Care and cleaning section for how to unhook the rails. If the rails have not been removed, a signal will sound. Automatic self cleaning will not start.
Changing the 1. Press the V button. cleaning level Cleaning level 3 is suggested. You can start the self cleaning immediately by pressing the button. If you wish to change the cleaning level: 2. Select the desired cleaning level using the rotary selector.
Care and cleaning With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and fully functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain how to maintain and clean your oven correctly. Notes Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic and metal.
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Area Cleaning agents Oven front Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any glass cleaners or glass scrapers. Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, fat, starch and egg white immediately.
Detaching and refitting the rails The rails can be removed for cleaning. The oven must have cooled down. Detaching the rails 1. Lift the front of the rails upwards 2. and detach. (Fig. A) 3. Then pull the rails forward and take them out. (Fig.
Detaching and attaching the oven For cleaning purposes and to remove the door panels, door you can detach the oven door. The oven door hinges each have a locking lever. When the locking levers are closed (Fig. A), the oven door is secured in place.
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Attaching the door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal. 1. When attaching the oven door, ensure that both hinges are inserted straight into the opening (Fig. A). 2. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides (Fig.
Removing the door cover The oven door cover can become discoloured. To carry out thorough cleaning, you can remove the cover. 1. Open the oven door fully. 2. Unscrew the oven door cover. To do this, undo the right and left hand screws (Fig. A). 3.
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Removal 1. Detach the oven door and lay on a cloth with the handle facing down. 2. Unscrew the cover on top of the oven door. To do this, undo the right and left hand screws (Fig. A) 3. Lift the uppermost panel and pull out. (Fig. B) 4.
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Installation During installation, make sure that the lettering "Right above" is upside down at the bottom left of both panels. 1. Insert the bottom panel diagonally towards the back. (Fig. A) 2. Place the small clips on the right and left side of the bottom panel.
Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Before calling the after sales service, refer to the table, as you may be able to remedy the fault yourself. If a dish does not turn out exactly as you wanted, refer to the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, where you will find a large number of cooking tips and information.
Problem Possible cause Remedial action/notes "Automatic switch off" appears in Automatic switch off Press any button. The text disappears. the status bar. was activated. The You can make new settings. oven switches off Error messages with E If an error message with E is displayed, press the 0 button.
3. Remove the glass cover. To do this, press the metal tabs to the side with your thumb. (Fig. A). 4. Pull out the bulb. Do not twist it. (Fig. B) Insert the new bulb, making sure that the pins are correctly positioned.
4. Pull out the bulb. Do not twist it. (Fig. B) Insert the new bulb, making sure that the pins are correctly positioned. Push the bulb in firmly. 5. Reinstall the glass cover. Make sure that the curvature in the glass is on the right. Insert the glass at the top and press it in firmly at the bottom.
After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service point in the phone book. The listed after sales service centres will also be pleased to give you the details of an after sales service point near you.
Energy and environment tips Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly. Saving energy Only preheat the oven if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instruction tables. Use dark, black lacquered or enamelled baking tins.
Automatic programming Automatic programming helps you to achieve sophisticated pot roasts, juicy roasts and delicious stews very easily. You do not have to worry about turning and basting and the cooking compartment remains clean. The cooking result depends on the quality of the meat and the size and type of ovenware.
Size of the ovenware The meat should cover about two thirds of the base. This will ensure that you get good meat juices. The distance between the meat and the lid must be at least 3 cm. The meat may rise up during the roasting process.
Programmes Poultry Place the poultry in the roasting dish, breast side up. Stuffed poultry is not suitable. When cooking several drumsticks, set the weight of the heaviest. The drumsticks must be approximately the same weight. Example: For 3 chicken drumsticks of 300 g, 320 g and 400 g, set 400 g.
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Beef in kg Pot roast, fresh 0.5 3.0 Weight of meat e.g. boned chuck back rib, shoulder on/off the bone, marinated beef Pot roast, frozen* 0.5 2.0 Weight of meat e.g. boned chuck back rib, shoulder on/off the bone Sirloin, fresh, medium 0.5 2.5...
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Pork Place the meat on the bone in the roasting dish, bone side down. Joints with a crust should be placed in the dish with the crust side up. Before cooking, score the rind in a criss cross pattern, without damaging the meat. Place a ham joint in the dish with the layer of fat facing upwards.
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Lamb in kg Leg, fresh, boned, well done 0.5 2.5 A little Weight of meat Leg, fresh, boned, medium 0.5 2.5 Weight of meat Leg, fresh, on the bone, well done 0.5 2.5 A little Weight of meat Leg, frozen, boned, well done...
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Game in kg Haunch of hare, on the bone, fresh 0.3 0.6 Weight of heaviest drumstick Haunch of hare, on the bone, frozen* 0.3 0.6 Weight of heaviest drumstick Wild boar joint, fresh 0.5 3.0 Weight of meat e.g.
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Programmes Weight range Add liquid Weight setting Fish in kg Pike perch, fresh, bake* 0.5 2.0 Total weight Cod, fresh, braise* 0.5 2.0 Total weight Cod, fresh, bake* 0.5 2.0 Total weight Carp, fresh, braise* 0.8 2.0 Total weight Carp, fresh, bake* 0.8 2.0 Total weight Use fresh minced meat.
Hard vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, white cabbage, celery and potatoes are suitable ingredients for a vegetable stew. The smaller you cut the vegetables, the softer they will get. So that the vegetables are not browned too much, cover them with liquid.
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3. Press the ¿ button and select the programme with the rotary selector. Programme Veal Joint, frozen In some of the programmes, you can make further specifications, e.g. Joint of veal option, followed by Lean joint or Marbled joint. Press the ¿ button and make your selection using the rotary selector.
The programme has ended A signal sounds. The oven no longer heats. You can cancel the signal earlier by pressing the 0 button. Setting tips: Cancelling the programme Press and hold the button down until 3D hot air, 160 ºC appears. You can make new settings. Before starting the oven: press the ±...
Tips for automatic programming The weight of the joint or poultry is The weight range is deliberately limited. For very large joints, greater than the weight ranges it is often impossible to obtain a sufficiently large roasting dish. available. Cook large pieces of meat using % top and bottom heating or 4 hot air grilling.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Here you will find a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for them. We will show you which type of heating and which temperature are best suited for your dish. You can find information about suitable accessories and the height at which they should be inserted.
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Baking on two or more Use : 3D hot air. levels Baking on 2 levels: Wire rack or universal pan at shelf position 3 Wire rack at shelf position 1. Baking on 3 levels: Wire rack at shelf position 5 Universal pan at shelf position 3 Wire rack at shelf position 1.
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Tables The tables show the ideal type of heating for the various cakes and pastries. The temperature and baking time depend on the amount and composition of the mixture. This is why temperature ranges are given in the tables. You should try the lower temperature first, since a lower temperature results in more even browning.
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Food Dish Shelf Type of Temperature Baking time position heating in C in minutes Universal pan + Ø 20 cm & 190 200 50 60 Tart plate or pie tin Wire rack + Ø 20 cm 190 200 55 60 plate or pie tin Quiche Wire rack + quiche tin...
: = 3D hot air Food Dish Shelf Type of Temperature Baking time position heating in C in minutes Victoria Sandwich 2 wire racks + 170 180 25 30 2 levels 4x Ø 20 cm tins Scones Universal pan + wire rack 170 180 20 25 2 levels...
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The cake has risen in the middle Do not grease the edge of the springform cake tin. After baking, but has sunk around the edge. loosen the cake carefully with a knife. The cake goes too dark on top. Place it lower in the oven, select a lower temperature and bake the cake for a little longer.
Meat, poultry, fish Notes regarding ovenware The universal pan with insert wire rack is suitable for large roasts. You may also use any heat resistant ovenware. Glass ovenware is the most suitable. The lid of the roasting dish should fit well and close properly. Add a little more liquid when using enamelled roasting dishes.
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: = 3D hot air Meat Dish Shelf Type of Tempera Time, min per position heating ture in C 500g + add. Time Beef Slow roast joint Universal pan with 130 140 40+40 wire insert Top side Universal pan with 160 170 30+25 Top rump...
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Meat Dish Shelf Type of Tempera Time, min per position heating ture in C 500g + add. Time Duck Universal pan with 180 190 20+20 wire insert Turkey, crown Universal pan with 160 170 15+15 wire insert Turkey, whole, large Universal pan with 160 170 12+12...
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Meat Dish Shelf Type of Tempera Time, min per position heating ture in C 500g + add. Time Lamb Universal pan with 160 180 30+30 wire insert Rack of lamb Universal pan with 190 210 25+20 wire insert Pork Roast joint Universal pan with 180 200 35+40...
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As far as possible, the pieces of food you are grilling should be of equal thickness. This will allow them to brown evenly and remain succulent and juicy. Do not add salt to steaks until they have been grilled. Turn grilled items after the specified time. Whole fish does not need to be turned.
Food Dish Shelf Type of Grill Time, minutes position heating setting Gammon Steaks Wire rack + 1. side 4 height 1 3 cm universal pan 2. side 3 Chicken Drumsticks Wire rack + 1. side 17 each 150g universal pan 2.
Slow cooking Slow cooking, also known as low temperature cooking, is the ideal cooking method for tender pieces of meat that are to be cooked medium rare or medium. Meat remains very succulent and tender. The benefit of this cooking method is that it allows lots of leeway in your menu planning because slow cooked meat is easy to keep warm.
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Table Tender pieces of poultry, beef, veal, pork and lamb are suitable for slow cooking. The slow cooking times depend on the thickness and the core temperature of the meat. Meal Weight Level Type of Tempera Searing Slow heating ture in C time in cooking minutes...
Tips for slow cooking Slow cooked meat is not as hot So that the roasted meat does not cool too fast, warm the as conventionally roasted meat. plates and serve the gravy very hot. If you wish to keep slow cooked After slow cooking, turn the temperature down to 70 C.
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Food Dish Shelf Type of Tempera Time in position heating ture in C minutes Universal pan 170 190 20 30 Pizza with a thick base Universal pan 200 210 15 20 Universal pan + 170 180 20 25 wire rack Pizza baguette Universal pan 170 190...
Preparation : = 3D hot air Dish Ovenware Type of Temperature Cooking heating time Yoghurt Cups or screw top on the cooking Preheat to 50 ºC 5 mins jars compartment 50 ºC 8 hrs floor Proving dough Heat resistant dish on the cooking Preheat to 50 ºC, 5 10 mins...
Drying Use unblemished fruit and vegetables only and wash it thoroughly. Drain off the excess water, then dry it. Slide the universal pan in at shelf position 3, wire rack at shelf position 1. Line the universal pan and the wire rack with greaseproof or parchment paper.
The times given in the tables are a guide only. The time will depend on the room temperature, number of jars, and the quantity and temperature of the contents. Before you switch off the appliance or change the cooking mode, make sure that the contents of the jars are bubbling as they should.
Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate the inspection and testing of the various appliances. In accordance with EN/IEC 60350. Baking When baking on 2 levels at once, always insert the universal pan above the baking tray. When baking on 3 levels at once, always insert the universal pan in the centre of the oven.
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Dish Accessories and Level Type of Temperature Cooking ovenware heating in C time in minutes Baking tray 160 180 20 30 Viennese whirls Preheat* Baking tray 160 180 20 30 Universal pan + 140 150 30 40 baking tray Universal pan + 1+3+5 130 150 40 50...
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Grilling If placing food directly on the wire rack, the universal pan should also be inserted at level 1. The liquid is collected here, keeping the oven cleaner. Dish Accessories and Level Type of Grill setting Cooking cookware heating time in minutes Toast Wire rack...