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Oven HM656GB.1 User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser- vices and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Safety ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the Table of contents product information safe for future refer- ence or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been USER MANUAL damaged in transit. Safety .............. 2 1.2 Intended use Preventing material damage .......
Safety en Hot steam may escape when you open the 1.4 Safe use appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de- Always place accessories in the cooking com- pending on the temperature. partment the right way round. ▶ Open the appliance door carefully. → "Accessories", Page 11 ▶...
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en Safety ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked ▶ Do not leave food unattended while it is or fractured surface. heating in containers made of plastic, pa- ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the per or other combustible materials. appliance.
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Safety en etrates this cavity, it could cause the cook- The accessible parts of the appliance become ware to crack. hot during operation. ▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware. ▶ Never touch these hot parts. Cookware and containers made from metal or ▶...
en Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may 2.1 General damage it. ATTENTION! Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door. ▶ Objects on the cooking compartment floor at over Do not place cookware or accessories on the appli- ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en 3 Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose ▶ of them separately. 3.2 Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Buttons The buttons on the left- and right-hand side of You can use the control panel to configure all functions the control panel have a pressure point. Press of your appliance and to obtain information about the a button to execute its function.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Countdown Self-cleaning surfaces You can view the countdown time or the cooking time The self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment for the previous operation in the top right in the status are coated with a porous, matt ceramic layer and have bar.
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en Operating modes 5 Operating modes This is where you can find an overview of your appli- Operating ance's operating modes and main functions. mode Press to open the menu. Microwave Cook, heat or defrost quicker with the microwave. Operating → "Microwave", Page 16 mode Microwave To reduce the cooking time, switch on...
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Accessories en Symbol Types of heating Temperature What it's used for and how it works range Possible additional options Grill, small area Grill settings: Grill small quantities, such as steak, sausages or toast. Gratinate 1 = low small quantities of food. 2 = medium The central area below the grill element becomes hot.
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You will find a comprehensive range of products for your appliance in our brochures and online: www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance.
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‒ a The settings, the run time and the heat-up line ap- a The Siemens logo appears in the display. A type of pear on the display. heating and a temperature are then displayed. 8.4 Pausing or cancelling operation 8.2 Switching off the appliance...
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en Rapid heating Change any further settings depending on the selec- Changing the type of heating tion. When you change the type of heating, the other set- Press to start. tings are also reset. Press to pause operation. 8.6 Setting the type of heating and the Press the type of heating.
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Time-setting options en Changing the cooking time 10.2 Setting the timer You can change the cooking time at any time. The timer runs independently during the operation. The Press . timer can be set when the appliance is switched on or Use the rotary selector to change the cooking time.
en Microwave Turn the rotary selector to change the end time. Press to resume operation. 11 Microwave You can use the microwave to cook, heat up, bake or Cookware and accessories with MicroCombi defrost food very quickly. The microwave can be used By combining the microwave and a type of heating, on its own or in combination with a type of heating.
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Microwave en Changing the cooking time 11.2 Configuring the microwave settings After the microwave starts operating, you can change Notes the cooking time directly. ¡ Note the correct way to operate the microwave: Use the rotary selector to change the cooking time. ▶...
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en Dishes Changing the microwave output setting Changing the type of heating Once the MicroCombi operation has started, you can If you change the type of heating, the temperature also change the microwave output setting directly. changes and the cooking time is reset. Press the microwave output setting.
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Childproof lock en a The appliance starts to heat and the time starts to Category Foods count down. The heating line does not appear. Side dishes, Vegetables a Once the dish is ready, a signal sounds. The appli- vegetables Potatoes ance stops heating. Rice Once the cooking time has elapsed: Cereals...
en Sabbath mode 14 Sabbath mode You can set a cooking time of up to 74 hours using Press the temperature. Sabbath mode. You can use top/bottom heating to The temperature is preset to 85 °C. keep food warm between 85 °C and 140 °C during Use the rotary selector to set the desired temperat- this time without having to switch the appliance on or ure.
Cleaning and servicing en Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be re- Discarding changes to the basic settings tained even after a power failure. Press . Press "Discard" . a All your changes are discarded and not saved. 16 Cleaning and servicing Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long ▶...
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en Cleaning and servicing Cooking compartment Area Suitable cleaning agents Information Enamel surfaces ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool. ¡ Vinegar water Leave the appliance door open to dry the cooking compartment after cleaning it.
Cleaning function en 17 Cleaning function Use the cleaning function regularly to help retain the Remove accessories and cookware from the cook- cleaning ability of the self-cleaning surfaces and pre- ing compartment. vent damage. Detach the shelf supports and remove them from The self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment the cooking compartment.
en Cleaning assistance 18 Cleaning assistance The cleaning assistance is a quick alternative for occa- Press to start. sionally cleaning the cooking compartment. The clean- a The appliance starts to heat and the time starts to ing assistance softens dirt by vaporising the soapy wa- count down.
Appliance door en 20 Appliance door To clean the appliance door thoroughly, you can disas- WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! semble the appliance door. If the screws are undone, the safety of the appliance can no longer be guaranteed. Microwave energy 20.1 Removing the door cover may escape.
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en Rails Put the door cover in position and push down on it Close the appliance door. until you hear it click into place. Note: Do not use the cooking compartment again until the door panes have been correctly fitted. 21 Rails To thoroughly clean the rails and the cooking compart- 21.2 Fitting the retainers ment, or to replace the rails, you can remove the rails.
Troubleshooting en Hook the rear retainers with the hook into the top ¡ The rails fit both the left- and right-hand sides. hole and push them into the bottom hole . Hook the rear shelf support into the retainers at the top and bottom and pull it forwards ...
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Next time, set lower or higher values. ▶ Tip: A lot of information about the food preparation and corresponding set- ting values can be found on our website www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com . 23 Disposal Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor- This appliance is labelled in accord- rectly.
Customer Service en 24 Customer Service If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify 24.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance number (FD) needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro- Detailed information on the warranty period and terms duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
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en How it works ¡ Place the poultry onto the cookware breast-side or ¡ To catch any liquids that drip down, place the uni- skin-side down. versal pan into the cooking compartment at least ¡ Turn roasting joints, grilled items or whole fish after one level below the wire rack.
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How it works en 25.7 List of foods Recommended settings for a variety of foods, sorted into food categories. Recommended settings for various types of food Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Microwave Cooking ware ition function °C power setting time in → Page 10 in W mins...
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en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Microwave Cooking ware ition function °C power setting time in → Page 10 in W mins Pizza, fresh, thin-crust, on Pizza tray 220 - 230 20 - 30 a pizza tray Quiche Tart dish or tin 190–210 30–40...
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How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Microwave Cooking ware ition function °C power setting time in → Page 10 in W mins Baked potatoes, halved, Universal pan 200 - 220 15 - 20 1 kg Peeled boiled potatoes, Covered cookware 12 - 15 quartered, 500 g Long-grain rice, 250 g,+...
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en How it works Requirement: The cooking compartment must be cold. 25.8 Special cooking methods and other applications Use fresh, clean, hygienic meat without bones. Place the cookware onto the wire rack at level 2 in Information and recommended settings for special the cooking compartment. cooking methods and other applications, e.g.
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How it works en Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Microwave Cooking ware ition function °C power setting time in → Page 10 in W mins Meat, whole, e.g. joint, Uncovered cook- 1. 180 1. 15 raw meat, 1 kg ware 2. 90 2.
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en How it works Food Accessory/cook- Shelf pos- Heating Temperature in Microwave Cooking ware ition function °C power setting time in → Page 10 in W mins Soup, stew, 400 ml Covered cookware 5 - 7 Chilled Plated meal, 1 portion Covered cookware 4 - 8 Chilled Bakes, 400 g, e.g.
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How it works en Food Accessory/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature in °C Cooking time tion function in mins → Page 10 Viennese whirls, 3 levels 2 pcs 5+3+1 130–140 35–55 Baking tray 1 pcs Universal pan Small cakes Baking tray 20–30 Small cakes Baking tray ...
en Installation instructions Recommended settings for microwave cooking Food Accessories/cook- Shelf posi- Heating Microwave power Cooking time ware tion function setting in W in mins → Page 10 Egg wash Uncovered cookware 2 1. 360 1. 20 2. 180 2. 20–25 Sponge Uncovered cookware 2 ...
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Installation instructions en 26.2 Appliance dimensions You will find the dimensions of the appliance here ¡ Wear protective gloves so that you do not cut yourself. Parts that are accessible dur- ing installation may have sharp edges. ¡ Dimensions of the figures in mm. 26.3 Installation below a worktop WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Observe the installation dimensions and the installation...
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en Installation instructions Hob type a raised in mm a flush in mm b in mm Induction hob Full-surface induction hob Gas hob Electric hob 26.5 Installation in a tall unit 26.6 Corner installation Observe the installation dimensions and the installation Observe the installation dimensions and the installation instructions when installing in a tall unit.
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Installation instructions en isolating switch must be integrated into the perman- ent electrical installation in accordance with the in- stallation regulations. Electrically connecting an appliance without a protective contact plug Note: Only a licensed professional may connect the ap- pliance. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.
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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001616840* 9001616840 (010507)