BOSCH MAF4 (01) PDF Document

Only use this appliance:

with genuine parts.

for warming, cooking, baking and frying with hot air.

for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.

in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.

up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

The appliance must always be disconnected from the mains after each use, whenever the appliance is unsupervised, before cleaning and in the event of an error.

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

Never operate a damaged appliance or an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.

Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call customer services.

Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.

Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.

Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources, sharp points or edges. Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces or flammable materials, e.g. curtains or tablecloths.

Always maintain a safety distance of at least 10 cm to walls and other objects to avoid a build-up of heat.

Never cover the appliance or set other objects down on it.

Do not store or deposit objects in the basket or the cooking compartment.

Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on.

Never fill oil or fat into the basket.

Never heat food containing high-proof alcohol or other highly flammable constituents in the appliance.

Take note of the maximum permitted capacity. Never fill food beyond the upper edge of the basket.

Do not use loose pieces of baking paper or lightweight ingredients that could be sucked in by the fan, e.g. dry herbs.

If dark smoke comes out of the appliance, disconnect it from the mains immediately. Do not take the basket out until the amount of smoke has decreased.

The appliance becomes hot during operation. Never touch the hot surfaces.

Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning or transporting.

Never reach into the hot cooking compartment.

Never touch the hot grill rack or the hot skewers with bare hands. Use suitable tools and equipment, e.g. potholders or cooking utensils.

Be careful when taking out the basket as hot air and steam may escape.

Do not lean over the appliance.

Always keeps your hands and face away from the air outlets.

To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended purpose.

Take care when handling the skewers.

Keep packaging material and small parts away from children. Do not let children play with them.

Follow the cleaning instructions.

Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use.

To prevent the development of acrylamide, do not cook the food to the point where it is too dark and remove any burnt residues.

Never heat fresh potatoes to over 180 °C.

Do not use sharp, pointed or metal cooking utensils. Only use cooking utensils made of wood or heat-resistant plastic.

Place the skewers in the basket carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the basket.

Never stand the hot basket on heat-sensitive surfaces. Use a heat-resistant base underneath, e.g. a heat or table mat.

Never fill water or other liquids into the basket.

Never use the grill rack or skewers in the microwave.

The BOSCH MAF4 includes the following parts:

Main unit

Basket

Grilling set (Depending on the model)

Cooking compartment

Control panel

Air inlet

Air outlet

Power cord

Top heating element and fan

Bottom heating element

Handle

Grid

The control panel has the following functions:

Standby mode symbol: Activate and deactivate standby mode or cancel the cooking process.

Start/Pause symbol: Starting or pausing cooking.

Display: When °C lights up, the display shows the temperature. When min lights up, the display shows the time.

Temperature display (+/-): Increase or reduce the temperature. The settings range is 40-200 °C in 5-degree steps. Note: If a time of more than 60 minutes has been set, the maximum temperature is 80 °C.

Time display (+/-): Increase or reduce the cooking time. The settings range is 1-60 minutes. Note: If a temperature of 40-80 °C has been set, the cooking or keep-warm time can be extended up to 8 hours.

Note: Press the buttons with your fingers without wearing rubber/oven gloves. Do not operate buttons with objects, e.g. a wooden spoon.

The BOSCH MAF4 has the following preset programme buttons:

French fries

Poultry

Meat

Fish

Vegetables

Bread

Small pastries

Keep warm

Defrost

If the BOSCH MAF4 is not used for a certain period of time before or after cooking, it will switch to standby mode and the power symbol will light up. The appliance only consumes a small amount of energy when in standby mode. Press the power symbol to deactivate standby mode and use the appliance.

To prepare your BOSCH MAF4 for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Remove any packaging material, stickers, or film.

2. Make sure a window is open and allow the appliance to heat up without food for 30 minutes at the highest temperature setting and then cool down.

3. Clean all parts that come into contact with food before using for the first time.

Note: Slight smoke or odour emission during initial use is normal.

Setting up the appliance:

Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, flat and heat-resistant work surface. Always maintain a safety distance of at least 10 cm to walls and other objects.

Adding food to the basket:

1. Take the basket out, put the grid in the basket and press it down. The spacers on the grid must be facing down.

2. Add the food to the basket and push the basket fully into the appliance. Never fill food beyond the upper edge of the basket.

Starting cooking:

1. Insert the mains plug. A signal tone will sound and the control panel will become active. The display will alternately show the preset temperature and cooking time for manual cooking.

2. To use a programme, press the required symbol on the control panel, e.g. French fries. The programme symbol will flash and the display will alternately show the preset temperature and cooking time.

3. To return to manual cooking mode, press the flashing programme symbol again.

4. Adjust the displayed temperature or cooking time using the + or – buttons.

5. To manually view the time or temperature on the display, press the time or temperature symbol.

6. Start cooking with the Start/Pause button. The display will alternately show the selected temperature and the remaining cooking time.

To ensure an even cooking result, certain foods should be turned halfway through the cooking time.

1. Take the basket out of the appliance halfway through the cooking time. Cooking will be paused and the display will show OPEN as long as the basket is removed.

2. Shake the food in the basket. Turn large or delicate items of food using cooking utensils made of wood or heat-resistant plastic.

3. Push the basket fully into the appliance. Cooking will continue automatically, and the display will show the selected temperature and remaining cooking time.

1. When cooking has ended, “End” flashes on the display. An acoustic signal sounds and all symbols light up on the control panel.

2. Take out the basket with the cooked food.

3. For food that has not given off any excess fat (e.g., french fries), shake it out of the basket or take the food out with a cooking utensil.

4. For food that has given off excess fat (e.g., marbled meat or poultry), take it out of the basket with a cooking utensil. To prevent fat from running onto the cooked food, do not tip the basket out.

Dispose of the hot excess fat carefully or leave it to cool down in the basket.

Note: If you have cancelled the current cooking process manually with the power button, the display shows COOL and the fan will run for a certain period of time. Do not remove the basket until COOL has disappeared.

The grilling set allows you to grill food on the grill rack or cook skewers.

To cook food on the grill rack:

1. Place the grid in the basket.

2. Place the grill rack in the basket.

3. Place the food on the grill rack.

To cook skewers:

1. Place the grid in the basket.

2. Place the grill rack in the basket.

3. Place the prepared skewers into the designated recesses.

After setting up, push the basket fully into the appliance and start cooking.

The values specified here are recommendations. As foods differ in terms of origin, size, shape, condition and brand, an optimal setting for your food may diverge from these values.

If the size of the food diverges from those in the table, shorten or lengthen the cooking time.

If the food is not cooked after the selected cooking time, extend the cooking time or increase the temperature.

To ensure an even cooking result, shake or turn the food in the basket halfway through the cooking time.

If the food is not as crispy as you would like, apply a little oil to the food before cooking, e.g. with a brush or oil spray. Allow excess oil to drip away or wipe it off.

Clean all parts immediately after use so that residues do not dry on. Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits, sharp objects, or abrasive cloths.

Cleaning the appliance and parts:

1. Clean the main unit with a damp cloth and dry. Use a damp microfibre cloth for the display.

2. If necessary, clean the cooking compartment with hot water and a soft cloth or sponge.

3. Remove remnants of food on the heating element with a soft brush.

4. Remove any excess fat and oil from the basket.

5. If there are stubborn fat residues in the basket, add hot water and a few drops of washing-up liquid to the basket to pre-clean it and leave to act.

6. Clean the basket and the grid with detergent solution and a soft cloth or sponge or put it in the dishwasher.