What the Bosch oven icons mean

• to turn the unit on;
• set the desired temperature;
• let the oven heat up to the set temperature;
• place the dish in the center;
• Close the door and set the timer;
• After the buzzer sounds, check the dish and, if necessary, turn the appliance back on.

Press and hold the key until “CHILD PROTECTION ACTIVE” and the [Key] symbol appears on the display. It takes about 4 seconds. Now the oven will no longer turn on.

Bosch oven labels and deciphering

Knowing how to decipher the marking of Bosch appliances, you can find out the basic technical parameters of the model and its equipment without the help of specialists. For clarity, let’s make a deciphering of the oven “Bosch HSG656RS1″ (figure 3).

The designation (marking) of Bosch brand ovens is deciphered as follows according to the numbers:

1 Informs about the size of the appliance.

The letter “H” indicates that it is a full-size cabinet, in the case of a compact size indicates the letter “C”.

2 Informs about the available modes of operation of the appliance, namely by letter:

• “B”. standard set (grill, convection and various temperature modes);
• “S”. in addition to the standard modes, steam cooking (steamer) is available;
• “R”. the model is equipped with the function of adding steam;
• “M”. oven with microwave;
• “N” for a combined steam and microwave oven.

Standard control panel of an electric oven of the Bosch brand

3 “G” is a standard feature on all current models, informing you that the door of the oven has a soft closing function with a door closer installed.

4 Number “6”. informs that the model was produced after 2015.

5 Informs about the way of cleaning the appliance roasting chamber, namely:

• “3”. the oven has a catalytic self-cleaning system on the back of the chamber;
• “5”. rear and side walls are treated with catalytic coating;
• “7”. the model is equipped with a pyrolytic self-cleaning system.

6 Informs about the type of control and the number of available programs, viz:

• “3”. central display with touch control keys and 10 standard programs including top and bottom heating, grill and convection;
• “4”. control panel and 10 programs, as in the previous version, plus modes: gentle cooking and reheating of dishes, as well as food heating;
• “5”. 10 more programs and AutoPilot system added to the above modes;
• “6”. three color text displays and Assist system, which independently selects the cooking mode according to the selected dish.

Appearance of control panel with three color displays and “Assist” system

7 Informs about the availability of additional accessories with which the unit is equipped, namely:

• “B” is standard;
• “T”. three-level telescopic rails;
• “N”. single-level telescopic guides;
• “E”. core probe and PerfectBake sensor;
• “R”. single-level telescopic rails, core probe and PerfectBake;
• “L”. two-level telescopic rails, temperature probe and PerfectBake;
• “X”. single-level telescopic rails available with pyrolytic self-cleaning;
• “H”. two-level telescopic guides with telescopeStop function;
• “D”. a temperature probe with three measuring points

8 Informs you of the color in which the model is made, namely:

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By studying the decoding, you can get information about the “Bosch HSG656RS1″ model in question:

• full-size cabinet, where steam cooking is available;
• Equipped with door closer and released after 2015.;
• model is equipped with a catalytic cleaning system on the back and side walls, as well as three displays and a maximum set of operating modes;
• The roasting chamber is equipped with single-level telescopic rails, as well as a temperature probe and a baking sensor;
• Stainless steel color.

The last digit of the marking informs about the modifications of a particular model. If it is the first one, it is marked with a “1”, but if it has been upgraded, it is given the corresponding numbers according to the number of the changes made.

Bosch built-in ovens with microwave function save space in the kitchen and are very functional

Bosch oven types

In the domestic market of appliances designed for cooking, Bosch offers several types of ovens: gas and electric models, compact and equipped with a microwave oven.

Gas models

There are 6 models in this category: HGN22H350 and HGN22F350, HGN10G060 and HGN10G050 and HGN10E060 and HGN10E050. Limited supply is due to low customer demand for this category of devices associated with the need for gas networks in the proposed location of such equipment.

HGN10G060 built-in gas oven

Electric models

In this segment of devices there are devices of built-in design with independent type of control. than 140 models in the 600mm high standard size range are available, with doors that open downwards or sideways, in various styles, and with different specifications and options available. In the 450mm high category there are 6 models: CBG633NS1 and CSG656BS1, CMG636BB1 and CMG636BS1, and CMG6764B1 and CMG6764S1.

Microwave models

One of the options available on electric ovens of different sizes is a microwave oven, which significantly expands the possibilities of such devices. The manufacturer informs about the presence of this function in the technical documentation, so if you want to get two devices in one case, you should carefully study the accompanying documents or consult with a specialist in the technique for the kitchen brand Bosch.

The Bosch HSG656RS1 multifunctional electric oven is very popular with advanced users

What is a grill?

All ovens operate on the same principle: inside the closed chamber circulates hot air that cooks the food. This process is called convection.

The grill in the oven is an additional heating element. It is located, as a rule, in the upper part of the device and serves to create a higher temperature. Foods cooked on the grill have crispy crust, but are still tender and juicy inside.

See. Gas and electric ovens come with a grill function.

The bottom of a gas oven has a burner for quickly heating the oven, and the top has a grill. Older gas ovens do not have a convection mode, so the oven door has to be opened to create a slight draft. Modern models in addition to the built-in fan are equipped with an additional device. a rotisserie. This device allows you to roast food evenly on all sides.

In electric ovens to create a grilling effect, two types of heaters are used: electric with an electric spiral and infrared with a halogen lamp.

Each type of oven has advantages. Gas stove, as a rule, is cheaper. Electric ovens heat more evenly, food is less likely to stick, temperature is more precisely regulated. Therefore, to equip the kitchen, many housewives choose a combined device. a gas stove with an electric oven. The safest and most economical are considered infrared heaters. they heat up and cool down faster.

As for the choice of products, then there are no restrictions: everything that is grilled outdoors can be put in the home oven.

How the grill function is labeled on ovens

All ovens work on the same principle: Hot air circulates inside the closed cooking cabinet and enables food to be cooked. This process is called convection.

Grill in the oven is an additional heating element. It is usually located in the upper part of the appliance and serves to raise the temperature. Foods cooked on the grill have a crispy crust while remaining tender and juicy inside.

See. Gas and electric ovens are equipped with the grill function.

The lower part of the gas oven has a burner for quick heating of the chamber, the upper part has a grill. In old gas stoves there is no convection mode, so the oven door has to be opened to create a light draft. Modern models in addition to the built-in fan have an additional device. a rotisserie. This fixture allows you to roast food evenly on all sides.

Two types of heaters are used in electric ovens to create the grilling effect: electric with electric spiral and infrared with a halogen lamp.

Every kind of oven has advantages. Gas ovens tend to be less expensive. Electric ovens heat more evenly, the food is less likely to stick, and the temperature is controlled more precisely. Therefore, to equip the kitchen, many housewives choose a combined device. a gas stove with an electric oven. The safest and most economical are considered infrared heaters. they heat up and cool down faster.

As for the choice of products, there are no restrictions: everything that is grilled outdoors can also be put into the home oven.

Standard symbols

Modern ovens come in a variety of styles. gas, electric, with or without a grill. In some of them, it is possible to place dishes in several levels at once, which significantly reduces the cooking time and saves the efforts of the hostess. To achieve the best results in the creation of culinary masterpieces, it is desirable to use different modes of the oven, depending on the specific dish.

But when choosing a particular appliance for the kitchen, you should always keep in mind that each manufacturer offers a different set of functions for the unit. But even with the same cooking and hot air circulation inside the oven, the icons on the touch pad can be different, which finally confuses buyers.

Most of the companies, such as Ariston, Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux, Zanussi, decided to simplify the task of deciphering the symbols on ovens and agreed on similar designations. Let’s list the most standard and popular mode options:

Light	Turns on the backlight inside, so that you can see how cooked the food is.
Snowflake by itself or with drips	Means defrosting food.
The stripe on the bottom section of the square	Only the lower heating element is used for cooking, as it was in the standard early models of all ovens.
Barring on top	Indicates that the upper heating element is on.
Stripe on both sides	With two heating elements working simultaneously, it allows you to bake food more evenly and create a baked crust.
Dotted mowing line on the sensor	often indicates cooking at low temperatures (70-120°)
Convection Mode	Drawn in the form of a fan or 3-4 petals, combined in the center. means that all the hot air in the oven will circulate much faster than in natural processes, which will affect the accelerated cooking of the dish, so it is often recommended in this mode to set the temperature a little less than it is needed for certain products
Wavy line on top	Grill function. Often combined with convection or other heating modes, often to create a nice crust on top of lasagne, meat dishes, pastries, julienne, etc.
Arrow in the middle with direction to both sides	Indicates the presence of the included rotisserie, which when used in conjunction with the grill will create an even crust on any piece of meat, and the hostess does not need to perform any additional manipulations to turn it.
Horizontal line and wavy streams of steam over it	Allows you to keep food warm long enough, which is handy if you don’t know when to set the table.
Drawn pie, above which undulating braid line also rises	Indicates the “Gratin” mode, that is to create a delicious crust on top of a casserole or any other dish.
Sunny or vertical wavy mowing line with no additional symbols	Talks about a drier cooking mode.
Clock with an arrow	Means that for any chosen method of air circulation in the oven, you can specify the necessary time.
Bell	Helps not to forget that you have a dish to cook, as at the end of baking the oven is sure to emit a loud signal.

Some devices are also equipped with an additional function of steam cooking. Not all of them have the possibility to regulate the quantity of steam and its intensity, but some models are designed for this purpose. So, the sign itself looks like three identical dashes in a cloud. In this case the maximum temperature of this mode is set. If there are only two stripes or there is a signature “Med”, then we are talking about a medium level of steam. “Low with one dash indicates minimum heat.

It is not uncommon to see more than one symbol in the same box. This means that the appliance is using two heating modes simultaneously. This function is sometimes necessary for certain special dishes. For example, if you want to create a golden crust at the end, then you should turn on the mode with a top bar and a zigzag line over it. In this case, the upper heating element and the grill will work simultaneously.

The combination of the two horizontal strips and the fan causes the air to warm on all sides and conveys evenly over the entire area. This significantly speeds up the cooking process and does not require you to preheat the food before putting it inside. It also indicates that it is allowed to cook on several tiers at the same time.

To understand all the intricacies of modern ovens, it is better to carefully study the manual for the purchased model and keep a page with the deciphering of the signs on the touch panel at hand. Over time you will find the ideal cooking settings for every dish and won’t need any further prompting.

Working principle

Convection in the fryer is due to the fan installed in it. Its usual location is at the back of the oven wall, where it disperses the air inside. Its task is to reach the desired temperature. Once the task has been accomplished the fan turns off.

Convection can be present both in electric ovens and in gas ovens. The advantage of gas ovens is that they use much less energy. The main heating is done from the bottom, so the convection in such models is extremely necessary.

Straight line from the top: top heating

The heat comes only from above with this function. So, this setting is suitable if you want to get a nice crusty loaf, or if you want your casserole to be crispy. There are also models of ovens that have two straight convection lines on top. In this case, the upper heating is more intense. If you select this oven icon, you must keep an eye on the food, otherwise it will burn very quickly.

Directions, Temperature control, Heating symbol Bosch HBG73B560F black Built-in oven instruction manual

After selecting the position, the symbol lights up

Note: To evenly distribute the heat, the oven light comes on for

Top or bottom heat fan

briefly comes on during breaks in operation

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You can set the temperature with the temperature regulator

Temperature, grill mode or cleaning mode.

Warming symbolWhile the oven is heating, the warming symbol lights up on the display

When the oven reaches the set temperature

On the display the optimal setting for the oven

In grill and self-cleaning modes, the symbol

There is a light bulb in the oven. Cooling fan,

which prevents the oven from overheating.

Oven light comes on while the oven is in operationThe light in the oven lights up. At

ovens with a set temperature of up to 60 °C and with the

Self-cleaning light turns off. This makes it possible to set the oven to the optimum temperature

Optimum precision adjustment.By setting the function selector switch to

You can turn on a light bulb when the oven is not hot.

Cooling fanFan turns on and off as

Otherwise the oven can be on different levels and it is not necessary to. Warm air comes out of the door. Warning!

Do not block the ventilation slots

overheats.For faster cooling of the oven fan

continues to work for a certain amount of time after it

The purchased accessories are suitable for cooking

many dishes. Make sure that the accessories

Make sure that the appliance does not touch the glass of the appliance door.For better cooking, and for convenience when

the oven can be used with a choice of special

You can put the accessories in the oven up to 5

different levels. Always push the accessories in until

the stop so that they do not touch the door glass.

The accessories can be pulled out about halfway, so

so that they lock in place. This allows you to remove the cooked food

can be removed easily.When installing in the oven, make sure that the notches

on the accessories were in the back. This is the only way they can

Note: warping can occur if it gets too hot

accessories. After the accessories have cooled down

the deformation is eliminated. This, however, has no effect on their

operation.You can obtain the accessories from the Service Department at your local dealership