Bosch HDI7282U User Manual
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Self Cleaning the Oven
The oven features a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor
involved with cleaning your oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very
high temperature to burn away food soil and grease.
involved with cleaning your oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very
high temperature to burn away food soil and grease.
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Do not clean parts or accessories in the self-clean oven.
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It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional flame-up during the Self-
Clean cycle, depending on the content and amount of soil remaining in the
oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to cool before opening
the door to wipe up the excessive food soil.
Clean cycle, depending on the content and amount of soil remaining in the
oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to cool before opening
the door to wipe up the excessive food soil.
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The oven door locks at the beginning of the self-clean cycle.
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The oven light does not operate during this mode.
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During Self-Clean, the kitchen should be well ventilated to help eliminate
odors associated with Self-Clean. Odors will lessen with use.
odors associated with Self-Clean. Odors will lessen with use.
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Four hours is the preset length of cleaning. The range can also be set to
clean for 3 or 5 hours.
clean for 3 or 5 hours.
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The mode automatically stops at the end of the clean hours.
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When the oven cools after cleaning, the automatic door lock will release and
the door can be opened.
the door can be opened.
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To cancel or stop while the mode is operating, press OFF.
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The door will not unlock until the oven reaches a safe temperature.
Preparing the Oven for Self Clean
WARNING:
A flexible door gasket is necessary for a good seal. Do not clean, rub,
damage or move the gasket.
damage or move the gasket.
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Remove all utensils and bakeware.
Stainless Surfaces
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry, or wipe with Fan-
tastik® or Formula 409® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel
Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use
Bar Keeper’s Friend® to remove heat discoloration.
tastik® or Formula 409® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel
Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use
Bar Keeper’s Friend® to remove heat discoloration.
Plastic & Controls
When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry.
Table 12: Oven Cleaning Chart
Part
Recommendations
WARNING:
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During the elimination of soil during self-
cleaning, small amounts of Carbon
Monoxide can be created and the
fiberglass insulation could give off very
small amounts of formaldehyde during
the first several cleaning cycles. To
minimize exposure to these substances,
provide good ventilation with an open
window, or use a ventilation fan or hood.
cleaning, small amounts of Carbon
Monoxide can be created and the
fiberglass insulation could give off very
small amounts of formaldehyde during
the first several cleaning cycles. To
minimize exposure to these substances,
provide good ventilation with an open
window, or use a ventilation fan or hood.
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Do not block the oven vents(s) during the
self-cleaning cycle. Always operate the
unit according to the instructions in the
manual.
self-cleaning cycle. Always operate the
unit according to the instructions in the
manual.
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When self-cleaning, confirm that the door
locks and will not open. If the door does
not lock, stop self-clean operation and
contact service.
locks and will not open. If the door does
not lock, stop self-clean operation and
contact service.