Most of our ovens use an E14 bulb. A special pack can be ordered from us which includes an E14 bulb and special tool to remove the bulb cover. Always make sure the oven is switched off and cold before replacing the bulb. The tool includes locating lugs to grip the cover. It can then be loosened by twisting and removed. This is a good opportunity to clean the bulb cover. The E14 bulb can then be changed and the cover replaced.
When cleaning the control panel, leave the microwave door open to prevent it from accidentally turning on. If the control panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings as this will potentially damage the microwave.
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. A mild detergent may also be used. Avoid using harsh detergents and abrasive cleaning detergents and sponges. Do not use cleaning materials that contain chlorine since it is corrosive to stainless steel. Do not use oven cleaners. To prevent baked-on soil, clean food spatters or spilled liquids as they occur. To help loosen deposits before cleaning, heat 2 cups of water in a 4 cup measuring container at high power for 5 minutes or until boiling.
Wash in warm, soapy water and wipe dry or use a dishwasher.
Wash in mild, soapy water and wipe dry or use a dishwasher.
Wipe with the grain when cleaning stainless steel. Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent or stainless steel cleaner with a soft cloth. Wipe dry to avoid water marks. Warning: Some stainless steel cleaners are known to have negative effects on materials other than stainless steel. Make sure to apply stainless steel cleaner to stainless steel components only! Tested and approved Stainless steel conditioning cloths and cleaner can be ordered from us. The cloths are food-safe and can be used on surfaces which are in contact with food.
Do not clean the fiberglass gasket.
Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and then dry. Do not clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. If flat racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-cleaning mode, they will lose their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens wipe the rack edges with a small amount of vegetable oil, then wipe off.
Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and then dry or use a glass cleaner.
Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and then dry. Do not clean the grill pan and grid in the oven during self-cleaning mode.
Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and then dry. Do not use powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads, oven cleaners and other abrasive cleaning materials.
Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and then dry. Avoid getting cleansing powder or residue in the telescopic slides. Re-lubricate the telescopic slides as needed by using high-temperature food-grade lubricants. Do not clean the rack in the oven during self-cleaning mode.
Our Liquid Descaler is the tested and approved descaler. Always make sure you use rubber gloves. This descaler can also be used in kettles and coffee machines making it great value. To descale Steam ovens with a water tank: Mix the descaling solution at a ratio of 1:5. Use 60ml of descaler and 300ml of water and pour into the water tank. Follow the descaling instructions in the appliance manual. Descaling the evaporator dish: Mix 20ml of Descaler and 100ml water and pour into the dish. Follow the descaling instructions in the appliance manual. Caution: Always use protective gloves when descaling a steam oven and always refer to the appliance’s instruction manual when descaling.
Dusting: Use the green cloth dry for dusting. The static will pick up the dust particles. Cleaning grease and dirt: Fold the green cloth and use damp to remove any grease and dirt. Glass cleaning and polishing: Lightly spray water on the blue cloth and wipe appliance with the cloth. Stainless steel: Wet the green cloth and wipe away any grease. Spray the surface with water and polish with the blue cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the grain. Always make sure your cloths are clean to avoid scratching surfaces. E-cloths (part # 00466148) can be purchased in the Bosch online accessories store.
You can treat the surface with a tested and approved oil impregnated Conditioning Cloth (can be ordered from us) will assist fingerprint and mark resistance. Some people use baby oil or similar products on stainless steel. However, these products do not work as they attract dust and fluff, causing a residue to form. The same Conditioning Oil as in the cloths can be ordered in a bottle from us. It is food-safe and can be used on surfaces which are in contact with food.
Please refer to the user manual to check if your oven has a self-cleaning function. If yes, follow the instructions in the user manual to activate the self-cleaning process. Before doing so wipe away spills, pools of oil, and excessive debris with a cloth. Those may cause smoke mission and possibly be a fire risk. Do not clean oven parts or accessories in the self-cleaning oven. The light in the oven cannot be turned on during the self-cleaning process. The special heat-resistant enamel and the polished components in the oven may become discoloured over time. This is normal and does not affect operation. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or cleaners with high alcohol content, as they might damage the oven. Remove all accessories, racks and broiling pans before activating the self-cleaning process. In double ovens, the self-cleaning process is only available for one oven at a time.
Remove any deposits with our tested and approved Stainless Steel Cleaning Powder. This will remove dirt and spillages without damaging the surface. Make sure the powder is used on a damp cloth as a ‘paste’ and wipe along the grain of the metal. This product can be ordered from us.
Unplug the microwave. If the outlet is inaccessible, leave the microwave door open while cleaning. Make sure all parts are cool before cleaning.
