Operating the Oven
Care and Maintenance
Self Help
Getting Familiar...
Before calling for service, check the following:
For authorized service or parts information call 800/ 944-2904.
We want you to remain a satisfi ed customer. If a problem occurs that is not resolved to your satisfaction,
write to Bosch Customer Support, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach CA, 92649 or phone
Please include the Model Number, Serial Number and date of original purchase and installation.
Table 9: Self Help - Operation
A problem with the lock occured. Turn power off and turn it back on again
after a few seconds. The oven should run a latch auto-test. If condition
persists, note the code number and call an authorized servicer.
Turn power off and turn it back on again after a few seconds. If condition
persists, note the code number and call an authorized servicer.
This is normal. The fan turns off automatically when the electronic
components have cooled suffi ciently.
Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait a few seconds. Turn breaker
back on. The oven should reset itself and will be operable.
Make sure the oven temperature has been selected.C heck the circuit
breaker or fuse box to your house. Make sure there is proper electrical
Check oven calibration. Adjust calibration if necessary (see Oven Offset,
Page 17). Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack position. Always
reduce recipe temperature by 25°F when baking with convention bake
The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See Calibrating Oven Temperature,
Replace or reinsert the light bulb if loose or defective. See Page 15. Touching
the bulb with fi ngers may cause the bulb to burn out.
Oven light comes on automatically when oven begins heating.Press LIGHT to
turn oven light off. If oven is off, check for obstruction in oven door or check
There may be soil build-up around the lens cover. Wipe lens cover area with
a clean dry towel prior to attempting to remove the lens cover.
Allow the oven to cool before running self-clean. Always wipe out loose soil
or heavy spill-over before running self-clean. If oven is badly soiled, set
oven for a four-hour Self-Clean. See Self-Cleaning, Page 13.
Make sure there is proper electrical power to the oven. See the Clock and
Timer sections on Pages 2 and 8.
When using bake mode, preheat the oven fi rst. Convection bake will
eliminate any moisture in oven (this is one of the advantages of convection).
When oven racks are removed and replaced, always tilt racks upward and do
not force them to avoid chipping the porcelain.
F03 or F04 Error appear in the
Other F__ Error appears in the
Cooling fan continues to run
Oven door is locked and will not
release, even after cooling
Oven is not cooking evenly
Oven temperature is too hot or
Oven light is not working
Cannot remove lens cover on
Oven will not self-clean properly
