Bosch MUC11W12 900W Autocook Multicooker Instruction Manual

BOSCH MUC11W12 900W Autocook Multicooker

Intended use

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. Use the appliance only for processing normal amounts of food and for normal amounts of time in domestic use. Do not exceed permitted maximum quantities (X “Cooking times” see page 31). The appliance is suitable for cooking, baking, roasting, braising, steam-cooking, frying, pasteurizing, and heating up food, as well as keeping food warm. The appliance should not be used for processing other substances or objects. Additional applications are possible if other accessories approved by the manufacturer are used. Only use the appliance with approved genuine parts and accessories. Only use the pan and the accessories with the basic appliance. All ingredients must be hygienically faultless. During handling, the rules of kitchen hygiene must be observed. Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level. Use the appliance with original accessories only.

Important safety notices

Read and follow the user manual carefully and keep it for later reference! Enclose this manual when you give this appliance to someone else. If the instructions for correct use of the appliance are not observed, the manufacturer’s liability for any resulting damage will be excluded.
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning safe use of the appliance and if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.

Risk of electric shock and fire!

• The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with an alternating current via a correctly installed socket with earthing. Ensure that the protective conductor system of the domestic supply has been correctly installed.
•  Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Do not use if the mains cable or appliance shows any signs of damage. To prevent hazards, the appliance may only be repaired by our customer service. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection cord, which is available from our customer service.
• Never connect the appliance to timer switches or remote-controllable sockets. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on!
•  Do not place the appliance on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs. The power cord must not come into contact with hot parts or be pulled across sharp edges.
•  Never immerse the base unit in water or place it in the dishwasher. Do not steam-clean the appliance. Do not use the appliance with damp hands.
•  It must always be disconnected from the mains after each use, whenever the appliance is unsupervised, prior to assembly, disassembly or cleaning, and in the event of an error.

W Risk of injury!

• Do not insert the mains plug until all preparations for working with the appliance are complete.

W Risk of burns!

•  During operation, the appliance must never be used without the pan inserted. The housing, pan and metallic components heat up while the appliance is in use!
•  The pan and the accessories may only be removed using the tools provided. Use oven gloves.
•  Hot steam is generated in the appliance. Do not lean over the appliance. Open the lid with care. Do not lean over the lid of the appliance. Only transport or clean the appliance once it has fully   cooled down!

W Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material.

 Risk of fire!

•  Never plug the appliance in if there are still accessories or other objects in the pan.
•  If an unwanted program starts running, press button H to stop the program and to enter standby mode.

 Important! 

•  After usage or cleaning, with the pan removed, allow the appliance to dry for at least 30 minutes with the lid open to prevent the formation of condensation.
•  It is essential to clean the appliance thoroughly after each use or after it has not been used for a long period. X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 28

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bosch appliance.
In doing so, you have opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance. On the following pages of these operating instructions, you will find useful information for the safe use of this appliance.
We request that you read these operating instructions carefully and observe all instructions. This ensures you will be able to enjoy this appliance for a long time, and the results will confirm your choice of this appliance. Retain these operating instructions for subsequent use or for the next owner. You can find further information about our products on our website.

Overview

•  Multicooker (basic appliance)
•  Control panel
•  Lid
•  Opening button for the lid
•  Removable steam outlet
•  Mains connection
•  Pan with non-stick coating
•  Removable lid insert
•  Steamer insert
•  Pan tongs
•  Mains cable
• Accessories (available separately)
• ]12 MAZ0FB deep-frying basket

Control panel

The control panel consists of controls (buttons) and indicators (LEDs). The buttons can be used to select the individual preparation programs and adopt the different setting options (e.g. preparation temperature and time). The settings are indicated via the illuminated LEDs and the display.

Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time
Before the new appliance can be used, it must be fully unpacked, cleaned and checked.

Warning!
Never operate a damaged appliance!

•  Remove the base unit and all accessories from the packaging and dispose of the packing materials.
•  Check that all parts are present and examine them for obvious damage. X Fig. A
•  Thoroughly clean and dry all parts before using for the first time. X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 28

Preparation

Take note of the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual.

• Place the base unit on a flat, clean and stable surface.
• Connect the supplied mains cable to the appliance first and then connect it to the socket.
• On the control panel, buttons B and G and all LEDs briefly light up once and a five-level signal tone sounds. Button B then flashes. The appliance is in standby mode and is ready for operation.
•  Press button B in order to access the function selection mode.
• Button B and the indicator [my mode] light up. Button G flashes.
•  “00:00” is shown in the display. The appliance is ready for use.
  Note: If no input is made on the control panel within 5 minutes, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.

Use

AutoCook recipes
For the best and tastiest results, we recommend using the recipes from our AutoCook app which was specially developed for the AutoCook. The recipes are constantly being further developed and supplemented. The app features detailed information on the required quantities of ingredients, recommendations for the preparation time and temperature, as well as smart combinations of the preparation programs. To access the app, please use the following URL or scan the QR code: https://autocook-app.com

Please read the following table before use to gain an overview of the different preparation programs as well as recommended cooking times.
X “List of preparation programs” see page 29 X “Cooking times” see page 31  Some programs consist of several pro-gram steps. The respective program step is shown in the display. Once a step is finished, a recurring signal tone sounds, and the display and button G flash. Add ingredients depending on the recipe, and press button G again. The following preparation step will start. Depending on the program selection or the preparation step, the lid should be closed or open. Please see the AutoCook app for more details here. Selecting and starting the program

Warning!

•  Do not fill the pan beyond the marking [4.0 litersz]!
•  Use only plastic utensils for stirring (do not use metal utensils).

Important: Take note of the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual.

•  Keep pressing button D until the desired preparation program is selected. The corresponding LED lights up in the control panel and the pre-con-figured preparation time for the selected preparation program flashes.
•  Press button E to change the pre-configured preparation time. The display changes from [medium] to [long] and then to [short ] before returning to [medium]. The pre-configured preparation time is shown in the display.
• Open the lid and add the required ingredients depending on the recipe.
• Depending on the preparation program, close the lid.
•  Press button G to start the preparation program.
•  The appliance heats up the pan until the target temperature is reached. During the healing phase, lines that light up in a clockwise direction appear in the display.
•  Once the target temperature is reached, the lines go out and the remaining preparation time is shown in the display.
•  For programs with several preparation steps, once the target temperature has been reached or once the preparation step is completed, a signal tone sounds. Add further ingredients and press button G to start the next preparation step.
• When the preparation program ends, a signal tone sounds, and the indicator [finished] and button G light up. The display flashes and shows “00:00”.
•  For some programs, once complete, the keep warm function is automatically activated. The indicator [keep warm] lights up.
•  Press button B to switch to standby mode. Disconnect the mains plug.
•  Serve the finished dish and let the appliance cool down completely.
• Once it has cooled down completely, clean all of the parts. X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 28

•  Press button G for at least 2 seconds.
•  This will terminate the current preparation step. A signal tone will then sound once the next step can be carried out.
•  In the control panel, LEDs 1, 2, 3 or 4 are shown accordingly and button G flashes.
•  Press button G to start the next preparation step.

Prematurely terminating the preparation program

• Press button H to end the preparation program

my mode
Manual cooking with individual settings for the preparation time and temperature.

• Once the appliance has been switched on, in function selection mode, button B and the indicator [my mode] are permanently lit. Button G flashes. “00:00” lights up in the display.
• Press button F once. “00:00” flashes in the display.
• Keep pressing, or press and hold, button F until the desired preparation time is displayed.
•  Press button C once. “00c” flashes in the display.
•  Keep pressing, or press and hold, button C until the desired preparation temperature is displayed.
•  Press button G to start or continue the preparation program with the individual values.
•  The appliance heats up the pan until the target temperature is reached.
•  Once the target temperature is reached, the lines go out and the preparation time is shown in the display. The preparation process starts automatically.

Changing settings
Depending on the program, the pre-con-figured values for temperature, time or start time delay can be changed according to your individual needs.
The values are set by pressing the applicable button. The values will change faster if the button is pressed and held down. Once the maximum value of a setting has been reached, the display will jump back to the minimum value.

Setting a start time delay
Depending on the preparation program, the time until the program is started can be set.

•  Select the preparation program.
•  Press button A. Button G flashes. A pre-configured value flashes in the display.
• Pressing button A increases the time displayed.
•  Press button G when the desired start time delay is displayed.
•  The desired start time delay is shown in the display. [timer] lights up in the display.
•  The time until the start counts down. The preparation process starts automatically after this.

Please note: 

•  The start time delay can be switched off at any time by pressing button G. The preparation program then starts immediately.
•  If a pre-configured time does not flash in the display, a start time delay cannot be set for the selected preparation program.

Setting the preparation temperature
The temperature can be individually changed either before or during preparation.

• Before preparation: In function selection mode, keep pressing button D until the desired preparation program is selected.
•  Press button C once. The pre-configured preparation temperature flashes in the display.
•  During preparation: Press and hold button C. The current preparation temperature is briefly shown on the display.
•  Change the values: Press button C repeatedly, or press and hold it until the desired preparation temperature is reached.
•  Press button G to start or continue the preparation program with the individual values.

Note: If button G is not pressed, the preparation program will continue with the temperature that was previously set.

Setting the preparation time 

•  Before preparation:
  In function selection mode, keep pressing button D until the desired preparation program is selected.
• Press button F once. The pre-config-ured preparation time flashes in the display.
•  During preparation:
  Press and hold button F. The current preparation time is briefly shown in the display.
•  Change the values: Press button F repeatedly, or press and hold it until the desired preparation time is reached.
• Press button G to start or continue the preparation program with the individual values.

Special applications

Steam-cooking with the steamer insert
For the steam-cooking of vegetables, meat or fish. The 2-part steamer insert enables different ingredients to be steamed separately at the same time (e.g. vegetables in the bottom section and fish in the top section).
Important: Take note of the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual.

• In function selection mode, select the preparation program [steam]. Change the pre-configured values if needed. X “Changing presettings” see page 26
•  Fill the pan with water up to the mark [0.5 J] (0.5 liters) as the maximum.
•  Hang the bottom section of the steamer insert in the pan.
•  For steam-cooking different ingredients, fill the bottom section up to the lower edge.
•  Position the top part and add additional ingredients.
•  Close lid. Press button G to start the preparation program.
•  Once the preparation program ends, a signal tone sounds. Open the lid of the appliance.
•  Lift the top section and the bottom section of the steamer insert out of the pan.

Soft frying
For the frying of meat, fish, vegetables, etc. in hot oil or fat.
Important: Take note of the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual.

•  In function selection mode, select the preparation program [soft fry]. Change the pre-configured values if needed. X “Changing presettings” see page 26
•  Fill the pan with oil or deep-frying fat up to the marking [1.0 I] (1 litre) as the maximum.
•  Close lid.
•  Press button G to start the preparation program.
•  The oil is heated. Once the target temperature is reached, a signal tone sounds, and button G flashes.
•  Open the lid of the appliance.
•  Using a ladle, carefully place no more than 200 g of frozen food or 300 g of non-frozen food for deep frying in the pan.
•  Do not close the lid.
•  Press button G to start the next preparation step.
•  Once the preparation program ends, a signal tone sounds.

Note: For more simple frying, Bosch has a frying basket available as an accessory. Art. no: MAZ0FB
Sous-vide cooking
Sous-vide cooking is a method of cooking under a vacuum at low temperatures. Sous-vide cooking is a gentle, low-fat method of preparing meat, fish, vegetables and desserts. A vacuum-packing machine is used to heat-seal the food in a special air-tight, heat-resistant cooking bag.

 Health risk!
Sous-vide cooking is a method of cooking at low temperatures. As a result, it is important that you always follow the application and hygiene instructions below:

•  Use only fresh, good-quality food.
•  Wash and disinfect your hands. Use disposable gloves or cooking/grill tongs.
•  Take extra care when preparing critical food, such as poultry, eggs and fish.
•  Always prepare poultry at min. 65°C.
•  Always thoroughly rinse and/or peel fruit and vegetables.
•  Always keep work surfaces and chopping boards clean. Use different chopping boards for different types of food.
•  Maintain the cold chain. Make sure that you only interrupt it briefly to prepare the food, and then return the food in its vacuum-sealed bag to the refrigerator for storage before you cook it.
•  Food is suitable for immediate consumption only. Once the food is cooked, consume it immediately. Do not store it after cooking – not even in the refrigerator. It is not suitable for reheating.

Vacuum-sealing bags

•  When using the sous-vide cooking method, only use heat-resistant vacuum-sealing bags designed for this purpose.
•  Do not cook the food in the bag you bought it in (e.g. portions of fish). These bags are not suitable for sous-vide cooking.

Vacuum-sealing

• Use a chamber vacuum-sealing machine that can create a vacuum of at least 99%to vacuum-seal the food. This is the only way to achieve even heat transfer and therefore a perfect cooking result.

Notes:

• The maximum capacity for sous-vide cooking is 3 l. After the food is added, the water level in the pan should not exceed 3 l.
•  Make sure you put the lid on whenever using the sous-vide cooking method.

Child lock
The child lock can be activated and deactivated during a preparation process. If the child lock has been activated, all buttons on the appliance are locked and settings can no longer be made on the appliance.

 Warning
When the child lock is active, the preparation processes cannot be changed or terminated. The child lock must be deactivated first.

• Activate
  Press and hold buttons C and F simultaneously for 3 seconds. A short signal tone sounds. The child lock is now active.
•  Deactivate
  Press and hold buttons C and F simultaneously for 3 seconds once again. A short signal tone sounds. Now the child lock is deactivated.

Cleaning and maintenance

The appliance and the parts used must be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
Important: Take note of the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual.

Warning!

• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
•  Do not use any sharp, pointed, or metal objects.
•  Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.
•  Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it.

•  Open the lid. Remove the pan with the pan tongs.
•  Remove the lid insert.
•  Remove the steam outlet.
•  Disassemble the steam outlet.

Cleaning the base unit

•  Wipe the housing and the interior of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and dry off.
•  Clean the control panel using a dry microfiber cloth.

Cleaning the lid insert, steam outlet, pan, and accessories

•  Clean the individual parts with a detergent solution and a soft cloth or sponge.
•  Rinse with clean water and dry off.

Note: The pan, pan tongs, and steamer inserts can also be put in the dishwasher.
Warning!
Before inserting the pan, check that the appliance interior is dry and clean and that there are no objects present in the appliance interior.

Disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee. Changes reserved.

List of preparation programs
AutoCook offers you a total of 48 preparation programs. These consist of 16 basic programs, each with 3 time-setting options. The following table and the brief description contain the most important data for different preparation programs.

Cooking times
The following table contains an overview of the cooking times for various dishes. The following cooking times depend on the thickness and consistency of the foods and should be viewed as recommendations for minimum times. Adjust cooking times accordingly. With frozen food extend the cooking time by at least 20%.

Troubleshooting