To use a Bosch oven for the first time, it's important to prepare it by removing any residual smells from manufacturing.
Preparing Your New Bosch Oven
A common step recommended before cooking your first meal is to condition the oven and eliminate any potential odors. This helps ensure your food tastes as it should and provides a fresh start for your new appliance.
Initial Steps:
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Remove All Packaging: Before anything else, meticulously check the oven's interior. Ensure all plastic wrapping, cardboard inserts, tape, or any other packaging materials have been completely removed from the cavity and accessories like shelves and trays.
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Ventilate: Open windows or ensure good ventilation in your kitchen area.
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Heat the Oven: Based on typical recommendations for new ovens, including guidance often provided by manufacturers like Bosch:
- Select the top/bottom heating function.
- Set the temperature to 250°C.
- Allow the oven to heat for approximately 30 minutes.
This heating process at a high temperature helps to burn off any manufacturing residues or protective coatings that can cause an unpleasant smell, particularly plastic-like odors.
Note: If you notice a strong plastic smell during this process, double-check that all packaging has been removed.
What to Expect
During this initial heating cycle, it is normal to notice a smell and potentially a small amount of smoke. This is usually just the residues burning off. Once the cycle is complete, turn the oven off and allow it to cool down completely with the door slightly ajar (if safe to do so and supervised) to air it out further.
After performing this initial heat treatment, your Bosch oven should be ready for standard use according to the instructions for cooking different types of food using various functions. Always refer to your specific model's user manual for detailed instructions on functions and operation.
