BOSCH PKN 645B17 Electric Hob Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH PKN 645B17 Electric Hob
Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
- Electrical connection must only be carried out by a licensed expert. Incorrect connection will invalidate the warranty.
- The safe operation of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it has been installed to a professional standard in accordance with these installation instructions. The installer shall be liable for any damage resulting from incorrect installation.
WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism!
The appliance contains permanent magnets. They may affect electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps.
- Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the appliance.
Built-under
Do not install refrigerators, dishwashers, non-ventilated ovens or washing machines underneath the appliance.
- If you fit a modular or compact dishwasher of the same brand underneath the appliance, the worktop must be at least 40 mm thick.
- If you fit an oven below the appliance, the worktop must be at least 20 mm thick, in certain cases even thicker. Observe the information in the oven installation instructions.
- Make sure that projecting parts such as the mains housing or the mains cable do not collide, e.g. with a drawer.
Intermediate floor
If the underside of the hob can be touched, an intermediate floor must be fitted.
- Ask your specialist retailer for an intermediate floor as an accessory.
- If you use your own intermediate floor, the minimum distance to the mains connection of the appliance must be 10 mm.
Preparing the units
The worktop must be level, horizontal and stable.
- The fitted unit must be heat-resistant to at least 90 °C.
- Seal the cut surfaces with heat-resistant material.
**→ Fig. 1 **
Installing fixing rails
For stone work surfaces, bond the fixing rails in place.
- The hob can also be installed in an existing cutout that has a depth of 500 mm.
→ Fig. 2
Electrical connection
Check the household wiring before connecting the appliance.
- The appliance fulfils the requirements of protection class I and must only be operated in conjunction with an earth conductor.
- In the permanent electrical installation, a partition must be provided in the phases in accordance with the installation regulations.
- If appears on the appliance’s display, it has not been connected correctly. Disconnect the appliance from the mains and check the connection.
Connecting without a pre-installed cable
Only connect the hob in accordance with the connection diagram.
- If required, install the enclosed copper bridges.
- The power cable must correspond to type H05 VV-F or a higher rating.
- Use the current load to determine which wire cross-section you require. A cross-section of < 1.5 mm² is not permitted.
Connecting with a pre-installed 5-wire power cable
The power cable must only be replaced by trained customer service personnel.
Installing the hob
Do not trap the power cable and do not route it over sharp edges.
- If the oven is a built-under type, route the cable along the rear corners of the oven to the mains socket.
- Push the hob in until it locks into place.
**→ Fig. 3 **
Removing the hob
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
- Push out the hob from below.
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