BOSCH PVQ731F15E Induction Hob with Integrated Ventilation System Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH PVQ731F15E Induction Hob with Integrated Ventilation System

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: PVS…B1…
Type: Induction hob with integrated ventilation system

Product Usage Instructions

Safety

This appliance is suitable for use by children aged 8 or over and individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children under the age of 8 years must be kept away from the appliance and power cable.

Safe Use

Ensure children do not have access to small parts or packaging material to prevent suffocation hazards.
If operating the appliance in exhaust air mode along with a room-air-dependent heat-producing appliance, ensure adequate fresh air circulation in the room.
The pressure in the room where the heating appliance is installed should not fall below 4 Pa (0.04 mbar) to safely operate the appliance.
Make sure the air needed for combustion can enter through openings that cannot be sealed, such as doors, windows, incoming/exhaust air wall boxes, or other technical means.
Consult a chimney sweep to assess the ventilation setup and determine suitable ventilation measures.
If exclusively operating the appliance in circulating-air mode, no additional ventilation measures are required.
To prevent the risk of fire, do not leave fat or oil cooking unattended on the hob.
Never attempt to extinguish a fire using water. Use appropriate fire extinguishing methods.

Avoiding Material Damage

Do not install the appliance near a solid fuel heating appliance (e.g., wood- or coal-burning) unless the heating appliance has a sealed, non-removable cover to prevent flying sparks.
Exercise caution as the appliance and its parts become hot during use. Avoid touching heating elements, especially the hob surround if fitted.
Keep young children under 8 years of age away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents, so do not use them.
Avoid placing metal objects (such as knives, utensils, or containers) on the hob as they can become very hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can children use this appliance?

A: This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use it safely and understand the associated dangers. Children under 8 years of age should be kept away from the appliance and power cable.

Q: What should I do if I am operating the appliance in exhaust air mode?

A: Ensure adequate fresh air circulation in the room, especially when using a room-air-dependent heat-producing appliance simultaneously. Consult a chimney sweep to assess the ventilation setup and determine suitable ventilation measures.

Q: How should I avoid burns while using the appliance?

A: Exercise caution as the appliance and its parts become hot during use. Avoid touching the heating elements and keep young children under 8 years of age away from the appliance. Do not use hob protective grilles as they may cause accidents.

Q: Can I place metal objects on the hob?

A: No, it is not recommended to place metal objects such as knives, utensils, or containers on the hob as they can become very hot.

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Information for Use

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Further information and explanations are available online:

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instructions, the appliance and
the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
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1.2Intended use Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location. Only use this appliance: ¡ To prepare meals and drinks. ¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short periods. ¡ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ¡ up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level. Do not use the appliance: ¡ On boats or in vehicles. ¡ With an external timer or a separate remote control. This does not apply if operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off. ¡ To extract hazardous or explosive substances and vapours. ¡ To extract small parts and liquids. If you wear an active implantable medical device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator), check with your doctor that it complies with Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June 1990, EN 45502-2-1 and EN 45502-2-2, and that it has been chosen, implanted and programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-E 2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied, and if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils and cookware with non-metal handles are used, it is safe to use this induction hob as intended.
1.3Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have

been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. 1.4Safe use
WARNING Risk of suffocation! Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts. Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren. Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial. WARNING Risk of poisoning!
Risk of poisoning from flue gases being drawn back in. Room-air-dependent heat-producing appliances (e.g. gas, oil, wood or coaloperated heaters, continuous flow heaters or water heaters) obtain combustion air from the room in which they are installed and discharge the exhaust gases into the open through an exhaust gas system (e.g. a chimney). With the extractor hood switched on, air is extracted from the kitchen and the adjacent rooms. Without an adequate supply of air, the air pressure falls below atmospheric pressure. Toxic gases from the chimney or the extraction shaft are sucked back into the living space.
Always ensure adequate fresh air in the room if the appliance is being operated in exhaust air mode at the same time as a room-air-dependent heat- producing appliance is being operated.

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It is only possible to safely operate the appliance if the pressure in the room in which the heating appliance is installed does not fall below 4 Pa (0.04 mbar). This can be achieved whenever the air needed for combustion is able to enter through openings that cannot be sealed, for example in doors, windows, incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or by other technical means. An incoming/exhaust air wall box alone is not sufficient to ensure compliance with the limit.
In any case, consult your responsible chimney sweep. They are able to assess the house’s entire ventilation setup and will suggest the suitable ventilation measures to you.
Unrestricted operation is possible if the appliance is operated exclusively in circulating-air mode. WARNING Risk of fire!
Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires. Never leave hot oil or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish a fire using wa-
ter; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover with a lid or a fire blanket. The cooking surface becomes very hot. Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity. Never place objects on the cooking surface. The appliance will become hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. Hob covers can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering. Do not use hob covers. After every use, switch off the hob using the main switch. Do not wait until the hob turns off automatically as there are no longer any pots and pans on it. Fatty deposits in the grease filters may catch fire. Never operate the appliance without a grease filter. Clean the grease filters regularly. Never work with naked flames close to the appliance (e.g. flambéing).

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Avoiding material damage

Do not install the appliance near a solid fuel heating appliance (e.g. wood- or coalburning) unless the heating appliance has a sealed, non-removable cover. There must be no flying sparks. WARNING Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted. Caution should be exercised here in order
to avoid touching heating elements. Young children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents. Never use hob protective grilles. Metal objects on the hob quickly become very hot. Never place metal objects (such as knives,
forks, spoons and lids) on the hob. The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning. If hot liquids penetrate the appliance, only
remove the grease filter or the overflow container once the appliance has cooled down.
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance. If the power cord or the appliance power
cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface. Never pull on the power cord to unplug the
appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. If the appliance or the power cable is damaged, immediately switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call customer services. Page 19 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING Risk of injury! Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. Always keep hotplates and saucepan
bases dry. Never use icy-cold cookware that has been
in the freezer. When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and cooking container could shatter due to overheating. The cooking container in the bain marie
must not directly touch the bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat- resistant cookware. An appliance with a cracked or broken surface can cause cuts. Do not use the appliance if it has a cracked or broken surface.

2 Avoiding material damage

This is where you can find the most common causes of damage and tips on how to avoid them.

Damage Stains Stains, blisters
Stains, blisters or fractures in the glass

Cause Unsupervised cooking process. Spilled food, especially food with a high sugar content. Defective cookware, cookware with melted enamel or cookware with copper or aluminium base.

Measure Monitor the cooking process. Remove immediately with a glass scraper.
Use suitable cookware that is in a good condition.

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Environmental protection and saving energy

Damage

Cause

Stains, discolouration Unsuitable cleaning methods.

Blisters or fractures in Knocks or falling cookware, cooking ac-

the glass

cessories or other hard or pointed objects.

Scratches, discolour- Rough cookware bases or moving the cook-

ation

ware on the hob.

Scratches

Salt, sugar or sand.

Damage to the appli- Cooking with frozen cookware. ance

Damage to the cook- Cooking without contents. ware or the appliance

Glass damage

Melted material on the hot cooking zone or hot pot lid on the glass.

Overheating

Hot cookware on the control panel or on the frame.

Measure Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic, and only clean the hob when it is cold. When cooking, do not hit the glass or let objects fall onto the hob. Check the cookware. Lift the cookware when moving it. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. Never use frozen cookware.
Never place or heat empty cookware on a hot cooking zone. Do not place greaseproof paper or aluminium foil nor plastic containers or pot lids on the hob. Never place hot cookware on these areas.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less energy. Select the cooking zone to match the size of your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob. Use cookware whose base diameter is the same diameter as the hotplate. Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the base diameter. ¡ Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cook-
ing zones consume a lot of energy. Cover saucepans with suitable lids. ¡ Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more
energy. Lift lids as infrequently as possible. ¡ When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes.
Use a glass lid. ¡ You can see into the pan through a glass lid
without having to lift it. Use pots and pans with flat bases. ¡ Uneven bases increase energy consumption.

Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food. ¡ Large items of cookware containing little food need
more energy to heat up. Cook with only a little water. ¡ The more water that is contained in the cookware,
the more energy is required to heat it up. Turn down to a lower power level early on. Use a suitable ongoing power level. ¡ If you use an ongoing power level that is too high,
you will waste energy. Adjust the fan speed to the amount of steam produced during cooking. ¡ The lower the fan speed, the less energy is con-
sumed. If cooking produces large amounts of steam, select a higher fan speed in good time. ¡ The odours are distributed around the room less.
Switch the appliance off when you are not using it. ¡
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation when cooking. ¡ The appliance works more efficiently and with fewer
operating noises. Clean or replace the filters at regular intervals. ¡ The effectiveness of the filter is retained. Product Information according (EU) 66/2014 can be found on the attached appliance pass and online on the product page for your appliance.

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Suitable cookware

4 Suitable cookware
Cookware that is suitable for induction cooking must have a ferromagnetic base, i.e. it must be attracted by a magnet. The base must also match the size of the

cooking zone. If cookware is not detected on a cooking zone, place this on the cooking zone with the next smallest diameter.

4.1Size and characteristics of the cookware
To correctly detect the cookware, take the size and the material of the cookware into consideration. All cookware bases must be perfectly flat and smooth. You can use Cookware test to check whether your cookware is suitable. You can find more information about this under “Cookware test”, Page 14.

Cookware Recommended cookware
Suitable

Materials Stainless steel cookware in a sandwich design that distributes the heat well. Ferromagnetic cookware made of enamelled steel, cast iron or special induction cookware made of stainless steel. The base is not fully ferromagnetic.
Cookware bases with aluminium content.

Properties This cookware distributes the heat evenly, heats up quickly, and ensures that it can be detected easily. This cookware heats up quickly and ensures that it can be detected easily.
If the ferromagnetic area is smaller than the base of the cookware, only the area that is ferromagnetic heats up. As a result, the heat is not distributed evenly. These reduce the ferromagnetic area, which means that less power is emitted to the cookware. This cookware may not be sufficiently detected or may not be detected at all, and therefore does not heat sufficiently.

Not suitable

Cookware made from normal thin steel, glass, clay, copper or aluminium.

Notes ¡ Do not use adapter plates between the hob and the
cookware. ¡ Do not heat up empty cookware and do not use
cookware with a thin base, as this may become very hot.

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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1Your new appliance
Information about your new appliance

5.3Control panel
Individual details, such as colour and shape, may differ from the figure.

1 2
3 4

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No. Designation

1 Grease filter

2

Odour filter for circulating-air mode or acoustics filter for air extraction mode 1

3 Hob

4 Control panel

5 Overflow container

1 Depending on the appliance specifications.

5.2Special accessories
Depending on the appliance model, various accessories are available and you can obtain these from specialist retailers, from our after-sales service or from our official website. ¡ Air extraction set ¡ Air recirculation set ¡ Odour filter for recirculating air mode ¡ Acoustics filter for air extraction mode

Note: Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Tip: Do not place any cookware near the displays or buttons. The electronics may overheat.

Selection sensors

Sensor
/

Function Main switch Selecting the cooking zone Selecting settings PowerBoost Intensive ventilation setting CombiZone Childproof lock Timer function Manual ventilation control

Displays

Display –
–

Function Power levels PowerBoost Intensive ventilation setting Ventilation settings

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5.4Distribution of the cooking zones
The specified power has been measured with the standard pots which are described in IEC/EN 60335-2-6. The power may vary depending on the size of the cookware or cookware material.

A

B

A
Area 21 cm diameter
21 x 38 cm

C
Highest setting Power level 9 PowerBoost Power level 9

2200 W 3700 W 3600 W

Operating modes

You can use your appliance in air extraction mode or circulating-air mode.
6.1Air extraction mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and conveyed to the exterior by a pipe system.
The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room). ¡ If the exhaust air is to be conveyed
into a non-functioning smoke or exhaust gas flue, you must obtain the consent of the heating engineer responsible. ¡ If the exhaust air is conveyed through the external wall, a telescopic duct should be used.

Area 18 cm diameter
21 cm diameter

Highest setting Power level 9 PowerBoost Power level 9 PowerBoost

1800 W 3100 W 2200 W 3700 W

5.5Cooking zone

Before you start cooking, check whether the size of the cookware fits the cooking zone that you want to use for cooking:

Area /

Cooking zone type Single-circuit cooking zone Combi cooking zone Page 11

5.6Residual heat indicator

The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. Do not touch the cooking zone if the residual heat indicator is lit.

Display

Meaning The cooking zone is hot. The cooking zone is warm.

6.2Air recirculation
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and an odour filter, and conveyed back into the room.
To bind odours in air recirculation mode, you must install an odour filter. The different options for operating the appliance in air circulation mode can be found in our catalogue. Alternatively, ask your dealer. The required accessories are available from specialist retailers, from our after-sales service or from the online shop.
Note: When cooking intensively and for a long time, moisture is released into the air in the room. When using the appliance in air recirculation mode, we recommend ventilating the kitchen adequately, e.g. by briefly opening a window to remove excessive moisture.

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Before using for the first time

7 Before using for the first time

Observe the following recommendations.
7.1Initial cleaning
Remove any leftover packaging from the hob surface and wipe the surface with a damp cloth. You can find a list of recommended detergents on the official website www.bosch-home.com. More information on care and cleaning. Page 14
7.2Preparing the appliance
To ensure correct operation, you must arrange the components in this order: 1. Insert the filter. 2. Insert the metal grease filter. Note: Never operate the appliance without the metal grease filter and the overflow container.

7.3Cooking with induction
In comparison to conventional hobs, induction technology brings with it a series of changes and has a number of benefits such as time savings when cooking and frying, energy savings as well as greater ease of cleaning and care. It also offers improved heat control as the heat is generated directly in the cookware.
7.4Cookware
You can find a list of recommended cookware on the official website www .bosch-home.com. Further information on suitable cookware. Page 6
7.5Setting the operating mode
The appliance is supplied with a preset circulating-air mode. When your hob is installed with an air outlet to the outside, you must configure the setting to this mode. You can find additional information about this in the section entitled “Basic settings”, Page 13

Basic operation

8.1Switching the hob on and off
Switch the hob on and off using the main switch . If all of the cooking zones are switched off for longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically switched off.
ReStart If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of
switching it off, the hob operates with the settings that were previously set.

8.2Setting the cooking zones
To choose the required selectable power level, touch or . Each power level has an intermediate level. This is marked with a dot.

Power level

Lowest power level Highest power level

Selecting the cooking zone and power setting 1. Touch to select the cooking zone. 2. Within the next 10 seconds, select the required
power level:
Touch to call up power level .
Touch to call up power level .
a The power level has been set.

Note: If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes. After a certain period of time, the cooking zone switches itself off.
QuickStart If you place cookware on the hob before you switch
it on, the cookware is detected when you switch on and the corresponding cooking zone is selected automatically. Select the power level in the next 20 seconds, or the hob switches itself off.
Changing the power level and switching off the cooking zone 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch or until the required power level ap-
pears. To switch off the cooking zone, set .
Switching off the cooking zone quickly Touch and hold the symbol for the cooking zone for three seconds. The cooking zone switches itself off.

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8.3Cooking recommendations

The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for

which food. The cooking time (

) may vary de-

pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of

the food. To preheat, set power level 89.

Melting Butter, honey, gelatine Heating and keeping warm Boiled sausages1 Defrosting and heating Spinach, frozen Poaching, simmering Potato dumplings 1 Whisked sauces, e.g. Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise sauce Boiling, steaming, braising Rice, with double the volume of water Unpeeledboiled pots Pasta 1 Soups Vegetables Stew in a pressure cooker
1 Without lid 2 Preheat to power level 8 – 8.

1 – 2
3 – 4
3 – 4
4. – 5. 3 – 4
2. – 3. 4. – 5. 6 – 7 3. – 4. 2. – 3. 4. – 5.

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–
15 – 25
20 – 30 8 – 12
15 – 30 25 – 35 6 – 10 15 – 60 10 – 20 –

Hood control

You can use the hood control to control the highly efficient air extraction system that is integrated in the cooking surface.
9.1Manual ventilation control
You can control the ventilation setting manually. Note: Using tall items of cookware may prevent the extraction system from working at optimum power. You can improve the extraction power by placing the lid on the cookware at an angle.
Activating the manual ventilation control 1. Touch .
The ventilation system starts at the preset performance level. 2. Use the and symbols to select the required performance level within the next 10 seconds. a The performance level lights up. Note: If you have set a cooking time or timer duration, touch to view the ventilation setting.

Stewing Pot roast Goulash 2 Braising/frying with a small amount of fat 1 Escalope, plain or breaded Steak (3 cm thick) Poultry breast (2 cm thick) Hamburgers (2 cm thick) Fish and fish fillet, breaded Prawns and scampi Sautéing fresh vegetables and mushrooms Frozen dishes, e.g. stir-fries Omelette (cooked one after the other) Deep-frying, 150200 g per portion in 12 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions1 Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded, beer-battered or tempura Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, battered fruit
1 Without lid 2 Preheat to power level 8 – 8.

4 – 5 3 – 4
6 – 7 7 – 8 5 – 6 6 – 7 6 – 7 7 – 8 7 – 8 6 – 7 3. – 4.
8 – 9 6 – 7
4 – 5

60 – 100 50 – 60
6 – 10 8 – 12 10 – 20 10 – 20 8 – 20 4 – 10 10 – 20 6 – 10 3 – 10
–
–

Changing or deactivating manual ventilation control 1. Touch . 2. Select the required performance level or set the
and symbols to .

9.2Intensive ventilation setting

The appliance has an intensive ventilation setting. If you activate the intensive ventilation setting, the ventilation system works at maximum output for a short time.

Activating the intensive ventilation setting

1. Touch .

2. Select performance level and then touch

.

The display lights up.

a The intensive setting is activated.

Note: After approx. eight minutes, the appliance automatically switches back to performance level .

Changing or deactivating the intensive ventilation setting 1. Touch .

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2. Select the required performance level or set the and symbols to .
9.3Automatic start for the ventilation system
If you select a power level for a cooking zone, the automatic start switches on. The ventilation system starts at the corresponding power level. You can find out how to change this setting in section “Basic settings”, Page 13.
9.4Run-on function for the ventilation system
The run-on function leaves the ventilation system running for a few minutes after the hob has been switched off. This allows you to remove any cooking fumes that remain. The ventilation system then automatically switches off. Activating the fan run-on As standard, the run-on time is activated with a maximum switch-off time.

CombiZone

It allows two cooking zones of the same size to be combined, with the same power level being switched on in both. This is intended in particular for cooking with long cookware. This function allows you to cook with one item of cookware that occupies one cooking zone and that can be moved from one zone to another for increased convenience. In this case, the two zones also retain the same power level and the same settings.
10.1Positioning the cookware
Use cookware that fits into the cooking zones.

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You can find out how to change this setting in section “Basic settings”, Page 13. Note: The run-on function only switches on if at least one cooking zone has been switched on for at least one minute. Deactivating the fan run-on Manually To deactivate the function, touch . Automatically The appliance deactivates the run-on function if: ¡ The run-on time has elapsed. ¡ You switch the appliance on again.
10.2Activating CombiZone
1. Select one of the cooking zones and set the power level.
2. Touch . a lights up and the power level is shown in the dis-
plays for both cooking zones.
10.3Deactivating CombiZone
Touch . a The two cooking zones now operate independently
of one another.

Time-setting options

Your hob has various functions for setting the cooking time: ¡ Switch-off timer ¡ Timer

11.1Switch-off timer
Allows you to programme a cooking time for a hotplate and its automatic switch-off once the set time has elapsed. Programming the cooking time 1. Select the cooking zone and the required power
level.
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2. Touch .
a The display lights up in the cooking zone. 3. Use or to select the cooking time.
a The time begins to count down.

Notes ¡ You can automatically set the same cooking time for
all cooking zones. You can find more information
about this under
“Basic settings”, Page 13. ¡ If you select the CombiZone function for the com-
bined cooking zone, the set time for both cooking zones is the same.

Changing or deleting the cooking time
1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch . 3. To change the cooking time, touch or
to .

or set it

11.2Timer
Enables the activation of a timer of 099 minutes. This function can be used independently of the cooking zones and other settings. It does not automatically switch off the hotplates.
Setting the kitchen timer 1. Select the hotplate and touch twice. a beside lights up. 2. Use or to select the required time. a The time counts down.
Changing or deleting the timer duration 1. Touch repeatedly until the display beside
lights up. 2. To change the cooking time, touch or or set it
to .

12 PowerBoost

You can use this function to heat up large volumes of

water more quickly than with .

This function is available for all cooking zones,

provided the other cooking zone in the same group is

not in use.

Otherwise, and flash in the display for the selected

cooking zone. is then set automatically without activ-

ating the function.

Select to switch a hotplate and the hob on. Then

press

.

To switch off, select a hotplate and touch to select the required power level.
Note: In the combi zone, you can only activate the PowerBoost function if you are using the two cooking zones as two independent cooking zones.

13 Childproof lock
The hob is equipped with a childproof lock. You can use this to prevent children from switching on the hob. To switch the function on, the hob must be switched off.

If you touch , switch the childproof lock on or off for four seconds. If you want to activate the childproof lock automatically every time the hob is switched off, you can find further information under Basic settings Page 13.

14 Individual safety switch-off
The safety function is activated if one cooking zone is in operation for an extended period and you do not change any settings. The cooking zone displays and switches itself off. The time from 1 to 10 hours depends on the selected power level.

Press any button to switch on the cooking zone.

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Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

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15.1Overview of the basic settings

Display Setting

Value

Childproof lock

– Manual.1 Automatic. Switched off.

Signal tones

Confirmation and fault signals are switched off. Only the fault signal is switched on. Only the confirmation signal is switched on. All signal tones are switched on 1.

Automatic switch-off of the cooking zones.

switched off.1

– – minutes until the appliance switches off auto-

matically.

Duration of the timer end signal tone

10 seconds 1 30 seconds – 1 minute

Power limitation

– Switched off. Maximum power of the hob 1.

Enables the total power of the hob to be lim- – 1000 W. Lowest power setting.

ited, if necessary, based on the conditions of . – 1500 W.

your electrical installation. The available set- …

tings depend on the maximum power of the – 3000 W. Recommended for 13 A.

hob. You can find precise information on the . – 3500 W. Recommended for 16 A.

rating plate. If the function is active and the

– 4000 W.

hob has reached the set power limit, is dis- . – 4500 W. Recommended for 20 A.

played and you cannot select a higher power …

level.

– Maximum power of the hob.

Time for selecting the cooking zone

– Unlimited: You can adjust the last selected cooking zone without having to select it again.1
Limited: You can adjust the last selected cooking zone within 10 seconds after selecting it. After this time, you must select the cooking zone again before adjusting it.

Cookware test

– Not suitable.

You can use this function to test the quality

– Not optimal.

of the cookware.

– Suitable.

Set circulating-air mode or air extraction

– Configure circulating-air mode.1

mode.

– Configure air extraction mode.

Setting automatic start

– Switched off. Switched on.1

Setting the run-on

– Switched off.

If your hob is working in air extraction mode, – Switched on 1:

the ventilation system is switched on at the

power level for approx. 6 minutes.

If your hob is working in circulating-air mode,

the ventilation system is switched on at the

power level for approx. 30 minutes.

The run-on function automatically switches

off after this time.

Restoring factory settings

– Individual settings 1. – Factory settings.

1 Factory setting

15.2To go to the basic settings
Requirement: The hob must be switched off.

1. To switch on the hob, touch . 2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch and hold for
four seconds.

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Product information Directory for the technical after-sales service (TK) Production number Production number 1 Production number 2

Display
. .

a The first four displays provide the product information. Touch or to view the individual displays.

16 Cookware test
The quality of the cookware has a major influence on the speed and the result of the cooking process. You can use this function to test the quality of the cookware. Before the test, ensure that the size of the cookware base corresponds to the size of the cooking zone being used. Access is via the basic settings. Page 13
16.1Carrying out Cookware test
1. At room temperature, place the cookware with approx. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking zone that best fits the base of the cookware in terms of size.
2. Call up the basic settings and select . 3. Touch or . The display flashes in the cooking
zones. a The function has been activated. a After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking
zone displays.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
17.1Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass scrapers from customer service, a retailer or the online shop www.bosch-home.com. ATTENTION! Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Never use unsuitable cleaning products. Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface.
Unsuitable cleaning products ¡ Undiluted detergent ¡ Detergent intended for dishwashers ¡ Abrasive cleaning products

3. Touch to access the basic settings. a and light up alternately as well as as a preset
value. 4. Touch repeatedly until the required function is
displayed. 5. Use or to select the required value. 6. Touch and hold for four seconds. a The settings are saved.
15.3Exiting the basic settings
Touch to switch off the hob.
16.2Checking the result
You can see what the result means for the quality and speed of the cooking process in the following table. Result
The cookware is not suitable for the cooking zone and therefore does not heat up. The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and cooking is not progressing as well as it ought to. The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking is progressing well. Note: If you have any unfavourable results, reposition the cookware on a smaller cooking zone, if available. Touch or to activate the function.
¡ Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray or stain remover
¡ Abrasive sponges ¡ High-pressure or steam jet cleaners

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17.2Components to be cleaned or replaced
The following overview shows the components of the appliance that you either replace or clean.
1 2 3
4
1 Grease filter 2 Odour filter or acoustics filter 3 Glass ceramic 4 Overflow container
17.3Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues from getting burnt on. Requirement: The hob must be cold. Do not allow the hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, rice starch, plastic or aluminium foil on it. 1. Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper. 2. Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent. Tips ¡ You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic. ¡ If you keep the base of the cookware clean, the
hob surface remains in a good condition.
17.4Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this. Note: Do not use a glass scraper. 1. Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. 2. Dry with a soft cloth.

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17.5Changing the odour filter or acoustics filter
Change the odour filter regularly. Change the acoustics filters if they are dirty. Note: You can obtain odour filters or acoustics filters from specialist retailers, customer service or in the online shop. 1. To keep them in good working order, only use
genuine replacement filters. 2. ATTENTION!
Falling grease filters may damage the hob below. Grip below the grease filter with one hand. Remove the grease filter. Grease may accumulate in the bottom of the
container. Hold the grease filter level to prevent grease from dripping out.
3. Remove the four odour filters or acoustics filters, and dispose of them properly.
4. Insert two odour filters or acoustics filters into the left and right of the appliance and slide them forwards.

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5. Insert the other odour filters or acoustics filters into the left and right of the appliance.

1. ATTENTION! Falling grease filters may damage the hob below. Grip below the grease filter with one hand.
Remove the grease filter. Fat may accumulate in the bottom of the con-
tainer. Hold the grease filter level to prevent grease from dripping out.

6. Insert the grease filter.

Resetting the saturation indicator Requirement: After the appliance is switched off, lights up. 1. Replace the odour filter. Page 15 2. Press and hold until an audible signal sounds. a The display stops lighting up. The saturation indic-
ator for the odour filters is reset.
17.6Cleaning the grease filters
Grease filters filter the grease from the cooking vapour. To keep it in good working order, you must clean the grease filter regularly.
WARNING Risk of fire! Fatty deposits in the grease filters may catch fire. Never operate the appliance without a grease filter. Clean the grease filters regularly. Never work with naked flames close to the appli-
ance (e.g. flambéing).

2. Clean the grease filter. “Cleaning the grease filters manually”, Page 16 “Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher”, Page 17
3. If required, remove the odour filters or acoustics filters and clean the appliance from the inside. “Changing the odour filter or acoustics filter”, Page 15
4. If any objects get into the appliance, remove these objects and ensure that the supply to the overflow container is not blocked.
5. Wipe out the inside of the appliance with soapy water and a dish cloth.
6. After cleaning, reinsert the dried grease filter.
Cleaning the grease filters manually 1. Dismantle the grease filter.

2. Soak the grease filter in hot soapy water. 3. Use a brush to clean the grease filter.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning
products.

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Use special grease solvent for stubborn dirt. You can purchase the grease solvent from the aftersales service, through our online shop or in a specialist shop. 4. Rinse the grease filters thoroughly. 5. Allow the grease filters to drain.
Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher 1. For optimum cleaning results, disassemble the
grease filter.

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3. Start the dishwasher. Select a maximum temperature setting of 70 °C.
4. Leave the grease filter to drain.
17.7Cleaning the overflow container
The overflow container collects liquids or objects that come into the appliance from above. Requirement: The appliance has cooled and the residual heat indicator has gone out. 1. Hold the overflow container with one hand and un-
screw it with the other hand. Hold the overflow container level to prevent liquid
from leaking out.

2. Place the individual components of the grease filter loosely in the dishwasher and do not jam them in.
Do not clean heavily soiled grease filters with tableware. Do not use aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning products.
18 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING Risk of injury! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
“Customer Service”, Page 19

2. Empty the overflow container and rinse it out. 3. If required, unscrew the screw and clean the over-
flow container without the screw in the dishwasher. 4. Clean the overflow container before screwing it
back into place. 5. Ensure that the supply to the overflow container is
not blocked. Remove any objects that have entered the appliance once it has cooled down. To do this, remove the grease filter. Page 16
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance. If the power cord or the appliance power cable of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.

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18.1Warnings
Notes ¡ If appears in the displays, press and hold the
sensor for the respective cooking zone and read the fault code.

¡ If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect the hob from the power supply and wait 30 seconds before reconnecting it. If this display appears again, contact the technical after-sales service and specify the exact fault code.
¡ If an error occurs, the appliance does not switch to standby mode.
¡ In order to protect the appliance’s electronic parts from overheating or surge currents, the hob may temporarily reduce the power level.

18.2Information on the display panel

Fault No displays light up.
The displays flash.
, , , ,
+ power level and audible signal
and signal tone /
/ /

Cause and troubleshooting The power supply has been disconnected. Use other electrical appliances to check whether there has been a power failure.
The appliance has not been connected as shown in the circuit diagram. Connect the appliance in accordance with the circuit diagram.
Electronics fault If you are unable to rectify the fault, inform the technical after-sales service.
The control panel is wet or an object is covering it. Dry the control panel or remove the object.
The odour filter is saturated or the saturation indicator lights up even though the filter has been replaced. Change the filter and reset the filter saturation indicator. You can find additional informa-
tion about this in the section entitled “Cleaning and servicing”, Page 14.
The electronics have overheated and one or all of the cooking zones have been switched off. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any button on the
control panel.
There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel. This may cause the electronics to overheat. Remove the cookware. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can continue to
cook.
There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel. The cooking zone has been switched off to protect the electronics. Remove the cookware. Wait a few seconds. Touch any button. When the fault display
goes out, you can continue cooking.
The cooking zone has overheated and has been switched off to protect the work surface. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently before switching the cooking
zone back on.
The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period. Individual safety switch-off is switched on. Touch any button to switch off the display so
that you can set the cooking zone.
The operating voltage is incorrect and outside of the normal operating range. Contact your energy supplier.
The hob is not connected correctly. Disconnect the hob from the mains. Connect the hob in accordance with the circuit dia-
gram.

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Fault

Cause and troubleshooting
Demo mode is activated. Disconnect the hob from the mains. Wait for 30 seconds and connect the hob. Touch
any sensor in the next three minutes. Demo mode is deactivated.

18.3Normal noises from your appliance
An induction hob may sometimes cause noises or vibrations, such as buzzing, crackling, hissing noises, fan noises or rhythmic noises.

19 Disposal
19.1Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. 1. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled 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.

20 Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
20.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. The rating plate can be found: ¡ On the appliance certificate.

¡ On the underside of the hob, towards the front. The product number (E no.) can also be found on the glass ceramic. You can also display the customer service index (KI) and the production number (FD) in the basic settings. Page 13
Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

21 Test dishes
These recommended settings are intended for test institutes to facilitate the testing of our appliances. The tests were carried out using our cookware sets for induction hobs. If required, these accessory sets can be

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purchased at a later point from specialist retailers, or through our technical after-sales service or our online shop.
21.1Melting the chocolate coating
Ingredients: 150 g dark chocolate (55% cocoa). ¡ 16 cm saucepan without lid
Boiling: Power level 1.
21.2Heating and keeping lentil stew warm
Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550 Initial temperature 20 °C Heating up without stirring ¡ 16 cm saucepan with lid, amount: 450 g
Heating up: Duration 1 min. 30 sec., power level 9
Simmering: Power level 1. ¡ 20 cm saucepan with lid, amount: 800 g
Heating up: Duration 2 min. 30 sec., power level 9
Simmering: Power level 1.
21.3Heating and keeping lentil stew warm
E.g.: Lentil diameter 57 mm. Initial temperature 20 °C Stir after heating for 1 minute ¡ 16 cm saucepan with lid, amount: 500 g
Heating up: Duration approx. 1 min. 30 sec., power level 9
Simmering: Power level 1. ¡ 20 cm saucepan with lid, amount: 1 kg
Heating up: Duration approx. 2 min. 30 sec., power level 9
Simmering: Power level 1.
21.4Béchamel sauce
Milk temperature: 7 °C ¡ 16 cm saucepan without lid, ingredients: 40 g but-
ter, 40 g flour, 0.5 l milk with 3.5% fat content and a pinch of salt
Preparing Béchamel sauce 1. Melt the butter, stir in the flour and salt, and heat up
the mixture. Heating up: Duration 6 min., power level 2 2. Add the milk to the roux and bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Heating up: Duration 6 min. 30 sec., power level
7 3. Once the Béchamel sauce comes to the boil, leave
it on the cooking zone for a further two minutes. Simmering: Power level 2

21.5Cooking rice pudding with the lid on
Milk temperature: 7 °C 1. Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Heat up without a lid. Stir after heating for 10 min. 2. Set the recommended power level and add rice, sugar and salt to the milk. The cooking time, including heating up, is approx. 45 minutes. ¡ 16 cm saucepan, ingredients: 190 g short- grain
rice, 90 g sugar, 750 ml milk with 3.5% fat content and 1 g salt Heating up: Duration approx. 5 min. 30 sec.,
power level 8. Simmering: Power level 3 ¡ 20 cm saucepan, ingredients: 250 g short-grain rice, 120 g sugar, 1 l milk with 3.5% fat content and 1.5 g salt Heating up: Duration approx. 5 min. 30 sec.,
power level 8. Simmering: Power level 3, stir after 10 minutes
21.6Cooking rice pudding without a lid
Milk temperature: 7 °C 1. Add the ingredients to the milk and heat the mixture up while stirring continuously. 2. Once the milk has reached approx. 90 °C, select the recommended power level and leave it to simmer on a low heat for approx. 50 minutes. ¡ 16 cm saucepan without lid, ingredients: 190 g
short-grain rice, 90 g sugar, 750 ml milk with 3.5% fat content and 1 g salt Heating up: Duration approx. 5 min. 30 sec.,
power level 8. Simmering: Power level 3 ¡ 20 cm saucepan without lid, ingredients: 250 g short-grain rice, 120 g sugar, 1 l milk with 3.5% fat content and 1.5 g salt Heating up: Duration approx. 5 min. 30 sec.,
power level 8. Simmering: Power level 2.
21.7Cooking rice
Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550 Water temperature: 20 °C ¡ 16 cm saucepan with lid, ingredients: 125 g long-
grain rice, 300 g water and a pinch of salt Heating up: Duration approx. 2 min. 30 sec.,
power level 9 Simmering: Power level 2

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¡ 20 cm saucepan with lid, ingredients: 250g longgrain rice, 600 g water and a pinch of salt Heating up: Duration approx. 2 min. 30 sec., power level 9 Simmering: Power level 2.
21.8Roasting a pork loin
Initial temperature of the loin: 7 °C ¡ 24 cm pan without lid, ingredients: 3 pork loins,
total weight approx. 300 g, 1 cm thick, and 15 g sunflower oil Heating up: Duration approx. 1 min. 30 sec.,
power level 9 Simmering: Power level 7
21.9Preparing crêpes
Recipe in accordance with DIN EN 60350-2 ¡ 24 cm pan without lid, ingredients: 55 ml batter per
crêpe Heating up: Duration 1 min. 30 sec., power level
9 Simmering: Power level 7
21.10Deep-fat frying frozen chips
¡ Pot dia. 20 cm without lid: ingredients: 2 l sunflower oil. For each frying time: 200 g frozen chips, 1 cm thick. Heating up: Power level 9, until the oil temperature reaches 180 °C. Simmering: Power level 9

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