Bosch PVS611B16E-01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System Instruction Manual

June 15, 2024
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PVS611B16E-01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System

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Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General 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.

1.2 Intended 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 appliance 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.

1.3 Restriction 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.

1.4 Safe 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 children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.

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 coal operated 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.

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use▶ 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.
▶ 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 water; 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).
▶ 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 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.

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.

Avoiding material damage

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

Damage Cause Measure
Stains Unsupervised cooking process. Monitor the cooking process.
Stains, blisters Spilled food, especially food with a high
sugar content. Remove immediately with a glass scraper.
Stains, blisters or fractures in the glass Defective cookware, cookware with

melted
enamel or cookware with copper or aluminium base.| Use suitable cookware that is in a good condition.
Stains, discolouration| Unsuitable cleaning methods.| Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for
glass ceramic, and only clean the hob when
it is cold.
Blisters or fractures in the glass| Knocks or falling cookware, cooking accessories or other hard or pointed
objects.| When cooking, do not hit the glass or let objects fall onto the
hob.
Scratches, discolouration| Rough cookware bases or moving the cookware on the hob.| Check the cookware. Lift the cookware when
moving it.
Scratches| Salt, sugar or sand.| Do not use the hob as a work surface or
storage space.
Damage to the appliance| Cooking with frozen cookware.| Never use frozen cookware.
Damage to the cookware or the appliance| Cooking without contents.| Never place or heat empty cookware on a
hot cooking zone.
Glass damage| Melted material on the hot cooking zone or
hot pot lid on the glass.| Do not place greaseproof paper or aluminium foil nor plastic containers or pot lids on the hob.
Overheating| Hot cookware on the control panel or on the
frame.| Never place hot cookware on these areas.

Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.
▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving 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 cooking 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 consumed.

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.

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.

4.1 Size 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 Materials Properties
Recommended cookware Stainless steel cookware in a sandwich
design that distributes the heat well. This cookware distributes the heat

evenly, heats up quickly, and ensures that it can be detected easily.
| Ferromagnetic cookware made of enamelled
steel, cast iron or special induction cookware
made of stainless steel.| This cookware heats up quickly and ensures that it can be detected easily.
Suitable| The base is not fully ferromagnetic.| 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.
| Cookware bases with aluminium content.| 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.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Your new appliance
Information about your new appliance

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appliance

No. Designation
1 Grease filter
2 Odour filter for circulating-air mode or acoustics filter for air

extraction mode
3| Hob
4| Control panel
5| Overflow container

Depending on the appliance specifications.

5.2 Special 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

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

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panel 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

5.4 Distribution 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.

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Distribution of the cooking zones

Area| Highest setting|
---|---|---
A 21 cm diameter | Power level 9
PowerBoost| 2200 W
3700 W
A 21 x 38 cm  | Power level 9| 3600 W
B Ø 14.5 cm| Power level 9
PowerBoost| 1400 W
2200 W
C 21 cm diameter| Power level 9
PowerBoost| 2200 W
3700 W

5.5 Cooking 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

5.6 Residual 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.

Operating modes

You can use your appliance in air extraction mode or circulating-air mode.

6.1 Air 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.

6.2 Air 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.

Before using for the first time

Observe the following recommendations.

7.1 Initial 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

7.2 Preparing 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.

7.3 Cooking 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.

7.4 Cookware
You can find a list of recommended cookware on the official website www .bosch-home.com.
Further information on suitable cookware. → Page 6

7.5 Setting 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

8.1 Switching 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.

8.2 Setting 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 .
    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 appears. 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.

8.3 Cooking recommendations
The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for which food. The cooking time ( ) may vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. To preheat, set power level 8–9.

| | min
---|---|---
Melting
Butter, honey, gelatine| 1 – 2| –
Heating and keeping warm
Boiled sausages¹| 3 – 4| –
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen| 3 – 4| 15 – 25
Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings¹| 4. – 5.| 20 – 30
Whisked sauces, e.g. Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise sauce| 3 – 4| 8 – 12
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice, with double the volume of water| 2. – 3.| 15 – 30
Unpeeled boiled pots| 4. – 5.| 25 – 35
Pasta| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Soups| 3. – 4.| 15 – 60
Vegetables| 2. – 3.| 10 – 20
Stew in a pressure cooker| 4. – 5.| –
Stewing

Pot roast| 4 – 5| 60 – 100
Goulash| 3 – 4| 50 – 60
Braising/frying with a small amount of fat¹
Escalope, plain or breaded| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Steak (3 cm thick)| 7 – 8| 8 – 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)| 5 – 6| 10 – 20
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)| 6 – 7| 10 – 20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded| 6 – 7| 8 – 20
Prawns and scampi| 7 – 8| 4 – 10
Sautéing fresh vegetables and mushrooms| 7 – 8| 10 – 20
Frozen dishes, e.g. stir-fries| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Omelette (cooked one after the other)| 3. – 4.| 3 – 10
Deep-frying, 150–200 g per portion in 1–2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions ¹
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets| 8 – 9| –
Vegetables, mushrooms,
breaded, beer-battered or tempura| 6 – 7| –
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, battered fruit| 4 – 5| –
¹Without lid
²Preheat to power level 8 – 8.

Hood control

You can use the hood control to control the highly efficient air extraction system that is integrated in the cooking surface.

9.1 Manual 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.
    The performance level lights up.

Note : If you have set a cooking time or timer duration, touch to view the ventilation setting.

Changing or deactivating manual ventilation control

  1. Touch .
  2. Select the required performance level or set the + and – symbols to .

9.2 Intensive 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. 2. Select performance level and then touch .
    The display lights up.
    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 .
  2. Select the required performance level or set the +  and – symbols to .

9.3 Automatic 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.
9.4 Run-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.
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.

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.
10.1 Positioning the cookware
Use cookware that fits into the cooking zones.

10.2 Activating CombiZone

  1. Select one of the cooking zones and set the power level.
  2. Touch .
    • lights up and the power level is shown in the displays for both cooking zones.

10.3 Deactivating CombiZone

▶ Touch .
  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

11.1 Switch-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.

  2.  Touch .
    The • display lights up in the cooking zone.

  3. Use + or –  to select the cooking time.
    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 combined 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- or set it to .

11.2 Timer
Enables the activation of a timer of 0–99 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.
    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 .

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 activating the function.
Select to switch a hotplate and the hob on. Then press .
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PowerBoost

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.

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.

Individual safety switch-off

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.

Basic settings

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

15.1 Overview 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
Enables the total power of the hob to be lim- ited, if necessary, based on the conditions of your electrical installation. The available set- tings depend on the maximum power of the hob. You can find precise information on the rating plate. If the function is active and the hob has reached the set power limit, is dis- played and you cannot select a higher power level.| – Switched off. Maximum power of the hob 1.
–  1000 W. Lowest power setting.
– 1500 W.

–  3000 W. Recommended for 13 A.
 – 3500 W. Recommended for 16 A.
– 4000 W.
– 4500 W. Recommended for 20 A.

 – 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
You can use this function to test the quality of the cookware.|  – Not suitable.
–  Not optimal.
–   Suitable.
| Set circulating-air mode or air extraction mode.|  – Configure circulating- air mode.1
– Configure air extraction mode.
| Setting automatic start| – Switched off.
– Switched on.1
| Setting the run-on
If your hob is working in air extraction mode, 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.| – Switched off.
– Switched on 1:
| Restoring factory settings| – Individual settings 1.
– Factory settings.

1 Factory setting
15.2 To 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.
    Product information| Display
    ---|---
    Directory for the technical after-sales service (TK)|
    Production number|
    Production number|
    Production number|

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

  1. Touch to access the basic settings.
    and light up alternately as well as   as a preset value.

  2. Touch repeatedly until the required function is displayed.

  3. Use+ or – to select the required value.

  4. Touch and hold for four seconds.
    The settings are saved.

15.3 Exiting the basic settings
▶ Touch to switch off the hob.

 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
16.1 Carrying 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.
    The function has been activated.
    After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking zone displays.

16.2 Checking 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.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
17.1 Cleaning 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
  •  Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray or stain remover
  • Abrasive sponges
  • High-pressure or steam jet cleaners

17.2 Components to be cleaned or replaced
The following overview shows the components of the appliance that you either replace or clean.

Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Components
to be cleaned or replaced

  1. Grease filter
  2. Odour filter or acoustics filter
  3. Glass ceramic
  4. Overflow container

17.3 Cleaning 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.

17.4 Cleaning 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.

17.5 Changing 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.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob
Integrated Ventilation System - Changing the odour

  3. Remove the four odour filters or acoustics filters, and dispose of them properly.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Changing the odour 2

  4. Insert two odour filters or acoustics filters into the left and right of the appliance and slide them forwards.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Changing the odour 3

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

  6. Insert the grease filter.

Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Changing
the odour 4

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.
    The display stops lighting up. The saturation indicator for the odour filters is reset.

17.6 Cleaning 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 appliance (e.g. flambéing).

  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 container. Hold the grease filter level to prevent grease from dripping out.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob
Integrated Ventilation System - Changing the odour 5

  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.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Changing the odour 6

  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.
    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.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher 1

  2. Place the individual components of the grease filter loosely in the dishwasher and do not jam them in.Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher 2Do not clean heavily soiled grease filters with tableware.
    Do not use aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning products.

  3.  Start the dishwasher.
    Select a maximum temperature setting of 70 °C.

  4. Leave the grease filter to drain.

17.7 Cleaning 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 unscrew it with the other hand.
    ‒ Hold the overflow container level to prevent liquid from leaking out.Bosch
PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Cleaning the
grease filter in the dishwasher 3

  2. Empty the overflow container and rinse it out.

  3. If required, unscrew the screw and clean the overflow 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

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
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.
18.1 Warnings
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.

18.2 Information on the display panel

Fault Cause and troubleshooting
No displays light up. 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 displays flash.| The control panel is wet or an object is covering it. ‘ Dry the control panel or remove the object.
F| 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 information 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.
+ power level and audible signal| 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.
and signal tone| 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 diagram.
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.

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

Disposal

19.1 Disposing 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 equipmentWEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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.
20.1 Product 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

Bosch PVS611B16E 01 Induction Hob Integrated Ventilation System - Customer
Service

Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

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 purchased at a later point from specialist retailers, or through our technical after-sales service or our online shop.
21.1 Melting the chocolate coating
Ingredients: 150 g dark chocolate (55% cocoa).

  • 16 cm saucepan without lid – Boiling: Power level 1.

21.2 Heating 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 level9
    – Simmering: Power level 1.

  • 20 cm saucepan with lid, amount: 800 g
    – Heating up: Duration 2 min. 30 sec., power level9
    – Simmering: Power level 1.

21.3 Heating and keeping lentil stew warm
E.g.: Lentil diameter 5–7 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.

21.4 Béchamel sauce
Milk temperature: 7 °C

  • 16 cm saucepan without lid, ingredients: 40 g butter, 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 level7

  3. Once the Béchamel sauce comes to the boil, leave it on the cooking zone for a further two minutes.
    ‒ Simmering: Power level 2

21.5 Cooking 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

21.6 Cooking 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.

21.7 Cooking rice
Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550
Water temperature: 20 °C

  • 16 cm saucepan with lid, ingredients: 125 g longgrain rice, 300 g water and a pinch of salt
    – Heating up: Duration approx. 2 min. 30 sec., power level 9
    – Simmering: Power level 2

  • 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.

21.8 Roasting 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

21.9 Preparing 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 level9
    – Simmering: Power level 7

21.10 Deep-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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