BOSCH PKB6 Robert Hob Instruction Manual

BOSCH PKB6 Robert Hob

Models

Hob PKB6..F17., PKD6..F17., PKF6..F17., PKF6..F17G, PKF65.F17., PKF67.F17., PKN6..F17., PKG6..F17., PKG6..FB1., PKD7..FB1.

Safety precautions

Please read this manual carefully. Please keep the instruction and installation manual as well as the appliance certificate in a safe place for later use or for subsequent owners. Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport. Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under warranty. This appliance is intended for private domestic use and the household environment only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and beverages. The cooking process must be supervised. A short cooking process must be supervised without interruption. Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level. Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example. Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or hob guards. These can cause accidents.
This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards. Children must not play with, on, or around the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised. Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

Risk of fire

• Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
• The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob.
• The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.
• The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Risk of burns!

• The hotplates and surrounding area (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
• The hotplate heats up but the display does not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Risk of electric shock!

• Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
• Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
• A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
• Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Risk of injury!

Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the pan base and the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.

Causes of damage

Caution!

• Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
• Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
• Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
• Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
• Aluminum foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.

Overview

The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage:

ceramic
Scratches| Salt, sugar and sand| Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
| Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.| Check your cookware.
Discolouration| Unsuitable cleaning agents| Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
| Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium)| Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters| Sugar, food with a high sugar content| Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

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.

Energy-saving tips

• Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When cooking without a lid, considerably more energy is required. A glass lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid.
• Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
• The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
• Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires a lot of energy.
• Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
• Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible with your saucepan.
• Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
• Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high.
• Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Getting to know your appliance

The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.

The control panel

Notes

• When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
• Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their effectiveness.
• Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. The electronics could overheat.

The hotplates

Residual heat indicator

The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. If H appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used, for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display changes to œ. The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently.

Setting the hob

• This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.

Switching the hob on and off

• The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
• To switch on: touch the symbol. A signal sounds. The display light above the main switch and the 0 indicators light up. The hob is ready for use.
• To switch off: Touch the symbol until the display light above the main switch and the displays go out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Notes

• The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
• The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time, the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.

Setting a hotplate

Set the desired heat setting on the control panel.

• Heat setting 1 = lowest setting
• Heat setting 9 = highest setting
• Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is marked in the control panel with the û symbol.

Table of cooking times

The following table provides some examples. Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.

Setting the heat setting

The hob must be switched on.

1. Touch the $ symbol to select the hotplate. lights up in the heat setting display, ¬ lights up under the heat setting display.
2. Set the desired heat setting in the control panel.

Changing the heat setting

• Select the hotplate and set the desired heat setting in the control panel.

Switching off the hotplate
Use the symbol to select the hotplate. Set the control panel to 0. After about 10 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears.

Note: The last selected hotplate remains activated. You can set the hotplate without selecting it again.

For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Stir thick liquids occasionally.

| Ongoing cooking setting| Ongoing cooking time in minutes
---|---|---
Heating and keeping warm| |
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)| 1-2| –
Milk| 1.-2.| –
Heating sausages in water| 3-4| –
Defrosting and heating| |
Frozen spinach| 2.-3.| 10-20 min
Frozen goulash| 2.-3.| 20-30 min
Poaching, simmering| |
Dumplings| 4.-5.| 20-30 min
Fish| 4-5| 10-15 min
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce| 1-2| 3-6 min
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce| 3-4| 8-12 min
Boiling, steaming, braising| |
Rice (with double the quantity of water)| 2-3| 15-30 min
Rice pudding| 1.-2.| 35-45 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes| 4-5| 25-30 min
Boiled potatoes| 4-5| 15-25 min
Pasta, noodles| 6-7| 6-10 min
Stew, soups| 3.-4.| 15-60 min
Vegetables| 2.-3.| 10-20 min
Frozen vegetables| 3.-4.| 10-20 min
Cooking in a pressure cooker| 4-5| –
Braising| |
Roulades| 4-5| 50-60 min
Pot roasts| 4-5| 60-100 min
Goulash| 2.-3.| 50-60 min
Frying**| |
Escalope, plain or breaded| 6-7| 6-10 min
Escalope, frozen| 6-7| 8-12 min
Cutlet, plain or breaded**| 6-7| 8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)| 7-8| 8-12 min
Hamburger, rissoles (3 cm thick)| 4.-5.| 30-40 min
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)| 5-6| 10-20 min
Poultry breast, frozen*| 5-6| 10-30 min
Fish and fish fillet, plain| 5-6| 8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded| 6-7| 8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers| 6-7| 8-12 min
Scampi and prawns| 7-8| 4-10 min
Stir fry, frozen| 6-7| 6-10 min
Pancakes| 6-7| consecutively
Omelette| 3.-4.| consecutively
Fried eggs| 5-6| 3-6 min
Deep-fat frying (fry 150-200 g per portion continuously in 1-2 litres oil)| |
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets| 8-9| –
Croquettes| 7-8| –
Meat, e.g. chicken portions| 6-7| –
Fish, breaded or battered| 5-6| –
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered| 5-6| –
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter| 4-5| –

• Ongoing cooking without a lid

** Without lid

*** Turn frequently

| |

Electronic boil start control

The electronic boil start control heats the hotplate using the highest heat setting and then switches down to the simmer setting you have selected.
The time taken for the hotplate to heat up depends on the simmer setting selected.

Setting the electronic boil start control

The electronic boil start control can only be activated in the first 30 seconds after you have switched on the hotplate:

1. Set the desired ongoing cooking setting for the hotplate.
2. Touch the A symbol.

The electronic boil start control is activated. A and the ongoing cooking setting flash alternately. After the food has been brought to the boil, only the ongoing cooking setting remains lit on the display.

Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control

The table below shows which dishes electronic boil start control can be used for. The smaller quantities specified are for the smaller hotplates and the larger quantities are for the larger hotplates. The values given are guidelines.
Stir thick liquids occasionally.

Dish with electronic boil start control| Quantity| Heat setting| Total cooking time in minutes
---|---|---|---
Heating| | |
Stock| 500 ml-1 litre| A 7-8| 4-7 min
Thick soups| 500 ml-1 litre| A 2-3| 3-6 min
Milk| 200-400 ml| A 1-2| 4-7 min
Heating and keeping warm| | |
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)| 400-800 g| A 1-2| –
Defrosting and heating| | |
Frozen spinach| 300-600 g| A 2-3| 10-20 min
Frozen goulash| 500 g-1 kg| A 2-3| 20-30 min
Poaching*| | |
Fish| 300-600 g| A 4-5| 20-25 min
Boiling| | |
Rice (with double the quantity of water)| 125-250 g| A 2-3| 20-25 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water| 750 g-1.5 kg| A 4-5| 30-40 min
Boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water| 750 g-1.5 kg| A 4-5| 20-30 min
Vegetables with 1-3 cups of water| 500 g-1 kg| A 2-3| 15-20 min
Frozen vegetables with 1-3 cups of water| 500 g-1 kg| A 4-5| 15-20 min
Braising| | |
Roulades| x 4| A 4-5| 50-60 min
Pot roasts| 1 kg| A 4-5| 80-100 min
Frying**| | |
Escalope, plain or breaded| 1-2| A 6-7| 8-12 min
Cutlet, plain or breaded| 1-2| A 6-7| 8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)| 1-2| A 7-8| 8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded| 1-2| A 6-7| 8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers| 200-300 g| A 6-7| 8-12 min
Pancakes| | A 6-7| continuous frying

• Ongoing cooking without a lid

** Without lid

| | |

Tips for the electronic boil start control

Electronic boil start control is designed to conserve food’s nutritional value while using little water for cooking.

• Add only approximately 3 cups of water to the food for large hotplates and approximately 2 cups of water for small hotplates.
• Place a lid on the saucepan.
• Electronic boil start control is not suitable for food that is cooked in a large volume of water (e.g. pasta).

Operations Instructions

Childproof lock

You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hotplates.

Switching the child safety lock on and off

• The hob must be switched off.
• To switch on: Touch the symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.
• To switch off: Touch the symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The lock is released.

Automatic childproof lock

This function automatically activates the childproof lock every time you switch the hob off.

Switching on and off

You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on and off in the Basic settings section.

Timer

The timer can be used in two different ways:

• To switch a hotplate off automatically
• As a kitchen timer

Automatic hotplate switch-off

Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically.

Setting the cooking time

The hotplate must be selected and set.

1. Touch the symbol. The display for the desired hotplate lights up 00 lights up on the timer display.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, set the desired cooking time in the settings range.

The cooking time counts down. If you have set a cooking time for more than one hotplate, the cooking time of the selected hotplate is always displayed.

When the time has elapsed

When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off. You will hear an audible signal and ‹‹ lights up in the display for 10 seconds. The display lights up brightly. Touch any symbol. The displays go out and the audible signal ceases.

Changing or cancelling the cooking time

Select the hotplate and touch the symbol. The display lights up brightly. Change the cooking time or set to 00 in the settings range.
Note : You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.

Automatic timer

You can use this function to preselect a cooking time for all hotplates. Each time a hotplate is switched on, the preselected cooking then counts down. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically You can find out how to switch on the automatic timer in the Basic settings section.
Note: You can change the cooking time for a hotplate or switch off the automatic timer for the hotplates. Select the hotplate and touch the symbol. The desired x display lights up brightly. Change the cooking time or set to OO in the settings range.

Kitchen timer

You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes. It runs independently of all the other settings.

Switching on the kitchen timer

You can switch the kitchen timer on in 2 different ways:

• If a hotplate has been selected, touch the symbol twice within 10 seconds.
• If a hotplate has not been selected, touch the 0 symbol. The V display lights up.

Setting the kitchen timer

Set the desired time in the settings range.

When the cooking time has elapsed

After the time has elapsed, you hear an audible signal. ‹‹ lights up in the timer display. The display for the kitchen timer lights up brightly. After 10 seconds, the display switches off.

Displaying the time

Use the symbol to select the kitchen timer. The time is displayed for 10 seconds.

Changing the time

Use the symbol to select the kitchen timer and reset the

Automatic time limit

If a hotplate has been switched on for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limit is activated. The hotplate stops heating. F H and theH/h residual heat indicator flash alternately on the hotplate display. The display goes out when you touch any control. You can make new settings. When the time limit is activated depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours).

Wipe protection

If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is switched on, settings may be altered. To prevent this from happening, your hob has a control panel pause function. Touch the symbol. A signal sounds and the display light above the symbol lights up. The control panel is locked for 30 seconds. You can now wipe over the control panel without altering any settings. Note: The main switch is excluded from the control panel pause function. You can switch off the hob at any time.

Energy consumption display

You can use this function to have the total energy consumption between switching the hob on and off displayed. Once switched off, the energy consumption in kilowatt hours (e.g. 1.08 kWh) is displayed for 10 seconds The accuracy of the display depends, amongst other things, on the voltage quality of the power supply.

The display has not been activated. You can find out how to activate the display in the Basic settings section.

Basic settings

Your appliance has various basic settings. You can adapt these settings to suit your own needs.

Changing the basic settings

The hob must be switched off.

1. Switch on the hob.

2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch the symbol for 4 seconds.
   and ‚ flash alternately in the left-hand display and 0 lights up in the right- hand display.

3. Touch the symbol repeatedly until the desired symbol appears on the left-hand display.

4. Set the desired value on the settings range.

5. Touch the 0 symbol for 4 seconds.
   The setting is activated.

Switching off

To exit the basic setting, switch off the hob with the main switch and make new settings.

Cleaning and care

The information in this section provides help on how best to care for your hob. Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.

Ceramic

Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from burning onto the ceramic. Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently. Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for glass ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging.

Never use:

• Undiluted washing-up liquid
• Detergent intended for dishwashers
• Scouring agents
• Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover
• Abrasive sponges
• High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners

Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our aftersales service or from the e-Shop. Using special sponges to clean glass ceramic achieves great cleaning results.

Hob surround

To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the following instructions:

• Use only hot soapy water.
• Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
• Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents.
• Do not use the glass scraper.

Rectifying faults

Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the notes in the table before calling the aftersales service. The electronics of your hob are underneath the control panel. For various reasons, the temperature in this area may rise sharply. In order that the electronics do not overheat, the hotplates are switched off as and when necessary. The F2 F4 F5 display appears alternately with the H or h oe residual heat indicator

After-sales service

Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.

E number and FD number:

Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate. Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free of charge, even during the warranty period. Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.

To book an engineer visit and product advice

• GB 0344 892 8979
  • Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
• IE 01450 2655
  • 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.

Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances

Test dishes

This table has been produced for test institutes to facilitate the testing of our appliances. The data in the table refers to our accessory cookware from Schulte Ufer (4-part induction pot set HEZ 390042) with the following dimensions:

• Saucepan dia.16 cm, 1.2 litres, for 14.5 cm dia. single-circuit hotplate
• Cooking pot dia. 16 cm, 1.7 litres, for 14.5 cm dia. singlecircuit hotplate
• Cooking pot dia. 22 cm, 4.2 litres, for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate
• Frying pan dia. 24 cm, for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate

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