BOSCH PEE68.CA1 Electric Hob Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH PEE68.CA1 Electric Hob Instruction Manual

PEE68.CA1

8Intended use

Read these instructions 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 besupervised. 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.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.
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 15 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.

(Important safety information

: Warning – 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.
Do not use hob covers here.They can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering.

: Warning – 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.
It is only allowed to use safety devices, e.g. hob guards, which have been approved by ourselves. Unsuitable safety devices or hob guards may result in accidents.

: Warning – Risk of electric shock!

If the appliance has a Schuko plug, you will need to connect the appliance to a suitable adapter to ensure earthing protection in Danish plugs. Such an adapter (up to a max. of 13 Amperes) can be acquired through the Technical Assistance Service (code 616581).
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker 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.

: Warning – 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.

*Getting to know your appliance

You can find the hob dimensions in the overview of models. ~ Page 2

The control panel

Each control knob shows the hotplate that it controls.

Electric hobs

Before using for the first time

To remove the new smell, switch the hotplates on to full power for five minutes, one by one, without placing any pans on top. Do not switch more than one hotplate on at a time. At this point it is normal to notice smoke and odours, but these will disappear over time.

Caution!

Do not operate the hotplates without placing pans on top, except during this initial heating phase.

Operation

Switching on

Turn the control knob anticlockwise to the required setting. The operation indicator will light up.
Setting 1: low power. Setting 9: full power.
Note: It is recommended to start cooking on full power and then to use intermediate power levels after a few minutes.

Switching off

Turn the control knob clockwise to the off setting. The operation indicator will switch off.

Residual heat

The electric hob can be switched off slightly before the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving energy.

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent cookware damage:

Use pans which are suitably sized for the The diameter of the base of the pan should match that of the hotplate, and should not be smaller.
Use a pan with thick flat base.
Do not use damaged pans that do not sit on the hotplate in a stable
Place the pan in the centre of the Otherwise it could tip over.
Always use the pan lids when
Do not strike the hob and do not place excessive weight on it.
Pans should be placed on the hob
Do not cover the hob with aluminium foil or similar products when This could damage the hob.
Do not allow liquids to boil over onto the hob and Use deep pans when cooking with large quantities of liquid.
The hob must be kept Salt water and wet pans can damage the hob. Do not cook with wet pans.

Electric hobs

Before using for the first time

To remove the new smell, switch the hotplates on to full power for five minutes, one by one, without placing any pans on top. Do not switch more than one hotplate on at a time. At this point it is normal to notice smoke and odours, but these will disappear over time.

Caution!

Do not operate the hotplates without placing pans on top, except during this initial heating phase.

Operation

Switching on

Turn the control knob anticlockwise to the required setting. The operation indicator will light up.
Setting 1: low power. Setting 9: full power.
Note: It is recommended to start cooking on full power and then to use intermediate power levels after a few minutes.

Switching off

Turn the control knob clockwise to the off setting. The operation indicator will switch off.

Residual heat

The electric hob can be switched off slightly before the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving energy.

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent cookware damage:

Use pans which are suitably sized for the The diameter of the base of the pan should match that of the hotplate, and should not be smaller.
Use a pan with thick flat base.
Do not use damaged pans that do not sit on the hotplate in a stable
Place the pan in the centre of the Otherwise it could tip over.
Always use the pan lids when
Do not strike the hob and do not place excessive weight on it.
Pans should be placed on the hob
Do not cover the hob with aluminium foil or similar products when This could damage the hob.
Do not allow liquids to boil over onto the hob and Use deep pans when cooking with large quantities of liquid.
The hob must be kept Salt water and wet pans can damage the hob. Do not cook with wet pans.

4Customer service

When contacting our Technical Assistance Service, please provide the product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) of the appliance. This information is given on the specifications plate located on the lower section of the hob and on the label in the user manual.
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.

Warranty conditions

In the unlikely event that the appliance is damaged or does not meet your expectations in terms of quality, please inform us as soon as possible. For the warranty to be valid, the appliance must not have been tampered with, or used inappropriately.
The applicable warranty conditions are those set out by the company’s representative office in the country of purchase. Detailed information is available from retail outlets. Proof of purchase must be presented to obtain the benefits of the warranty.
We reserve the right to introduce changes.

7Environmental protection

If the ) symbol is shown on the specifications plate, bear in mind the following instructions:

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.
The packaging of your appliance has been manufactured using only the materials which are strictly necessary to guarantee efficient protection during transport. These materials are 100% recyclable, thus reducing the environmental impact. You can also contribute to caring for the environment by following the advice below:

Dispose of the packaging in the appropriate recycling bin.
Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you disable it. Contact your local authority to find out the address of your nearest recycling centre to dispose of your appliance.
Do not pour used oil down the Collect it in a sealed container and take it to an appropriate collection point or, failing that, place it in the rubbish bin (it will end up in a controlled dump; this is probably not the best option, but it will avoid contaminating ground water).

Thank you for buying a Bosch Home Appliance!

**** Register your new device on MyBosch now and profit directly from:

Expert tips & tricks for your appliance
Warranty extension options
Discounts for accessories & spare-parts
Digital manual and all appliance data at hand
Easy access to Bosch Home Appliances Service

Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: [www.bosch-

home.com/welcome](http://www.bosch-home.com/welcome)

Looking for help? You’ll find it here.

**** Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, need help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts.
Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you:www.bosch- home.com/service
Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory.