BOSCH PVW8F Induction Hob Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Bosch

PVW8F Induction Hob
Instruction Manual
Induction hob
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Information for Use

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Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information

Read this instruction manual carefully.
Keep the instructions, the appliance pass 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. 4000 m above sea level.

Do not use the appliance:

With an external timer or a separate remote control. This does not apply if operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off.

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.
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 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. Food may catch fire.
▶ The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.

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.
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
▶ Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Metal objects on the hob quickly become very hot.
▶ Never place metal objects (such as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the hob.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If metallic objects come into contact with the fan that is located on the underside of the hob, this may cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not store long, pointed metallic objects in the drawers below the hob.

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.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
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.
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.

Avoiding material damage

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

Damage	Cause	Action
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 alu- minium base.| Use suitable cookware that is in a good con-dition.
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 ac- cessories or other hard or pointed objects.| When cooking, do not hit the glass or let objects fall onto the hob.
Scratches, discolour- ation| Rough cookware bases or moving the cook- ware 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 appli- ance| Cooking with frozen cookware.| Never use frozen cookware.
Damage to the cook- ware 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.

ATTENTION!
A fan is located on the underside of this hob.
▶ If a drawer is located on the underside of the hob, do not store any small or pointed objects, paper or tea towels in it. These objects may be sucked in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
▶ There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm between the contents of the drawer and the fan entry point.

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.
If you use an ongoing power level that is too high, you will waste energy.
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 12.

Cookware	Materials	Properties
Recommended cook- ware	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 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.

5.2 Control panel
Individual details, such as colour and shape, may differ from the figure. BOSCH PVW8F Induction Hob - figure

Notes

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

Selection sensors
When you switch on the hob, the controls that are available at this time light up.

Sensor

| Function
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| Main switch
| Settings range
| Select a cooking zone
| Power Boost
| Combi Zone
| Move Mode
| Switch-off timer / Timer
| Childproof lock
| Wipe protection

Depending on the status of the hob, the displays for the cooking zones and the various activated and available functions also light up.

5.3 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.

Area	Highest power level
A 18 cm diameter	Power level 9
PowerBoost	1800 W

5.4 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
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O/□

| Single-circuit cooking zone
| Combi cooking zone → Page 8

5.5 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.

Basic operation

6.1 Switching on the hob
▶ Touch .
An audible signal sounds and the display beside it lights up.
The hob is ready for use.

ReStart
▶ If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of switching it off, the hob operates with the settings that were previously set.

6.2 Switching the hob off
▶ Touch until the displays go out.
a All cooking zones are switched off.
Note: If all of the cooking zones are switched off for longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically switched off.

6.3 Setting the power level in the cooking zones
The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are displayed from 1 to 9 with intermediate values. Select the best power level for the food and the planned cooking process.

Touch to select the cooking zone.
a The display lights up and the – symbol lights up underneath it.
Select the required power level in the settings range.
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

Select the cooking zone.
Select the required power level in the settings area or set it to .
a The cooking zone’s power level changes or the cooking zone switches itself off and the residual heat indicator appears.

6.4 Cooking tips

When heating up puree, cream soups or thick sauces, stir occasionally.
To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power level as soon as you see steam escaping. The cooking result is not affected by the steam escaping.
After cooking, place a lid on the cookware until you serve the dish.
To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients will be lost. The kitchen timer enables you to set the optimal cooking time.
Ensure that the oil does not smoke.
To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after the other.
Some items of cookware may reach high temperatures while the food is cooking. You should therefore use oven gloves.
You can find recommendations for energy-efficient cooking under → “Saving energy”, Page 4

Cooking recommendations
The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for which food. The cooking time ( min ) may vary de- pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.

min

Melting

Without lid
Preheat to power level 8 – 8.

| | min
---|---|---
Chocolate coating| 1 – 1.|
Butter, honey, gelatine| 1 – 2|
Heating and keeping warm| |
Stew, e.g. lentil stew| 1. – 2| –
Milk’| 1. – 2.| –
Boiled sausages’| 3 – 4| –
Defrosting and heating| |
Spinach, frozen| 3 – 4| 15 – 25
Goulash, frozen| 3 – 4| 35 – 55
Poaching, simmering| |
Potato dumplings ‘| 4. – 5.| 20 – 30
Fish’| 4 – 5| 10 – 15
White sauces, e.g.| 1 – 2| 3 – 6
Whisked sauces, e.g.
Hollandaise sauce| 3 – 4| 8 – 12
Boiling, steaming, braising| |
Rice, with double the volume of water| 2. – 3.| 15 – 30
Rice pudding ‘| 2 – 3| 30 – 40
Unpeeledboiled pots| 4. – 5.| 25 – 35
Boiled potatoes| 4. – 5.| 15 – 30
Pasta ‘| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Stew| 3. – 4.| 120 – 180
Soups| 3. – 4.| 15 – 60
Vegetables| 2. – 3.| 10 – 20
Vegetables, frozen| 3. – 4.| 7 – 20
Stew in a pressure cooker| 4. – 5.| –
Stewing| |
Rolled roasting joint| 4 – 5| 50 – 65
Pot roast| 4 – 5| 60 – 100
Goulash ‘| 3 – 4| 50 – 60
Braising/frying with a small amount of fat| |
1 Without lid
2 Preheat to power level 8 – 8.| |
| | min
---|---|---
Escalope, plain or breaded| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Escalope, frozen| 6 – 7| 6 – 12
Chops, plain or breaded| 6 – 7| 8 – 12
Steak (3 cm thick)| 7 – 8| 8 – 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)| 5 – 6| 10 – 20
Poultry breast, frozen| 5 – 6| 10 – 30
Rissoles (3 cm thick)| 4. – 5.| 20 – 30
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)| 6 – 7| 10 – 20
Fish and fish fillet, plain| 5 – 6| 8 – 20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded| 6 – 7| 8 – 20
Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers| 6 – 7| 8 – 15
Prawns and scampi| 7 – 8| 4 – 10
Sautéing fresh vegetables and mushrooms| 7 – 8| 10 – 20
Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in strips Asian-style| 7 – 8| 15 – 20
Frozen dishes, e.g. stir-fries| 6 – 7| 6 – 10
Pancakes, cooked one after the other| 6. – 7.| –
Omelette (cooked one after the other)| 3. – 4.| 3 – 10
Fried eggs| 5 – 6| 3 – 6
Deep-frying, 150-200 g per portion in 1-2 I oil, deep-fat fried in portions’| |
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets| 8 – 9| –
Croquettes, frozen| 7 – 8|
Meat, e.g. chicken portions| 6 – 7|
Fish, breaded or battered| 6 – 7| –
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded, beer-battered or tempura| 6 – 7| –
Small baked items, e.g. dough- nuts, battered fruit| 4 – 5| –
1 Without lid
2 Preheat to power level 8 – 8.| |

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 functio 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.

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

7.2 Switching on CombiZone

Select one of the two cooking zones and set the power level.
Press
lights up and the power level appears on the display for the lower cooking zone.
The function is switched on.

7.3 Switching off CombiZone
▶ Touch
The function has been deactivated.
The two cooking zones now operate independently of one another.

MoveMode

Allows the power level of one item of cookware to be changed by moving it from one cooking zone to another. This is intended in particular for cooking with one item of cookware.

8.1 Positioning and moving the cookware
Only use one item of cookware. Occupy one cooking zone and move it from one zone to another according to the required power level.
Every cooking zone has a preset power level:

Front section = power level .
Rear section = power level .

You can change the standard setting for the default power levels. You can find out how to do this in the “Basic settings” section

8.2 Switching on MoveMode

Select one of the two cooking zones.
Touch
and the power level for the cooking zone on which the cookware is located will light up brighter.
The function is switched on.
Note: You can change the power levels of the zones during cooking.

8.3 Switching off MoveMode
▶ Touch
The function has been deactivated.
Note: If the power level for one of the two cooking zones is set to , the function is deactivated within approx. 10 seconds.

Time-setting options

Your hob has various functions for setting the cooking time:

Switch-off timer
Timer

9.1 Switch-off timer
Allows you to program a cooking time for one or more cooking zones. Once the time has elapsed, the cooking zone is automatically switched off.

Switching on Switch-off timer

Select the cooking zone and the power level.
Press .
in the cooking zone lights up.
Set the time on the control panel.
‒ To set a cooking time of less than 10 minutes, always touch 0 before you select the required value.
The cooking time begins to count down.
A signal tone sounds once the time has elapsed.
Press .
The displays go out and the signal tone stops.

Changing or switching off Switch-off timer

Select the cooking zone and then touch .
In the settings range, change the cooking time or set to to delete the time.

9.2 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 cooking zones.
Switching on Timer

Press repeatedly until lights up.
Set the desired time in the settings range.
The time now starts to elapse.
A signal tone sounds once the time has elapsed.
Press .
The displays go out and the signal tone stops.

Changing or switching off the Timer

Press repeatedly until lights up.
In the settings area, change the time or set to to delete the time.

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.

10.1 Switching on PowerBoost
Requirement: In the combi zone, the PowerBoost function can only be activated if you are using the two cooking zones independently of each other.

Select the cooking zone.
Touch . The display lights up.
The function is switched on.

10.2 Switching off PowerBoost

Select the cooking zone.
Touch . The display goes out and the cooking zone switches back to the power level.
The function has been deactivated.

Note: In certain circumstances, this function may switch itself off automatically in order to protect the electronic elements inside the hob.

Childproof lock

The hob is equipped with a childproof lock. This prevents children from switching on the hob.
11.1 Switching on Childproof lock
Requirement: The hob must be switched off.
▶ Touch and hold for 4 seconds.
The display beside lights up for 10 seconds.
The hob is locked.

11.2 Switching off Childproof lock

▶ Touch and hold for 4 seconds.
The lock is released.
11.3 Automatic childproof lock
You can also activate the childproof lock automatically every time the hob is switched off.
You can find out how to switch the function on and off in the “Basic settings” section → Page 11.

Wipe protection

Allows the control panel to be locked for cleaning so that the settings are not inadvertently adjusted. The lock has no effect on the main switch.

12.1 Switching on Wipe protection
▶ touch . A signal sounds.
The control panel remains locked for 35 seconds. A signal tone sounds 5 seconds before the appliance is switched off.

12.2 Switching off Wipe protection
To switch off the function early:
▶ touch .
The control panel is unlocked.

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.

Basic settings

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

Display	Setting	Value
Childproof lock	– Manual.¹

Automatic.
– Switched off.
| Audible signals| – 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.
| Energy consumption display
Shows the total energy consumption between switching the hob on and off in kWh.
The accuracy of the display depends on various factors such as the voltage quality of the power supply.| – Switched off.¹
– Switched on.
| Automatic switch-off of the cooking zones.| – switched off.¹
– – minutes until the appliance switches off automatically.
| Duration of the timer end signal tone| – 10 seconds¹
– 30 seconds
– 1 minute
| Power limitation
Enables the total power of the hob to be limited, if necessary, based on the conditions of your electrical installation. The available settings 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 displayed and you cannot select a higher power level.| – Switched off. Maximum power of the hob¹.
– 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.
| MoveMode
Allows the default power levels to be changed.| – Preset power level for the front cooking zone.
– Preset power level for the rear cooking zone.
| Cookware test
You can use this function to test the quality of the cookware.| – Not suitable.
– Not optimal.
– Suitable.
| Restoring factory settings| – Individual settings¹.
– Factory settings.

1 Factory setting

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

To switch on the hob, touch .
Within the next 10 seconds, press and hold for 4 seconds.
Product information|

Display

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

The first four displays provide the product information. To call up the individual displays, touch the control panel.

Touch to access the basic settings.
and light up as a presetting.
Touch repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
Select the required setting in the settings area.
Touch and hold for 4 seconds.
The settings are saved.

14.3 Discarding changes to the basic settings
▶ Touch ****.
All changes are discarded and not saved.

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 11

15.1 Carrying out Cookware test

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.
Call up the basic settings and select .
Touch the settings area. The display flashes in the cooking zones.
The test is running.
After 20 seconds, the result appears in the cooking zone displays.

15.2 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. To activate this function, touch the settings range.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

16.1 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

16.2 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, plastic or aluminium foil on it.

Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent.
Tip: You can achieve good cleaning results using a special sponge for glass ceramic.

16.2 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, plastic or aluminium foil on it.

Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent.
Tip: You can achieve good cleaning results using a special sponge for glass ceramic.

16.3 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Note: Do not use a glass scraper.

Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Dry with a soft cloth.

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.

17.1 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.

17.2 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
| 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 again.
| 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.

17.3 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

Find out here how to dispose of old appliances correctly.

18.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
▶ 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.

Customer Service

If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact 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.
19.1 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 lower section of the hob.

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 11
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.

20.1 Melting the chocolate coating
Ingredients: 150 g dark chocolate (55% cocoa).

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

20.2 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 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.

20.3 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.

20.4 Bechamel 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 bechamel sauce

Melt the butter, stir in the flour and salt, and heat up the mixture.
‒ Heating up: Duration 6 min., power level 2
Add the milk to the roux and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
‒ Heating up: Duration 6 min. 30 sec., power level 7
Once the bechamel sauce comes to the boil, leave it on the cooking zone for a further two minutes.
‒ Simmering: Power level 2

20.5 Cooking rice pudding with the lid on
Milk temperature: 7 °C

Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Heat up without a lid. Stir after heating for 10 min.
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

20.6 Cooking rice pudding without a lid
Milk temperature: 7 °C

Add the ingredients to the milk and heat the mixture up while stirring continuously.
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.

20.7 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.

20.8 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

20.9 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 level 9
– Simmering: Power level 7

20.10 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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