User manual BOSCH PKE645V14E

[. . . ] 6 Produktinfo Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www. bosch-home. com and in the online shop www. bosch-eshop. com 2 Ø = cm m Safety information Please read this instruction manual carefully. Please keep the instruction manual, installation instructions and the appliance certificate in a safe place. If the appliance changes owners, this documentation should always be included. [. . . ] Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic Lift the pots and pans when moving them. Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper. 3 Environmental protection Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. Tips for saving energy Environmental protection This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE ­ waste electrical and electronic equipment). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable. Always use the right lid for the pan in question. The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are placed on the hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note: Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the top of the pan. 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 Hotplate control for heat setting adjustment Activation power setting for the halogen hotplate Activation ð dual-circuit hotplate 9 8 1 28 6 5 4 3 9 7 1 28 6 5 4 3 9 7 1 28 6 5 4 3 9 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 7 The hotplates Hotplate $ ð < < Single-circuit hotplate Dual-circuit hotplate Halogen hotplate Halogen hotplate with power setting To activate: turn the hotplate control clockwise to ð. Note: do not look into the halogen light as the glare may dazzle the eyes. To switch off: turn the hotplate control from the power setting to the desired heat setting. Activating and deactivating Hotplate and residual heat indicators The hotplate and residual heat indicators e light up when a hotplate is warm: Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm. Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate. You can use the residual heat to save energy, e. g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate. 4 Setting the hob This section informs you how to set the hotplates. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting The symbol in the display panel indicates the hotplate to which the display relates, e. g. Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting. Switching the hob on and off You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls. Setting a hotplate Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls. 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. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Ongoing cooking setting Melting Chocolate, cooking chocolate, gelatine Butter Heating and keeping warm Stew (e. g. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]