User manual BOSCH PKE691E02E

[. . . ] If there are fractures, flaws or cracks in the glass ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock. Switch off the hotplate if the hotplate heats up but the indicator is not working. If the hob switches itself off and can then no longer be used, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box and call the after sales service. [. . . ] Switch on the hob using the @ main switch. Activating the childproof lock 1. Touch the main @ switch for at least 5 seconds. After this time has elapsed, the § indicator lights up for 10 seconds then goes out. Operating the hob To switch on, touch the @ main switch for more than 4 seconds. Proceed in the same manner as for activating the childproof lock. Deactivating the childproof lock 10 Locking the hob once off You can lock the hob on a single occasion, if for example, small children are visiting: The hob must be switched off. The child proof locks could be activated or deactivated unintentionally when the appliance is cleaned using water or as a result of spillages or objects covering the main switch @. Unlocking once off locking Important Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. This is marked by a dot. The + and - control panels Settings The hob must be switched on. 1. Touch the + or - symbol in the next 5 seconds. The basic setting will appear: + symbol = heat setting 9 - symbol = heat setting 4 3. To change the heat setting: Touch the + or - symbol until the desired heat setting appears. Changing the heat setting: Switching off the hotplate. You can change the heat setting at any time. From power level 9 you can easily reach level 0 by touching the + symbol twice . The hotplate switches off and the residual heat indicator appears after approximately 5 seconds. 12 Table The following table provides a few examples. The diameter of the bases of the saucepans and pots should match the size of the hotplate. Note: Ovenware manufacturers often give the diameter of the top of the saucepan. A larger, less full saucepan requires more energy. Using a lid Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a suitable lid. Cooking without a lid requires much more energy. 14 Cooking with small quantities of water Lowering the heat setting Cook with small quantities of water This saves energy and helps vegetables to retain vitamins and minerals. Switch down to a lower heat setting in good time. Rapid pre-heating This function can be used when you want to heat something up to the maximum temperature quickly and then switch to a steady lower temperature automatically. How to program Example: you want to use the power level e as the lower steady temperature All the hotplates are fitted with this function. Touch both the + and - symbols at the same time. The light will flash on and off and show alternatively A and the power level (e. g. 4). After the corresponding amount of time has passed the hotplate will automatically switch to the level selected (e. g. 4). The rapid pre-heating function has now finished and has switched off. 15 Automatic time limiter If a hotplate is in constant use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limiter will be activated. The time at which the time restriction is activated de pends on the heat setting (1 to 10 hours). Care and cleaning Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Care Clean your hob using a protective/care product for glass ceramic. It makes cleaning easier. Cleaning glass ceramic Cleaning agents Clean the hob after each use. Water marks can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar. 16 Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not use: Abrasive sponges, scouring pads or aggressive cleaning agents, such as oven spray or stain remover. [. . . ] To continue cooking touch any sensor. Visual indication F0 Fault An internal error was produced while the hob was working. F2 The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. F4 F8 The cooking zone has been working at a high power and continuously for too long. The cooking hob is not well connected. U400 Disconnect the cooking hob from the mains. If the indication continues, notify the technical assistance service. 19 Packaging and old appliances Disposing in an environmentally responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ]