User manual BOSCH PKQ645V14E

[. . . ] Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. Wet saucepan bases and hotplates Risk of injury!Steam pressure may build up if there is liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. This may cause the pan to jump suddenly. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry. [. . . ] 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. Cooking without the lid requires four times as much energy. Using cookware with uneven bases increases energy consumption. 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. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan. Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A larger, less full saucepan requires more energy. It also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables. Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible. 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. To switch off: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the ð symbol to 0. Note: do not look into the halogen light as the glare may dazzle the eyes. To activate: turn the hotplate control to the G setting. 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. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. [. . . ] Do not use the glass scraper. 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. [. . . ]