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Functions and operation

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Increasing the power level

X

X

Turn the knob ring clockwise

Reducing the power level

X

X

Turn the knob ring anticlockwise

6.3.3  Cooktop power setting

When the power setting is activated, maximum cooking zone 

power is available for a predefined time. 

 

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Never heat up oil, fat and the like on this power setting. 

The bottom of the pan can overheat due to the high 

power output.

 

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On the cooktop PKCH3 the power setting corresponds to 

the Hyper setting.

Activating the power setting for a cooking zone

X

X

Turn the knob ring clockwise to power setting 

P

.

 

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After 10 minutes, the power setting is automatically 

switched back to power level 9.

Deactivating the power setting early

X

O

Setting another power level for the cooking zone with the 

power setting active

6.4  Function menu

 

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Every appliance offers different additional functions. 

These can be selected and activated via a function menu. 

Only the functions available for each type of appliance 

are shown in the corresponding function menu.

Function menu on Hyper and HiLight cooktops 

A total of 4 additional functions are available on HiLight and 

Hyper cooktops (cooktops with radiant heating elements):

Menu item

Description

o

Additional ring switching

v

Heat retention function (3 levels)

t

Timer function (automatic cut-off)

A

Automatic heat up function

Tab. 6.2 

Function menu on Hyper and HiLight cooktops

Calling up the function menu

Fig. 6.8 

Accessing a cooktop function menu 

 

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If all connected appliances are switched off (= power 

level 0), the whole system is automatically switched off 

after 10 seconds.

The cooktop was switched on

X

O

H

 is shown in the control knob display for previously active 

and still hot cooking zones (residual heat indicator).

X

O

If there is no longer any residual heat, the display will switch 

off after 10 seconds. 

6.3  Operating the cooktops

 

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The full range of functions is only available for BORA 

Professional 3.0 system cooktops in combination with the 

cooktop extractors PKA3/PKA3AB and PKAS3/PKAS3AB.

 

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Clean the cooking zones before using the cooktop for the 

first time (see the Cleaning chapter).

6.3.1  General operating instructions for cooktops

Cooktops are operated with 2 control knobs. 

There are 9 power levels, an optional power setting and various 

functions available for each cooking zone.

Each cooking zone has its own control knob. The front cooking 

zone is controlled using the left-hand knob and the rear cooking 

zone with the right-hand knob. 

1

2

Fig. 6.6 

Cooking zone indicator

[1] 

active front cooking zone

[2] 

active rear cooking zone

6.3.2  Setting cooking zone power levels

The power levels are controlled by turning the knob ring to the 

desired power level (electronic power adjustment).

Fig. 6.7 

Setting cooking zone power levels

X

O

The selected power level is shown in the power display on the 

control knob that has been touched.

Summary of Contents for PKCH3

Page 1: ...EN PKCH3UMIMEN 100 www bora com Operating and installation instructions PKCH3 BORA Pro Hyper cooktop 1 ring 2 ring 1 2 2 1044094 36...

Page 2: ...Changing active timers 27 Switching the timer off early 27 Time lapsed 27 6 4 4 Automatic heat up function 27 Activating the automatic heat up function 27 Deactivating the automatic heat up function e...

Page 3: ...7 4 Cleaning the control knobs 29 Cleaning the knob ring 29 Cleaning the touch surface and the knob housing 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 9 Decommissioning disassembly and disposal 31 9 1 Decommissioning 3...

Page 4: ...for the first time Other documents apply alongside these instructions Please by all means adhere to all documents that form part of the scope of delivery Assembly and installation may only be carried...

Page 5: ...onsible for the safe use of the appliance cleaning and maintenance Improper use can lead to personal injury and damage to property 2 1 Use as intended The appliance is solely intended for preparing fo...

Page 6: ...onductor system that has been installed in line with regulations Ensure that this basic safety precaution is met DANGER Risk of electric shock or injury from damaged surfaces The underlying electronic...

Page 7: ...e place which is practical and safe 2 4 1 Safety instructions for cooktop installation DANGER Risk of electric shock from incorrect mains connection Connecting the appliance to the mains incorrectly p...

Page 8: ...the fire using a pan lid or a fire blanket for example DANGER Danger of explosion caused by flammable liquids Flammable liquids in the vicinity of a cooktop can explode and cause serious injury X X Do...

Page 9: ...ical personnel X X Before any repair work safely disconnect the appliance from the mains supply WARNING Risk of injury or damage from improper repairs Incorrect components can lead to personal injury...

Page 10: ...ower consumption 5 1 kW Fuse protection 2 x 16 A Dimensions width x depth x height 370 x 540 x 73 mm Weight incl accessories packaging 8 7 kg Cooktop Power levels 1 9 Hyper level 2 ring additional swi...

Page 11: ...cooktop front cooking zone 5 Control knob for right cooktop rear cooking zone X X Observe all safety and warning information during operation see the Safety chapter 4 1 Control knob How it works The c...

Page 12: ...g can be used in order to quickly heat up large quantities of water If the power setting is activated the cooking zones will run at extra high power After 10 minutes the cooking zone is automatically...

Page 13: ...p is operated without a cooktop extractor removal of the knob ring can prevent the appliance from being switched on accidentally or without permission X X Pay attention to the cookware base The bottom...

Page 14: ...Safety chapter X X Follow the enclosed manufacturer s information 5 1 General installation instructions i i The appliances must not be installed above cooling devices dishwashers stoves ovens washing...

Page 15: ...be fitted in such a way that it can be removed for maintenance work O O to ensure sufficient cooktop ventilation a minimum distance of 15 mm to the bottom edge of the cooktop is to be observed O O Th...

Page 16: ...dimensions i i All dimensions are shown from the front edge of the front cover Worktop overhang 60 74 14 x Fig 5 4 Worktop overhang X X Please note the worktop overhang x when creating the worktop cu...

Page 17: ...r 3 cooktops 2 cooktop extractors and 2 sockets 1 Boreholes for socket x 2 external 2 Bore holes for control knobs x 8 3 Cooktop x 3 4 Cooktop extractor x 2 5 Worktop 6 Fixed front panel Cooktops cook...

Page 18: ...ut 3 X X Align the cooktop 2 exactly X X For a normal installation please note that the ports for the control knobs and the automatic extractor function 1 are at the front i i The connection cables sh...

Page 19: ...ate the cooktop 180 X X For the installation proceed as described above X X Change the installation direction in the configuration menu see Configuration menu i i If installation is rotated by 180 the...

Page 20: ...n see the Safety chapter O O The plug for the power supply must be accessible following installation O O If the power supply cable has been damaged this must be replaced i i The appliance components a...

Page 21: ...ker before connecting the cooktop X X Secure the main switch automatic circuit breaker against being switched back on without permission X X Make sure the power to the appliance is disconnected X X On...

Page 22: ...ed at any time later on i i You can see precise instructions on the basic configuration and all necessary information in the Configuration menu chapter of the operating instructions X X Follow the ins...

Page 23: ...power level 0 O O Any active additional functions will be deactivated and the appliance will be switched off X X Observe all safety and warning information during operation see the Safety chapter 6 1...

Page 24: ...c heat up function Tab 6 2 Function menu on Hyper and HiLight cooktops Calling up the function menu Fig 6 8 Accessing a cooktop function menu i i If all connected appliances are switched off power lev...

Page 25: ...r level e g 5 or 5 or 5 Deactivating additional rings X X Repeat the above steps but select fewer active rings in the function menu O O The cooking session is continued at the set power level with the...

Page 26: ...cooking zone O O The control knob display shows the time to be set beginning at 000 and the timer symbol O O If no time is set within 4 seconds the timer is deactivated The control knob display goes b...

Page 27: ...eset to the previously set level The system automatically determines the heating time depending on the power level set PKCH3 Power level continuous cooking level Cooking times in min sec 1 01 00 2 03...

Page 28: ...safety and warning information see the Safety chapter X X Follow the enclosed manufacturer s information X X When conducting scheduled cleaning and maintenance ensure that the cooktop and cooktop ext...

Page 29: ...ner and degreaser in one X X Rinse the knob ring with hot water X X Clean the knob ring with a soft brush X X Rinse the knob ring well after cleaning X X Dry the knob ring carefully X X Place the dry...

Page 30: ...s off automatically A cooking zone has been in operation too long Put the cooking zone back into operation see the Operation chapter The overheating protection has tripped see the Appliance descriptio...

Page 31: ...were necessary for them to function properly and safely These can damage human health or the environment if disposed of improperly or incorrectly handled X X Never put your old appliance in domestic...

Page 32: ...rranty are O O BORA products that were not sold by authorised BORA dealers or from BORA trained salespeople O O Damage caused by non adherence to the operating instructions including product care and...

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