Bosch PIL6..R1 Series, Instruction Manual

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Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.
Switching the hotplate on and off
The range is turned on and off using the main switch.
To switch on: press the
% symbol. The indicator next to the
main switch and the
‹
indicators light up. The range is ready
for use.
To switch off: press the
%
symbol until the indicators go out. All
hotplates are turned off. The residual heat indicator will remain
lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.
Note:
The range switches off automatically when all the
hotplates have been turned off for more than 20 seconds.
Set the hotplate
Select the required power level with the + and - symbols.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked
with a dot.
Setting the power level
The range should be switched on.
1.
Press the μ symbol several times until the ‹ indicator of the
required hotplate lights up.
2.
Within the next 5 seconds, press the
+
or
-
symbol.The basic
setting appears:
+
symbol, power level 1.
-
symbol, power level 9.
3.
To change the power level: select the hotplate and press the
+
or
-
symbol until the required power level appears.
To switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and then press the
+
or
-
symbol until ‹
symbol appears.
The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
Note:
If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time, the hotplate
switches off.
Cooking guidelines table
The table below contains some examples.
Cooking times depend on the power level, type, weight and
quality of the food. As such they are approximate.
Power levels affect cooking results.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
Power level Cooking time
(minutes)
Melt
Chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey 1-1. -
Gelatine 1-1. -
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils) 1-2 -
Milk** 1.-2. -
Sausages heated in water** 3-4 -
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach 2.-3. 5-15 min
Frozen goulash 2.-3. 20-30 min
Slow cooking, simmering
Potato dumplings 4.-5.* 20-30 min
Fish 4-5* 10-15 min
White sauces (e.g., bechamel) 1-2 3-6 min
Whipped sauces (e.g., Bearnaise, Hollandaise) 3-4 8-12 min
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered