Bosch PIT...F SERIES, Instruction Manual

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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show
those which are still hot. Avoid touching them when this
indicator is lit.
Although the hob is switched off, the indicator
œ
or
•
will
remain on for as long as the hotplate is hot.
If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off, the
indicator
œ
or
•
and the selected power level will appear
alternately.
Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.
Turning the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off using the main switch.
To turn on: press the
%
symbol. A beep sounds. The indicator
located next to the main switch and the
‹
indicators of the
hotplates light up. The hob is ready for use.
To turn 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.
Notes
■
The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates are
switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■
The settings are memorised for 4 seconds after the hob has
been turned off. If the hotplate is switched back on within this
time then the previous settings will be applied.
Setting the hotplate
Select the power level required with the 1 to 9 symbols.
Power level 1 = minimum power
Power level 9 = maximum power
Each power level has an intermediate level. This level is marked
with the
Ú
symbol in the programming zone.
Selecting the hotplate
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Touch the
$
symbol or
ø
for the required hotplate.
‹
lights up in the display and the
¬
symbol lights up
underneath.
2.
Then select the required heat setting from the settings range.
The heat setting is set.
Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and then press the symbol for the desired
power level. To select an intermediate level, press the
Ú
symbol
that is between the power level symbols.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and set it to
‹
in the programming panel.
The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
Notes
■
If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the selected
power level flashes. After a certain time has elapsed, the
hotplate switches off.
■
If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before switching on
the hob, it will be detected within 20 seconds of pressing the
main switch and the hotplate will be selected automatically.
Once detected, select the power level within the next
20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one will be
detected when switching it on.
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.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
Power level Cooking time
Melting
Chocolate, chocolate coating 1-1. -
Butter, honey, gelatin 1-2 -
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils) 1.-2 -
Milk** 1.-2. -
Sausages heated in water** 3-4 -
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently