Bosch PKN8 D17 Series, Instruction Manual

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5
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
Notes
■
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is
activated.
■
Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their
effectiveness.
■
Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. The
electronics could overheat.
The hotplates
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each
hotplate.
If
•
appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used,
for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking
chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display
changes to
œ
. The display remains lit until the hotplate has
cooled sufficiently.
Setting the hob
This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Switching the hob on and off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
To switch on: Touch the
#
symbol. An audible signal sounds.
The indicator light above the main switch and the
‹
displays
light up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: Touch the
#
symbol until the display light above
the main switch and the displays go out. All hotplates are
switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the
hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.
Notes
■
The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been
switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■
The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has
been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time,
the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.
Displays
‚
-
Š
Heat settings
•
/
œ
Residual heat
Controls
#
Main switch
D
Childproof lock
$
Hotplate selection
A @
Adjustment fields
ö
Automatic zone control
Controls
Hotplate Connecting and disconnecting
$
Single-circuit hotplate
ð
Dual-circuit hotplate
Select the hotplate and touch the
ö
symbol
î
Extended cooking zone
Select the hotplate and touch the
ö
symbol
When the hotplate is connected: the corresponding indicator lights up. On appliances with multiple zone connection, the display
only lights up when the hotplate has been selected.
When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again