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Causes of damage

Safety information

The base of the pans

The rough bases of pans may scratch the hob.

When the Induction hob is switched on, avoid leaving empty 
pans on the hotplates for long time. These may cause 
damage.

Hot pans

Never rest hot pans on the control panel, the indicator area 
or the hob surround.

Salt, sugar and sand

salt, sugar and sand may scratch the ceran glass.
Do not lean on the hob or use it as work surface.

Hard and pointed objects

Hard or pointed objects may cause damage if they fall onto 
the hob.

Spilt food

Sugar and other similar products may damage the hob. 
These products should be removed immediately using a 
glass scraper.

Inappropriate cleaning products

Discolorations in the metal are caused by using unsuitable 
cleaning products and wear as a result of contact with pans.
Contact with our customer service to check suitable cleaning 
products.

Plastic and foil

Aluminum foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on 
the hot areas of the hob

Summary of Contents for PMI968MS

Page 1: ...BUILT IN INDUCTION HOB INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION PMI968MS PMI968MS EN ...

Page 2: ...ny defects and losses caused by ignoring the mentioned items and cautions mentioned in the operation and installation instruction are not covered by our warranty and any liability Please keep all document in a safety place for future reference If you have any doubt please contact our local customer service center or dealer ...

Page 3: ...he hotplate Cooking table The Powerboost function Restrictions when using the Powerboost function Timer function Switching a hotplate off automatically Basic settings Accessing the basic settings Automatic time limitation Care and cleaning Cooking hob Hob surround Fixing malfunctions Normal noises heard during appliance operation 5 5 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 14 16 16 19 19 19 20 21 23 23 24 25 26 2...

Page 4: ...BSH Home Appliances Jiangsu Co Ltd reserves the right of final explanation of all the contents in the Operation and Installation Instruction The contents of this user manual are subject to change without notice Customer service Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...d preparation so that it should be installed in the kitchen Safe operation To use this appliance safely adults and children who as a result of physical sensory or mental disability or lack of experience or knowledge are not capable of using this appliance should not do Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Overheated oil butter or margarine Overheated oil o...

Page 6: ...uries If there is any liquid between the base of the pan and the hotplate this could generate steam pressure As a result the pan could jump unexpectedly Always ensure that the hotplate and the base of the pan are kept dry Cracks in the hob Risk of electrocution Disconnect the appliance from the mains if the induction hob is broken or cracked Contact Local Customer Service or Dealer The hotplate he...

Page 7: ...cable must be carried out by the Customer Service The power cable of the appliance must not touch the hot areas of the hob The cable insulation and hob can be damaged This appliance complies with current safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility regulations Nevertheless people with a peacemaker should not use this appliance It is impossible to guarantee that all such devices found on th...

Page 8: ...lean on the hob or use it as work surface Hard and pointed objects Hard or pointed objects may cause damage if they fall onto the hob Spilt food Sugar and other similar products may damage the hob These products should be removed immediately using a glass scraper Inappropriate cleaning products Discolorations in the metal are caused by using unsuitable cleaning products and wear as a result of con...

Page 9: ...epared A large pan which is half full will consume a lot of energy Always centre the pan on the hotplate and always cover the pan with the matching lid Cooking without using the lid quadruples energy consumption Cook using small amounts of water This will save energy and will also help green vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals During their cooking food such as stews soups may heat up too...

Page 10: ...10 Installation instructions ...

Page 11: ... s stability should be checked again Surfaces which have been cut should be sealed so that they are heat resistant and so that they do not swell when moist The kitchen units to be fitted must resist temperatures of up to 90 o C The gap between the aperture and the side wall must be at least 40 mm It is not recommended that the hob be placed between two side walls but if this is the case a gap of a...

Page 12: ...y provider must be observed This appliance should only be used with an earthed connection Using this appliance without an earth connection or after it has been incorrectly installed may in very rare cases cause serious harm The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any malfunction or damage which is caused by incorrect electrical installation If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible ...

Page 13: ...ctrical circuit socket and fuse Do not trap the lead during installation and do not guide it over sharp edges The hob and the worktop should not be sealed with silicone as the hob itself has a seal which serves this function Do not install this induction hob above a refrigerator dishwasher washing machine or oven Removing the hob Disconnect the cooker from the power supply Push out the hob from be...

Page 14: ...te stops supplying heat if the pan is removed before the power has been switched off Ferromagnetic pans are the only pans which are suitable for induction cooking They can be made of enameled steel cast iron specially designed cookware for induction cooking made from stainless steel Special pans for induction cooking Other types of special pans are available for induction cooking where the base of...

Page 15: ... indicator flashing If there is a delay of more than 90 seconds the hotplate switches off automatically Empty pans or pans with a thin base Do not heat empty pans and do not use pans with thin bases Although your hob is equipped with an internal safety system empty cookware can heat up so quickly that the automatic OFF function does not have time to react and a very high temperature may be reached...

Page 16: ...16 Operation Instruction Top view of product Control Panel Getting familiar with your new hob ...

Page 17: ...ration Instruction Cooking zones This hob has two hotplates Internal crosses indicates Induction cooking zone External lines to help centering the pots over the crosses Only use pans which are suitable for induction cooking see the section on Suitable pans ...

Page 18: ...uction total rated power KW Full Schott Ceram Glass Faceplate 6 Height above installation table mm 760 450 55 9 Dimension W D H mm 700 400 Fillet 4 R20 Cut out size W D mm 12 Gross weight kg 8 9 Net weight kg Patented design EasyFixTM spring clip type Installation method 20 Minimum thickness of installation table mm 50 Hz Frequency 220 V 240 V Voltage CS35 PMI968MS Model Product Appearance PMI968M...

Page 19: ...ll be displayed alternately Switching the hob on and off Operation Instruction Switch the hob on and off using the main switch To switch on Touch the G symbol A beep sounds The indicator above the main switch and the hotplates indicators light up The hob is ready To Switch off Touch the G symbol until the indicator above the main switch and the hotplates indicators go out All hotplates are switche...

Page 20: ... according to the heating setting selected 3 To change the heat setting select the hotplate and press the symbol for the required heat setting The slim indicator will light up step by step to the selected power level Meanwhile the corresponding power watts will be shown for 10 seconds in power indicator zone Warning The selected heat setting will flash if no pan is placed on the induction hotplate...

Page 21: ... 4 4 5 Boiling steaming sautéing Rice with double the amount of water Rice pudding Potatoes unpeeled Potatoes peeled in salted water Pasta Stew soup Vegetables fresh Vegetables frozen Stews in pressure cooker 20 30 min 10 15 min 3 6 min 8 12 min 4 5 4 5 1 2 3 4 Simmering bringing to the boil over a low heat Potato dumplings Fish White sauces e g béchamel Emulsions e g Béarnaise Hollandaise 5 15 mi...

Page 22: ...0 min 8 12 min 8 12 min 8 12 min 10 20 min 10 30 min 8 20 min 8 20 min 8 12 min 4 10 min 6 10 min fry individually fry individually 3 6 min 6 7 6 7 6 7 7 8 5 6 5 6 5 6 6 7 6 7 7 8 6 7 6 7 3 4 5 6 Pan frying Fillets with or without pastry or breadcrumb coating Frozen fillets Chops with or without breadcrumb coating Steak 3 cm thick Breast 2 cm thick Breast frozen Whole fish and fish fillets without...

Page 23: ...lows you to increase the maximum power level of the hotplate in use All the hotplates have this function The power boost function will be available provided the other hotplate is not working See figure For example if you want to activate this function on hotplate 1 number 2 must be switched off and vice versa If this hotplate is not off the letter and heat setting O will flash alternately in the h...

Page 24: ...atts information will disappear when timer is selected The PP and j indicators light up on the time program function display Indicator shows the left CZ timer is active and selected And indicator for the right CZ 2 Select the required cooking time in the programming zone program the time using symbols 1 to 9 After few seconds the programmed time will start to count down Time program function This ...

Page 25: ...pear on the time program function display When the symbol is pressed the indicators go out and beep stops Correcting the time Select the hotplate and then press the symbol The cooking time can be modified using the programming zone Cancelling the automatic OFF function Select the hotplate and press the symbol Then select the time PP in the programming zone The indicator or goes out Suggestions and...

Page 26: ...ion of time programming function An alarm sounds once the period set on the timer elapses or after the time elapses for an area to be automatically switched off P automatic OFF deactivated Q minute minimum time OO minutes maximum time Hotplate automatic OFF function The hotplate always switches off automatically once the time set on the timer has elapsed P majority of beeps deactivated Q some beep...

Page 27: ...ne see diagram Selecting the required setting 3 Press the symbol until the required function is displayed 4 Then select the required setting using symbols 0 to 9 The new setting will appear on the time program function display 5 Press and hold the symbol again for more than 4 seconds until a beep sounds to confirm this The settings have been correctly stored Accessing the basic settings Operation ...

Page 28: ...t Operation Instruction Automatic time limitation The recommendations and warnings given in this section are designed to help you clean and maintain your cooking hob in optimum condition Care and cleaning Cooking hob Cleaning Clean the hob after each use This will prevent spillages from burning Only use cleaning products which are recommended for cooking hobs Follow the instructions provided on th...

Page 29: ...o clean the surface of the cooking hob as this could scratch the surface The blade is very sharp Danger of cuts Protect the blade when it is not in use Replace the blade immediately when it shows signs of imperfections Care and cleaning Hob surround To prevent damage to the hob surround follow the advice below Only use warm water with a little soap Never use sharp or abrasive products Do not use t...

Page 30: ...hob If the indication continues notify the Customer Service The electronic system has overheated and the corresponding hotplate has been switched off Disconnect the cooking hob from the mains Wait a few seconds before connecting it again If the indication continues notify the Customer Service There is an internal error in the system Disconnect the cooking hob from the mains Wait a few seconds befo...

Page 31: ...d materials The noise is caused by the vibration of the contact surfaces of the various superimposed materials This noise comes from the cookware The quantity of food and method of cooking may vary the noise High pitched whistling This noise is mostly produced by pans which are composed of different superimposed materials as soon as these are used at full heating power and at the same time on two ...

Page 32: ...Section first If technicians visit your house and find there is nothing wrong with your hob you will have to pay the relevant cost even if it is during the warranty period If you can not find solution to a problem switch off the appliance and contact our Customer Service Center When you contact our Customer Service please state the product code E Number the production date FD and the serial number...

Page 33: ...for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from dealer from whom the appliance was purchased The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee ...

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