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Cookware test

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Display

Setting

Value

​⁠  ​⁠ ​⁠

MoveMode
Allows you to change the preset power levels
for the three cooking areas of the flexible
cooking zone.
Select one of the two cooking zones, set the
required power level in the settings area and
touch 

​⁠ to confirm the new power level and

select the next cooking zone.

​⁠ - Preset power level for the front cooking zone.

​⁠ - Preset power level for the middle cooking zone.

​⁠. ​⁠ - Preset power level for the rear cooking zone.

​⁠  ​⁠  ​⁠

Cookware test
You can use this function to test the quality
of the cookware.

​⁠ - Not suitable.

​⁠ - Not optimal.

​⁠ - Suitable.

​⁠  ​⁠ ​⁠

FlexInduction
Change the switch-on mode for the Flex
Zone.

​⁠ - As two independent cooking zones.

1

​⁠ - As a connected cooking zone.

​⁠  ​⁠

Restoring factory settings

​⁠ - Individual settings 

1

.

​⁠ - Factory settings.

1

Factory setting

19.2 To go to the basic settings

Requirement:

 The hob must be switched off.

1.

To switch on the hob, touch  ​⁠.

2.

Within the next 10 seconds, press and hold  ​⁠ for 4
seconds.

Product information

Display

Directory for the technical after-sales
service (TK)

​⁠  ​⁠

Production number

​⁠ ​⁠

Production number 1

​⁠ ​⁠.

Production number 2

​⁠. ​⁠

a

The first four displays provide the product informa-
tion. To call up the individual displays, touch the
control panel.

3.

Touch  ​⁠ to access the basic settings.

a

​⁠  ​⁠ and  ​⁠ light up as a presetting.

4.

Touch  ​⁠ repeatedly until the desired setting ap-
pears.

5.

Select the required setting in the settings area.

6.

Touch and hold  ​⁠ for 4 seconds.

a

The settings are saved.

19.3 Discarding changes to the basic
settings

Touch  ​⁠.

a

All changes are discarded and not saved.

20  Cookware test

The quality of the cookware has a major influence on
the speed and the result of the cooking process.
You can use this function to test the quality of the cook-
ware.
Before the test, ensure that the size of the cookware
base corresponds to the size of the cooking zone be-
ing used.
Access is via the basic settings. → 

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20.1 Carrying out Cookware test

As a single cooking zone, the flexible cooking zone is
set in such a way that only the individual item of cook-
ware is checked.

1.

At room temperature, place the cookware with ap-
prox. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking zone
that best fits the base of the cookware in terms of
size.

2.

Call up the basic settings and select  ​⁠  ​⁠  ​⁠.

3.

Touch the settings area. The  ​⁠ display flashes in
the cooking zones.

a

The test is running.

a

After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking
zone displays.

20.2 Checking the result

You can see what the result means for the quality and
speed of the cooking process in the following table.

Result

The cookware is not suitable for the cooking zone
and therefore does not heat up.
The cookware is taking longer to heat up than ex-
pected and cooking is not progressing as well as
it ought to.
The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking
is progressing well.

To activate this function, touch the settings range.

Summary of Contents for PXY8 DC Series

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Induction hob PXY8 DC en User manual ...

Page 2: ...ot covered under the warranty The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in structions The installer is responsible for en suring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location Only use this appliance To prepare meals and drinks Under supervision Never leave the appli ance unattended when cooking for short periods In private househol...

Page 3: ...rns The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use particularly the hob surround if fitted Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance Hob protective grilles may cause accidents Never use hob protective grilles The appliance becomes hot during operation Allow the applian...

Page 4: ...ge and tips on how to avoid them Damage Cause Measure Stains Unsupervised cooking process Monitor the cooking process Stains blisters Spilled food especially food with a high sugar content Remove immediately with a glass scraper Stains blisters or fractures in the glass Defective cookware cookware with melted enamel or cookware with copper or alu minium base Use suitable cookware that is in a good...

Page 5: ...se energy consumption Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food Large items of cookware containing little food need more energy to heat up Cook with only a little water The more water that is contained in the cookware the more energy is required to heat it up Turn down to a lower power level early on If you use an ongoing power level that is too high you will waste energy Product Info...

Page 6: ...ntent These reduce the ferromagnetic area which means that less power is emitted to the cookware This cookware may not be suffi ciently detected or may not be detected at all and therefore does not heat sufficiently Not suitable Cookware made from normal thin steel glass clay copper or aluminium Notes Do not use adapter plates between the hob and the cookware Do not heat up empty cookware and do n...

Page 7: ...at Touch buttons When you switch on the hob the symbols for the con trols available at this time light up Sensor Function Main switch Wipe protection Childproof lock Settings range PowerBoost PanBoost Timer Switch off timer Count up timer Keep warm function PerfectFry Sensor FlexInduction MoveMode Select a cooking zone Depending on the status of the hob the displays for the cooking zones and the v...

Page 8: ...power level in the settings area a The power level has been set Note If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or the pot is not suitable the selected power level flashes After a certain period of time the cooking zone switches itself off QuickStart If you place cookware on the hob before you switch it on the cookware is detected when you switch on and the corresponding cooking zone is selected...

Page 9: ...out lid 2 Preheat to power level 8 8 5 Pot roast 4 5 60 100 Goulash 2 3 4 50 60 Braising frying with a small amount of fat 1 Escalope plain or breaded 6 7 6 10 Escalope frozen 6 7 6 12 Chops plain or breaded 6 7 8 12 Steak 3 cm thick 7 8 8 12 Poultry breast 2 cm thick 5 6 10 20 Poultry breast frozen 5 6 10 30 Rissoles 3 cm thick 4 5 5 5 20 30 Hamburgers 2 cm thick 6 7 10 20 Fish and fish fillet pl...

Page 10: ...ms of cook ware You can use the front and rear zone independently of one another and set a separate power level for each zone Caution Do not place cookware in the middle between the right and left zones The cooking zones are not activated correctly and you do not achieve a good cooking res ult 7 2 Switching on FlexInduction 1 Place the cookware on the cooking zone 2 Select the cooking zone a The c...

Page 11: ... two cooking zones in the flexible zone 2 Press a The power level in the area in which the cookware is located lights up in the cooking zone display next to a The function is switched on Note You can change the power levels during cook ing 8 3 Deactivating MoveMode Touching a The display beside switches off a The function has been deactivated 9 Extended FlexInduction With the extended cooking zone...

Page 12: ... the selected tem perature level has been reached Changing or switching off Switch off timer 1 Select the cooking zone and touch 2 In the settings area change the time or set to to delete the time 3 Press to confirm 10 2 Timer Enables the activation of a timer of 0 99 minutes This function can be used independently of the cooking zones and other settings It does not automatically switch off the co...

Page 13: ...e To avoid high temperatures this function auto matically switches itself off after 30 seconds 13 Keep warm function You can use this function to melt chocolate or butter and to keep meals warm 13 1 Switching on Keep warm function 1 Select the required cooking zone 2 Touch within the next 10 seconds lights up a The function is switched on 13 2 Switching off Keep warm function 1 Select the cooking ...

Page 14: ...lts Cookware Recommended cooking zone Frying pan 15 cm dia meter Single cooking zone Frying pan 19 cm dia meter Single cooking zone Frying pan 21 cm dia meter Single cooking zone Frying pan 28 cm dia meter Extended FlexZone Cookware Recommended cooking zone Teppanyaki Flex Zone Grill Flex Zone The recommended cookware is available from cus tomer service specialist retailers or our online shop www ...

Page 15: ... Chicken nuggets 4 10 15 Fish fingers 4 8 12 Chips 5 4 8 Stir fries 3 6 10 Spring rolls 4 10 30 Pastries croquettes 5 3 8 Sauces Tomato sauce 1 25 35 Béchamel sauce 1 10 20 Cheese sauce 1 10 20 Sweet sauces 1 15 25 Sauces reduced 1 25 35 Other Fried cheese 3 7 10 Croutons 3 6 10 Toasted bread 4 4 8 Dried ready meals 1 5 10 Almonds walnuts pine nuts roasted 4 3 15 Popcorn 5 3 4 16 Childproof lock T...

Page 16: ...re switched off Only the fault signal is switched on Only the confirmation signal is switched on All signal tones are switched on 1 Energy consumption display Shows the total energy consumption between switching the hob on and off in kWh The accuracy of the display depends on vari ous factors such as the voltage quality of the power supply Switched off 1 Switched on Automatic switch off of the coo...

Page 17: ...ars 5 Select the required setting in the settings area 6 Touch and hold for 4 seconds a The settings are saved 19 3 Discarding changes to the basic settings Touch a All changes are discarded and not saved 20 Cookware test The quality of the cookware has a major influence on the speed and the result of the cooking process You can use this function to test the quality of the cook ware Before the tes...

Page 18: ...the troubleshooting information before contacting after sales service This will avoid unnecessary costs WARNING Risk of injury Improper repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff If the appliance is defective call Customer Service WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried...

Page 19: ...ales service The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period Individual safety switch off is switched on Touch any button to switch off the display so that you can set the cooking zone again The operating voltage is incorrect and outside of the normal operating range Contact your energy supplier The hob is not connected correctly Disconnect the hob from the mains Connect th...

Page 20: ...ecialist retailers or through our technical after sales service or our online shop 25 1 Melting the chocolate coating Ingredients 150 g dark chocolate 55 cocoa 16 cm saucepan without lid Boiling Power level 1 5 25 2 Heating and keeping lentil stew warm Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550 Initial temperature 20 C Heating up without stirring 16 cm saucepan with lid amount 450 g Heating up Duration 1...

Page 21: ...er level 2 5 25 7 Cooking rice Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550 Water temperature 20 C 16 cm saucepan with lid ingredients 125 g long grain rice 300 g water and a pinch of salt Heating up Duration approx 2 min 30 sec power level 9 Simmering Power level 2 20 cm saucepan with lid ingredients 250g long grain rice 600 g water and a pinch of salt Heating up Duration approx 2 min 30 sec power level 9...

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Page 24: ...ing for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory 9001688292 9001688292 020320 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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