Bosch PXY8 KV Series Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 22

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Cleaning and servicing

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Setting

Selection

Description

Automatic light activation

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Off

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On

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 – The light is switched on when

the hob is switched on.

You can set whether the lighting for the
extractor hood switches on automatic-
ally with the hob.

Automatic light deactivation

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Off

1

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On – The light switches itself off
when the hob is switched off.

You can set whether the lighting for the
extractor hood switches off automatic-
ally with the hob.

Disconnect

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With this setting, you reset the saved
connections to the Wi-Fi or go back to
the extractor hood.

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Factory setting (may vary according to model)

25  Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

25.1 Cleaning products

You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass
scrapers from customer service, a retailer or the online
shop www.bosch-home.com.

ATTENTION!

Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.

Never use unsuitable cleaning products.

Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface.

Unsuitable cleaning products

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Undiluted detergent

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Detergent intended for dishwashers

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Abrasive cleaning products

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Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover

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Abrasive sponges

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High-pressure or steam jet cleaners

25.2 Cleaning the hob

Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.

Requirement:

 The hob must be cold. Do not allow the

hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, plastic or alu-
minium foil on it.

1.

Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.

2.

Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of
the cleaning agent.

Tip: 

You can achieve good cleaning results using a

special sponge for glass ceramic.

25.3 Cleaning the hob surround

If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.

Note: 

Do not use a glass scraper.

1.

Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

2.

Dry with a soft cloth.

26  Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself.
Read 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 out
by trained specialist staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced with a special connection cable,
which is available from the manufacturer or his Cus-
tomer Service.

26.1 Warnings

If a problem occurs, instructions, warnings or error
messages are shown automatically on the display.
To eliminate the problem, follow the instructions on the
touch display. If required, contact customer service and
specify the exact fault code.

Notes

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If an error occurs, the appliance does not switch to
standby mode.

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In order to protect the appliance's electronic parts
from overheating or surge currents, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power level.

Summary of Contents for PXY8 KV Series

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Induction hob PXY8 KV en Information for Use ...

Page 2: ...nect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit 1 2 Intended use Only a licensed professional may connect ap pliances without plugs Damage caused by in correct connection is not 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 ...

Page 3: ...h fire The cooking process must be monitored A short process must be monitored continu ously WARNING Risk of burns 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 ma...

Page 4: ...ge and tips on how to avoid them Damage Cause Action 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: ...er Timer FlexInduction 0 Boost Settings area Switch off timer 1 9 power levels Keep warm function PowerBoost PanBoost Cooking modes menu Power levels MoveMode PerfectFry Sensor Meal assistant Buttons in connection with Home Connect As soon as the connection to Home Connect has been established the following buttons are available Button Function Connectivity Hob based hood control Button Function V...

Page 8: ...t the appliance and the current functions Opening the info menu 1 Touch 2 Touch the symbol for the function you require and hold it for a few seconds a On the display an info window appears that de scribes the current function 3 To return to the main view touch Cooking modes menu The hob has a number of different cooking modes To access it touch in the settings area for the selected cooking zone S...

Page 9: ...he appliance for the first time the standard language setting appears on the display as a first step to configure the hob You can change these settings at any time in the basic settings Page 18 6 2 Setting Home Connect To start the connection settings select the Home Con nect setting in the basic settings and follow the instruc tions in the section entitled Home Connect Page 19 6 3 Cooking with in...

Page 10: ...escap ing After cooking place a lid on the cookware until you serve the dish To cook with the pressure cooker observe the man ufacturer s instructions Do not cook food for too long otherwise nutrients will be lost The kitchen timer enables you to set the optimal cooking time Ensure that the oil does not smoke To brown the food fry it in small portions one after the other Some items of cookware may...

Page 11: ...tered 6 7 Vegetables mushrooms breaded beer battered or tem pura 6 7 Small baked items e g dough nuts battered fruit 4 5 1 Without lid 8 FlexInduction The FlexZone allows you to position cookware of any shape or size any way you like It consists of four in ductors that work independently of each other If the FlexZone is in use only the area that is covered by the cookware is activated 8 1 Position...

Page 12: ...ndently of each other 9 Extended FlexInduction With the extended FlexZone you can cook with larger cookware or position long cookware sideways on The extension always switches on in conjunction with one of the two FlexZones You cannot switch the exten sion on separately 9 1 Position the cookware according to weight and size Position the cookware in the middle over the rear part of the flexible coo...

Page 13: ...us functions for setting the cooking time Switch off timer Timer Count up timer 11 1 Switch off timer You can use this function to programme a cooking time for one or more cooking zones The cooking zone is automatically switched off once the time that is set has elapsed Switching on Switch off timer 1 Select the cooking zone and the power level 2 Touch in the settings area 3 Set the cooking time i...

Page 14: ...he function is switched on Note You can also switch on this function when cook ing with a connected FlexZone 12 2 Switching off PowerBoost 1 Select the cooking zone 2 Set a different power level in the settings area a The function is switched off Note In certain circumstances the function is automat ically switched off to protect the electronic components inside the PCB 13 PanBoost You can use thi...

Page 15: ...frying vegetables or steaks up to the required level of boiling and for keeping the temperature under control Instead of frequently adjusting the power level during cooking select the required target temperature once at the start The sensors under the glass ceramic meas ure the temperature of the cookware and keep this constant throughout the entire cooking process This function is available on al...

Page 16: ...e shows the ideal temperature levels for a selection of dishes The temperature and the cooking time depend on the amount condition and quality of the food Frying pan Teppanyaki Griddle plate Cookware Meat Escalope 4 6 10 Escalope breaded 4 6 10 Fillet 4 6 10 Chops 3 10 15 Cordon bleu Wiener Schnitzel 4 10 15 Steak rare 3 cm thick 5 6 8 Steak medium 3 cm thick 5 8 12 Cookware Steak well done 3 cm t...

Page 17: ... on the display a The hob is locked 18 2 Switching off Childproof lock Follow the instructions in the display panel a The lock is released 18 3 Automatic childproof lock You can also activate the childproof lock automatically every time the hob is switched off You can find out how to switch the function on and off in the Basic settings section Page 18 19 Wipe protection You can use this function t...

Page 18: ...s function to set how long the appliance saves the most recently used settings when you switch off the appliance Power limita tion This enables you to limit the total power of the hob if required due to the circumstances of your electrical installation The available settings de pend on the maximum power of the hob You can find precise informa tion on the rating plate If the function is switched on...

Page 19: ...appliance on the appliance itself al ways takes priority During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app In networked standby mode the appliance requires a maximum of 2 W 23 1 Setting up Home Connect Requirements The appliance is connected to the power supply and is switched on You have a mobile device with a current version of the iOS or Android operating s...

Page 20: ...ver As soon as a software update is available you will be informed via the Home Connect app and will be able to start the software update via the app Once the update has been successfully downloaded you can start in stalling it via the Home Connect app if you are in your WLAN home network Wi Fi The Home Connect app will inform you once installation is successful Notes You can continue to use your ...

Page 21: ...on switch on off of the hob or individual cooking zones You can select other settings using the controls on the hob Setting the fan 1 In the status bar touch 2 Select a fan setting on the control panel You can choose between the levels 1 2 and 3 To set an intensive setting touch or Switching off the fan 1 In the status bar touch 2 Select fan setting 0 Switching on automatic mode 1 In the status ba...

Page 22: ...alu minium foil on it 1 Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper 2 Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass ceramic Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent Tip You can achieve good cleaning results using a special sponge for glass ceramic 25 3 Cleaning the hob surround If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use clean this Note Do not use a glass scraper 1...

Page 23: ...onds before reconnecting the appliance One or all cooking zones have been automatically switched off The electronics have overheated and one or all of the cooking zones have been switched off There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel The cooking zone has been switched off to protect the electronics The cooking zone has overheated and has been switched off to protect the work surfa...

Page 24: ...te GmbH declares that the ap pliance with Home Connect functionality is in compli ance with relevant statutory requirements 1 A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found on line at www bosch home co uk among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance 1 Only applies to Great Britain 2 4 GHz band 2400 2483 5 MHz Max 100 mW 5 GHz band 5150 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Max 100 mW ...

Page 25: ...ower level 1 5 30 4 Béchamel sauce Milk temperature 7 C 16 cm saucepan without lid ingredients 40 g but ter 40 g flour 0 5 l milk with 3 5 fat content and a pinch of salt Preparing Béchamel sauce 1 Melt the butter stir in the flour and salt and heat up the mixture Heating up Duration 6 min power level 2 2 Add the milk to the roux and bring to the boil stir ring continuously Heating up Duration 6 m...

Page 26: ...rk loin Initial temperature of the loin 7 C 24 cm pan without lid ingredients 3 pork loins total weight approx 300 g 1 cm thick and 15 g sunflower oil Heating up Duration approx 1 min 30 sec power level 9 Simmering Power level 7 30 9 Preparing crêpes Recipe in accordance with DIN EN 60350 2 24 cm pan without lid ingredients 55 ml batter per crêpe Heating up Duration 1 min 30 sec power level 9 Simm...

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Page 28: ...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 9001739088 9001739088 020504 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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