Bosch HSE6RAG400 Manual

Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
www.bosch-home.com
Cod. 9000311151 B
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Operating and assembly instructions ......................... 11
Gebruiks-en montageaanwijzingructions .................. 20
Mode d'emploi et instruction de montage .................. 29
Modo de empleo e instrucciones de montaje .......... 38
Gebrauchs-und Montageanweisung ............................ 2
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Safety precautions ................................................................. 11
Before using for the first time ......................55555........ 12
lmportant notes..............................................."""""........
Electric hotplates ..........................................55555......... 12
Warnings for use 5555555555555555555...5... 13
Preventing damages 555555555555555555.5.. 14
Technical Assistance Service 55555555555555. 15
Disposing in an environmentally-responsible manner 5 15
Stainless steel surfaces 555555555555555555..14
Packaging and old appliances 5555555555555... 15
Warranty conditions 55555555555555555555. 15
Operation 55555555555555555555555....55. 12
Cleaning and maintenance 55555555555555....5 14
Enamel surfaces 55555555555555555555..5.. 14
Hob installation 555555555555555555.5555516
Safety precautions 555555555555555555555 16
Before installing 55555555555555555555555 16
Preparing the kitchen unit 55555555555555555 17
Hob installation 55555555555555555555555. 17
Hob connection 55555555555555555555555 17
Removal of cooking hob 55555555555555555. 18
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GImportantnotes
Read these instructions carefully.R e ading these
instructions will enable you to use yopur appliance safely
and effectively.
These operating instructions should be retained,and
passed onto the owner ifthe appliance is sold.
Themanufacturerisexemptfrom all responsibility
resulting from non-compliance withtherequirements
ofthismanual.
Safetyprecautions
All installation and connection operations mustbe
carried outby an authorised technician,in line with le gal
regulations and guidelines in forc e in the country,and
localele ctricity providers’guidelines.Itis recommend e d
thatyou call our TechnicalAssistanc e Servic e for any of
these jobs.
This appliance has be en designed for home use only.
Do nottamper with the appliance’s interior.Ifnec essary,
call our Te chnicalAssistanc e Servic e.
Do notswitch on the appliance ifitis d a mag e d in any
way.C ontactour TechnicalAssistance Service.
The surfaces ofcooking applianc es heatup during use.
C are mustb e taken when using these applianc es.K eep
outofthe re ach ofchildren.
This appliance is only intende d for cooking purposes,not
as a he ating system.
F ator oil which is overhe ated can catch fire e asily.N ever
leave fator oil to heatup unattend e d.Ifitdoes c atch fire,
never use water to putthe fire out.Risk ofburns!Putthe
fire outby covering the p an with a lid and switch off the
hotplate.
In the eventofa malfunction,switch off the applianc e’s
power supply.For repairs,call our Technic alAssistance
Servic e.
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Do notcle an the applianc e using ste am cle aners.Risk of
electrocution!
The gra phics in this instruction manualare given as a
guide only.
Electrichotplates
Beforeusing for thefirsttime
To remove the new smell,switch the hotplates on to full
power for five minutes,one by one,withoutplacing any
pans on top.Do notswitch more than one hotplate on at
a time.Atthis pointitis normalto notice smoke and
odours,butthese will disappe ar over time.
pans on top,exce ptduring this initialhe ating phase.
Operation
Switching on
Setting 1:low power.
Setting 6 or 9 (depending on the model):full power
Switching off
Turn the knob clockwise to the off setting.
TipItis recommended to startcooking on full power and
then to use intermediate power levels aft er a few
minutes.
Residualheat
The electric hotplates can be switched off slightly before
the end ofthe cooking time.The residualhe atwill ena ble
energy.
you to continue cooking for severalminutes,thus saving
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Caution!Do notoperate the hotplates withoutplacing
Turn the knob anticlockwise to the required setting.
Fig. 1 or 2 depending on the model.

Suggestions
The following suggestions are intended as a guid e only.
Incre ase the power for:
large quantities ofliquid,
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using pans withoutlids.
Warnings for use
The following a dvice is intended to help you save energy
Use p ans which are suitably sized for the hotplate.The
diameter ofthe base ofthe pan should match thatof
the hotplate,and should notbe smaller.
Use a pan with thick flatbase.
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evenly on the hotplate.
Place the pan in the centre ofthe hotplate.Otherwise it
could b e overturned.
Always use the pan lids when cooking.
Do notstrike the hob and do notplace exc essive
weighton it.
Pans should b e pla ced on the hob carefully.
Power(6
settings)
Power(9
settings)
Melting: chocolate,butter,gelatin1-2 1 -2
Cooking: rice,bécha m elsauce,ragout1-2 2 -3
Cooking: potatoes,pasta,vegetables 2-3 4 -5
S earing: stews,roastjoints2-3 4 -5
S tea m ing: fish3 5
H eating,war m ing: ready m eals3-4 2 -3-4-5
G rilling: cutlets,steaks,o m elettes 4-5 6 -7-8
Cooking and browning 6 9
pre p aring large quantities offood,
Do notuse damaged cookware,which does notsit
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and prevent cookware damage. Fig. 3:

Do notcover the hob with aluminium foil or similar
products hen cooking.This could damage the hob.
Do notallow liquids to boil over onto the hob and
hotplates.Use d e ep p ans when cooking with large
quantities ofliquid.
The hob mustbe keptdry.Saltwater and wetpans
can dama ge the hob.Do notcook with wetp ans.
Any food which spills onto the hob mustbe cle aned off
immediately with a dishcloth.
The hotplates should be cle aned with soap and water.
Dry the hob.Moisture may cause the hotplates to rust
over time.Wethotplates should be drie d quickly.
To protectthe surface ofthe hotplates,tre atthem using
an oil or other protective productavailable on the market.
The edges ofthe hotplates may turn slightly yellow with
use.This is normal.Clean the edges using a stainless
steelcle aner.
Enamelsurfaces
Clean the cooking hob using a damp cloth.
Do notuse aabrasive cleaning products or scouring
spong es.This could c ause the hob to lose its shine.
Stainless steelsurfaces
Over time,bluish or yellowish stains may appear on the
hob and around the e dg es ofthe hotplates.Use stainless
steelcle aners.
Do notuse abrasive cle aning products.
Preventing damages
The hob mustbe keptdry.Saltwater and wetp ans can
damage the hob.
Cleaning and maintenance
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Do notcle an the appliance using ste am cle aners;this
could cause d amage.
TechnicalAssistance Service
When contacting our TechnicalAssistance Servic e,
please provide the productnumber (E-Nr.) and
production num ber (F D) ofthe appliance.This
inform ation is given on the specifications plate ofthe
applianc e and c an be found on the sticker in the
instruction manual.
Warrantyconditions
the company’s representative office in the country of
pruchase.D etaile d information is available from retail
outlets.
Proofofpurchase mustb e presented to obtain the
benefits ofthe warranty.
We reserve the rightto introduce changes.
Ifthe symbolappears on the specifications plate,follow
these instructions:
Unp ack the applianc e and dispose ofthe pack aging in
an environmentally-responsible manner.
This a pplianc e is la b elled in accordance with the
Europ e an Directive 20 02 / 96 / E C conc erning used
electricaland electronic applianc es (waste electricaland
electronic equipment-W E E E).
The guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling ofused appliances as applic able.
The applic a ble warranty conditions are those setoutby
Packaging and oldappliances
Disposing inanenvironmentally-responsiblemanner
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GHob installation
These instructions mustbe re a d carefully b efore
proceeding to install the appliance.
Themanufacturerisexemptfrom all responsibility
resulting from non-compliance withtherequirements
ofthismanual.
Safetyprecautions
All installation and connection operations mustbe
carried outby an authorised technician,in line with le gal
regulations and guidelines in forc e in the country,and
localele ctricity providers’guidelines.Itis recommend e d
thatyou call our TechnicalAssistanc e Servic e for any of
these jobs.
This appliance has be en designed for home use only.
B efore you b e gin,turn off the appliance’s electricity
supply.
The applianc e’s ele ctricalconne ction c a bles mustnotbe
in contactwith the hotp arts ofthe hob.This could cause
damageto the cable insulation.
Applianc es with any electricalcomponentmustbe
earthed.
Do nottamper with the appliance’s interior.Ifnec essary,
call our Te chnicalAssistanc e Servic e.
Beforeinstalling
The units nextto the a pplianc e mustb e made ofnon-
flamma ble materials.The laminated covering and glue
for adhering itmustbe heatresistant.
This a pplianc e cannotbe installed on fridges,wasshing
machines,dishwashers or similar.
Ifthere is a drawer underneath the applianc e,itmustnot
contain te mperature sensitive or e asily inflammable
obje cts,e.g.a erosols or shoe polish.O nly use heat-
resistantdrawers.
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An oven musthave power ventilation to install a hob
above it.C he ck the oven’s dimensions in its installation
manual.
Preparing thekitchenunit
Ifthere is no oven b elow the cooking hob,pla c e a non-
inflamm a ble separator (e.g.metalor plywood) 10mm
from the bottom ofthe cooking hob.This will prevent
access to the base ofthe hob.
O n woo d work surfaces varnish the cutting surfaces with
a specialglue.This prote cts them from water vapour
which could collectund er the work surface.
Hob installation
The adhesive jointprevents water seepage.Ifitis
Ifitis notfactory installed,adhere the jointsupplied on
Remove the clamps from the b ag provided.G ently
Insertthe cooking hob.Press the sides ofthe hob until
itis supported around its entire perim eter.C enter itin
Turn the clamps and proceed in reverse ord er to the
Electricalconnection
C he ck thatthe power and voltage ofthe applianc e
given on the specific ations plate are compatible with
the electricalinstallation.
The cooking hobs are supplied with a power ca ble
with or withouta wall socketplug.
Applianc es with plugs mustonly b e connected to
sockets thathave e arth wires correctly installed.
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Make the appropriate size cut in the work surface. Fig. 4.
the underside of the cooking hob. Fig. 6.
factory installed (depending on mod el),do notmove it.
the insertion space. Fig. 8.
screw the clamps into the holes indicated. Fig. 7.
installation. Fig. 9.

Provide an omnipolar cut-off switch with a minimum
contactseparation of3mm (exc e ptin plug
connections,so long as the user has access to it).
This applianc e is typ e “Y”:The entrance cable can
only b e changed by the TechnicalAssistance Service,
section mustb e respecte d.
The hob is fitte d with a 6 x 1,5mm2 ele ctric alc able
made ofsilicone suita ble for a 22 0-230V,2 phase
For safety re asons,the earthwire mustb e the firstto
connect,and the lastto disconnect.
Removalofcooking hob
Turn off the appliance’s electricity supply.
Unscrew the clamps and procee d in reverse ord er to
the installation.
and notby the user.The cable type and minimum
connection.For any other connectioon,see figure 5.
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