Bosch PKN811E14E User manual

[en] Instruction manual
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ÚTable of contents [en]Instructionmanual
Safety precautions .....................................................................3
Causes of damage .............................................................................4
Environmental protection .......................................................... 4
Environmental protection...................................................................4
Tips for saving energy .......................................................................4
Getting to know your appliance ................................................5
The control panel ................................................................................5
The hotplates .......................................................................................5
Residual heat indicator ......................................................................5
Setting the hob ........................................................................... 5
Switching the hob on and off ...........................................................5
Setting a hotplate................................................................................5
Table of cooking times ......................................................................6
Electronic boil start control....................................................... 7
Setting the electronic boil start control...........................................7
Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control...............8
Tips for the electronic boil start control..........................................8
Childproof lock........................................................................... 8
Switching the childproof lock on and off .......................................8
Automatic childproof lock ................................................................. 8
Automatic time limit................................................................... 9
Basic settings............................................................................. 9
Changing the basic settings.............................................................9
Cleaning and care .................................................................... 10
Ceramic ............................................................................................. 10
Hob surround ................................................................................... 10
Rectifying faults ....................................................................... 10
After-sales service ................................................................... 11
Produktinfo
Additional information on products, accessories, replacement
parts and services can be found at www.bosch-home.com and
in the online shop www.bosch-eshop.com
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ã=Safety precautions
Please read this manual carefully.
Please keep the instruction and
installation manual as well as the
appliance certificate in a safe place
for later use or for subsequent
owners.
Check the appliance for damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the
appliance if it has been damaged in
transport.
This appliance is intended for
domestic use and the household
environment only. This appliance
must only be used for food
preparation. Do not leave the
appliance unattended during
operation.
This appliance may be used by
children 8 years old and older and by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity or a lack
of experience or knowledge if they
are supervised or they have been
instructed about the safe use of the
appliance and have understood the
associated dangers.
Never let children play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be carried out
by unsupervised children.
Risk of fire!
■Hot oil and fat can ignite very
quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil
unattended. Never use water to put
out burning oil or fat. Switch off the
hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something
similar.
Ris k of fire!
■The hotplates become very hot.
Never place combustible items on
the hob. Never place objects on the
hob.
Risko ffire!
■The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans
in drawers directly underneath the
hob.
Risko ffire!
■The hob switches off automatically
and can no longer be operated. It
may switch on unintentionally at a
later point. Switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
■The hotplates and surrounding area
become very hot. Never touch the
hot surfaces. Children under 8 years
old must be kept at a safe distance
from the appliance.
Risk ofburns!
■The hotplate heats up but the
display does not work. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
■Cracks or fractures in the glass
ceramic may cause electric shocks.
Switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk o f ele ctric shock!
■Cleaning the appliance with steam
may cause electric shocks. Do not
use steam cleaners.
Risk o f ele ctric shock!
■Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs must only be carried out by
a trained after-sales engineer. If the
appliance is defective, switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box.

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Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due
to liquid between the pan base and
the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate
and saucepan bases dry.
Causes of damage
Caution!
■Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
■Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
■Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
■Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
■Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent
kinds of damage:
Environmental protection
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
Environmental protection
Tips for saving energy
■Always use the right lid for the pan in question. Cooking
without the lid requires four times as much energy.
■Use pots and pans with even bases. Using cookware with
uneven bases increases energy consumption.
■The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the
size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are
placed on the hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note:
Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the
top of the pan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the
base of the pan.
■Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A larger, less full
saucepan requires more energy.
■Use only a little water when cooking. This saves energy. It
also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
■Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible.
■Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,
you can switch the hotplate off 5 - 10 minutes before the end
of the cooking time.
Damage Cause Action
Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the
ceramic. Check your cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE –
waste electrical and electronic equipment). The
guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable.

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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
Controls
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
Notes
■The settings will remain unchanged if you touch several
symbols at once. This allows you to wipe up spills on the
control panel.
■Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their
effectiveness.
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. A signal sounds. The
indicator above the main switch lights up. The hob is ready for
use.
To switch off: touch the #symbol until the display above the
main switch goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The
residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have
cooled down sufficiently.
Note: The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have
been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
Setting a hotplate
Use the +and -symbols to set the desired heat setting.
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting
Heat setting 9 = highest setting
There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This
is identified by a dot.
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Hotplate Activating and deactivating
$Single-circuit hotplate
ðDual-circuit hotplate Touch the ðsymbol
æExtended cooking zone Touch the æsymbol
When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.
When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again

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Set the heat setting:
The hob must be switched on.
1. Touch the +or -symbol.
‹lights up in the display.
2. Touch the +or -symbol within the next 10 seconds. The
basic setting appears.
+symbol: heat setting 9
-symbol: heat setting 4
3. Changing the heat setting: touch the +or -symbol until the
desired heat setting appears.
Note. Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching
on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest
setting.
Switching off the hotplate
Touch the +or -symbol until ‹appears. After about 10
seconds, the residual heat indicator appears.
Table of cooking times
The following table provides some examples.
Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the
type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore
possible.
When heating thick liquids, stir regularly.
For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.
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Ongoing cooking
setting Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Melting
Chocolate, cooking chocolate, butter, honey
Gelatine
1-2
1-2
-
-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)
Milk**
Heating sausages in water**
1-2
1.-2.
3-4
-
-
-
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
2.-3.
2.-3.
20-30 mins
10-15 mins
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings
Fish
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce
4.-5.
4-5*
1-2
3-4
20-30 mins
10-15 mins
3-6 mins
8-12 mins
Boiling, steaming, stewing
Rice (with double the quantity of water)
Rice pudding
Unpeeled boiled potatoes
Boiled potatoes
Pasta, noodles
Stew, soups
Vegetables
Vegetables, frozen
Cooking in a pressure cooker
2-3
1.-2.
4-5
4-5
6-7*
3.-4.
2.-3.
3.-4.
4-5
15-30 mins
25-35 mins
25-30 mins
15-25 mins
6-10 mins
15-60 mins
10-20 mins
10-20 mins
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* Continue cooking without a lid
** Without lid

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Electronic boil start control
The electronic boil start control heats the hotplate using the
highest heat setting and then switches down to the simmer
setting you have selected.
The time taken for the hotplate to heat up depends on the
simmer setting selected.
Setting the electronic boil start control
The electronic boil start control can only be activated in the first
30 seconds after you have switched on the hotplate:
1.Set the desired simmer setting for the hotplate.
2.Touch the ‘symbol.
The electronic boil start control is activated. ‘and the ongoing
cooking setting flash alternately.
After the food has been brought to the boil, only the simmer
setting remains lit in the display.
Braising
Roulades
Pot roasts
Goulash
4-5
4-5
2.-3.
50-60 mins
60-100 mins
50-60 mins
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded
Escalope, frozen
Cutlet, plain or breaded
Steak (3 cm thick)
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)
Chicken breast, frozen
Fish and fish fillet, plain
Fish and fish fillet, breaded
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers
Scampi and prawns
Stir fry, frozen
Pancakes
Omelette
Fried eggs
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
6-10 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
10-20 mins
10-30 mins
8-20 mins
8-20 mins
8-12 mins
4-10 mins
6-10 mins
continuous
continuous
3-6 mins
Deep-fat frying (fry 150-200g per portion continuously in 1-2 litres oil**)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets
Croquettes
Meat balls
Meat, e.g. chicken portions
Fish, breaded or battered
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered
Small items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter
8-9
7-8
7-8
6-7
5-6
5-6
4-5
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Ongoing cooking
setting Ongoing cooking time in minutes
* Continue cooking without a lid
** Without lid

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Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control
The table below shows which dishes electronic boil start control
can be used for. The smaller quantities specified are for the smaller hotplates and the larger quantities are for the larger hotplates. The values
given are guidelines.
Tips for the electronic boil start control
Electronic boil start control is designed to conserve food's
nutritional value while using little water for cooking.
■Add only approximately 3 cups of water to the food for large
hotplates and approximately 2 cups of water for small
hotplates.
■Place a lid on the saucepan.
■Electronic boil start control is not suitable for food that is
cooked in a large volume of water (e.g. pasta).
Childproof lock
You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from
switching on the hotplates.
Switching the childproof lock on and off
The hob must be switched off.
To switch on: touch the @symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The
@symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.
To switch off: touch the @symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The
hob is unlocked.
Automatic childproof lock
This function automatically activates the childproof lock every
time you switch the hob off.
Switching on and off
You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on
and off in the Basic settings section.
Dish with electronic boil start control Quantity Heat setting Total cooking time
in minutes
Heating
Stock
Thick soups
Milk**
500 ml-1 litre
500 ml-1 litre
200-400 ml
A 7-8
A 2-3
A 1-2
4-7 mins
3-6 mins
4-7 mins
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew) 400-800 g A 1-2 -
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
300-600 g
500g-1 kg
A 2.-3.
A 2.-3.
10-20 mins
20-30 mins
Poaching
Fish 300-600 g A 4-5* 20-25 mins
Boiling
Rice (with double the quantity of water)
Unpeeled boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water
Boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water
Vegetables with 1-3 cups of water
Frozen vegetables with 1-3 cups of water
125-250 g
750 g-1.5 kg
750 g-1.5 kg
500g-1 kg
500g-1 kg
A 2-3
A 4-5
A 4-5
A 2.-3.
A 4.-5.
20-25 mins
30-40 mins
20-30 mins
15-20 mins
15-20 mins
Braising
Roulades
Pot roasts
4 pieces
1 kg
A 4-5
A 4-5
50-60 mins
80-100 mins
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded
Cutlet, plain or breaded
Steak (3 cm thick)
Fish and fish fillet, breaded
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers
Pancakes
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
200-300 g
A 6-7
A 6-7
A 7-8
A 6-7
A 6-7
A 6-7
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
continuous frying
* Continue cooking without a lid
** Without lid

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Automatic time limit
If a hotplate is in use for a long time without the setting being
changed, the automatic time limit is activated.
The hotplate stops heating. ”and ‰flash alternately in the
hotplate indicator.
The display goes out when you touch any control. You can
make new settings.
When the time limit is activated depends on the heat setting
selected (1 to 10 hours).
Basic settings
Your appliance has various basic settings. You can adapt these
settings to your needs.
Changing the basic settings
The hob must be switched off.
1.Switch on the hob.
2.Within the next 10 seconds, touch the @symbol for 4
seconds
™and ‚flash alternately in the left-hand display; ‹lights up in
the right-hand display.
3.Touch the @symbol repeatedly until the desired indicator
appears in the left-hand display.
4.Touch the +symbol repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the right-hand display.
5.Touch the @symbol for 4 seconds.
The setting is activated.
Switching off
To exit the basic setting, switch off the hob with the main switch
and make new settings.
Indicator Function
™‚ Automatic childproof lock
‹Switched off.*
‚Switched on.
™ƒ Audible signal
‹ Confirmation signal and operation error signal switched off.
‚Only operation error signal switched on.
ƒConfirmation signal and operation error signal switched on.*
™ˆ Activation of the filament circuits
‹Switched off.
‚Switched on.
ƒ Last setting before the hotplate was switched off.*
™‹ Reset to basic setting
‹Switched off.
‚Switched on.
*Basic setting

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Cleaning and care
The information in this section provides help on how best to
care for your hob.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased
from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Ceramic
Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from
burning onto the ceramic.
Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.
Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic. Follow
the cleaning instructions on the packaging.
Never use:
■Undiluted washing-up liquid
■Detergent intended for dishwashers
■Scouring agents
■Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover
■Abrasive sponges
■High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after-
sales service or from the e-Shop.
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the
following instructions:
■Use only warm, soapy water.
■Do not use harsh or abrasive agents.
■Do not use the glass scraper.
Rectifying faults
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the
following notes before calling the after-sales service.
Indicator Fault Action
Blank There is no power supply. Check the household fuse for the appliance. Check whether there is a power
cut by trying other electronic appliances.
“is flash-
ing
The controls are damp or an object is
resting on them. Dry the controls or remove the object.
Ҥ +
number
Electronic fault. Switch the appliance off and back on again after about 30 seconds using
either the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service if this appears in the display again.
”ƒ The electronics have overheated and
have switched off the corresponding
hotplate.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch a control
for the hotplate.*
”… The electronics have overheated and
have switched off all hotplates. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any con- trol.*
”‰ The hotplate was in operation for too
long and has switched itself off. You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately.
* Do not place hot pans close to or on the control panel

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After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should
need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution
also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
E number and FD number:
Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD
number (production number) of your appliance when
contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing
these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is
not free of charge, even during the warranty period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed
customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that
the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians
using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.
GB 0844 8928979
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3
pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may
apply.
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