Siemens EH8BE15 Series User manual

Induction hob with integrated ventila-
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Table of contents
1 Safety......................................................................3
2 Preventing material damage .................................6
3 Environmental protection and saving energy......6
4 Disposal..................................................................7
5 Induction cooking ..................................................7
6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance ..........9
7 Operating modes .................................................10
8 Before using for the first time .............................10
9 Basic operation ....................................................10
10 Time-setting options............................................13
11 PowerBoost function ...........................................14
12 Childproof lock.....................................................14
13 Automatic safety switch-off function..................14
14 Basic settings.......................................................15
15 Checking the cookware .......................................16
16 PowerManager function.......................................16
17 Cleaning and servicing........................................17
18 FAQs .....................................................................19
19 Troubleshooting...................................................21
20 Customer Service.................................................22
21 Test dishes ...........................................................23
1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
You can find general information for this in-
struction manual here.
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡This manual is intended for the user of the
appliance.
¡Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
¡Keep the instructions, the appliance pass
and the product information safe for future
reference or for the next owner.
¡Do not connect the appliance if it has been
damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Read the information on intended use to en-
sure that you use the appliance correctly and
safely.
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
installation location.
Only use this appliance:
¡As specified in this instruction manual.
¡To prepare meals and drinks.
¡Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short
periods.
¡In private households and in enclosed
spaces in a domestic environment.
¡Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above
sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
¡with an external timer or a remote control.
¡To extract hazardous or explosive sub-
stances and vapours.
¡To extract small parts and liquids.
If you wear an active implantable medical
device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator),
check with your doctor that it complies with
Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June
1990, EN 45502-2-1 and EN 45502-2-2, and
that it has been chosen, implanted and pro-
grammed in accordance with VDE-AR-E
2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied, and
if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils and
cookware with non-metal handles are used, it
is safe to use this induction hob as intended.
If these conditions are satisfied, and if, in ad-
dition, non-metal cooking utensils and cook-
ware with non-metal handles are used, it is
safe to use this induction hob as intended.
1.3 Restriction on user group
Avoid risks to children and vulnerable per-
sons.
This appliance may be used by children aged
8 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have

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been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
from the appliance and power cable.
1.4 Safe use
Follow these safety instructions when using
the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may breathe in or swallow small
parts, causing them to suffocate.
▶Keep small parts away from children.
▶Do not let children play with small parts.
Children may put packaging material over
their heads or wrap themselves up in it and
suffocate.
▶Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
▶Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial.
WARNING‒Risk of poisoning!
Risk of poisoning from flue gases being
drawn back in. Room-air-dependent heat-pro-
ducing appliances (e.g. gas, oil, wood or coal-
operated heaters, continuous flow heaters or
water heaters) obtain combustion air from the
room in which they are installed and dis-
charge the exhaust gases into the open
through an exhaust gas system (e.g. a chim-
ney). With the extractor hood switched on, air
is extracted from the kitchen and the adjacent
rooms. Without an adequate supply of air, the
air pressure falls below atmospheric pressure.
Toxic gases from the flue or the extraction
shaft are sucked back into the living space.
▶Always ensure adequate fresh air in the
room if the appliance is being operated in
exhaust air mode at the same time as a
room-air-dependent heat-producing appli-
ance is being operated.
▶It is only possible to safely operate the ap-
pliance if the pressure in the room in which
the heating appliance is installed does not
drop more than 4Pa(0.04mbar) below at-
mospheric pressure. This can be achieved
whenever the air needed for combustion is
able to enter through openings that cannot
be sealed, for example in doors, windows,
incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or by
other technical means. An incoming/ex-
haust air wall box alone does not ensure
compliance with the limit.
▶In any case, consult your responsible chim-
ney sweep. They are able to assess the
house's entire ventilation setup and will
suggest the suitable ventilation measures
to you.
▶Unrestricted operation is possible if the ap-
pliance is operated exclusively in circulat-
ing-air mode.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Hot oils and fats ignite very quickly.
▶Never leave hot oil or fat unattended.
▶Never use water to put out burning oil or
fat.
▶Switching off the hotplate.
▶Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire
blanket or something similar.
The hotplates become very hot.
▶Never place combustible items on the hob.
▶Do not store any objects on the hob.
The appliance will become hot.
▶Do not keep combustible objects or aero-
sol cans in drawers directly underneath the
hob.
Hob covers can cause accidents, for example
due to overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
▶Do not use hob covers.
After every use, switch off the hob using the
main switch.
▶Do not wait until the hob turns off automat-
ically as there are no longer any pots and
pans on it.
Fatty deposits in the grease filters may catch
fire.

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▶Never operate the appliance without a
grease filter.
▶Clean the grease filters regularly.
▶Never work with naked flames close to the
appliance (e.g. flambéing).
▶Do not install the appliance near a solid
fuel heating appliance (e.g. wood- or coal-
burning) unless the heating appliance has
a sealed, non-removable cover. There must
be no flying sparks.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The hotplates and surrounding area (particu-
larly the hob surround, if fitted) become very
hot.
▶Never touch the hot surfaces.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work.
▶Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
▶Call the after-sales service.
Unsuitable safety devices or child hob guards
may result in accidents.
▶Only use safety devices, such as child hob
guards, which have been approved by us.
Metal objects on the hob quickly become very
hot.
▶Never place metal objects (such as knives,
forks, spoons and lids) on the hob.
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
▶Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
▶If hot liquids penetrate the appliance, only
remove the grease filter or the overflow
container once the appliance has cooled
down.
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 repair-
ing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced with a special
connection cable, which is available from
the manufacturer or his Customer Service.
If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, this is dangerous.
▶Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface.
▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the
appliance. Always unplug the appliance at
the mains.
▶If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately unplug the power cord
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶"Call customer services." →Page22
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric
shock.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean-
ers to clean the appliance.
The insulation on cables of electrical appli-
ances may melt if it touches hot parts of the
appliance.
▶Never bring electrical appliance cables into
contact with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid
between the saucepan base and the hotplate.
▶Always keep hotplates and saucepan
bases dry.
▶Never use icy-cold cookware that has been
in the freezer.
When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to over-
heating.
▶The cooking container in the bain marie
must not directly touch the bottom of the
water-filled pot.
▶Only use heat-resistant cookware.
An appliance with a cracked or broken sur-
face can cause cuts.
▶Do not use the appliance if it has a cracked
or broken surface.

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2 Preventing material damage
Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to
your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kit-
chen.
ATTENTION!
Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic.
▶Check your cookware.
Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appli-
ance.
▶Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or al-
low to boil dry.
Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appli-
ance to overheat.
▶Never place hot pots or pans on the controls or the
hob surround.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto
the hob.
▶Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
Non heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hot-
plates.
▶Do not use oven protective foil.
▶Do not use aluminium foil or plastic containers.
2.1 Overview of the most common damage
Here you can find the most common types of damage
and tips on how to avoid them.
Damage Cause Measure
Stains Food boiling
over
Remove boiled-over food
immediately with a glass
scraper.
Stains Unsuitable
cleaning
products
Only use cleaning
products that are suitable
for glass ceramic.
Scratch
es
Salt, sugar or
sand
Do not use the hob as a
work surface or storage
space.
Scratch
es
Rough pot or
pan bases
Check your cookware.
Discol-
ouration
Unsuitable
cleaning
products
Only use cleaning
products that are suitable
for glass ceramic.
Discol-
ouration
Pan abrasion,
e.g. aluminium
Lift pots and pans to
move on the hob.
Blisters Sugar or food
with a high
sugar content
Remove boiled-over food
immediately with a glass
scraper.
3 Environmental protection and saving energy
Help protect the environment by using your appliance
in a way that conserves resources and by disposing of
reusable materials properly.
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compat-
ible and can be recycled.
▶Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
less energy.
Select the cooking zone to match the size of your
pan. Centre the cookware on the hob.
Use cookware whose base diameter is the same dia-
meter as the hotplate.
Tip:Cookware manufacturers often give the upper
diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the
base diameter.
¡Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cook-
ing zones consume a lot of energy.
Cover saucepans with suitable lids.
¡Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more
energy.
Lift lids as infrequently as possible.
¡When you lift a lid, a lot of energy escapes.
Using a glass lid
¡You can see into the pan through a glass lid
without having to lift it.
Use pots and pans with flat bases.
¡Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
Use cookware suited to the quantity of food.
¡Large items of cookware containing little food need
more energy to heat up.
Cook with little water.
¡The more water contained in cookware, the more
energy is required to heat it up.
Turn down to a lower heat setting early on. Use a suit-
able ongoing cooking setting to continue cooking.
¡If you use an ongoing cooking setting that is too
high, you will waste energy
Adjust the fan speed to the amount of steam pro-
duced during cooking.
¡The lower the fan speed, the less energy is con-
sumed.
If cooking produces large amounts of steam, select a
higher fan speed in good time.
¡The odours are distributed around the room less.
Switch the appliance off when you are not using it.
¡The appliance does not consume any energy.
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation when cook-
ing.
¡The appliance works more efficiently and with fewer
operating noises.

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Clean or replace the filters at regular intervals. ¡The effectiveness of the filter is retained.
4 Disposal
Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor-
rectly.
4.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Information about current disposal methods are
available from your specialist dealer or local author-
ity.
This appliance is labelled in accord-
ance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used elec-
trical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the frame-
work for the return and recycling of
used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.
5 Induction cooking
5.1 Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is fundamentally different from tradi-
tional cooking methods, since the heat builds up dir-
ectly in the cookware. This offers numerous advant-
ages:
¡Saves time when boiling and frying.
¡Saves energy.
¡Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
¡Controlling the heat supply and safety; the hob in-
creases or decreases the heat supply as soon as
the user changes the setting. The induction cooking
zone stops the heat supply if you remove the cook-
ware from the cooking zone without you having to
switch it off first.
5.2 Cookware
Only ferromagnetic cookware is suitable for induction
cooking.
For example:
¡Enamelled steel cookware
¡Cast iron cookware
¡Special stainless steel cookware that is suitable for
induction cooking
You can find additional information on which items of
cookware are suitable for the induction cooking under
→"Checking the cookware", Page16
In order to achieve a good cooking result, ensure that
the ferromagnetic area of the cookware base corres-
ponds to the size of the cooking zone. If the cookware
is not detected on a cooking zone, place it on a cook-
ing zone with a smaller diameter.
The base of many items of induction cookware is not
fully ferromagnetic:
If you use large cookware with a smaller ferromagnetic
base, only the area that is ferromagnetic heats up. As a
result, the heat is not distributed evenly. The temperat-
ure of the non-ferromagnetic area may therefore be too
low for cooking.
Cookware bases that contain aluminium reduce the fer-
romagnetic area. This may reduce the output and the
cookware will not be detected sufficiently or at all, and
will therefore not be heated sufficiently.
Unsuitable cookware
Never use flow plates or cookware made of the follow-
ing:
¡Thin-walled normal steel
¡Glass
¡Clay
¡Copper
¡Aluminium
Composition of the cookware base
The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Cookware made of
materials that distribute heat evenly in the pot, such as
saucepans with a stainless steel sandwich base, save
time and energy.

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You should preferably use cookware with a flat base
because uneven cookware bases impair the heat sup-
ply.
No cookware/cookware of an unsuitable size
If you do not place cookware on the selected cooking
zone or the cookware is made of an unsuitable mater-
ial or is not the right size for the cooking zone, the dis-
play for the cooking zone flashes. To make the display
go out, place a suitable item of cookware on the cook-
ing zone. If you do not place a suitable item of cook-
ware on the cooking zone within 90 seconds, it auto-
matically switches off.
Empty cookware or cookware with a thin base
Do not heat empty cookware and do not use cookware
with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal
safety system. However, empty cookware may heat up
so quickly that the "Automatic switch-off" function does
not respond in good time and an excessive temperat-
ure is reached. As a result, the base of the cookware
may melt and damage the glass plate. In this case, do
not touch the cookware and switch off the cooking
zone. If the cooking zone no longer works after cooling
down, contact the technical after-sales service.
Cookware detection
Each cooking zone has a minimum limit for the cook-
ware detection and this depends on the ferromagnetic
diameter and the material of the base of the cookware.
Therefore, use the cooking zone that best corresponds
to the diameter of the pan base.

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6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.
6.1 Your new appliance
Information about your new appliance
2
1
3
4
5
No. Designation
1
Grease filter
2
Odour filter for circulating-air mode or acoustics
filter for air extraction mode 1
3
Hob
4
Control panel
5
Overflow container
1Depending on the appliance specifications.
6.2 Special accessories
Depending on the appliance model, various accessor-
ies are available and you can obtain these from spe-
cialist retailers, from our after-sales service or from our
official website.
¡Air extraction set
¡Air recirculation set
¡Odour filter for recirculating air mode
¡Acoustics filter for air extraction mode
6.3 The control panel
On certain models, specific details such as the colour
and shape may differ from those pictured.
Selection sensors
Sensor Function
Main switch
⁠ Selecting the cooking zone
⁠/ Adjustment fields
⁠ PowerBoost function
Intensive ventilation setting
⁠ Timer function
⁠ Childproof lock
⁠ Manual ventilation control
Displays
Display Function
⁠ Operating status
⁠- ⁠ Power levels
⁠- ⁠ Ventilation settings
⁠/ ⁠ Residual heat
⁠ PowerBoost function
Intensive ventilation setting
⁠ Time-setting options
Selection sensors and displays
Touch a symbol to activate the corresponding function.
¡Always keep the control panel clean and dry. Mois-
ture impairs the function.
¡Do not place cookware close to the displays and
sensors. The electronics may overheat.
6.4 The cooking zones
You can find additional information on which items of
cookware are suitable for the induction cooking under
→"Induction cooking", Page7.
The cook-
ing zones
⁠ Single
cooking
zone
Use cookware that is a suit-
able size.

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6.5 Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking
zone. This indicates that a cooking zone is still hot. Do
not touch the cooking zone immediately after switching
it off or while the residual heat indicator is lit.
Depending on the amount of residual heat, the
following is shown:
¡ display: High temperature
¡ display: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the cooking zone dur-
ing cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selec-
ted power level flash alternately.
If you switch off the cooking zone, the residual heat in-
dicator lights up. If the hob has been switched off, the
residual heat indicator remains lit for as long as the
cooking zone remains warm.
7 Operating modes
You can use your appliance in air extraction mode or
circulating-air mode.
The saturation indicator must be adjusted to the selec-
ted operating mode and the filters used.
7.1 Air extraction mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease fil-
ters and conveyed to the exterior by a pipe system.
The air must not be discharged into a
flue that is used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas or other
fuels (not applicable to appliances that
only discharge the air back into the
room).
¡If the exhaust air is to be conveyed
into a non-functioning smoke or ex-
haust gas flue, you must obtain the
consent of the heating engineer re-
sponsible.
¡If the exhaust air is conveyed
through the external wall, a tele-
scopic duct should be used.
7.2 Air recirculation mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease fil-
ters and an odour filter, and conveyed back into the
room.
To bind odours in circulating-air mode,
you must install an odour filter. The dif-
ferent options for operating the appli-
ance in circulating-air mode can be
found in our catalogue. Alternatively,
ask your dealer. The required accessor-
ies are available from specialist retail-
ers, from customer service or from the
Online Shop.
8 Before using for the first time
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap-
pliance and accessories.
8.1 Setting the operating mode
The appliance is supplied with a preset circulating-air
mode.
When your hob is installed with an air outlet to the out-
side, you must configure the setting ⁠ ⁠ to this mode.
You can find additional information about this in the
section entitled
→"Basic settings", Page15
9 Basic operation
You can find out everything you need to know about
operating your appliance here.
9.1 Switching the hob on and off
Switch the hob on and off using the main switch .
If you switch the appliance back on again within
fourseconds after switching off, the hob starts up with
the previously stored settings.
Note:Never operate the appliance without the metal
grease filter and the overflow container.
Switching on the hob
▶Touch ⁠.
An audible signal sounds and the display beside
it lights up.
aThe hob is ready for use.

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Switching off the hob
▶Touch until the displays go out.
The residual heat indicator lights up until the cook-
ing zones have cooled down sufficiently.
aAll cooking zones are switched off.
Note:The hob switches off if all cooking zones have
been switched off for more than 20seconds.
9.2 Setting the cooking zones
Use the and symbols to select the required power
level.
Performance level
Lowest performance level
Highest performance level
Every power level has an intermediate setting. This is
marked with a dot.
Notes
¡In order to protect the delicate parts of the appli-
ance from overheating or surge currents, the hob
may temporarily reduce the power level.
¡In order to prevent the appliance from producing ex-
cess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power level.
Selecting the cooking zone and power level
1. Touch to select the cooking zone.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch or ⁠.
‒Touch . The power level is displayed.
‒Touch . The power level is displayed.
aThe power level is set.
Notes
¡If you place cookware on the cooking zone before
you switch the hob on, and you touch , the cook-
ware is detected 20 seconds later. The cooking
zone is selected automatically. If the cookware is
detected, select the power level within 20 seconds,
otherwise the cooking zone switches itself off.
If you place several items of cookware down and
switch on the hob, only one item of cookware is de-
tected.
¡If there is no cookware on the cooking zone, the se-
lected power level flashes. After a certain period of
time, the cooking zone switches itself off.
Changing the power level and switching off the
cooking zone
1. Select the cooking zone.
2. Touch or until the required power level appears
or set ⁠.
aThe cooking zone's power level changes or the
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.
Switching off the cooking zone quickly
Touch and hold the symbolfor the cooking zone for
three seconds. The cooking zone switches itself off.
9.3 Cooking tips
¡When heating up puree, cream soups or thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
¡To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
¡When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power
level as soon as you see steam escaping. The
cooking result is not affected by the steam escap-
ing.
¡After cooking, close 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 short-term timer enables you to set
the optimal cooking time.
¡To achieve a healthier result, make sure that the oil
does not smoke.
¡To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after
the other.
¡Some items of cookware may reach high temperat-
ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore
use oven gloves.
¡You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking under
→"Saving energy", Page6
Cooking table
The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for
which food. The cooking time ( ) may vary de-
pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of
the food.
Melting
1Without lid
2Preheat to power level 8-8.
3Turn frequently

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Chocolate, coatings 1-1. -
Butter, honey, gelatine 1-2 -
Heating and keeping warm
Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1.-2 -
Milk11.-2. -
Boiled sausages13-4 -
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen 3-4 15-25
Goulash, frozen 3-4 35-55
Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings 14.-5. 20-30
Fish 14-5 10-15
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel
sauce
1-2 3-6
Whisked sauces, e.g.
Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise
sauce
3-4 8-12
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice, with double the volume of
water
2.-3. 15-30
Rice pudding 22-3 30-40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes 4.-5. 25-35
Boiled potatoes 4.-5. 15-30
Pasta16-7 6-10
Stew 3.-4. 120-
180
Soups 3.-4. 15-60
Vegetables 2.-3. 10-20
Vegetables, frozen 3.-4. 7-20
Stew in a pressure cooker 4.-5. -
Stewing
Rolled roasting joint 4-5 50-65
Pot-roasting 4-5 60-100
Goulash23-4 50-60
Braising/frying with a small
amount of fat1
Escalope, plain or breaded 6-7 6-10
Escalope, frozen 6-7 6-12
Chop, plain or breaded 36-7 8-12
Steak, 3 cm thick 7-8 8-12
Poultry breast, 2cm thick 35-6 10-20
Poultry breast, frozen 5-6 10-30
Patties, 3cm thick 34.-5. 20-30
Hamburgers, 2cm thick 36-7 10-20
Fish and fish fillet, plain 5-6 8-20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded 6-7 8-20
Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g.
fish fingers
6-7 8-15
Prawns and scampi 7-8 4-10
1Without lid
2Preheat to power level 8-8.
3Turn frequently
Sautéing fresh vegetables and
mushrooms
7-8 10-20
Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in
strips Asian-style
7-8 15-20
Frozen dishes, e.g. stir-fries 6-7 6-10
Pancakes, cooked one after the
other
6.-7. -
Omelette, cooked one after the
other
3.-4. 3-10
Fried eggs 5-6 3-6
Deep-frying, 150–200g per
portion in 1–2l oil, deep-fat
fried in portions1
Frozen products, e.g. chips,
chicken nuggets
8-9 -
Croquettes, frozen 7-8 -
Meat, e.g. chicken portions 6-7 -
Fish, breaded or battered 6-7 -
Vegetables, mushrooms,
breaded, beer-battered or tem-
pura
6-7 -
Small baked items, e.g. dough-
nuts, battered fruit
4-5 -
1Without lid
2Preheat to power level 8-8.
3Turn frequently
9.4 Manual ventilation control
You can control the ventilation setting manually.
Note:Using tall items of cookware may prevent the ex-
traction system from working at optimum power. You
can improve the extraction power by placing the lid on
the cookware at an angle.
Activating the manual ventilation control
1. Touch ⁠.
The ventilation system starts at the preset perform-
ance level.
2. Use the and symbols to select the required
performance level within the next 10 seconds.
aThe performance level lights up.
Note:If you have set a cooking time or timer duration,
touch to view the ventilation setting.
Changing or deactivating manual ventilation control
1. Touch ⁠.
2. Select the required performance level or set the
and symbols to ⁠.
9.5 Intensive ventilation setting
The appliance has an intensive ventilation setting. If you
activate the intensive ventilation setting, the ventilation
system works at maximum output for a short time.
Activating the intensive ventilation setting
1. Touch ⁠.
2. Select performance level and then touch ⁠.
The display lights up.
aThe intensive setting is activated.

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Note:After approx. eightminutes, the appliance auto-
matically switches back to performance level ⁠.
Changing or deactivating the intensive ventilation
setting
1. Touch ⁠.
2. Select the required performance level or set the
and symbols to ⁠.
9.6 Automatic start for the ventilation
system
If you select a power level for a cooking zone, the auto-
matic start switches on.
The ventilation system starts at the corresponding
power level. You can find out how to change this set-
ting in section
→"Basic settings", Page15.
9.7 Run-on function for the ventilation
system
The run-on function leaves the ventilation system run-
ning for a few minutes after the hob has been switched
off. This allows you to remove any cooking fumes that
remain. The ventilation system then automatically
switches off.
Activating the fan run-on
As standard, the run-on time is activated with a max-
imum switch-off time.
You can find out how to change this setting in section
→"Basic settings", Page15.
Note:The run-on function only switches on if at least
one cooking zone has been switched on for at least
one minute.
Deactivating the fan run-on
Manually
To deactivate the function, touch ⁠.
Automatically
The appliance deactivates the run-on function if:
¡The run-on time has elapsed.
¡You switch the appliance on again.
10 Time-setting options
Your hob has various functions for setting the cooking
time:
¡Setting the cooking time
¡Automatically programming the cooking time
¡Timer
10.1 Setting the cooking time
The cooking zone switches off automatically once the
time that is set has elapsed. You can set a cooking
time of up to 99 minutes.
Programming the cooking time
1. Select the cooking zone and the required power
level.
2. Touch ⁠.
aThe display for the cooking zone lights up. ap-
pears in the timer display.
3. Touch or . The following basic setting appears:
‒Touch : 30minutes
‒Touch : 10minutes
4. Use the or symbols to select the cooking time.
aThe time starts to elapse.
Note:If you have set a cooking time for several cook-
ing zones, the time information for each of the selected
cooking zones always appears in the timer display.
Changing or deleting the cooking time
1. Select the cooking zone.
2. Touch ⁠.
3. To change the cooking time, touch or or set it
to ⁠ ⁠.
Once the cooking time has elapsed
The cooking zone switches itself off. An audible signal
sounds and appears in the timer display for
10seconds. The display lights up in the cooking
zone.
▶Touch ⁠.
aThe displays go out and the audible signal stops.
10.2 Automatically programming the
cooking time
You can automatically set the same cooking time for all
cooking zones. The set time for each of the cooking
zones counts down independently of the others.
You can find more information about this at
→"Basic settings", Page15.
10.3 Short-term timer
You can use the short-term timer to set a time of up to
99minutes. This function operates independently of the
cooking zones and other settings. This function does
not automatically switch off a cooking zone.
Setting the short-term timer
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– If a cooking zone has been selected: Touch
twice.
– If you have not selected a cooking zone:
Touch ⁠.
aThe display beside lights up. appears in the
timer display.
2. Touch or . The basic setting appears:
‒Touch : 10minutes
‒Touch : 05minutes
3. To select the required time, touch or ⁠.
aThe time starts to elapse.
Changing or deleting the timer duration
1. Touch repeatedly until the display beside
lights up.
2. To change the cooking time, touch or or set it
to ⁠ ⁠.
Once the timer duration has elapsed
A signal sounds. appears in the timer display. The
displays go out after 10 seconds.
▶Touch ⁠.
aThe displays go out and the audible signal stops.
11 PowerBoost function
The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
quantities of water faster than when using power
level ⁠.
You can activate this function for a cooking zone,
provided the other cooking zone in the same group is
not in use (see illustration). Otherwise, and flash in
the display for the selected cooking zone. Power
level is then set automatically without activating the
function.
11.1 Activating the PowerBoost function
1. Select the cooking zone.
2. Select power level and then touch the symbol.
The display lights up.
aThe function has been activated.
11.2 Deactivating the PowerBoost function
1. Select the cooking zone.
2. Touch the symbol. The display goes out and
the cooking zone switches back to power level ⁠.
aThe function has now been deactivated.
Note:In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost func-
tion is automatically switched off in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the hob.
12 Childproof lock
The hob is equipped with a childproof lock. This pre-
vents children from switching on the hob.
12.1 Activating the childproof lock
Requirement:The hob must be switched off.
▶Touch and hold for four seconds.
aThe display beside lights up for 10seconds.
aThe hob is now locked.
12.2 Deactivating the childproof lock
▶Touch and hold for four seconds.
aThe lock is released.
12.3 Automatic childproof lock
The hob is equipped with an automatic childproof lock.
This prevents children from switching on the hob.
Activating and deactivating
You can find more information about the automatic
childproof lock under
→"Basic settings", Page15.
13 Automatic safety switch-off function
If you operate a cooking zone for an extended period
and do not change any settings, the automatic safety
shut-off is activated. This depends on the selected per-
formance level from 1 to 10 hours.
The cooking zone stops heating. and the residual
heat indicator or flash alternately in the cooking
zone display.
To switch off the display, touch any symbol. You can
restart the cooking zone.

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14 Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
14.1 Basic settings table
Display Function
⁠ Childproof lock
Manual.1
Automatic.
Function deactivated.
⁠ Audible signals
Confirmation and fault signals are deac-
tivated.
Only the fault signal activated.
Only the confirmation signal is activated.
All signal tones are activated.1
⁠ Automatically programming the cooking
time
Switched off.1
⁠ ⁠- Time until automatic switch-off.
⁠ Duration of the timer end signal tone
10 seconds.1
30 seconds.
1 minute.
⁠ Power management function. Limit the
total power of the hob
. The available settings depend on the
maximum power of the hob
Deactivated. Maximum power of the
hob.12
1000 W minimum power.
. 1500 W.
...
3000 W. Recommended for 13 A.
. 3500 W. Recommended for 16 A.
4000 W.
. 4500 W. Recommended for 20 A.
...
or . Maximum power of the hob.2
⁠ Time for selecting the cooking zone
Unlimited: The cooking zone that was
last set remains selected.1
Limited: The cooking zone only remains
selected for a few seconds.
⁠ ⁠ Checking cookware, result of the cook-
ing process
Not suitable.
Not optimal.
Suitable.
⁠ Set circulating-air mode or air extraction
mode
Configure circulating-air mode.1
Configure air extraction mode.
1Factory setting
2The hob's maximum power is shown on the rating
plate.
Display Function
⁠ Setting automatic start
Deactivated.
Switched on.1
⁠ Set the run-on
Deactivated.
Activated 1:
If your hob is working in air extraction
mode, the ventilation system is switched
on at the power level for approx. six
minutes.
If your hob is working in circulating-air
mode, the ventilation system is switched
on at the power level for approx. 30
minutes.
The run-on function automatically switches
off after this time.
⁠ Restoring factory settings
Individual settings.1
Factory settings.
1Factory setting
2The hob's maximum power is shown on the rating
plate.
14.2 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, touch and hold for
fourseconds.
Product information Display
Directory for the technical after-sales
service (TK)
⁠
Production number
Production number 1 ⁠ ⁠.
Production number 2 ⁠.
aThe first four displays provide the product informa-
tion. Touch or to view the individual displays.
3. Touch to access the basic settings.
a and , along with , light up alternately as a pre-
setting.
4. Touch repeatedly until the required function is
displayed.

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5. Use or to select the required setting. 6. Touch and hold for four seconds.
aThe settings are saved.
14.3 Exiting the basic settings
▶Touch to switch off the hob.
15 Checking the cookware
You can use this function to check the speed and qual-
ity of the cooking process depending on the cookware.
The result is a reference value and depends on the
properties of the cookware and the cooking zone being
used.
You can find more information about this function un-
der
→"Basic settings", Page15 and on the type, size and
positioning of the cookware under
→"Induction cooking", Page7.
15.1 Procedure for checking the cookware
1. Fill the cookware with approximately 200ml water
and place it at room temperature in the middle of
the cooking zone that most closely matches the dia-
meter of the base of the cookware.
2. Call up the basic settings and select ⁠ ⁠ ⁠.
3. Touch or . The display flashes in the cooking
zones.
aThe function has been activated.
aAfter 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking
zone displays.
Note:If the diameter of the cooking zone that is used
is much smaller than the diameter of the cookware,
only the middle of the cookware can be expected to
heat up. This may result in the cooking results not be-
ing as good as expected or being less than satisfact-
ory.
15.2 Checking the result
In the following table, you can check the result for the
quality and speed of the cooking process:
Result
The cookware is not suitable for the
cooking zone and therefore does not
heat up. 1
The cookware is taking longer to heat
up than expected and cooking is not
progressing as well as it ought to. 1
The cookware is heating up correctly
and cooking is progressing well.
1If a smaller cooking zone is available, test the cook-
ware on this cooking zone.
Touch or to activate the function.
16 PowerManager function
You can use the PowerManager function to set the total
power of the hob.
The hob is set at the factory; the hob's maximum power
is shown on the rating plate. You can use this function
to adjust the configuration to the requirements of each
electrical installation.
In order to not exceed this set value, the hob automat-
ically distributes the available power as needed
between the cooking zones that are switched on.
While the PowerManager function is activated, the out-
put of a cooking zone may temporarily fall below the
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hob automatically distributes the available power as
needed between the cooking zones that are switched
on . The appliance regulates and selects the highest
power level automatically.
For more information, go to
→"Basic settings", Page15
17 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
17.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass
scrapers from customer service, the online shop or a
retailer.
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
¡Undiluted detergent
¡Detergent intended for dishwashers
¡Abrasive cleaners
¡Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover
¡Abrasive sponges
¡High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
17.2 Components to be cleaned or replaced
The following overview shows the components of the
appliance that you either replace or clean.
2
1
3
4
1
Grease filter
2
Odour filter or acoustics filter
3
Glass ceramic
4
Overflow container
17.3 Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.
Note:"Note the information on unsuitable cleaning
products." →Page17
Requirement:The hob has cooled down.
1. Remove heavy dirt using a glass scraper.
2. Clean the hob with a cleaning product for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the product
packaging.
Tip:You can achieve good cleaning results if you
use a special sponge for glass ceramic.
17.4 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Notes
¡"Observe the information on unsuitable cleaning
products." →Page17
¡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.
17.5 Changing the odour filter or acoustics
filter
Change the odour filter regularly. Change the acoustics
filters if they are dirty.
Requirement:You can obtain odour filters or acoustics
filters from specialist retailers, customer service or in
the online shop. To keep them in good working order,
only use genuine replacement filters.
1. Remove the grease filter.
‒Grease may accumulate in the bottom of the
container. Hold the grease filter level to prevent
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2. Remove the four odour filters or acoustics filters,
and dispose of them properly.
3. Insert two odour filters or acoustics filters into the
left and right of the appliance and slide them for-
wards.
4. Insert the other odour filters or acoustics filters into
the left and right of the appliance and slide them for-
wards.
5. Insert the grease filter.
Resetting the saturation indicator
Requirement:After the appliance is switched off,
lights up.
1. "Replace theodour filter." →Page17
2. Press and hold until an audible signal sounds.
aThe display stops lighting up. The saturation indic-
ator for the odour filters is reset.
17.6 Cleaning the grease filters
The grease filters filter the grease from the cooking va-
pour. To keep it in good working order, you must clean
the grease filter regularly.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Fatty deposits in the grease filters may catch fire.
▶Never operate the appliance without a grease filter.
▶Clean the grease filters regularly.
▶Never work with naked flames close to the appli-
ance (e.g. flambéing).
▶Do not install the appliance near a solid fuel heating
appliance (e.g. wood- or coal-burning) unless the
heating appliance has a sealed, non-removable
cover. There must be no flying sparks.
1. Remove the grease filter.
‒Grease may accumulate in the bottom of the
container. Hold the grease filter level to prevent
grease from dripping out.
‒
2. Clean the grease filters.
‒→"Cleaning the grease filters manually",
Page19
‒→"Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher",
Page19
3. If required, remove the odour filters or acoustics fil-
ters and clean the appliance from the inside.
→"Changing the odour filter or acoustics filter",
Page17
4. If any objects get into the appliance, remove these
objects and ensure that the supply to the overflow
container is not blocked.
5. Wipe out the inside of the appliance with soapy wa-
ter and a dish cloth.
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Cleaning the grease filters manually
1. Dismantle the grease filter.
2. Soak the grease filter in hot soapy water.
3. Use a brush to clean the grease filter.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning
products.
Use special grease solvent for stubborn dirt. You
can purchase the grease solvent from the after-
sales service, through our online shop or in a spe-
cialist shop.
4. Rinse the grease filters thoroughly.
5. Allow the grease filters to drain.
Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher
1. Dismantle the grease filter.
2. Place the grease filters loosely in the dishwasher
and do not jam it in.
For optimum cleaning results, lay the grease filter
on the filter side in the dishwasher.
Do not clean heavily soiled grease filters with
utensils.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning
products.
3. Start the dishwasher.
Select a temperature of no more than 70°C.
4. Allow the grease filters to drain.
17.7 Cleaning the overflow container
The overflow container collects liquids or objects that
come into the appliance from above.
Requirement:The appliance has cooled and the resid-
ual heat indicator has gone out.
1. Hold the overflow container with one hand and un-
screw it with the other hand.
‒Hold the overflow container level to prevent liquid
from leaking out.
2. Empty the overflow container and rinse it out.
3. If required, unscrew the screw and clean the over-
flow container without the screw in the dishwasher.
4. Clean the overflow container before screwing it
back into place.
5. Ensure that the supply to the overflow container is
not blocked.
Remove any objects that have entered the appli-
ance once it has cooled down. "To do this, remove
the grease filter." →Page18
18 FAQs
18.1 Using theappliance
Question Answer
Why can I not switch on the
hob and why is the child-
proof lock symbol lit?
¡The childproof lock is activated. You can find further information about this func-
tion under
→"Childproof lock", Page14.
Why are the illuminated dis-
plays flashing and why is a
signal sounding?
¡Clean the surface of the control panel of any liquids or food residue. Remove any
objects that may cover the control panel.
You can find further information about deactivating the signal tone under
→"Basic settings", Page15.
The ventilation system does
not switch on even though
the automatic start is activ-
ated.
¡Manually activate the ventilation system or check the configuration of the auto-
matic start. You can find additional information about this in the section entitled
→"Basic settings", Page15.

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Question Answer
The ventilation system con-
tinues to run even though
the cooking zones have
been switched off.
¡Manually switch off the ventilation system.
You can find additional information about this setting in the section entitled
→"Basic operation", Page10.
The air intake is too weak. ¡Ensure that the grease filter is clean.
To find out how to clean and replace the filter, refer to the section entitled
→"Cleaning and servicing", Page17.
18.2 Noises
Question Answer
Why can I hear noises
while I'm cooking?
¡Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the condition of the
base of the cookware. These noises are normal for induction technology. They do
not indicate that there is a fault.
Possible noises ¡A deep humming noise similar to a transformer: Occurs when cooking at a high
power level. This noise disappears or becomes quieter when you reduce the
power level.
¡A quiet whistling noise: This can be heard when the cookware is empty. This
noise disappears when you add water or food to the cookware.
¡Crackling: This noise occurs when the cookware is made from different multilayer
materials, or if you use cookware of different sizes and different materials. The
loudness of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked
or the cooking method.
¡Loud whistling noises: These may arise if you are operating two cooking zones
at the same time and at the maximum power level. These whistling noises disap-
pear or become quieter when you reduce the power level.
¡Fan noises: The hob is equipped with a fan that switches on automatically at high
temperatures. The fan may also continue to run after you have switched the hob
off if the temperature measured is still too high.
18.3 Cookware
Question Answer
Which cookware is suitable
for the induction hob?
¡You can find additional information on which items of cookware are suitable for
the induction cooking under
→"Induction cooking", Page7.
Why is the cooking zone
not heating up and why is
the heat setting flashing?
¡The cooking zone on which the cookware has been placed is not switched on.
Ensure that the cooking zone on which the cookware has been placed is
switched on.
¡The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not
suitable for induction cooking. Use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking
and place the cookware on the cooking zone whose size best corresponds to the
cookware.
You can find more information about this under
→"Induction cooking", Page7.
Why does the cookware
heat up so slowly or why
does it not heat up suffi-
ciently, even though a high
power level has been set?
¡The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not
suitable for induction cooking. Use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking
and place the cookware on the cooking zone whose size best corresponds to the
cookware.
You can find more information about this under
→"Induction cooking", Page7.