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Important safety information Warning – Risk of burns! Warning – Malfunction risk! The hotplates and surrounding area The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower ■ (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) section. If there is a drawer under the hob it become very hot.
Causes of damage ]Causes of damage Caution! C a u s e s o f d a m a g e Rough pan bases may scratch the hob. ■ Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. ■ Doing so may cause damage. Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the ■...
Induction cooking Some induction cookware does not have a fully fInduction cooking ferromagnetic base: If the base of the cookware is only partially Advantages of induction cooking ■ ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will I n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g heat up.
Getting to know your appliance longer works once everything has cooled down, call the Empty cookware and thin-bottomed cookware after-sales service. Do not heat up saucepans or frying pans when they are empty, and do not use thin-bottomed cookware. If you Pan detection do, the cookware may heat up very quickly and the Each cooking zone has a lower limit for pan detection.
Getting to know your appliance The cooking zones Cooking zone Single cooking zone Use cookware that is a suitable size. Û Flexible cooking zone See the section entitled ~ "Flex Zone" á à / ß FlexPlus cooking zone The FlexPlus cooking zones always switch on in conjunction with the flexible cooking zone to their left or right.
Operating the appliance Cooking modes 1Operating the appliance Your hob has a number of different cooking modes. You can switch between the different modes in the This section tells you how to apply settings for a cooking mode menu. You can access this menu by p l i a n c e O p e r a t i n g t h e a p cooking zone.
Operating the appliance Select the required power setting by touching it Notes directly or swiping along the scale. If there is no cookware resting on an active cooking ■ zone, the power setting indicator will flash. After a while, the cooking zone will switch itself off. If cookware is resting on a cooking zone that does ■...
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Operating the appliance Power setting Cooking time (mins) Poaching, simmering Dumplings* 4.5 - 5.5 20 - 30 Fish* 4 - 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...
Flex Zone Use as a linked cooking zone |Flex Zone The flexible cooking zone is used as a linked cooking zone. A flexible cooking zone can be used as a linked F l e x Z o n e cooking zone or as two independent cooking zones, as Connecting the two individual cooking zones required.
Move function Activation uMove function Select one of the two cooking zones in the flexible cooking zone. This function activates the entire flexible cooking zone Select the MoveMode function from the cooking M o v e f u n c t i o n and divides it into three flexible cooking areas.
FlexPlus Zone }FlexPlus Zone OTime-setting options The hob has two FlexPlus cooking zones, which are Your hob has three time-setting options: F l e x P l u s Z o n e i o n s T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t located between the two flexible cooking zones and Programming the cooking time which switch on in conjunction with the flexible cooking...
PowerBoost function You can exit this screen by touching the arrow in Note: vPowerBoost function the top left corner of the touchscreen. Changing or deleting the time This function allows large volumes of water to be P o w e r B o o s t f u n c t i heated up even more quickly than with power setting 9.
ShortBoost function Deactivating Activating Select a cooking zone and set another power level in Select a cooking zone. the control panel. Swipe right on the scale until your finger touches "Boost". Hold your finger there. The function is deactivated. In certain circumstances, the function may switch Note: itself off automatically in order to protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
Keep warm function zKeep warm function sTransferring settings This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter You can use this function to transfer the cooking mode, K e e p w a r m f u n c t i o t i n g s T r a n s f e r r i n g s e t and for keeping food warm.
Cooking assist functions The cooking zones that have a frying sensor are ÜCooking assist functions marked with the frying sensor symbol. The cooking functions are available to all cooking zones The cooking assistance functions guarantee easy if a wireless temperature sensor is connected. u n c t i o n s C o o k i n g a s s i s t f cooking and promise outstanding cooking results.
Cooking assist functions Sensors and special accessories Functions and heat settings The sensors measure the heat of the cooking vessel Frying sensor throughout the cooking process. This ensures that the You can use the frying sensor when pan-frying food with cooking power is controlled with high precision to a small amount of oil.
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Cooking assist functions The cooking functions inform you when the water or Cooking functions ■ oil has reached the optimal temperature for adding You can use these functions to heat, simmer or cook the food (see the table for exceptions where food food, or cook it in a pressure cooker or fry it in a should be added right at the beginning).
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Cooking assist functions Connecting the wireless temperature sensor to the Setting procedure control panel Attach the temperature sensor to the saucepan; see You will need to connect the wireless temperature the section on ~ "Preparing and maintaining the sensor to the control panel before using the cooking wireless temperature sensor"...
Cooking assist functions Recommended dishes The following table shows a selection of dishes and is arranged by food type. The temperature and the cooking time depend on the amount, the condition and the quality of the food. Meat Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time from functions...
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Cooking assist functions Fish Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time from functions setting signal tone (min.) Function for frying with a small amount of oil Fish fillet, unbreaded* Frying sensor 10-20 Fish fillet, breaded* Frying sensor 10-20 Prawns* Frying sensor Shrimps* Frying sensor Whole fish*...
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Cooking assist functions Vegetables and pulses Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time from functions setting signal tone (min.) Function for frying with a small amount of oil Garlic* Frying sensor 2-10 Onions* Frying sensor 2-10 Courgettes** Frying sensor 4-12 Aubergines** Frying sensor 4-12 Pepper*...
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Cooking assist functions Potatoes Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time functions setting from signal tone (min.) Function for frying with a small amount of oil Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes)* Frying sensor 6-12 Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes)* Frying sensor 15-25 Potato fritter**...
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Cooking assist functions Sauces Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time from functions setting signal tone (mins) "Frying with a small amount of oil" function Tomato sauce with vegetables* Frying sensor 25 - 35 Béchamel sauce* Frying sensor 10 - 20 Cheese sauce* Frying sensor 10 - 20...
Cooking assist functions Frozen products Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time from functions setting signal tone (min.) Cooking function Green beans*** Cooking functions 3 / 100 ºC 15-30 Function for frying with a large amount of oil Deep-fat frying chips**** Cooking functions 5 / 170 ºC * Turn several times.
Cooking assist functions Preparing and maintaining the wireless Using the wireless temperature sensor temperature sensor Attach the temperature sensor to the silicone patch and align it correctly. In this section, you will find information on: s e n s o r e l e s s t e m p e r a t u r e n t a i n i n g t h e w i r P r e p a r i n g a n d m a i...
Remove the upper section of the casing. Take the Declaration of Conformity old batteries out. Put the new batteries in. Make sure Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that that the polarity is correct. the appliance with wireless temperature sensor function meets the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EG.
Childproof lock AChildproof lock kWipe protection You can use the childproof lock to prevent children Wiping over the control panel while the hob is switched C h i l d p r o o f l o c k W i p e p r o t e c t i o n from switching on the hob.
Basic settings Navigating through the basic settings QBasic settings Swipe your finger up or down in the overview to scroll through the various settings. Touch a setting to access Your appliance has various default settings. You can further options in its sub-menu. B a s i c s e t t i n g s adapt these default settings to your own routines and Touch the ¾...
Energy consumption indicator [Energy consumption tCookware check indicator This function can be used to check the speed and C o o k w a r e c h e c k quality of the cooking process depending on the This function indicates the total amount of energy cookware.
Cleaning Wireless temperature sensor DCleaning Temperature sensor Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be Clean the temperature sensor with a damp cloth. Never C l e a n i n g purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop. clean it in the dishwasher.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) {Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q u e s t i o n s ( F A Q ) F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Using the appliance Why can't I switch on the hob and why is the childproof lock symbol lit? The childproof lock is activated.
Trouble shooting Cleaning How do I clean the hob? Using a special glass-ceramic cleaning agent produces the best results. We advise against using harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, dish- water detergent (concentrated) or scouring pads. You can find more information on cleaning and caring for your hob in the section on ~ "Cleaning" 3Trouble shooting Faults often have simple explanations.
Customer service 4Customer service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired. We will always find an appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales personnel having to make unnecessary visits.
Test dishes ETest dishes This table has been produced for test institutes to T e s t d i s h e s facilitate the testing of our appliances. The data in the table refers to our Schulte-Ufer cookware accessories (4 piece cookware set for the HEZ 390042 induction hob) with the following measurements: Saucepan Ø...
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Test dishes Preheating Cooking Heat set- Cooking time Test dishes Cookware Heat setting Lid ting (min:sec) Cooking rice pudding Rice pudding, cooked with the lid on Temperature of the milk: 7 ºC Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Set the recommended heat setting and add rice, sugar and salt to the milk.
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