Bosch PCD345DA/58 Serie 4 Gas built-in hob User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This cooktop is for use with Natural Gas and Universal LPG

Leave this instructions with the owner

PCD345DA

Ú Table of contents

[es] Instrucciones de uso y montaje

Safety considerations................................................................ 2

For your safety.....................................................................................2

What to do if you smell gas ..............................................................2

Warnings...............................................................................................2

Installation.................................................................................. 3

Statutory requirements.......................................................................3

Preparing to install..............................................................................3

Clearances ...........................................................................................4

Installation of cooktop into the kitchen bench ..............................5

Connection ...........................................................................................5

Converting the cooktop from Nat. Gas to Universal LPG ...........6

Changing the nozzles of the burners on the cooktop .................6

Adjustment of the taps.......................................................................6

Operating instructions ...............................................................7

Burner locations..................................................................................7

Accessories .........................................................................................7

Operation..............................................................................................7

Cooking pans ......................................................................................8

Cleaning and maintenance...............................................................9

Service ..................................................................................................9

Wiring diagram................................................................................. 10

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Safety considerations

For your safety

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR

THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS

APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury

or death.

Do not store articles on or against this appliance.

What to do if you smell gas

Do not try to light the appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

Inmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by an authorised

person.

Warnings

Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the edge of the

cooking utensil. This instruction is based on safety

considerations.

Do not forget that the unit becomes hot when in use. Common

sense is important. Just because the flame is out, does not

mean parts cannot still be hot.

This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This

instruction is based on safety considerations.

Be sure to disconnect the electrical supply before disassembly

of the appliance.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

This appliance must be installed in a position with the proper

level of ventilation. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and

ventilation air.

Cabinets installed above the gas cooktop must have a

minimum clearance of 650 mm (24”).

The gas pressure regulator supplied with the appliance must be

installed in line with the gas pipe. (N.G. only).

For pressure testing in excess of 3.5 kPa (1/2 psig) the

appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected

from the gas supply piping system.

Important. When using a very large pot, leave a gap of at least

50 mm (2”) to avoid damaging any parts in bench top wood,

plastic or other non-heat resistant materials. Never leave oil or

hot fat unattended.

The surfaces on heating and cooking appliances get hot when

in use. Be careful. Keep children away from the appliance.

Only use your appliance for the preparation of food and never

for room-heating purposes.

This appliance leaves the factory set for the gas supply

indicated on the data label. Call the Service Centre if it needs

to be altered.

Do not tamper inside the appliance. If necessary, call your local

Service Centre.

Overheated fat or oil can easily catch fire. Never leave the

appliance unattended when cooking food with fat or oil, e.g. chips.

Never pour water on burning fat or oil. DANGER OF BURNS!

Cover the receptacle to smother the flames and turn the

cooktop off.

In the event of a fault, cut the gas and electricity supplies to the

appliance. Call our Service Centre to repair the fault.

Do not use unstable or uneven-based receptacles on cooking

plates or burners. They may accidentally tip over.

If a gas supply knob/valve jams, do not force it. Call your official

Service Centre immediately for them to repair or replace it.

The illustrations used in this booklet are only intended as a

guide.

Grids become very hot during use. When operating the

appliance control knobs, take care not to make contact with the

grids.

Do not use this appliance neither in marine craft nor in caravans.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Make sure you keep these instructions for use and assembly in

a safe place, so that you can hand them on with the appliance

if it ever changes owner.

Note: To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the

appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure or steam jet

cleaning devices.

SHOULD THE RELEVANT CONDITIONS NOT BE PROPERLY

SATISFIED, THE INSTALLER, AND NOT THE

MANUFACTURER, SHALL BE HELD LIABLE.

Installation

Statutory requirements

This installation must conform with the following:

■ Manufacturer’s Installation instructions

■ Local Gas Fitting Regulations

■ Municipal Building Codes

■ Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for Gas Installations

■ S.A.A. Wiring Code

■ Local Electrical Regulations

■ Any other statutory regulations

Preparing to install

Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for piping size details. These built-in

cooktops are intended to be inserted in a benchtop cutout.

Only an officially authorised technician should connect the

appliance.

Before you begin, turn off the gas and electricity supply.

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Before connecting the unit, check whether the local connection

conditions (type of gas) are compatible with the unit’s setting.

Observe any special conditions imposed by local suppliers

(utilities). The specifications of this cooktop are stated on the

data label located on the bottom of the cooktop base.

A duplicate data label is supplied for adhesion to an accessible

location near the hotplate if the data label on the base of the

hotplate cannot be accessed when the hotplate is installed.

Clearances

A range hood fitted above the top must be installed according

to the installation instructions for the range hood. A minimum

distance of 650 mm is required for a range hood and 750 mm

for an exhaust fan.

Any adjoining wall surface situated within 200 mm from the

edge of any hob burner must be a suitable non-combustible

material for a height of 150 mm for the entire length of the hob.

Any combustible construction above the hotplate must be at

least 650 mm above the top of the burner and no construction

shall be within 450 mm above the top of the burner.

A minimum depth of 50 mm from the top of the worktop

surface must be provided for the appliance.

If the base of the hotplate can be touched, a protecting shield

must be fitted.

■ The shield must be at least 10 mm from the lowest part of the

hotplate and must be capable of withstanding the appliance

temperatures. Minimum thickness of benchtop is 30 mm.

■ The shield material must be mdf or similar with minimum

thickness of 12 mm.

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■ The shield overall dimensions must be 560 mm wide x

480 mm deep.

■ Provide cut-out in right hand rear of shield of 80 mm wide x

80 mm deep to provide for gas regulator / LP connection

fitting.

After installation of the shield the clearance around the top and

sides of shield will allow adequate ventilation. Ensure the side

and top clearances are not obstructed.

If an oven is positioned below the cooktop the barrier does not

need to be fitted, but a space of 35 mm must be maintained

between the underside of the cooktop and the top of the oven.

Installation of cooktop into the kitchen bench

Side clearances: If the distance measured from the periphery of

the nearest burner to any vertical surface is less than 200 mm,

the surface shall be protected in accordance with clauses

6.10.1.2 of AS/NZS 5601.1.

For cutout dimensions and clearances see Preparing to install.

Installation procedure:

Depending on the model, the adhesive seal may be factory-

fitted. If this is the case, it should not be removed under any

circumstances, since the adhesive seal prevents leaks. If the

seal has not been factory-fitted, apply it to the underside of the

hob.

Fitting the appliance onto the kitchen unit:

1. Remove the clips from the accessory bag and place them in

the lateral orifices.

2. Insert and centre the hob.

3. Press the sides of the hob until it is supported around its

entire perimeter.

Connection

Electrical

An electrical 10 amp socket needs to be within 1 m of the

hotplate to allow electrical connection. The socket must remain

accessible after installation of the appliance.

Important notes:

■ This appliance is connected to the mains (240 VAC) by

means of the connecting lead which must be fixed to the

kitchen unit to prevent it from coming into contact with hot

parts of the cooktop (or an oven installed underneath) and

remain accessible after installation of the cooktop.

When making this connection make sure that the lead cannot

come into contact with hot parts of the cooktop.

■ This appliance must be earthed. When connecting the

cooktop ensure that the earth wire is connected first and that

all wires are connected to the correct terminals.

Gas

During the planning stage, consider the position of supply

connections.

The cooktop must be connected to the gas supply with

upstream connection of an isolation valve in accordance with

the respectively valid regulations. We recommend that the

isolation valve be fitted prior to the cooktop to enable isolation

of cooktop from gas supply. The valve must be easily

accessible at all times.

To find out the factory set gas type, see bottom of cooktop next

to gas connection.

Remove plastic cap from gas supply line prior to installation.

Fit regulator (N.G.) or a test point (Universal LPG) directly to the

R 1/2’’ connection.

Direction of gas flow is indicated on the rear of the regulator.

For position of the inlet connection refer Preparing to install:

Use pipe compound or thread sealant, properly theaded pipes

and careful assembly procedure so that there is no cross

threading, etc., which might cause damage or leakage.

Make sure that all connections peformed are free of leakage.

The manufacturer does not accept any liability for leakage on

connections performed by the installer or if the L-tube is moved

or twisted.

Set the burner pressure to 1.0 kPa for natural gas and 2.75 kPa

for U-LPG with the rapid burner operating.

There are two ways to carry out the connection to the main gas

line:

■ The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe as specified in

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■ Flexible Hose: If installing with a hose assembly, it must

comply with AS/NZS 1869, 10 mm ID, class B or D, no more

than 1.2 m long and installed in accordance with AS/NZS

5601.1.

Ensure that the hose does not contact the hot surfaces of the

hotplate, oven, dishwasher or any other appliance that may

be installed underneath or next to the hotplate. The hose

should not be subjected to abrasion, kinking or permanent

deformation and should be able to be inspected along its

entire length with the cooktop in the installed position. Unions

compatible with the hose fittings must be used and all

connections tested for gas leaks.

The supply connection point shall be accessible with the

appliance installed.

WARNING: Ensure that the hose assembly is restrained from

accidental contact with the flue outlet of an underbench oven.

Before Leaving- Check all connections for gas leaks with soap

and water. DO NOT use a naked flame for detecting leaks.

Ignite all burners both individually and concurrently to ensure

correct operation of gas valves, burners and ignition. Turn gas

taps to low flame position and observe stability of the flame for

each burner individually and all together. Adhere the duplicate

data plate to an accessible location near the hotplate. When

satisfied with the hotplate, please instruct the user on the

correct method of operation. In case the appliance fails to

operate correctly after all checks have been carried out, refer to

the authorised service provider in your area.

It should be expressly noted that we cannot accept any liability

for direct or indirect damage caused by wrong connection,

leakage or improper installation. When being repaired, the

appliance must always be disconnected from the mains supply;

if required, notify our customer service.

Converting the cooktop from Nat. Gas to

Universal LPG

To change injectors

All work involved in installation, setting and adaptation to a

different gas type must be carried out by authorised personnel

from our Service Centre and must comply with current

regulations and the conditions laid down by the local gas

company.

Request change-over injectors from our customer service

deparment (refer injector chart below for sizes).

Before conversion the cooktop must be disconnected from the

electricity and gas valves must be turned to the OFF position.

Changing the nozzles of the burners on the

cooktop

1. Remove the pan supports, burner covers and diffusers.

2. Change the nozzles using the spanner provided by our

Service Centre (code 340847, for double and triple flame

burners code 340808), taking special care to ensure that the

nozzle does not fall when it is removed from the burner or

when fitted.

Ensure that it is completely tightened in order to guarantee

the seal.

Adjustment of the taps

1. Set the control knobs to minimum.

2. Remove the control knobs from the taps. It has a flexible

rubber valve reinforcing ring. Press with the tip of the

screwdriver to access the tap's adjusting screw.

Never remove the valve reinforcing ring. The valve

reinforcing rings guarantee the watertightness of the

appliance's interior from liquids and dirt, which might

otherwise prevent its correct operation.

3. Adjust the minimum ring setting by turning the by-pass screw

using a flat head screwdriver.

To adjust the minimum flame for N.G. replace the control

knob onto the spindle, light the gas and turn the control knob

to the small flame position. Screw the adjustment screw anti-

clockwise to estabilish a minimum stable flame position. The

flame should remain alight and not burn back to the injector

when the valve is turned quickly from ‘Full On’ to the

“Minimum flame” position and back a few times. To adjust

the minimum flame position for ULPG the screw must be fully

tightened down clockwise.

4. Refit the control knobs.

It is important that all the seals are refitted to form a seal.

Never remove the tap spindle. In the event of a malfunction,

change the whole tap.

Important: After finishing, stick the sticker, indicating the new

gas type, close to the specifications plate.

Natural Gas Universal LPG

Burner Hourly Gas

Consumption

(MJ)

Injector

mark

Hourly Gas

Consumption

(MJ)

Injector

mark

Auxiliary 4.00 90 3.50 50

Rapid 12.00 155 10.00 85

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Operating instructions

Burner locations

1 Pan supports

2 Control knobs

3 Auxiliary burner (up to 1 kW)

4 Rapid burner (up to 3 kW)

Accessories

Depending on the model, the hob may include the following

accessories. These can also be acquired from the Technical

Assistance Service.

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The manufacturer accepts no liability if these accessories are

not used or are used incorrectly.

Operation

There are indications to show which burner each control knob

operates.

It is essential to ensure that all the burner parts and pan

supports are correctly installed for the appliance to work

correctly. Do not swap the burner caps around.

Switching on automatically

If your hob can be switched on automatically (ignition

sparkers):

1. Press the chosen burner control knob and turn it

anticlockwise to the maximum power setting.

While the control knob is still pressed down, sparks are

produced on all burners. The flame ignites.

2. Release the control knob.

3. Turn the control knob to the required setting.

If it does not come on, turn the control knob to the off setting

and repeat the steps above. This time, press and hold the

control knob for longer (up to 10 seconds).

: Risk of deflagration!

If after 15 seconds the flame does not ignite, switch off the

burner and open a nearby window or door. Wait at least one

minute before trying to switch the burner back on.

Safety system

Depending on the model, your hob may have a safety system

(thermocouple) that prevents the flow of gas if the burners

accidentally switch off.

To ensure that this device is active:

1. Switch on the burner as usual.

2. Without releasing the control knob, press and hold it down

firmly for 4 seconds after lighting the flame.

Switching off a burner

Turn the corresponding control knob clockwise to the 0 setting.

Additional coffee maker

support

Only for use on the auxiliary

burner with pans which are no

more than 12 cm in diameter.

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Power levels

The progressive control knobs can be used to control the

power needed, from minimum to maximum power.

Warnings

It is normal to hear a soft whistling noise while the burner is

operating.

When first used, it is normal for the burner to give off odours.

This does not pose any risk and does not indicate a

malfunction. They will disappear in time.

An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by the

presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids, etc.

If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, switch off the

burner operating control knob and do not try to relight it for at

least 1 minute.

A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound (thud)

will be produced. This is not a fault - this means that the safety

device is no longer operating.

Keep the burner as clean as possible. If the ignition sparkers

are dirty they will not light properly. Clean them periodically

using a small non-wire brush. Bear in mind that the ignition

sparkers must not suffer any serious impacts.

Use “Large” setting to bring the pan to the boil, then adjust the

flame between “Large flame” and “Economy flame” to maintain

the required pan temperature.

Important:

The use of a cooktop leads to the production of heat and

moisture in the kitchen. For this reason make sure that the

room is properly ventilated. Keep natural ventilation openings,

such as windows, open or provide a mechanical ventilation

device (e.g. a range hood or overhead exhaust fan). An orangy

flame is normal and simply indicates the presence of salt in the

atmosphere (from cooking). If the flame has yellow patches,

this is not a fault (of any kind).

Cooking recommendation

Cooking pans

Suitable pans

The chart below gives the correct pan usage for each burner.

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and

prevent pan damage:

Setting

Control off

Large flame

—

Maximum capacity or aperture and elec-

tricity on

Economy flame

Minimum capacity or aperture

Burner Very high - High Medium Low

Rapid burner Escalopes,

steaks, ome-

lettes, frying

Rice, white

sauce, ragout

Steaming:

fish, vegeta-

bles

Auxiliary

burner

Cooking: casse-

roles, rice pud-

ding, caramel

Defrosting

and slow

cooking: veg-

etables, fruit

and frozen

products

Melting: but-

ter, choco-

late, jelly

Do not place anything, eg.

flame tamer, asbestos mat,

between pan and pan support

as serious damage to the

appliance may result.

Do not remove the pan support

and enclose the burner with a

wok stand as this will

concentrate and deflect heat

onto the hotplate.

Do not use large pots or heavy

weights which can bend the

pan support or deflect flame

onto the hotplate.

Burner Minimum pan

diameter

Maximum pan

diameter

Rapid burner 22 cm 26 cm

Auxiliary burner 12 cm 16 cm

Use pans which are the right

size for each burner.

Do not use small pans on

large burners. The flame must

not touch the sides of the pan.

Do not use damaged pans,

which do not sit evenly on the

hob. Pans may tip over.

Only use pans with a thick, flat

base.

Do not cook without using a lid

and make sure the lid is

properly fitted. This wastes

energy.

Always centre the pan over the

burner, not to one side.

Otherwise it could tip over.

Do not place large pans on the

burners near the control knobs.

These may be damaged by the

very high temperatures.

Place the pans on the pan

supports, never directly on the

burner.

Make sure that the pan

supports and burner caps are

correctly positioned before

using the appliance.

Pans should be placed on the

hob carefully.

Do not strike the hob and do

not place excessive weight on

it.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

Once the appliance is cool, use a sponge to clean it with soap

and water.

After each use, clean the surface of the respective burner parts

once they have cooled down. If any residue is left (baked-on

food, drops of grease etc.), however little, it will become stuck

to the surface and more difficult to remove later. The holes and

grooves must be clean for the flame to ignite properly.

The movement of some pans may leave metal residue on the

pan supports.

Clean the burners and pan supports using soapy water and

scrub with a non-wire brush.

If the pan supports are fitted with rubber rests, ensure that

these are also cleaned. The rests may come loose and the pan

support may scratch the hob.

Always dry the burners and pan supports completely. Water

droplets or damp patches on the hob at the start of cooking

may damage the enamel.

After cleaning and drying the burners, make sure the burner

caps are correctly positioned on the diffuser.

Caution!

■ Do not use steam cleaners. This could damage the hob.

■ If your hob is fitted with a glass or aluminium panel, never use

a knife, scraper or similar implement to clean the point where

it joins the metal.

Maintenance

Always clean off any liquid as soon as it is spilt. This will

prevent food remains from sticking to the hob surface and you

will save yourself any unnecessary effort.

Do not leave acidic liquids (e.g. lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on

the hob.

Due to the high temperatures endured, the wok burner and the

stainless steel zones (grease drip tray, burner outline, etc.) can

change colour. This is normal. After each use, clean these

areas with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.

It is recommended that the cleaning product available from our

Technical Assistance Service (code 464524) is used regularly.

Caution!

The stainless steel cleaner must not be used in the area around

the controls. The (printed) symbols may be wiped off.

Service

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

Only authorized personnel from the Service Centre are qualified

to work on the appliance.

Sometimes certain faults detected can be easily resolved.

Before calling the Technical Assistance Service, bear in mind

the following advice:

Any of the following are considered to be abnormal operation

and may require servicing:

■ Yellow tipping of the cooktop burner flame.

■ Sooting up of cooking utensils.

■ Burners not lighting properly.

Gas valves, which are difficult to turn in case the appliance fails

to operate correctly, contact the authorised service provider in

your area.

Fault Possible cause Solution

The general electrical sys-

tem is malfunctioning.

Defective fuse. Check the fuse in the main fuse box and change it

if it is damaged.

The automatic safety switch or circuit breaker has

tripped.

Check the main control panel to see if the auto-

matic safety switch or circuit breaker has tripped.

The automatic switching

on function does not work.

There may be food or cleaning products stuck

between the ignition sparkers and the burners.

The space between the ignition sparker and the

burner must be clean.

The burners are wet. Dry the burner caps carefully.

The burner caps are not correctly positioned. Check that the burner caps are correctly posi-

tioned.

The appliance is not earthed, is poorly connected

or the earthing is faulty.

Contact the installation technician.

The burner flame is not uni-

form.

The burner components are not correctly posi-

tioned.

Correctly place the parts on the appropriate

burner.

The grooves on the burner are dirty. Clean the grooves on the burner.

The gas flow is not normal

or there is no gas.

The gas supply is blocked by gas taps. Open all gas taps.

If the gas is supplied from a gas cylinder, check

that it is not empty.

Change the gas cylinder.

The kitchen smells of gas. A gas tap has been left on. Turn off the taps.

Incorrect coupling of gas cylinder. Check that the coupling is sound.

Possible gas leak. Shut off the gas supply, ventilate the premises and

immediately notify an authorised installation techni-

cian to check and certify the installation. Do not

use the appliance until ensuring that there is no

gas leak in the installation or appliance itself.

The burner immediately

switches off after releasing

the control knob.

The control knob was not held down for long

enough.

Once the burner is on, hold the control knob down

a few seconds longer.

The grooves on the burner are dirty. Clean the grooves on the burner.

Wiring diagram

A Switch

B Blue wire

C Brown wire

D Terminal

E Ignition module

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