Bosch PWP631BF1B - 60 cm Serie 4 Induction Hob

Owners' Guide Induction Cooktops

Overview

You will find the most frequently caused damage in the following table:

Induction cooking

Advantages of induction cooking

Induction cooking is very different from traditional cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:

• Saves time when boiling and frying.
• Saves energy.
• Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not burn on as quickly.
• Heat control and safety – the hob increases or decreases the heat supply as soon as the user changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed from the hotplate, without having to switch it off first.

Cookware

Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking, such as:

• Cookware made from enamelled steel
• Cookware made from cast iron
• Special induction-compatible cookware made from stainless steel.

To check whether your cookware is suitable for induction cooking, refer to the section on

-> "Cookware check".

To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area on the base of the pan should match the size of the hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a smaller diameter.

Some induction cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic base:

• If the base of the cookware is only partially ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will heat up. This may mean that heat will not be distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.

• The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the material from which the base of the cookware is made contains aluminium, for example. This may mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even that it will not be detected.

Unsuitable pans

Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:

• common thin steel
• glass
• earthenware
• copper
• aluminium

Properties of the base of the cookware

The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans made from materials that distribute heat evenly through them, such as stainless-steel pans with a threelayer base, saves time and energy.

Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply

Absence of pan or unsuitable size

If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the hotplate will switch off automatically.

Empty pans or those with a thin base

Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic switch off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.

Pan detection

Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the cookware and the material from which its base is made. For this reason, you should always use the hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of the pan.

Getting to know your appliance

You can find information on the dimensions and power of the hotplates in -> Page 2

Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual details and colours may differ.

The control panel

Touch controls

Touching a symbol activates the associated function.

Notes

• Always keep the control panel clean and dry. Moisture reduces its effectiveness.
• Do not place any cookware near the indicators or sensors. The electronics could overheat.

The hotplates

Residual heat indicator

The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate. This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.

The following indicators are shown depending on the amount of residual heat:

• Display : High temperature
• Display : Low temperature

If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected heat setting will flash alternately.

When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as long as the hotplate is still warm.

Operating the appliance

This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. 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. An audible signal sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the hotplate indicators light up. The hob is ready to use.

To switch off: Touch the symbol until the indicator goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Notes

• The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
• The selected settings are stored for four seconds after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time, the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.

Setting a hotplate

Use the + and - symbols to select the required heat setting.

Heat setting = lowest setting.

Heat setting = highest setting.

Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is marked with a dot.

Notes

• To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may temporarily reduce the power.
• In order to prevent the appliance from producing excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the power.

Selecting a hotplate and heat setting

The hob must be switched on.

1. Select the hotplate using the symbol.
2. Touch the + or - symbol within 10 seconds. The following basic setting appears:
   + symbol: heat setting
   - symbol: heat setting
   

The heat setting is set.

Changing the heat setting

Select the hotplate and touch the + or - symbol until the required heat setting appears.

Switching off the hotplate

Select the hotplate and then touch the + or - symbol until appears.

The hotplate switches itself off and the residual heat indicator appears.

Notes

• If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the selected power level flashes. After a certain time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
• If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before switching on the hob, it will be detected within 20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the hotplate will be selected automatically. Once detected, select the power level within the next 20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off. If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one will be detected when switching it on.

Chef's recommendations

Recommendations

• When heating up puree, cream soups and thick sauces, stir occasionally.
• Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
• When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting down as soon as steam escapes between the lid and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape for a good cooking result.
• After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you serve the food.
• To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used to set the optimum cooking time.
• For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil should be avoided.
• To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
• Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven gloves.
• You can find recommendations for energy-efficient cooking in section-> "Environmental protection"

Cooking table

The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.

CombiZone function

Using this function, the two left hotplates, which are the same size, can be linked together. When doing this, the same heat setting is set for both hotplates. This is especially suitable for cooking with elongated cookware.

Notes regarding cookware

To achieve the best results, use suitable, oval cookware in the area of both hotplates. Position the cookware in the middle of the hotplates.

When you are using cookware on just one of the two hotplates, it can be moved to the second hotplate. In this case, the heat setting and the selected settings are transferred.

Activation

The hob must be on.

1. Select one of the two hotplates that are in the Combi zone and set the heat setting.
2. Touch the symbol. The indicator lights up.The heat setting lights up on the displays for the two hotplates.
   The function was activated.

Changing the heat setting

Select one of the two hotplates assigned to the combi zone and use the + or - symbol to set the heat settings.

Deactivating

Select one of the two hotplates assigned to this function and touch the symbol.

The function has been deactivated. The two hotplates will now function independently.

Time-setting options

Your hob has two timer functions:

• Programming the cooking time
• Kitchen timer

Programming the cooking time

The hotplate automatically switches off after the time that is set has elapsed.

Setting procedure:

1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.
2. Touch the symbol. lights up in the display for the hotplate. appears in the timer display.
3. Touch the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears:
   + symbol: 30 minutes.
   - symbol: 10 minutes.
4. Use the + or - symbol to select the required cooking time.

After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.

Notes

• The same cooking time can be set automatically for all hotplates. The set time for each of the hotplates counts down independently. You can find information on automatically programming the cooking time in section -> "Basic settings"
• If the CombiZone function is selected for the combined hotplate, the set time for both hotplates is the same.

Changing or deleting the time

Select a hotplate. Touch the symbol and use the + or - symbols to change the cooking time, or set the time to .

Once the time has elapsed

The hotplate switches off. A beep sounds and in the time program function display appears for 10 seconds. The indicator on the hotplate lights up. Pressing the symbol turns off the indicators and stops the beeping.

Notes

• If a cooking time was programmed for several hotplates, the time information for the selected hotplate is shown in the timer display.
• You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.

The kitchen timer

You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes.

This functions independently from the hotplates and from other settings. This function does not automatically switch off a hotplate.

Setting procedure:

1. The kitchen timer can be set in two different ways:
   – If a hotplate has been selected, touch the symbol twice.
   – If no hotplate is selected, touch the symbol. The display beside the symbol lights up. appears in the timer display.
2. Touch the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears.
   + symbol: 10 minutes.
   - symbol: 05 minutes.
3. Use the + or - symbol to set the required time. After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.

Changing or deleting the time

Touch the symbol repeatedly until the display lights up beside the symbol . Change the time or use the symbols + or - to set the time to .

Once the time has elapsed

A warning signal sounds. is displayed on the time program function display. After 10 seconds the indicators turn off.

Pressing the symbol turns off the indicators and stops the beeping.

PowerBoost function

The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large quantities of water faster than when using heat setting .

The function can be used by any hotplate provided that no other hotplates are switched on. Otherwise and will flash in the heat setting display.

Activation

1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the symbol.
   lights up on the display.
   The function is activated.

Notes

If a hotplate is switched on while the PowerBoost function is active, and will flash on the heat setting display; heat setting will then be applied automatically. The PowerBoost function will now be deactivated.

In the combi zone, the PowerBoost function can only be activated if the two hotplates are being used independently of each other.

Deactivation

1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch the symbol. goes out on the display and the hotplate switches back to the heat setting. The function is deactivated.

Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost function can switch itself off automatically in order to protect the electronic elements inside the hob.

Childproof lock

You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hob.

Activating and deactivating the childproof lock

The hob should be turned off.

To activate: press the symbol for approximately 4 seconds. The indicator next to the symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.

To deactivate: press the symbol for approximately 4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.

Childproof lock

With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates when a hob is switched off.

Switching on and off

You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on in the -> "Basic settings" section

Automatic safety cut-out

If a hotplate operates for an extended period and no settings are changed, the automatic safety shut-off is activated.

The hotplate stops heating. , and the residual heat indicator or flash alternately in the hotplate display.

When you touch any symbol, the display switches off. The hotplate can now be set again.

The point at which the safety shut-off becomes active depends on which heat setting has been set (after 1 to 10 hours).

Basic settings

The appliance has various basic settings. These basic settings can be altered to suit your individual requirements.

To access the basic settings:

The hob must be off.

1. Switch on the hob.
2. Within ten seconds, touch and hold the symbol for approximately four seconds. The first four displays provide product information. Touch the + or - symbol to view the individual displays
   
3. Touching the symbol again takes you to the basic settings.
   and flash alternately on the displays and appears as a presetting.
   
4. Touch the symbol repeatedly until the required function is displayed.
5. Then use the + and - symbols to select the required setting.
   
6. Touch the symbol for at least four seconds.
   The settings have been saved.

Leaving the basic settings

Turn off the hob with the main switch.

Cookware check

This function can be used to check the speed and quality of the cooking process depending on the cookware.

The result is a reference value and depends on the properties of the cookware and the hotplate being used.

1. Place a cold saucepan containing approx. 200 ml of water in the centre of the hotplate the diameter of which matches the base of the pan most closely.
2. Go to the basic settings and select the setting.
3. Touch the + or - symbol. - will flash on the hotplate display. The function has now been enabled.

After 20 seconds, the quality and speed of the cooking process will appear in the hotplate display

Check the result using the following table:

To activate the function again, select the + or - symbol.

Notes

• If the diameter of the hotplate 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 being as good as expected or being less than satisfactory.
• You can find information on this function in the section on -> "Basic settings".
• You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the section on ~ "Induction cooking".

Power manager

You can use the power manager function to set the total power of the hob.

The hob settings are preconfigured at the factory. Its maximum performance is specified on the rating plate. You can use the power manager function to change the value to meet the requirements of the specific electrical installation.

In order not to exceed this set value, the hob automatically distributes the power available according to need between the cooking zones that are switched on.

While the power manager function is activated, the output of a cooking zone may temporarily fall below the nominal value. If a cooking zone is switched on and the power limit is reached, _ appears in the power level display for a short time. The appliance automatically regulates and selects the highest possible power level.

Note: If automatic power limitation has been activated, the appliance self-regulates but continues to display the selected power level unchanged.

For more information about how the total power of the hob is changed, see the section entitled -> "Basic settings"

Cleaning

Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.

Hob

Cleaning

Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.

Clean the hob with a damp dish cloth and dry it with a cloth or towel to prevent limescale build-up.

Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob. Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the product packaging.

Never use:

• Undiluted washing-up liquid
• Cleaning agents designed for dishwashers
• Abrasive cleaners
• Harsh cleaning agents, such as oven spray and limescale remover
• Scouring pads
• High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners

Stubborn dirt is best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.

You can obtain a suitable glass scraper from customer services or through our online shop.

Using a special sponge for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs achieves a great cleaning result.

Note: Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is still hot. This may mark the surface. Make sure that any residue left by cleaning agents is removed.

Hob surround

To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the following instructions:

• Only use warm soapy water
• Wash new dish cloths thoroughly before use.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use a glass scraper or sharp objects.

Troubleshooting

Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to eliminate. Please read the information in the table before calling the after-sales service.

Display	Possible cause	Solution
None	The power supply has been disconnected. The device has not been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram. Electronics fault.	Use other electrical devices to check whether a short-circuit has occurred in the power supply. Ensure that the device has been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram. If the fault cannot be eliminated, inform the technical after-sales service.
The displays flash	The control panel is damp or an object is covering it.	Dry the control panel or remove the object.
The indicator flashes in the hotplate displays	A fault has occurred in the electronics.	To acknowledge the fault, cover the control panel with your hand
	The electronics have overheated and have switched off the corresponding hotplate. The electronics have overheated and have switched off all hotplates.	Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any symbol on the hob.
+ heat setting and acoustic signal	There is a hot pan in the area of the control panel. There is a risk that the electronics will overheat.	Remove the pan. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can continue to cook.
and acoustic signal	There is a hot pan in the area of the control panel. To protect the electronics, the hotplate has been switched off.	Remove the pan. Wait for a few seconds. Touch any control. If the fault display goes out, you can continue to cook.
	The hotplate has overheated and switched itself off to protect the work surface.	Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently and switch the hotplate on again.
	The hotplate was operating for an extended period without interruption.	The automatic safety switch-off function has been activated. See section
	The supply voltage is faulty; outside of the normal operating range.	Contact your electricity provider
	The hob is not connected properly	Disconnect the hob from the power supply. Ensure that it has been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram.

Do not place hot pans on the control panel.

Notes

• If appears on the display, press and hold the button for the relevant cooking zone in order to read the fault code.
• If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect the hob from the mains power supply and wait 30 seconds before reconnecting it. If this code is displayed again, contact the technical after-sales service and specify which fault code has appeared.
• If a fault occurs, the appliance will not switch to standby mode.

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