Bosch PKM6..FP.. Hob - Information for Use

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Product Overview

This document provides information for use for the Bosch Hob, model PKM6..FP..

Diagram of Hob Zones:

The hob features cooking zones with specific dimensions:

• Zone 1: Single-circuit hotplate.
• Zone 2: Dual-circuit hotplate.
• Zone 3: Bridge heating element, connecting zones 1 and 2.

The diagram shows two circular cooking zones with diameters indicated:

• One zone with a diameter of 14.5 cm.
• Another zone with a diameter of 14.5 cm.
• A third zone indicated by a larger circle with dimensions 21/12 cm, suggesting a dual-circuit or larger zone.
• Rectangular markings indicate dimensions 18x37 and 18x27, likely representing overall hob dimensions or specific zone configurations.

All dimensions are in centimeters (Ø = cm).

1 Safety

1.1 General Information

Read this instruction manual carefully. 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

Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. Only use this appliance to prepare meals and drinks. Use under supervision; never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods. Use 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 separate remote control, unless operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off.

1.3 Restriction on User Group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children 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

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Fire! Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires. Never leave hot oil or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish a fire using water; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover with a lid or a fire blanket. The cooking surface becomes very hot. Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity. Never place objects on the cooking surface. The appliance will become hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Burns! The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted. Caution should be exercised to avoid touching heating elements. Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents; never use them. The appliance becomes hot during operation; allow it to cool down before cleaning.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Electric Shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance via the fuse in the fuse box to prevent a possible electrical shock. Call customer services [See Page 14]. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners. The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Injury! Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. Always keep hotplates and saucepan bases dry.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. Do not let children play with packaging material. 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.

2 Preventing Material Damage

Hob covers can cause accidents due to overheating, catching fire, or materials shattering. Do not use hob covers. Food may catch fire. The cooking process must be monitored continuously.

ATTENTION! Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic. Check your cookware. Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appliance. Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or allow to boil dry. Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appliance 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 hotplates. Do not use oven protective foil. Do not use aluminium foil or plastic containers.

2.1 Overview of the Most Common Damage

3 Environmental Protection and Saving Energy

3.1 Disposing of Packaging

Packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving Energy

Follow these instructions to 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 diameter as the hotplate. (Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan, which is often larger than the base diameter.)
• Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cooking 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 the lid, a lot of energy escapes.
• Use a glass lid to see into the pan without lifting it.
• Use pots and pans with flat bases; uneven bases increase energy consumption.
• Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food. Large items of cookware containing little food need more energy to heat up.
• Cook with only a little water; the more water, the more energy required.
• Turn down to a lower power level early on; using a power level that is too high wastes energy.
• Take advantage of the hob's residual heat. With longer cooking times, switch off the hotplate 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking. Unused residual heat increases energy consumption.

Product Information according (EU) 66/2014 can be found on the attached appliance pass and online on the product page for your appliance.

4 Familiarising Yourself with Your Appliance

The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. You can find the hob dimensions in the overview of models [See Page 2].

4.1 Control Panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

Control Panel Layout: The control panel features touch fields and displays for heat settings, timers, and functions like PowerBoost. Specific icons represent the main switch, wipe protection, childproof lock, automatic zone control, hotplate selection, control panel lock, timer, and PowerBoost. The displays show heat settings (1-9), residual heat indicators, and timer values.

Notes: Always keep the control panel dry. Moisture impairs the function. Do not pull pans close to the displays and touch fields, as the electronics may overheat.

4.2 Indicators/Symbols

The displays show selected values and functions:

• Display 1-9: Heat settings
• Display 8/6: Residual heat
• Display 6: PowerBoost function
• Display 88: Timer

4.3 Touch Fields

Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, touch the relevant field.

• [Main Switch Icon]: Main switch
• [Wipe Protection Icon]: Wipe protection
• [Childproof Lock Icon]: Childproof lock
• [Automatic Zone Control Icon]: Automatic zone control
• [Hotplate Selection Icon]: Hotplate selection
• [Control Panel Icon]: Control panel
• [Timer Icon]: Timer
• [PowerBoost Icon]: Powerboost

4.4 Hotplates

You can find an overview of the different activations of the hotplates here. If you operate the activations, the relevant displays light up. If you switch on a hotplate, it will switch to the setting last selected.

Notes: Dark areas in the glow pattern of the hotplate are part of the technical design and do not affect functionality. The hotplate regulates temperature by switching heat on and off. This may occur even at the highest setting. With multi-circuit hotplates, heating may switch on or off at different times for different areas. Reasons include protection of easily damaged components against overheating, protection against electrical overload, and achieving better cooking results.

Combi-cooking Zone

The combi-cooking zone allows you to combine the single-circuit and the dual-circuit hotplate with the bridge heating element. The two hotplates can also be operated independently of each other.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows three numbered elements: 1. Single-circuit hotplate, 2. Dual-circuit hotplate, 3. Bridge heating element.

The small extended cooking zone (2 and 3) and the single-circuit hotplate (1) can also be operated independently with different heat settings, producing different temperature areas. Tip: Suitable cookware is available from customer service or the online shop.

4.5 Residual Heat Indicator

The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. Do not touch the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.

5 Basic Operation

5.1 Switching the Hob On or Off

The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. If you switch the appliance back on within 4 seconds after switching off, the hob will start up with the previously stored settings.

5.2 Switching On the Hob

Touch [Main Switch Icon]. The light bar above the icon lights up brightly. The displays for the controls and the heat setting displays light up. The hob is ready for use.

5.3 Switching Off the Hob

The hob will switch off automatically when all hotplates have been switched off for a while (10-60 seconds). Touch [Main Switch Icon]. The indicator lamp above the icon goes out. The displays go out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

5.4 Setting the Hotplates

To set a hotplate, it has to be selected. Select the required heat setting on the control panel.

5.5 Selecting Heat Settings

Requirement: The hob is switched on.

1. Select the hotplate with [Hotplate Selection Icon]. The [Heat Settings Display] lights up in the heat setting indicator. The [Intermediate Setting Indicator] lights up under the heat setting indicator.
2. Select a heat setting on the control panel.

5.6 Changing Heat Settings

1. Select the hotplate with [Hotplate Selection Icon].
2. Select a heat setting on the control panel.

5.7 Switching Off the Hotplate

1. Select the hotplate with [Hotplate Selection Icon].
2. Select 0 on the control panel.

If you have switched off a hotplate, the residual heat indicator appears after approx. 10 seconds. Note: The hotplate last selected remains activated. You can adjust the hotplate without selecting it again.

5.8 Recommended Cooking Settings

You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate power levels here. The cooking time varies depending on the type, weight, thickness, and quality of the food. The ongoing power level depends on the cookware used.

Cooking tips:

• To bring food to the boil, use heat setting 9.
• Stir thick liquids occasionally.
• Food that needs to be seared quickly or that initially loses a lot of liquid during frying should be fried in small portions.
• Tips for saving energy when cooking [See Page 5].

Melting

Heating or Keeping Warm

¹ Prepare the dish without the lid.

Defrosting and Heating

Poaching or Simmering

¹ Bring the water to the boil with the lid on. ² Continue to cook the dish without a lid.

Boiling, Steaming or Stewing

¹ Bring the water to the boil with the lid on. ² Continue to cook the dish without a lid.

Braising

Frying with Little Oil

Fry food without a lid.

Omelette

¹ Turn the dish several times.

Deep-Frying

Deep-fry food in 1–2 l oil in batches, 150–200 g per batch. Cook food without a lid.

6 PowerBoost Function

PowerBoost lets you heat up large volumes of water even faster than on heat setting 9. The PowerBoost function is only available on hotplates marked with [PowerBoost Icon].

6.1 Switching On PowerBoost

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Fire! Oil and fat heat up quickly with the PowerBoost function. Oil and fat ignite quickly if overheated. When cooking, never leave the hob unattended.

Requirement: With dual-circuit hotplates, the second filament circuit has to be activated for use with the PowerBoost function.

1. Select the cooking zone.
2. Touch [PowerBoost Icon] in the settings area.

The [PowerBoost Icon] display lights up.

6.2 Switching Off PowerBoost

If you do not switch off the PowerBoost function, it will switch off automatically after a certain period of time. The hotplate switches back to heat setting 9.

1. Select the hotplate.
2. Select any ongoing cooking setting.

The [PowerBoost Icon] display goes out.

7 Childproof Lock

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

7.1 Activating the Childproof Lock

Requirement: The hob is switched off.

1. Press and hold [Childproof Lock Icon] for approx. 4 seconds.

The indicator lamp above [Childproof Lock Icon] lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is now locked.

7.2 Deactivating the Childproof Lock

Press and hold [Childproof Lock Icon] for approx. 4 seconds. The lock is now released.

7.3 Automatic Childproof Lock

This function automatically activates the childproof lock when you switch off the hob. The automatic childproof lock can be activated in the basic settings [See Page 11].

8 Time-Setting Options

Your appliance has different time-setting options which can be used to set a cooking time or a kitchen timer.

8.1 Cooking Time

Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.

Setting the Cooking Time

Requirement: The hotplate is selected and set.

1. Touch [Timer Icon]. The display for the hotplate lights up. '00' lights up on the timer display.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, set the required cooking time on the control panel.

The cooking time counts down. If you have set a cooking time for more than one hotplate, the cooking time of the hotplate selected is displayed.

Changing or Cancelling the Cooking Time

1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch [Timer Icon]. The display lights up brightly.
3. On the control panel, change the cooking time or set it to '00'.

Switching Off the Continuous Signal

You can switch the signal off manually. Touch any symbol. The displays will go out and the audible signal will stop.

Automatic Timer

You can use this function to preselect a cooking time for all hotplates. Each time a hotplate is switched on, the preselected cooking time counts down. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. Switch on the automatic timer in the basic settings [See Page 11]. Tip: The automatic timer is valid for all hotplates. You can reduce or delete the cooking time for individual hotplates [See Page 9].

8.2 Kitchen Timer

You can set a time of up to 99 minutes after which a signal will sound. The kitchen timer runs independently of all other settings.

Setting the Kitchen Timer

1. Switch on the kitchen timer. There are 2 different ways of switching the kitchen timer on:

• If a hotplate has been selected: Touch [Timer Icon] twice within 10 seconds.
• If a hotplate has not been selected: Touch [Timer Icon].

The [Timer Icon] indicator lights up. 2. Within the next 10 seconds, set the required time on the control panel. The time counts down. When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds. '00' lights up on the timer display. The [Timer Icon] indicator for the kitchen timer lights up brightly. It switches off after 10 seconds.

Displaying the Time

Select the kitchen timer with [Timer Icon]. The time is displayed for 10 seconds.

Setting the Correct Time

1. Select the kitchen timer with [Timer Icon].
2. Set the required time on the control panel.

Switching Off the Timer Signal

You can switch the signal off manually. Touch any touch field. The display goes out and the audible signal ceases.

9 Automatic Switch-Off

If you do not change the settings of a hotplate for a long time, automatic switch-off will be activated. When the hotplate switches off depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours). The heat to the hotplate is switched off. The [Residual Heat Indicator] and the residual heat indicator [H/h] flash alternately on the hotplate display.

9.1 Continuing Cooking After Automatic Switch-Off

1. Touch any touch field.

The display goes out. 2. Reset.

10 Wipe Protection

Wiping over the control panel while the hob is switched on may alter settings. Your hob has a wipe protection function to prevent this. The main switch is excluded from the wipe protection function. You can switch the hob off at any time.

10.1 Activating Wipe Protection

Touch [Wipe Protection Icon]. A signal sounds. The indicator lamp above [Wipe Protection Icon] lights up. The control panel is locked for 30 seconds.

11 Energy Consumption Display

This function indicates the total amount of energy consumed between switching the hob on and switching it off again. Once switched off, the energy consumption is displayed in kilowatt hours, e.g. 1.08 kWh, for 10 seconds. The accuracy of the display depends on various factors such as the voltage quality of the power supply. The display can be activated in the basic settings [See Page 11].

12 Basic Settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

12.1 Overview of the Basic Settings

You can find an overview of the basic settings and the default factory settings here.

¹ Factory setting

12.2 Changing Basic Settings

Requirement: The hob is switched off.

1. Switch on the hob.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, press and hold [Control Panel Icon] for 4 seconds.

The [Indicator c] and [Indicator 9] flash alternately on the left-hand display. The [Indicator 5] lights up on the right-hand display. 3. Touch [Control Panel Icon] repeatedly until the required indicator appears on the left-hand display. 4. Set the desired value on the control panel. 5. Press and hold [Control Panel Icon] for 4 seconds. The setting is activated. Tip: To exit the basic settings without saving, switch off the hob using [Main Switch Icon]. Switch the hob on again and reset.

13 Cleaning and Servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

13.1 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 surfaces of the appliance. Never use unsuitable cleaning products.

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

13.2 Cleaning the Glass Ceramic

Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues from getting burnt on. Note: Note the information on unsuitable cleaning products [See Page 12]. Requirement: The hob has cooled down.

1. Remove heavy soiling 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 using a special sponge for glass ceramic.

13.3 Cleaning the Hob Surround

Clean the hob frame after use if dirty or stained. Notes: Note the information on unsuitable cleaning products [See Page 12]. Do not use the 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.

14 Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Injury! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.

[Warning Symbol] 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 repairing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Burns! The hotplate heats up but the display does not work. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call the customer service.

[Warning Symbol] Risk of Fire! The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call the customer service.

14.1 Information on Display Panel

15 Disposal

15.1 Disposing of Old Appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

16 Customer Service

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer, or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

16.1 Product Number (E-Nr.) and Production Number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. The rating plate can be found:

• on the appliance certificate.
• on the lower section of the hob.

Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.