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Table of contents
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8 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 { Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . 19

( Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
] Causes of damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 E number and FD number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 E Test dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Energy-saving advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmentally-friendly disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

f Induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Advantages of induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Produktinfo

Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Additional information on products, accessories,

replacement parts and services can be found at
* Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com and in the online
shop www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/eshops
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Residual heat indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switching the hob on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting a hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chef's recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

O Time-setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the cooking time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

v PowerBoost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

A Childproof lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Activating and deactivating the childproof lock . . . . . 14
Childproof lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

b Automatic safety cut-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Q Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To access the basic settings:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

t Cookware check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
h Power manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hob surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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en Intended use

Children must not play with, on, or around the

8Intended use appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
I nt ended us e

unless they are at least 15 years old and are

the instruction and installation manual, as well being supervised.
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners. Keep children below the age of 8 years old at
a safe distance from the appliance and power
Check the appliance after removing it from the cable.
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance, If you wear an active implantable medical
contact the Technical Assistance Service and device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator),
provide written notification of the damage check with your doctor that it complies with
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June
any type of compensation. 1990, DIN EN 45502-2-1 and DIN EN 45502-
2-2, and that it has been chosen, implanted
Only a licensed professional may connect and programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-
appliances without plugs. Damage caused by E 2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied,
incorrect connection is not covered under and if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils
warranty. and cookware with non-metal handles are
This appliance must be installed according to used, it is safe to use this induction hob as
the installation instructions included. intended.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and beverages. The
cooking process must be supervised. A short
cooking process must be supervised without
interruption. Only use the appliance in
enclosed spaces.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
Do not use covers. These can cause
accidents, for example due to overheating,
catching fire or materials shattering.
Only use safety devices or child protection
grilles approved by ourselves. Unsuitable
safety devices or child protection grilles may
result in accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote
control.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.

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 Important safety information en

(Important safety : Warning – Risk of electric shock!

■ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
information may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
I mpor t ant saf et y i nf or mat i on :Warning – Risk of fire! trained after-sales technicians. If the
■ Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never appliance is defective, unplug the appliance
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use from the mains or switch off the circuit
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-
the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully sales service.
using a lid, fire blanket or something similar. Doofnot
Risk
■ use shock!
electric any high-pressure cleaners or
The
Risk
■ hotplates become very hot. Never
of fire! steam cleaners, which can result in an
place combustible items on the hob. Never electric shock.
place objects on the hob. A of
Risk
■ defective appliance may cause electric
electric shock!
The
Risk
■ appliance gets hot. Do not keep
of fire! shock. Never switch on a defective
combustible objects or aerosol cans in appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
drawers directly underneath the hob. mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
The
Risk
■ hob switches off automatically and can
of fire! fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
no longer be operated. It may switch on Cracks
Risk
■ or fractures
of electric shock! in the glass ceramic
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service. after-sales service.
Doofnot
Risk
■ use hob covers here.They can
burns!
cause accidents, for example due to : Warning – Risk of fault!
overheating, catching fire or materials A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If
shattering. a drawer is located on the underside of the
hob, do not store any small or sharp objects,
: Warning – Risk of burns! paper or tea towels in it. These may be sucked
■ The hotplates and surrounding area in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted) There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm
become very hot. Never touch the hot between the contents of the drawer and the
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance. fan entry point.
The
Risk
■ hotplate heats up but the display does
of burns!
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in : Warning – Risk of injury!
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales ■ When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
service. cooking container could shatter due to
Metal
Risk
■ objects on the hob quickly become
of burns! overheating. The cooking container in the
very hot. Never place metal objects (such bain marie must not directly touch the
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat-
hob. resistant cookware.
After
Risk
■ each use, always turn off the hob at
of fire!! ■ Saucepans
Risk of injury! may suddenly jump due to
the main switch. Do not wait until the hob liquid between the pan base and the
turns off automatically after the pan is hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
removed. saucepan bases dry.

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en Causes of damage

]Causes of damage
Caution!
Causes of damge

■ 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
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
■ Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
■ Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.

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

Damage Cause Measure

Stains Boiled over food. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob. Check the cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Chips Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.

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 Environmental protection en

7Environmental protection fInduction cooking

In this section, you can find information about saving
Envi r onment al pr ot ect i on I nd u c t i o n c o k i n g Advantages of induction cooking
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item
Energy-saving advice of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:

■ Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking ■ Saves time when boiling and frying.
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid ■ Saves energy.
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid. ■ Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
■ Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use burn on as quickly.
a lot more energy. ■ Heat control and safety – the hob increases or
■ The diameter of the pan base must match the size of decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers usually changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops the
provide the diameter for the top of the pan, which is heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
usually larger than the diameter of the pan base. from the hotplate, without having to switch it off first.
■ Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
■ Use little water when cooking. This saves energy and Cookware
preserves all the vitamins and minerals in Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
vegetables. such as:
■ Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted. ■ Cookware made from enamelled steel
■ Cookware made from cast iron
■ Special induction-compatible cookware made from
Environmentally-friendly disposal stainless steel.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly To check whether your cookware is suitable for
manner. induction cooking, refer to the section on
This appliance is labelled in accordance with ~ "Cookware check".
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
used electrical and electronic appliances area on the base of the pan should match the size of
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - the hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of
WEEE). The guideline determines the cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
framework for the return and recycling of used smaller diameter.
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

‘FP ‘FP ‘FP

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.

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en Induction cooking

■ The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the Pan detection

material from which the base of the cookware is Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
made contains aluminium, for example. This may depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently the cookware and the material from which its base is
hot or even that it will not be detected. made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.

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 three-
layer 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.

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 Getting to know your appliance en

*Getting to know your

appliance
You can find information on the dimensions and power
Get i ng t o know your ap l i ance

of the hotplates in~ Page 2

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

The control panel

E
Controls Indicators
# Main switch ‹ Operating status
¸ Selecting a hotplate ‚-Š Heat settings
A/@ Adjustment fields •/œ Residual heat
& PowerBoost function › PowerBoost function
0 Timer function ‹‹ Timer
‚ Childproof lock

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
Hotplates
$ Simple hotplate Use cookware that is a suitable size
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section ~ "Induction cooking"

Residual heat indicator If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate. heat setting will flash alternately.
This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a
hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up. When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been
The following indicators are shown depending on the switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as
amount of residual heat: long as the hotplate is still warm.
■ Display •: High temperature
■ Display œ: Low temperature

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en Operating the appliance

Changing the heat setting

1Operating the appliance Select the hotplate and touch the @ or A symbol until
the required heat setting appears.
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
Oper at i ng t he ap l i ance

shows heat settings and cooking times for various Switching off the hotplate
meals.
Select the hotplate and then touch the @ or A symbol
until ‹ appears.
Switching the hob on and off
The hotplate switches itself off and the residual heat
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. indicator appears.
To switch on: Touch the # symbol. An audible signal
sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the Notes
■ If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the
hotplate indicators ‹ light up. The hob is ready to use.
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the indicator elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual ■ If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled switching on the hob, it will be detected within
down sufficiently. 20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the
hotplate will be selected automatically. Once
Notes detected, select the power level within the next
■ The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates 20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
have been switched off for more than 20 seconds. If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one
■ The selected settings are stored for four seconds will be detected when switching it on.
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. Chef's recommendations
Setting a hotplate Recommendations

Use the @ and A symbols to select the required heat ■ When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
setting. sauces, stir occasionally.
■ Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
Heat setting ‚ = lowest setting. ■ When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
Heat setting Š = highest setting. down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
marked with a dot. for a good cooking result.
■ After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
Notes serve the food.
■ To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from ■ To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may manufacturer's instructions.
temporarily reduce the power. ■ Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the
■ In order to prevent the appliance from producing nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the to set the optimum cooking time.
power. ■ For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting ■ To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
The hob must be switched on. ■ Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
1. Select the hotplate by touching the ¸ symbol. gloves.
2. Touch the @ or A symbol within 10 seconds. The ■ You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
following basic setting appears: cooking in section ~ "Environmental protection"
@ symbol: Š heat setting
A symbol: … heat setting

 

The heat setting is set.

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 Operating the appliance en

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.

Heat setting Cooking time

(mins)

Melting
Chocolate coating 1 - 1. -
Butter, honey, gelatine 1-2 -

Heating and keeping warm

Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1. - 2 -
Milk* 1. - 2. -
Heating sausages in water* 3-4 -

Defrosting and heating

Spinach, frozen 3-4 15 - 25
Goulash, frozen 3-4 35 - 55

Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings* 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Fish* 4-5 10 - 15
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce 1-2 3-6
Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise, hollandaise 3-4 8 - 12

Boiling, steaming, braising

Rice (with double the volume of water) 2. - 3. 15 - 30
Rice pudding*** 2-3 30 - 40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 25 - 35
Boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 15 - 30
Pasta, noodles* 6-7 6 - 10
Stew 3. - 4. 120 - 180
Soups 3. - 4. 15 - 60
Vegetables 2. - 3. 10 - 20
Vegetables, frozen 3. - 4. 7 - 20
Cooking in a pressure cooker 4. - 5. -

Braising
Roulades 4-5 50 - 65
Pot roast 4-5 60 - 100
Goulash*** 3-4 50 - 60
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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en Operating the appliance

Heat setting Cooking time

(mins)

Roasting/frying with little oil*

Escalope, plain or breaded 6-7 6 - 10
Escalope, frozen 6-7 6 - 12
Chop, plain or breaded** 6-7 8 - 12
Steak (3 cm thick) 7-8 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)** 5-6 10 - 20
Poultry breast, frozen** 5-6 10 - 30
Rissoles (3 cm thick)** 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)** 6-7 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
Scampi, prawns 7-8 4 - 10
Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms 7-8 10 - 20
Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in Asian-style strips 7-8 15 - 20
Frozen dishes, e.g. roasted dishes 6-7 6 - 10
Pancakes (baked in succession) 6. - 7. -
Omelette (cooked in succession) 3. - 4. 3 - 10
Fried eggs 5-6 3-6

Deep-fat frying* (150-200 g per portion in 1-2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets 8-9 -
Croquettes, frozen 7-8 -
Meat, e.g. chicken portions 6-7 -
Fish, breaded or in beer batter 6-7 -
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered, tempura 6-7 -
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter 4-5 -
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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 Time-setting options en

The kitchen timer

OTime-setting options
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99
Ti me- set i ng opt i ons Your hob has two timer functions: minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
■ Programming the cooking time from other settings. This function does not automatically
■ Kitchen timer switch off a hotplate.

Setting procedure
Programming the cooking time
1. The kitchen timer can be set in two different ways:
The hotplate automatically switches off after the time
– If a hotplate has been selected, touch the
that is set has elapsed.
0 symbol twice.
Setting procedure: – If no hotplate is selected, touch the 0 symbol.
The Ú display beside the V symbol lights up. ‹‹
1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting. appears in the timer display.
2. Touch the 0 symbol. Ú lights up in the display for 2. Touch the @ or A symbol. The basic setting
the hotplate. ‹‹ appears in the timer display. appears.
3. Touch the @ or A symbol. The basic setting @ symbol: 10 minutes.
appears: A symbol: 5 minutes.
@ symbol: 30 minutes. 3. Use the @ or A symbol to set the required time.
A symbol: 10 minutes. After a few seconds, the time begins to count down.

  Changing or deleting the time

Touch the symbol 0 repeatedly until the Ú indicator
lights up beside the V symbol. Change or set the time
to ‹‹ using the @ or A symbol.

Once the time has elapsed

E E A warning signal sounds. ‹‹ is displayed on the time
program function display. After 10 seconds the
indicators turn off.
Pressing the 0 symbol turns off the indicators and
4. Use the @ or A symbol to select the required stops the beeping.
cooking time.
After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.
Note: 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"

Changing or deleting the time

Select a hotplate. Touch the 0 symbol and use the
@ or A 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 Ú indicator on the hotplate lights up.
Pressing the 0 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.

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en PowerBoost function

vPowerBoost function AChildproof lock

The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
Power Bo st f unct i on You can use the childproof lock to prevent children
Chi l dpr o f l ock

quantities of water faster than when using heat from switching on the hob.
setting Š.
The function can be used by any hotplate provided that Activating and deactivating the childproof
no other hotplates are switched on. Otherwise › and Š lock
will flash in the heat setting display.
The hob should be turned off.
Activation To activate: press the symbol ‚ for approximately 4
seconds. The indicator next to the symbol ‚ lights up
1. Select a hotplate. for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.
2. Touch the & symbol. To deactivate: press the symbol ‚ for approximately
› lights up on the display. 4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.
The function is activated.
Note: If a hotplate is switched on while the PowerBoost Childproof lock
function is active, › and Š will flash on the heat setting
display; heat setting Š will then be applied With this function, the childproof lock automatically
automatically. The PowerBoost function will now be activates when a hob is switched off.
deactivated.
Switching on and off
You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof
Deactivation lock on in the ~ "Basic settings" section
1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch the & symbol.
The › display goes out and the hotplate switches
back to the Š heat setting.
The function is deactivated.
bAutomatic safety cut-out
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost If a hotplate operates for an extended period and no
Aut omat i c saf et y cut - out

function can switch itself off automatically in order to settings are changed, the automatic safety shut-off is
protect the electronic elements inside the hob. activated.
The hotplate stops heating. ”, ‰ and the residual heat
indicator œ 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).

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 Basic settings en

QBasic settings
The appliance has various basic settings. These basic
Basi c set i ngs

settings can be altered to suit your individual

requirements.
Indicator/ Function
symbol

™‚ Childproof lock
‹ Manual*.
‚ Automatic.
ƒ Function deactivated.

™ƒ Signal tones
‹ Confirmation and fault signals are switched off.
‚ Only the fault signal is switched on.
ƒ Only the confirmation signal is switched on.
„ All signal tones are switched on.*

™† Automatically programming the cooking time

‹‹ Switched off.*
‹‚-ŠŠ Time until automatic switch-off.

™‡ Audible signal duration for the timer function

‚ 10 seconds.*
ƒ 30 seconds.
„ 1 minute.

™ˆ Power management function. Limiting the total power of the hob

The available settings depend on the maximum power of the hob.
‹ Deactivated. Maximum power of the hob. */**
‚ 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.
...
Š or Š. Maximum power of the hob.**
™Š Time for selecting the cooking zone
‹ Unlimited: The hotplate that was last set remains selected.*
‚ Limited: The cooking zone only remains selected for a few seconds.

™‚ƒ Check the cookware and the cooking results

‹ Not suitable
‚ Not perfect
ƒ Suitable

™ƒ„ Automatic management with power limitation

‹ Deactivated: Shows the power limitation according to the power management function.*
‚ Activated: Does not show the power limitation of the power management function.

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™‹ Restore to standard settings

‹ Individual settings.*
‚ Restore factory settings.
*Factory setting
**The hob's maximum power output is shown on the rating plate.
--------

To access the basic settings: 6. Touch the 1 symbol for at least four seconds.
The hob must be off. The settings have been saved.
1. Switch on the hob. Leaving the basic settings
2. Within ten seconds, touch and hold the 1 symbol
Turn off the hob with the main switch.
for approximately four seconds.
The first four displays provide product information.
Touch the @ or A symbol to view the individual
displays.
Product information Display screen
After-sales service index (ASSI) ‹‚
Production number ”š
Production number 1 Š†.
Production number 2 ‹.†

3. Touch the 1 symbol again to access the basic

settings.
™ and ‚ flash alternately on the displays and ‹
appears as a presetting.

4. Touch the 1 symbol repeatedly until the required

function is displayed.
5. Then use the @ and A symbols to select the
required setting.

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 Cookware check en

tCookware check hPower manager

This function can be used to check the speed and
Co kwar e check You can use the power manager function to set the
Power manager

quality of the cooking process depending on the total power of the hob.
cookware. The hob settings are preconfigured at the factory. Its
The result is a reference value and depends on the maximum performance is specified on the rating plate.
properties of the cookware and the hotplate being used. You can use the power manager function to change the
value to meet the requirements of the specific electrical
1. Place a cold saucepan containing approx. 200 ml of installation.
water in the centre of the hotplate the diameter of
which matches the base of the pan most closely. In order not to exceed this set value, the hob
2. Go to the basic settings and select the ™‚ ƒ setting.
automatically distributes the power available according
to need between the cooking zones that are switched
3. Touch the @ or A symbol. A will flash on the hotplate
on.
display.
The function has now been enabled. While the power manager function is activated, the
After 20 seconds, the quality and speed of the cooking output of a cooking zone may temporarily fall below the
process will appear in the hotplate display. 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
E settings"

Check the result using the following table:

Result
‹ The cookware is not suitable for the hotplate and will therefore
not heat up.*
‚ The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and the
cooking process is not going as well as it should.*
ƒ The cookware is heating up correctly and the cooking process
is going well.
* If there is a smaller hotplate available, test the cookware again on the
smaller hotplate.

To activate the function again, select the @ or A 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".

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en Cleaning

DCleaning
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
Cl eani ng

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.

Potential marks
Limescale and water Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled down.
marks You can use a cleaning agent suitable for
glass-ceramic hobs.*
Sugar, rice starch or Clean immediately. Use a glass scraper. Cau-
plastic tion: Risk of burns.*
* Then clean with a damp dish cloth and dry with a cloth or towel.

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.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) en

{Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
Fr equent l y Asked Quest i ons ( FAQ)

Using the appliance

Why can't I switch on the hob and why is the childproof lock symbol lit?
The childproof lock is activated.
You can find information on this function in the section on ~ "Childproof lock"

Why are the displays flashing and why can I hear an audible signal?
Remove any liquid or food remains from the control panel. Remove any objects from the control panel.
You can find instructions on how to deactivate the audible signal in the section on ~ "Basic settings"

Noises

Why I can hear noises while I'm cooking?

Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the characteristics of the base of the cookware. These noises are a normal
part of induction technology. They do not indicate a defect.

Possible noises:

A low humming noise like the one a transformer makes:

Occurs when cooking at a high heat setting. The noise disappears or becomes quieter when the heat setting is reduced.

Low whistling noise:

Occurs when the cookware is empty. The noise disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.

Crackling:
Occurs when using cookware made from layers of different material or when using cookware of different sizes and different materials at
the same time.The volume of the noise may vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked and the cooking method.

High-pitched whistling noises:

May occur if two hotplates are used at the highest heat setting at the same time. The whistling noises disappear or become quieter when
the heat setting is reduced.

Fan noise:
The hob is equipped with a fan that automatically switches on at high temperatures. The fan may continue to run even after you have
switched off the hob if the temperature detected is still too high.

Rhythmical tones like the ticking of a clock:

This noise only occurs when three or more hotplates are on. The noise disappears or becomes quieter when one of the hotplates is
switched off.

Cookware

Which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob?

You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob in the section on ~ "Induction cooking"

Why is the hotplate not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing?
The hotplate on which the cookware is standing is not switched on.
Check that you have switched on the correct hotplate.
The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the section on ~ "Induction cooking"

Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high heat setting?
The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the section on ~ "Induction cooking"

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en 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
Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to
Tr oubl e sho t i ng

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. Use other electrical devices to check whether a short-circuit has
occurred in the power supply.
The device has not been connected in accord- Ensure that the device has been connected in accordance with
ance with the circuit diagram. the circuit diagram.
Electronics fault. If the fault cannot be eliminated, inform the technical after-sales
service.
The displays flash The control panel is damp or an object is cover- Dry the control panel or remove the object.
ing it.
The Ù indicator flashes in the A fault has occurred in the electronics. To acknowledge the fault, cover the control panel with your hand.
hotplate displays
”ƒ The electronics have overheated and have Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then
switched off the corresponding hotplate. touch any symbol on the hob.
”… The electronics have overheated and have
switched off all hotplates.
Ӡ + heat setting and acous- There is a hot pan in the area of the control Remove the pan. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards.
tic signal panel. There is a risk that the electronics will You can continue to cook.
overheat.
Ӡ and acoustic signal There is a hot pan in the area of the control Remove the pan. Wait for a few seconds. Touch any control. If the
panel. To protect the electronics, the hotplate fault display goes out, you can continue to cook.
has been switched off.
”‚/”‡ The hotplate has overheated and switched itself Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently and
off to protect the work surface. switch the hotplate on again.
”‰ The hotplate was operating for an extended The automatic safety switch-off function has been activated. See
period without interruption. section
“Š‹‹‹ The supply voltage is faulty; outside of the nor- Contact your electricity provider.
“Š‹‚‹ mal operating range.
—…‹‹ 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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 Customer service en

4Customer service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance
Cust omer ser vi ce

needs to be repaired. We will always find an

appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales
personnel having to make unnecessary visits.

E number and FD number

Please quote the E number (product number) and the
FD number (production number) of your appliance
when contacting the after-sales service.
The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found:
■ On the appliance certificate.
■ On the lower section of the hob.
The E-number can also be found on the glass surface
of the hob. You can check the customer index (KI) and
FD number by going to the basic settings. Look up
section~ "Basic settings" for this.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service
engineer is not free of charge in the event of misuse of
the appliance, even during the warranty period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB 0344 892 8999
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 €
per minute.
Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You
can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by
trained service technicians who carry original spare
parts for your appliances.

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en Test dishes

ETest dishes
This table has been produced for test institutes to
Test di shes

facilitate the testing of our appliances.

The data in the table refers to our Schulte-Ufer
cookware accessories (4 piece cookware set for the HZ
390042 induction hob) with the following
measurements:
■ Saucepan Ø 16 cm, 1.2 l for hotplates of Ø 14.5 cm
■ Pot Ø 16 cm, 1.7 l for hotplates of Ø 14.5 cm
■ Pot Ø 22 cm, 4.2 l for hotplates of Ø 18 cm
■ Frying pan Ø 24 cm, for hotplates of Ø 18 cm

Preheating Cooking
Heat set- Cooking time
Test dishes Cookware Lid Heat setting Lid
ting (min:sec)

Melting chocolate
Chocolate coating (e.g. Dr. Oetker brand, dark chocolate 55% cocoa, Saucepan,
150 g) 16 cm - - - 1. No
diameter

Heating and keeping lentil stew warm

Lentil stew*
Initial temperature 20 °C
Amount: 450 g Cooking 1:30
pot, 16 cm 9 (without stir- Yes 1. Yes
diameter ring)
Amount: 800 g Saucepan, 2:30
22 cm 9 (without stir- Yes 1. Yes
diameter ring)
Lentil stew from a tin
E.g lentils with Erasco sausages.
Initial temperature 20 °C
Amount: 500 g Approx. 1:30
Cooking
pot, 16 cm 9 (stir after Yes 1. Yes
diameter approx.
1 minute)
Amount: 1 kg Approx. 2:30
Saucepan,
22 cm 9 (stir after Yes 1. Yes
diameter approx.
1 minute)

Preparing Béchamel sauce

Temperature of the milk: 7 ºC
Ingredients: 40 g butter, 40 g flour, 0.5 l milk (3.5% fat content) and a
pinch of salt
1. Melt the butter, stir in the flour and salt, and heat up the mixture. Saucepan,
16 cm 2 Approx. 6:00 No - -
diameter
2 Add the milk to the roux and bring to the boil, stirring continu-
7 Approx. 6:30 No - -
ously.
3. Once the Béchamel sauce comes to the boil, leave it on the hot-
- - - 2 No
plate for a further two minutes, stirring continuously.
*Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550
**Recipe in accordance with DIN EN 60350-2

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 Test dishes en

Preheating Cooking
Heat set- Cooking time
Test dishes Cookware Lid 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.
The cooking time, including preheating, is approx. 45 minutes.
Ingredients: 190 g short-grain rice, 90 g sugar, 750 ml milk (3.5% Cooking 3
fat content) and 1 g salt pot, 16 cm 8. Approx. 5:30 No (stir after Yes
diameter 10 minutes)
Ingredients: 250 g short-grain rice, 120 g sugar, 1 l milk (3.5% fat Saucepan, 3
content) and 1.5 g salt 22 cm 8. Approx. 5:30 No (stir after Yes
diameter 10 minutes)
Rice pudding, cooked without lid
Temperature of the milk: 7 ºC
Add the ingredients to the milk and heat the mixture up while stirring con-
tinuously. Once the milk has reached approx. 90 ºC, select the recom-
mended heat setting and leave it to simmer on a low heat for approx.
50 minutes.
Ingredients: 190 g short-grain rice, 90 g sugar, 750 ml milk (3.5% Cooking
fat content) and 1 g salt pot, 16 cm 8. Approx. 5:30 No 3 No
diameter
Ingredients: 250 g short-grain rice, 120 g sugar, 1 l milk (3.5% fat Saucepan,
content) and 1.5 g salt 22 cm 8. Approx. 5:30 No 2. No
diameter

Cooking rice*
Water temperature: 20 °C
Ingredients: 125 g long grain rice, 300 g water and a pinch of salt Cooking
pot, 16 cm 9 Approx. 2:30 Yes 2 Yes
diameter
Ingredients: 250 g long grain rice, 600 g water and a pinch of salt Saucepan,
22 cm 9 Approx. 2:30 Yes 2. Yes
diameter

Roasting a pork loin

Initial temperature of the loin: 7 °C
Amount: 3 pork loins (total weight approx. 300 g, 1 cm thick) and Frying pan,
15 ml sunflower oil 24 cm 9 Approx. 1:30 No 7 No
diameter

Preparing pancakes**
Amount: 55 ml batter for each pancake Frying pan,
24 cm 9 Approx. 1:30 No 7 No
diameter

Deep-fat frying chips

Amount: 2 l sunflower oil, per portion: 200 g frozen chips (e.g. Until the oil
Saucepan,
McCain 123 Original fries) temperature
22 cm 9 No 9 No
reaches
diameter
180 °C
*Recipe in accordance with DIN 44550
**Recipe in accordance with DIN EN 60350-2

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