Children must not play with, on, or around the replacement parts and services can be found at appliance. Children must not clean the www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com and in the online appliance or carry out general maintenance shop www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/eshops unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
Important safety information In combination with an activated vapour (Important safety extractor hood, room air is extracted from the information kitchen and neighbouring rooms - a partial vacuum is produced if not enough fresh air is supplied. Toxic gases from the chimney or the The appliance can only be used safely if it is i n f o r m a t i o n I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y...
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Important safety information After each use, always turn off the hob at Warning – Risk of fire! ■ the main switch. Do not wait until the hob Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never ■ turns off automatically after the pan is leave hot fat or oil unattended.
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Important safety information Warning – Risk of injury! When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and ■ cooking container could shatter due to overheating. The cooking container in the bain marie must not directly touch the bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat- resistant cookware.
Causes of damage ]Causes of damage Caution! C a u s e s o f d a m a g e Rough pan bases may scratch the hob. ■ Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. ■ Doing so may cause damage. Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the ■...
Environmental protection 7Environmental protection fInduction cooking Advantages of induction cooking In this section, you can find information about saving t e c t i o n E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o I n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g energy and disposing of the appliance.
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Induction cooking Some induction cookware does not have a fully Empty pans or those with a thin base ferromagnetic base: Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system. If the base of the cookware is only partially ■...
Getting to know your appliance *Getting to know your appliance You can find information on the dimensions and power y o u r a p p l i a n c e G e t t i n g t o k n o w of the hotplates in In this section, we will explain the indicators and controls.
Getting to know your appliance The control panel Indicators/symbols Touch controls Keep-warm function – Switch the appliance on and off Frying sensor Ý Lock the control panel for cleaning and switch on the Ñ childproof lock Cooking functions õ Switch between the settings areas for the hob and the Temperature for cooking functions ‹‹‹...
Getting to know your appliance Residual heat indicator Circulating-air mode The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate. grease filters and an activated carbon filter This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a and conveyed back into the kitchen.
Before using for the first time Select the setting in the control panel. ‚ KBefore using for the first time Please read the following information before using the t h e f i r s t t i m e B e f o r e u s i n g f o r appliance for the first time: Clean the appliance and all accessory parts thoroughly.
Operating the appliance Select the setting in the control panel. ‹ 1Operating the appliance This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table p l i a n c e O p e r a t i n g t h e a p shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Operating the appliance Selecting a hotplate and heat setting Switching on the ventilation system The hob must be switched on. If the symbols are not available, insert Note: the metal grease filter correctly. Touch the symbols for the required " Ä...
Operating the appliance Intensive setting Switching off Touch the symbol. Activate intensive mode to eliminate strong smells and odours. In this mode, the extractor hood operates at its The fan setting that was last selected by the sensor will maximum fan setting for a short time. After a short time, be shown on the display panel.
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Operating the appliance 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.
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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 8 - 12 Chop, plain or breaded** 6 - 7 8 - 12 Steak (3 cm thick) 7 - 8 8 - 12...
Flex Zone Adding a new item of cookware |Flex Zone Set the new piece of cookware down on the hotplate and then touch the ý symbol twice. The new piece of You can use each flex zone as a single hotplate or as cookware will be detected and the heat setting that was F l e x Z o n e two independent hotplates, as required.
Move function Activation uMove function Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone. This function activates the entire flexible cooking zone, M o v e f u n c t i o n Touch the ÿ symbol; it lights up more brightly. The which is divided into three cooking areas and which has flexible cooking zone is activated as a single preset heat settings.
Time-setting options Frying sensor OTime-setting options If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate and the frying sensor has been activated, the cooking Your hob has three timer functions: time will not begin to count down until the selected i o n s T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t temperature setting has been reached.
PowerBoost function Stopwatch function vPowerBoost function The stopwatch function displays the time that has elapsed since activation. The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large P o w e r B o o s t f u n c t i This functions independently from the hotplates and quantities of water faster than when using heat setting from other settings.
ShortBoost function xShortBoost function zKeep warm function The ShortBoost function enables you to heat cookware This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter S h o r t B o o s t f u n c t i K e e p w a r m f u n c t i o and for keeping food warm.
Transferring settings sTransferring settings This function can be used to transfer the heat setting, t i n g s T r a n s f e r r i n g s e t the programmed cooking time and the selected cooking function from one hotplate to another.
Cooking assist functions Food can be added once the selected temperature has ÜCooking assist functions been reached. Food will not be overheated and liquids will not boil over. The cooking assistance functions make cooking easy The hotplates that have a frying sensor are marked with u n c t i o n s C o o k i n g a s s i s t f and always give you excellent results.
Cooking assist functions If your hob does not have a wireless temperature Notes The frying sensor has been configured specifically sensor, this can be purchased from specialist retailers ■ for this type and size of frying pan. or through our technical after-sales service by quoting Using a frying pan of a different size or one that is the reference number HZ39050.
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Cooking assist functions Setting procedure Switching off the frying sensor Select the appropriate temperature setting from the Touch the symbol and select the hotplate. The ñ table. Place the empty frying pan on the hotplate. hotplate switches itself off and the residual heat indicator lights up.
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Cooking assist functions Notes Press the symbol on the wireless temperature » Always cook with the lid on. Exception: "Frying with a sensor within 30 seconds. ■ large amount of oil in the saucepan", temperature After a few seconds, the status of the connection setting 5/170 °C.
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Cooking assist functions Setting procedure Attach the temperature sensor to the saucepan; see the section on ~ "Preparing and maintaining the wireless temperature sensor" Place a saucepan filled with sufficient liquid on the required hotplate and always put the lid on. Press the symbol on the wireless temperature »...
Cooking assist functions Recommended dishes The following table shows a selection of dishes and is arranged by food type. The temperature and the cooking time depend on the amount, the condition and the quality of the food. Meat Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time functions...
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Cooking assist functions Fish Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time functions setting from signal tone (mins) Function for frying with a large amount of oil Fish, beer-battered or breaded* Cooking functions 5 / 170 ºC 10 - 15 * Heat the oil with the lid on. Fry in portions with the lid off (the table lists the cooking time per portion). Egg-based dishes Cooking assistance Temperature...
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Cooking assist functions Potatoes Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time functions setting from signal tone (mins) Function for frying with a small amount of oil Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes) Frying sensor 6 - 12 Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes) Frying sensor 15 - 25 Potato fritter*...
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Cooking assist functions Sauces Cooking Temperature Total cooking time from assistance setting signal tone (mins) functions Function for frying with a small amount of oil Tomato sauce with vegetables Frying sensor 1 25 - 35 Béchamel sauce Frying sensor 1 10 - 20 Cheese sauce, e.g.
Cooking assist functions Frozen products Cooking assistance Temperature Total cooking time functions setting from signal tone (mins) Function for frying with a large amount of oil Frozen chips*** Cooking functions 5 / 170 ºC 4 - 8 * Turn several times. ** Add liquid according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Cooking assist functions Remove the upper section of the casing. Take the Using the wireless temperature sensor old batteries out. Put the new batteries in. Make sure Attach the temperature sensor to the silicone patch and that the polarity is correct. align it correctly.
Directive 1999/5/EG. this, you can use the hob's "Lock control panel for A detailed R&TTE Declaration of Conformity can be cleaning" function. found online at www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com on To activate: Touch the symbol. An audible signal Ñ the product page for your appliance under "Additional sounds.
Basic settings QBasic settings The appliance has various basic settings. You can B a s i c s e t t i n g s adapt these to suit your cooking habits. Display Function Automatic childproof lock ™‚ ‹ Manual*. ‚...
Basic settings Display Function Configuring activation of the flexible cooking zone ™‚„ ‹ As two independent hotplates. ‚ As a single hotplate.* Connecting the wireless temperature sensor to the hob ™‚… ‹ Connected correctly ‚ Not connected correctly: Transmission error. ƒ...
Energy consumption indicator Then select the required setting from the settings [Energy consumption area. indicator This function indicates the total amount of energy n i n d i c a t o r E n e r g y c o n s u m p t i o consumed by this hob the last time it was used for cooking.
Cookware check tCookware check DCleaning This function can be used to check the speed and Warning – Risk of burns! C o o k w a r e c h e c k C l e a n i n g quality of the cooking process depending on the The appliance becomes hot during operation.
Cleaning Components to clean Area Cleaning products Glass ceramic Glass cleaner for stains caused by limescale and residual water: Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled down. You can use a cleaning product that is suita- ble for glass-ceramic hobs or glass cleaner (article no.
Cleaning Unlock all of the closing elements on the drawer in the flat duct of the fitted unit. Clean the hob each time you use it. This will prevent food remnants from becoming burned on. Do not clean the hob until the residual heat indicator has gone out. Remove boiled-over liquids immediately and do not allow any food remains to dry on.
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Cleaning Take the metal grease filter and the container out. Take the filter cover off and clean it with a damp cloth or in the dishwasher. Fat may accumulate in the bottom of the Note: container. Hold the metal grease filter level to Take the metal grease filter and the container out.
Cleaning Wireless temperature sensor Inserting the metal grease filters Insert the container. Temperature sensor Insert the metal grease filter. Clean the temperature sensor with a damp cloth. Never Ensure that the metal grease filter has been Note: clean it in the dishwasher. Do not immerse it in water or inserted correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) {Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q u e s t i o n s ( F A Q ) F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Using the appliance Why can't I switch on the hob and why is the childproof lock symbol lit? The childproof lock is activated.
Trouble shooting 3Trouble shooting Warning – Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g eliminate.
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Trouble shooting The temperature sensor is broken/faulty. Contact the technical after-sales service. “‰ƒ‹‡ The temperature sensor indi- The temperature sensor is not responding and Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery. See the section entitled cator is not lighting up the indicator is not lighting up. ~ "Changing the battery"...
Customer service 4Customer service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e needs to be repaired. We will always find an appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales personnel having to make unnecessary visits.
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Test dishes Saucepan Ø 16 cm, 1.2 l for hotplates of Ø 14.5 cm ETest dishes ■ 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 ■...
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Test dishes Preheating Cooking Heat Cooking time Test dishes Cookware Heat setting Lid setting (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.