PKC345E - Cooker BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PKC345E BOSCH

Operating instructions

We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

This practical appliance, which is modern and functional, has been

manufactured from top-quality materials which have been subjected

to a strict quality control during the entire manufacturing process, and

have been carefully tested so that they will meet all your cooking needs.

In addition, we are pleased to supply you with this instruction book

which is divided into two sections: one on how to use the appliance,

and the other on its installation.

We strongly advise to read through these simple instructions, so as to

ensure that you get perfect results from the moment you first use this

appliance. This book contains important information, not only on how

to use the appliance, but also on maintenance and safety. When our

products are being transported, they must be provided with suitable

protective packaging. However, we have reduced our packaging to the

bare essentials, and it is all completely recyclable. You too can contribute

to the conservation of the environment by depositing the packaging in

the nearest recycling container to your home. Used oil should not be

poured down the sink, as this causes serious damage to the environment.

Pour it into a closed receptacle and take it to a recycling point, or simply

put in your rubbish bin. It will then finish up in a controlled dump, which

though it is not the best solution, it does prevent water pollution. Your

children and you yourself will be grateful for it. Before you get rid of an

old appliance, make sure you render it useless, and then take it to a

collecting centre for recyclable materials. Ask your local authorities for

details on the nearest centre to your home.

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If the sym bol appears on the specifications plate, follow these instructions:

not meet your expectations in terms of quality, please inform us as

In the unlikely event that the appliance should arrive damaged or

not have been tampered with, or used inappropriately.

soon as possible. For the warranty to be valid, the appliance mustCONTENTS Safety warnings 3

Get to know your cooking hob 5

Diameters of receptacles 7

Cooking suggestions 8

Electrical plates with 7- and 10-setting adjuster 9

Suggestions and electrical plates with 10-setting adjuster 10

Griddle cooking table 11

Tips on how to cook with this appliance 12

Rules for use for steel: cleaning and care 13

Rules for use for glass: cleaning and care 14

Rules for use for glass ceramic surfaces: cleaning and care 15

Home troubleshooting

Guarantee conditions 17

Read this user’s manual carefully, to ensure that you

use this appliance as effectively and safely as possible.

Before installing your new cooking hob, check that the

measurements are correct.

This appliance should not be connected to an evacuation

device for combustion products.

The following instructions are only valid in countries

whose symbol appears on the appliance. To adapt the

appliance to conditions of use in your country, always

follow the technical instructions.

It is of the utmost importance that the place in which the

appliance is to be installed should have suitable, fully-

functioning ventilation (Basic Rules for Gas Installations

in Inhabited Buildings. BOE nº 281, 24/11/93).

Make sure that the appliance is not subjected to strong

draughts, as they might blow out the burners.

This appliance left the factory adjusted for use with the

type of gas that is indicated on the specifications plate.

If any change needs to be made, call our technical

Do not make any adjustments to the interior of the

appliance. If this should be necessary, call our technical

Make sure you keep these instructions for use and

assembly, so that you can hand them on with the

appliance if it ever changes owner.

Never use a malfunctioning appliance.

of gas must be carried out by an authorised installation

technician, respecting all applicable regulations,

standards and the country's electrical and gas supply

All installation, regulation and adaptation to other types

companies' specifications.

It is recommended that you call our Technical

Assistance Service for adaptation to other types of gas.

not for commercial or professional use. This appliance

cannot be installed on yachts or in caravans. The

warranty will only be valid if the appliance is used for

This appliance has been designed for home use only,

the purpose for which it was designed.Very hot fat or oil can easily catch fire, and so if you are

cooking with fat or oil (for example, frying chips), keep

If a pan containing fat or oil catches fire, do not pour

water onto it, as this may cause BURNS. Cover the pan

with a damp cloth to extinguish the fire, and disconnect

the cooking appliance.

In the event of a malfunction, turn off the appliance’s

gas and electricity supply, before calling our technical

Never place unstable pans or containers on the cooking

hob or the burners, as they may accidentally tip over.

If a gas tap gets stuck, do not force it. Call our official

technical service, and a technician will come to repair

While using your gas hob, prevent any draughts and do

not spill any cold liquids on it, as this may cause the

Do not use steam clearing machines to clean the

hotplate, as there is risk of electrocution.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

The diagrams contained in this instruction book are for

orientation purposes only.

IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY.

Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

As the appliance’s heating and cooking surfaces get

very hot during operation, always use with care.

Always keep children away from the appliance.

Only use this appliance for cooking, and never as a form

of heating.Get to know your cooking hob:

These appliances may be used together and/or with conventional ceramic

hobs of the same make. See the catalogue for details.

C ontrol indicator lightThe gas burners

Each control knob on the oven and on the control panel

is clearly marked to show which burner it controls.

To light one of the burners, press in the control knob of

the respective burner and turn it to the left, as far as the

ignition symbol, and hold it there for a couple of seconds

until the burner lights. Now release the knob and turn it

to the desired heating setting. If the burner does not

light, repeat the process.

If your cooking hob is not fitted with this automatic lighting

feature, use a lighter or a match to light the burner. If

the ignition sparkers are dirty, this makes the burner

harder to light, so you should keep them as clean as

possible. Clean them using a small brush, and remember

that the ignition sparkers must be treated very gently.

If the burners on your cooking hob are fitted with safety

valves (which stop the flow of gas if one of the burners

accidentally goes out), light the burners in the same way,

though you should continue to hold in the control knob

for a few seconds after the flame lights. If the burner

does not light, repeat the process, this time keeping the

control knob pressed in for 10 seconds.

To turn off the burner, turn the control knob to the right,

Depending on which model of modern, functional cooking

hob you have purchased, you can have progressive taps

fitted which allow you to adjust the flame to the desired

Depending on the model, your cooking hob may have

a triple-flame burner, which is very practical if you wish

to cook with receptacles such as paella pans or Chinese

woks (to create all kinds of Asian dishes). When you are

using this gas appliance, it will make the kitchen hot and

humid, and therefore you must ensure that the kitchen

is well ventilated. Either keep the natural ventilation

apertures open, or install an extractor hood.

If you use your appliance for a long period of time, you

may need extra ventilation - either open a window (though

watch out for draughts) or turn up the power on the

extractor hood, if possible.

An orange-coloured flame is normal and it is

produced in the presence of dust in the atmosphere,

spillages, etc.Diameter of receptacles (in cm)

Depending on the model:

BURNER MINIMUM Ø OF RECEPTACLE MAXIMUM Ø OF RECEPTACLE Triple-flame: 22 cm

Auxiliary burner: 12 cm 14 cm

Electrical hot plates: 14 cm 18 cm

Depending on which model you have purchased, your

cooking hob may include a very useful extra cradle

support for use on the triple-flame burner for receptacles

with diameters of over 26 cm, barbecue griddles,

earthenware cooking pots and all kinds of concave

receptacles (such as Chinese woks). Figure 2.

If you do not have this additional cradle support, the

technical service for the make can supply you with one

Pan support for coffee pot: depending on the model,

your cooking hob may include an additional coffee pot

support, which is exclusively for use on the auxiliary

burner with receptacles of a diameter smaller than 10

cm. If you do not have this additional pot support, the

technical service for the make can supply you with one

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if these

additional pan supports are not used or are used

Here are some cooking guidelines, for orientation

Before you use your hot plate for the first time, turn it on

at full heat for five minutes, with no receptacle on it.

During this time the hot plate will give off a certain amount

of smoke and smell, which will disappear as you use it.

Except for this first time that you switch them on, never

use the hot plates without receptacles on them.

When you begin cooking, we recommend turning the

control up to the maximum setting and then, depending

on the quantity and quality of the foods being cooked,

turn down the heat to medium setting.

As the hotplate takes a while to cool down, you can turn

it off a little before the food is cooked, so as to save

energy, and carry on cooking using the residual heat in

Always use receptacles which have perfectly flat, thick

bottoms, and which have a diameter similar to that of

the heating element - and never use receptacles smaller

Try not to spill liquids on the hotplate surface, or to place

wet receptacles on top of it.

Very high High Medium Low

Boiling, grilling, browning,

paellas and Asian food (woks).

Re-heating and keeping things

hot: cooked and pre-cooked

Scallops, steaks, omelettes,

frying, fresh vegetable

Re-heating, keeping things hot

and making tasty casseroles.

Cooking: casseroles, rice

pudding and caramels.

RapidElectrical hot plates with 10-setting

These hot plates are controlled by an energy control

knob with which you can choose the heat that is suitable

By consulting the following table of cooking methods

and considering the amount of food being cooked, turn

the control knob to the correct setting for the dish you

want to cook. The “on” control indicator light will come

on. To switch off the hotplate, turn the control knob to

the setting 0. The control light will now go off.

Electrical hot plates with 7-setting

This hotplate is controlled by a knob with seven settings

Setting 1 and 2: heating.

Setting 3 and 4: quick heating and cooking.

Setting 5 and 6: frying.

(figure 3), which should be used as follows:

for the food you are cooking (figure 4).You will need to

SETTING Melting: chocolate, butter, jelly 1-2

Cooking: rice, white sauce, ragout 2-3

Cooking: potatoes, pasta, vegetables 4-5

Light frying: stews, barbecued roulées 4-5

Heating: keeping pre-cooked dishes hot 2-3-4-5

Griddle: scallops, steaks, omelettes 6-7-8

Cooking and browning 9

Cooking with large amounts of liquid.

Cooking large dishes.

Cooking receptacles without lids on.

Electrical hot plates with heating

element and 10-setting control

These hot plates are controlled by an energy control

knob with which you can choose the heat that is

suitable for the food you are cooking. Figure 5.

By consulting the following table of cooking methods

and considering the amount of food being cooked,

turn the control knob to the correct setting for the dish

you want to cook. The “on” control indicator light will

come on. To switch off the hotplate, turn the control

knob to the setting 0. The control light will now go off.

The hot surface warning light will come on, warning

that the cooking area is still hot. The hot surface

warning light will stay on as long as the cooking area

(which has been switched off) is still hot, and can be

used to save energy.

When the cooking area has cooled down, the hot

surface warning light will go off.

Griddle cooking table

SETTING Heating: 1-2

Fillets-chops-King prawns: 7-9

Do not use a metal spatula for turning over the food.

These appliances can also be used as conventional electric heating plates.

These hot plates are controlled by an energy control

knob with which you can choose the heat that is suitable

for the food you are cooking. They can be used both

with a griddle and for cooking with receptacles.

By consulting the following table of cooking methods

and considering the amount of food being cooked, turn

the control knob to the correct setting for the dish you

want to cook. The “on” control indicator light will come

To switch off the hotplate, turn the knob to the setting 0,

and the control light will go off.

The hot surface warning light will come on, warning that

the cooking area is still hot.

9Avoid using griddles and

earthenware pots etc. at

maximum heat for a long time.

Only use one receptacle per

burner. Use the additional

cradle support on the triple-

receptacles on large

The flame should never

come up the sides of the

Never cook without a lid or

with the lid half off - you are

Do not use receptacles with

uneven bottoms, as they

make the food take longer

to cook and waste energy.

Never try to heat food by

placing aluminium tins or plastic

receptacles onto your cooking

hob, as the containers will melt.

Do not place a receptacle on

one side of a burner, as it could

Do not use large-diameter

receptacles on the burners

nearest to the control knobs,

as the flames might reach

them, making them so hot

that they could cause injury.

Never place receptacles

directly on top of the burners.

Do not use excessive weight,

or strike the cooking hob with

Warnings and suggestions

Always use receptacles that

are suitable for each burner,

so as to avoid wasting gas

and discolouring the

and frying pans with thick,

Always place the receptacle

right over the burner, not

Place the receptacle on

top of the pan support.

Make sure that the pan

covers are in their correct

positions before using the

Handle receptacles with

care when they are on

Never use two burners or heat

sources to heat one single

Warnings and suggestions for using

steel: Cleaning and care

If prolonged use has worn away the surface of the electrical hot plates, sprinkle them with a few

drops of oil or other maintenance products that are commonly available on the market.

Owing to the high temperatures that the triple-flame burner ring cover has to withstand (as well

as the stainless steel areas such as the plate rings, grease traps and the area around the

burners, etc.), they will EVENTUALLY become discoloured with time. Clean them each time

you use them, with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.

After washing the pan supports, dry them completely before cooking with them again. Drops

of water or damp patches on the surfaces when you begin cooking may cause deterioration of

If the pan supports on your cooking hob are fitted with rubber rests, take care when you clean

them, as they might come off, leaving your pan support without protection, and it may scratch

the cooking hob. Stainless steel cleaners should not be used in the area around the controls,

as the setting indications might become erased.

products, sharp objects,

steel scourers or knives,

etc. for removing the

remains of hardened food

from the cooking hob, pan

supports, burners or

electric hot plates. If your

cooking hob is fitted with

a glass or aluminium

panel, never use a knife,

scraper or similar to clean

the point where it joins the

on your cooking hob,

as it could damage it.

Avoid spilling acidic

liquids (such as lemon

juice or vinegar) on your

Try not to spill salt on

electrical hotplate.

Once the appliance has

cooled down, clean it with a

sponge, soap and water.

Remove any spilled liquid as

soon as possible, as this will

save you time and effort later.

To keep the burners and pan

supports clean, you should

clean them periodically by

placing them in soapy water

and brushing them with a

non-metallic brush to ensure

that the holes and grooves

are perfectly clean, to

provide a perfect flame.

Always dry the burner

covers and the pan supports

if they have become wet.

After cleaning and drying

the burners, make sure

the burner covers are

correctly placed on the

burner’s flame diffuser.

DON’T DOWarnings and suggestions for using

glass: Cleaning and care

Owing to the high temperatures that the triple-flame burner ring cover has to withstand (as well

as the stainless steel areas such as the plate rings, grease traps and the area around the

burners, etc.), they will eventually become discoloured with time. Clean them each time you use

them, with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.

When you are cleaning the pan supports, take care with the rubber rests, as they could come

off and the pan support could scratch the glass next time you use it.

After washing the pan supports, dry them completely before cooking with them again. Drops

of water or damp patches on the surfaces when you begin cooking may cause deterioration of

To prolong the life of the

glass, always clean with a

soapy sponge, but only

when the appliance has

Clean the surface of the

heating element once it has

cooled down, and every

Even small patches of food

or dirt will burn when you

switch the plate on again.

DON’T DO Never use detergent

powder, oven-cleaning

sprays or abrasive sponges,

as they may scratch the

Never use sharp objects

such as metal scourers

or knives to remove the

food from the surface.

scraper or similar to

clean the area where the

glass meets the trim of

the burners or the metal

Never slide receptacles

across the glass surface,

as you may scratch it. In

addition, try not to drop

heavy or sharp objects

Never strike any part of

Grains of sand that may

fruits and vegetables

will scratch the glass

and pan supports clean,

periodically by placing

them in soapy weather

and brushing and with

a non-metallic brush to

ensure that the holes

perfectly clean, and can

provide a perfect flame.

Always dry the burner

supports if they have

make sure the burner

covers are correctly

placed on the burner’s

Warnings and suggestions for using

glass ceramic surfaces: cleaning and

Owing to the high temperatures that the triple-flame burner ring cover has to withstand (as well

as the stainless steel areas such as the plate rings, grease traps and the area around the

burners, etc.), they will eventually become discoloured with time. Clean them each time you use

them, with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.

When you are cleaning the pan supports, take care with the rubber rests, as they could come

off and the pan support could scratch the glass next time you use it.

ATTENTION: CLEANING FOR VITRO-GRILL APPLIANCES If you work with or cook food directly on the countertop DO NOT CLEAN the counter with any

toxic components, or use aluminium scouring pads.

We recommend that you use a detergent with a non-solid base, that does not contain “powders”

or have a sandy texture, and use a scraper to assist you in the cleaning.

DON’T DO Never use detergent powder,

oven cleaning sprays or

abrasive sponges, as they

may scratch the glass

Never slide receptacles

across the glass surface,

as you may scratch it. In

addition, try not to drop

heavy or sharp objects

Never strike any part of

To prolong the life of the

glass, always clean with

a soapy sponge, but only

when the appliance has

Clean the surface of the

heating element once it

has cooled down, and

every time you use it.

Even small patches of

food or dirt will burn when

you switch the plate on

Grains of sand that may

come from cleaning fruits

and vegetables will scratch

Melted sugar or foods with

a high sugar content which

has spilled onto the surface

should be cleaned off

Never use sharp objects such

as metal scourers or knives

to remove the hardened

remains of food from the

Always use a special

flat scraper for glass,

taking special care not

to scrape near the trim

regular care of this

of the gas burners.Home troubleshooting

... if the general electrical

system is malfunctioning?

-Defective fuse. -Check the fuse in the main

fuse box and change it if

-The automatic fuse may have

fused or the trip switch has

-Check the main fuse

box to see whether the

automatic trip switch

or a differential switch has

... if the electrical sparker

-There may be food or cleaning

residue between the sparker

-The burners are wet.

-Make sure that the burner

covers are correctly located.

-Carefully clean the spaces

between the sparker and

-The burner covers are not

... if the flames on the burners

-The different parts of the

burner have been located

-The grooves on the burners’

gas outlets are dirty.

-Place the different pieces

-Clean the grooves of the

gas outlets of the burners.

... if the gas flow does not seem

normal, or no gas comes out?

-The gas stop cock is turned

-If the gas is coming from a

gas bottle, it may be empty.

-Turn on all stop cocks.

-Replace the gas bottle with

... if there is a smell of gas in

-A gas tap has been left on.

-There may be a leak at the

connection between the pipe

-Check to see if any gas taps

connection is airtight.

Probable cause Solution

-Dry the burner covers and

You don’t always need to call the technical assistance service.

Very often, you can solve the problem on your own. The

following table contains a few pieces of advice.

Only personnel authorised by our Technical Service should

carry out work on the functional gas and electrical system.

... if the safety valves on the

different burners don’t work?

-The control knob has not been

pressed in for long enough.

-The grooves on the burners’

gas outlets are dirty.

-Light the burner, and then

keep the control knob

pressed in a few seconds

-Clean the grooves on the

burners’ gas outlets.

16Conditions of guarantee

The conditions of guarantee which apply to this appliance

are those that have been established by the suppliers

representing our company in the country where the

appliance was purchased. If necessary, the salesperson

who sold you the appliance will be happy to provide

details on same. However, the guarantee is only valid if

it is submitted together with the purchase document.

We reserve the right to make any changes.

In the event that you do call our technical service, please supply the following code:

E - NR FD This code can be found on the specifications plate of your appliance, located on the

underside of your cooking hob.18

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