Specifications

Features and benefits Electric hobs 59
Keep warm function
The cooking zone may be set to operate at
minimum power in order to keep food warm
on the hob or even as a convenient way to
melt butter or chocolate.
Energy saving
Induction hobs are far more energy efficient
than any other hob. This is because around
three quarters of all the energy consumed is
used to heat the pan. As a comparison, gas
cooking actually only uses about 50% of the
energy consumed to heat the pan. The
cooking zone also automatically detects the
size of the pan base so that heat is only
generated through the area in direct
contact with the pan. Whilst giving you the
flexibility to use smaller sized pans on
larger zones this also results in greater
energy efficiency – the smaller the pan, the
lower the energy consumption.
Time saving
Being almost twice as fast as a standard
ceramic hob and up to 40% faster than gas,
the Bosch induction hob is ideal for those
with busy lifestyles. With the added benefit
of a boost setting, your chosen front or
back cooking zone can be given an extra
injection of power – ideal for high speed
cooking.
Convenience
DirectSelect
Simply selecting the required power
level from those on offer (keys laid
out on the hob) instead of having to press
+/– keys repeatedly.
Freeze function
"Freezes" the control panel at its current
settings to allow the surface to be wiped
down (if something spills). Saves the user
having to switch off the hob to clean it or
risk disturbing the settings. Reverts back at
the touch of the key or after approximately
20 seconds.
Dual zones
Available on selected hobs, this energy-
saving feature allows you to select a smaller
cook zone for small pans, and a larger zone
for larger pans.
Extendable zone
The cooking zone can be extended giving
you a much larger area to accommodate big
saucepans, fish kettles and other special
cooking dishes.
Timer
99-minute timer with acoustic tone,
which automatically switches off
the zone once the cooking time has come
to an end.
Safety
2-stage residual heat display
Provides clear indication of when a
zone is still hot after is has been
turned off. There are two levels: ‘H’ –
residual heat sufficient to finish off cooking
or to keep items warm. ‘h’ – residual heat
insufficient to cook, but zone is still hot
enough for caution.
Safety lock
Featured as standard on all touch
control models, it prevents the hob
from being inadvertently operated.
Emergency stop
Allows you to switch all cook zones off at
the touch of a single button – ideal if the
doorbell rings.
Automatic safety shut off
If the hob is left unattended for an
extended period of time, the safety shut
off facility ensures the hob turns itself off.