This cooktop is for use with Natural Gas and Universal LPG PCH615B90A PCQ715B90A Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München Cod. 9000532683 B www.bosch-home.
Wiring diagram A. Switch B. Blue wire C. Brown wire D. Terminal E.
Content Safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Statutory requirements 7 Preparing to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation of cooktop into the kitchen bench . . 9 Connection 10 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dear customer, Congratulations on your choice and thank you for purchasing one of our appliances. This practical, modern and functional appliance is manufactured using materials of the highest quality which are subject to strict quality control checks throughout the entire manufacturing process. The appliance is meticulously tested to ensure that it meets your demands and produces perfect cooking results. Do not remove the appliance from its protective packaging until it is installed in the unit.
Safety considerations For your safety If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store articles on or against this appliance. Do not store flammable material near this appliance. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. What to do if you smell gas Do not try to light the appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Important. When using a very large pot, leave a gap of at least 50 mm (2”) to avoid damaging any parts in bench top wood, plastic or other non-heat resistant materials. Never leave oil or hot fat unattended. The surfaces on heating and cooking appliances get hot when in use. Be careful. Keep children away from the appliance. Only use your appliance for the preparation of food and never for room-heating purposes. This appliance leaves the factory set for the gas supply indicated on the data label.
Installation Statutory requirements This installation must conform with the following: Ø Manufacturer’s Installation instructions Ø Local Gas Fitting Regulations Ø Municipal Building Codes, Ø Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for Gas Installations. Ø S.A.A. Wiring Code Ø Local Electrical Regulations Ø Any other statutory regulations Preparing to install Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for piping size details. These built-in cooktops are intended to be inserted in a benchtop cutout.
Fig. 1a Before connecting the unit, check whether the local connection conditions (type of gas) are compatible with the unit’s setting. Observe any special conditions imposed by local suppliers (utilities). The specifications of this cooktop are stated on the data label located on the bottom of the cooktop base. A duplicate data label is supplied for adhesion to an accessible location near the hotplate if the data label on the base of the hotplate cannot be accessed when the hotplate is installed.
If the base of the hotplate can be touched, a protecting shield must be fitted. This shield must be at least 10 mm from the lowest part of the hotplate and must be capable of withstanding the appliance temperatures. Minimum thickness of benchtop is 30 mm. See Fig. 2. Fig. 2 If an oven is positioned below the cooktop the barrier does not need to be fitted, but a space of 35 mm must be maintained between the underside of the cooktop and the top of the oven.
Connection Electrical Fig. 4 An electrical 10 amp socket needs to be within 1 m of the hotplate to allow electrical connection. The socket must remain accessible after installation of the appliance. Important note: This appliance is connected to the mains (240 VAC) by means of the connecting lead which must be fixed to the kitchen unit to prevent it from coming into contact with hot parts of the cooktop (or an oven installed underneath) and remain accessible after installation of the cooktop.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 There are two ways to carry out the connection to the main gas line: A. The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe as specified in AS/NZS 5601.1 B. Flexible Hose: If installing with a hose assembly, install with a hose assembly that complies with AS/NZS 1869 (AGA Approved), 10 mm ID, class Bor D, no more than 1,2 m long and in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1.
Converting the cooktop from Nat. Gas to Universal LPG To change injectors All work involved in installation, setting and adaptation to a different gas type must be carried out by authorised personnel from our Service Centre and must comply with current regulations and the conditions laid down by the local gas company. Request change-over injectors from our customer service deparment (refer injector chart below for sizes).
Ensure that it is completely tightened in order to guarantee the seal. Fig. 8 Adjustment of the taps Set the control knobs to minimum. Remove the control knobs from the taps. Fig. 9. It has a flexible rubber valve reinforcing ring. Simply press on this seal with the tip of a screwdriver to allow access to the tap adjusting screw. Fig. 9 Never remove the valve reinforcing ring. Adjust the minimum ring setting by turning the by-pass screw using a flat head screwdriver. To adjust the minimum flame for N.G.
- Remove all the burner covers, pan supports and control knobs. - Loosen the screws on the burners. Use the disassembly lever 483196 availablle from our Technical Assistance Service. To release the front clips, apply the lever to the area shown in figure 10. Fig. 10 To assemble the grease splash tray again, proceed in the reverse order to removal. It is important that all the seals are refitted to form a seal.
Operating instructions Burner locations 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 5 4 3 3 1 2 7 5 4 Pan supports Control knobs Auxiliary burner (up to 1 kW) Semi-rapid burner (up to 1,75 kW) Rapid burner (up to 3 kW) Double-flame burner (up to 3,3 kW) Triple-flame burner (up to 4 kW) The gas burners Operation There are indications to show which burner each control knob operates. Fig. 12. Fig.
1. Press the chosen burner control knob and turn it anticlockwise to the maximum power setting. While the control knob is still pressed down, sparks are produced on all burners. The flame ignites (it is no longer necessary to press down the control knob). 2. Turn the control knob to the required setting. If it does not come on, turn the control knob to the off setting and repeat the steps above. This time, press and hold the control knob for longer (up to 10 seconds).
An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by the presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids, etc. The kitchen will become hot and humid when this gas appliance is used. You must therefore ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: either keep the natural ventilation apertures open, or install a ventilation system (extractor hood). If using the appliance intensively for prolonged periods, you may require additional ventilation (e.g. by opening a window) or more effective ventilation (e.g.
Accessories Additional wok pan support Wok pan Additional coffee maker support Depending on the model, the hob may include the following accessories. These are also available from the Technical Assistance Service. Additional wok pan support: to be used exclusively on double and triple-flame burners with concave-based pans. Using these pans may cause some temporary deformation of the grease splash tray. This is normal and does not affect the operation of the appliance.
Cooking recommendation Very high, high Medium Double or triple flame burner Boiling, grilling, browning and Asian food (wok). Reheating and keeping things hot: cooked and pre-cooked dishes. Rapid burner Steaks, omelettes, frying. Rice, white sauce and ragout. Semi-rapid burner Steaming potatoes, Reheating, keeping things hot and fresh vegetables, making tasty casseroles. stews, pasta. Auxiliary burner Casseroles, rice pudding and caramels.
Precautions for use The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent pan damage: Use pans which are the right size for each burner. Do not use small pans on large burners. The flame should not touch the sides of the pan. Do not use damaged pans, which do not sit evenly on the cooktop. Pans may tip over. Only use pans with a thick, flat base. Do not cook without using a lid and make sure the lid is properly fitted to avoid wasting energy.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning Once the appliance is cool, use a sponge to clean it with soap and water. After each use, clean the surface of the respective burner parts once they have cooled down. If any residue is left (baked-on food, drops of grease etc.), however little, it will become stuck to the surface and more difficult to remove later. The holes and grooves must be clean for the flame to ignite properly. The movement of some pans may leave metal residue on the pan supports.
Service DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. Only authorized personnel from the Service Centre are qualified to work on the appliance. Sometimes certain faults detected can be easily resolved. Before calling the Service Centre, bear in mind the following advice: Fault Possible cause Solution The general electrical system is malfunctioning. Defective fuse. Check the fuse in the main fuse box and change it if it is damaged.
