Cleaning And Servicing - Bosch POH6B-1 Series User Manual

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Flammable objects may ignite.
Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the
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cookware and flammable objects.
Do not use deformed cookware. Only use cookware
with a thick, flat base.
¡ Deformed cookware is not stable on the hob and
may tip over.
8 Recommended settings for cooking
The cooking times and power levels may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality, on the type of
gas used, and on the material from which the cookware is made.
Burner
Mini-wok multi-crown
burner
High-output burner
Standard-output burner
Economy burner
9 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
9.1 Cleaning product
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use steel wool.
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Do not use a knife or sharp objects to remove dried-
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on food remnants from the hob.
Do not use a knife or sharp objects to clean the
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connection between the glass and the burner pan-
els, the metal frames or the glass/aluminium plates
for cleaning.
Do not use steam-cleaning appliances.
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9.2 Cleaning the appliance
ATTENTION!
When the control knob is removed while cleaning the
appliance, humidity may get in and damage the interior
of the appliance.
When cleaning the appliance, do not remove the
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controls.
Allow the appliance to cool down.
1.
Clean using a sponge and soapy water.
2.
Highest/high heat setting
Cooking, grilling, browning,
paella, Asian dishes (wok)
Escalope, steaks, tortilla,
deep-fried
Steamed potatoes, fresh
vegetables, stews, pasta
Cooking: Stews, rice pud-
ding, caramel
Recommended settings for cooking en
Place the cookware right in the centre of the burner.
¡ The cookware may tip over if it is not placed in the
centre of the burner.
Place the cookware correctly on the pan supports.
¡ The cookware may tip over if you place it directly
on the burner.
Medium power level
Warming up and keeping
warm: Ready-to-eat meals,
prepared meals
Rice, bechamel sauce, rag-
out
Warming up ready-to-eat
meals and keeping them
warm, and cooking fine
stews
Defrosting and slow cook-
ing: Pulses, fruit, frozen
products
Dry with a soft cloth.
3.
Tip: Remove spilled liquids immediately. This prevents
food remains from sticking, and the time and effort re-
quired for subsequent cleaning is reduced.
9.3 Cleaning the burners
After each use, clean the surface of the burner parts.
This prevents food remains from burning on.
ATTENTION!
The burner parts can be damaged if you clean them in
a dishwasher.
Do not clean the burner parts in a dishwasher.
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Note: Read the information on the cleaning agents.
→ "Cleaning product", Page 9
Allow the appliance to cool down.
1.
Clean using a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
2.
Let the appliance dry completely. If there are water
3.
droplets or damp areas at the start of cooking, this
may damage the enamel.
Insert the burner parts. Ensure that the burner caps
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are correctly positioned on the flame spreader.
→ "Burner", Page 7
9.4 Cleaning the pan supports
Note: Read the information on the cleaning agents.
→ "Cleaning product", Page 9
Lowest power level
Warming up and keeping
warm: Ready-to-eat meals,
prepared meals
Steaming: Fish, vegetables
Warming up ready-to-eat
meals and keeping them
warm, and cooking fine
stews
Preparing/melting: Butter,
chocolate, gelatine
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