Bosch HCA628.2.U, Instruction Manual

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Programming the hob

This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The 

table contains power levels and cooking times for several 

dishes. 

Turning the hob on and off

The hob is turned on and off using the main switch.
To turn on: Press the 

#

 symbol. A beep sounds. The indicator 

located next to the main switch and the 

‹

 indicators of the 

hotplates light up. The hob is ready for use.
To turn off: press the 

#

 symbol until the indicators go out. All 

hotplates are turned off. The residual heat indicator will remain 

lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Notes

■

The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates are 

switched off for more than 20 seconds.

■

The settings are memorised for 4 seconds after the hob has 

been turned off. If the hotplate is switched back on within this 

time then the previous settings will be applied.

Set the hotplate

Select the required power level with the 

+

 and

 -

 symbols. 

Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked 

with a dot.

Select the required hotplate and power level

The hob must be switched on.

1.

Select the hotplate with the 

$

 symbol.

2.

Within the next 10 seconds, press the  

+

  or  

-

 symbol. The 

basic setting appears:
 

+

 symbol, power level 9

-

 symbol, power level 4

The power level has been changed.

Changing the power level

Select the hotplate and press the 

+ 

or 

-

 symbol until the 

required power level comes on.

To switch off the hotplate

Select the hotplate and then press the 

+

 or 

-

 symbol until 

‹

symbol appears.
The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.

Notes

■

If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the selected 

power level flashes. After a certain time has elapsed, the 

hotplate switches off.

■

If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before switching on 

the hob, it will be detected within 20 seconds of pressing the 

main switch and the hotplate will be selected automatically. 

Once detected, select the power level within the next 

20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one will be 

detected when switching it on.