Siemens EX8 LX6 Series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...en Instruction manual Induction hob with integrated ventilation system EX8 LX6 ...

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Page 3: ... u Move function 20 Activation 20 Deactivating 20 O Time setting options 21 Programming the cooking time 21 The kitchen timer 21 Stopwatch function 22 v PowerBoost function 22 Activating 22 Deactivating 22 x ShortBoost function 23 Recommendations for use 23 Activating 23 Deactivating 23 z Keep warm function 23 Activating 23 Deactivating 23 s Transferring settings 24 Activation 24 Ü Cooking assist ...

Page 4: ...pliances with hob surrounds 53 Hob 54 Ventilation system 54 Cleaning the overflow container 56 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 57 3 Trouble shooting 59 4 Customer service 61 Product number E no and production number FD no 61 E Test dishes 62 Produktinfo Additional information on products accessories replacement parts and services can be found at www siemens home bsh group com and in the online shop...

Page 5: ...table safety devices or child protection grilles may result in accidents This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control Dangerous or explosive materials and vapours must not be extracted Ensure that no small parts or liquids get into the appliance This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical s...

Page 6: ...ical means The exhaust air must not be conveyed into a functioning smoke or exhaust gas flue or into a shaft that is used to ventilate rooms in which heating appliances are installed If the exhaust air is to be conveyed into a non functioning smoke or exhaust gas flue you must obtain the consent of the heating engineer responsible Always consult the heating engineer responsible They will be able t...

Page 7: ...eam cleaners which can result in an electric shock Risk of electric shock A defective appliance may cause electric shock Never switch on a defective appliance Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box Contact the after sales service Risk of electric shock Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks Switch off the circuit breaker in...

Page 8: ... cookware with a flat base Uneven bases increase the energy consumption Make sure that the diameter of the cookware base corresponds to the size of the cooking zone Please note Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the top of the pan which is usually larger than the diameter of the base of the pan For small quantities use small items of cookware Using cookware that is large but bare...

Page 9: ... can find information on positioning cookware in the section on Flex Zone Some induction cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic base If the base of the cookware is only partially ferromagnetic only the area that is ferromagnetic will heat up This may mean that heat will not be distributed evenly The non ferromagnetic area may not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking The ferromagne...

Page 10: ...peratures The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on the hob In this case do not touch the pan and switch the hotplate off If it fails to work after it has cooled down please contact the Technical Assistance Service Pan detection Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection This depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the cookware and the material from which its base ...

Page 11: ...on the appliance model various accessories are available and you can obtain these from specialist retailers from our after sales service or from our official website Air extraction set Air recirculation set Activated charcoal filter For air circulation Acoustics filter For air extraction mode No Designation 1 Metal grease filter 2 Activated charcoal filter for air recirculation or acoustics fil te...

Page 12: ...Main switch Ä Selecting the cooking zone 0 IIIIIIIIIIII Settings area PowerBoost and ShortBoost functions Intensive ventilation settings ý FlexZone ÿ Move function Ñ Locking the control panel for cleaning and childproof lock è Keep warm function Õ Frying sensor 0 Setting the cooking time and kitchen timer þ Stopwatch function D Wi Fi I Manual hood control o Sensor hood control Display Operating st...

Page 13: ... Low temperature If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during cooking the residual heat indicator and the selected heat setting will flash alternately When the hotplate is switched off the residual heat indicator will light up Even after the hob has been switched off the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as long as the hotplate is still warm Hotplate Û Simple hotplate Use cookware t...

Page 14: ...sing for the first time BeforeusingforthefirsttimePlease read the following information before using the appliance for the first time Clean the appliance and all accessory parts thoroughly Before you can use your new appliance you must apply certain settings Switch the hob on and off using the main switch Setting Home Connect When you first switch on the appliance you will be prompted to set up yo...

Page 15: ...t setting 9 highest setting Every heat setting has an intermediate setting This is marked with Note The left hand hotplates are set in the settings area on the left and the right hand hotplates are set in the settings area on the right Notes To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from overheating and electrical overloading the hob may temporarily reduce the power In order to prevent the ap...

Page 16: ...own food fry small portions in succession Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food is cooking We recommend that you use oven gloves You can find recommendations for energy efficient cooking in section Environmental protection Cooking table The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each type of food The cooking time may vary depending on the type weight thickness and quality of ...

Page 17: ...s 3 cm thick 4 5 5 5 20 30 Hamburgers 2 cm thick 6 7 10 20 Fish and fish fillet plain 5 6 8 20 Fish and fish fillet breaded 6 7 8 20 Fish breaded and frozen e g fish fingers 6 7 8 15 Scampi prawns 7 8 4 10 Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms 7 8 10 20 Stir fry vegetables meat cut in Asian style strips 7 8 15 20 Stir fry frozen 6 7 6 10 Pancakes baked in succession 6 5 7 5 Omelette cooked in s...

Page 18: ... registers the cooking vapours selects the optimum power level and lights up the display Automatic start via power levels The ventilation system switches on at a power level in accordance with the respective power level for the cooking zone Automatic mode with sensor control The hob has an air quality sensor that automatically registers the cooking vapours and switches on the ventilation system If...

Page 19: ...ng zones are automatically connected or separated depending on where the pot or pan is placed To separate the cooking zones manually touch the ý symbol The Flex Zone is deactivated The two cooking zones will now operate independently of one another As two independent hotplates Use the flexible cooking zone as two independent hotplates Separating the cooking zones The cooking zones are automaticall...

Page 20: ...searching and the heat setting of the area in which the vessel was detected is set You can find information on the size and positioning of the cookware in the section on Flex Zone Activation 1 Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone 2 Touch the ÿ symbol it lights up more brightly The flexible cooking zone is activated as a single hotplate The heat setting in the area in which ...

Page 21: ... start to count down until the temperature for the selected area has been reached Changing or deleting the time Touch the 0 symbol twice and then select the hotplate Change the cooking time in the settings area or set to delete the programmed cooking time Touch the 0 symbol to confirm the selected setting When the time has elapsed The hotplate switches itself off the x indicator flashes and the ho...

Page 22: ...oost function enables you to heat up large quantities of water faster than when using heat setting Š This function can always be activated for a hotplate provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in use see illustration Note The PowerBoost function can also be activated in the flexible area if the cooking zone is being used as a single hotplate Activating 1 Select a hotplate 2 Touch the...

Page 23: ...Ensure that the diameter of the base of the cookware corresponds to the size of the hotplate You can find information on the type size and positioning of the cookware in section Induction cooking Activating 1 Select a hotplate 2 Touch the symbol twice The Ø indicator lights up The function has now been activated Deactivating 1 Select a hotplate 2 Touch the symbol The Ø indicator goes out and the h...

Page 24: ...etected and the previously selected heat setting and the symbol flash in the new hotplate display 2 Select the new hotplate to confirm the settings The heat setting of the original hotplate is set to The settings have been transferred to the new hotplate Notes Move the cookware to a hotplate which is not switched on which you have not yet preset or on which no other cookware has been placed The Po...

Page 25: ...s connected In this section you will find information on Cooking assistant function types Suitable cookware Sensors and special accessories Functions and heat settings Recommended dishes Cooking assistant function types You can use the cooking assistance functions to select the best cooking type for each kind of food The table shows the various function settings that are available for the cooking ...

Page 26: ...perature and achieve optimum cooking results Your hob has two different temperature measuring systems for achieving the best results Temperature sensors that are located inside the hob and monitor the temperature of the base of the cookware Suitable for the frying sensor A wireless cooking sensor that transmits information about the temperature of the cookware to the control panel Suitable for the...

Page 27: ... oil or fat from overheating The temperature is continuously monitored This prevents the food from spilling over In addition the temperature setting does not need to be changed A signal sounds once the water or oil has reached the optimum temperature for adding the food The table shows if the food needs to be added right at the start Notes Use pots and pans with a thick flat base Do not use pots a...

Page 28: ...uitable for frying Do not mix different cooking fats together e g oil and lard Mixtures of different fats may froth up when hot If you are not satisfied with the cooking result e g when cooking potatoes next time use less water but keep the recommended temperature setting Setting the boiling point The point at which water starts to boil depends on the height of your home above sea level You can se...

Page 29: ...ght temperature setting from the table The function has now been activated The temperature symbol õ will flash until the water or oil has reached the right temperature for adding the food A signal will sound and the temperature symbol will stop flashing 6 Once the signal has sounded take the lid off and add the food Keep the lid on during cooking Note Do not cover the pan when using the Frying wit...

Page 30: ... 4 10 15 Steak rare 3 cm thick 2 Õ 5 6 8 Steak medium 3 cm thick 2 Õ 5 8 12 Steak well done 3 cm thick 1 Õ 4 8 12 Poultry breast 2 cm thick 1 Õ 3 10 20 Meat cut into strips 3 Õ 4 7 12 Gyros 3 Õ 4 7 12 Bacon 1 Õ 2 5 8 Minced meat 3 Õ 4 6 10 Hamburgers 1 5 cm thick 1 Õ 3 6 15 Meatballs 2 cm thick 1 Õ 3 10 20 Rissoles 1 Õ 3 10 20 Boiled sausages 1 Õ 3 8 20 Raw sausages 1 Õ 3 8 20 Simmering Sausages 4...

Page 31: ...sounds 5 Add the food at the start 6 Heat the oil with the lid on Fry one portion after the other without the lid Fish Cooking assis tance functions Temperature level Total cooking time from signal tone mins Frying with a little amount of oil Fish fillet plain 1 Õ 4 10 20 Fish fillet breaded 1 Õ 3 10 20 Prawns 1 Õ 4 4 8 Scampi 1 Õ 4 4 8 Fried whole fish 1 Õ 3 10 20 Poaching Stewed fish 2 2 90 ºC 1...

Page 32: ...requently 4 Time indicated per portion Fry individually 5 Add the food at the start Vegetables and pulses Cooking assis tance functions Temperature level Total cooking time from signal tone mins Frying with a little amount of oil Garlic 1 Õ 2 2 10 Onions glazed 1 Õ 2 2 10 Onion rings 1 Õ 3 5 10 Courgettes 2 Õ 3 4 12 Aubergines 2 Õ 3 4 12 Peppers 1 Õ 3 4 15 Green asparagus 2 Õ 3 4 15 Mushrooms 1 Õ ...

Page 33: ...s Cooking assis tance functions Temperature level Total cooking time from signal tone mins 1 Stir frequently 2 Turn frequently 3 Heat up and cook with the lid on Add the food to the frying pan after the signal sounds 4 Add the food at the start 5 Heat the oil with the lid on Fry one portion after the other without the lid Potatoes Cooking assis tance functions Temperature level Total cooking time ...

Page 34: ...rature level Total cooking time from signal tone mins Simmering Rice 1 2 90 ºC 25 35 Polenta 2 2 90 ºC 3 8 Semolina pudding 2 2 90 ºC 5 10 Boiling Pasta 2 3 100 ºC 7 10 Stuffed pasta 2 3 100 ºC 6 15 Cooking in a pressure cooker Rice in a pressure cooker 3 4 120 ºC 5 8 1 Heat up and cook with the lid on Add the food after the signal sounds 2 Stir frequently 3 Add the food at the start Soups Cooking...

Page 35: ...uently Desserts Cooking assis tance functions Temperature level Total cooking time from signal tone mins Simmering Rice pudding 1 2 90 ºC 40 50 Porridge oats 1 2 90 ºC 10 15 Chocolate pudding 1 2 90 ºC 3 5 Boiling Compote 2 3 100 ºC 15 25 Deep frying with a large amount of oil Deep frying Berliners 3 5 170 ºC 5 10 Deep frying ring doughnuts 3 5 170 ºC 5 10 Deep frying buñuelos 3 5 170 ºC 5 10 1 St...

Page 36: ...1 Õ 3 10 20 Fish fillet breaded 1 Õ 3 10 20 Fish fingers 1 Õ 4 8 12 Fry French fries 2 Õ 5 4 6 Stir fries 2 Õ 3 6 10 Spring rolls 1 Õ 4 10 30 Camembert 1 Õ 3 10 15 Keeping warm heating Vegetable in cream sauce 2 1 70 ºC 15 20 Boiling Green beans frozen 3 3 100 ºC 15 30 Fry with a large amount of oil Deep frying French Fries 4 5 170 ºC 4 8 1 Turn frequently 2 Stir frequently 3 Heat up and cook with...

Page 37: ...eals 3 Õ 1 5 10 Toasting almonds 4 Õ 4 3 15 Toasting nuts 4 Õ 4 3 15 Toasting pine nuts 4 Õ 4 3 15 Keeping warm heating Heating goulash soup 5 1 70 ºC 10 20 Heating mulled wine 5 1 70 ºC 5 15 Simmering Heating milk 5 2 90 ºC 3 10 1 Turn frequently 2 Stir frequently 3 Add the water after the signal sounds Add the food as soon as the water boils 4 Add the food after the signal tone sounds 5 Add the ...

Page 38: ... dishes and is arranged by food type The temperature and the cooking time depend on the amount the condition and the quality of the food Note Set up the Flex Zone as a single cooking zone to ensure the function is activated correctly Cookware Temperature level Total frying time after the signal tone sounds min Meat Escalope plain1 4 6 10 Fillet1 4 6 10 Chops1 3 10 15 Steak rare 3 cm thick 1 5 6 8 ...

Page 39: ...ncake4 3 10 15 Miscellaneous Toasting5 4 4 6 Croûtons2 3 6 10 Toasting almonds6 4 3 15 Toasting nuts6 4 3 15 Toasting pine nuts6 4 3 15 Cookware Temperature level Total frying time after the signal tone sounds min 1 Add oil if necessary and the food after the signal tone sounds Turn if necessary 2 Add oil if necessary and the food after the signal tone sounds Stir regularly 3 Add butter and the fo...

Page 40: ...atch to soak soapy water for long periods of time If the silicone patch comes off attach a new one Fitting the wireless temperature sensor Attach the temperature sensor to the silicone patch and align it correctly Notes Make sure that the silicone patch is completely dry before attaching the temperature sensor Position the cookware in such a way that the temperature sensor is pointing towards the ...

Page 41: ...n procedure from point 2 Cleaning Do not clean the wireless temperature sensor in the dishwasher Temperature sensor Clean the temperature sensor with a damp cloth Never clean it in the dishwasher Do not immerse it in water or clean it under running water Remove the temperature sensor from the saucepan after cooking Store it in a clean safe place such as in its packaging away from sources of heat S...

Page 42: ...ype CR2032 in order to guarantee a long service life Declaration of Conformity BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with wireless temperature sensor function meets the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014 53 EU A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www siemens home bsh group com on the product page of your appliance with...

Page 43: ...is you can use the hob s Lock control panel for cleaning function To activate Touch the Ñ symbol An audible signal sounds The control panel is locked for 35 seconds You can now wipe over the surface of the control panel without altering any settings To deactivate The control panel will be unlocked once 35 seconds have elapsed To release the function early touch the Ñ symbol Notes An audible signal...

Page 44: ... ƒ Decrease o Basic setting Š Expansion Automatically programming the cooking time Switched off ŠŠ Time until automatic switch off Audible signal duration for the timer function 10 seconds ƒ 30 seconds 1 minute ˆ Power management function Limiting the total power of the hob The available settings depend on the maximum power of the hob Deactivated Maximum power of the hob 1000 W minimum power 1500 ...

Page 45: ...nsitivity for the ventilation system Lowest sensor sensitivity setting ƒ Medium sensor sensitivity setting Highest sensor sensitivity setting ƒ Setting the run on Switched off Switched on Automatic function with sensor controlled run on ƒ Switched on If the hob is working in air extraction mode the ventilation system switches itself on for approx six minutes at power level If the hob is working in...

Page 46: ...uch the 0 symbol for at least four seconds The settings have been saved Leaving the basic settings Turn off the hob with the main switch Energy consumption indicator EnergyconsumptionindicatorThis function indicates the total amount of energy consumed by this hob the last time it was used for cooking Once the hob is switched off the energy consumption is displayed in kilowatt hours e g kWh for 10 ...

Page 47: ...ction in the section on Basic settings You can find information on the type size and positioning of the cookware in the sections on Induction cooking and Flex Zone hPower manager PowermanagerYou can use the power manager to set the total power of the hob The hob is preset at the factory Its maximum performance is specified on the rating plate You can use the power manager to change the value in ac...

Page 48: ...lement settings via Home Connect you must have installed and set up the Home Connect app on your mobile device Observe the Home Connect documents supplied for this Follow the steps specified by the app to make the settings The app must be open in order to perform the setup process Automatic registration in the home network You require a router that has WPS functionality You require access to your ...

Page 49: ...lashes in the control panel 6 Start the app on the mobile device and follow the instructions for manual network registration The registration procedure has been completed once the value appears on the cooking position display Home Connect settings You can adjust Home Connect to suit your requirements at any time In the basic settings for your hob navigate to the Home Connect settings to display ne...

Page 50: ...network it is not possible to operate it using Home Connect 1 Switch on the hob 2 Touch and hold the 0 symbol for four seconds The product information is displayed 3 Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the setting appears lights up on the cooking position display 4 Set the value on the control panel This disconnects the appliance from your home network the D symbol will go out on the control panel...

Page 51: ...splay or modified function starts depending on the setting To confirm that you want to use these settings touch the indicator for the required hotplate To discard the settings touch any other button on the hob Software update Using the software update function your hob s software can be updated e g for the purpose of optimisation troubleshooting or security updates To do this you need to be a regi...

Page 52: ... becomes hot during operation If hot liquids penetrate the appliance leave the appliance to cool before removing the metal grease filter or the overflow container Warning Risk of electric shock Do not use any high pressure cleaners or steam cleaners which can result in an electric shock Warning Risk of electric shock Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock Clean the appliance using a ...

Page 53: ...tion Risk of burns Then clean with a damp dish cloth and dry with a cloth Note Do not use cleaning products designed for dishwashers Stainless steel Hot soapy water Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth Use a minimal amount of water when cleaning to prevent water from penetrating the appli ance Leave dried on remains to soak in a small amount of soapy water do not scour Clean stainless...

Page 54: ...needs to be done If you only use your appliance in air extraction mode change the acoustics filter as soon as it is dirty Saturation display When the activated charcoal filters are saturated an audible signal sounds after the appliance is switched off lights up on the display Do not wait any longer to replace the activated charcoal filters If you have replaced the activated charcoal filters you sh...

Page 55: ... container Hold the metal grease filter level to prevent grease from dripping out Make sure that the metal grease filter does not fall and damage the cooktop 2 Clean the metal grease filters in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water Cleaning the metal grease filter on page 55 3 If required after removing the metal grease filter remove the activated charcoal filter and clean the appliance from the ...

Page 56: ...nd clean the overflow container without the screw in the dishwasher 4 Clean the overflow container before screwing it back into place Notes Ensure that the supply to the overflow container is not blocked Once it has cooled down remove any objects that have entered the appliance To do this remove the metal grease filter If liquid gets into the appliance from above this is collected in the overflow ...

Page 57: ...y configured You can find additional information about this setting in the section entitled Basic settings The ventilation system remains on even though the cooking zones have been switched off Manually switch off the ventilation system You can find additional information about this setting in the section entitled Operating the appliance The ventilation system switches on even though the appliance...

Page 58: ... Move function Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high heat setting The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the hotplate that best corresponds to its size You can find info...

Page 59: ...nd audible signal There is hot cookware near the control panel The cooking zone has been switched off to pro tect the electronics Remove the cookware that is causing the problem Wait a few seconds Touch any touch control When the fault indicator goes out you can continue cooking The cooking zone has overheated and has been switched off to protect the work surface Wait until the electronics have co...

Page 60: ...persists contact our technical after sales service The indicator on the sensor flashes twice The battery in the cooking sensor is almost flat You may be interrupted the next time you cook by the battery running out Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery For more information see the section entitled Changing the battery The indicator on the sensor flashes three times The connection to the cooking sensor ha...

Page 61: ...o can be found on the glass ceramic hob You can see the after sales service index KI and production number FD no by going to the basic settings See section Basic settings Please note that a visit from an after sales service engineer is not free of charge in the event that the appliance has been misused even during the warranty period Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed cu...

Page 62: ...20 C Amount 450 g Cooking pot 16 cm diameter 9 1 30 without stir ring Yes 1 5 Yes Amount 800 g Saucepan 22 cm diameter 9 2 30 without stir ring Yes 1 5 Yes Lentil stew from a tin E g lentils with Erasco sausages Initial temperature 20 C Amount 500 g Cooking pot 16 cm diameter 9 Approx 1 30 stir after approx 1 minute Yes 1 5 Yes Amount 1 kg Saucepan 22 cm diameter 9 Approx 2 30 stir after approx 1 ...

Page 63: ...ilk 3 5 fat content and 1 g salt Cooking pot 16 cm diameter 8 5 Approx 5 30 No 3 No Ingredients 250 g short grain rice 120 g sugar 1 l milk 3 5 fat content and 1 5 g salt Saucepan 22 cm diameter 8 5 Approx 5 30 No 2 5 No Cooking rice Water temperature 20 C Ingredients 125 g long grain rice 300 g water and a pinch of salt Cooking pot 16 cm diameter 9 Approx 2 30 Yes 2 Yes Ingredients 250 g long gra...

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