BOSCH PCQ7A.I9 (01) PDF Document

The components and burner power ratings for the BOSCH PCQ7A.I9 gas hob are as follows. Please note that the images shown in the instructions are for guidance only.

The BOSCH PCQ7A.I9 appliance is for cooking purposes only and should be used exclusively for preparing meals and drinks. The installer is responsible for ensuring the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.

Only use this appliance:

In a private household and in a domestic environment.

Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods.

Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

Do not use the appliance:

On boats or in vehicles.

As a room heater.

With an external timer or a remote control.

Outdoors.

Escaping gas may cause an explosion. If you smell gas or if there are faults in the gas installation, follow these steps:

1. Immediately shut off the gas supply or close the gas cylinder valve.

2. Immediately extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes.

3. Do not operate any light switches or appliance switches.

4. Do not pull any plugs out of any sockets.

5. Do not use any telephones or mobile phones within the building.

6. Open windows and ventilate the room.

7. Call the after-sales service or the gas supplier.

The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture, and products of combustion. To avoid the risk of poisoning, ensure the kitchen is well-ventilated, especially when the appliance is in use.

Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may require additional ventilation, for example, increasing mechanical ventilation where present, or adding ventilation to safely remove combustion products to the outside air while also providing room air changes.

It is recommended to consult a professional before the installation of any additional ventilation.

To prevent the risk of fire, please observe the following safety instructions:

Never leave hot oil or fat unattended as it can be dangerous and lead to fires.

Never attempt to extinguish a fire using water. Instead, switch off the appliance and cover the fire with a lid or a fire blanket.

The appliance becomes very hot. Never place flammable objects on the cooktop or in its immediate vicinity.

Never store any objects on the cooktop.

Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.

Never store or use combustible materials (e.g., spray cans or cleaning agents) under the appliance or in its immediate vicinity.

Do not use hob covers, as they can cause accidents due to overheating or catching fire.

Only operate gas burners with cookware placed on them to prevent heat build-up that could damage an extractor hood or cause a fire.

Keep fabrics (e.g., garments or curtains) away from the flames.

Never reach over the flames.

Do not place combustible objects (e.g., tea towels or newspapers) on, next to, or behind the appliance.

The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.

To avoid the risk of burns, follow these safety measures:

The accessible parts of the BOSCH PCQ7A.I9 can become hot during operation. Small children should be kept away from the appliance.

Never use hob guards as they may cause accidents.

Empty cookware becomes extremely hot when set on operating gas burners. Never heat up empty cookware.

The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

Improper repairs are dangerous. Adhere to the following electrical safety warnings:

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent any risk.

If the appliance or power cord is damaged, never operate it. Unplug it from the mains immediately, or switch off the fuse and turn off the gas supply, then call customer services.

Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug at the mains.

Do not use steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance, as moisture ingress can cause an electric shock.

Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

Yes. The BOSCH PCQ7A.I9 has permanent magnets integrated into the control element bases and the control elements. These magnets may affect electronic implants like heart pacemakers or insulin pumps.

Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the magnetic control element bases and control elements.

Never carry the control element base and the control elements on your body.

To prevent material damage to your appliance and cookware, please follow these guidelines:

A build-up of heat may damage the appliance. Never cover the stainless steel hob, for example with aluminium foil or oven protectors. Only use specified accessories.

Do not use two burners or heat sources to heat one single item of cookware.

Do not use griddle plates, clay pots, etc., for a long time at full power.

A build-up of heat may damage the controls. Do not use a large item of cookware on burners that are close to the control knobs.

Cookware that is not the right size, or that is damaged or incorrectly positioned, may cause serious injuries.

Never touch the ignition plugs while the burner is being lit.

If a control knob is too stiff to turn or is loose, it must no longer be used. Contact after-sales service immediately.

Handle cookware on the hob carefully. Do not place any heavy objects on the hob.

Do not leave acidic liquids, such as lemon juice or vinegar, on the hob as they may damage the surface.

Following these instructions will help your appliance use less energy:

Choose a burner roughly the same size as your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob.

Cover saucepans with suitable lids. Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more energy.

Lift lids as infrequently as possible. When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes.

Use a glass lid to see into the pan without having to lift it.

Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food. Large items of cookware containing little food need more energy to heat up.

Cook with only a little water. The more water in the cookware, the more energy is required to heat it up.

Turn down to a lower power level early on. If you use an ongoing power level that is too high, you will waste energy.

The control knobs allow you to set the flame height to different power levels.

The control knob is removable and magnetic. To remove it, pull the control knob upward. To put it back on, press it on at its original position. Note: The magnets can interfere with magnetic data carriers, TV sets, and displays.

The burner consists of the following parts:

1. Burner cover

2. Burner cup

3. Thermocouple for the flame monitoring

4. Ignition plug

Insert the pan supports correctly and place cookware correctly on the pan supports. Never place cookware directly on the burner. Always remove the pan supports carefully. When moving one pan support, the adjacent one may also move.

You can buy original accessories from the after-sales service, specialist retailers, or online. The following accessories are available:

The hob has automatic ignition. Follow these steps:

1. Press the control knob for the selected burner and turn it anti-clockwise to the highest level (position 9). Keep the control knob pressed in. For all burners, sparks are generated and the flame ignites.

2. Wait a few seconds and release the control knob. The safety system is now active.

3. Turn the control knob to the required position.

4. If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to the off position and repeat the steps. This time, hold the control knob down for longer (up to 10 seconds).

Important: If the burner does not ignite after 10 seconds, turn the control knob to the “Off” position and open a door or window. Do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute. Also, never turn the control knob directly between position O and 1, as malfunctions may occur.

The safety system (thermocouple) prevents the flow of gas if the flames accidentally go out. To ignite the burner, you must activate this system.

1. Ignite the burner without releasing the control knob. The flame will ignite.

2. Press and hold the control knob for a further four seconds after ignition to enable the gas flow.

In the event of a power cut, you can light the burners manually:

1. Press the control knob for the selected burner and turn it anti-clockwise to the highest level.

2. Hold a lighter or a flame (e.g., a match) against the burner.

To switch off a burner, turn the corresponding control knob clockwise to the ‘o’ position.

The following behaviors are normal for the appliance:

A slight hissing noise from the ignited burner.

Release of odours when using the appliance for the first time. These disappear after a short time.

An orange flame is normal. This is due to dust in the environment, spilled liquids, etc.

A popping noise a few seconds after the burner is switched off. This is caused by the safety system switching on.

Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cookware must not protrude over the edge of the hob, and the flames must not touch the sides of the cookware.

Note: Only use cookware with a concave base on the multi-crown burner, which requires the additional wok grid.

The selection and positioning of cookware affect safety and energy efficiency. Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the cookware and flammable objects.

Note: When using some items of cookware, a temporary, slight deformation of the stainless steel cooking surface may occur. This is normal and does not affect functionality.

You can set the flame height incrementally from power levels 1 to 9. Cooking times and levels may vary depending on food type, weight, quality, gas type, and cookware material.

To keep your appliance working efficiently, clean all parts after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Do not use harsh/abrasive detergents, steel wool, scouring sponges, knives, sharp objects, or steam-cleaners.

If the general electrical operation is impaired, check the following:

The circuit breaker is faulty.

Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

The circuit breaker or one of the residual-current circuit breakers has been triggered.

In the fuse box, check whether the circuit breaker or one of the residual-current circuit breakers has been triggered.

The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

Connect the appliance to the power supply.

There has been a power cut.

Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working.

If the automatic ignition is not working, try the following solutions:

Food remnants or dirt are located between the ignition plug and the burner.

Clean the space between the ignition plugs and burners.

Burner parts are wet.

Carefully dry the burner parts.

The burner parts are positioned incorrectly.

Correctly position the burner parts.

The appliance is not earthed or has not been connected correctly, or the earth cable is damaged.

Contact an electrician.

If the burner flame is not uniform, it could be due to the following:

The burner parts are positioned incorrectly.

Correctly position the burner parts.

Openings on the burner are soiled.

Clean and dry the openings on the burner.

This may be because the gas reaches the appliance at excessive pressure.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Contact an approved installer and have them check the regulator of the gas cylinder or liquid gas tank.

If there is no gas flowing, or it does not appear to be flowing normally, check these possible causes:

The gas supply has been shut off by the intermediate valves.

Open the intermediate valves.

The gas cylinder is empty.

Replace the gas cylinder.

If you smell gas, investigate these potential issues:

The control knob is open.

Close the control knob.

The gas cylinder has not been connected correctly.

Ensure that the gas cylinder has been connected correctly.

The gas pipe to the appliance is leaking.

1. Close the main gas tap.

2. Ventilate the room.

3. Immediately call an authorised installer, who can inspect the gas system and issue an installation certificate.

4. Do not use the appliance until you are sure that gas is not leaking from the installation or the appliance.

If the burner extinguishes when you release the knob, try these solutions:

Control knob not pressed down long enough.

1. Keep the control knob pressed down for a few seconds after ignition.

2. Press the control knob down firmly.

Openings on the burner are soiled.

Clean and dry the openings on the burner.

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. To dispose of your old appliance in an environmentally friendly manner, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.

2. Cut through the power cord.

3. Close the main gas tap.

4. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.