Installation and Operation Guide
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Troubleshooting
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8  Troubleshooting
Observe all safety and warning information (see the Safety section).
Operating situation  Cause Remedy
The cooktop cannot be 
switched on.
Knob ring missing Place the knob ring on the control knob.
The fuse or automatic circuit breaker of the 
electrical wiring system in the apartment and/
or house is defective.
Replace the fuse.
Switch the automatic circuit breaker back on
The fuse or the automatic circuit breaker trips 
multiple times
Contact BORA Service Team
The power supply is disconnected. Have a specialist electrician inspect the power 
supply
Formation of odours and 
vapours when operating the 
new cooktop
Normal for brand new devices Wait a few hours
If the odours continue to develop, contact the 
BORA Service Team
The cooling fan continues 
running after switching off
The cooling fan will continue to run until the 
cooktop has cooled down and will then switch 
off automatically.
Wait until the cooling fan switches off 
automatically.
A cooking zone or the 
entire cooktop switches off 
automatically.
Cooking zone operating for too long Put the cooking zone back into operation 
(see the Operation section).
The overheating protection has tripped (see the Device Description section)
The power setting has 
automatically shut off too early.
The overheating protection has tripped (see the Device Description section)
the central control knob 
display shows a segment 
turning clockwise 
Knob ring not in the 0 position after fitting Turn the control knob to the 12 o’clock position  
(= 0 position),
Control knob display 
L
The childproofing feature is activated Switch off the childproofing feature 
(see the Operation section).
Control knob display 
v
,
No or unsuitable cookware on the cooking 
zone
Only use suitable cookware
Select the cookware size depending on the 
cooking zone (see the Device Description section)
Control knob display 
/
Continuous operation (30 s) of the control 
knob or control knob dirty
Release or clean the control knob
Control knob display 
E
0
0
3
Electrical connection between touch surface 
and knob ring (min. 3-5 seconds)
Remove the knob ring and wipe residual water 
from the touch surface
Control knob display 
E
0
1
9
Error evaluating the touch surface Twist control knob to “0” position
Call BORA Service Team
Control knob display 
E
0
2
1
Temperature too high Allow cooktop to cool
Tab. 8.1  Resolving a fault
 After troubleshooting, turn the knob ring to the 12 o’clock position (0 position).
 In all other cases, contact the BORA Service Team (see section ‘Warranty, technical service and spare parts) and enter 
the error number displayed and the device type.










