Bosch PWP631BF1B induction hob power limit

[perdrix]

I recently bought one of these induction hobs that came with a 13A plug fitted.

I have it wired in properly (6mm T&E). However it still power limits to 3000W

Bosch do a variant (PWP631BB1E) of which I was unaware, that is rated for 4.6kW (20A supply). AFAICT the power limit is the only difference.

So does anyone know if there's a way to raise the power limit? C7 setting can be set to any value over 3kW, but it still limits to 3kW.

Dave

 

[88v8]

We have a four-ring Bosch. Don't recall the model.
Unless you're running a commercial kitchen, I doubt you'll need 3kw. It heats soooo fast.
Try it.

 

[SpecialK]

Probably set in the firmware as it thinks its on a plug! You don't mention the model number of the one you have.
Can it be returned or has it been used?

 

[AndyPRK]

are there some spare terminals in the connection plate that need connecting to live ?

The nEFF one you can access various setting on the front panel for various limits

 

[perdrix]

It has been used for a month or so. Only noticed the problem yesterday when I wanted to heat three pans at the same time and it went into power-limit mode.

As in title this model is PWP631BF1B ...

 

[phatboy]

https://media3.bosch-home.com/Documents/9001172298_B.pdf

I think you can modify the power settings... I have a different model and it lets you set the power threshold

 

[perdrix]

No I fear not - if you're referring to option C7 on page 16 - it still limits to 3KW even if I set it to 4.5kW

David

 

[oldbutnotdead]

(From reading that manual) Can you still see the rating plate- if that says 3000w max then you're out of luck, if it says 4500w then get onto their helpline & then onto whoever you bought it from for a replacement.

Have you tried playing with c23- not entirely sure what it does but maybe set it to whatever it isn't set to now then try c7 again.

 

[perdrix]

Rating plate saith 3000W

 

[oldbutnotdead]

How v dull- game over I'm afraid (unless you can hack the control unit- almost certainly got some sort of diagnostic port on it)