Bosch PXV831HC1E Series 6 80cm induction hob with five cooking zones, FlexInduction, PerfectFry Plus and smart Home Connect features. The Bosch PXV831HC1E Series 6 80cm induction hob combines five cooking zones with flexible cookware positioning and intuitive Multitouch+ controls. With FlexInduction, Easy Flex Zones and automatic zone selection, the hob can adapt its cooking area to suit different pots and pans, while PerfectFry Plus helps you maintain more precise frying temperatures. Why choose the Bosch PXV831HC1E induction hob? Choose the Bosch PXV831HC1E if you want an 80cm, five-zone hob with FlexInduction and PerfectFry Plus for greater cooking flexibility and temperature control. FlexInduction adapts the cooking area for larger cookware, while DirectSelect, 17-stage power settings and PowerBoost give precise, responsive control. Home Connect and Smart Hood Automatic add useful connected features, making this a strong choice for buyers who want flexible induction cooking with Bosch’s assisted and connected functions. Flexible Cooking with FlexInduction FlexInduction lets you combine two cooking zones into one evenly heated surface, giving you extra flexibility for larger pots, pans and roasting trays. The hob automatically detects the size and position of cookware placed within the flexible zone, helping ensure the appropriate area is heated. Easy Flex Zones make it simpler to reposition cookware while you cook. The Bosch PXV831HC1E detects the position and size of your pot or pan and automatically adjusts the cooking zone accordingly. If you move cookware to another position, the settings can be transferred to the new zone with a quick confirmation. PerfectFry Plus Temperature Control PerfectFry Plus continuously monitors and displays the temperature of your pan to help reduce the risk of scorching. Choose from 11 preset temperature settings between 70°C and 220°C, allowing you to select a suitable heat level for different dishes. DirectSelect Multitouch+ Controls DirectSelect provides straightforward access to the hob's cooking zones, power levels and additional functions. The Multitouch+ control system includes variable 17-stage power settings for each zone, helping you make precise adjustments while cooking. The hob also includes a Favourite button, allowing selected functions to be accessed quickly. Some functions available through the Favourite button require a connected Home Connect account. PowerBoost for Faster Heating PowerBoost provides additional power when you need to heat cookware more quickly. It can be used across the hob's cooking zones and is designed to speed up tasks such as bringing large quantities of water to the boil compared with using the highest standard power level. QuickStart and Restart QuickStart detects where a pot has been placed and automatically displays the corresponding cooking zone on the control interface, so you can select the required cooking level without first choosing the zone manually. If the hob is unintentionally switched off, Restart can restore the previous settings when the appliance is switched back on within four seconds. Pause Function and ChildLock The Pause function lets you temporarily interrupt heating and block the controls, making it useful if you need to deal with an interruption or wipe up spills. Cooking can then be continued within the next ten minutes. A ChildLock locks the control panel to help prevent accidental changes to the hob settings. Home Connect Smart Features The Bosch PXV831HC1E is a Home Connect induction hob, providing access to compatible connected functions through a Home Connect account. Supported features include remote monitoring, Remote Diagnostics and access to the Dish Assistant through the Home Connect app. Smart Hood Automatic allows the hob to work with a compatible Bosch hood featuring the same function. When both appliances are connected to a Home Connect account, the hood can automatically adjust its power according to the hob settings. The hob also supports cooktop-based hood control, allowing compatible extraction to be controlled in conjunction with the cooking area. Five Cooking Zones This Bosch 5 zone induction hob provides a spacious 80cm cooking surface with five zones. The heating elements comprise one 18cm zone, one 14.5cm zone, one 24cm zone and two 20 x 21cm zones used for the flexible cooking area. Induction technology generates heat in the base of compatible cookware rather than heating the entire cooking surface in the same way as a conventional glass-ceramic hob, supporting fast and precise everyday cooking. Installation and Dimensions The Bosch PXV831HC1E is designed as a surface-mounted induction hob without a surrounding frame, with a black ceramic glass surface and faceted edge. Product dimensions are 51 x 802 x 522mm, with a required installation niche of 51 x 750 x 490-500mm. The minimum worktop thickness is 16mm. The hob has a 7.4kW connected load, operates at 220-240V and is supplied with a 110cm electrical cable without a plug. Electrical connection must be carried out by an electrician. Power management allows the connected load to be limited for 16A, 13A or 10A electrical connections depending on the installation and fuse protection. Home Connect features require a compatible connected appliance, internet access and the relevant Home Connect and SingleKey ID accounts. Compatibility requirements apply to connected hood functions.