Bosch NEM5666UC/01, NEM5066UC/01 Owner’s Manual

Cooktop

Use and Care Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Definitions .......................................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4

Fire Safety .............................................................................. 4

Cooking Safety ...................................................................... 4

Burn Prevention .................................................................... 5

Child Safety ........................................................................... 5

Cleaning Safety ..................................................................... 5

Cookware Safety .................................................................. 5

Proper Installation and Maintenance ................................ 5

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ................... 6

Causes of damage ......................................................... 6

Protecting the environment .......................................... 6

Energy-saving advice ........................................................... 6

Getting familiar with the appliance .............................. 6

Control panel ......................................................................... 7

Heating elements ................................................................. 7

Operation ........................................................................ 7

Setting the cooktop .............................................................. 7

Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................... 8

Daily Cleaning ....................................................................... 8

Cleaning guidelines ............................................................. 9

Cleaning charts ..................................................................... 9

Maintenance ....................................................................... 10

Service .......................................................................... 10

Technical service ............................................................... 10

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY .. 10

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to .......... 10

How Long the Warranty Lasts ......................................... 10

Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy ................ 11

Out of Warranty Product .................................................. 11

Warranty Exclusions ......................................................... 11

Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop

www.bosch-home.comluslstore

Safety Definitions

WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may

occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may

occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions

carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions

must be followed, including those in the following pages.

Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of transport damage, do not plug it in.

Fire Safety

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be certain that flammable materials such as window

coverings do not blow over or near the burners or elements. They could catch on fire.

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:

a. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that

may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat. c. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be

allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. d. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware

appropriate for the size of the surface element. Do not fiambe under the extractor hood or work with a naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood

draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to deposits on the grease filter!

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not

go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be

burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or

towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

d. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

- The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

- The fire department is being called.

- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire

to turn it off.

Cooking Safety

WARNING

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. NEVER use this appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.

Never use the appliance if liquids or foods have spilled around the control panel. Always turn off the cooktop and dry the control panel.

WARNING

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

Failure to operate knobs properly may result in personal

injury and damage to the appliance.

If the cooktop turns off automatically and can no longer

be operated, it may turn itself on unintentionally at a later

point. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

WARNING

If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

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Burn Prevention

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are

dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable

materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas

are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause

injury. Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.

Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.

WARNING

RISK OF BURNS Metallic objects become hot very quickly on the cooktop.

Never set down metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the cooktop.

If the display does not work when a cooking area is heating up, disconnect the circuit breaker from the fuse

box. Contact an authorized servicer.

CAUTION

Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the

backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach

items could be seriously injured.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause burns from

steam.

Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

Cookware Safety

Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.

Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may

result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface

units of different size. Proper relationship of cookware to

heating element or burner will also improve efficiency. Cookware not approved for use with ceramic cooktops

may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only

pans that are appropriate for ceramic cooktops (only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable).

Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and

burns.

WARNING

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal

guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming

drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance

is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

RISK OF INJURY When cooking with a bain-marie, the cooktop and

cooking vessel may crack due to overheating. The cooking vessel in the bain-marie must not come in direct contact with the bottom of the pot filled with water. Use only heat-resistant cookware.

Always keep the cooktop and bases of pots dry. Liquid

between the potbase and the cooktop may build up steam pressure, causing the pot to jump suddenly and causing injury.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit

breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference. This appliance must be properly installed and grounded

by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for

details.

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This appliance is intended for normal family household

use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the

manufacturer. Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,

flammables or nonfood products on or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when

heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized

servicer. Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions

and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless

specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.

To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the

appliance, switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on

accidentally.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Causes of damage

Scratches on glass ceramic surface: Cookware with

rough bottoms will scratch the glass ceramic surface.

Salt, sugar and sand: Salt, sugar or grains of sand will scratch the glass ceramic surface. Never use the cooktop as a working surface or for setting things

down.

o Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pans

that are empty.

o Hot cookware: Never set down hot pans and pots on

the control panel or frame. This may cause damage.

Protecting the environment

Energy-saving advice

o Always place a fitting lid on cookware. Cooking with

an uncovered pan will increase energy consumption considerably. Use a glass lid to provide visibility and

avoid having to lift the lid.

o Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.

Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.

o The diameter of the pan base must match the size of

the element. If not, energy may be wasted.

o Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount of

food you are going to cook. A large pan that is only

half full will use a lot of energy.

o Use a small amount of water when cooking. This

saves energy, and vegetables retain a larger

percentage of their vitamins and minerals.

o Select a lower power level.

o Hard and sharp objects: Hard or sharp objects falling

on the cooktop may damage it.

o Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containing

sugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately eliminate spills of these products with a glass scraper.

o Foils and plastics: Aluminum foil and plastic will melt

on the hot cooking zones. Stove protective film isn't suitable for your cooktop.

o Unsuitable cleaning agent: Shimmering metallic

discolorations on the glass ceramic surface result from the use of inappropriate cleaning agents and abrasion

from cookware.

Getting familiar with the appliance

In this section we describe the control panel, elements and displays.

Control panel

Off Off Off

@ Off O

1 1 On/Off 1 1

Knob positions

Off Cooking element turned off

1-9 Heat levels

O Heat setting for inner ring of a dual element (_) Heat setting for inner and outer ring of a dual

element

These instructions apply to more than one cooktop, your

appliance might vary slightly.

Page 2 contains a list of models and dimensions.

4 6

4 6 @ Off O

Light Indicators

O Cooktop is turned on

On/Off

ooeoo Cooking element is turned on

NOTICE: Always keep the control knobs clean and dry.

Moisture and dirt can affect proper functioning.

Heating elements

Element Turning on and off

O Single element Single elements have only one size cooking surface.

Always use cookware of a suitable size.

(_) Dual element The size of these elements can be matched to your pan size.

Using the inner and outer ring: Turn the knob to the left. Using only the inner ring: Turn the knob to the right.

Operation

Setting the cooktop

This section will show you how to set the elements. The table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of

dishes.

Setting the element

Adjust the heat setting of the elements using the knob: Push in and turn the knob to the desired temperature.

Heat level 1 = minimum power Heat level 9 = maximum power When the element turns on, the power-on indicator lights

up.

Turning off

Turn the control knob to OFF. When all control knobs are

in the OFF position, the cooktop is turned off.

Note: The heat is turned on and off to regulate the

temperature of the element; this means that the red glow

below the element is not always visible. When you select

a low heat setting, the element turns off for longer

intervals, while at a higher setting these intervals are very

short. Even at the highest level, the element turns on and

off.

Settingstable Thefollowingtableprovidessomeexamples.Cooking

timesmayvarydependingonthetypeoffood,itsweight andquality.Deviationsarethereforepossible.

Settheelementtoheatsetting9 forbringingtotheboil orinitialfrying,thenswitchbacktoappropriatesetting (notformelting).

Melting

chocolate butter

Heating

frozen vegetables (e.g. spinach) broth

thick soup milk**

Simmering

delicate sauce e.g. Bechamel sauce spaghetti sauce pot roast

fish*

Cooking

rice (with double amount of water) potatoes boiled in thier skins with 1-2 cups of water boiled potatoes with 1-2 cups of water fresh vegetables with 1-2 cups of water frozen vegetables with 1-2 cups of water pasta (2-4 qt. water)* pudding**

cereals

Frying

pork chop*** chicken breast***

bacon eggs

fish pancakes

Deep fat frying** (in 1-2 qt. oil)** deepfrozen foods, e.g. chicken nuggets (0.5 Ib per serving)

other e.g. doughnuts (0.5 Ib per serving) * ongoing cooking without lid ** without lid

*** turn several times

CAUTION

During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly unnoticed and overflow or spatter. For this reason

we recommend that you stir continuously, gradually

heating the food at a suitable power level.

Power levels

1 1

1-2 6-7 1 1

3-4 1-2 3-4 3-4

2-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 5-6 1 2-3

4-5 3-4 4-5 3-4 3-4 4-5

Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning

Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner

and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.

Glass ceramic cooktop

• , CAUTION Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while

the surface is hot, use only the razor blade scraper.

The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your

health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.

Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products and milk immediately with the razor blade scraper (see special care chart).

Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge

remains; rinse. Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop

cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.

Cleaning guidelines

When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel.

For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without bleach), and white vinegar.

Avoid these cleaners

o Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine

bleach. These ingredients may damage or permanently stain the cooktop.

o Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off® may

stain the cooktop surface. Abrasive cleaners.@

Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as

Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks. Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch

the surface.

@ Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can

permanently stain the cooktop.

@ Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.

Cleaning charts

Type of Soil Possible Solution Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted

plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediatly can per- manently damage the surface.

Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks

Greasy spatters

Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in

the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element. Wear-

ing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30 ° angle, using care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area. After the surface has cooled, remove the

residue and apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.

• , WARNING RISK OF INJURY

The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect the blade when not in use. Replace the blade imme-

diately when any imperfections are found. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of soil for 30 minutes. Use a plastic scrubber and glass ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.

Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse

thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop

cleaner.

Type of Soil Possible Solution Metal marks: Iridescent stain

Hard water spots:

Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface

Surface scratches:

Small scratches are common and do not affect cooking.

They become smoother and less noticeable with daily use

of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.

Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled

with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. If this does not

remove the marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a damp paper towel. Rinse and reapply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Failure to remove metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult.

Minerals in some water can be transferred onto the sur-

face and cause stains. Use undiluted white vinegar, rinse

and dry. Recondition with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Remove boilovers and stains before using the cooktop again.

Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner before using to

remove sand-like grains and grit such as salt and sea- soning. Scratches can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean, and dry before use. Use recommended glass ceramic cooktop cleaner daily.

NOTICE: Diamond rings may scratch the surface.

Maintenance

This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning. For best results, apply cooktop cleaning cream daily.

Service

Technical service

Contact our Technical Service Department if your appliance needs repair. Our central Customer Service Center (see below) will also be happy to supply you with details on a center close to you.

E number and FD number:

When you contact our service, please have the Model(E) number and the FD number for your appliance available. You can find the identification plate with these numbers on the underside of the appliance and in the appliance

booklet. Questions? Please contact us. We look forward to

hearing from you!

800-944-2904

www.bosch-home.com

1901 Main Street, Suite 600

Irvine, CA 92614

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