Cooktop
Model:
NEM 94.., NEM 95..
@) BOSCH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER:
IM PORTANT:
Im portant safety
instruction
Equipment and usage safety
requirements
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE AFTER INSTALLATION IS
COMPLETE.
SAVE FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
/k WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or manufacturer.
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance. For example, do not remove
leveling legs, panels, wire covers or anti-tip brackets/screws.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the packaging
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Before you plug in an electrical cord, be sure all controls are in the OFF position.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet
storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage
is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinet.
Before you begin
Tools and parts needed
Note:
This appliance has been tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 858 Standard for
Safety for Household Electric Ranges and CAN/CSA-22.2 No.61 National Standard
of Canada for Household Cooking Ranges. It is the responsibility ofthe owner and
installer to determine if additional requirements and standards apply in specific
installations.
1. Philips head screwdriver
2. Pencil
3. Drill with 1/4 " bit
4. Jigsaw
5. Tape measure
Additional materials may be necessary for installation in solid surface countertops.
Contact the countertop manufactor.
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Parts included
Preparation
Countertop requirements
1. Hold down brackets
2. Clamping screws (4)
3. Sheet metal screws (4)
min.30"
(76,2cm)
Q1/4" (6mm)
2 1/2" (63.8mm)
Setback Distance
1" (25.4mm)
Flat Area
1 1/4" (31.8mm)
Flat Area
19 7/8 - 20"
(505 - 508mm
1" (25.4mm
1" (25.4mm)
Flat Area
.34 3/4 - 34 7/8"
(883 - 886mm)
After preparing cutout, remove shavings as they can affect the function of electrical
components.
/k WARNING: To reduce the risk of ignition combustible materials surround the
installed cooktop are not permitted.
Solid surface countertops often require special installations. For example, heat
reflective tape and rounded corners may be necessary. Contact the countertop
manufacturer for instructions specific to your countertop.
Cabinet requirements
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The distance from the top of the cooktop to the bottom of cabinets above can be
reduced to 24" when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not
less than 1/4" (6.35mm) no. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) thick stainless
steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum) or 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick copper.
Electrical requiements
"J" B_
(Conduit approx. 3 feet)
You can find the identification plate with the electrical specifications on the
underside of the appliance. The junctionbox must be located within 3 feet of the
cooktop connection. It should be easily accessible for service purposes.
Ventilation recommendations
Installation procedure
Secure cooktop to
countertop
We strongly recommend the installation of a ventilation system with this appliance.
The cooktop should be secured to the countertop using the hold-down brackets
provided.
Prior to inserting cooktop into cutout, turn cooktop upside down and attach
brackets to the burner box using the washers and screws.
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Place cooktop into cutout. Insert clamping screw into the bracket and secure
cooktop to countertop.
Use a wood block to protect fragile countertop materials.
Electrical connection
Test the installation
z_ CAUTION: Before installing, turn power OFF at the service panel. Lock sevice
panel to prevent power from being turned ON accidentally.
The branch-circuit breakers ampacity, the wire sizes and the connections must be
conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or Canadian Elektrical
Code and all local codes and ordinances.
Connect only to a 3-wire, 120/240-volt power supply; the neutral conductor is not
required for the operation of the appliance. The potential at the power supply
electrical connections shall be 150-volt-to-ground or less.
Attach flexible conduit to the junction box.
/k CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electic shock and fire, do not use a flexible
power-supply cord.
Connect the cooktop lead wires to the junction box supply wires in proper phase:
black (L1) to black
red (L2) to red
green wire to ground
Remove everything from the cooktop surface.
Clean cooktop surface with cooktop cleaning creme.
Turn on power supply.
Verify that elements function properly.
Service
Contact our Service department ifyour 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.
When you contact our customer servnce, please have the 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.
Questions? Please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
800-944-2904
www.boschappliances.com
5551 McFaddenAve.
HuntingtonBeach,CA92649
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