Bosch NET8666UC/01, NET8666SUC/01 Owner’s Manual

Cooktop

Use and Care Manual

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NET8666UC

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Table of Contents

Safety Definitions .......................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 5

Fire Safety .............................................................................. 5

Cooking Safety ...................................................................... 5

Burn Prevention .................................................................... 6

Child Safety ........................................................................... 6

Cleaning Safety ..................................................................... 6

Cookware Safety .................................................................. 6

Proper Installation and Maintenance ................................ 6

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ................... 7

Causes of damage ......................................................... 8

Protecting the environment .......................................... 8

Energy-saving advice ........................................................... 8

Getting familiar with the appliance .............................. 9

Control panel ......................................................................... 9

Heating elements .............................................................. 10

Residual heat indicator .................................................... 10

Operation ...................................................................... 10

Main power switch ............................................................ 10

Setting the cooktop ........................................................... 10

Cook time ........................................................................... 12

Kitchen timer ...................................................................... 12

Automatic Shutoff .............................................................. 13

Child lock ............................................................................ 13

Clean Lock .......................................................................... 13

Basic Settings .................................................................... 13

Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................... 14

Daily Cleaning .................................................................... 14

Cleaning guidelines .......................................................... 15

Cleaning charts .................................................................. 15

Maintenance ....................................................................... 15

Service .......................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 16

Technical service ............................................................... 17

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ... 17

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to .......... 17

How Long the Warranty Lasts ......................................... 17

Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy ................ 17

Out of Warranty Product .................................................. 18

Warranty Exclusions ......................................................... 18

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.

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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!

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.

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.

When using the timer, always supervise the cooktop and do not allow anything to boil over or burn. Boilovers can cause smoke and some foods and oils may catch fire if

left on high temperature settings.

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

Injury and damage to the appliance may occur if control elements are not used properly.

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

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Residual heat H/In Dual element

Bridge element

These instructions apply to more than one cooktop, your

appliance might vary slightly.

Page 2 contains a list of models and dimensions.

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Touch keys

On/Off Main power switch

Clean Lock/ Cleaning protection / Child safety Child Lock

Timer Cook time function

o (_) Additional heating elements

O Select cooking element 0 - 9 Temperature levels

- 4- Step temperature level down/up in steps

Touch control zone

When you touch a symbol, the corresponding function

will be activated.

NOTICE: Always keep the touch control zones clean

and dry. Moisture and dirt can affect proper functioning.

Bridge element

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Heating elements

Element

O Single element

(_) Dual element

Bridge element

Turning on and off Single elements have only one size cooking surface.

Always use cookware of a suitable size. The size of these elements can be matched to your pan size. The heating element

must be turned on.

Turning off the outer heating ribbon: Touch (_). The (_) display will turn off. Adding the outer heating ribbon: Touch (_) again. The (_) display will turn on.

The Bridge element combines two individual heating elements into one long griddle zone. This configuration is ideal for griddles and large pans.

Note: Do not use cookware larger than 17" x 10" (432 x 254 mm).

Turning on the Bridge element: Touch one of the two O touch keys for selecting the

heating element, then touch the _ key. The _ symbol will appear; both heating ele- ments are now selected, a-_

select the desired heat setting (1-9). The Bridge element and both individual heating elements are now on.

Changing the heat setting: Touch one of the two O touch keys for selecting the

Bridge element, and set the new heat level within the next 10 seconds.

Turning off the Bridge element feature: Touch one of the two O touch keys for selecting the Bridge element, and select 0 from the number keys. '_Laappears in both

displays. The heating elements will turn off and the residual heat indicator will appear.

Residual heat indicator

The cooktop is equipped with a residual heat indicator for each element. Itshows you which elements are still hot. Avoid touching the indicated elements.

If an H is shown on the display, the element is still hot. You could use it, for example, to keep a small quantity of

Laappears in both displays. Within the next 10 seconds

food warm or to melt a chocolate coating. As the element

continues to cool, the display changes to ,%.The display

goes out once the element has cooled sufficiently.

The residual heat indicator will automatically come on

after a power failure. The display lights up for

approximately 30 minutes.

Operation

Main power switch

Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry for the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.

Turning the cooktop on

Touch the On/Off touch key. A beep will sound. The __ indicator located on top of the On/Off touch key lights

up.

Turning the cooktop off

Touch the On/Off touch key. The __ indicator goes out. The cooktop is switched off. The residual heat indicators

will remain on until the elements have cooled off sufficiently.

Note: The cooktop switches off automatically when all the elements have been switched off for more than

10 seconds.

If residual heat is still present when the cooktop is turned on, H/i-_ will appear in the heating element display.

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

Select the desired heat level using the number keys 1

to 9.

Heat level 1 = minimum power Heat level 9 = maximum power Each heat setting has an intermediate level. This level is

indicated by. and is set using + and -.

Selecting the heat level

The cooktop must be turned on.

1. Touch the O touch key for the corresponding element. The '_

Laindicator will appear in the element display and

light up brightly.

2.Withinthenext10 secondstouchthedesiredheat setting(1-9)inthetouchcontrolzone.

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Settings table

The following table provides some examples. Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.

Set the element to heat setting 9 for bringing to the boil or initial frying, then switch back to appropriate setting (not for melting).

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Changing the heat level Choose the heating element and in the touch control

zone select the desired setting for continuous cooking. Turning off the element

Select the element and set the heat level to 0. The element is turned off and the residual heat indicator is

displayed. 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.

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.

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 their 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

Power levels

1-2 1-2

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7-8

1.-2. 1-2

4-5 2-3 4-5

4-5

2-3 4-5 4-5

2.-3.

3.-4. 6-7 1-2 2-3

5.-6. 5-6 6-7 5-6

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

Power levels

5-6

5.-6.

8-9

4.-5.

Cook time

You can use the timer function to set a cook time for any element. The element will turn off automatically once the set time has elapsed.

• , CAUTION

o When using the timer, always keep an eye on the

cooktop and do not allow anything to boil over or burn. Boilovers can cause smoke and foods and

oils may catch on fire if left on high temperature settings.

o This function should not be used for long periods

of time, especially at high heat settings.

o Make sure the cooktop is turned off with the main

power switch after each use.

Setting the cook time

1. Select the desired element and power level.

2. Touch the Timer key twice. The indicator for the desired element lights up. -._ and min appear, and uunn

lights up on the Timer display.

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3. Within the next 10 seconds, set the required time

using the number keys.

The element must be selected in order to display the countdown for the particular heating element.

Once the cook time has elapsed The element turnes off once the set cook time has

elapsed. You will hear a beep. The indicator n the element display, nn

uu lights up for 10 seconds on the

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Timer display. The indicators disappear and the beep stops.

Changing cook time Select the element and touch the Timer key twice. Set

the new cook time using the number keys 0 to 9. Cancelling cook time

Select the desired element and touch the Timer symbol twice. The min, __ and -._ indicators light up. Then select

0 from the number keys until nn

uu is displayed.

Automatic timer

With this function you may select a cook time for all elements. Once an element is turned on, the selected time will begin to count down. The element will automatically turn off when the cook time has elapsed.

Instructions on activating the automatic timer are found in

the chapter "Basic settings". Note: The cook time can be changed or cancelled for

any element: Touch the Timer key several times until the O indicator of the required element lights up. Adjust the cook time

with touch keys 1 to 9 or deactivate with 0.

Kitchen timer

The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is independent of the other settings. You can also use the kitchen timer when the cooktop is turned off or locked.

This function does not automatically switch off an element.

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Setting the kitchen timer

1. Touch the Timer key. ,'_nuu appears in the timer display. The __, min and Z_ indicators light up.

2. Set the required time using the number keys 0 to 9. After a few seconds, the __ indicator goes out and the

programmed time starts to count down.

Once the time has elapsed

At the end of the programmed time, a beep will sound and nn

LaLawill appear on the timer display. The Z_ indicator

is on. The display turns off after 10 seconds.

Changing the time

Touch the Timer key. The __ and L_ indicators light up. Change the time using the number keys 0 to 9.

Clearing the time

Touch the Timer key. The __ and L_ indicators light up. Touch the 0 key until L'TL'7appears on the timer display. The L_ indicator goes out.

Turning the child lock off

Touch Clean Lock/Child Lock for 4 seconds. The safety panel lock is now canceled.

• , CAUTION

The child lock may be accidentally turned on and off

due to: o water spilled during cleaning

o food that has overflowed o objects being placed on the Clean Lock/Child

Lock touch key.

Automatic Shutoff

The appliance features an automatic shutoff function. Automatic shutoff is activated when the settings have not been changed over an extended period of time. The time

when automatic shutoff is activated is based on the temperature selected.

Shutoff Activated

I--8 appears in the display. Operation is interrupted. Touch any key to make the display indicator disappear.

You can now adjust the settings.

Child lock

You can use the child lock to prevent children from accidentally turning the cooktop on.

Turning the child lock on The cooktop must be turned off.

Touch Clean Lock/Child Lock for 4 seconds. The o= indicator lights up for 4 seconds. The cooktop is now

locked.

Basic Settings

The appliance has various basic settings. You can adjust these settings to the way you usually cook.

Automatic child lock

With this function, the child lock is automatically activated whenever you switch off the cooktop.

Turning on and off

See "Basic settings" section.

Clean Lock

Cleaning the control panel while the cooktop is on may change the settings.

In order to avoid this the cooktop has a Clean Lock

function. Touch Clean Lock/Child Lock. The _indicator appears. The control panel is locked for approximately

35 seconds. You can now clean the surface of the control panel without risk of changing the settings. After the time has elapsed a beep will sound. The Clean

Lock is deactivated. The Clean Lock function does not affect the main switch. You can turn off the cooktop at any time.

Display Function

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L'7Confirmation beep and error signal off

i Only error signal on

All signals on*

c S Automatic timer

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i-_ Automatic shut-off time

,_-S Duration of timer end signal

i 10 seconds*

30 seconds

3 1 minute

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Display Function

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Activation of additional heating elements

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2Last setting before turning off the heating element

Selection time for cooking zone La Unlimited*: You can adjust the settings of the last cooking zone used at any time without having to

select it again.

i Restricted: You can adjust the settings for the last cooking zone used within 10 seconds after select-

ing it. After that you will have to reselect the cooking zone before setting it.

Reset to basic settings LaOff*

i Reset the appliance to basic settings

Changing the basic settings

The cooktop should be turned off.

1. Turn on the cooktop with the main switch.

2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch the Timer key for 4 seconds.

c ' appears n the timer display. '_Laappears on the

display of the front left element.

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3. Touch the Timer key until the number of the desired basic setting appears in the timer display.

Cleaning and Maintenance

4. Select the required setting using the number keys. For basic settings with a double digit input (cS) the value is distributed to the left and right front element display.

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5. Touch the Timer key again for 4 seconds. The setting is activated.

Leaving the basic settings

Turn off the cooktop with the main switch.

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.

Stainless steel side trim

Wipe with the grain when cleaning. For moderate/heavy soil, use BonAmi® or Soft Scrub® (no bleach).

Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.

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.

Cleaning charts

o Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off® may

stain the cooktop surface.

o Abrasive cleaners. o Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as

Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks.

o Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch

the surface.

o Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can

permanently stain the cooktop.

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

Type of Soil 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

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.

Possible Solution

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. 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

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem, it often will merely be something minor. Before you call customer service, consider the suggestions and instructions below:

Fault Possible cause

Cooktop is not working The electric power supply has been

interrupted.

The appliance has not been cor- rectly connected following the con- nection diagram.

is flashing on the ele-

ment display

E flashes on all ele- ment displays. An

accoustic signal sounds

The cooktop turns off

by itself Display E and numbers

Display i-- and numbers A fault has been detected.

Electronic system malfunction.

The touch control zone is wet, very dirty, food has boiled over, or an

object is lying on top of the touch control zone.

The main switch has been activated continuously for more than 5 sec-

onds.

The main switch has been touched unintentionally. A fault in the electronic system has

occurred.

• , CAUTION Repairs should only be done by a trained servicer.

Improper repair of your appliance may result in risk of severe physical injury or death.

Measure

Use other electrical appliances to check if there has been a power outage. Check to see if there is a prob-

lem with the circuit breaker for the electrical installa-

tion.

Make sure that the appliance has been connected cor- rectly.

Contact the Technical Assistance Service. Clean the touch control zone, or remove the object.

Lightly touch the corresponding touch key. The flash- ing should stop.

Press the power key again. Reset the cooktop.

Press the main switch again. Reset the cooktop.

Turn the appliance off and back on at the fuse or cir- cuit breaker. If the same fault occurs again, discon-

nect the appliance and call Technical Assistance

Service. The following table of error messages lists actions you

can take to correct the problem

Error messages

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The element is too hot and has turned off.

The touch control zone is too hot.

The element was in continuous use for too long.

Remove the pans from the elements. I--2 disappears

when you press the display, if the element has cooled down sufficiently. Wait a few minutes until the element has cooled down a bit. If I--2 appears again after the element is turned back on, the cooktop is

still too hot. Turn off the elements and allow them to cool further.

Make sure that cookware is properly positioned on the element, and no hot objects are in contact with the touch control zone. Wait a few minutes until the

touch control zone has cooled down. If I--'4 appears after you turn on the appliance, call Technical Assis-

tance Service. The automatic time limitation has been activated.

Touch any key. You can now turn on the heating ele-

ment immediately.

Notes

o The cooktop regulates the heating element

temperature by turning the heat source on and off; this

means that the reddish glow of the heat source beneath the heating element may not always be

visible. If you select a low heat setting, the heat source

is frequently off; at higher settings it is seldom off. The

source turns on and off even at the highest settings.

o You may hear a quiet hum when the heating elements

are in the heating phase. The heating elements may glow with different levels of brightness. Depending on the angle from which you are looking at the heating element, this glow may be visible over the marked edge of the heating element. These are technical characteristics. They have no effect on quality and

function.

o Glass ceramic may have uneven areas on the surface

due to the nature of the material itself. Because of the

mirror-like finish on the cooking surface, even

extremely small bubbles less than 1 mm in diameter

may be visible. These bubbles will not have any adverse effect on the operation of the cooktop nor on the durability of the glass ceramic cooking surface.

o Depending on the countertop that is present in the

kitchen, an uneven gap between the cooktop unit and the countertop can occur. For this reason, a flexible seal is provided around the entire cooktop unit.

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

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to

The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporations ("BSH") in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch appliance ("Product") sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased:

o For your normal, household (non-commercial) use,

and has in fact at all times only been used for normal

household purposes.

o New at retail (not a display, "as is", or previously

returned model), and not for resale, or commercial

use,

o Within the United States or Canada, and has at all

times remained within the country of original purchase.

The warranties stated herein apply only to the first purchaser of the Product and are not transferable.

BSH reserves the right to request proof of purchase at the time any warranty claim is submitted to confirm that the Product falls within the scope of this limited product warranty.

Please make sure to return your registration card; while not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for BSH to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety notice or product recall.

How Long the Warranty Lasts

BSH warrants that the Product is free from defects in

materials and workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of purchase. The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended, for any reason whatsoever.

This Product is also warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in material and workmanship (such as scratches

of stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, chip, dents, or other damage to the finish of the Product), for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase or closing date for new construction. This cosmetic warranty excludes slight color variations due to inherent differences in painted and porcelain parts, as well as differences caused by kitchen lighting, product location, or other similar factors. This cosmetic warranty specifically excludes any display, floor, "As Is", or "B" stock appliances.

Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy

During this warranty period, BSH or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain limitations stated herein) if your

Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship. If reasonable attempts to repair the Product have been made without success, then BSH will replace your Product (upgraded models may be available to you, in BSH's sole discretion, for an

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