Bosch NETP668SUC/01 Owner’s Manual

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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 .................................................................	9
Residual heat indicator ....................................................	10
Operation ......................................................................	10
Main power switch ............................................................	10
Setting the cooktop ...........................................................	10
PowerStart® feature ...........................................................	12
AutoChef® ...........................................................................	13
Cook timer ..........................................................................	16
Kitchen timer ......................................................................	16
Count-up timer function ....................................................	17
Keep Warm function .........................................................	17
Panel Lock ..........................................................................	17
Wipe protection ..................................................................	17
Automatic time limitation ..................................................	17
Basic settings .....................................................................	18
Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................	19
Daily Cleaning ....................................................................	19
Cleaning guidelines ..........................................................	19
Cleaning charts ..................................................................	19
Maintenance .......................................................................	20
Service ..........................................................................	20
Troubleshooting .................................................................	20
How to Obtain Warranty Service ....................................	21
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ...	22
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to ..........	22
How Long the Warranty Lasts .........................................	22
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy ................	22
Out of Warranty Product ..................................................	22
Warranty Exclusions .........................................................	22

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.com/us/store

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Safety Definitions

9WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

9CAUTION

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.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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 flambé 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.

WARNING

If the frying sensor is not working properly, overheating may result causing smoke and damage to the pan or fire.

WHEN COOKING WITH THE FRYING SENSOR OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Use a system pan only

Always put the pan in the centre of the heating element

Do not place a lid on the pan

Never leave frying fat unattended

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.

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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 Customer Support for service.

WARNING

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

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.

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.

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.

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the 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.

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.

This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Statement of Limited Product 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.

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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.

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Causes of damage

NOTICES

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.

Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pans that are empty.

Hot cookware: Never set down hot pans and pots on the control panel or frame. This may cause damage.

Hard and sharp objects: Hard or sharp objects falling on the cooktop may damage it.

Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containing sugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately eliminate spills of these products with a glass scraper.

Foils and plastics: Aluminum foil and plastic will melt on the hot cooking zones. Stove protective film isn't suitable for your cooktop.

Unsuitable cleaning agent: Shimmering metallic discolorations on the glass ceramic surface result from the use of inappropriate cleaning agents and abrasion from cookware.

Protecting the environment

Energy-saving advice

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.

Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom. Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.

The diameter of the pan base must match the size of the element. If not, energy may be wasted.

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.

Use a small amount of water when cooking. This saves energy, and vegetables retain a larger percentage of their vitamins and minerals.

Switch to a lower heat setting in time.

Select a suitable setting for ongoing cooking. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high.

Use the residual heat of the cooktop. For longer cooking times, you can switch the element off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

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Getting familiar with the appliance

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

These instructions apply to more than one cooktop, your appliance might vary slightly.

Page 2 contains a list of models and dimensions.

Control panel

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Display icons

‹.‹	Cooktop ready
‚-Š	Heat levels
•/œ	Residual heat
‹‹	Time programming functions
>	Wipe protection
Š	Child lock
y	Cook timer
é	AutoChef® function
‘	PowerStart® function
–©	Keep Warm function
ö / ô Timer indicator
Touch keys
On/Off	Main switch
ø	Select a cooking zone

0 1û2û...û8û9	Settings range
Panel Lock	Panel lock for child safety/
	wipe protection
Bridge	Bridge element
Join/Split

Touch keys

Auto Chef AutoChef® function

Additional Additional heating element

Heating

Keep Warm Keep warm function

Power Start PowerStart® function

Kitchen Kitchen timer function

Timer

Cook Timer Cook timer function

Count Up Stopwatch function

Timer

Touch controls

When the cooktop heats up, the keys for the touch controls available at this time light up.

Touching a key activates the respective function.

Notes

The corresponding keys for the controls light up depending on whether they are available.

The displays for the elements or the selected functions get brighter.

Always keep the control panel clean and dry. Moisture can prevent it from working properly.

Heating elements

Element	Turning on and off
$ Single element	Single elements have only one size cooking surface.
	Activate: Touch the ø key.

The sizes of these elements can be matched to your pan size:

ð Dual element	The element has to be selected.
		Activate: Touch the Additional Heating key. The ð indicator turns on.
		Deactivate: Touch the Additional Heating key again. The ð indicator turns off.

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Element	Turning on and off
ò Triple element	The element has to be selected.
	Add middle heating ring: Touch the Additional Heating key. The ð indicator turns on.
	Add outer heating ring: Touch the Additional Heating key again. The ò indicator turns
	on.
	Deactivate: Touch the Additional Heating key again. The ò indicator turns off. The inner
	heating ring remains on.
à Bridge element	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).
	One of the two elements that belong to the bridge element has to be selected.

Activate: Touch the Bridge Join/Split key. The à indicator appears; ‹ appears in both heating element displays. Set the desired heat setting. ~ "Setting the cooktop"

If a heat level was set on one of the elements before, this heat level will be used for the bridge element. If two different heat levels were set on the two elements before, the bridge

element will use heat level ‹.

Change heat level: Select one of the two elements that belong to the bridge element and set the new heat level.

Deactivate: Touch the Bridge Join/Split key. ‹ appears in both displays. The front heating element remains selected. Setting the heat level to ‹ does not split the bridge element.

Residual heat indicator

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

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

food warm or to melt a chocolate coating. As the element continues to cool, the display changes to œ. 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. An acoustic signal will sound. The __ indicator located on top of the On/Off touch key and the symbols for the cooking zones light up. ‹:‹ lights up next to the cooking zones. The cooktop is ready to use.

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 20 seconds.

The residual heat indicator remains lit until the elements have cooled down sufficiently. •/œ is displayed next to the corresponding element symbol.

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 .5 in the element display and is set by touching the Ú symbols between the number keys.

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Selecting the heat level

The cooktop must be turned on.

1.Select the desired element with by touching the ø symbol of the desired element. In the element display ‹.‹ lights up brighter.

2.Then select the desired power level using the number keys.

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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.

3. The power level is set.. Changing the power level

Select the cooking zone and then set the required power level in the control panel.

Settings table
The following table provides some examples. Cooking	for energy-saving cooking can be found in section
times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight	~ "Protecting the environment".
and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
Set the element to heat setting 9 for bringing to the boil	9 CAUTION
or initial frying, then switch back to appropriate setting
		During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as
(not for melting).
Stir thick liquids occasionally. Food that needs to be		soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly
		unnoticed and overflow or spatter. For this reason
seared quickly or food which loses a lot of liquid during
		we recommend that you stir continuously, gradually
initial frying is best seared in several small portions. Tips
		heating the food at a suitable power level.
		Power levels
Melting
Chocolate	1.0 - 2.0
Butter	1.0 - 2.0
Heating
Frozen vegetables, e.g. spinach	2.5 - 3.5
Broth	7.0 - 8.0
Thick soup	1.5 - 2.5
Milk**	1.0 - 2.0
Simmering
Delicate sauce, e.g. Béchamel sauce	4.0 - 5.0
Spaghetti sauce	2.0 - 3.0
Pot roast	4.0 - 5.0
Fish*	4.0 - 5.0
Cooking
Rice (with double amount of water)	2.0 - 3.0
Potatoes boiled in their skins (with 1-2 cups of water)	4.0 - 5.0
Boiled potatoes (with 1-2 cups of water)	4.0 - 5.0
Fresh vegetables (with 1-2 cups of water)	2.5 - 3.5
Frozen vegetables (with 1-2 cups of water)	3.5 - 4.5
Pasta (with 2-4 qt. water)*	6.0 - 7.0

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		Power levels
Pudding**		1.0 - 2.0
Cereals		2.0 - 3.0
Frying
Pork chop***		5.5 - 6.5
Chicken breast***		5.0 - 6.0
Bacon		6.0 - 7.0
Eggs		5.0 - 6.0
Fish		5.0 - 6.0
Pancakes		5.5 - 6.5
Deep fat frying** (in 1-2 qt. oil)
Deep frozen foods, e.g. chicken nuggets (0.5 lb per serving)		8.0 - 9.0
Other, e.g. doughnuts (0.5 lb per serving)		4.5 - 5.5
* ongoing cooking without lid
** without lid
*** turn several times
PowerStart® feature	Setting the PowerStart® feature
All heating elements are equipped with PowerStart®	The PowerStart® feature can only be activated in the first
circuits. This feature heats up the element using the	30 seconds after the cooktop has been turned on:
highest power and then switches back to the continuous	1.	Select the continuous cooking setting you want to use
cooking setting that you have selected.		for the cooking zone.
How long it will take the element to heat up will depend	2.	Touch the Power Start key.
on the continuous cooking setting that you have	PowerStart® is activated. ‘ and the ongoing cooking

selected.	setting flash alternately on the display.
	After the food has been brought to a boil, only the
	ongoing cooking setting remains lit on the display.

Cooking table for the PowerStart® feature

Refer to the following table to see the foods for which PowerStart® is suitable. The smaller amount refers to the smaller heating elements, the larger amount refers to the

larger heating elements. The values stated in the table are guideline values.

Foods for which PowerStart® is appropriate	Quantity		Heat setting +
			Power Start
Heating
Frozen vegetables like spinach	10 oz - 16 oz		2.5 - 3.5 + Power Start
Broth	2	- 4 cups	7.0 - 8.0 + Power Start
Thick soups	2	- 4 cups	1.5 - 2.5 + Power Start
Milk*	1	- 2 cups	1.0 - 2.0 + Power Start
Simmering
Pot roast	2 lb.		4.0 - 5.0 + Power Start
Fish**	1 lb. - 1.5 lb.		4.0 - 5.0 + Power Start
Boiling
Rice (with double amount of water)	3/4 cup - 2 cups		2.0 - 3.0 + Power Start
Potatoes boiled in their skins (with 1-2 cups of water)	5	- 14 medium potatoes	4.0 - 5.0 + Power Start
Boiled peeled potatoes (with 1-2 cups of water)	5	- 14 medium potatoes	4.0 - 5.0 + Power Start
Fresh vegetables (with 1-2 cups of water)	1 lb. - 2 lb.		2.5 - 3.5 + Power Start
Frying
Pork chop	1	- 2 servings	5.5 - 6.5 + Power Start
Pancakes			5.5 - 6.5 + Power Start
* without lid
** ongoing cooking without lid

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Tips for using PowerStart®

The PowerStart® feature is designed to conserve the food’s nutritional value while using little water for cooking.

Add only about 2 cups of water to the food for the large elements and about ¾ - 1 cup of water for the small elements.

Place a lid on the pot.

The PowerStart® feature is not suited for foods that are cooked in a large quantity of water (e.g pasta).

AutoChef®

When you are using AutoChef® to operate the heating element, a sensor controls the temperature of the pan.

The center element of your cooktop model is equipped with this feature.

Advantages when frying

The cooking element only heats when it is necessary. This saves energy.

Oil and grease do not overheat.

9CAUTION

Never leave oil or fat cooking unattended.

Place the pan in the centre of the element. Make sure that the base of the pan has the proper diameter.

Do not cover the pan with a lid. The automatic regulation will not work. A mash splatter guard can be used without affecting the automatic regulation.

Only use fat or oil that is suitable for frying. When you are using butter, margarine, native olive oil or pork lard, select frying level 1 or 2.

AutoChef® is not suitable for boiling.

Frying levels

Suitable pans for AutoChef®

A suitable frying pan for use with AutoChef® is available as optional accessory. You can buy our system pan in specialized stores, or through our Technical Assistance Service. Always indicate the related reference code.

HEZ390230 (Large)

The frying pan has a non-stick coating, which means that very little oil is needed for frying.

Notes

The AutoChef® function was set especially for this type of frying pan.

Other frying pans may overheat. The temperature can be set higher or lower. Try the low heat setting first and then change it according to your requirements.

Make sure that the diameter of the base of the frying pan corresponds to the size of the element. Place the pan in the centre of the element.

Setting	Temperature	Suitable for
1	Very low	Preparing and reducing sauces, sweating vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive
		oil, butter or margarine.
2	Low	Frying food using extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes, French toast,
		hash browns.
3	Medium – low	Frying fish, pancakes and thick food such as Hamburgers or pork chops.
4	Medium – high	Frying ground meat, vegetables or thin slices of meat, e.g. veal cutlet.
5	High	Frying food at high temperatures, e.g. steaks medium rare or fried boiled potatoes.

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Setting the AutoChef® feature

Select the appropriate frying level from the chart. Place the system pan in the center of the element. The cooktop must be on.

Notes

AutoChef® is fitted on the three circle cooking zone of your cooktop, the outer heating ring is not available while using this feature.

If only the inner section of the cooking zone is activated, the additional ring will automatically be turned on once you select the AutoChef® feature.

1.Select the cooking zone with the AutoChef® feature.

2.Touch the AutoChef key. ‹ and the é indicator light up in the element display.

The frying levels 1 - 5 appear in the settings area.

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The é indicator blinks until the set frying temperature is reached. Then a beep sounds. The

é indicator stops blinking.

4.Add the frying oil to the pan, then add the ingredients. Turn the food over as usual to avoid burning.

Turning off AutoChef®

Select the heating element and touch AutoChef.

AutoChef® Frying Chart

The following chart lists which frying level is ideal for particular foods. Frying time may depend on the type, weight and quality of the food product.

The frying levels provided are designed for the system pan. Frying levels may vary when using other frying pans.

	Frying level	Total frying time from signal
Meat
Pork chop, boneless or bone-in (1" thick)	3	10		- 17 min
Veal cutlet in breadcrumb (5/8" thick)	4	6	-	10 min
Fillet (1" thick)	4	6	-	10 min
Cordon bleu	3	15		- 20 min
Beef steaks medium rare (_" thick)	5	8	-	10 min
Beef steaks medium or well done (_" thick)	4	8	-	12 min
Chicken breast (1" thick)	2	20		- 30 min
Skillet-fried chicken	2	25		- 35 min
Sausages, e.g. hot dogs (ø ^- 1X")	3	8	-	20 min
Hamburger	3	6	-	12 min
Thin slices of meat	4	7	-	12 min
Ground meat	4	6	-	10 min
Bacon	2	5	-	8 min
Fish
Fish, fried (whole)	3	15		- 25 min
Fish fillet with or without breadcrumbs	3/4	10		- 20 min
Shrimps	4	4	-	8 min
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	Frying level	Total frying time from signal
Egg dishes
Pancakes	3	continuous frying
Omelettes	2	continuous frying
Fried eggs	2	2	-	6 min
Scrambled eggs	2	2	-	4 min
French toast	2	continuous frying
Potatoes
Fried boiled potatoes	5	6	-	12 min
Fried raw potatoes	3	15		- 25 min
Hash browns	2	20		- 30 min
Vegetables
Garlic/onions	1/2	2	-	10 min
Squash, egg plant	3	4	-	12 min
Mushrooms	4	10		- 15 min
Stir-fried vegetables	4	10		- 12 min
Frozen products
Chicken nuggets, chicken patties	4	8	-	15 min
Cordon bleu	2	10		- 30 min
Chicken breast	3	10		- 30 min
Fish fillet in breadcrumbs	3	10		- 20 min
Fish sticks	4	8	-	12 min
Oven French fries	5	4	-	6 min
Stir-fried vegetables	2	8	-	15 min
Spring rolls/eggrolls (_ - 1]" thick)	3	10		- 30 min
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables	1	25		- 35 min
Béchamel sauce	1	10		- 20 min
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce	1	10		- 20 min
Reducing sauces, e.g. Bolognese sauce, tomato sauce	1	25		- 35 min
Desert sauces, e.g. orange sauce	1	15		- 25 min
Ready-made meals
Potato products, e.g. fried potatoes	3	10		- 15 min
Potato products, e.g. hash browns	2	10		- 20 min
Pasta (with added water)	2	4	-	6 min
Misc.
Baked camembert/baked cheese	3	7	-	10 min
Roast almonds, nuts, pine kernel*	2	3	-	7 min
* Place in cold pan

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Cook timer

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

9CAUTION

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.

This function should not be used for long periods of time, especially at high heat settings.

Make sure the cooktop is turned off with the main power switch after each use.

Setting procedure

1.Select the element and the required power level.

2.Touch the Cook Timer key. The ‹‹ symbol and theV indicator light up in the Cook Timer display.

y lights up in the display for the element.

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4.Touch the Cook Timer key to confirm the selected setting.

The cooking time begins to elapse.

Note: The same cooking time can be set automatically for all elements. The set time for each of the elements counts down independently.

You can find information on automatically programming the cooking time in section on “Cook timer”.

Using Cook timer with AutoChef®

When you are cooking with AutoChef® the programmed cooking time will begin to count down once the temperature for the selected frying level has been reached.

Changing or deleting the time

Select the element and then touch the Cook Timer key.

Change the cooking time using the number keys or set ‹‹ to delete the programmed cooking time.

Touch the Cook Timer key to confirm the selected setting.

When the time has elapsed

The element switches off, the y display flashes and the element switches to power level ‹‹. An acoustic signal sounds.

‹‹ and the V indicator flash in the timer display.

When the Cook Timer key is touched, the indicators go out and the acoustic signal ceases.

Notes

If a cooking time was set for several elements, the time information for the selected element is shown in the timer display.

Select the relevant element to call up the remaining cooking time.

You can set a cooking time of up to ŠŠ minutes.

Kitchen timer

The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is independent of the other settings. The cooktop must be turned on to use this function.

This function does not automatically switch off an element.

Setting procedure

1.Touch the Kitchen Timer key. The ‹‹ symbol and the V indicator light up in the timer display.

2.Select the required time on the control panel and touch the Kitchen Timer key to confirm.

After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.

Changing or deleting the time

Touch the Kitchen Timer key.

Change the cooking time using the number keys or set ‹‹ to delete the programmed cooking time.

Touch the Kitchen Timer key to confirm the selected setting.

When the time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds once the time has elapsed. ‹‹ and the V symbol flash in the timer display.

Touch any key to turn off the indicators.

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Count-up timer function

The count-up timer function displays the time that has elapsed since activation.

This functions independently from the elements and from other settings. This function does not automatically switch off an element.

Activating

Touch the Count Up Timer key. The ‹‹ symbol and the V indicator light up in the timer display.

The time begins to count up.

Deactivating

Touching the Count Up Timer key the stopwatch function. The timer displays remain lit.

If you touch the Count Up Timer key again, the displays go out.

The function is deactivated.

Keep Warm function

This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter and for keeping food warm.

Activating

1.Select the required element.

2.Touch the Keep Warm key. The –© indicator lights up.

The function is activated.

Deactivating

1.Select an element.

2.Touch the Keep Warm key.

The –© display goes out. The element switches itself off and the residual heat indicator appears.

The function is deactivated.

Panel Lock

You can use the panel lock to prevent children from accidentally turning the appliance on.

Activating and deactivating the panel lock

The cooktop must be turned off. To activate:

1.Switch on the cooktop using the main switch.

2.Touch the Panel Lock key for approx. 4 seconds. The D indicator lights up for 10 seconds.

The cooktop is locked.

To deactivate:

1.Switch on the cooktop using the main switch.

2.Touch the Panel Lock key for approx. 4 seconds. The lock is released.

Automatic panel lock

With this function, the panel lock is automatically activated whenever you turn off the cooktop.

Turning on and off

See "Basic settings" section.

Wipe protection

Cleaning the control panel while the cooktop is on may change the settings. In order to avoid this the cooktop has a wipe protection function.

To activate:

Touch the Panel Lock key. An acoustic signal sounds. The > indicator lights up. The control panel is locked for 35 seconds. You can now wipe over the surface of the control panel without altering any settings.

To deactivate:

The control panel will be unlocked once 35 seconds have elapsed. To release the function early, touch the

Panel Lock key. Notes

An audible signal sounds 30 seconds after activation. This indicates that the function is about to finish.

The wipe protection function does not lock the main switch. The cooktop can be switched off at any time.

Automatic time limitation

If the element is used for prolonged periods of time without changes in the settings being made, the automatic time limitation function is triggered.

The element stops heating. ”‰and the residual heat indicator •/œ flash alternately in the display.

The indicator goes out when any symbol is pressed. The element can now be reset.

When the automatic time limitation is activated depends on the selected heat level (from 1 to 10 hours).

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Basic settings

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

Display	Function
	Automatic childproof lock
	‹ Manual*.
	‚ Automatic.
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	Signal tones
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	ƒ Only the confirmation signal is switched on.
™ƒ	„ All signal tones are switched on.*
	Automatically setting the cooking time
	‹‹ Switched off.*
™†	‹‚-ŠŠ Time until automatic switch-off.
	Audible signal duration for the timer function
	‚ 10 seconds.*
	ƒ 30 seconds.
™‡	„ 1 minute.
	Activation of additional heating elements
	‹Off
	‚On*
™ˆ	ƒLast setting before turning off the heating element
	Restoring the factory settings
	‹Individual settings.*
™‹	‚ Restore factory settings.

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The cooktop must be turned off.		indicator for the required function is displayed.
1. Turn on the cooktop with the main switch.	5.	Set the required value with the number keys.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning

Note: : Bosch cleaners have been tested and approved for use on Bosch appliances. Other recommended cleaners do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.

Glass ceramic cooktop

9CAUTION

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 charts

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 a glass cooktop cleaner such as the Bosch Glass Cooktop Cleaner (part number 12010030), which can be ordered online at www.bosch-home.com/ us/store (for U.S. customers only). Other cleaners include Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® (without bleach), and white vinegar.

Avoid these cleaners

Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredients may damage or permanently stain the cooktop.

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.

Type of Soil	Possible Solution
Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted	Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot
plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE	using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in
REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediatly can per-	the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element. Wear-
manently damage the surface.	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.
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		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.
Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks	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.
Greasy spatters	Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse
	thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop
	cleaner.

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Type of Soil	Possible Solution
Metal marks: Iridescent stain	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.

Hard water spots:

Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface

Minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface 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.

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.

Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner before using to remove sand-like grains and grit such as salt and seasoning. 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:

9CAUTION

Repairs should only be done by an authorized servicer.. Improper repair of your appliance may result in risk of severe physical injury or death.

Error messages

The electronics of your cooktop are underneath the control panel. For various reasons, the temperature in this area may rise sharply.

In order that the electronics do not overheat, the cooking zones are switched off as and when necessary. The ”ƒ, ”… or ”† indicator appears alternately with the • or œ residual heat indicator.

Display	Possible cause	Solution
None	The power supply has been discon-	Use other electrical devices to check whether a
	nected.	short-circuit has occurred in the power supply.
	The device has not been connected in	Ensure that the device has been connected in
	accordance with the connection dia-	accordance with the connection diagram.
	gram.
	Electronics error.	If the error cannot be eliminated, inform the techni-
		cal after-sales service.

The displays flash	The control panel is damp or an
	object is covering it.

Dry the control panel or remove the object.

”ƒ	The electronics have overheated and
	have switched off the corresponding
	element.
”…	The electronics have overheated and
	have switched off all elements.

Do not place hot pans on the control panel.

Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any symbol on the cooktop.

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Display	Possible cause	Solution
Ӡ + heat setting and	There is a hot pan in the area of the	Remove the pan. The error display goes out shortly
acoustic signal	control panel. There is a risk that the	afterwards. You can continue to cook.
	electronics will overheat.

Ӡ and acoustic signal	There is a hot pan in the area of the
	control panel. To protect the electron-
	ics, the element has been switched
	off.

Remove the pan. Wait for a few seconds. Touch any control. If the error display goes out, you can continue to cook.

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The element was operating for an	The automatic safety switch-off function has been
extended period without interruption.	activated. See section “Automatic time limitation”
The supply voltage is errory; outside	Contact your electricity provider.
of the normal operating range.
The demo mode is activated	Disconnect the cooktop from the power supply.
	Wait 30 seconds and reconnect it. Touch any touch
	control in the next three minutes. The demo mode
	is deactivated.

Do not place hot pans on the control panel.

Notes

If an error message with “ (e.g. E0111) appears on the display, the sensor for the element in question must be held down in order to be able to read off the fault code.

Disconnect the cooktop from the power supply, wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect it again. If the display appears again, contact technical Customer Service and tell them the precise fault code.

Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service for your Product, you should contact the nearest Bosch authorized servicer.

E number and FD number:

When you contact 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!

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STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to

The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (“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:

For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes.

New at retail (not a display, "as is", or previously returned model), and not for resale, or commercial use.

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.

of the original part for purposes of this warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such parts. BSH's sole liability and responsibility hereunder is to repair manufacturer-defective Product only, using a BSH-authorized service provider during normal business hours. For safety and property damage concerns, BSH highly recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yourself, or use an un-authorized servicer; BSH will have no responsibility or liability for repairs or work performed by a non-authorized servicer. If you choose to have someone other than an authorized service provider work on your Product, THIS WARRANTY WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL AND VOID. Authorized service providers are those persons or companies that have been specially trained on BSH products, and who possess, in BSH's opinion, a superior reputation for customer service and technical ability (note that they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of BSH). Notwithstanding the foregoing, BSH will not incur any liability, or have responsibility, for the Product if it is located in a remote area (more than 100 miles from an authorized service provider) or is reasonably inaccessible, hazardous, threatening, or treacherous locale, surroundings, or environment; in any such event, if you request, BSH would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company, assuming they agree to make the service call.

Out of Warranty Product

BSH is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, prorates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.

Warranty Exclusions

The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of BSH, including without limitation, one or more of the following:

Use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).

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 additional charge). All removed parts and components shall become the property of BSH at its sole option. All replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume the identity

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