Bosch NGM5655UC/01, NGMP055UC/01, NGM8665UC/01, NGM8655UC/01, NGM8065UC/01 Owner’s Manual

Gas Cooktops

Use and Care Manual

NGM5055, NGM8055, NGM8065, NGMP055

NGM5655, NGM8655, NGM8665, NGMP655

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Table of Contents

About This Manual .............. 1

How This Manual Is Organized ............... 1

Safety ......................... 2

Getting Started ................. 5

Before Using the Appliance for the First Time ... 5

Parts and Accessories Included .............. 5

Sealed Burners ........................... 7

Burner Caps ............................. 7

Burner "ON" Light ......................... 9

Burner Grates ........................... 10

Control Knobs ........................... 11

Burner Control Knob Removal .............. 11

Accessories ............................ 11

About the Appliance ...................... 12

Normal Operation (Electronic Ignition) ........ 12

Typical Flame Characteristics ............... 12

Getting the Most Out Of Your Appliance ...... 12

Cooking Suggestions (For Best Results) ...... 12

Proper Cookware ........................ 13

Cleaning and Maintenance 14

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

Cleaning Guidelines ...................... 14

Maintenance ............................ 16

Service ....................... 17

Before Calling for Service .................. 17

Troubleshooting Chart ..................... 17

Data Plate .............................. 17

How to Obtain Service or Parts .............. 17

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT

WARRANTY ................... 18

This Bosch Appliance is made by

BSH Home Appliances Corporation

1901 Main Street, Suite 600

Irvine, CA 92614

Questions?

1-800-944-2904

www.bosch-home.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

About This Manual

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual contains several sections:

• The Safety section describes important procedures

that can ensure your safety while using the appliance.

• The Getting Started section describes the features and

functionality of the appliance, including a description of

how to set it up and operate it.

• The Operation section describes how to operate and

get the best performance out of each component.

• The Cleaning and Maintenance section describes how

to clean and maintain the appliance.

• The Service section includes troubleshooting tips and

your warranty.

Before using your appliance, be sure to read this manual.

Pay special attention to the Important Safety Instructions

located at the beginning of the manual.

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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Safety

Important Safety Instructions

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.

Gas Appliance Safety

WARNING:

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a

fire or explosion may result causing property damage,

)ersonal injury or death.

-- Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, authorized service agency or

the gas supplier.

Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off

valve is located.

If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows

and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the

appliance.

If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper

job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not

perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and,

therefore, a faint smell. Finding a gas leak is not a "do-

it-yourself" procedure. Some leaks can only be found

with the burner control in the ON position and this must

be done by a qualified service technician. See "WHAT

TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS" on page 2.

During a power failure, only the cooktop burners can

be lit manually.

To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block

appliance air vents.

For proper lighting and performance of burners, keep

igniters clean and dry.

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

This product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The California

Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

requires the Governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm, and requires

businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.

The burning of gas cooking fuel can generate some by-

products which are on the list. To minimize exposure to

these substances, always operate this unit according to

the instructions contained in this booklet and provide

good ventilation.

• Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep

pet birds out of the kitchen or other rooms where

kitchen fumes could reach them. Kitchen fumes such

as overheating margarines and cooking oils may be

harmful.

Fire Safety

• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the

cooktop.

• Set the burner control so that the flame does not

extend beyond the bottom of the pan.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. For example, never use the

appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use

the appliance for storage.

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• Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to

come in contact with a hot 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 RANGE

TOP 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 or

when flamb6ing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries

Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').

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.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,

drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires

with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air

vents do not push the flames so that they extend

beyond the edges of the pan.

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:

1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,

and you already know how to operate it.

2) The fire is small and contained in the area

where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

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

5) Have an appropriate fire extinguisher

available, nearby, highly visible and easily

accessible near the oven.

Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation

system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach

through fire to turn it off.

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.

• 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.

CAUTION:

All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on. Do

not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.

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. This can damage the

appliance and potentially cause 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.

CAUTION:

Items of interest to children should not be stored in an

appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the

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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 or sponges can cause burns from

steam.

After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the

cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner

ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.

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.

• 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.

• Adjust burner flame size so that it does not extend

beyond the edge of the cookware. Proper relationship

of cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks.

• Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass,

ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils that are

suitable for cooktop 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

"STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY"

on page 18. If you have any questions, contact the

manufacturer.

• Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,

flammables or nonfood products in 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 service provider.

• 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.

WARNING:

To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the

cooktop, switch power off at the service panel and lock the

panel to prevent the power from being switched on

accidentally.

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Getting Started

Before Using the Appliance

for the First Time

• Remove all packing materials and literature from the

cooktop surface.

• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

Parts and Accessories Included

• There may be a slight odor during the first several

uses; this is normal and will disappear.

• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper

cookware being selected and used. (See "Choosing

Cookware - Cookware Recommendations" on

page 13.)

• Read all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual

information prior to operating.

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1. Left front surface burner (10,000 BTUs)

2. Left rear surface burner (10,000 BTUs)

3. Right rear surface burner (5,500 BTUs)

Figure 1: Models NGM5055UC

4. Right front surface burner (16,000 BTUs -- 500 series)

5. Grate bridge

6. Serial Number/Data Plate location (right front

underneath)

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1. Leftfrontsurfaceburner(10,000BTUs)

2. Leftrearsurfaceburner(5,500BTUs)

3. Centersurfaceburner(18,000BTUs)

4. Rightrearsurfaceburner(10,000BTUs)

Figure 2: Model NGM8055UC, NGM8065UC

5. Right front surface burner (5,500 BTUs)

6. Burner "On" Indicator Light

7. Serial Number/Data Plate Location (right front

underneath)

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1. Leftfrontsurfaceburner(12,000BTUs)

2. Leftrearsurfaceburner(12,000BTUs)

3. Centersurfaceburner(16,000BTUs-- 500series)

Centersurfaceburner(18,000BTUs-- 800series)

4. Rightrearsurfaceburner(5,500BTUs)

5. Rightfrontsurfaceburner(12,000BTUs)

6. Burner"On"IndicatorLight(500seriesdoesnothave

alight)

7. SerialNumber/DataPlateLocation(rightfront

underneath)

Sealed Burners

Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners. There are no

burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or

adjust. Your cooktop has three different burner sizes; small,

medium, and large. Match the corresponding letters on the

burner cap and burner base. See "Burners Caps" on

page 8.

Burner Caps

The burner cap is porcelainized steel. The burner caps

must be properly placed for the cooktop to function

Figure 3: Model NGM5655UC, NGM8655UC, NGM8665UC

properly. If the burner cap is not properly placed, one or

more of the following problems may occur:

Burner flames are too high.

Flames shoot out of burners.

Burners do not ignite.

Burner flames light unevenly.

Burner emits gas odor.

WARNING

To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful

by-products, do not use the cooktop without all

burner caps and all burner grates properly

positioned.

WARNING

To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or

grates while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow the

burners to cool..

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Placing Burner Caps

Each cap has a letter (A, D, or F) cast in the underside of

the cap that corresponds to a letter (A, D, or F) cast in the

burner base that is attached to the appliance.

• Place each burner cap on its correct burner base per

its corresponding letter designation. See figure

"Burners Caps" on page 8.

• Place burner cap gently on top of base so that the

prongs of the burner base fit snugly into the groove of

the burner cap.

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Checking Burner Cap Placement

• Check to make sure there is not gap between the

burner cap and burner base. See figure "Bumer Cap

Figure 4: Burners Caps

Placement" on page 9 to see the correct and incorrect

placements of the burner cap.

You may gently try to move the burner cap from side to

side to check if it is properly placed. If properly placed,

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Correct Burner Cap Placement Incorrect Burner Cap Placement

Figure 5: Burner Cap Placement

Burner "ON" Light

An "On" light is located on the cooktop. When illuminated, it

indicates at least one burner is in use (no light on the 500

Series).

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Burner Grates

Grates must be properly positioned before cooking.

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WARNING

To prevent flare-ups, properly support pots, and

avoid spills, all grates must be properly positioned

on the cooktop whenever the cooktop is in use.

Each of the four feet must be placed into the

corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a

grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.

For replacement rubber feet: Part # 416438, contact your

dealer or call the service number listed inside the cover.

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Control Knobs

The cooktop has one control knob for each burner. Push

down and turn to the left to light and set the desired heat

setting.

The standard burner controls have an infinite number of

heat settings.

To operate: Select the appropriate control knob, push down

and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Turn

off by turning the control knob clockwise to OFF.

CAUTION

Failure to operate knobs properly may result in

personal injury and damage to the appliance.

The cooktop has standard burner controls and rubber

grommets.

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Burner Control Knob Removal

To remove knob and grommet: With burner in the OFF

position, gently lift knob up and off. Gently pull the grommet

from the sides and lift out.

WARNING

To avoid possible electric shock, do not reach

through control opening into rough-in box.

To replace grommet and knob: Carefully insert the

grommet into the opening, ensuring that the maintop is

seated in the track around the entire perimeter of the

grommet. Replace control knob by placing indicator line at

the 12 o'clock position. Press down firmly.

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Figure 7: Standard Burner Control Knob

Accessories

The following accessories are available to add additional

capabilities to your gas cooktop.

Wok Ring

Allows a round bottom wok to be used on the cooktop.

Do not use on front burners. Only use on center, large

burner. On 30" cooktops the wok ring may shift during use

up to 1 inch. This does not affect use of the wok ring.

Griddle

Provide a flat griddle cooking surface on the cooktop.

High Altitude Kit

Allows the cooktop to be used at higher altitudes (above

10,000 feet).

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Operation

About the Appliance

Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as

boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sauteing.

WARNING

The burning of gas cooking fuel can create small

amounts of Carbon Monoxide, Benzene,

Formaldehyde and Soot. To minimize exposure to

these substances, the burners should be adjusted

by a certified installer or agency to ensure proper

combustion. Ensure proper ventilation with an open

window or use a ventilation fan or hood when

cooking with Gas. Always operate the unit according

to the instructions in this manual.

The cooktop has one control knob for each burner. Push

down and turn to the desired heat setting.

Normal Operation (Electronic Ignition/

Reignition)

The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light the burners.

There is no pilot light. Each burner has its own igniter. If a

burner flame blows out during use, the burner will

automatically reignite.

CAUTION

To avoid possible injury or damage to the

appliance, ensure grates are installed exactly per

installation instructions and not backwards or

upside down.

Yellow Flames:

Further adjustment is required.

Yellow Tips on Outer Cones:

Normal for LP Gas.

Soft Blue Flames:

Normal for Natural Gas.

If the flame is completely or

mostly yellow, verify that the

regulator is set for the correct fuel. After adjustment,

retest.

Some yellow streaking is normal during the initial start-

up. Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate

before making adjustments.

Figure 8: Checking Flame Characteristics

Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange

flame during initial use. This should disappear with use.

Check burner to make sure port holes are not obstructed. If

the ports are clogged, see "Before Calling for Service" on

page 17.

NOTE:

An audible "pop" may be heard when the burner is turned

off manually. The "popping" may be louder with LP gas than

with natural gas. This is normal.

Getting the Most Out Of Your

Appliance

Typical Flame Characteristics

The burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no

yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn

completely around the burner cap

Cooking Suggestions (For Best Results)

• Bring food to a boil. Stir well to be sure all the food is

boiling, then cover and reduce the setting to the

desired setting.

• Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking temperature.

• Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob

should be turned to a lower or higher setting.

• It is normal to stir food occasionally.

• There should be steam and slight quivering of the

liquid's surface while simmering.

• Use proper cookware. (See "Choosing Cookware -

Cookware Recommendations" on page 13.)

• Center the pan over the burner before turning the

burner on.

• Refer to the "Surface Burner Cooking

Recommendations" chart on page 13 for suggested

settings.

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