Dear Bosch Cooktop Owner
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch
cooktop. Whether you are an expert chef or a beginning cook we
believe that you will find your Bosch cooktop exceeds your
expectations for a modern gas cooktop. You will take great pride in
the quality of construction of these fine cooktops.
We also ask that you read this manual thoroughly before using your
new cooktop. This is especially important if you have never before
used a gas cooktop. Please pay particular attention to the Safety
Instructions printed at the front of the book and the numerous
safety hints and cautions placed throughout this manual. Also, be
sure to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of the
cooktop and its cleaning and maintenance procedures. Adherence
to these instructions and procedures will assure that you realize the
full potential of your new cooktop.
For even more information visit our website at
www.boschappliances.com to learn about your cooktop as well as
other top quality Bosch appliances. If you have any questions, please
contact us at 1-800-944-2904. For additional information, write to
US at:
BOSCH
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Note: The Bosch cooktop referred to throughout this manual is manufactured by
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ....................................... I-2
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Cool<top ...................................3
Sealed Burners .........................................................4
Burner Caps .............................................................4
Grates ........................................................................4
Burner Control Knobs ......................................4-5
Electronic Ignidon/Reignition ...............................5
Typical Flame Characteristics ..............................5
Power Failure ...........................................................5
Proper Cool<ware ...................................................6
Cooldng Chart .........................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance•
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammablevapors 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.
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Cool<top ............................................8
Cool<top Cleaning Chart ...................................8-9
Problem Solver
In Case of a Power Failure ....................................S
Before Calling for Service ................................... 0
Consumer Services
Warranty ................................................................. I
How to Obtain Service........................................ 0
Data Plate Information .......................Back Cover
COOKTOP SAFETY
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, I
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• For proper lighting and performance of the burners,
• In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes,
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventila-
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that
electric shock, or injury to persons, take
these precautions:
This appliance is intended for normal family house-
hold use only. See the Warranty. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.
Have the cool<top installed and grounded by a quali-
fied technician. Have the installer show you where the
gas shut-off valve is located.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
keep the igniters clean and dry.
open a window or a door. Wait at least 5 minutes
before using the cool<top.
tion air.
cool<top.
curtains or any other window covering do not blow
over or near the burners; they could catch on fire.
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ILIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Readall instructionsbefore using this appliance.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING m TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN
THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
In the event of a greasefire SMOTHER FLAMESwith a
close-fi_ing lid, coolde sheet, or other metal tray, then
turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS. Ifcheflamesdo notgo out immediately, EVACU-
ATE AND CALL THE FIREDEPARTMENT.
Do not usewater, includingwet dishclochesor towels on
greasefires. A violent steam explosion may result_
NEVER PICK UPA FLAMING PAN. You may beburned.
• ALWAYS haveaworldngSMOKE DETECTOR near
the kitchen.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flamb6ing food.
Use anextinguisher ONLY IF:
• You know you have a ClassABC 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 canfight the fire with your back to an exit.
SMOTHER FLAMESfrom other types of food fires with
baldng soda. NEVER use water on cooldng fires.
WARNING m TO REDUCE THE
RISKOF BURN INJURIES DURING
COOKTOP USE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
• When usingthe cool<top: DO NOT TOUCH THE
BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SUR-
ROUNDING AREA.
Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam.
• Never leave the cool(top unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoldng, and greasy spillovers may
ignite. A spill on a burner can smother all or part of
the flame or hinder spark ignition. If a boilover
occurs, turn off burner and check operation. If
burner is operating normally, turn it back on.
• During cooldng, set the burner control so that the
flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does
not extend beyond the bosom of the pan.
• Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not blow flammable material toward the
flames or push the flames so that they extend
beyond the edges of the pan.
• Always position handles of utensils inward sothey
do not extend over adjacent work areas,burners, or the
edge of the cool<top.
• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or
hanging sleevesshould never be worn while cooking.
• In the event chatpersonal clothing catches fire, DROP
AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.
Never let clothing, potholders, or other flam-
mable materials come in contact with hot burn-
ers or hot burner grates.
Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils that are suitable for cool(top use.
Do not clean the cool(top while it isstill hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
surface.
Never use the cool<top to warm or heat a room.
Children or pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in
use. They should never beallowed to sitor stand on any
part of the appliance.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children above or at the back of the cool(top.
Do not store flammable materials on or near the
cool(top.
• CAUTION: 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.
California Proposition 65 - Warning: Burning gas
cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the
list of substances which are known by the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure to these substances, always operate
this unit according to the instructions contained in this
booklet and provide good ventilation.
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30" Models
36" Models
FEATURES OFYOUR COOKTOP
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KEY NO*
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4
5
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Key numbers I-7 also correspond to the control knob location for the burner.
LOCATION
Left Rear
Right Rear-30"
Right Rear-36"
Left Front
Right Front-30", Simmer Burner
Center Front-36", Simmer Burner
Center Rear-36"
Serial/Number/Data Plate
BTU RATE
9,100
I 1,000
9,100
12,500 - NGT Model
15,000 - NGP Model
6,5001950
6,5001950
I 1,000
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