Bosch NIT8653UC/01, NIT8653UC/08 Owner’s Manual

Cooktop

Model: NIT8653UC

BOSCH

Use and Care manual 3-23

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien......... 24-47

Manual de uso y cuidado 48 -70

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS ................................. 5

Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 5

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

Getting started .................................. 10

Getting to know your appliance ...................................... 10

Control panel ....................................................... 10

The elements ....................................................... 10

Hot surface indicator ................................................. 11

Cooking by induction ............................................... 11

What is induction cooking? ............................................ 11

Proper cookware .................................................... 11

Operation ...................................... 12

Main switch and child safety function ................................ 12

Main switch ......................................................... 12

Childproof lock ...................................................... 12

Cooking ........................................................... 13

Programming instructions ............................................. 13

Table .............................................................. 14

For best results ...................................................... 14

Keep warm function ................................................ 15

Method of operation ................................................. 15

Powerboost function ............................................... 15

Restrictions when using the Powerboost function ......................... 15

Activation .......................................................... 15

Deactivation ........................................................ 16

Timer ............................................................. 16

Cooking timer ....................................................... 16

Turn off the display beep ............................................ 16

Cleaning and maintenance ....................... 17

Cleaning ........................................................... 17

Daily Cleaning ....................................................... 17

Cleaning guidelines .................................................. 17

Maintenance ....................................................... 19

Service ......................................... 19

Table of contents

Troubleshooting .................................................... 19

Notes .............................................................. 21

Normal operating sounds for the appliance .............................. 21

Customer service ................................................... 22

Warranty .......................................................... 22

Standard limited warranty ............................................. 22

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

Installation

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WARNING: Read all instructions before using this appliance. Ifthe information in

this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

to persons, take these precautions:

Ensure your appliance is installed and grounded by a qualified technican.

Know where and how to switch off power to the cooktop.

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

Intended Use

Cooking Safety

This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. Itis not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. Ifyou have any questions, contact the

manufacturer.

Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.

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 aluminum foil, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

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 or other

flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had

sufficent time to cool.

Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a

towel or bulky cloth.

Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e.

Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe')

Do not heat or warm uunopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause

the conntainere to burst and cause injury.

Leave the hood ventilator on when flambeing food.

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Cookware Safety

Cleaning Safety

Condition of Unit

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with a utensil, the handle of the utensil should be turned

inward so it does not extend over adjacent surface units.

Use proper pan size - this appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper

relationship of utensil to burner also improves efficiency.

Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills

and movement of the pan.

Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Ifa wet sponge or a cloth is used to clean spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.

Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

Do not operate this aplliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Ifthe cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Work Space / Environment

Service and Repair Safety

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unlless 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 itsvicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

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.

CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously

injured.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.

Do not repair or replace any part unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

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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Flammable Materials

In Case of Fire

Do not store or 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.

Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be

worn while cooking.

If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that curtains or any other window covering do not blow over or near the elements; they could catch on fire.

If clothing 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.

Smother flames from a grease fire with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the element. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.

Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels, on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire.

However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.

Fire Extinguishers

Do not place metal objects on the

induction cooktop

Taking care of the cooling fan

Never pick up a flaming pan. You may get burned.

Use an extinguisher only if:

You know hou have a Class ABS extinguisher and you know 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.

Do not leave lids or other large metal objects on the element. Ifthe appliance is switched on by mistake, these objects will heat up very quickly and could cause

burns.

This cooktop comes with a cooling fan mounted underneath. If a drawer is fitted

beneath the cooktop, do not keep small objects or paper in it as they could damage

the cooling fan or affect the cooling system. Do not keep silver foil and flammable

materials or liquids (for example sprays) in the drawer or near the cooktop. They could explode.

Note

Causes of damage

This appliance generates and uses ISM frequency energy. If not installed and used properly, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISMequipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Turn the appliance on and off to determine if it causes interference. Try the following

to correct the interference:

- Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this cooktop. It is the responsibility of the user to

correct such interference.

This appliance heats cookware by utilizing an electro-magnetic field. Itmeets all of the US Federal Communications Commission requirements to minimize

interference with other devices. However, ifyou suspect that it may affect some other electronic appliance or medical device (such as a pacemaker), contact the manufacturer of your device to see if any precautions are necessary before using this product.

Saucepan and pan bases

Hot pans and saucepans

Salt, sugarand sand

Hard and pointed objects

Rough saucepan bases can scratch the glass ceramic. Check your cookware.

Avoid boiling the pan dry, especially with enamel pans. This damages both the pan base and the glass ceramic surface.

Observe the manufacturer's instructions when using special cookware.

Never place hot pans or saucepans on the touch key panel, the display area or the frame. This could cause damage.

Salt, sugar and sand can scratch the glass ceramic surface. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage area.

Sugar and foods with a high sugar content can damage the cooktop. Remove food spills immediately with a glass scraper. Caution: The glass scraper has a sharp blade.

Hard or pointed objects can damage the cooktop if they fall on the surface.

Do not store such objects over the cooktop.

Examples of possible damage The following types of damage have no effect on either the function or the integrity

of the ceramic glass top.

Pitting caused by melted sugar or foods with a high sugar content.

Scratches caused by grains of salt, or sand, or by the rough bottom of a pan.

Discoloration with a metallic sheen caused by pan abrasion or an unsuitable cleaning agent.

Dulled markings caused by an unsuitable cleaning agent.

Getting started

Getting to know your appliance

This section describes the touch key panel, elements and displays.

Control panel

Information display:

Power level 1-9

Operation O

Residual heat H/h

Warming function [

Powerboost function P

Control surfaces for

setting the timer

Touch key

Note

The elements

Single element

Control surface for switching the hob

ON/OFF

When you touch a symbol, the corresponding function isactivated.

Example: press the ON/OFFswitch on the hob. The hob switches on.

The settings remain unchanged if several symbols are touched briefly. Therefore, you can easily wipe up spills on the control panel.

Always keep the touch keys clean and dry. Moisture and dirt can affect their performance.

Select the appropriate element. The size of the pan should be the same as that of the element.

Inthe "Proper cookware" section we recommend types of pans for induction cooking.

"Sel" control surfaces for

switching the hotplate on;

"-" and "+" to select the heat setting

The dual element comprises two cooking zones: an inner one and an outer one.

If the size of the pan is the same as the inner cooking zone, it will work as a single element.

If the size of the element is the same as the outer cooking zone, the outer ring will be activated automatically and the indicator • light up.

Hot surface indicator

Cooking by induction

What is induction cooking?

Greater speed in cooking and frying

Economical

The cooktop has a hot surface indicator for each element. It shows you which

elements are still hot.

You should, therefore, avoid touching the cooktop when this indicator is shown.

Although the cooktop is switched off, the indicator h/H will stay lit while the cooktop

is hot.

If the pan is removed but the element is not switched off, the indicator h/H will flash, showing the temperature level selected.

Induction cooking constitutes a radical change in the traditional form of heating, given that the heat is generated directly in the pan, keeping the cooking surface

cold. Therefore, it has a number of advantages over other cooking methods:

As the pan is heated directly and not the glass, the efficiency is greater than in other

systems because no heat is lost.

It has been proven that cooking by induction is more economical than the other

cooking methods.

Cooking control and safety

Cleaning

Proper cookware

The cooktop heats up or cools down immediately after the controls are set. Italso

stops supplying heat if the pan is removed without first turning offthe power. If a cloth or other flammable object is left on the cooktop by mistake, it will not catch fire

(even with the element turned on). After the cooktop has been used, only the residual heat produced by the pan remains in the glass.

The glass is not heated, so food spilled on the cooktop surface will not burn.

Furthermore, it is not necessary for the cooktop to cool down to allow cleaning. This provides maximum convenience and cleanliness.

Always choose adequate sized pots, pans and pressure cookers for the quantities

of food that you are going to prepare. A large sized pressure cooker or pan that is only half full will use a lot of energy.

Only ferromagnetic pans are suitable for induction cooking. These can be of enamelled steel, cast iron or special stainless steel utensils for induction cooking.

You must never use normal stainless steel, glass, ceramic, copper or aluminium

pans. Check that the bases of your pans are attracted by a magnet to find out if they are suitable.

No pan. If no pan is placed on the element, or the pan is not made of a suitable material or it is not a suitable size, the number on the element indicator, showing the temperature level, will flash. It will stop flashing once a suitable pan is placed on the element. If you take longer than ninety seconds to place a suitable pan on the element, it will automatically turn off.

Operation

Main switch and child safety function

Main switch

The main switch is used to switch on the electronic system of the control panel. The hob is now on.

Switching on

Switching off

Note

Childproof lock

Activating the childproof lock

Press the ON/OFFsymbol until the hotplate "-" indicators light up.

Press the ON/OFFsymbol until the hotplate "-" indicators go out. All the hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently

The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates have been switched off for more than 10 seconds.

The cooktop can be protected against being accidentally turned on to ensure that children do not switch on the elements. The childproof lock remains activated permanently.

1Turn the elements to heat setting 2.

2. Using the "-" symbol, set each of the hotplates in turn to the "O" power level,

from right to left (seefigure).

3. Touch the power key ON/OFFfor a minimum of 5 seconds; once the 5 seconds is

up you will hear an acoustic signal.

The childproof lock is now activated.

Operating the cooktop

Deactivating the childproof lock

Locking the hob once-off

Unlocking the once-off locking

Important

To turn it on, touch the power key ON/OFFfor at least 4 seconds. The display t_will flicker during this time. When this indication switches off, the cooktop is connected.

The childproof lock can be deactivated again. To do this, you just have to repeat the procedure for activating it.

You can lock the cooktop on a single occasion, iffor example, small children are visiting:

The cooktop must be switched off. Touch the ON/OFFkey for more than 4 seconds.

The t_indicator lights up for 10 seconds and goes out. The cooktop is locked.

Touch the ON/OFFkey for more than 4 seconds. The cooktop is unlocked.

The child proof lock could be activated or deactivated unintentionally when the appliance is cleaned using water or as a result of spills or objects covering the

ON/OFFkey,

Cooking

This section explains how to adjust the elements. Inthe table, you can find temperature settings and cooking times for various foods.

Touch keys + and -

Programming instructions

Use the ÷ and - keys to select the desired temperature.

Heat setting 1 -- lowest level Heat setting 9 --highest level.

The temperature range is a continuous scale from 1 to 9. The level is indicated by a

number or a number with a decimal point after it (i.e., 2 or 2.) 2. is halfway between 2 and 3.

Ensure the hob is switched on.

1. Switch the hotplate on by pressing the "sel" symbol. The hotplate display flashes "0".

2. Press the '%" symbol in the next five seconds. Heat setting 'I" shows on the display.

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Adjusting the power level

Switching a hotplate off

If5 seconds elapse before the "÷" symbol is pressed, the hotplate switches off.

3. Set the required power level using the "+" and "-" symbols. After 5 seconds, the hotplate display will stop flashing. The hotplate is activated.

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The heat setting can be adjusted at any time by pressing the "÷" or "-" symbol.

Select heat setting "0". After approximately 3 seconds, the hotplate switches off and

the residual heat indicator lights up.

Table

The following table provides a few examples. The table values have been calculated after the element has been preheated to its maximum temperature level.

Examples Heat setting Melting

Chocolate, chocolate coating, butter 1-2 Heating

Frozen vegetables eg. spinach 2point - 3point Broth 7 8

Thick soup 2 3

Milk** 1point 2point Simmering

Delicate sauce e. g. Bechamel sauce** 5-6 Spaghetti sauce 2-3

Pot roast 4-5 Fish* 4point 5point

Cooking Rice (with double the amount of water) Potatoes boiled in their skins with 1 2 cups of water Boiled potatoes with 1 2 cups of water Fresh vegetable with 1-2 cups of water Frozen vegetable with 1-2 cups of water Pasta (2-4 qts water)* Pudding**

Cereals Frying

Pork chop 6 7 Chicken breast 4point - 5point

Bacon 6 7 Eggs 5-6

Fish 6-7 Pancakes 6-7

2point - 3point 4-5

4-5 4-5

4-5 6-7 56

2point 3 point

Deep fat frying (in 1 2 Itr,oil)** Deep frozen foods** e.g. chicken nuggets (0.45 Ib per serving) 7-9 Others** e.g. doughnuts (0.9 Ib per serving) 4point - 5point

* ongoing setting without lid ** without lid

For best results

Use pans and saucepans with thick, flat bases. An uneven base increases cooking time.

The correct pan size

Put the lid on

Use only a little water to boil food

Reduce the heat

Choose the correct pan size for each element. The diameter of the pan or saucepan base should correspond to the size of the element.

Note: Cookware manufacturers often give the diameter across the top of the pan.

This is usually larger than the diameter of the base.

Use a small pan for small quantities.

Always cover the pan with a lid that fits. Food cooks faster when you use the lid.

Boil foods with a small quantity of water. Vegetables retain their vitamins and

minerals.

Switch to a lower temperature as early as possible.

Keep warm function

All elements have the keep warm function.

Method of operation

Activation

Deactivation

Powerboost function

The keep warm function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter or keeping

cooked food warm. This only works with pots and pans suitable for use with induction cooktops. If the "keep warm" function is activated, the element automatically changes to its minimum power setting to keep food warm.

Proceed as follows: Ensure the hotplate is switched on.

1. Select the required heat setting.

2. Press the "+" and "-" symbols simultaneously. The letter "L-"appears on the display panel.

The warming function is now activated.

Proceed as follows:

1. Press the "-" or "+" symbol on the hotplate. The letter "_" no longer appears on

the display. The function is deactivated.

Restrictions when using the

Powerboost

function

Group1 Group3

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Group2

Activation

Use this function to heat up the contents of the pan faster than ifyou use the maximum power level (9).

This function allows you to increase the maximum temperature level of the element

in use.

The Powerboost function will always be available so long as the other element from the same group is not working (seefigure).

For example, if you want to activate this function on element 1, number 2 (situated behind it) must be switched off, and vice versa. If this element is not off, the letter P and power level 9 will flash alternately in the element indicator; it will then return to

the maximum power level (9). The same applies to elements 5 and 6.

On element number 3, the Powerboost function can be activated at any time, so long as the outer element (number 4) is not working (see figure).

The Powerboost function is not available on element number 4.

1. Select the heat setting "9".

2. Press the "÷" symbol. The letter "P" appears on the display.

Deactivation

Timer

Cooking timer

2. Press the "-" symbol. The "P" is no longer displayed. The Powerboost function

is deactivated. The hotplate returns to heat setting "9".

In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function will automatically switch

off, to protect the hob's internal electronic components..

Use the cooking timer to set times up to 99 minutes. The timer is independent of any other settings.

Set the timer as follows

Once the cooking time has elapsed

Changing the time

Note

1. Touch the - and + symbols simultaneously and repeatedly until the z_ indicator

flashes. Inthe timer display DOflashes.

2. Touch - or + to set the cooking time:

÷ symbol = 10 minutes

- symbol = 5 minutes.

3. Set the time by pressing + or -.

Press the + symbol to set a longer time. Press the - symbol to set a shorter time.

The timer will start to count down after a few seconds.

The timer beeps. 2,2,flashes in the timer display. The f_ indicator flashes. Touch any key. The displays go out and the beep shuts off.

Touch the - and ÷ symbols simultaneously and repeatedly until the z_ indicator flashes.

The timer display flashes Use - or ÷ to change the time.

After a power outage, this function is cancelled. The mode must be reset.

Turn off the display beep

The display beeps when a key is touched. This setting can be turned off:

Turn the cooktop on at the power key.

1. Set all elements to temperature level 3.

2. Using the "-" symbol, set each of the hotplates in turn to the "O" power level,

from right to left (seefigure).

3. Touch the power key for at least 5 seconds. The display will beep to confirm the

change.

To turn the display beeps back on again, repeat the steps above.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

Daily Cleaning

Note:

Glass ceramic cooktop

Stainless steel side trim

Magnetic dial

Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.

CAUTION! Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot, use only the 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.

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.

Remove dial from cooktop. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth. Rinse and dry. Do not soak in water.

Cleaning guidelines

Avoid these cleaners

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 cooktop cleaning creme, BonAmi @,Soft Scrub @ (without bleach), and white vinegar.

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

Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off@ may etch 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 cooktop.

Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.

Cleaning charts

Type of Soil Possible Solution Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or

tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE

IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediately can permanently damage the surface.

Burned-on food soil, dark Soften by laying a damp paper towel or streaks, and specks sponge on top of soil for 30 minutes.

Greasy spatters Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove

Metal marks: Iridescent stain Pans with aluminum, copper or

Hard Water Spots Minerals in some water can be Hot cooking liquids dripped on transferred onto the surface and cause surface stains. Use undiluted white vinegar,

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.

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. Wearing 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.

Use a plastic scrubber and glass ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.

grease; rinse thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.

stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled with glass ceramic cooktop

cleaner. Ifthis does not remove the marks, try a mild abrasive (BonAmid_P,

Soft Scrubd_Pwithout bleach) with a damp paper towel. Rinse and reapply creme. Failure to remove metal marks

before the next heating makes removal very difficult.

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 seasoning. Can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean, and dry

before use. Use recommended glass ceramic

cooktop cleaner daily. Be Careful: Diamond rings will

scratch the surface.

Maintenance

Service

Troubleshooting

This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning. For best results,

apply cooktop cleaning creme daily.

Problems often have a simple explanation. Before calling customer service, please check the following:

The cooktop is not working

E is flashing on the element

display

E flashes on all the element

displays and a signal sounds

The cooktop turns off by itself

The display flashes (there is no

power) when you place a saucepan on an induction element

The powerboost function display flashes and then switches off

Check to see if there is a problem with the circuit breaker for the appliance. See if

there is a power outage.

The touch key panel is heavily soiled, food has boiled over, or there is something

lying on the touch key. Wipe the touch key thoroughly or remove the object. Press

the corresponding touch key. The flashing should stop.

The main switch has been activated continuously for more than 5 seconds. Wipe up

any soil on the touch keys. Remove any objects that are resting on the touch keys. Reset the cooktop.

The power key was touched unintentionally. Press power key again. Reset the

cooktop.

Check whether the saucepan is electromagnetic (attracts a magnet). Check whether the diameter of the saucepan is large enough.

Allow the saucepan to cool down in the event that it has become too hot when

used.

If the display still does not light up when you switch the element off and on again, disconnect the appliance at the circuit breaker. Wait 20 seconds and then

reconnect it.

The powerboost function operates the element with the most possible power.

During long cooking times, it is possible that the function will switch the element off

to protect the cooktop from overheating. You can continue to use the cooktop ifthe

display is not flashing.

Repairs

Repairs should only be done by a trained service technician.

WARNING Ifyour appliance is repaired improperly, you could be at considerable risk.

E,- display and numbers

Ifan E r and a series of numbers appear inthe display panel, there is a fault in the electronic system. Turn the appliance off and back on at the fuse or circuit breaker. Call customer service if the same display appears again.

F display and numbers

Visual indication Fault Measure

F2, An internal error was Disconnect the appliance from the power

F2 The element is too hot

F8 The element has been

Ifan F and a number flash in alternation on the displays, your appliance has detected a fault. Refer to the following table for possible remedies.

produced while the source. Wait a few seconds before connecting it cooktop was working, again.

Ifthe symbol appears again, call customer

service.

Remove the pans from the elements. F2

and has turned off.

The pot or pan istoo close to the control

panel.

in constant operation for too long.

disappears when you acknowledge the display

(by pressing a touch key) and the element has cooled sufficiently. Wait a few minutes until the elements have cooled down slightly. If,c2 appears again after the element isturned back on, the cooktop isstill too hot. Turn off the

elements and allow them to cool further. Verify that the pot or pan is properly positioned

on the element. Verify that nothing hot is on the touch key panel. Remove the hot item from the

control area. Wait a few minutes for the touch

key panel to cool. If ,c4'appears again after the element is turned back on, call customer service.

The automatic shut off was activated. Turn the element off.

You can turn it back on again immediately.

c _ The power voltage is

too low.

c2/c9 The element has

overheated.

U4'00 The cooktop is

connected incorrectly.

Turn off the cooktop. Wait a few seconds before turning it back on.

Ifthe indication continues, contact your electricity supplier.

It has been automatically deactivated to protect your cooktop.

Wait a few minutes for it to cool down and switch

it back on again.

Disconnect the appliance from the power source at the circuit breaker or fuse. Check the

connection and connect it again correctly.

IfU4'P_,£appears again, call customer service.

Notes

Normal operating sounds for the

appliance

The heat is switched 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 more frequently, while at a higher setting it only turns off occasionally. Even at the highest level, the element turns off and on.

As the element is heating up, there may be a light buzzing. The brightness of the glow may vary from element to element. Depending on your

line of vision, the red glow may appear to extend beyond the marked edge of the element.

These are technical characteristics and have no impact on quality or function.

Depending on the type of countertop, a small, uneven gap may form between the countertop and the cooktop. For this reason, there is a flexible seal allthe way around the cooktop.

Due to the characteristics of the material, there can be irregularities in the glass ceramic surface. Because of the mirror-smooth surface of the cooktop, it is possible

for even the smallest of bubbles, less than 1 mm in diameter, to be visible. They are

not detrimental either to the functionality or the durability of the glass ceramic cooking surface.

Induction heating technology is based on the vibration resistance of certain metals when subjected to high-frequency waves. In some circumstances, these vibrations can create certain sounds, such as the following:

Low humming like a

transformer

Quiet whistling

Crackling

High-pitched whistle

Fan noise

This occurs when cooking at a high power. The cause of this is the amount of

energy which is transmitted from the appliance to the cookware. This sound disappears or becomes quieter when the power is turned down.

This occurs when the cookware is empty. This sound disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.

This sound occurs when cookware is used which consists of layers of different

materials. The noise is caused by vibrations in the joint faces between the different layers. It may change depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.

This noise occurs principally in cookware which consists of layers of different

materials when it is used at the highest heat setting and on two elements next to each other. This whistling disappears or becomes quieter when the power is turned

down.

The electronics require a controlled temperature in order to function reliably. The

cooktop is therefore fitted with a fan which runs at various speeds according to the

temperature detected. The fan may also continue to run even after the cooktop has

been switched off ifthe temperature it detects is still too high.

The sounds described are a normal part of induction technology and do not indicate

a defect.

Customer service

Contact our customer service department ifyour appliance needs repair.

E number and FD number

Warranty

When you contact our customer service, please have the E number and the FD number for your appliance available. You can find the identification plate with these numbers on the underside of the appliance.

Questions? Please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

800-944-2904

www.boschappliances.com

5551 McFaddenAve.

HuntingtonBeach,CA92649

The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances Corp. in this Statement of

Limited Warranty apply only to the BSH Electric Cooktops ("Cooktop") sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Cooktop was purchased (1)for your use and not for resale and (2)inthe United States or Canada and is located in the country of purchase. As used inthis Statement of Limited Warranty, the term "Date

of Installation" shall refer to the earlier of the date the Cooktop is installed or ten (1O) business days after the date the Cooktop is sold to the first using purchaser, the

warranties stated herein apply only to the first using purchaser and are not transferable.

Standard limited warranty

Extended limited warranty

BSH warrants that its Cooktop isfree from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the Date of Installation. During the warranty period, BSH or its authorized service center will repair or replace, at itssole option, any Cooktop that proves to have been defective under conditions of normal use without charge. All removed parts and components shall become the property of

BSH, at BSH's option. All replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume the identity of the original part for purposes of this warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such parts.

BSH further warrants that the electric heating elements and controls of the Cooktop and the ceramic glass of the Cooktop shall be free from defects in materials for a

period of time beginning on the twelfth (12th) month from the Date of Installation and continuing until the sixtieth (60th) month from the Date of Installation ("extended

warranty period"). During the extended warranty period, BSH will replace any electric heating elements, controls, or ceramic glass of the Cooktop that proves to

have been defective under normal conditions of use without charge, excluding any labor (including but not limited to labor charges incurred in the removal and

reinstallation of any Cooktop), transportation, and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this extended warranty. All replaced parts covered under this

paragraph shall assume the Identity of the original for purposes of this extended warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such parts.

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