Bosch NEM73 UC User manual

Use and Care Manual
Bosch Glass Ceramic Cooktops
Models: NEM73UC, NEM93UC
NEM73UC
NEM93UC

Packaged with Cooktop
Use and Care Manual
Installation Instructions
Cooktop Cleaning Creme®
Razor Blade Scraper
Mounting Brackets
Registration Card
Foam Tape Seal
Table of Contents
Dear Bosch Cooktop Owner
Thank you for selecting the Bosch Glass Ceramic Cooktop. We recommend that you take
time to read this manual prior to using your cooktop for the first time.
This booklet contains suggestions that will be helpful as well as directions for using all the
features on your cooktop.Keep it handy as it has answers to the questions that may come to
mind when you start to cook.
The information in this manual will help you easily operate and care for your cooktop for
years of satisfaction.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-944-2904. For additional information,
visit our website at www.boschappliances.com or write to us at:
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
BOSCH
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach,CA 92649
Sincerely,
Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists
Heat Settings for Radiant
Elements................................................... 7
Cleaning Guide ........................................ 8
Before Use Care............................................... 8
Knobs .................................................................. 8
Recommended Cleaners ................................ 8
Avoid These Cleaners..................................... 8
Daily Cleaning Techniques............................. 8
How to use a Razor Blade Scraper ............. 8
Special Care Chart................................ 9
Troubleshooting .................................... 10
Bosch Cooktop Warranty .................... 11
Important Safety Instructions ............ 1-2
Cooktop Models ...................................... 3
Operating Instructions ........................... 4
Before Using Cooktop for First Time......... 4
Precautions for Long Life and
Good Appearance of the Surface................. 4
Indicator Lights ................................................. 4
Retained Heat ................................................... 4
White Cooktops .............................................. 4
The Elements
/ Setting the Controls ..... 5
Radiant Elements.............................................. 5
Single Element ................................................... 5
Dual Element..................................................... 5
Temperature Limiters..................................... 5
Using Proper Cookware......................... 6
Cookware Characteristics............................. 6
Testing the flatness of your pans:................. 6
Specialty pans .................................................... 6
Cookware Tips ................................................. 6
Note: The Bosch cooktop referred to thoughout this manual is manufactured by BSH Home Appliance Corp.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGYOUR COOKTOP
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WARNING
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS ON OR NEAR THE
COOKTOP.
• When using the cooktop,DO NOTTOUCHTHE
HOT COOKING AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING
AREA.Eventhoughdarkincolor,
these areas may be hot.
Areas adjacent to the
elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
Neverletclothing,potholders,or other flammable
materialscomeincontactwithacookingareauntil
it has cooled.
• For personal safety wear proper apparel. Loose
fitting garments or those with long, loose sleeves
should never be worn while cooking.Tie long hair
so that it doesn't hang loose.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
• Before servicing unit,switch power OFF at service
panelandlock service panel topreventpowerfrom
being switched on accidentally.
• Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass top
has broken. If the cooktop glass should break, do
not use it or attempt to clean or fix it. Cleaning
solutionsand spill oversmay penetrate thebroken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.Turn
off electric circuit to the cooktop and call an
authorized service agency immediately.
• Do not store items of interest to children above
the cooktop or at the back of it.If children climb
onto the cooktop to reach these items,they could
be seriously injured.
• Children and pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Iftheinformation in thismanualisnot followedexactly,
afireorexplosion mayresultcausingpropertydamage,
personal injury or death.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING — TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF
A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
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• IntheeventofagreasefireSMOTHERFLAMESwith
a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray,
then turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
• Donotusewater,includingwetdishclothesortowels
ongreasefires.Aviolentsteamexplosionmayresult.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be
burned.
• ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR
near the kitchen.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flambéing food.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:
• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
• Thefireissmall 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.
• SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food
fires with baking soda. NEVER use water on
cooking fires.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your cooktop
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SaveThese Instructions
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
steam.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch
hot cooking areas.
• This appliance is equipped with one or more
surface units of different sizes.
Always use utensils
that have flat bottoms and that are large enough
to cover the whole cooking area.The use of a
utensil smaller than the size of the cooking area
will expose a portion of the heated area to direct
contact with the user which could result in burns.
Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
• Turn handles of utensils inward so that they do
not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking
areas, or the edge of the cooktop.This will help
prevent hot food spills, risk of burns and ignition
of flammable materials, and preventing access by
children.
• The cooktop is for cooking.Never use it to warm
or heat a room.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified servicer in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions provided with the cooktop.
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 servicer.
• Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for
the type and amount of food being prepared.
• Do not place any hot cookware on the control
panel area.
• Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary.Use low to medium settings to heat oil
slowly.
• Never move a pan of hot oil,especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until it is cool.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when using
high heat settings.Boilovers can cause smoke and
possibly damage the cooktop.
• Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement
of the utensil when stirring or turning food.
• Otherthanthe use of metalpans,only certaintypes
of glass, heatproof glass ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware,or other glazed utensils are suitable
for cooktop use.These types of utensils may break
withsuddentemperaturechanges.Useonly on low
or medium heat settings according to the utensil
manufacturer’s directions.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If the soil must
be removed while the cooktop is hot, clean the
hot top with the metal razor blade scraper only.
Do not use a wet sponge or cloth while it is hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied
to a hot surface.
• Clean the ventilation system above or behind the
cooktopfrequently,so thatgreasefromthecooking
vapors does not accumulate on the filters, fan,
intake, or hood.
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• Remove all packing materials and literature from
the cooktop surface.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and
dry.
• Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme®packaged
withthecooktop.Buffwithacleancloth.(See Page
8 for daily care instructions.)
• 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 Page 6.)
• The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain
hot up to 25 or 30 minutes after the elements
have been turned off.
• Read all safety precautions and Use and Care
Manual information prior to operating.
Precautions for Long Life andGood Appearance of
the
Surface
• Regular, daily care using the Cooktop Cleaning
Creme®will protectthesurfaceandmakeit easier
to remove food soil and water spots.
• The glass ceramic cooking surface is a durable
material resistant to impact but not unbreakable
if a pan or other object is dropped on it.
• Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass;it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
• Do not allow plastic, paper, or cloth to come in
contact with the hot glass surface; these items can
melt or burn and damage the glass surface.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry.This can damage
the pan, element and/or the cooktop.
• Never cook food directly on the glass.
• Avoid placing a wok support ring, trivet or other
metal stand on the glass surface.
• Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board.
• Donotslidecookwareacrossthecookingsurface;
it may scratch the glass.
• Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
FORTHE FIRSTTIME
Cooktop Operating Instructions
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Each element features a hot indicator light to show
when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. The
signallightwillturn on automatically in theareamarked
Caution - Hot at the center front.
The light remains
onuntilthe cooking areahascooled to a safe-to-touch
temperature.
If a hot surface light is on,use caution when working or
cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.
Cooktop Operating Instructions
Indicator LIGHTS
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Element ‘ON’Indicator Light
The element“ON” indicator light glows whenever any
element is turned on.The light remains lit until all of
the elements are turned off.
The“ON” light is located in front of the control knobs.
For dual elements there is an additional "ON" indicator
light located at the top left of the control knob.This
light glows when both the inner and outer elements
are being used and the element is on.When using a
setting other than 9 (High), the light will cycle on and
off as the element cycles.
Retained Heat
The glass cooking surface retains heat and stays hot
after the element(s) have been turned off. The retained
heatmay be used to hold foods at serving temperatures
for a short time.
Note for Owners of White Cooktops: When
an element is hot, there is a light green tint on the
cooking surface.This is normal and will disappear
after several minutes as the surface cools down.
Control Knobs
The controls on the cooktop are marked to show which
element they control. All controls are marked from 1-9,
with1beingthelowestheatsettingand9thehighestsetting.
ON
CAUTION - HOT

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Radiant Elements
Thistypeofelectric element uses awireribbonlocated
under the glass-ceramic surface to provide the heat
for cooking.Radiant elements will cycle on and off by
design (see Temperature Limiters,below.) There are an
infinite number of heat settings between the 1-9
positions.
Single Element
To turn on a single element,push down on the control
knob and turn in either direction to the desired heat
setting.
Cooktop Operating Instructions
The Elements / Setting the Controls
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Dual Element
The dual element consists of two radiant ribbon
elements within the same heating area.Either the small
inner element or both the inner and outer elements
may be selected for use.
To turn ON the small, inner element, push down on
thecontrolknob and turn it clockwise.Usethecontrol
as if it was a single element.
To turn ON both the inner and outer elements
together, push down on the control knob and turn it
clockwisepastthe number9settingto the dualelement
marker.ThedualONindicatorlightwillglowindicating
that the dual element is on. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to the disired setting. To turn off
the dual element, turn the knob to the OFF position.
Temperature Limiters
Each radiant heating element has its own sensor to
protect the glass cooking surface from extreme high
temperatures. The limiters will operate automatically
by cycling the element off regardless of the cook
setting.
Although cycling is normal, any one of the following
conditions can activate the limiter and cause it to cycle
on and off more than usual:
• The base of the pan is not making full contact with
the heating surface (due to a warped or uneven
base).
• The pan is too small for the size of the element.
• The pan has boiled dry.
• Thematerialorshapeofthepan is slow to transfer
the heat.
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9
Single Element Control Knob Dual Element Control Knob
OFF OFF

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Cookware Characteristics
The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed
and uniformity. For best results select pans with the
following features:
FLAT BASES - When a pan is hot, the base (pan
bottom) should rest evenly on the surface without
wobbling(rocking). Flat,medium-to-heavy-weightpans
are best.
To test the flatness of your pans
Turnthepanupsidedownonthecountertop and place
a ruler flat against the bottom of the pan.
The bottom
of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be
flush against each other.
Another simple test to determine even heat
distribution across the cookware bottom is to place
1” water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and
observethelocationof the bubbles as thewater starts
to boil. Good, flat cookware will have an even
distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area.
DIAMETER – The base of the pan should cover or
match the diameter of the element being used. Pans
may overhang the element area by 1" all around.
TIGHT FITTING LID – A lid shortens cooking
time by holding the heat inside the pan.
Specialty pans
Specialty pans, such as griddles, roasters, pressure
cookers, woks, water bath canners and pressure
canners must have the same features as described
above. (Use only a flat-bottom wok.) Never place a
support ring, such as a wok ring or trivet, on the
cooking surface.
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Using Proper Cookware
CAUTION
•Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn
when in contact with a hot surface. Do not let
these items come in contact with the hot glass
ceramic surface.
•Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can perma-
nently damage the pan, the element and the
cooktop glass.
CAUTION
•Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not
be placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for
cooking; aluminum foil can melt and cause perma-
nent damage.
Cookware Tips
• Use of pots and pans with rounded (either
concave or convex) warped or dented bottoms
should be avoided.See drawings above.
• Make sure the bottom of the pot or pan being
used is clean and dry.
• Use pots and pans with thick, smooth metal
bottoms.
• Do not slide metal pots across the cooktop.Pans
may leave marks.(See Page 9 for cleaning.)
• Do not use glass pans as they may scratch the
surface.

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All these settings are recommended without the element being preheated.Use this chart as a guide.
Cooktop Operating Instructions
Heat Settings for Radiant Elements
A range of heat settings are listed because the actual
setting depends on:
1) type and quality of pan
2) type,quantity and temperature of the food
3) element used
4) the cook’s preference.
208/240 Volt Connection: The Heat Settings
recommended on this page are based on a 240 volt
power source. If your cooktop is connected to 208
volts,the same heat settings apply but foods may take
a little longer to finish cooking.
Melting butter/chocolate 1
Delicate sauces
Finishing rice 1-3
Simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Bacon
Cooking vegetables, fish,
broths
Eggs, fried or scrambled
Finishing cereals, pasta 4-6
Milk
Pancakes
Pudding
Simmering meats
Steaming vegetables,
fish, broths
Pan frying
Spaghetti sauces
Sauteed vegetables
Stewing meat, soups
Braising meat
Pan frying meat, fish,
Stir frying 6-8
Quickly brown or
sear meats
Hold rapid boil
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta, 9
rice, etc.
Type of Food HEAT SETTINGS
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Cleaning Guide
AVOID THESE CLEANERS
•Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or
chlorine bleach. These ingredients may
permanently etch or stain the cooktop.
•Caustic Cleaners
Oven cleaners such as Easy Off®may etch the
cooktop surface.
•Abrasive Cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
ScotchBrite®canscratch and/or leavemetalmarks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS®can
scratch the surface.
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS
•Cooktop Cleaning Crème®
Use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper
towel or cloth.Wipe on the surface and buff with a
clean dry towel.
• BonAmi®: rinse and dry.
• Soft Scrub®(without bleach): rinse and dry.
• WhiteVinegar: rinse and dry.
• Razor blade scraper (packaged with cooktop)
Note:The recommended cleaners indicate a type
of cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.
Use Daily
Before Use Care
Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For
example, apply a small amount of Cooktop Cleaning
Creme®(packaged with cooktop) on a daily basis.
This provides a protective film that makes it easy to
remove water spots or food spatters.The temperature
of the cooking surface reduces the protective qualities
of this cleaner.It must be reapplied before each use.
Use a clean cloth and apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme®
before each use to remove dust or metal marks that
can occur on the counterlevel surface between uses.
CONTROL KNOBS
Pull up to remove. Slip a towel under the knob and
hold edge of towel together. Using the towel for
leverage,pull up.Wipe with hot,soapy cloth,rinse and
dry.Do not soak!
2. Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge
or paper towel.Rinse and dry.Use white vinegar if
smudge remains;rinse.
DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUES
1. Clean the surface when it is completely cool
with the following exception.
Remove these soils Dry Sugar,Sugar Syrup,
Tomato Products,Milk immediately with the
razor blade scraper:
3. Apply a small amount of the Cooktop
Cleaning Crème®.When dry,buff surface with
a clean paper towel or cloth.
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CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the
surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper.The
resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage
the surface.
How to use a Razor Blade Scraper
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach
can permanently stain the cooktop.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or
WD-40.
SIDETRIM
(Stainless steel models)
Always wipe withthegrain when cleaning.For moderate/
heavy soil, use BonAmi®or Soft Scrub®(no bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.