Bosch NIT8653UC - 36in 5 Burner Induction Cooktop User 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
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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
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Table of contents
Troubleshooting .................................................... 19
Notes .............................................................. 21
Normal operating sounds for the appliance .............................. 21
Customer service ................................................... 22
Warranty .......................................................... 22
Standard limited warranty ............................................. 22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
Important Safety
Instructions
Installation
Intended Use
Cooking Safety
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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.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
Cookware Safety
Cleaning Safety
Condition of Unit
Work Space /Environment
Service and Repair Safety
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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. If a 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.
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 its vicinity, 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
Flammable Materials
In Case of Fire
Fire Extinguishers
Do not place metal objects on the
induction cooktop
Taking care of the cooling fan
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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.
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 isfitted
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.
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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 ISM equipment 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. It meets 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.
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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.
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Getting started
Getting to know your appliance
Control panel
This section describes the touch key panel, elements and displays.
Information display:
Power level 1-9
Operation O
Residual heat H/h
Warming function [
Powerboost function P
Control surfaces
for
setting the timer
Control surface for
switching the hob
ON/OFF "Sel" control surfaces for
switching the hotplate on;
"-" and "+" to select the heat setting
Touch key
Note
The elements
Single element
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.
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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 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 litwhile 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.
Cooking by induction
What is induction
cooking?
Greater speed in cooking and frying
Economical
Cooking control and safety
Cleaning
Proper cookware
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.
The cooktop heats up or cools down immediately after the controls are set. It also
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.
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Operation
Main switch and child safety function
Main switch
Switching on
Switching off
Note
Childproof lock
Activating the childproof lock
Operating the cooktop
Deactivating the childproof lock
Locking the hob once-off
Unlocking the once-off locking
Important
The main switch is used to switch on the electronic system of the control panel. The
hob is now on.
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.
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,
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Cooking
Touch keys + and -
Programming
instructions
This section explains how to adjust the elements. Inthe table, you can find
temperature settings and cooking times for various foods.
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.
If5 seconds elapse before the "÷" symbol is pressed, the hotplate switches off.
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Adjusting the power level
Switching a hotplate off
3. Set the required power level using the "+" and "-" symbols.
After 5 seconds, the hotplate display will stop flashing. The hotplate isactivated.
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.
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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
2point - 3point
4-5
4-5
4-5
4-5
6-7
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2point 3 point
Frying
Pork chop 6 7
Chicken breast 4point - 5point
Bacon 6 7
Eggs 5-6
Fish 6-7
Pancakes 6-7
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
The correct pan size
Put the lid on
Use only a little water to boil food
Reduce the heat
Use pans and saucepans with thick, flat bases. An uneven base increasescooking time.
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.
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Keep warm function
Method of operation
Activation
Deactivation
All elements have the keep warm 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.
Powerboost function
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.
Restrictions when
using the
Powerboost
function
Group1 Group3
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Group2
Activation
The Powerboost function will always be available so long as the other element from
the same group is not working (seefigure).
For example, ifyou want to activate this function on element 1, number 2 (situated
behind it) must be switched off, and vice versa. Ifthis element is not off, the letter P
and power level9 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.
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Deactivation 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..
Timer
Cooking timer
Set the timer as follows
Once the cooking time has elapsed
Changing the time
Note
Use the cooking timer to set times up to 99 minutes. The timer is independent of
any other settings.
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 istouched. 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.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
Daily Cleaning
Note:
Glass ceramic cooktop
Stainless steel side trim
Magnetic dial
Cleaning guidelines
Avoid these cleaners
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Burned-on food soil, dark Soften by laying a damp paper towel or
streaks, and specks 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.
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. Ifthis does not remove the
marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon Amid_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.
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,
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.
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.
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Maintenance
This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning. For best results,
apply cooktop cleaning creme daily.
Service
Troubleshooting
The cooktop is not working
Eis flashing on the element
display
Eflashes on all the element
displays and a signal sounds
The cooktop turns off by itself
Problems often have a simple explanation. Before calling customer service, please
check the following:
Check to see if there is a problem with the circuit breaker for the appliance. See if
there isa 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.
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
Repairs
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 should only be done by a trained service technician.
WARNING If your appliance is repaired improperly, you could be at considerable
risk.
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E,- display and numbers
Fdisplay and numbers
Ifan Er and a series of numbers appear in the 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 ifthe same display appears again.
Ifan Fand a number flash in alternation on the displays, your appliance has
detected a fault. Refer to the following table for possible remedies.
Visual indication Fault Measure
F2, An internal error was Disconnect the appliance from the power
produced while the source. Wait a few seconds before connecting it
cooktop was working, again.
Ifthe symbol appears again, call customer
service.
F2 The element istoo hot
and has turned off.
The pot or pan istoo
close to the control
panel.
F8 The element has been
in constant operation
for too long.
c _ The power voltage is
too low.
c2/c9 The element has
overheated.
U4'00 The cooktop is
connected incorrectly.
Remove the pans from the elements. F2
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.
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.
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