Service

Before Calling Service

Before calling for service, check these suggestions to avoid unnecessary service charges.

Table 4: Troubleshooting Chart
QuestionSuggested Solution

 

 

 

 

Element cycles on the highest setting

This is normal. The temperature limiter operates automatically to

 

protect the glass ceramic surface from extreme high temperature

 

damage.

 

 

Element cycles more than usual

• Pan base is warped and not making full contact with the heat-

 

ing surface.

 

• Base diameter of pan is too small for the size of the element.

 

• Pan ingredients have boiled dry.

 

• Material of pan is a poor heat conductor; heat transfers too

 

slowly

 

 

A slight odor is noticeable when an element is

• This is normal with new cooktops and will disappear after sev-

turned on

eral uses

 

 

Cooktop controls will not turn on

• Check the power source to see if a fuse has blown or if the cir-

 

cuit breaker tripped.

 

• Check power supply.

 

 

Replacement razor blades for the scraper

• The scraper is packaged with single-edge, stainless steel

 

blades. Use a standard single-edge blade for replacement.

 

 

Cooking results are not what was expected

• The cooktop is not level.

 

• Cooking pan does not fit the surface being used.

 

• Cookware is not the type or size recommended.

 

 

Green tint on white glass

• This is normal and will disappear as the surface cools down.

 

 

Data Plate

How to Obtain Service

Warranty

For handy reference, the serial tag information has been affixed to the back cover.

For authorized service or parts information, call the number or write to the address listed inside the back cover.

We want you to remain a satisfied customer. If a problem comes up that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction please let us know. Whether you write or call, please provide us with the Model Number, Serial Number and Date of Original Purchase or Installation.

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) in the United States or Canada and is located in the country of purchase. As used in this Statement of Limited Warranty, the term "Date of Installation" shall refer to the earlier of the date the Cooktop is installed or ten (10) business days after the date the Cooktop is sold to the first using pur- chaser, the warranties stated herein apply only to the first using purchaser and are not transferable.

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