Bosch Appliances HE2516U, HE2515U, HE2515C manual Self Help- The Cooktop, Cooktop Problem, English

Self Help- The Cooktop

To avoid unecessary service charges, check these suggestions before calling for service.

COOKTOP PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES & SUGESSTED SOLUTIONS
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, too small for the element or
		made of a poor heat conductor. See “Cookware
		Selection Guide”, Pg. 29.
	•	Pan ingredients have boiled dry. Turn element off
		or add additonal content to pan.
A slight odor is noticeable when an element is turned on	• This is normal with new cooktops and will
		disappear after several uses.
Cooktop controls will not turn on	• Range is not receiving proper power. Check the
		power source to see if a fuse has blown or if the
		circuit breaker tripped. Check cord to see if it is
		inserted completely into outlet.
	• Cooktop panel is locked. Touch and hold PANEL
		LOCK pad until indicator light turns off.
“F” and a number appears in display and control beeps	•	This is a fault code. If a “F” code flashes, press Off
continuously.		to clear the display and stop beeping. Reset oven if
		necessary. If fault code remains and beep
		continues, record fault code number, cancel oven
		and call authorized service technician.
Scraper is not working properly	• The scraper razor blade is dull. 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. Adjust leveling legs on
		bottom of range.
	• Cooking pan is not the appropriate size or type.
		See “Cookware Selection Guide”, Pg. 29.
Replacement magTron dial for cooktop	• If an additional dial is required, call Siemens
		Service 866-44SIEMENS (447-4363) to order
		replacement part #4862973001.

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