Cooktop Features

Before Using the Cooktop

Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop surface.

While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme packaged with the range. Buff with a clean cloth. See Care and Cleaning Section.

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.

The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain hot up to 30 minutes after the elements have been turned off.

Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.

Precautions for Long Life and Good Appearance of the Surface

Regular, daily care using the Cooktop Cleaning Creme will protect the surface and make it easier to remove food soil and water spots.

The ceramic glass cooking surface is a durable material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if a pan or other object is dropped on it.

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.

Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface; it may scratch the glass.

Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.

Retained Heat

The glass cooking surface retains heat and stays hot after the element(s) have been turned off. The retained heat may be used to hold foods at serving temperatures for a short time. If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.

Radiant Elements

Bosch UltraSpeedTM radiant elements use a wire ribbon located under the ceramic glass surface to provide the heat for cooking. These radiant elements will cycle on and off by design (see Temperature Limiters at left.) There are 9 heat setting positions from 9 (high) to 1 (low) and a special setting for keep warm.

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, depending on the size of cookware.

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:

Uses

Heat

 

Settings

Bringing water to boil

9

 

High

 

 

Pan frying, sauteing,

6-8

browning meat, deep

Med-High

fat frying

 

 

 

Most frying, eggs,

4-5

pancakes, slow boil

Med

 

 

Simmering, finish cooking

2-3

covered foods, steaming

Med Low

 

 

Melting butter and

1

chocolate, keeping food warm

Low

 

 

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.

The material or shape of the pan is slow to transfer the heat.

A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:

1)type and quality of pan (See “Selecting Cookware” on page 23)

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.

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Bosch Appliances HES236U, HES232U manual Cooktop Features

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