Type of Soil Possible Solution | Bosch Appliances HES242U, HES245U

Care and Cleaning - Glass Cooktop

Cooktop Care Chart

TYPE OF SOIL	POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted	Failure to remove these soils immediately can
Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted	permanently damage the surface.
plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE	• Remove pan and turn off the element.
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Remove only these types of	• Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30o angle, using
spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade		care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the
scraper.		heated area.
Be sure to use a new, sharp razor in your scraper.	• After the surface has cooled, remove the residue and
		apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

	•	Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top
Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks		of soil for about 30 minutes.
Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks	•	Use a plastic scrubber and Cooktop Cleaning Creme or
		use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.

Greasy spatters	• Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse
Greasy spatters		thoroughly and dry. Apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

Metal marks: Iridescent stain	• Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases
Metal marks: Iridescent stain		may leave marks. Treat immediately, after surface has
		cooled, with the Cooktop Cleaning Creme. If this does
		not remove the metal marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon
		Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a dampened
		paper towel. Rinse and reapply creme.
		Failure to remove metal marks before the next
		heating makes removal very difficult.

	• The minerals in some water can be transferred onto
Hard water spots		the surface and cause stains. Use undiluted white
Hard water spots		vinegar, rinse and dry. Recondition with Cooktop
Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface		Cleaning Creme.
		Remove boilovers and stains, before using the
		cooktop again.

Surface scratches	• Apply Cleaning Creme before using to remove sand-
Surface scratches		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 Cooktop
		Cleaning Creme daily on the cooktop.
		Cleaning Creme daily on the cooktop.

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Contents

Freestanding Electric Range Special Message To Our Customers Table of Contents Cooking Area or the Immediate Surrounding Appliance Safety Range SafetyPersonal Safety Cooktop Safety Regarding PET Birds Oven SafetyWarming Drawer Safety SELF-CLEANING Safety Parts Included with Your Electric Range Getting Familiar with Your Range Display Window Features Other Indicators and FeaturesGetting Familiar with Your Range Oven Control Panel Helpful Hint Setting Up Your RangeChanging the Clock Time Beep Reminder Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu Tips on Using FunctionsBeeps Lock Keys Beep VolumeChange Temperature Time Format Sabbath Feature Oven Temperature OffsetDemo Demo Mode Reset Defaults Cooktop Features HES24 HES25NO. TYPE/SIZE Wattage Operating the Cooktop Oven Features Convection Bake Oven Modes Bake and Convection BakeBAKE, Proof some models Warm Oven Modes Broil and Convection Broil BroilAlways Convection Broil with the Door Closed Convection Roast Oven Modes -Convection Roast Dehydrate Oven Modes Dehydrate Oven Vent Selecting the Oven ModeSetting the Cooking Mode Oven Operation Time Changing the Timer/s Using the Timer/sSetting the Timer/s Clearing the Timer/s Using Timed Cook Setting a Timed ModeDelaying the Start of a Timed Mode Probe USE Tips Using the Probe some modelsUsing the Probe Inserting the Probe Usable Space and Utensil Sizes Warming DrawerParts Key Packaged Inside Drawer Warming Empty Serving Bowls and Plates Using Your Warming DrawerUsing Your Warming Drawer Setting the Temperature Care and Cleaning Glass Cooktop Type of Soil Possible Solution Care and Cleaning Glass Cooktop Cooktop Care Chart Care and Cleaning Oven Self Cleaning the Oven Preparing the Oven for Self CleanDo not Start Setting the Self-Clean ModeDelaying the Start of the Self-Clean After Self-Cleaning Part Cleaning Method To Test the Flatness of Your Pans Cookware CharacteristicsCookware Selection Guide Cookware Tips Replacing an Oven Light MaintenanceRemoving the Door Replacing the Oven Door Self Help Cooktop Question Suggested Solutions Self Help Oven Oven Problem Problem Solving Steps How to Obtain Warranty Service Statement of Limited WarrantyStandard Limited Warranty Extended Limited Warranty