Use and Care Manual NEM73UC NEM93UC Bosch Glass Ceramic Cooktops Models: NEM73UC, NEM93UC
Dear Bosch Cooktop Owner Thank you for selecting the Bosch Glass Ceramic Cooktop. We recommend that you take time to read this manual prior to using your cooktop for the first time. This booklet contains suggestions that will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features on your cooktop. Keep it handy as it has answers to the questions that may come to mind when you start to cook. The information in this manual will help you easily operate and care for your cooktop for years of satisfaction.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual ! Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP ! If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Important Safety Instructions ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Read all instructions before using your cooktop • • Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Cooktop Operating Instructions Cooktop Operating Instructions BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME Indicator LIGHTS Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light • Remove all packing materials and literature from the cooktop surface. • While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry. The element “ON” indicator light glows whenever any element is turned on. The light remains lit until all of the elements are turned off.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Cooktop Operating Instructions The Elements / Setting the Controls Radiant Elements Dual Element This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon located under the glass-ceramic surface to provide the heat for cooking. Radiant elements will cycle on and off by design (see Temperature Limiters, below.) There are an infinite number of heat settings between the 1-9 positions. The dual element consists of two radiant ribbon elements within the same heating area.
Cooktop Operating Instructions NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Using Proper Cookware Cookware Characteristics The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select pans with the following features: FLAT BASES - When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are best.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Cooktop Operating Instructions Heat Settings for Radiant Elements All these settings are recommended without the element being preheated. Use this chart as a guide.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Cooktop Care and Maintenance Cleaning Guide Before Use Care Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For example, apply a small amount of Cooktop Cleaning Creme® (packaged with cooktop) on a daily basis. This provides a protective film that makes it easy to remove water spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking surface reduces the protective qualities of this cleaner. It must be reapplied before each use.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Cooktop Care and Maintenance Special Care Chart TYPE OF SOIL POSSIBLE SOLUTION Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Remove only these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. See illustration on Page 8. Be sure to use a new, sharp razor in your scraper. Failure to remove these soils immediately can permanently damage the surface.
Cooktop Care and Maintenance NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Troubleshooting Before calling for service, check these suggestions to avoid unnecessary service charges. QUESTION Element cycles on the highest setting Element cycles more than usual SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • This is normal. The temperature limiter operates automatically to protect the glass ceramic surface from extreme high temperature damage. • Pan base is warped and not making full contact with the heating surface.
NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual Bosch Cooktop Warranty Statement of Limited Warranty 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.
Model Number ______________ Serial Number ______________ Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. For the most detailed information, refer to installation instructions accompanying product or write to BSH Home Appliances Corp. indicating model number.
