Bosch nes730uc User Guide
NES Cooktop Use and Care Manual
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Remove all packing materials and literature from
the cooktop surface.
the cooktop surface.
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While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and
dry.
dry.
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Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme
®
packaged
with the cooktop. Buff with a clean cloth. (See
Page 9 for daily care instructions.)
Page 9 for daily care instructions.)
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There may be a slight odor during the first several
uses; this is normal and will disappear.
uses; this is normal and will disappear.
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Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used. (See Page 7.)
cookware being selected and used. (See Page 7.)
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The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain
hot up to 25 or 30 minutes after the elements
have been turned off.
hot up to 25 or 30 minutes after the elements
have been turned off.
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Read all safety precautions and Use and Care
Manual information prior to operating.
Manual information prior to operating.
Precautions for Long Life and Good Appearance of
the Surface
the Surface
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Regular, daily care using the Cooktop Cleaning
Creme will protect the surface and make it easier
to remove food soil and water spots.
Creme will protect the surface and make it easier
to remove food soil and water spots.
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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.
material resistant to impact but not unbreakable
if a pan or other object is dropped on it.
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Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass; it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
will melt and damage the glass surface.
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Do not allow plastic, paper, or cloth to come in
contact with the hot glass surface; these items can
melt or burn and damage the glass surface.
contact with the hot glass surface; these items can
melt or burn and damage the glass surface.
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Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage
the pan, element and/or the cooktop.
the pan, element and/or the cooktop.
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Never cook food directly on the glass.
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Avoid placing a wok support ring, trivet or other
metal stand on the glass surface.
metal stand on the glass surface.
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Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface;
it may scratch the glass.
it may scratch the glass.
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Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
FOR THE FIRST TIME
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Cooktop Operating Instructions
Cooktop Operating Instructions
PAGE 4
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.
after the element(s) have been turned off. The retained
heat may be used to hold foods at serving temperatures
for a short time.
General Operation of Cooktop
The cooktop uses touch pads and a magnetic dial to
operate the cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch
pad, such as an element or function pad, use the flat
part of the finger and touch the center of the pad. A
beep will sound when touching any of these pads.
operate the cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch
pad, such as an element or function pad, use the flat
part of the finger and touch the center of the pad. A
beep will sound when touching any of these pads.
mTwisT Dial
The cooktop uses a mTwisT magnetic dial to select
the desired heat setting. The mTwisT dial is held onto
the cooktop by a strong magnet and automatically
positions itself in the center of the dial location when
placed on the cooktop.
the desired heat setting. The mTwisT dial is held onto
the cooktop by a strong magnet and automatically
positions itself in the center of the dial location when
placed on the cooktop.
Note: If the dial is removed from the cooktop when
in use, all elements will be turned off. The cooktop is
locked and the Panel Lock light comes on. (See Setting
Panel Lock on Page 6.)
in use, all elements will be turned off. The cooktop is
locked and the Panel Lock light comes on. (See Setting
Panel Lock on Page 6.)
Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light
The area above the element touch pad being used
will show the cook setting when the element is on.
When the element is turned off, the hot surface
indicator comes on in this area. (See Hot Surface
Indicator Light below).
will show the cook setting when the element is on.
When the element is turned off, the hot surface
indicator comes on in this area. (See Hot Surface
Indicator Light below).
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Each element features a hot indicator light to show
when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. A
letter H will appear above the element touch pad.
The light remains on until the cooking area has cooled to a
safe-to-touch temperature.
when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. A
letter H will appear above the element touch pad.
The light remains on until the cooking area has cooled to a
safe-to-touch temperature.
If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or
cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.
cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.