Bosch HEI8054U Manual

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There may be a slight odor during first uses; this is 
normal and will disappear.
Optimum cooking results depend on proper cookware 
being used.
The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain hot 
up to 30 minutes after the elements have been turned 
off.
While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
Optimum oven cooking results depend on proper 
bakeware being used.
Read and understand all safety precautions and Use 
and Care Manual information prior to operating.
Operation - Cooktop
This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See 
Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop” for guidelines to 
improve cooktop results.
About the Cooktop
Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as 
boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
Setting the Element Heat Level
Single Element Control Knob
To turn on a single element, push in on the control knob 
and turn in either direction to the desired heat setting. The 
small icon above the control knob shows the location of the 
element controlled by the knob.
Double Element Control Knob
To turn ON the small inner element, push in on the control 
knob and turn it counterclockwise to the desired heat 
setting. To turn ON both the inner and the outer elements 
together, push in on the control knob and turn it clockwise 
to the desired heat setting. The small icon above the 
control knob shows the location of the burner controlled by 
the knob.
Power Element Control Knob (some models)
This element is used for faster time to boil and low simmer, 
all in one element. There are two elements that are the full 
size of the cooking zone.
To turn ON the lower heating element, push in on the 
control knob and turn it counterclockwise. Set to desired 
heat setting from Lo to Med Lo.
To use both elements, push in on the control knob and turn 
it clockwise. Set to desired heat setting from Hi to Med.
To increase the burner heat, turn on both the inner and 
outer elements together to or past the MED setting. Push in 
on the control knob and turn it to the desired setting.
CAUTION
Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be 
placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for 
cooking. Aluminum foil can melt and cause 
permanent damage.
Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn when 
in contact with a hot surface. Do not let these 
items come in contact with the hot glass 
ceramic surface.
Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can 
permanently damage the pan, the element and 
the cooktop glass.
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in 
personal injury and damage to the appliance.