Bosch NET8666SUC Manual

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Heating elements
Residual heat indicator
The cooktop is equipped with a residual heat indicator 
for each element. It shows you which elements are still 
hot. Avoid touching the indicated elements.
If an 
• 
is shown on the display, the element is still hot. 
You could use it, for example, to keep a small quantity of 
food warm or to melt a chocolate coating. As the element 
continues to cool, the display changes to 
œ
. The display 
goes out once the element has cooled sufficiently.
The residual heat indicator will automatically come on 
after a power failure. The display lights up for 
approximately 30 minutes.
Operation
Main power switch
Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry for 
the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.
Turning the cooktop on
Touch the On/Off touch key. A beep will sound. The __ 
indicator located on top of the On/Off touch key lights 
up.
Turning the cooktop off
Touch the On/Off touch key. The __ indicator goes out. 
The cooktop is switched off. The residual heat indicators 
will remain on until the elements have cooled off 
sufficiently.
Note:  The cooktop switches off automatically when all 
the elements have been switched off for more than 
10 seconds.
If residual heat is still present when the cooktop is turned 
on, 
/
œ
 will appear in the heating element display.
Setting the cooktop
This section will show you how to set the elements. The 
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of 
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the number keys 1 
to 9.
Heat level 1 = minimum power
Heat level 9 = maximum power
Each heat setting has an intermediate level. This level is 
indicated by . and is set using 
@
 and 
A
.
Selecting the heat level
The cooktop must be turned on.
1.
Touch the 
$
 touch key for the corresponding element. 
The 
 indicator will appear in the element display and 
light up brightly.
Element
Turning on and off
$
Single element
Single elements have only one size cooking surface.
Always use cookware of a suitable size.
ð
Dual element
The size of these elements can be matched to your pan size. The heating element 
must be turned on.
Turning off the outer heating ribbon: Touch 
ö
. The 
ð
 display will turn off.
Adding the outer heating ribbon: Touch 
ö
 again. The 
ð
 display will turn on.
à
Bridge element
The Bridge element combines two individual heating elements into one long griddle 
zone. This configuration is ideal for griddles and large pans.
Note: Do not use cookware larger than 17" x 10" (432 x 254 mm).
Turning on the Bridge element: Touch one of the two 
$
 touch keys for selecting the 
heating element, then touch the 
à
 key. The 
à
 symbol will appear; both heating ele-
ments are now selected. 
 appears in both displays. Within the next 10 seconds 
select the desired heat setting (1-9). The Bridge element and both individual heating 
elements are now on.
Changing the heat setting: Touch one of the two 
$
 touch keys for selecting the 
Bridge element, and set the new heat level within the next 10 seconds.
Turning off the Bridge element feature: Touch one of the two 
$
 touch keys for 
selecting the Bridge element, and select 0 from the number keys. 
 appears in both 
displays. The heating elements will turn off and the residual heat indicator will appear.