Bosch NIT5066UC Manual

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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 until the indicator above the 

main switch and the temperature level indicators 

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 next 

to the heating elements turn on.

Turning the cooktop off
Touch the On/Off touch key. The indicator above the 

On/Off key 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 

20 seconds.
The residual heat indicator remains lit until the elements 

have cooled down sufficiently. 

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 is displayed next to 

the corresponding element symbol.

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 touch keys 

+ and -. 
Heat level 1 = minimum power
Heat level 9 = maximum power
Each heat level has an intermediate level. This level is 

displayed as a dot.

Selecting the heat level
The cooktop must be turned on.

Select the desired element with by touching the 

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symbol on the control panel. In the display next to the 

element symbol 

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 lights up.

Within the following 10 seconds, touch the + or - key. 

The default settings appear.
+ key = power level 9
- key = power level 4

To change the power level, touch the + or - key until 

the desired power level is displayed.

Note:  The selected power level will flash if no pan is 

placed on the induction element. After a certain time, the 

element turns itself off.
Turning off the element
Touch the + or - key until 

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 appears. The element turns 

off and the residual heat indicator is displayed.
Notes

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If there is no cookware on the induction cooking zone, 

the heat setting display blinks. After a while, the 

cooking zone will switch itself off.

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If cookware has been placed on the cooking zone 

before you turn on the cooktop, it will be detected 

within 20 seconds after you have touched the main 

switch and the cooking zone will be selected 

automatically. Once detected, set the power level 

within the next 20 seconds, otherwise the cooking 

zone will turn off.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the cooktop 

when it is switched on, only one piece of cookware is 

detected.