Bosch BOSCH Cooktop Manuel D’Utilisation
English 5
Figure 5 - Dual Element
Temperature Limiters
Each radiant heating element has its own sensor to protect the glass cooking sur-
face from extreme high temperatures. The limiters will operate automatically by
cycling the element off regardless of the cook setting.
face from extreme high temperatures. The limiters will operate automatically by
cycling the element off regardless of the cook setting.
Although cycling is normal, any one of the following conditions can activate the
limiter and cause it to cycle on and off more than usual:
limiter and cause it to cycle on and off more than usual:
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The base of the pan is not making full contact with the heating surface (due to
a warped or uneven base).
a warped or uneven base).
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The pan is too small for the size of the element.
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The pan has boiled dry.
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The material or shape of the pan is slow to transfer the heat.
Retained Heat
CAUTION: 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.
the element(s) have been turned off. The retained heat may be used to
hold foods at serving temperatures for a short time.
Note for Owners of White Cooktops
When an element is hot, there is a light green tint on the cooking surface. This is
normal and will disappear after several minutes as the surface cools down.
normal and will disappear after several minutes as the surface cools down.
Getting the Most
Out of Your
Cooktop
Out of Your
Cooktop
Proper Cookware
Cookware Characteristics
The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best
results select pans with the following features:
results select pans with the following features:
Flat Bases
When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly on the surface with-
out wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are best.
out wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are best.
To test the flatness of your pans:
Turn the pan upside down on the countertop and place a ruler flat against the bot-
tom of the pan. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be
flush against each other.
tom of the pan. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be
flush against each other.
Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bot-
tom is to place 1” (25.4 mm) of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and
tom is to place 1” (25.4 mm) of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and
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