Bosch NET8666SUC - Manual (Page 10)

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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.