Cooktop Features - Bosch HDS252U Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Before Using the Cooktop
• Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop
surface.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware
being selected and used.
• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and
Care Manual information prior to operating.
Sealed Gas Burners
Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners and removable
burner caps. There are no burner parts under the
cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop
has four (4) different burner cap sizes. Match the pan
size to the burner size.
WARNING: To prevent flare-ups do not use
! the cooktop without all burner caps and all
burner grates properly positioned.
Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)
Left
Front
Natural Gas
9100
Propane 7500
Right Side Burner - Side View
Right Side Burner -
Top View
Orifice
Burner Caps
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Make sure the
burner cap is completely seated into the burner base
before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap
is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.

Cooktop Features

Left Right Right
Rear Front Rear
12500 15000 5500
11000 15000
5000
Burner Grate
Burner Cap
Burner Base
Cooktop
Ignitor
Ignitor
Burner Grates
Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the cooktop
and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them as
shown in the figure below. Do not operate the burner without
a pan on the grate.
Left Side
WARNING:To prevent flare-ups all grates must
be properly positioned on the cooktop whenever
!
the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet must be
placed into the corresponding dimples in the
cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are
missing or damaged.
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:
Uses
Bringing water to a boil
Pan frying, sauteing,
browning meat, deep fat
frying
Most frying, eggs,
pancakes, slow boil
Finish cooking covered
foods, steaming
Melting butter and
chocolate
Tomato sauces, soups,
stews, keeping foods warm
A range of heat settings are listed because the
actual setting depends on:
1) size, type and quality of pan (See "Cookware Selection
Guide", page 27).
2) type, quantity and temperature of the food
3) burner used
4) the cook's preference.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the pan or range,
the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
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Right Side
Heat Settings
High
Medium High
Medium
Medium Low
Low
Sim (Simmer)