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5 Operation
Operation
Here you will find everything you need to know about op-
Operation
erating your appliance.
5.1 Setting the power level
Adjust the power level of the cooking zone with the control
knobs.
Push and turn the control knob to the desired power
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level.
a The indicator above Cooktop on lights up.
a When the cooking zone becomes hot the indicator of
the selected cooking zone lights up.
5.2 Turning the cooking zone off
Turn the control knob to Off.
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a The cooking zone indicator remains lit until the cooking
zone has cooled off.
a When all cooking zones are turned off, the indicator
above Cooktop on goes out. The cooktop is turned off.
5.3 Recommended cooking settings
Here you can find recommendations on cooking and an
overview of various dishes with suitable heat levels.
¡ Select power level 9 for bringing to a boil or initial frying.
¡ Stir thick liquids occasionally.
¡ Food that needs to be seared quickly, or food which
loses a lot of liquid during initial frying, is best seared in
several small portions.
Cooking charts
The cooking chart shows which power level is suitable for
each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending
on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
The power level for continuous cooking depends on the
type of cookware you use.
CAUTION
Stews or liquids can heat up very quickly during cooking
and may overflow or spatter, e.g. soups, sauces or drinks.
Stir continuously.
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Heat the food at a suitable power level.
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Melting
Type of food
Butter
Heating
Frozen vegetables, e. g. spinach
Broth
Thick soup
Milk
1
1
Cook without lid
Simmering
Delicate sauce, e. g. Béchamel sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Pot roast
1
Ongoing cooking without lid
10
Fish
1
Ongoing cooking without lid
Cooking
Rice, with double amount of water
Potatoes boiled in their skins, with
1-2 cups of water
Boiled potatoes, with 1-2 cups of water 3 - 4
Fresh vegetables, with 1-2 cups of wa-
ter
Frozen vegetables, with 1-2 cups of
water
Pasta, with 2-4 qt. water
Pudding
Cereals
1
Ongoing cooking without lid
2
Cook without lid
Frying
Pork chop
Chicken breast
Bacon
Eggs
Fish
Pancakes
1
Turn the food several times.
Deep-fat frying
Fry in 1-2 qt. oil without a lid.
Deep-frozen foods, e. g. chicken
nuggets (0.5 lb per serving)
Other, e. g. doughnuts (0.5 lb per serv-
ing)
6 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
Cleaning and maintenance
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
6.1 Cleaning agents
Power level
You can purchase suitable cleaners and glass scrapers
from Customer Support or in our online shop www.bosch-
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home.com/us/shop.
Tip: Bosch cleaners have been tested and approved for
use on Bosch appliances. Other recommended cleaners
1 - 2
do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.
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Recommended cleaning agents
1
¡ Glass ceramic cooktop cleaner
1
¡ Bosch glass cooktop cleaner
3 - 4
1 - 2
3 - 4
1
1
2
1
1
3 - 4
2 - 3
3 - 4
3 - 4
3 - 4
5 - 6
1
2 - 3
4 - 5
3 - 4
4 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 4
4 - 5
7 - 8
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