Special Accessories (Not Included); Operating The Cooktop; Before Using The Appliance For The First Time; About The Appliance - Bosch HGS8045UC Use And Care Manual

Special Accessories (not included)

Use:
Wok ring
Only suitable for dual-flame burners.
Use cookware with a rounded bottom.
Order number: HEZ9GW23UC
Use:
Griddle
The griddle plate allows meals that are
usually cooked in a pan to be prepared
with reduced fat.
Order number: HEZ9GR41UC

Operating the cooktop

Before Using the Appliance for the First Time

Remove all packing materials and literature from the
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cooktop surface.
Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
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There may be a slight odor during the first several
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uses. This is normal and will disappear.
Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
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cookware being selected and used. See "Choosing
Cookware - Cookware Recommendations".
Read all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual
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information prior to operating.

About the Appliance

Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such
as boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
WARNING
9
The burning of gas cooking fuel can create small
amounts of carbon monoxide, benzene,
formaldehyde and soot. To minimize exposure to
these substances, the burners should be adjusted
by a certified installer or authorized servicer to
ensure proper combustion. Ensure proper
ventilation with an open window or use a ventilation
fan or hood when cooking with gas. Always operate
the unit according to the instructions in this manual.
Control Knobs
The cooktop has one control knob for each burner. Push
in and turn to the left to light and set the desired heat
setting.
WARNING
9
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
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Use:
Telescopic
rail
Pull wire rack out further without tip-
ping.
Order number: 12029918
Use:
Side panel
extension
Side cover for appliances without adja-
cent kitchen units.
Use:
Low back
guard
Cover for the wall behind the cooktop.
The cooktop has standard burner controls.
Symbol Meaning
off Cooking zone switched off
min Minimum power
max Maximum power
o Inner flame switched on
Inner and outer flame switched on
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To operate
Select the appropriate control knob, push in and turn
counterclockwise to the desired flame setting. With this
motion, burner sparking and gas flow will be initiated.
Once the flame appears keep the knob pressed in fully
for 2-3 seconds before releasing.
Note: It is normal that sparks will appear at all burners.
Turn off by turning the control knob clockwise to off.
In Case of Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, the burners may be lit by
an alternate flame source. Hold a lit flame source next to
the burner gas exit ports, turn corresponding knob to
max position, and remove flame source immediately
upon burner lighting.