Cooktop Operation; About The Appliance; To Operate; In Case Of Power Failure - Bosch HDS8655U Use And Care Manual

¡ Some yellow streaking is normal during the initial
startup. Allow the appliance to operate for 4–5 minutes
and reevaluate before making adjustments.
¡ Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange
flame during initial use. This should disappear with use.
Check the burner to make sure that port holes are not
obstructed. If the ports are clogged.
→ "Customer Service", Page 44
¡ An audible "pop" may be heard when the burner is
turned off manually. The "popping" may be louder with
propane gas than with natural gas. This is normal.
7 Cooktop operation

Cooktop operation

Here you will find out everything you need to know about
Cooktop operation
operating your cooktop.
7.1 About the appliance
Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as
boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
WARNING
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 agency to
ensure proper combustion.
Ensure proper ventilation with an open window or use a
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ventilation fan or hood when cooking with gas.
Always operate the unit according to the instructions in
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this manual.
7.2 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. Keep the knob pressed and once the flame
appears keep the knob pressed in fully for 2-3 seconds
before releasing and adjusting the flame.
Turn off by turning the control knob clockwise to off.
Notes
¡ It is normal that sparks will appear at all burners.
¡ The symbol on the control knobs indicates the
position recommended for igniting the burner.
7.3 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.
7.4 Flame failure safety system
Your cooktop is equipped with a safety system that cuts
off the gas flow in case the flame extinguishes by
accident, (i.e. because of a strong draft or high amount of
spillage), preventing an escape of unburned gas.
This system requires that the knob has to be pressed in
completely for 2-3 seconds until the thermocouple is
heated up by the flame and keeps the gas flowing.
7.5 Normal operation - electronic ignition
The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light the burners.
There is no pilot light. Each burner has its own igniter. All
igniters are activated when a control knob is pushed.
CAUTION
To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance,
ensure grates are installed exactly per installation
instructions and not backwards or upside down.
The igniter should be clean and dry for proper operation.
¡ Avoid getting water or food on the igniter.
¡ If the igniter is wet or soiled, it may spark without
igniting the burner, or even spark continuously when a
flame is present.
Note: If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn
the burner off. Check to see that the burner cap is
positioned correctly → Page 14 . Check that the igniter is
clean and dry. Wait at least 5 minutes before igniting the
burner again. If a burner still fails to ignite, see "Before
Calling for Service".
7.6 Before first use
Before using your new griddle, wash it in hot, soapy water,
rinse and dry.
7.7 Getting the most out of your appliance
Cooking suggestions for best results
¡ Boil water in covered pot on High using largest burner
for best results. If water boils over, turn to a lower
setting.
¡ When melting chocolate or butter, use smallest burner
with a water bath for best results.
¡ When simmering, bring food to a boil first. Stir well to be
sure all the food is boiling, then cover and reduce the
flame to the desired setting to simmer.
¡ There should be steam and slight quivering of the
liquid's surface while simmering.
¡ Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking temperature
and heat food faster.
¡ Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob
should be turned to a lower or higher setting.
¡ It is normal to stir food occasionally.
¡ Center the pan over the burner before turning the
burner on.
¡ Use proper cookware.
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