The Cooktop; Cooktop - Bosch HGS246UC Use And Care Manual

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
use,
* Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and
Care Manual information prior to operating.
Seamed 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.
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WARNING: To prevent flare-ups do not use [
the cooktop without a[[ burner caps and a[[
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burner grates properly positione&
Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)
Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Front Rear
Natural Gas 9100 12500 15000 5500
Propane 7500 11000 15000 5000
Right Side Burner - Side View
Burner Grate
-- Burner Cap
-- Burner Base
Cooktop
-- Ignitor
Orifice
-- Ignitor
Burner Caps
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Hake sure the
burner cap is completely seated into the burner base
before attempting to light the burner. [f the burner cap
is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.
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.
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Left Side
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Right Side
WARNING: All burner grates and burner caps
must be properly positioned on the cooktop
whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet
on the grates must be placed into the corre-
sponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a
grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.
Cooking Chart
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:
Uses Heat Settings
Bringing water to a boil High
Pan frying, sauteing, Medium High
browning meat, deep fat
frying
Most frying, eggs, Medium
pancakes, slow boil
Finish cooking covered Medium Low
foods, steaming
Melting butter and Low
chocolate
Tomato sauces, soups, Sim (Simmer)
stews, keeping foods warm
A range of heat settings are listed because the
actual setting depends on:
!) 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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