Bosch NET8069UC, NET8069SUC, NET8669UC, NET8669SUC - Electric Cooktop Without Frame Manual

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Use and care manual (60 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance
2 Operation
3 Cleaning and maintenance
4 Troubleshooting
- 4.1 Normal behavior of your appliance
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6 Preventing material damage
- 6.1 Overview of the most common types of damage
  - 6.1.1 Stains
7 Environmental protection and energy-saving
- 7.1 Disposal of packaging
- 7.2 Saving energy
8 Disposal
- 8.1 Disposal of your old appliance
9 Customer Service
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

Bosch NET8069UC, NET8069SUC, NET8669UC, NET8669SUC - Electric Cooktop Without Frame Manual

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

This Use and Care Manual covers several models. Your model may have some but not all of the features listed.

Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

The control panel image is representative. Your appliance may vary slightly.

Control panel

Touch keys

Touch keys are touch sensitive areas. Touch a symbol to activate the corresponding function.

Touch key	Function
1	Main switch
	Settings area
	Select single cooking zone
	Select dual cooking zone
	Select Bridge zone
clean lock/child lock	Wipe protection / Panel lock
boost	SpeedBoost® function
timer	Kitchen timer

Notes

Keep the controls clean and dry. Moisture can impair the function of the controls.
Do not place cookware close to the displays and sensors. The electronics may overheat.
When you touch several symbols at once, for example when food spills over, the settings will not change.

Displays

The displays show active settings and functions.

Display	Name
	Cooktop ready

Cooking zones

Here you can find an overview of the cooking zones available on your cooktop. Place the cookware on the cooking zone that best matches its size.

When a cooking zone is active, the corresponding displays light up.

Display	Name
	Power levels
	Residual heat indicator
	Indicated function active
	Cooking zone selected
	SpeedBoost® function active
	Dual cooking zone active
	Bridge zone active
	Timer value
	Timer indicator

Residual heat indicator

The cooktop is equipped with a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. The residual heat indicator lights up when a cooking zone is turned off. Do not touch the cooking zone when the residual heat indicator lights up.

Display	Meaning
	The cooking zone is hot. Tip: You can keep a small quantity of food warm or melt a chocolate coating.
	The cooking zone is hot.

The residual heat indicator automatically turns on after a power failure. The display lights up for approximately 30 minutes.

Refer to the overview of models and dimensions.

Symbol	Cooking zone	Function
	Single cooking zone	Only one cooking zone size is available.
	Dual cooking zone	Two cooking zone sizes are available. → "Using the dual cooking zone"
	Bridge zone	The bridge zone combines two cooking zones to a long griddle zone. → "Using the bridge zone" Note: Do not use cookware larger than 17" x 10" (430 x 250 mm).

Notes

The cooking zone regulates the temperature by switching the heat on and off. The heat may also switch on and off when on the highest power level.
- This protects components from overheating.
- The appliance is protected from electrical overload.
- Better cooking results are achieved.
For cooking zones with more than one heating element, the different sections of the cooking zone may turn on and off at different intervals.

Operation

Here you will find everything you need to know about operating your appliance.

Turning the cooktop on

Press .
- lights up in the cooking zone displays.

Turning the cooktop off

Press ⁠.
- The indicator above turns off.
- The displays turn off.
- The residual heat indicators remain lit until the cooking zones have cooled off sufficiently.

Note: The cooktop turns off automatically when all the cooking zones have been turned off for more than 20 seconds.

Cooking zone settings

In order to make settings on a cooking zone, the cooking zone has to be selected.

Set the desired power level for each cooking zone in the settings area.

Setting	Power level
1	lowest power level
9	highest power level
	Intermediate setting for all power levels The intermediate setting is displayed as a dot in the cooking zone display, for example. lights up when you set the intermediate level between power level and ⁠.

Setting the power level

Requirement: The cooktop is turned on.

Press to select the cooking zone ⁠.
- lights up in the cooking zone display.
- lights up under the cooking zone display.
Set the power level in the settings area ⁠2.

Press to set an intermediate level.

Changing the power level

Press to select the cooking zone.
Set the power level in the settings area.

Turning the cooking zone off

Press to select the cooking zone.
Select 0 in the settings area.

Note: You can also switch off the cooking zone directly by touching the cooking zone symbol for longer than 3 seconds.

Using the dual cooking zone

Requirement: The cooking zone is turned off.

Press to select the cooking zone.
- lights up in the cooking zone display.
Press once.
- lights up.
- Both rings of the dual cooking zone are selected.
Press again.
- turns off.
- The inner ring of the dual cooking zone remains selected.

Using the bridge zone

The bridge zone joins two individual cooking zones to one long griddle zone. This configuration is ideal for griddles and large pans.

Requirement: One of the two cooking zones that belong to the bridge zone is selected.

Press ⁠.
- lights up.
- lights up in both cooking zone displays. If you activate the bridge zone and you have already set a power level on one or both cooking zones, both cooking zones switch to power level ⁠.
- Both rings of the dual cooking zone are automatically activated.

Select one of the two cooking zones that belong to the bridge zone.
Set the desired heat level in the settings area.
To split the bridge zone, Press again. Setting the heat level to does not split the bridge zone.
- lights up in both cooking zone displays.

Recommended cooking settings

Here you can find recommendations on cooking and an overview of various dishes with suitable heat levels.

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.

Stews or liquids can heat up very quickly during cooking and may overflow or spatter, e.g. soups, sauces or drinks.

Note: Intermediate levels are indicated with a dot behind the number. Power level 2.5 is displayed as 2. in the cooking zone display as well as the cooking charts.

Melting
Type of food	Power level
Chocolate	1 - 2
Butter	1 - 2
Heating
Frozen vegetables, e. g. spinach	2. - 3.
Broth	7 - 8
Thick soup	1. - 2.
Milk¹	1 - 2
¹ Cook without lid
Simmering
Delicate sauce, e. g. Béchamel sauce	4 - 5
Spaghetti sauce	2 - 3
Pot roast	4 - 5
Fish¹	4 - 5
¹ Ongoing cooking without lid
Cooking
Rice, with double amount of water	2 - 3
Potatoes boiled in their skins, with 1-2 cups of water	4 - 5
Boiled potatoes, with 1-2 cups of water	4 - 5
Fresh vegetables, with 1-2 cups of water	2. - 3.
Frozen vegetables, with 1-2 cups of water	3. - 4.
Pasta, with 2-4 qt. water¹	6 - 7
Pudding²	1 - 2
Cereals	2 - 3
¹ Ongoing cooking without lid ² Cook without lid
Frying
Pork chop¹	5. - 6.
Chicken breast¹	5 - 6
Bacon	6 - 7
Eggs	5 - 6
Fish	5 - 6
Pancakes	5. - 6.
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)	8 - 9
Other, e. g. doughnuts (0.5 lb per serving)	4. - 5.

SpeedBoost®

With this function you can heat larger quantities of water faster than with power level 9. This function temporarily increases the top output of the selected cooking zone. The SpeedBoost® function is available on the cooking zone marked with ⁠.

Activating SpeedBoost®

Oil and fat heat up quickly with the SpeedBoost® function.

Overheated oil and fat may ignite.

Requirement: The outer ring of the dual cooking zone has to be activated to use this function. → "Using the dual cooking zone"

Press to select the cooking zone.
Touch boost.
- lights up in the cooking zone display.

Deactivating SpeedBoost®

If you do not deactivate the SpeedBoost® function, it turns off automatically after 20 minutes. The cooking zone continues operating with power level 9.

Press to select the cooking zone.
Press boost.
- goes out.
- The cooking zone switches to power level ⁠.

Kitchen timer

You can use the Kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes.

The Kitchen timer is independent from other settings and does not switch off a cooking zone.

You can also use the Kitchen timer when the cooktop is turned off or the panel lock is activated.

Setting the Kitchen timer

Boilovers can cause smoke and some foods and oils may catch fire if left on high temperature settings.

Press timer.
- and light up on the timer display.
Set the desired time in the settings area.
- The time starts to count down.
- When the time has elapsed, a beep sounds.
- and blink in the timer display.
Press timer to stop the signals. After 10 seconds the signals stop automatically.

Changing or canceling the kitchen timer

Press timer.
Set the desired time in the settings area.
To cancel the kitchen timer, set the time to ⁠ ⁠.

Panel lock

You can use the panel lock to prevent the cooktop from being turned on accidentally.

The panel lock may be turned on and off accidentally due to:

Activating the panel lock Requirement:
The cooktop is turned off.

Touch clean lock/child lock for 4 seconds.
- The indicator over clean lock/child lock lights up for 10 seconds.
- The control panel is locked.

Deactivating the panel lock

Touch clean lock/child lock for 4 seconds. a The control panel is unlocked.

Automatic panel lock

This function automatically activates the panel lock when you switch off the cooktop.

The automatic panel lock can be activated in the basic settings

Wipe protection

With this function you can avoid changing the settings while cleaning the control panel during cooking. This function does not lock the main switch. You can turn the cooktop off at any time.

Activating wipe protection

Touch clean lock/child lock.
- The indicator above clean lock/child lock lights up.
- After 30 seconds a beep indicates that the wipe protection is about to turn off.

Deactivating wipe protection

You can turn off the wipe protection manually.

Touch clean lock/child lock. a The indicator above clean lock/child lock goes out.

Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

Basic settings overview

Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and the preset factory settings.

Display	Function
	Panel lock – Manual 1 – Automatic – Function deactivated
	Signal tones – Confirmation signal and error signal are off. The main switch signal remains on. – Only error signal is on. – Only confirmation signal is on. – Confirmation signal and error signal are on 1.
	Duration of timer end signal – 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds – 1 minute
	Automatically activating cooking zone extensions when a cooking zone is selected. – Off – On 1 – Last selected setting before turning off the cooking zone.
	Time for setting a cooking zone after selection – Unlimited: The last selected cooking zone remains selected. You can adjust the settings without having to select it again 1. – Limited: You can adjust the settings for the selected cooking zone within 10 seconds. After 10 seconds you have to select the cooking zone again.
	Restore factory settings – Off 1 – Restore appliance to factory settings
¹ Factory setting

Changing the basic settings

Requirement: The cooktop is turned off.

Turn on the cooktop.
Within the next 10 seconds, touch timer for about 4 seconds.
- In the left display and flash alternately.
- In the timer display lights up.

Press timer repeatedly until the desired setting lights up in the left display.
Set the desired option in the settings area.
Press timer for about 4 seconds.

The setting is saved.
Tip: Press to leave the basic settings and turn off the cooktop.

Cleaning and maintenance

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

Cleaning agents

You can purchase suitable cleaners and glass scrapers from Customer Support or in our online shop www.boschhome.com/us/shop.

Tip: Bosch cleaners have been tested and approved for use on Bosch appliances. Other recommended cleaners do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.

Recommended cleaning agents

BonAmi®^{^[1]}
Soft Scrub®¹ (without bleach)

Unsuitable cleaning agents

Caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®¹. These cleaners may stain the cooktop surface.
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite®¹. These cleaners may scratch the cooktop surface and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS®¹. These cleaners may scratch the cooktop surface.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40®¹.

Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop

Clean Cooktop With Caution.

Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot; use only the glass scraper. The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.

Requirements

Wipe off splatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper towel.
Rinse and dry.
If a smudge remains use white vinegar.
Rinse and dry again.
Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaner with a clean paper towel or cloth and let it dry.
Buff the surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.

Cleaning the cooktop frame

For models with a metal frame follow these cleaning instructions.

Notes

For moderate to heavy soil, use BonAmi®^{^[4]} or Soft Scrub®¹ (no bleach).

Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth.
Rinse and dry.

Cleaning recommendations

Follow these cleaning instructions for removing common soiling.

The blade of the glass scraper is extremely sharp. You can cut yourself.

NOTICE:
Diamond rings may scratch the ceramic cooktop surface.

Type of soil	Recommendation
	REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. Failure to remove these substances immediately can permanently damage the ceramic cooktop surface. Remove the soil with the glass scraper while the cooktop surface is still hot. Use a new, sharp razor in the glass scraper.

Greasy spatters
Metal marks: iridescent stain	Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat metal marks immediately after the cooktop surface has cooled off. Failure to do so makes removal very difficult. If this does not remove the marks, clean the cooktop surface with a damp paper towel and a mild abrasive (Bon Ami®^{^[2]}, Soft Scrub®^{^[3]} without bleach).
Hard water spots	Hot cooking liquids may drip or spill on the cooktop surface. The minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface and cause stains. Remove boilovers and stains before using the cooktop again.
Surface scratches	Small scratches are common and do not affect cooking. They become smoother and less noticeable with daily use of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
¹ These marks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation or its affiliated companies.

Maintenance

This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning.

For best results, apply cooktop cleaning cream daily.

Troubleshooting

You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Improper repairs are dangerous.

The cooking zone heats up but the display does not work.

The cooktop switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point.

Issue	Cause and troubleshooting
No display information	The power supply has been disconnected. The appliance has not been connected as shown in the circuit diagram. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Make sure the appliance has been connected as shown in the circuit diagram. There is an electronics fault If the fault cannot be eliminated, call Customer Service.
All indicators are flashing	The control panel is wet or an object is covering it. Dry the control panel or remove the object.
	The electronics have overheated. The corresponding cooking zone has been switched off. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Touch any control element.
	The electronics have overheated. All cooking zones have switched off. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Touch any control element.
+ heat level and signal tone	There is hot cookware near the control panel. The electronics are at risk of overheating. Remove the cookware from the control panel.
and signal tone	There is hot cookware near the control panel. The cooking zone has switched off to protect the electronics. Remove the cookware from the control panel. Wait a few seconds. Touch any control element.
and cooking zones not heating	The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period of time without interaction. The automatic time limitation has been triggered. Touch any control element.
and cooking zones do not heat up	Demo mode is activated. Touch any touch field within the next 3 minutes.
A message with "D" or "E" appears on the display.	Operational fault Switch the appliance off and on again. If the fault was a one-off occurrence, the message disappears.

Normal behavior of your appliance

The following behavior is normal and does not constitute malfunction or issue.

Behavior	Cause
The reddish glow of the heat source appears uneven.	The cooktop regulates the cooking zone temperature by turning the heat source on and off. This means that the reddish glow of the heat source beneath the cooking zone may not always be visible. If you select a low power level, the heat source is frequently off; at higher settings it is seldom off. The source turns on and off even at the highest settings.
The cooktop makes a quiet humming sound during the heating phase.	You may hear a quiet hum when the heating elements are in the heating phase. The heating elements may glow with different levels of brightness. Depending on the angle from which you are looking at the heating element, this glow may be visible over the marked edge of the heating element. These are technical characteristics. They have no effect on quality and function.
The glass ceramic has uneven areas on the surface.	This is due to the nature of the material itself. Because of the mirror-like finish on the cooking surface, even extremely small bubbles less than 1 mm in diameter may be visible. These bubbles will not have any adverse effect on the operation of the cooktop nor on the durability of the glass ceramic cooking surface.
There is an uneven gap between the cooktop unit and the countertop.	This depends on the countertop that is present in the kitchen. For this reason, a flexible seal is provided around the entire cooktop unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.

Safety definitions

Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

General information

Intended use

Only a qualified electrician may connect appliances without plugs. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect connections. Please see the Statement of Limited Product Warranty

Only use this appliance:

Do not use the appliance:

Restriction on user group

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Safe use

When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable.

Overheated materials can cause fire or burns.

Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.

A fire could occur during cooking.

If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be certain that flammable materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or heating elements. They could catch on fire.

Cooking fires can spread if extinguished incorrectly.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE

Flames can be drawn into the ventilation system.

Cookware Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units.

Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves, should never be worn while using the appliance.

Controls may be operated unintentionally by spills covering the control panel.

The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

If the display does not work when a cooking area is heating up disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires.

Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.

Wait until it is cool.

Spills of hot food may cause burns.

This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.

Clean Cooktop With Caution.

Storage in or on Appliance - The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

This appliance is intended for normal family household use only.

Using this appliance other than for its intended use can cause fire or injury to persons.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.

Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, andyou already know how to operate it. - The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.

Liquid between the pot base and the cooktop may build up steam pressure. This may cause the pot to jump suddenly causing injury.

Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.

If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Do Not Cook on a Broken Cooktop - If the cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.

Child safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer, or storage drawer.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance or on the backguard of an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Do Not Leave Children Alone.

To avoid the risk of suffocation:

Proper installation and maintenance

In the event of a malfunction, it might become necessary to turn off the power supply.

To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the appliance, turn power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally.

Proper Installation - Improper installation or grounding can cause electric shock.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorized service provider or similar qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

Malfunctions can cause injuries.

Preventing material damage

NOTICE:
Cookware with rough bottoms scratch the glass ceramic surface.

Salt, sugar or grains of sand scratch the glass ceramic surface.

Overheating can damage the cookware or the appliance.

Hot cookware can cause the electronics to overheat.

When hard or sharp objects fall on the cooktop, they can cause damage.

Overview of the most common types of damage

Here you can find an overview of the most common types of damage and suggestions how to avoid them.

Stains

Cause	How to avoid
Boiled-over food	Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents	Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops.
Scratches
Cause	How to avoid
Salt, sugar and sand	Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough bases	Check the cookware.
Discolorations
Cause	How to avoid
Unsuitable cleaning agents	Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops.
Pot abrasion (e.g.aluminum)	Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters
Cause	How to avoid
Sugar, food with a high sugar content	Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection and energy-saving

Disposal of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

Saving energy

If you follow these tips, your appliance consumes less energy.

Select cookware with a base diameter that matches the cooking zone. Center the cookware on the cooking zone. Tip: For frying pans, cookware manufacturers usually state the top diameter of the cookware. The diameter of the pan base is usually smaller.

If you use cookware that is too small, energy is wasted. If the cookware is too large, much energy is used to heat up the cookware.

Close cookware with a fitting lid.

Only lift the lid when necessary.

Use a glass lid.

Use cookware with a solid flat bottom.

Use a cookware size that matches the amount of food you want to cook.

Cook with a small amount of water.

Select a lower power level as soon as possible. Select a suitable power level to continue cooking.

Use the residual heat of the cooking zone. For longer cooking times, turn the cooking zone off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Disposal

Disposal of your old appliance

Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recycled.

Information about current disposal methods can be obtained from your specialist dealer or local authority.

Customer Service

With any warranty repair, we will make sure your appliance is repaired by an authorized service provider using genuine replacement parts. We use only genuine replacement parts for all repairs.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty can be found in the Statement of Limited Product Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website. If you contact the Customer Service, you will need the model number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.

USA:
1-800-944-2904
www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop CA:
1-800-944-2904
www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support
www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories