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Setting the Controls

1. Place pan on element.

2. Touch element pad for desired element. Display

will show a 0.

3. For single elements, proceed to step 4.

For dual or triple elements, touch POT SIZING pad.

The control defaults to largest size element.
Touch the POT SIZING element pad again to select a

smaller element. Touching the POT SIZING pad

repeatedly alternates between the element sizes.
When a dual element is selected, one light is

displayed above the corresponding element touch pad.
When a triple element is selected, 2 lights are

displayed above the corresponding element touch pad.

4.Turn the mTwisT dial to the desired setting.

To the right (clockwise) starts with heat setting 1 (low).

To the left (counterclockwise) starts with heat

setting 9 (high).

Turn the dial until the desired heat setting is
displayed.

Changing Heat Setting While Cooking

1. Touch element pad for element desired. Display will

show 0.

2. Turn dial. The first turn of the mTwisT dial will display

the current cook setting.

3. Turn dial left or right to new cook setting. The new

cook setting is displayed.

To Turn Off One Surface Element

1.Touch element pad for desired element.

2. Display shows 0. After 5 seconds the element shuts

off. The element shuts off right away if the pad is touched
a second time.

To Turn Off All Elements at the Same Time

1. Touch POWER OFF pad or remove mTwisT dial from

cooktop. Once removed, the cooktop controls are locked

after 10 seconds.

2. Replace mTwisT dial then touch and hold PANEL

LOCK pad for three seconds to unlock control.

Cooktop Function Pads

Power Off

Turns off all elements at the same time. The indicator light

above the POWER OFF pad is lit when at least one element

is on. The light will turn off when the POWER OFF pad is

touched or all elements are turned off.

Operating the Cooktop

General Operation of Cooktop

The range has touch pads and a magnetic dial to operate the

cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch pad, such as an

element or function pad, use the flat part of the finger and

touch the center of the pad. A beep will sound when touching

any of these pads.

Operation Without mTwisT Dial

The cooktop can be operated without the mTwisT dial.

1. Turn off Panel Lock (see next column).

2. Touch element pad for desired element. Display shows 0.

3. Choose the POT SIZING pad (if using dual or triple

element).

4. Touch element pad repeatedly until desired heat settting

is displayed.

Change Heat Setting

1. Select element pad for desired element.

2. Each touch of the element pad changes setting. Continue

touching repeadedly until desired heat setting is displayed.

Change Pot Size - (for dual and triple elements only)

1. Select element pad for desired element.

2. Touch POT SIZING pad for desired pad.

3. Touch element pad until desired heat setting is

displayed.

Turn Off Element

1. Touch element pad.

2. Touch element pad until 0 is displayed. For several

elements, select POWER OFF pad.

CAUTION

•

Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be

placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking;

aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent damage.

•

Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn when

in contact with a hot surface. Do not let these items come

in contact with the hot glass ceramic surface.

•

Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can permanently

damage the pan, the element and the cooktop glass.

Pot Sizing

Use this pad to choose the pot size on dual and triple

elements.

1.Touch element pad. Control defaults to larger element.

Dual or triple element light comes on above element pad

indicating large size is selected.

2.Touch POT SIZING pad to change to smaller element.

Dual or triple element light will turn off.

3.Turn mTwisT dial to desired heat setting. To change

element size for different size cooking pot when the

element is on:

1.Touch element pad. Display will show 0.

2.Touch POT SIZING pad to change element size chosen,

element turns off.

3.Turn mTwisT dial to desired heat setting.

Panel Lock

The panel lock is selected to prevent the cooktop from being

turned on, such as for cleaning. The elements will not

function when Panel Lock is turned on.

Setting Panel Lock

1.Touch and hold PANEL LOCK pad for three seconds. A

light above the pad stays lit when the panel is locked.

2.To unlock touch the PANEL LOCK pad and hold for three

seconds. The light above the pad will disappear.

The cooktop cannot be locked when a surface element is

operating. It is recommended to lock the cooktop

before cleaning.

Summary of Contents for HES242U

Page 1: ...odels HES242U HES245U HES246U HES247U HES252U HES255U HES256U PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING IMPORTANT Save these instructions INSTALLER Please leave these instructions with this un...

Page 2: ...e a safe reliable appliance Read all instructions carefully before using this range These precautions will reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire and injury to persons Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should y...

Page 3: ...tures 9 Operating the mTwisT Cooktop 11 The Oven Oven cut here Features 12 Oven Modes Bake and Convection Bake 13 Oven Modes Broil and Convection Broil 14 Oven Modes Convection Roast 15 Oven Modes Dehydrate 16 Selecting the Mode 17 Using the Timer s 18 Using Timed Cook 19 Using the Probe some models 20 The Warming Drawer 21 Care and Cleaning Cooktop 23 Oven 25 Self Help Maintenance Etc Cookware Se...

Page 4: ...ot use corrosive chemicals vapors or nonfood products in this appliance This type of range is specifically designed to heat or cook It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames Do not allow children to use thi...

Page 5: ...nge and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Have the installer show the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference WARMING DRAWER SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not store flammable materials in the warming drawer Use care when opening the warming drawer Open door slightly and let hot air or steam escape before removing o...

Page 6: ...n Fan and Element not visible 18 Probe Receptacle some models 19 Rack Positions 20 Door Gasket 21 Model Serial Plate 22 Bake Element not visible 23 Door Lock not visible 24 Oven Rack Back 25 Oven Rack Front 26 Broiler Pan 27 Warming Drawer 28 Warming Drawer Rack some models 29 Oven Vent GettingFamiliarwithYourRange OVEN RACK TELESCOPIC RACK some models PROBE some models WARMING DRAWER RACK some mo...

Page 7: ...re are two timers TIMER 1 AND TIMER 2 Each counts down the time in hours and minutes With less than 60 minutes remaining the timer also displays seconds Other Indicators and Features BEEP Signals that more information must be entered or confirms the receipt of an entry A Beep also signals the end of a program or an oven error DEFAULT SETTINGS The cooking modes automatically select the default temp...

Page 8: ...s 4 Touch TIME and the clock is now set Changing the Clock Time 1 Touch Time TIMER 1 will flash in display 2 Turn knob to select CLOCK 3 Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash 4 Turn knob to change hours 5 Touch TIME again and minute digits will flash 6 Turn knob clockwise or counter clockwise to change minutes 7 Touch TIME again and the clock is set Note To switch to a 24 hr clock see Select...

Page 9: ...play to show next feature To move through the feature menu slowlyturntheknobclockwise oneclickaftereachfeatureappears TIPS on Using Functions BEEPS To indicate when a mode is done 3 consecutive beeps will sound VOLUME decrease or increase loudness of control beeps TEMPERATURE FORMAT switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius TIME FORMAT 12 hr or 24 hr LOCK KEYS oven control pad lockout LANG...

Page 10: ...owlyuntildesiredlanguageisdisplayed 3 Touch START 4 Turn knob clockwise to select a different language 5 Touch START to accept a language change Changing the beep volume 1 Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu 2 Turnknob clockwiseslowly until VOLUMEis displayed 3 Touch START 4 Turn knob to select volume level Low Medium or High 5 Touch START BEEP VOLUME Thevolumeofthecontrolbeepcanbechanged from LOW softest...

Page 11: ... DisplayreadsSELECTFUNCTIONS SABBATH FEATURE Theovenwillbakefor48hoursbeforeautomaticallyturning off Oven or warming drawer cannot be operating to set the Sabbath Feature Setting the Sabbath Feature 1 Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu 2 Turn knob clockwise until SABBATH OPTION appears 3 Touch START BAKE will show in display and temperature will flash 4 Turn knob to set oven temperature 5 Turn oven ligh...

Page 12: ...rable material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if a pan or other object is dropped on it Never cook food directly on the glass Avoid placing a wok support ring trivet or other metal stand on the glass surface Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface it may scratch the glass Do not place wet pans on the glass surface Cooktop Features R...

Page 13: ...ight The area above the element touch pad being used will show the cook setting when the element is on See graphic above When the element is turned off the hot surface indicator comes on in this area See Hot Surface Indicator Light below Keep Warm Each element has a keep warm setting to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures To set Keep Warm feature 1 Touch element pad for desired element 2...

Page 14: ...mTwisT Dial The cooktop can be operated without the mTwisT dial 1 Turn off Panel Lock see next column 2 Touch element pad for desired element Display shows 0 3 Choose the POT SIZING pad if using dual or triple element 4 Touch element pad repeatedly until desired heat settting is displayed Change Heat Setting 1 Select element pad for desired element 2 Each touch of the element pad changes setting C...

Page 15: ... A beep will confirm that the oven is preheatedandtheselectedoventemperaturewillbedisplayed Pan Placement Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven If baking more than one pan on a rack allow at least 1 to 1 of air space around the pan When baking four cake layers at the same time place pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other Do not place food...

Page 16: ...ncovered pans such as cookie sheets without sides Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack The Convection Bake mode is well suited for baking large quantities of food on multiple racks It can be used to prepare cookies pies cupcakes pastries breads snack foods and appetizers among other items Baking is cooking with dry heated air Both the upper and lower element cycle to maintain the oven ...

Page 17: ...fats and oils away from the cooking surface to prevent smoking and spattering Salt after cooking ALWAYS BROIL WITH THE DOOR CLOSED ALWAYS CONVECTION BROIL WITH THE DOOR CLOSED Note The only heat setting for the Convection Broil setting is High Convection Broil Chart Broil Chart d n a d o o F s s e n k c i h T k c a R n o i t i s o P l i o r B g n i t t e S l a n r e t n I p m e T F e m i T 1 e d i...

Page 18: ... v O p m e T F g n i t s a o R e m i T b l r e p n i m p m e T l a n r e t n I F f e e B t s a o R b i R 6 4 5 2 3 2 3 5 2 2 3 8 2 e r a r d e m 5 4 1 m u i d e m 0 6 1 t s a o R e y E b i R s s e l e n o b 6 4 5 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 3 7 2 e r a r d e m 5 4 1 m u i d e m 0 6 1 e y E p m u R n i o l r i S p i T s s e l e n o b 6 3 5 2 3 0 3 5 2 2 3 8 2 e r a r d e m 5 4 1 m u i d e m 0 6 1 n i o l r e d n...

Page 19: ...m o r f d e l e e p y l n i h t s e g n a r o 4 2 s l e e P 6 1 2 1 s e c i l S y r d l e e p e g n a r O e l t t i r b d n a s e c i l s e g n a r O d n a y r d e r a s n i k s s i t i u r f e l t t i r b t s i o m y l t h g i l s e l p p a e n i P s g n i r d e i r d l e w o T 3 1 9 d e n n a C 2 1 8 h s e r F e l b a i l p d n a t f o S s e i r r e b w a r t S y r d l e w o t d n a h s a W n i ...

Page 20: ...ch Temperature Turn the knob to select new Temperature and press START 9 Once cooking has been completed touch OFF to turn off oven Oven Operation Time The oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours 24 hours if the time format is set for 24 hour in the SELECTFUNCTION section HELPFUL TIP Selecting OFF when not in a setting up mode will stop oven function To back out of a current mode push OFF ...

Page 21: ... beep periodically as a reminder to set time Push OFF to exit the TIMER mode Selecting OFF when not in a setting mode will stop oven function CLEAR TIMER 1 CLEAR TIMER 1 CLEAR TIMER 1 CLEAR TIMER 1 CLEAR TIMER 1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 CUT HERE TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 0 00 00 00 00 00 AM 5 Turn knob to the right to increase by 1 hour increments or left to decrease by 1 hour increm...

Page 22: ...rogrammed cooking time the oven will automatically turn off Display will show TIME COOK END and the oven will beep Reminder beeps will sound for up to fifteen minutes until any pad is touched Note Remove food from oven immediately after cycle has finished to prevent overcooking Food left in the oven will continue to cook eveb after the cycle is complete To check the cooking time and stop time afte...

Page 23: ...for the probe is 135 F to 200 F 57 C to 93 C Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe A hot oven will impair your ability to easily connect the probe to the receptacle and into the meat Oven temperature can be set for 100 F up to 450 F 38 C up to 232 C INSERTING THE PROBE Insert the probe tip into the food item For meats insert the probe tip into the thickest part and not touch ...

Page 24: ...x5 H Utensil sizes 2 9 x 13 Pyrex 3 quart dishes side by side 2 9 1 2 x 15 Pyrex 4 quart dishes side by side 4 10 1 2 plates single or stacked 3 11 plates single or stacked Large 14 pizza in box Packaged Inside Drawer Reversible Rack some models Low Medium High WARMING DRAWER RACK some models 3 2 1 Contact your dealer to order a warming drawer rack The warming drawer has three settings Low Meduim ...

Page 25: ...serving dish while preheating drawer Add cooked hot food in cooking utensil or to heat safe serving dishes Foodmaybekepthotinitscookingcontainerortransferred to a heat safe serving dish Aluminum foil may be used to cover food Setting the Temperature Set Temp with Oven Control Warming drawer settings are Low Medium and High The temperatures range from 132 149 F on Low 150 180 F on Medium 181 to 200...

Page 26: ... marks that can occur on the counter level surface between uses Daily Cleaning Techniques 1 Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the Cooktop Cleaning Crème Exception Remove Dry Sugar Sugar Syrup Tomato Products and Milk immediately with the razor blade scraper See Care and Cleaning Chart next page 2 Wipe off spatters with a clean damp sponge or paper towel Rinse and dry Use white vine...

Page 27: ...ld abrasive Bon Ami Soft Scrub without bleach with a dampened paper towel Rinse and reapply creme Failure to remove metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult The minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface and cause stains Use undiluted white vinegar rinse and dry Recondition with Cooktop Cleaning Creme Remove boilovers and stains before using the cooktop agai...

Page 28: ...nd clean frame areaoutside gasket DO hand clean door area outside gasket DO hand clean 1 1 2 from rack guides to front of oven cavity Bosch ovens feature a self cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven During self cleaning the oven uses a very high temperature to burn away food soil and grease It is common to see smoke and or an occasional flame up during...

Page 29: ...Note In the Delayed Self Clean Mode the door latch is automatically activated when the display reads DELAYED CLEAN This ensures that the door cannot be opened while the oven interior is at high clean temp eratures The door lock symbol will appear in the display at this point When the lock symbol appears in the display gently pull on the door to confirm that it is locked close Care and Cleaning Ove...

Page 30: ...ss cleaner Use Fantastik or Formula 409 to remove grease spatters and stubborn stains Painted Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik or Formula 409 to a clean sponge or paper towel and wipe clean Avoid using powdered cleansers steel wool pads and oven cleaners Porcelain Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice milk and tomatoes with a dry towel Do not use a moistened sponge towel on...

Page 31: ...ns may overhang the element area by 1 all around Tight Fitting Lids A lid shortens cooking time and water boils faster by holding the heat inside the pan Specialty pans such as griddles roasters pressure cookers woks water bath canners and pressure canners must have the same features as described above Use only a flat bottom wok Never place a support ring such as a wok ring or trivet on the cookin...

Page 32: ...ely 3 Flip lever on hinge toward you see Figure A 4 Close the door to approximately halfway open 5 Holding the door firmly on both sides using both hands pull the door straight out of the hinge slots Hold firmly the door is heavy See Figure B 6 Place the door in a convenient and stable location for cleaning Removing the Door Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before r...

Page 33: ...eating surface Base diameter of pan is too small for the size of the element Pan ingredients have boiled dry Material of pan is a poor heat conductor heat transfers too slowly This is normal with new cooktops and will disappear after several uses Check the power source to see if a fuse has blown or if the circuit breaker tripped Check power supply Cooktop panel is locked Touch and hold PANEL LOCK ...

Page 34: ...nd wait 5 minutes Turn breaker back on The oven should reset itself and will be operable Check the circuit breaker or fuse box to your house Make sure there is proper electrical power to the oven Make sure the oven temperature has been selected Check oven calibration Adjust calibration if necessary see Oven Temperature Offset Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack position Always reduce reci...

Page 35: ...nded with respect to such parts Other Conditions of the Limited Warranties The warranties provided in this Statement of Limited Warranty exclude defects or damage resulting from 1 use of the Range in other than its normal and customary manner commercial use of the Range shall not be deemed normal or customary 2 misuse abuse accidents or neglect 3 improper operation maintenance installation or unau...

Page 36: ...t notice Some models are certified for use in Canada BSH is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer BSH Home Appliances Corporation 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax use your fax handset and call 702 833 3600 Use code ...

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