Bosch Bosch Cooktop (5060003838_C)

Yes, the cooktop can be operated without the mTwisT dial. Turn off the Panel Lock, touch the element pad for the desired element, choose the Pot Sizing pad if using a dual element, then repeatedly touch the element pad until the desired heat setting is displayed. (Page 6)

If the mTwisT dial is removed from the cooktop while it is operating, the elements will turn off and the controls become locked — this is known as panel lock. The cooktop cannot be used again until the dial is replaced, and you must then touch and hold the Panel Lock pad for three seconds to unlock the controls. (Page 4)

The cooktop is covered by a 12-month standard limited warranty from the Date of Installation against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. An extended limited warranty covers the electric heating elements, controls, and ceramic glass for defects in materials from month 12 through month 60 from the Date of Installation, though labor, transportation, and shipping costs are excluded during the extended period. (Page 12)

People wearing electronic implants such as a pacemaker or insulin pump should not carry the mTwisT control knob in their pockets, as it is highly magnetic and may affect some implants. Persons with electronic implants should keep the control knob at least four inches away from the implant at all times. (Page 2)

Touch and hold the Panel Lock pad for three seconds; a light above the pad will stay lit when the panel is locked. To unlock, touch and hold the Panel Lock pad again for three seconds until the light disappears. Note that the cooktop cannot be locked while a surface element is operating. (Page 6)

The cooktop comes packaged with a Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions, Cooktop Cleaning Creme, a Razor Blade Scraper, Mounting Brackets, a Registration Card, Foam Tape Seal, and a Magnetic Dial. These items are included to help with initial setup, cleaning, and operation. (Page 2)

Remove all packing materials and literature from the cooktop surface, then wipe it with a clean, damp sponge and dry. Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme packaged with the cooktop and buff with a clean cloth. Note that a slight odor during the first several uses is normal and will disappear. (Page 4)

The cooking surface will hold heat and remain hot for up to 25 to 30 minutes after the elements have been turned off. A letter 'H' will appear above the element touch pad as a hot surface indicator, remaining on until the cooking area has cooled to a safe-to-touch temperature. (Page 4)

Excessive cycling is caused by several conditions: the base of the pan is warped and not making full contact with the heating surface, the pan is too small for the element, the pan has boiled dry, or the pan material is a poor heat conductor. The temperature limiter operates automatically to protect the glass ceramic surface from extreme high temperatures, so some cycling is always normal. (Page 11)

Avoid glass cleaners containing ammonia or chlorine bleach, caustic cleaners like oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, metal scouring pads, soap-filled scouring pads, powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach, and flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40. These products can permanently etch, stain, or scratch the cooktop surface. (Page 9)

Dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products, milk, and melted plastic or foil require immediate removal using the razor blade scraper, even while the surface is hot. Hold the scraper at a 30-degree angle and push the soil off the heated area, taking care not to gouge or scratch the glass. After the surface cools, remove the residue and apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme. (Pages 9–10)

People wearing electronic implants such as a pacemaker or insulin pump should not carry the mTwisT dial in their pockets, as it is highly magnetic and may affect some implants. Persons with electronic implants should keep the control knob at least four inches from the implant at all times. (Page 2)

Yes, the cooktop can be operated without the mTwisT dial by using the touch pads directly. After turning off the Panel Lock and selecting the desired element pad, repeatedly touch the element pad until the desired heat setting is displayed. To turn off an element without the dial, touch the element pad until '0' is displayed, or use the Power Off pad for all elements. (Page 6)

The cooktop carries a 12-month standard limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the date of installation. An extended limited warranty covers the electric heating elements, controls, and ceramic glass for defects in materials from the 12th through the 60th month after installation, though labor and shipping costs are excluded during the extended period. The warranty applies only to the first purchasing owner and is not transferable. (Page 12)