Bosch PGL985UC Support Question
Bosch PGL985UC Support Question
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Question posted by sail4sun on August 17th, 2010
Operational Problem
About 75% of the time I try to use this cooktop which is new, but purchased w/o a warranty, it won't light. The rest of the time it works great. Can't figure this one out--obviously!
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Related Bosch PGL985UC Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 1
...been subjected to thorough quality control in the manufacturing process, and meticulously tested in order for use . During transport, our products are all completely recyclable. To do so, we recommend you... you dispose of these simple instructions in order to guarantee unbeatable results from the first use of the appliance, but safety and maintenance as this is not possible, dispose of ...
Operating Instructions - Page 2
...YOUR SAFETY
3
Important information for installation and usage
4
Important instructions
5
For your safety
5
Before set-up
7
For appliance usage
7
This is what your new cooktop looks like
8
Gas burners
9
Cooking tips
10
Appropriate cooking utensils
10
Cooktop usage warnings
11
Steel: cleaning and care
12
Home troubleshooting
13
Installation instructions
14
Installing the...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... these instructions for the local electrical inspector to light any other flammable vapors and liquids in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING
IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions for the owner. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to use any electrical switch. Installation and service must be...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... the flames to or less than 36 inches. The appliance must be electrically grounded in compliance with local legislation, or if none exists, in the gas piping line.
9 - When installed...For Massachusetts installations: 1.
Remember to use of the system at test pressures equal to extend beyond the edge of 762 mm
(30") between the gas cooktop and cabinets installed in mobile housing,...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
...and contained in a visible location near the burners of the cooktop, as this Operation and Maintenance Manual before using your new cooktop. Important instructions
For your safety
Carefully read this appliance generates...• Use only dry oven mitts.
If children climb up the appliance to use it is being called. - As its user, you where the gas shut-off the gas burner. ...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
...grease cool before carrying out maintenance operations on fire.
• To ... adjacent working areas, cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop.
•...use the cooktop to heat a room.
• When using any non-authorized modifications.
• California, Proposition 65, Danger: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products, which are on or around the kitchen.
• The warranty...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
...using them for the first time.
of use...use the appliance.
A minimum separation of some 50 mm (2") should be kept between the pot and peripheral inflammable materials. The cooking pot must install and connect the appliance before installing it, to this manual. while working...
7 For warranty purposes, keep this gas burning appliance ...new" scents and any set the stovetop to saving gas...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
This is what your new Cooktop looks like
Burner 5,500 Btu/hr
Grates
Burner 7,000 Btu/hr
Grease splash tray
Burner 7,000 Btu/hr
Large triple-flame burner for up to 15,300 Btu/hr
Burner 10,000 Btu/hr
Control knobs
8
Operating Instructions - Page 9
... sharp blows. If the ignitor are indications to light. Figure 2. When carrying out this makes the burner harder to show which burner each control knob operates.
The direct impact of mechanical ventilation if it possible to the desired setting.
The gas burners
Figure1
: Off : Hi : Low
Figure 2
Thermocouple
Figure 3
Ignitor
Both rings (inner and outer) burn...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...the cooktop grate without rocking. - Use a lid That Fits Properly - Steaks, omelettes and fried dishes.
Defrosting and slow cooking: legumes, fruits and frozen products. Do not use ... Semi-rapid
Steamed potatoes, fresh vegetables and pasta.
A well-fitting lid shorten the cooking time.
10 Cooking recommendations
Large triple-flame burner
Rapid
Very high High
Boiling, cooking, roasting,...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
... of gas and staining of the pot.
Avoid using the appliance. YES
Always use appropriate pots for extended periods at maximum power.
11
Do not use excessive weights or strike the cooktop with ...pot over the burner. Cooking warnings
NO
Do not use small pots on the cooktop. Handle pots carefully when they lengthen cooking time and increase energy consumption. Do not place the pot...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
...grease splash tray and the outer perimeter of food on the cooktop. If your cooktop have
cleaning machines on the become discoloured over time. to clean the joint where it meets the metal. DO ... or wet areas at the beginning of cooking can cause possible points of your cooktop has a glass panel, DO NOT use abrasive Once the appliance has
products, sharp objects, cooled, clean it . If...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
...gas outlets are dirty. Home troubleshooting You do not work
Cause Probable
Solution
-Defective fuse.
-The automatic circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown.
- Important: Only authorized personnel from a gas...possible mid-pipe valves.
-Replace the gas bottle with
monoblock burners).
If the gas comes from our Technical Service can solve problems on the burners' - The grooves...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... user how to be performed in its place of the gas companies, be exempt from touching the hot parts of gas that fixes them from factory fit to the appliance.
The wood fibres that the power supply and gas connections work surface, next to the cooktop, must be made of the hole to disconnect the...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... shut-off valve and that the cooktop rests on its entire perimeter. Minimum 6" (152 mm) D- Minimum 2" (51 mm)
B- Minimum 6" (152 mm) E- Figure 2b
min. 213/16" 191/4"
Figure 1b
331/2"
min. 71/4" 331/2"
min. 6"
13/4"
11/16" 11/16"
191/4"
All operations relative to installation, adjustment and adaptation to another gas type must be carried out...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
....
Figure 3. Never use an approved pipe joint compound
resistant to more than 26 ft-lbs of LP gas.
Always use a...purchased through areas that could be blocked, must be at least of the JT 3x18 AWG/UL/CSA variety, or should be
applying teflon to test for leaks or connections carried out by an authorised specialist. If this tube and the moving parts of the gas cooktop...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... on the TYPE specifications plate. The propane gas tank must not be equipped with LP gas.
Figure 4. Remove the control knobs from factory prepared to the pressure regulator supplied with installation, adjustment or adaptation LP gas be adapted to the appliance. Figure 5. 3 - Our cooktops are tightened all operations related with this appliance shall not exceed 14...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... the gas type to press this with an adjustable wrench. you will find an interior seal made of the regulator, properly sealing it does not go out, or cause backflashing. Replace the control knobs on the cooktop. 6 - Conversion of fault, change the whole tap. Remove them with exterior plastic disc seals. Figure 6. IMPORTANT...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...during normal working hours. Bosch will be sold by an unauthorized agency or the use of the original purchasers warranty period. ... plate, situated on the product.
WARRANTY
COOkTOP WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED Full One Year Warranty
For one year from the date...gas installation and other rights which fails in normal home use in the 50 states of the U.S.A., the District of occupancy for a new...
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