9
Power level
The power of each cooking zone may set to nine
di
ff
erent levels.
The following table lists the examples of use for each
individual levels.
Power level
Suggested use
0
The zone is switched o
ff
, making use of
the remaining heat
1 - 2
Keeping the food warm, slow simmering
of smaller quantities (minimum level)
3
Slow simmering (after a high
-
powered
initial heating up)
4 - 5
Slow simmering (after initial heating up)
of larger quantities of food, frying larger
chunks
6
Frying, browning
7 - 8
Frying
9
Initial level for heating up at the
beginning of cooking / frying, frying
A
Automatic rapid heat
-
up power level
P
Especially powerful setting for extremely
large quantities of food (for rear
hotplates only)
Power saving advice
• When purchasing a pan, note that the diameter
indicated on the pan often refers to the diameter of
the upper side, or lid, which is often larger than the
pan bottom diameter.
• Pressure cookers that make use of high pressure in a
tightly sealed container are particularly economical,
as they save both time and power. Furthermore,
shorter cooking time means more vitamins are
retained in the food.
• Make sure there is always enough liquid in a pressure
cooker as an empty pot on the cooking zone may
result in overheating and damage to both the pot and
the cooking hob.
• If possible, always cover the pots with a suitably sized
lid.
• Use cookware that corresponds to the quantity of
the food you are preparing. Cooking in a large, only
partly
fi
lled pan, will consume much more energy than
required.
