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To make optimum use of the cooking zones, choose pans with diameters larger than the innermost
markings but smaller than the outermost markings.
If the diameter of the pan is smaller than the innermost marking, the induction heating will not work. The
zone will behave as if it had no pan on it.
Often the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pot or
pan. The diameter of the base (generally smaller) is more important.
Danger of burning.
Make sure that pans are placed centrally on the cooking zone. If a pan is placed only partially on a
zone, there is a risk that the handle could get very hot.
Power level range
Settings
Melting butter
Dissolving gelatine
1 to 2
Making milk puddings
2
Warming small quantities of liquid
Cooking rice
Defrosting frozen vegetables
Cooking pulses
3
Warming liquid and semi-solid foods
Making omelettes and lightly frying eggs
Steaming fruit
Cooking dumplings
4
Steaming vegetables, fish defrosting and reheating frozen food
5
Bringing large quantities of food to the boil, e.g. casseroles
Thickening custard and sauces, e.g. hollandaise
Gently frying eggs (without overheating the fat)
6
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish, vegetables
Frying pancakes etc.
7
Cooking stew
8
Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to the boil
9
These settings should only be taken as a guide.
The power of the induction coils will vary depending on the size and material of the pan. For this reason it
is possible that the settings will need to be adjusted slightly to suit your pans. As you use the hob, you will
get to know which settings suit your pans best.
The hob is equipped with electronic sensor controls which react to finger contact.
To operate the hob, touch the relevant sensor. Each time you touch a sensor, an audible tone sounds.
Take care to keep the control panel clean and do not place anything on top of it. The sensors may fail to
react or they could mistake the article or any dirt for a fingertip contact, thereby activating a function or
even causing the hob to switch off automatically (see “Safety switch-off”).
Never place hot pans on the sensors. The electronic unit underneath could get damaged
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