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4.3.1 Suitable cookware
INFO The heating and heat through time for the base
of the cookware as well as the cooking results
are significantly influenced by the structure and
material of the cookware. Cookware with a thick
base ensures more even heat distribution.
Cookware with this symbol is suitable for gas
cooktops.
Suitable cookware is made of:
Q Q
Copper
Q Q
Stainless steel
Q Q
Aluminium
Q Q
Cast iron
X X
Adhere to the dimensions in the table:
Burner position Recommended pan
diameter
Minimum pan
diameter
Normal burner 140-200 mm 120 mm
High-power burner 180-240 mm 160 mm
Tab. 4.2 Pan diameters
4.3.2 Power levels
The power output of gas cooktops results in food
being quickly heated. A slight adjustment is needed
in comparison to conventional cooking systems when
selecting the power level in order to avoid burning food.
Activity Power levels
Keeping cooked meals warm
1
–
2
Browning chopped vegetables, fried eggs, veal,
poultry
3
–
5
Grilling prawns, corn on the cob, schnitzel, beef,
fish or burgers
5
–
7
Bringing large amounts of liquid to the boil,
searing steaks
8
–
9
Heating water
ßp
Tab. 4.3 Recommendations for power levels
The specifications provided in the table are standard
values.
Unit Display Meaning
Control knob
display
1
-
9
Power levels
ßp
Power setting
A
Automatic heat up function
t
Short-time timer function (egg
timer)
H
Residual heat display: Cooking
zone is switched off but still hot
(temperature > 60° C)
L
Childproofing feature
1 1
Pause function
v
Heat retention level
C
Configuration menu
0
Cooktop switching off
E
...
Error message (see
Troubleshooting chapter)
Tab. 4.1 Meaning of display
Knob operation
All the cooking zones are controlled using a control knob.
By turning the knob ring and pressing the touch surface,
the power levels and functions for the relevant cooking
zone are controlled (see Operation chapter).
4.3 Functional principle
If a cooking zone is switched on, the flame generates
heat, which directly heats the base of the cookware. The
gas flame is controlled by a highly accurate electronic
gas control system (E-gas system). Among other things,
servomotors are used to accurately control each
gas burner. These servomotors calibrate themselves
from time to time and typical humming noises can be
heard that are totally normal and do not constitute a
malfunction.
The advantage of this electronic gas control system is the
optimum, repeatable heat regulation, which means that
the selected power levels are identical in every cooking
session. In addition, a clean, constantly increasing flame
is formed at every power level. Furthermore, if necessary,
it can be automatically reignited. This control ensures that
the numerous operating functions of the cooktop can be
adjusted using the control knobs. The power is controlled
via power levels 1 – 9 and P.