Operating the hotplate
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9 Operating the hotplate
You can find out everything you need to know about
operating your hotplate here.
9.1 Switching the hob on and off
Switch the hob on and off using the main switch .
If you switch the appliance back on again within
four seconds after switching off, the hob starts up with
the previously stored settings.
Switching on the hob
▶
Touch .
An audible signal sounds and the display beside
it lights up.
a
The hob is ready for use.
Switching off the hob
▶
Touch until the displays go out.
The residual heat indicator lights up until the cook-
ing zones have cooled down sufficiently.
a
All cooking zones are switched off.
Note:
The hob switches off if all cooking zones have
been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
9.2 Setting the cooking zones
Select the required power level in the settings range.
Performance level
Lowest performance level
Highest performance level
Every power level has an intermediate setting. This is
marked in the control panel with the symbol.
Notes
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In order to protect the appliance's electronic parts
from overheating or surge currents, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power level.
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In order to prevent the appliance from producing ex-
cess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power level.
Selecting the cooking zone and power level
1.
Touch to select the cooking zone.
a
The display lights up and the symbol lights up
underneath it.
2.
Select the required power level in the settings
range.
a
The power level has been set.
Notes
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If you place cookware on the cooking zone before
you switch the hob on, and you touch , the cook-
ware is detected 20 seconds later. The cooking
zone is selected automatically. If the cookware is
detected, select the power level within 20 seconds,
otherwise the cooking zone switches itself off.
If you place several items of cookware down and
switch on the hob, only one item of cookware is de-
tected.
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If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain period
of time, the cooking zone switches itself off.
Changing the power level and switching off the
cooking zone
1.
Select the cooking zone.
2.
Select the required power level in the settings area
or set it to .
a
The cooking zone's power level changes or the
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.
9.3 Cooking tips
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When heating up puree, cream soups or thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
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To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
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When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power
level as soon as you see steam escaping. The
cooking result is not affected by the steam escap-
ing.
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After cooking, close the cookware until you serve
the dish.
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To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
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Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients
will be lost. The kitchen timer enables you to set the
optimal cooking time.
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Ensure that the oil does not smoke.
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To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after
the other.
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Some items of cookware may reach high temperat-
ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore
use oven gloves.
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You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking under
→
Cooking recommendations
The table shows which power level (
) is suitable for
which food. The cooking time (
) may vary de-
pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of
the food.
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