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Operating the appliance
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Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching the hob on and off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
To switch on: Touch the
#
symbol. An audible signal
sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the
hotplate indicators
‹
light up. The hob is ready to use.
To switch off: Touch the
#
symbol until the indicator
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled
down sufficiently.
Notes
■
The hob will automatically switch itself off if all
hotplates have been switched off for more than
20 seconds.
■
The settings are stored for 4 seconds after the hob
has been switched off. If you switch the hob back on
during this time, the hob will operate using the
stored settings.
■
The maximum output of the hob depends on the
type of mains connection used. In order not to
exceed the maximum output limit, the hob
automatically distributes the power available
between the hotplates that are switched on.
The output of a hotplate can be temporarily
decreased to below the setpoint while the Power
Management function is active.
Setting a hotplate
Set the required heat setting using symbols
ò
to
ê
.
Heat setting
ò
= lowest setting.
Heat setting
ê
= highest setting.
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This
intermediate setting is marked in the control panel with
the
Ø
symbol.
Notes
■
To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power.
■
In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Touch the
ø
symbol for the required hotplate.
The
‹
symbol lights up and the
¬
symbol
underneath.
2.
Then select the required heat setting from the
settings range.
The heat setting is set.
Changing the heat setting
Select the hotplate and then set the required heat
setting in the control panel.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and set it to
‹
in the programming
panel. The hotplate turns off and the residual heat
indicator appears.
Notes
■
If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has
elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
■
If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before
switching on the hob, it will be detected within
20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the
hotplate will be selected automatically. Once
detected, select the power level within the next
20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one
will be detected when switching it on.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
■
When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
■
Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
■
When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
for a good cooking result.
■
After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
serve the food.
■
To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
■
Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the
nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used
to set the optimum cooking time.
■
For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
■
To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
■
Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
gloves.
■
You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section
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