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Operation
Main power switch
Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry for
the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.
Turning the cooktop on
Touch the
On/Off
touch key until the indicator above the
main switch and the temperature level indicators
‹
next
to the heating elements turn on.
Turning the cooktop off
Touch the
On/Off
touch key. The __ indicator goes out.
The cooktop is switched off. The residual heat indicators
will remain on until the elements have cooled off
sufficiently.
Note:
The cooktop switches off automatically when all
the elements have been switched off for more than
20
seconds.
The residual heat indicator remains lit until the elements
have cooled down sufficiently.
•
/
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is displayed next to
the corresponding element symbol.
Setting the cooktop
This section will show you how to set the elements. The
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the number keys
1 to 9.
Heat level 1
= minimum power
Heat level 9
= maximum power
Each heat setting has an intermediate level. This level is
indicated by
.
in the element display and is set by
touching the
û
symbols between the number keys.
Selecting the heat level
The cooktop must be turned on.
1.
Select the desired element with by touching the
$
symbol on the control panel. In the element display
‹
and the __ indicator light up.
2.
Within the following 10
seconds, set the desired power
level using the number keys.
3.
To change the power level, select the element and set
the desired power level using the number keys. To set
an intermediate level touch the
û
symbols between the
number keys.
Turning off the element
Select the element and set the heat level to 0. The
element is turned off and the residual heat indicator is
displayed.
Notes
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If there is no cookware on the induction cooking zone,
the heat setting display blinks. After a while, the
cooking zone will switch itself off.
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If cookware has been placed on the cooking zone
before you turn on the cooktop, it will be detected
within 20 seconds after you have touched the main
switch and the cooking zone will be selected
automatically. Once detected, set the power level
within the next 20 seconds, otherwise the cooking
zone will turn off.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the cooktop
when it is switched on, only one piece of cookware is
detected.
Recommendations
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When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
▯
Set heat setting 8
to 9
for preheating.
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When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid and
the cookware.
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After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
serve the food.
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To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
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Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients
will be lost. The kitchen timer can be used to set the
optimum cooking time.
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For healthier cooking results, oil or grease should not
be heated until it smokes.
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To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
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Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food
is cooking. We recommend that you use pot holders.
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You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section
