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The hotplates
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each
hotplate.
If
•
appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used,
for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking
chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display
changes to
œ
. The display remains lit until the hotplate has
cooled sufficiently.
Setting the hob
This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Switching the hob on and off
You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls.
When the hob is switched on, the heat setting display lights up.
Setting a hotplate
Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate
controls.
0 = hotplate off
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting
Heat setting 9 = highest setting
There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This
is identified by a dot.
Note:
Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching
on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest
setting.
Table of cooking times
The following table provides some examples.
Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the
type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore
possible.
For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.
Stir thick liquids occasionally.
Hotplate
Activating and deactivating
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Single-circuit hotplate
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Dual-circuit hotplate
Touch the
ð
symbol
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Extended cooking zone
Touch the
î
symbol
When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.
When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again
Ongoing cooking
setting
Ongoing cooking
time in minutes
Melting
Chocolate coating
Butter, honey, gelatine
1-1.
1-2
-
-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)
Milk**
Heating sausages in water**
1-2
1.-2.
3-4
-
-
-
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
2.-3.
2.-3.
10-20 min
20-30 min
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings
Fish
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce
4.-5.*
4-5*
1-2
3-4
20-30 min
10-15 min
3-6 min
8-12 min
* Ongoing cooking without a lid
** Without lid
*** Turn frequently
