7
Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.
Switching the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off using the main switch.
To switch on: press the
%
symbol. The main switch display and
the hotplate displays
$
light up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: press the
%
symbol. The main switch display and
the hotplate displays
$
turn off. The hob is switched off. The
residual heat indicator will remain lit until the hotplates have
cooled down sufficiently.
Note:
The range turns off automatically when all of the
hotplates are off for over 15 seconds.
Set the hotplate
Select the power level required with the 1 to 9 symbols.
Power level 1 = minimum power
Power level 9 = maximum power
Each power level has an intermediate level. This level is marked
with the
Û
symbol in the programming area.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Touch the
$
symbol for the required hotplate.
‹
.
‹
lights up in the display.
2.
Select the required heat setting in the control panel.
The heat setting is set.
Changing the heat setting
Select the hotplate and then touch the required heat setting in
the control panel. Touch the
Û
symbol in the control panel to
select an intermediate setting.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and then press the power level symbol 0.
Note:
If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time, the hotplate
switches off.
Cooking guidelines table
The table below contains some examples.
Cooking times depend on the power level, type, weight and
quality of the food. As such they are approximate.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
Power level
Cooking time
Melting
Chocolate, chocolate coating
1-1.5
-
Butter, honey, gelatin
1-2
-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils)
1.5-2
-
Milk**
1.5-2.5
-
Sausages heated in water**
3-4
-
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
3-4
15-25 min.
Frozen goulash
3-4
30-40 min.
Slow cooking, simmering
Potato dumplings*
4.5-5.5
20-30 min.
Fish*
4-5
10-15 min.
White sauces (e.g., bechamel)
1-2
3-6 min.
Whipped sauces (e.g., Bearnaise, Hollandaise)
3-4
8-12 min.
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently
