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.
Turning the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off using the main switch.
To turn on: press the
%
symbol. A beep sounds. The indicator
located next to the main switch and the
‹
indicators of the
hotplates light up. The hob is ready for use.
To turn off: press the
%
symbol until the indicators go out. All
hotplates are turned off. The residual heat indicator will remain
lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.
Notes
■
The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates are
switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■
The settings are memorised for 4 seconds after the hob has
been turned off. If the hotplate is switched back on within this
time then the previous settings will be applied.
Setting 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
Ú
symbol in the programming zone.
Selecting the power level
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Press the
$
symbol for the desired hotplate.
The
‹
indicator lights up as well as the
¬
symbol below.
2.
Next, select the power level in the programming zone.
The power level has been set.
Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and then press the symbol for the desired
power level. To select an intermediate level, press the
Ú
symbol
that is between the power level symbols.
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.
Cooking guidelines table
The table below contains some examples.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir frequently.
Power level
Melting
Chocolate, chocolate coating
1-1.
Butter, honey, gelatin
1-2
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils)
1-2
Milk**
1.-2.
Sausages heated in water**
3-4
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
3-4
Frozen goulash
3-4
Slow cooking, simmering
Potato dumplings*
4.-5.
Fish*
4-5
White sauces (e.g., bechamel)
1-2
Whipped sauces (e.g., Bearnaise, Hollandaise)
3-4
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently
