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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show
those which are still hot. Avoid touching them when this
indicator is lit.
Although the hob is switched off, the indicator
œ
or
•
will
remain on for as long as the hotplate is hot.
If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off, the
indicator
œ
or
•
and the selected power level will appear
alternately.
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 switch on: press the
%
symbol. The main switch indicator
and the hotplate selection indicators light up. The hob is ready
for use.
To switch off: press the
%
symbol. The main switch indicator
and the hotplate indicators turn off. The hob is switched off. The
residual heat indicator will remain lit until the hotplates have
cooled down sufficiently.
Note:
The hob turns off automatically when all of the hotplates
are off for more than 15 seconds.
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
Á
or
$
symbol on the hotplate.
Indicator
‹
.
‹
will come on.
2.
Then press the required power level symbol.
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 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.
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently
