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Basic operation
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5.4 Cooking zone
Before you start cooking, check whether the size of the
cookware fits the cooking zone that you want to use for
cooking:
Area
Cooking zone type
Flex Zone
→
Single-circuit cooking zone
5.5 Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking
zone. Do not touch the cooking zone if the residual
heat indicator is lit.
Display
Meaning
The cooking zone is hot.
The cooking zone is warm.
6 Basic operation
6.1 Switching on the hob
▶
Touch .
An audible signal sounds. The symbols for the
cooking zones and the currently available functions
light up. . . lights up next to the cooking zones.
a
The hob is ready for use.
ReStart
▶
If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of
switching it off, the hob operates with the settings
that were previously set.
6.2 Switching the hob off
▶
Touch until the displays go out.
a
All cooking zones are switched off.
Note:
If all of the cooking zones are switched off for
longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically
switched off.
6.3 Setting the power level in the cooking
zones
The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are dis-
played from to with intermediate values. Select the
best power level for the food and the planned cooking
process.
1.
Touch the
symbol for the cooking zone you re-
quire.
a
The . display gets brighter.
2.
Select the required power level in the settings area.
a
The power level has been set.
Note:
If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or
the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes.
After a certain period of time, the cooking zone
switches itself off.
QuickStart
▶
If you place cookware on the hob before you switch
it on, the cookware is detected when you switch on
and the corresponding cooking zone is selected
automatically. Select the power level in the next 20
seconds, or the hob switches itself off.
Changing the power level and switching off the
cooking zone
1.
Select the cooking zone.
2.
Select the required power level in the settings range
or set it to . .
a
The cooking zone's power level changes or the
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.
6.4 Cooking tips
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When heating up puree, cream soups or thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
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To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
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When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power
level as soon as you see steam escaping. The
cooking result is not affected by the steam escap-
ing.
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After cooking, place a lid on the cookware until you
serve the dish.
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To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
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Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients
will be lost. The kitchen timer enables you to set the
optimal cooking time.
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Ensure that the oil does not smoke.
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To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after
the other.
¡
Some items of cookware may reach high temperat-
ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore
use oven gloves.
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You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking under
→
Cooking recommendations
The table shows which power level (
) is suitable for
which food. The cooking time (
) may vary de-
pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of
the food.
