FUNCTIONS
COOKASSIST
The Cookassist button allows users to access a number of special features:
•
EasyCook
•
ProCook
•
FlexPro
In the right-hand manage functions display, you can navigate between the
special functions and select the option you want.
With the arrows,
you can scroll through the available options.
Use the button
to confirm your choice, and the double arrow
to
return to the previous menu.
EASYCOOK
This function allows you to select one of the pre-set functions which help
you to cook a range of different types of food in the best possible manner.
The hob assists the user by providing ideal conditions for heating and
seasoning the pot. It also provides instructions to be followed during the
different stages of cooking, in order to achieve optimum results.
To activate the EasyCook function:
1.
Press the Cookassist button.
2.
Select “EasyCook“ from the manage functions display and confirm.
COOKASSIST
EasyCook
3.
Select the
category of food
that you plan to cook and confirm.
SELECT FOOD
Vegetables
4.
Select the
cooking method
and confirm.
SELECT MODE
Grilling
Pan frying
Boiling
5.
Select the
cooking conditions
and confirm.
SELECT THICKNESS
Thick
Thin
6.
Four cooking zones will now be available. Place the pot in position,
ensuring that it is covering at least two of the reference points on the
surface of the hob.
The “Moka“ cooking mode is the only one which allows just one reference
point to be covered.
Below is an example of positioning for a number of accessories.
7.
Select the desired cooking zone from the left-hand display. An “A“ will
appear in the selected zone.
8.
In the right-hand display, the instructions to follow will appear (e.g.“Add
Oil“ or “Add food“). At the end of each stage, the user must confirm in
order to proceed with
cooking.
9.
If necessary, the pre-set power level can be changed at any time, using
the “+“ and “–“ buttons.
10.
When cooking is complete, press the “STOP“ button to turn off the
cooking zone. If multiple zones have been used during cooking, you
must first select the cooking zone you want to switch off.
Pasta
Boiling
Please note: The “EasyCook“ function can be activated even when one or
more cooking zones are already active.
To activate the EasyCook function for more than one cooking zone:
After activating the “EasyCook“ function for the first cooking zone, press
the Cookassist button again, and repeat the activation process for a new
cooking zone. Zones that are already active cannot be selected.
Please note: You can use up to 4 zones with the “EasyCook“ function, provided
that the power level setting selected allows for this.
The zones cannot be combined to form a larger area.
To cook traditionally when the EasyCook function is active:
When the “EasyCook“ function is active, you can select the cooking zone
that you wish to activate from the left-hand display, and set the power level
for this zone, before proceeding with using this in the normal way.
Selectable options
FOOD CATEGORY
COOKING METHOD
Meat
Grilling, pan frying, boiling
Fish
Grilling, pan frying, boiling
Vegetables
Grilling, pan frying, boiling
Sauces, gravies,
soups
Sauces (Tomato, creamy soups, bechamelle)
Soups (searing, no preheat)
Desserts
Custard, panna cotta, melted chocolate,
pancakes, rice pudding
Eggs
Fried eggs, omelette, boiling (boiled eggs, à
la coque), frittata, scramble
Cheese
Grilling, pan frying, fondue
Pasta and Rice
Boiling, pan frying, rice
Beverages
Simmering (milk), water (boiling, simmering),
moka
Custom
Boiling, grilling, pan frying, simmering,
melting
MAIN COOKING METHODS
(Each method may include additional options)
MELTING
To bring food to the ideal temperature for melting and to maintain the
condition of the food without risk of burning.
This method does not damage delicate foods such as chocolate, and
prevents them from sticking to the pot.
The rate of cooking can be adjusted at any time using the “+“ and “–“
buttons on the right-hand display.
SIMMERING
For slow-cook dishes and for slowly evaporating liquid, maintaining
the condition of the food without risk of burning. This method does not
damage food, and prevents it from sticking to the pot.
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