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Cooking tips
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1.
Place suitable cookware on the pan support.
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2.
Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise to the power level you require .
To optimise ignition between the burner circuits,
when switching from power level 3 to power level 4
or a higher power level, the burner switches to max-
imum power for a short time.
a
The burner ignites automatically.
a
When the gas hob is switched on, this produces a
short sound caused by the gas supply opening. This
noise is normal.
8.4 Switching on the appliance after the
safety shut-off
Requirement:
The safety shut-off has switched off the
appliance after prolonged operation.
1.
Turn the control knob to 0.
2.
Switch the appliance back on again.
8.5 Switching on the simmer setting
With the simmer setting, the burner switches the gas
flame on and off. The simmer setting allows you to melt
chocolate or heat up delicate sauces, for example.
▶
Turn the control knob to .
a
The appliance is switched on or off for a duration of
10 to 50 seconds each time.
8.6 Switching off the appliance
▶
Turn the control knob to 0.
a
The appliance electronics shut off the gas supply.
a
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring
on the control knob slowly flashes until the appli-
ance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch.
8.7 Closing the appliance cover
Requirement:
The appliance cover is fitted.
1.
Allow the appliance to cool down.
2.
Turn over the pan support for the wok burner.
3.
Close the appliance cover.
9 Cooking tips
The values given in the recommended settings are only
a guide; you may need more or less heat depending
on the type and state of the food, as well as the size of
the pan and how full it is.
Fat and oil heat up quickly due to the high power level.
Fat can ignite and the food may burn.
9.1 Recommended settings
Your appliance is equipped with a step valve. You can
set the required setting from 1 to 12.
Power
level
Preparing meals
12
Heating: Water, clear soups
Blanching: Vegetables
10-12
Searing: Meat, wok dishes/pan-fried
dishes
Frying at high temperatures: Meat, pota-
toes
7-10
Simmering with the lid open: Liquids,
pasta
6-8
Baking: Flour-based food
Frying at medium temperatures: Chicken,
fish
Power
level
Preparing meals
4-6
Frying at low temperatures: Sausages,
onions, egg dishes
Heating: Vegetables, soups, stews
Deep-fat frying: Chips, baked items
Poaching with the lid open: Dumplings,
boiled sausages
3-4
Defrosting: Frozen food
Braising: Roulade, joints
Steaming: Vegetables
2-4
Simmering with the lid on: Soups, veget-
ables
Simmer
setting –
up to 3
Soaking: Rice, rice pudding, cereals
Simmer
setting
Melting, keeping warm: Chocolate, butter
9.2 Tips for using a wok
You can find tips for cooking with the wok here.
We recommend woks with a domed base. A high-qual-
ity wok can be purchased through the after-sales ser-
vice, from specialist retailers or online.
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