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The cast-iron hob
(8)
The yellow power indicator light (8) is illu-
minated as soon as at least one of the solid
plates or the oven is switched on. It will switch
off again when
all
of the solid plates
and
the
oven are switched off.
The right cookware
d2
d1
The best thing to use is cookware for elec-
tric hobs
– with sufficient base thickness, e.g. enam-
elled steel pans with a thickness of 2-3
mm and stainless steel pans with a thick-
ness of 4-6 mm.
– of a size that corresponds to the size of
the solid plates. The d1 diameter is always
provided as a pan and pot size. d2 base
diameter is always around 2 cm smaller.
– such as energy-saving and time-saving
steam pressure cookers. The relatively
high purchase costs are quickly recovered.
– like steel pots and pans. Coated cookware
must not be scratched on the inside and
also must not be overheated.
– Only use cookware with a smooth, even
base. Dented pans are not suitable.
– Use only pots with clean and dry bases.
This will avoid damage to the hob.
Cooking and energy-saving
tips
Con-
troller
posi-
tion
1)
Application / Examples
½
Gentle boiling / keeping warm, for
soaking rice
1
Boiling most dishes, for soups and
vegetables
1 ½
Gentle roasting / intense further
cooking for breaded items
2
Normal roasting e.g. roast potatoes
2½ Intense frying for quick stir-frying
3
Searing and parboiling, for potatoes,
braised meat
1)
For smaller quantities ½ level lower, for
larger quantities ½ level higher.
– To sear and parboil food, always select the
highest setting.
