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Environmental protection
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Energy-saving tips
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Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When cooking
without a lid, considerably more energy is required. A glass
lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid.
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Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase
energy consumption.
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The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size
as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate
cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers
often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is
usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
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Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full
saucepan requires a lot of energy.
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Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins
and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
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Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible
with your saucepan.
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Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
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Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste
energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too
high.
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Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,
you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end
of the cooking time.
Getting to know your appliance
An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on
page 2
.
The control panel
Hotplate and residual heat indicator
The hotplate and residual heat indicator lights up when a
hotplate is warm:
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Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have
switched on a hotplate.
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Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is
still warm.
You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a
small meal warm or to melt chocolate.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EG concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU
Symbols
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Power on/off indicator
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Hotplate and residual heat indicator
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front hotplate
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rear hotplate
