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Flexible zone
This may be used as one complete hotplate or two individual
hotplates depending on the actual cooking needs.
Operation.
It consists of several independently controlled inductors. When
the zone is working, those inductors that are not covered by
cookware are automatically turned off.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is distributed
evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
■
in the upper or lower part of the flexible zone, when the
cookware is smaller than 13 cm (see diagram)
■
or in one of the two halves of the flexible zone, when the
cookware is larger than 13 cm (see diagram).
When using cookware of a different size or made of a different
material, noise and vibrations that do not affect the correct
working of the zone may occur.
Consisting of two independent zones
The flexible zone can be used normally as two independent
hotplates.
How to activate
See “adjusting the hotplate“ section.
As one hotplate
To use the entire hotplate with all individual zones.
How to activate
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Position the pan and using the Tipp control symbol, select
one of the two hotplates corresponding to the flexible
hotplate.
2.
Press the
ï
symbol. The • indicators light up. The flexible
hotplate has been activated. The heat setting is displayed by
one of the zone indicators or in both, depending on the
location and size of the cookware.
3.
To change the power level: Select the flexible zone and heat
level using the Tipp control.
Bake / Fry with a little oil**
Steaks, plain or breaded
6-7
6-10 min
Frozen steaks
6-7
8-12 min
Chops, plain or breaded
6-7
8-12 min
Beefsteak (3 cm thick)
7-8
8-12 min
Chicken breast (2 cm thick)
5-6
10-20 min
Frozen chicken breast
5-6
10-30 min
Plain fish and fish fillet
5-6
8-20 min
Breaded fish and fish fillet
6-7
8-20 min
Frozen breaded fish (e.g., fish fingers)
6-7
8-12 min
Prawns and shrimps
7-8
4-10 min
Frozen meals (e.g., stir-fries)
6-7
6-10 min
Pancakes
6-7
fry individually
Omelette
3.-4.
fry individually
Fried eggs
5-6
3-6 min
Frying**
(150-200 g per serving with 1-2 l. of oil)
Frozen foods (e.g., French fries, chicken nuggets)
8-9
fry one portion
at a time
Frozen croquettes
7-8
Meatballs
7-8
Meat (e.g., chicken pieces)
6-7
Fish, in breadcrumbs or batter
6-7
Greens, mushrooms, in breadcrumbs or batter (e.g., baby mushrooms)
6-7
Confectionary products (e.g., fritters, fruit in batter)
4-5
Power level
Cooking time
(minutes)
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
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