Siemens EH8BE15 Series, User Manual

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Basic operation
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Switching off the hob
▶
Touch until the displays go out.
The residual heat indicator lights up until the cook-
ing zones have cooled down sufficiently.
a
All cooking zones are switched off.
Note:
The hob switches off if all cooking zones have
been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
9.2 Setting the cooking zones
Use the and symbols to select the required power
level.
Performance level
Lowest performance level
Highest performance level
Every power level has an intermediate setting. This is
marked with a dot.
Notes
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In order to protect the delicate parts of the appli-
ance from overheating or surge currents, the hob
may temporarily reduce the power level.
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In order to prevent the appliance from producing ex-
cess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power level.
Selecting the cooking zone and power level
1.
Touch to select the cooking zone.
2.
Within the next 10 seconds, touch or ⁠.
‒
Touch . The power level is displayed.
‒
Touch . The power level is displayed.
a The power level is set.
Notes
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If you place cookware on the cooking zone before
you switch the hob on, and you touch , the cook-
ware is detected 20 seconds later. The cooking
zone is selected automatically. If the cookware is
detected, select the power level within 20 seconds,
otherwise the cooking zone switches itself off.
If you place several items of cookware down and
switch on the hob, only one item of cookware is de-
tected.
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If there is no cookware on the cooking zone, the se-
lected power level flashes. After a certain period of
time, the cooking zone switches itself off.
Changing the power level and switching off the
cooking zone
1.
Select the cooking zone.
2.
Touch or until the required power level appears
or set ⁠.
a The cooking zone's power level changes or the
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.
Switching off the cooking zone quickly
Touch and hold the symbol for the cooking zone for
three seconds. The cooking zone switches itself off.
9.3 Cooking tips
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When heating up puree, cream soups or thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
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To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
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When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power
level as soon as you see steam escaping. The
cooking result is not affected by the steam escap-
ing.
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After cooking, close the cookware until you serve
the dish.
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To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
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Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients
will be lost. The short-term timer enables you to set
the optimal cooking time.
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To achieve a healthier result, make sure that the oil
does not smoke.
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To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after
the other.
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Some items of cookware may reach high temperat-
ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore
use oven gloves.
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You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking under
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"Saving energy", Page 6
Cooking table
The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for
which food. The cooking time ( ) may vary de-
pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of
the food.
Melting
1
Without lid
2
Preheat to power level 8 - 8.
3
Turn frequently