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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show
those which are still hot. Avoid touching them when this
indicator is lit.
Although the hob is switched off, the indicator
œ
or
•
will
remain on for as long as the hotplate is hot.
If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off, the
indicator
œ
or
•
and the selected power level will appear
alternately.
Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.
Switching the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off with the main switch.
To switch on: press the
#
symbol. The indicator above the
main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: press the
#
symbol until the indicator above the
main switch disappears. All hotplates are off. The residual heat
indicator stays on until the hotplates have cooled down
completely.
Note:
The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates
are switched off for more than 20 seconds.
Setting the hotplate
The desired power level is set in the programming panel.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked
with a dot.
Selecting the hotplate and the power level
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Select the desired hotplate by pressing its programming
zone.
2.
Within the next 10 seconds, slide a finger over the
programming zone until the desired power level lights up.
The power level has been set.
Changing the power level
Slide your finger along the programming panel until the
required power level is displayed.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the required hotplate and power level
‹
. The hotplate
turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
Note:
If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time, the hotplate
switches off.
Cooking guidelines table
The table below contains some examples.
Cooking times depend on the power level, type, weight and
quality of the food. As such they are approximate.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
Power level
Cooking time
Melting
Chocolate, chocolate coating
1-1.
-
Butter, honey, gelatin
1-2
-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils)
1.-2
-
Milk**
1.-2.
-
Sausages heated in water**
3-4
-
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
3-4
15-25 min.
Frozen goulash
3-4
30-40 min.
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently
