Siemens EO6B-Y Series, User Manual

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7 Cookware
This information has been provided to help you save
energy and avoid damaging your cookware.
7.1 Suitable cookware
Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cook-
ware must not protrude over the edge of the hob.
Never use small cookware on large burners. The
flames must not touch the sides of the cookware.
Burner Minimum dia-
meter of the
cookware base Maximum dia-
meter of the
cookware base
High-output
burner 20 cm 26 cm
Standard-output
burner 14 cm 22 cm
Economy burner 12 cm 16 cm
Electric hotplate 14 cm 18 cm
Only use cookware with a rounded base on the multi-
crown burner.
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The hob must have a multi-crown burner and addi-
tional wok grid.
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The additional wok grid must be correctly inserted.
→ "Accessories", Page 7
7.2 Using cookware
The selection and positioning of the cookware affects
the safety and energy efficiency of your appliance.
→
"Saving energy", Page 6
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Flammable objects may ignite.
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Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the
cookware and flammable objects.
Do not use deformed cookware. Only use cookware
with a thick, flat base.
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Deformed cookware is not stable on the hob and
may tip over.
Place the cookware right in the centre of the burner.
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The cookware may tip over if it is not placed in the
centre of the burner.
Place the cookware correctly on the pan supports.
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The cookware may tip over if you place it directly
on the burner.
8 Recommended settings for cooking
The cooking times and power levels may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality, on the type of
gas used, and on the material from which the cookware is made.
Burner Highest/high heat setting Medium power level Lowest power level
High-output burner Escalope, steaks, tortilla,
deep-fried Rice, bechamel sauce, rag-
out Steaming: Fish, vegetables
Standard-output burner Steamed potatoes, fresh
vegetables, stews, pasta Warming up ready-to-eat
meals and keeping them
warm, and cooking fine
stews Warming up ready-to-eat
meals and keeping them
warm, and cooking fine
stews
Economy burner Cooking: Stews, rice pud-
ding, caramel Defrosting and slow cook-
ing: Pulses, fruit, frozen
products Preparing/melting: Butter,
chocolate, gelatine
8.1 Recommendations for cooking with the
electric hotplate
You can find recommendations here for cooking differ-
ent dishes with the right power levels.
You must increase the power in the following cases:
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Large volumes of liquid,
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Preparation of large quantities of food,
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Cookware without lid.
Cooking method Power level
Melting: Chocolate, butter,
gelatine. 1–2
Cooking: Rice, béchamel
sauce, ragout. 2–3
Cooking method Power level
Cooking: Potatoes, pasta,
vegetables. 4–5
Sautéing: Pot roasts,
rolled joints. 4–5
Steaming: Fish. 5
Warming up and keeping
warm: Ready-to-eat
meals. 2-3-4-5
Grilling: Escalope, steaks,
tortillas. 6-7-8
Cooking and browning. 9