Siemens EP6A PS20 Series, User Manual

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Cleaning and servicing
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To reduce the cooking time:
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Use a pressure cooker to cook creams and
pulses. If you are using a pressure cooker, follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
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The water must be boiling before you add pasta,
rice or potatoes. Then adjust the power level in
order to continue boiling.
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Always use a lid when cooking rice and pota-
toes.
Power
level Preparing meals
9
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Bringing water to the boil
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Baking in a bain-marie: Sponge, blanc-
mange, bread pudding.
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Frying at a high temperature: Asian
dishes.
7-9
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Starting the cooking process: Pasta,
soups, creams, paella, pulses, rice pud-
ding.
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Deep-fat frying in oil: Tempura veget-
ables, croquettes, chips, potato om-
elettes, escalope, frozen food, baked
items.
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Frying with a little oil: French omelette,
steak, well-done sirloin steak, stro-
gonoff.
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Frying, searing: Vegetables, meat.
Power
level Preparing meals
4-6
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Continuing the cooking process: Pasta,
soups, creams, paella, pulses, rice pud-
ding.
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Deep frying with a little oil: Ham-
burgers, sausages, grilled salmon, ris-
soles.
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Stew, pot roast: Ragout, goulash, rata-
touille.
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Cooking at a medium temperature:
Cheese sauce, béchamel, carbonara,
Neapolitana sauce, blancmange,
crepes.
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Defrosting: Frozen food.
3-1
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Finishing cooking: Paella rice, pulses,
rice pudding.
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Steaming: Fish, vegetables.
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Heating and keeping warm: Ready-to-
eat meals.
1 Melting: Butter, chocolate, butter, gelatine,
honey, caramel.
9 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
9.1 Cleaning product
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use steel wool.
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Do not use a knife or sharp objects to remove dried-
on food remnants from the hob.
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Do not use a knife or sharp objects to clean the
connection between the glass and the burner pan-
els, the metal frames or the glass/aluminium plates
for cleaning.
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Do not use steam-cleaning appliances.
9.2 Cleaning the appliance
ATTENTION!
When the control knob is removed while cleaning the
appliance, humidity may get in and damage the interior
of the appliance.
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When cleaning the appliance, do not remove the
controls.
1.
Allow the appliance to cool down.
2.
Clean using a sponge and soapy water.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Tip:
Remove spilled liquids immediately. This prevents
food remains from sticking, and the time and effort re-
quired for subsequent cleaning is reduced.
9.3 Cleaning the burners
After each use, clean the surface of the burner parts.
This prevents food remains from burning on.
ATTENTION!
The burner parts can be damaged if you clean them in
a dishwasher.
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Do not clean the burner parts in a dishwasher.
Note:
Read the information on the cleaning agents.
→ "Cleaning product", Page 10
1.
Allow the appliance to cool down.
2.
Clean using a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
3.
Completely dry the appliance. If there are water
droplets or damp areas at the start of cooking, this
may damage the enamel.
4.
Insert the burner parts. Ensure that the burner caps
are correctly positioned on the flame spreader.
→
"Burner", Page 7
9.4 Cleaning the pan supports
Note:
Read the information on the cleaning agents.
→ "Cleaning product", Page 10
ATTENTION!
The pan supports can be damaged if you clean them
in the dishwasher.
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Do not clean the pan supports in the dishwasher.