Cookware check
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Cookware check
Cookware c
heck
This function can be used to check the speed and
quality of the cooking process depending on the
cookware.
The result is a reference value and depends on the
properties of the cookware and the hotplate being used.
1.
With the cookware still cold, fill it with approx.
200 ml of water and place it on the centre of the
hotplate with the diameter that most closely matches
that of the base of the cookware.
2.
Go to the basic settings and select the
™‚ƒ
setting.
3.
Touch the settings range.
A
will flash on the hotplate
display.
The function has now been activated.
After 10 seconds, the result for the quality and speed of
the cooking process will appear on the hotplate display.
Check the result using the following table:
To reactivate this function, touch the settings range.
Notes
■
The flexible cooking zone only counts as a single
hotplate; place no more than one item of cookware
on it.
■
If the diameter of the hotplate used is much smaller
than the diameter of the cookware, only the middle
of the cookware can be expected to heat up. This
may result in the cooking results not being as good
as expected or being less than satisfactory.
■
You can find information on this function in the
section on
~
"Basic settings"
.
■
You can find information on the type, size and
positioning of the cookware in the sections on
~
"Induction cooking"
and
~
"Flex Zone"
.
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Cleaning
Cleaning
:
Warning – Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning.
:
Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
:
Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock.
Clean the appliance using a damp cloth only. Before
cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
:
Warning – Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges. Wear protective gloves.
Note:
Only use a minimal amount of water when
cleaning so that no water enters the appliance.
Notes
■
Before cleaning the appliance, remove any jewellery
you are wearing on your arms and hands.
■
Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is still
hot. This may mark the surface. Ensure that any
residue left by cleaning agents is removed.
Cleaning agents
Only use cleaning products that are suitable for this
type of hob. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on
the product packaging.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the
cleaning products.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Caution!
Beware of causing surface damage
Do not use:
■
Undiluted washing-up liquid
■
Cleaning products designed for dishwashers
■
Abrasive cleaning products
■
Pressure washers or steam jet cleaners
■
Oven cleaners
■
Corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those
containing chlorine
■
Cleaners containing a large percentage of alcohol
■
Hard, scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring pads
Caution!
Beware of causing surface damage
Always wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged
by using the wrong cleaning product, follow the
instructions in the table.
Result
‹
The cookware is not suitable for the hotplate and will therefore
not heat up.*
‚
The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and the
cooking process is not going as well as it should.*
ƒ
The cookware is heating up correctly and the cooking process
is going well.
* If there is a smaller hotplate available, test the cookware again on the
smaller hotplate.
