Operation
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Operation
The hob
The hob is equipped with an induction cooking mode. An
induction coil underneath the glass ceramic hob generates an
electromagnetic alternating field which penetrates the glass
ceramic and induces the heat-generating current in the pot base.
With an induction cooking zone the heat is no longer transferred
from a heating element through the cooking pot into the food
being cooked but the necessary heat is generated directly in the
container by means of induction currents.
Advantages of the induction hob
– Energy-saving cooking through the direct transfer of energy to
the pot (suitable pots/pans made of magnetisable material are
required).
– Increased safety as the energy is only transferred when a pot
is placed on the hob.
– Energy transfer between induction cooking zone and pot base
with high efficiency.
– High heat-up speed.
– The risk of burns is low as the cooking area is only heated
through the pan base, any food which boils over does not stick
to the surface.
– Rapid, sensitive control of the energy supply.
Pan recognition
If a cooking zone is switched on and there is no pan on the zone
or if the pan is too small, there will be no transmission of power. A
blinking in the cooking level display points this out.
If a suitable pot or pan is placed on the cooking zone, the power
setting will switch on and the power setting display will light up.
The power supply will be cut off when the pan is removed and the
power setting display will indicate a blinking .
If the pots and pans placed on the cooking zone are of smaller
dimension, and the pan recognition still switches on, then the
power supply will take place with less power.
Pan recognition limits
The minimum diameter of the base of a pot is indicated as an
inner circle on the cooking zones of some of the models.
Operating time limit
The induction hob has an automatic time limit function.
The duration of continuous use of each cooking zone depends on
the cooking level selected (see chart), provided that the setting of
a respective cooking zone is not adjusted during the period of
use.
If the operation time limit has been activated, the cooking zone
will switch off, a short signal will sound and an H will appear in
the display.
The automatic switch-off function overrules the operation time
limit, i.e. the cooking zone is only switched off when the period of
time of the automatic switch-off device has expired (e.g.
automatic switch-off after 99 minutes and cooking level 9 is
possible).
Other functions
If two or more sensors are pressed at the same time – e.g. when
a pan is mistakenly put onto a sensor button – no function is
activated.
The symbol will blink and a time-limited continuous signal will
sound. After a few seconds the appliance will switch off. Please
remove the item located in front of the sensor buttons.
To delete the symbol press the same button or switch the hob
off and on.
Protection against overheating
(induction)
If the hob is used at full power for a lengthy period, the
electronics may no longer be cooled to the necessary extent at
room temperature.
To ensure that no excessive temperatures occur in the
electronics, the power of the cooking zones may be reduced
automatically.
Should E2 be displayed frequently during normal use of the hob
and at normal room temperature, it is likely that cooling is not
sufficient.
The reason may be that there are no openings for cooling
purposes in the kitchen units or that there is no insulation. It may
be necessary to check the installation of the hob.
Cooking zone diameter
(mm)
Minimum diameter of the
base of a pot (mm)
145
180
210
260
90
120
135
170
Power setting
Operating time limit
in hours
1, 2
3, 4
5
6, 7, 8, 9
6
5
4
1,5
