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Operation
Setting the cooktop
This section will show you how to set the elements. The
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the corresponding
knobs.
Push and turn
the knob to the desired heat level.
Heat setting
LO
= minimum power
Heat setting
HI
= maximum power
When the element turns on, the power-on indicator lights
up.
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WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Turning off
Turn the control knob to
OFF
. When all control knobs are
in the
OFF
position, the cooktop is turned off.
Note:
The heat is turned on and off to regulate the
temperature of the element; this means that the red glow
below the element is not always visible. When you select
a low heat setting, the element turns off for longer
intervals, while at a higher setting these intervals are very
short. Even at the highest level, the element turns on and
off.
Settings table
The following table provides some examples. Cooking
times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight
and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
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CAUTION
During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as
soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly
unnoticed and overflow or spatter. For this reason
we recommend that you stir continuously, gradually
heating the food at a suitable power level.
Power levels
Melting
chocolate
LO
butter
LO
Heating
frozen vegetables (e.g. spinach)
LO to Med. LO
broth
Med. to Med. HI
thick soup
LO
milk**
LO
Simmering
delicate sauce e.g. Béchamel sauce**
Med. LO to Med.
spaghetti sauce
LO to Med. LO
pot roast
Med. LO to Med.
fish*
Med. LO to Med.
Cooking
rice (with double amount of water)
Med. LO
potatoes boiled in their skins with 1-2 cups of water
Med. LO to Med.
boiled potatoes with 1-2 cups of water
Med. LO to Med.
fresh vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
Med. LO to Med.
frozen vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
Med. LO to Med.
pasta (2-4 qt. water)*
Med. LO to Med.
pudding**
LO
cereals
Med. LO
