Eurotech EDI604NF, Инструкция по использованию и установке

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Appropriate cookware for
induction hotplates
• Induction hotplate will function perfectly only if appropriate cookware is used.
• Dish should be in the middle of the hotplate during cooking.
• The appropriate cookware is the one which enables induction, for example
steel, enamel or steel alloy cookware. Pots made from steel alloy with copper
or aluminium bottom, or glass pots are inappropriate.
• If you use the pressure cooker (“economy pot”) keep it under close
surveillance until proper pressure is obtained. Hotplate should fi rst operate on
maximum power, then follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the
appropriate sensor to decrease the power.
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When buying cookware, check if it bears the label “allows induction”.
Cooking zones Min. pan bottom Ø Max. pan bottom Ø
Ø 160 mm Ø 110 mm Ø 160 mm
Ø 200 mm Ø 150 mm Ø 200 mm
Ø 250 mm Ø 180 mm Ø 250 mm
Magnet test
Use small magnet to test if the dish bottom is magnetic. Only dishes where
magnet sticks to the bottom are suitable for induction cooking.
Dish recognition
One of great advantages of the induction hotplate is dish recognition. Even if
there are no dishes upon the hotplate, or the dish diameter is smaller than the
diameter of the relevant hotplate, there are no thermal energy losses. When
the hotplate is on, the power indicator displays letter “U”. If you place the dish
over that hotplate within the following 10 minutes, the hotplate recognizes the
dish and turns on to the preset power value.
At the moment you remove the dish from the hotplate, power is suspended. If
you place smaller dish upon the hotplate and it is recognized, the hotplate will
only use the amount of energy required to heat the dish according to its size.
Hotplate may be damaged if:
• it is turned on and left empty, or an empty dish is placed on it;
• you use clay dishes which leave scratches on the ceramic glass surface;
• you fail to wipe the dish bottom dry prior placing it on the ceramic glass
hotplate; heat induction is obstructed and the hotplate may be damaged;
• you fail to use the appropriate dishes that can be magnetized: steel dishes,
enamel or steel alloy dishes; induction hotplate will not function otherwise.
Power regulation Heating power of the hotplates may be set at nine different levels.
The following chart indicates illustrative use of each power setting.
Power
Setting Purpose
0 Off, using remaining heat
1-2 Maintaining warm food, slow simmer of smaller quantities
3 Slow simmer (continuation of cooking after a powerful start-up)
4-5
Slow cooking (continuation) of larger quantities, roasting larger
chunks
6 Roasting, browning
7-8 Roasting
9 Start of cooking, roasting
A Automatic initial setting
P Especially powerful setting for extremely large quantities of food
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
• When buying cookware be careful in selecting size: pot diameter usually
refers to the top edge of the dish, which is often larger than the dish bottom.
• Steam-pressure pots (economic pots), which use pressure in tightly sealed
interior, are especially economic, and save both time and energy. Shorter
cooking time leaves more vitamins in food.
• Always leave enough water in steam-pressure pots, otherwise it may result
in overheating which may damage both the pot and the hotplate.
• Always cover the cookware with lids of appropriate size.
• Use such dish size to accommodate the quantity of food to be prepared. If
you use excessively large pot for small amount of food, you will consume
considerably more energy.