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The hotplates
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each
hotplate.
If
•
appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used,
for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking
chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display
changes to
œ
. The display remains lit until the hotplate has
cooled sufficiently.
Setting the hob
This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Switching the hob on and off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
To switch on: touch the
#
symbol. A signal sounds. The
display light above the main switch and the
‹
indicators light
up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: Touch the
#
symbol until the display light above
the main switch and the displays go out. All hotplates are
switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the
hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.
Notes
■
The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been
switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■
The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has
been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time,
the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.
Setting a hotplate
Use the
+
and
-
symbols to set the desired heat setting.
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting
Heat setting 9 = highest setting
There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This
is identified by a dot.
Setting the heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Touch the
$
symbol to select the hotplate.
‹
lights up in the
heat setting display,
¬
lights up under the heat setting
display.
2.
Touch the
+
or
-
symbol within the next 10 seconds. The
basic setting appears.
Symbol
+
heat setting 9
Symbol
-
heat setting 4
3.
To change the heat setting: Touch the
+
or
symbol until the
desired heat setting appears.
Switching off the hotplate
Use the
$
symbol to select the hotplate. Touch the
+
or
-
symbol until
‹
appears. After about 10 seconds, the residual
heat indicator appears.
Note:
The last selected hotplate remains activated. You can set
the hotplate without selecting it again.
Table of cooking times
The following table provides some examples.
Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the
type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore
possible.
For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.
Stir thick liquids occasionally.
Hotplate
Activating and deactivating
$
Single-circuit hotplate
ð
Dual-circuit hotplate
Select the hotplate and touch the
ó
symbol
î
Extended cooking zone
Select the hotplate and touch the
ó
symbol
When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.
Ongoing cooking
setting
Ongoing cooking
time in minutes
Melting
Chocolate coating
Butter, honey, gelatine
1-1.
1-2
-
-
* Ongoing cooking without a lid
** Without lid
*** Turn frequently
