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Setting procedure for the electric hotplate
You can adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the
hotplate knobs.
Proceed as follows:
1.
Open the top cover. The top cover must remain open while
the electric hotplate is in operation.
2.
Turn the switch for the electric hotplate anti-clockwise to a
suitable heat setting between 1 and 6.
3.
The electric hotplate is 145 mm in diameter. Use a pan with a
flat base and the same diameter.
4.
Set the electric hotplate switch to 0 to stop cooking.
Heat setting 1 = lowest output
Heat setting 6 = highest output
The indicator lamp lights up when the hotplate is switched on.
Important information about your electric
hotplate
If the diameter of the pot or pan base is not the same as that of
the hotplate or if the pan base is not flat, energy will be used
unnecessarily. Any overflowing liquid will burn on and leave
stains that are difficult to remove.
Make sure that the pot or pan base is dry.
The electric hotplate must not be switched on if there is no pan
on it.
Due to the effects of heat, the metallic hotplate ring will
discolour over time. You can remove this discolouration by
cleaning the hotplate ring using the rough side of a sponge and
a cleaning agent. When cleaning, make sure that the sponge
does not come into contact with the hotplate.
Residual heat will still be present when the hotplate is switched
off. Keep children away from the appliance.
Make sure that the rotary knob for the hotplate is switched off
following a power cut.
Table - Cooking
Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The diameter of
the pot or pan base should be the same as that of the burner.
Cooking times depend on the type, weight and quality of the
food. Deviations are therefore possible. You yourself can best
judge the optimal cooking time.
Minerals and vitamins are very quickly destroyed during
cooking. Therefore, only use a little water. This will help vitamins
and minerals to be retained. Select short cooking times so that
the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Type of heating 1 or 2
Depending on amount
Cooking
6
2
Start the cooking process
Continue the cooking process,
setting high or low as required
Grilling
6
4
Heat the oilStart the grilling
process
Continue the grilling process
Example
Dish
Burner
Heat setting
Melting
Chocolate, butter, margarine
Economy burner
small flame
Heating
Stock, tinned vegetables
Standard burner
Electric hotplate
small flame
1-2
Heating and keeping
warm
Soups
Economy burner
Electric hotplate
small flame
1-2
Braising*
Fish
Standard burner
Electric hotplate
between large and small flame
3-4
Braising*
Potatoes and miscellaneous
vegetables, meat
Standard burner
Electric hotplate
between large and small flame
3-4
Cooking
*
Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Standard burner
Electric hotplate
Large flame
5-6
Roasting
Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
High output burner
between large and small flame
* If you are using a saucepan with a cover, turn the flame down as soon as it reaches boiling point.