en Operating the appliance
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1Operating the appliance
Oper at i ng t he appl i ance
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. 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. An audible signal
sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the
hotplate indicators ‹ light up. The hob is ready to use.
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the indicator
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual
heat indicator remains lit 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 selected settings are stored for four 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 the hotplate
The desired power level is set in the programming
panel.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is
marked with a dot.
Notes
■To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power.
■In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1. Touch the ³ symbol for the required hotplate. The
¬ indicator lights up.
2. Then select the required heat setting from the
settings range.
The heat setting is set.
Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and set the desired power level in
the programming zone.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and set it to ‹ in the programming
panel. The hotplate turns off and the residual heat
indicator appears.
Notes
■If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has
elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
■If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before
switching on the hob, it will be detected within
20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the
hotplate will be selected automatically. Once
detected, select the power level within the next
20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one
will be detected when switching it on.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
■When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
■Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
■When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
for a good cooking result.
■After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
serve the food.
■To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
■Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the
nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used
to set the optimum cooking time.
■For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
■To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
■Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
gloves.
■You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section ~ "Environmental protection"
type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on
the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1. - 2 -
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce 1 - 2 3 - 6
Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise, hollandaise 3 - 4 8 - 12
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.
