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Ú Table of contents e[nuoIrs]ctimanul Safety precautions .....................................................................3 Elements that may damage the appliance ....................................4 Protecting the environment.......................................................5 Environmentally-friendly disposal.....................................................5 Energy-saving advice .........................................................................5 Induction cooking ....................
We advise that you exercise caution using or standing near an induction hob while it is in operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a similar medical device. Consult your doctor or the device manufacturer concenring its conformity or any possible incompatibilities, Risk of fire! ■ Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
Overview The following table presents the most common damage caused: Damage Cause Measure Stains Food spillage Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper. Unsuitable cleaning products Only use cleaning products specifically designed for glass-ceramic hobs. Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Fading Chips Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the glass ceramic Check pans.
Characteristics of the pan base Empty pans or those with a thin base The characteristics of the pan base may affect the uniformity of the cooking results. Pans made from materials which help diffuse heat, such as stainless steel sandwich pans, distribute heat uniformly, saving time and energy. Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
Programming the hob This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The table contains power levels and cooking times for several dishes. 2. Next, select the power level in the programming zone. Turning the hob on and off The hob is turned on and off using the main switch. To turn on: press the % symbol. A beep sounds. The indicator located next to the main switch and the ‹ indicators of the hotplates light up. The hob is ready for use.
Power level Cooking time Potato dumplings* 4.-5. 20-30 min. Fish* 4-5 10-15 min. White sauces (e.g., bechamel) 1-2 3-6 min. Whipped sauces (e.g., Bearnaise, Hollandaise) 3-4 8-12 min. 2-3 15-30 min. Slow cooking, simmering Boiling, steaming, sautéing Rice (with a double amount of water) Rice pudding 2-3 30-40 min. Unpeeled potatoes 4-5 25-30 min. Peeled potatoes with salt 4-5 15-25 min. Pasta* 6-7 6-10 min. Soups 3.-4. 15-60 min. Vegetables 2.-3. 10-20 min.
Flexible zone This may be used as a single zone or two individual zones depending on the cooking needs in each situation. It consists of 4 independently-controlled inductors. When the flexible zone is working, only the zone covered by the cookware is activated. Advice on using cookware Consisting of two independent zones The flexible zone can be used normally as two independent hotplates. How to activate See “adjusting the hotplate“ section.
Childproof lock The hob can be protected against being accidentally turned on, to ensure that children do not switch on the hotplates. Activating and deactivating the childproof lock The hob should be turned off. To activate: press the symbol D for approximately 4 seconds. The indicator next to the symbol D lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked. Childproof lock With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates when a hob is switched off.
Changing or cancelling the time Select the hotplate and then press the 0 symbol. The timer Change the cooking time using the programming zone or set to ‹‹ in order to cancel the time. The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is independent of the other settings. This function does not automatically switch off a hotplate. Once the time has elapsed How to program The hotplate switches off. A warning signal sounds. The time program function lights up ‹‹ for 10 seconds in the display. 1.
Basic settings The device has several basic settings. These settings may be adapted to the user's individual needs. Indicator Function ™‚ Childproof lock ‹ Deactivated.* ‚ Activated. ™ƒ Audible signals ‹ Confirmation and error signals deactivated. ‚ Only error signal activated. ƒ Only confirmation signal activated. „ All signals activated.* ™„ Display energy consumption ‹ Deactivated.* ‚ Activated. ™† Automatic programming of cooking time. ‹ Switched off.* ‚-ŠŠ Automatic shut-off time.
Care and cleaning The advice and warnings contained in this section aim to guide you in cleaning and maintaining the hob, so that it is kept in the best possible condition Hob ■ Corrosive products such as oven sprays or stain removers ■ Sponges that may scratch ■ High-pressure or steam cleaners The best way to remove stubborn stains is to use a glass scraper. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cleaning Clean the hob after each use. This prevents food remains left on the surface from burning.
Normal noise while the appliance is working Induction heating technology is based on the creation of electromagnetic fields that generate heat directly at the base of the pan. Depending on how the pan has been manufactured, certain noises or vibrations may be produced such as those described below: A deep humming sound as in a transformer This noise is produced when cooking with a high power level. It is caused by the amount of energy transferred from the hob to the pan.
Preheating Tested dishes Making bechamel sauce Cookware: Saucepan Milk temperature: 7 °C Ingredients: 40 g of butter, 40 g of flour, 0.5 l of milk (3.5% fat) and a pinch of salt 1. Melt butter, mix in flour and salt and heat everything together 2. Add milk and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring continuously 3. Keep the bechamel sauce at a boil for two more minutes, stirring continuously Cooking rice pudding Cookware: Pot Milk temperature: 7 °C Heat milk until it begins to bubble.
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