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Ú Table of contents e[nuoIrs]ctimanul Safety precautions .....................................................................3 Elements that may damage the appliance ....................................5 Protecting the environment.......................................................5 Environmentally-friendly disposal.....................................................5 Energy-saving advice .........................................................................5 Induction cooking ....................
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable. 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.
Elements that may damage the appliance Caution! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rough pan bases may scratch the hob. Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so may cause damage. Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage. Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it. Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Induction cooking Advantages of induction cooking Induction cooking represents a radical change from the traditional method of heating; the heat is generated directly in the pan. It therefore offers a number of advantages: ■ ■ ■ ■ Time savings for cooking and frying; since the pan is heated directly. Energy is saved. Care and cleaning are simpler. Foods that have spilt do not burn as quickly. Heat and safety control; the hob supplies or cuts off power as soon as the control knob is turned on.
Getting to know your appliance On page 2, you will find information on the dimensions and power of the hotplates. The control panel Indicators Controls # Main switch ‚- Š Power levels $/Á Selecting a hotplate ‹ Functionality 1Ç2Ç...
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. Select the required heat setting on the settings area. Switching the hob on and off Switch the hob on and off using the main switch. To switch the hob on: Touch the # symbol. The indicator above the main switch and the hotplate indicator light up. The hob is ready to use. To switch the hob off: Touch the # symbol.
Power level Cooking time 2-3 15-30 min. 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 3.5-4.5 15-60 min. Vegetables 2.5-3.5 10-20 min. Greens, frozen foods 3.5-4.5 7-20 min. Cooked in a pressure cooker 4.5-5.5 - Meat roll 4-5 50-60 min. Stew 4-5 60-100 min. Goulash 3-4 50-60 min.
Flexible zone This may be used as a single zone or two individual zones depending on the cooking needs in each situation. As one hotplate It consists of 4 independently-controlled inductors. When the flexible zone is working, only the zone covered by the cookware is activated. How to activate The flexible zone is normally used as one single hotplate. The hob must be switched on. Advice on using cookware 1. Select the flexible zone with the Á or  symbol.
Childproof lock The hob can be protected against being accidentally turned on, to ensure that children do not switch on the hotplates. Turning on and off the childproof lock. Childproof lock With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates when a hob is switched off. The hob should be switched off. Activating and deactivating To turn on: press and hold the >D symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The D symbol lights up for 4 seconds. The hob is locked.
Time programming function This function may be used in two different ways: ■ to automatically switch off a hotplate. ■ as a timer. A hotplate should switch off automatically Enter a cooking time for your food. The hotplate switches off automatically after the time that is set has elapsed. Setting procedure 1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting. 2. Touch the 0 symbol twice. ‹‹ y and __ light up in the timer display. 3.
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 confirmation signal deactivated. ƒ All signals activated.* ™† Automatic programming of cooking time ‹ Switched off.* ‚-ŠŠ Automatic shut-off time. ™‡ Duration of the time program function warning signal ‚ 10 seconds*. ƒ 30 seconds. „ 1 minute.
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 The best way to remove stubborn stains is to use a glass scraper. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Suitable glass scrapers can be obtained through the Technical Assistance Service or from our online shop. Hob frame 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 on a high power level. It is caused by the amount of energy transferred from the hob to the pan.
Tested dishes This table has been prepared for assessment institutions to provide controls for our appliances. The data in the table refers to our Schulte-Ufer cookware accessories (4 piece cookware set for the HEZ 390042 induction hob) with the following measurements: ■ Saucepan Ø 16 cm, 1.2 l for hotplates of Ø 14.5 cm ■ Pot Ø 16 cm, 1.7 l for hotplates of Ø 14.5 cm ■ Pot Ø 22 cm, 4.
Preheating Tested dishes Cooking Hotplate Power level Time (Min:S) Cover Power level Cover Ingredients: 125 g of short-grain rice, 300 g of water and a pinch of salt Ø 14.5 cm 9 approx. 2:30 Yes 2 Yes Ingredients: 250 g of short-grain rice, 600 g of water and a pinch of salt Ø 18 cm 9 approx. 2:30 Yes 2.
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