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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 ....................
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. ■ The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob. ■ The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.
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. Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface. Scratches Pans with rough bottoms may scratch Check pans.
■ aluminium Empty pans or those with a thin base Characteristics of the pan 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.
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. Within the next 10 seconds, press the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears: + symbol, power level 9 - symbol, power level 4 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.
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.
Combi zone function Using this function, the two left hotplates of the same size can be linked together. When doing this, the same heat setting is set for both hotplates. This is especially suitable for cooking with oblong cookware. Notes regarding cookware To achieve the best results, use suitable, oval cookware in the area of both hotplates. Position the cookware in the middle of the hotplates. When you are using cookware on just one of the two hotplates, it can be moved to the second hotplate.
Time programming function This function may be used in two different ways: ■ to automatically switch off a hotplate. ■ as a timer. Turning off a hotplate automatically The hotplate turns off automatically once the selected time has elapsed. Programming the cooking time. The hob must be switched on: 1. Select the required hotplate and power level. 2. Press the 0 symbol. The Ú indicator on the hotplate lights up. ‹‹ is displayed on the time program function display. 3. Press the + or - symbol.
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.* ™† Automatic programming of cooking time. ‹ Switched off.* ‚-ŠŠ Automatic shut-off time. ™‡ Duration of the time program function warning signal ‚ 10 seconds*.
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.
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 Ø 18 cm 9 1:30 No 7 No Ø 18 cm 9 1:30 No 7 No Ø 18 cm 9 Until the temperature of the oil reaches 180 °C No 9 No Pan-frying pork sirloin Cookware: Frying pan Sirloin initial temperature: 7 °C 2 pieces of sirloin (total weight approx. 200 g, 1 cm thick) Frying crêpes** Cookware: Frying pan 55 ml of crêpe batter Frying frozen potato chips Cookware: Pot Ingredients: 1.
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