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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. Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface. Scratches Pans with rough bottoms may scratch Check pans.
displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the hotplate will switch off automatically. Unsuitable pans Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from: ■ common thin steel ■ glass ■ earthenware ■ copper ■ 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.
Residual heat indicator The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show those which are still hot. Avoid touching them when this indicator is lit. Although the hob is switched off, the indicator œ or • will remain on for as long as the hotplate is hot. If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off, the indicator œ or • and the selected power level will appear alternately. Programming the hob This section will show you how to program the hotplates.
Power level Cooking time Frozen spinach 3-4 15-25 min. Frozen goulash 3-4 30-40 min. 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. Defrosting and heating 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.
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.
Activation Changing the heat setting Combine the two hotplates which each have different heat settings. Select one of the two hotplates which are included in the move function and change the heat setting in the settings range. 1. Select one of the two hotplates which are included in the Note: If the function is deactivated, the heat settings return to the preset values 2. Touch the ù symbol. The Ú indicator lights up. Deactivation move function.
Time programming function This function may be used in two different ways: Changing or cancelling the time ■ to automatically switch off a hotplate. Select the hotplate and then press the 0 symbol. ■ as a timer. Change the cooking time using the programming zone or set to ‹‹ in order to cancel the time. A hotplate should switch off automatically The hotplate switches off automatically after the time that is set has elapsed. Setting procedure Once the time has elapsed The hotplate switches off.
Displaying energy consumption This function displays total energy consumption for the time the hob has been switched on. The Basic Settings chapter provides information on activating this function. After switching off the hob, the consumption in kWh is displayed for 10 seconds. An example is shown in the image with a consumption of ‚.‹‰ kWh. NZK Basic settings The device has several basic settings. These settings may be adapted to the user's individual needs.
Indicator Function ™ˆ Power-Management function ‹ = Deactivated.* ‚ = 1,000 W. minimum power. ‚.= 1,500 W. ƒ = 2,000 W. etc. Š or Š. = maximum power of the hob. ™Š Hotplate time selection ‹ Unlimited: the last hotplate programmed remains selected.* ‚ Limited: The hotplate will only remain selected for 10 seconds. ™‹ Return to basic settings ‹ Personal settings.* ‚ Return to factory settings. *Factory settings Accessing the basic settings The hob must be switched off. 1.
Fixing malfunctions Malfunctions are usually due to small details. Before calling the Technical Assistance Service you should bear in mind the following advice and warnings. Indicator Malfunction Solution none The electric power supply has been cut off. Use other electrical appliances to check whether there has been a power cut. The appliance has not been correctly connected following the connection diagram. Check that the appliance has been connected correctly according to the connection diagram.
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out. E number and FD number: Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.
Preheating Tested dishes Hotplate Cooking Power level Time (Min:S) Cover Power level Cover 8. approx. 6:30 No 2 stir after approx. 10:00 Yes Cooking rice pudding Cookware: Pot Milk temperature: 7 °C Heat milk until it begins to bubble. Change the recommended heating level and add rice, sugar and salt to the milk Ingredients: 190 g. of short-grain rice, 23 g. of sugar, 750 ml. of milk (3.5% fat) and a pinch of salt Ø 14.5 cm Ingredients: 250 g. of short-grain rice, 30 g. of sugar, 1 l.
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