[en] Instruction manual EH8..
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Ú Table of contents onIstrucienma][ nual Safety precautions ..................................................................... 3 Elements that may damage the appliance ....................................5 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.
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 Unsuitable pans 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: Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ common thin steel ■ glass ■ earthenware Energy is saved. ■ copper Care and cleaning are simpler. Foods that have spilt do not burn as quickly.
Getting to know your appliance The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.
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. Rice (with a double amount of water) 2-3 15-30 min. Rice pudding 2-3 30-40 min. Unpeeled potatoes 4-5 25-30 min. Slow cooking, simmering Boiling, steaming, sautéing 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.
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 ‚ for approximately 4 seconds. The indicator next to the symbol ‚ 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 The timer Select the hotplate . Press the 0 symbol and change the cooking time with the + or - symbols, or set to ‹‹. 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 The hotplate switches off. A beep sounds and in the time program function display ‹‹ appears for 10 seconds. The Ú indicator on the hotplate lights up.
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 4.
Fixing malfunctions Malfunctions are usually due to small details. Before calling the Technical Assistance Service, you should consider 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 con- Check that the appliance has been connected correctly according to nected following the connection diagram. 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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