If you use larger pots, they must not protrude beyond the width of the Boiling Soups, potatoes appliance. Steaming Vegetables, fish Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish Braising Goulash, roasts, vege- Information for use tables Low flame ’ Thawing Frozen foods Use cooking vessels of Soaking Rice, pulses appropriate size for the Warming up Soups, stews, vegeta particular burner. bles in sauce Don't use small cooking vessels on large burners. The flame shouldn't come Tips for cooking and roasting in contact with the sides of the cooking vessel. The values in the settings table serve as mere guidelines, since more or less heat may be required, Don't use any deformed depending on the type and condition of the foods, as cooking vessels that don't well as the size and fullness of the pot. stand solidly on the cooktop. The vessels could The high output causes grease and oil to heat up tip over. quickly. Don't leave food unattended while frying; Only use cooking vessels grease can catch fire and burn the food. with flat and thick bottoms. Don't cook without a lid or Wok tips if the lid is not on all the way. The majority of the We recommend woks with a concave bottom. You can heat is lost. order a high-quality wok as a special accessory (WP 400 001) Place the cooking vessel in For cooking, only use cooking oil that can be heated the center of the burner, up, such as peanut oil, with the wok. otherwise it may tip over. Don't place large pots on Cook the ingredients at high heat while stirring the burners near the stove constantly, for not too long. The vegetables should controls. They could still be firm to the bite. overheat and become It is advisable to use a flat ladle with a long handle, damaged. made of heat- resistant material, to stir and scoop out. Place the pots on the pan Care and cleaning supports, never directly onto the burners. Prior to use, ensure that In this section, you'll find tips and information about the pan supports and lids optimum care and cleaning of the cooktop. of the gas burners are positioned correctly. 9 WARNING Handle vessels carefully on Risk of electrical shock the cooktop. Moisture entering the appliance can cause an Don't bang the cooktop electrical shock. Don't use a high- pressure and don't place any heavy cleaner or steam cleaner. weights on it. Never heat a cooking vessel ( e.g. roasting tin, 9 WARNING pan, cooking stone) with Risk of burns multiple burners. The The accessible parts get hot during operation. resulting accumulation of Never touch hot parts. Keep children away. heat causes damage to the appliance. 9 CAUTION Surface damage Do not use these cleaning agents . Caustic or corrosive cleaners . Oven cleaners . Cleaners that are caustic, contain chlorine or are aggressive . Cleaners containing large proportions of alcohol . Hard, scratchy dish- washing sponges, brushes or scourers If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance, wipe it off immediately with water. Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using them. 9 CAUTION Avoid scratching the cooktop when removing and fitting the pan support. Remove it with both hands in the upward direction. Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance after each use, once it has cooled down. Remove spilled fluids immediately; don't let any food rests burn on. Keep the ventilation openings under the pan support clean. The ventilation openings must not be covered. Thoroughly dry the burners after cleaning. Only turn on the appliance once all parts are dry. Damp burner parts could cause problems with ignition or an unstable flame. When assembling the burner parts, pay attention to their correct positions (latching lugs). All parts must lie flat. Appliance part/ surface Recommended cleaning Stainless steel surfaces Apply dishwashing liquid – dry off with a soft cloth. Only use a little water for cleaning; no water must penetrate into the appliance. Soak burned-in grime in a little water and some dishwashing liquid. Do not scrub it off. Use our stainless steel cleaner ( order number 311413) to remove extreme soiling or yellow discoloration caused by heat. Pan supports Remove carefully for cleaning. Soak them in the sink. Clean with a dishwashing brush and dishwashing liquid. Clean carefully around the rubber buffers so they do not come loose. Rinse them with clear water and carefully dry them before putting them back in place. Do not wash them in a dishwasher! Burner parts (brass) Dishwashing liquid – dry with a soft cloth. Make sure openings are not clogged. Make sure that no small parts are lost. Do not wash them in a dishwasher! Control knobs Dishwashing liquid – the cloth must not be too moist. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Clean the electrode A dirty electrode can disrupt ignition or flame monitoring. If required, clean it with the brush included. The electrode is sensitive. Clean it carefully. Do not twist or damage it. Do not switch on the cooktop while cleaning it. Burned-on grime For stubborn, burned-on grime, you can order ...