A glass lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid. ¦ Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption. ¦ The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan. ¦ Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires a lot of energy. ¦ Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved. ¦ Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible with your saucepan. ¦ Switch to a lower heat setting in good time. ¦ Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high. ¦ Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. 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. The control panel Displays ‚-S Heat settings •/oe Residual heat Controls # Main switch D Childproof lock $ Hotplate selection A @ Adjustment fields Notes ¦ When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated. ¦ Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their effectiveness. ¦ Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. The electronics could overheat. Residual heat indicator The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. If • appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used, for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display changes to oe. The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently. Setting the hob This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. Switching the hob on and off The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. To switch on: Touch the # symbol. An audible signal sounds. The indicator light above the main switch and the ‹ displays light up. The hob is ready for use. To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the display light above the main switch and the displays go out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently. Notes ¦ The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds. ¦ The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time, the hob will operate using the previously stored settings. Setting a hotplate Use the + and -symbols to set the desired heat setting. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This is identified by a dot. Table of cooking times The following table provides some examples. Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible. Setting the heat setting The hob must be switched on. 1. Touch the $ symbol to select the hotplate. 2. Touch the + or -symbol within the next 10 seconds. The basic setting appears. + symbol: heat setting 9 -symbol: heat setting 4 .. .. 3. To change the heat setting: touch the + or -symbol until the desired heat setting appears. Switching off the hotplate Use the $ symbol to select the hotplate. Touch the + or symbol until ‹ appears. After about 10 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears. Notes ¦ The last selected hotplate remains activated. You can set the hotplate without selecting it again. ¦ Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Stir thick liquids occasionally. Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking setting time in minutes Melting Chocolate coating 1-1. - Butter, honey, gelatine 1-2 - Heating and keeping warm Stew (e.g. lentil stew) 1-2 - Milk** 1.-2. - Heating sausages in water** 3-4 - Defrosting and heating Frozen spinach 2.-3. 10-20 min Frozen goulash 2.-3. 20-30 min Poaching, simmering Dumplings 4.-5.* 20-30 min Fish 4-5* 10-15 min White sauces, e.g. bechamel sauce 1-2 3-6 min Emulsified sauces, e.g. bearnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce 3-4 8-12 min * Ongoing cooking without a lid ** Without lid *** Turn frequently Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking setting tim...

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