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
#
display light above the main switch and the
up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: Touch the
#
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.
Setting the heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
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.
Melting
Chocolate coating
Butter, honey, gelatine
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)
Milk**
Heating sausages in water**
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings
Fish
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce
* Ongoing cooking without a lid
** Without lid
*** Turn frequently
symbol. A signal sounds. The
‹
indicators light
symbol until the display light above
Touch the
$
symbol to select the hotplate.
1.
heat setting display,
¬
lights up under the heat setting
display.
Touch the + or - symbol within the next 10 seconds. The
2.
basic setting appears.
Symbol + heat setting 9
Symbol - heat setting 4
To change the heat setting: Touch the + or symbol until the
3.
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
setting
1-1.
1-2
1-2
1.-2.
3-4
2.-3.
2.-3.
4.-5.*
4-5*
1-2
3-4
‹
lights up in the
Ongoing cooking
time in minutes
-
-
-
-
-
10-20 min
20-30 min
20-30 min
10-15 min
3-6 min
8-12 min
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