Environmental Protection; Tips For Saving Energy; Getting To Know Your Appliance; The Control Panel - CONSTRUCTA CA321250 Mode D'emploi

Environmental protection

Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
Environmental protection
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE –
waste electrical and electronic equipment). The
guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable.

Tips for saving energy

Always use a correctly fitting lid for the pan.Cooking without
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the lid requires four times as much energy. A glass lid allows
you to observe the cooking without having to lift the lid off.

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.
Controls
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.

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. A signal sounds. The lamp
next to the main switch and the ‹ displays light up. The hob is
ready for use.
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Use pots and pans with level bases. Using cookware with
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unlevel bases increases energy consumption.
The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the
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size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are
placed on a hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note:
Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the
top of the pan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the
base of the pan.
Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A large
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saucepan containing little food requires more energy.
Use only a little water when cooking. This will save energy. It
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also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible.
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Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,
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you can switch the hotplate off as early as 5 - 10 minutes
before the end of the cooking time.

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Residual heat indicator

The hob has a 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. The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled
sufficiently.
To switch off: touch the ‹ symbol until the lamp next to 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.
Note: The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have
been switched off for more than 20 seconds.

Setting a hotplate

Use the + and - symbols to set the desired heat setting.