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Operation
Main power switch
Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry for
the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.
Turning the cooktop on
Touch the On/Off touch key until the indicator above the
main switch and the temperature level indicators
to the heating elements turn on.
Turning the cooktop off
Touch the On/Off touch key. The indicator above the On/
Off key goes out. The cooktop is switched off. The
residual heat indicators will remain on until the elements
have cooled off sufficiently.
Note: The cooktop switches off automatically when all
the cooking zones have been switched off for more than
20 seconds.
Setting the cooktop
This section will show you how to set the elements. The
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the touch keys + and -
.
Heat level 1 = minimum power
Heat level 9 = maximum power
Each heat level has an intermediate level. This level is
displayed as a dot.
Selecting the heat level
The cooktop must be turned on.
Select the desired element with by touching the
1.
symbol on the control panel. In the display next to the
element symbol lights up.
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Within the following 10 seconds, touch the + or - key.
2.
The default settings appear.
+ key = power level 9
- key = power level 4
To change the power level, touch the + or - key until
3.
the desired power level is displayed.
Note: The selected power level will flash if no pan is
placed on the induction element. After a certain time, the
element turns itself off.
Changing the heat setting
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Select the cooking zone and touch the
until the required heat setting appears.
Turning off the element
Touch the + or - key until
off and the residual heat indicator is displayed.
Notes
If there is no cookware on the induction cooking zone,
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the heat setting display blinks. After a while, the
cooking zone will switch itself off.
If cookware has been placed on the cooking zone
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before you turn on the cooktop, it will be detected
within 20 seconds after you have touched the main
switch and the cooking zone will be selected
automatically. Once detected, set the power level
within the next 20 seconds, otherwise the cooking
zone will turn off.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the cooktop
when it is switched on, only one piece of cookware is
detected.
Recommendations
When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
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sauces, stir occasionally.
Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
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When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
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down as soon as steam escapes between the lid and
the cookware.
After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
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serve the food.
To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
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manufacturer's instructions.
Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients
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will be lost. The kitchen timer can be used to set the
optimum cooking time.
For healthier cooking results, oil or grease should not
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be heated until it smokes.
To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
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Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food
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is cooking. We recommend that you use pot holders.
You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
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cooking in section ~ "Protecting the environment"
or symbol
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appears. The element turns
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