than recommended. To check the
recommended cookware diameter refer to
"Technical data" > "Cooking zones
specification".
– Cookware with a diameter smaller
than the declared minimum receives
only part of the power generated by
the cooking zone which results in
slower heating.
– For both safety reasons and optimal
cooking results, do not use cookware
larger than indicated in "Cooking
zones specification". Avoid keeping
cookware close to the control panel
during the cooking session. This might
impact the functioning of the control
panel or accidentally activate hob
functions.
Refer to "Technical data".
8.2 Noises during operation
If you can hear:
• crack noise: cookware is made of different
materials (a sandwich construction).
• whistle sound: you use a cooking zone
with a high power level and the cookware
Heat setting
Use to:
1
Keep cooked food warm.
1 - 2
Hollandaise sauce; melt: butter, choco‐
late, gelatine.
2
Solidify: fluffy omelettes, baked eggs.
2 - 3
Simmer rice and milk-based dishes,
heat up ready-cooked meals.
3 - 4
Stew vegetables, fish, meat.
4 - 5
Steam potatoes and other vegetables.
4 - 5
Cook larger quantities of food, stews
and soups.
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is made of different materials (a sandwich
construction).
• humming: you use a high power level.
• clicking: electric switching occurs.
• hissing, buzzing: the fan operates.
The noises are normal and do not indicate
any malfunction.
8.3 Öko Timer (Eco Timer)
To save energy, the heater of the cooking
zone deactivates before the count down timer
sounds. The difference in the operation time
depends on the heat setting level and the
length of the cooking operation.
8.4 Simplified cooking guide
The correlation between the heat setting of a
zone and its consumption of power is not
linear. When you increase the heat setting, it
is not proportional to the increase of the
consumption of power. It means that a
cooking zone with the medium heat setting
uses less than a half of its power.
The data in the table is for guidance only.
Time
Hints
(min)
as neces‐
Put a lid on the cookware.
sary
5 - 25
Mix from time to time.
10 - 40
Cook with a lid on.
25 - 50
Add at least twice as much liquid as
rice, mix milk dishes halfway through
the procedure.
20 - 45
Add a few tablespoons of water.
Check the water amount during the
process.
20 - 60
Cover the bottom of the pot with 1-2
cm of water. Check the water level
during the process. Keep the lid on the
pot.
60 - 150
Up to 3 l of liquid plus ingredients.