Basic operation en ReStart ▶ If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of switching it off, the hob operates with the settings that were previously set. 2. Select the required power level in the settings area. a The power level has been set. Note: If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes. After a certain period of time, the cooking zone switches itself off. 8.2 Switching the hob off ▶ Touch until the displays go out. a All cooking zones are switched off.
QuickStart ▶ If you set one or more items of cookware on any cooking zone before switching on the appliance, the hob detects this and automatically selects the cook- ing zone for one of the items of cookware. Then se- lect the power level in the next 59 seconds, or the hob will switch off. Note: If all of the cooking zones are switched off for longer than 59 seconds, the hob is automatically switched off. 8.3 Setting the power level in the cooking zones The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are dis- played from to with intermediate values. Select the best power level for the food and the planned cooking process. 1. Touch the required cooking zone display a and light up.
Changing the power level and switching off the cooking zone 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Select the required power level or set it to a The cooking zone's power level is changed or the cooking zone is switched off. 8.4 Cooking tips Ў When heating up puree, cream soups or thick sauces, stir occasionally. Ў To preheat, set the power level 8-9. Ў When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power level as soon as you see steam escaping. The cooking result is not affected by the steam escap- ing. Ў After cooking, place a lid on the cookware until you serve the dish. Ў To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the man- ufacturer's instructions.
Ў Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients will be lost. The kitchen timer enables you to set the optimal cooking time. Ў Ensure that the oil does not smoke. Ў To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after the other. Ў Some items of cookware may reach high temperat- ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore use oven gloves. Ў You can find recommendations for energy-efficient cooking under → "Saving energy", Page 5 Milk 1 1.5 - 2.5 - Boiled sausages 1 3 - 4 - Defrosting and heating Spinach, frozen 3 - 4 15 - 25 Goulash, frozen 3 - 4 35 - 55 Poaching, simmering Potato dumplings 1 4.5 - 5.5 20 - 30 Fish 1 4 - 5 10 - 15 White sauces, e.g.
Bйchamel sauce 1 - 2 3 - 6 Whisked sauces, e.g. Bйarnaise sauce, Hollandaise sauce 3 - 4 8 - 12 Boiling, steaming, braising Rice, with double the volume of water 2.5 - 3.5 15 - 30 Rice pudding 2 2 - 3 30 - 40 Potatoes boiled in their skin 4.5 - 5.5 25 - 35 Boiled potatoes 4.5 - 5.5 15 - 30 Pasta 1 6 - 7 6 - 10 Stew 3.5 - 4.5 120 - 180 Soups 3.5 - 4.5 15 - 60 Vegetables 2.5 - 3.5 10 - 20 Vegetables, frozen 3.5 - 4.5 7 - 20 Stew in a pressure cooker 4.5 - 5.5 - Braising Rolled roasting joint 4 - 5 50 - 65 Pot roast 4 - 5 60 - 100 Cooking recommendations The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for which food.
The cooking time ( ) may vary de- pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. Melting Chocolate, cooking chocolate 1 - 1.5 - Butter, honey, gelatine 1 - 2 - Heating and keeping warm Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1.5 - 2 - 1 Without lid 2 Preheat to power level 8 - 8.5 1 Without lid 2 Preheat to power level 8 - 8.5 9