en Basic operation 5.4 Cooking zone 5.5 Residual heat indicator Before you start cooking, check whether the size of the cookware fits the cooking zone that you want to use for cooking: The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. Do not touch the cooking zone if the residual heat indicator is lit. Area Cooking zone type Flex Zone → "FlexInduction", Page 10 Single-circuit cooking zone Tri-circuit cooking zone The cooking zone switches on automatic- ally when you use cookware with a base that matches the outer cooking zone that you want to use. Display Meaning The cooking zone is hot. The cooking zone is warm. 6 Basic operation 2.
Select the required power level in the settings area. a The power level has been set. ▶ Touch . An audible signal sounds. The symbols for the cooking zones and the currently available functions light up. . . lights up next to the cooking zones. a The hob is ready for use. 6.1 Switching on the hob 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. QuickStart ▶ If you place cookware on the hob before you switch it on, the cookware is detected when you switch on and the corresponding cooking zone is selected automatically.
Select the power level in the next 20 seconds, or the hob switches itself off. ReStart ▶ If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of switching it off, the hob operates with the settings that were previously set. ▶ Touch until the displays go out. a All cooking zones are switched off. 6.2 Switching the hob off Changing the power level and switching off the cooking zone 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Select the required power level in the settings range Note: If all of the cooking zones are switched off for longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically switched off. or set it to . .
a The cooking zone's power level changes or the 6.3 Setting the power level in the cooking zones cooking zone switches itself off and the residual heat indicator appears. 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 symbol for the cooking zone you re- quire. a The . display gets brighter. 6.4 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. 8