[. . . ] Only after doing this will you be able to operate your appliance properly. If the appliance is given to another person, ensure the appliance documentation is also included. If it has suffered any damage during trans port, do not connect the appliance, contact the AfterSales Service and provide a written notification of the damage caused. If you do not, you will lose your right to any type of compensation. Safety instructions This appliance is designed for domestic use only. [. . . ] Select the hotplate: Touch the programming zone for the required hotplate. In the next 5 seconds, slide your finger along the programming zone until the required heat setting lights up. 3. To change the heat setting: Slide your finger along the programming zone until the required heat setting is displayed. Warning: The selected heat setting will flash if no pan is placed on the induction hotplate. Switching off the hotplate Select heat setting 0 in the programming zone. The hotplate is switched off and the residual heat indicator s/t is displayed. 16 Cooking table Some examples are given in the following table. The cooking times depend on the type, weight and quality of the food being cooked. Slow cooking level Melting Chocolate, ganache, butter, honey Gelatin Heating and keeping warm Vegetable and pulse stew (e. g. lentils) Milk** Sausages boiled in water** Defrosting and heating Frozen spinach Frozen goulash Simmering, bringing to the boil over a low heat Potato dumplings Fish White sauces, e. g. Barnaise, Hollandaise Boiling, steaming, sauting Rice (with double the amount of water) Rice pudding Potatoes (unpeeled) Potatoes (peeled in salted water) Pasta Stew, soup Vegetables (fresh) Vegetables (frozen) Stews (in pressure cooker) Roasting Joints of meat Meat stews Goulash Duration of slow cooking in minutes 12 12 12 1. 5 15 min 20 30 min 20 30 min 10 15 min 3 6 min 8 12 min 15 30 min 25 35 min 25 30 min 15 25 min 6 10 min 15 60 min 10 20 min 7 20 min 50 60 min 60 100 min 50 60 min 17 Slow cooking level Pan-frying Fillets, with or without pastry or breadcrumb coating Frozen fillets Chops, with or without breadcrumb coating Steak (3 cm thick) Breast (2 cm thick) Breast (frozen) Whole fish and fish fillets (without breadcrumb coating) Whole fish and fish fillets (breaded) Frozen breaded fish, e. g. saut Pancakes Omelette Fried eggs Frying (150 g 200 g per portion in 1 2 l of oil) Frozen food, e. g. chicken pieces Fish (breaded or beer-battered) Green vegetables, mushrooms, (breaded or beer-battered, e. g. doughnuts, battered fruit * Slow cook, uncovered ** Uncovered Duration of slow cooking in minutes 6 10 min 8 12 min 8 12 min 8 12 min 10 20 min 10 30 min 8 20 min 8 20 min 8 12 min 4 10 min 6 10 min fry individually fry individually 3 6 min fry in batches 6 6 6 7 5 5 5 6 6 7 6 6 7 7 7 8 6 6 6 7 7 8 7 7 3. 56 8 7 7 6 6 6 9 8 8 7 7 7 45 18 Childproof lock The cooktop can be protected against being accidentally turned on to ensure that children do not switch on the elements. Switching the temporary childproof lock on and off To switch on You can lock the hob on just one occasion, for example if you have young children visiting you. Press and hold the # symbol for more than 4 seconds; the hotplate indicators go out and the H indicator lights up. The childproof lock may be accidentally switched on and off if: water is spilt when cleaning, food is spilt or objects are resting on the # symbol. To switch off Please note: 19 Switching the permanent childproof lock on and off Switching the permanent childproof lock on and off Use this function to permanently activate the childproof lock. 1. Switch off the hotplates, individually, working from right to left. 4. The childproof lock is now activated The childproof lock can be deactivated again. To do this, follow the same procedure as for activating the childproof lock. Switching the hob on Press the # symbol until a beep sounds and the H indicator goes out. The hob can now be used. 20 Keep warm function All the elements have this function. Method of operation The keep warm function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter or keeping food warm. [. . . ] Press and hold the @ symbol on the main switch for at least 5 seconds. To do this, follow the same procedure as for deactivating the warning signal. Care and cleaning The recommendations and warnings given in this section are designed to help you clean and maintain your cooking hob in optimum condition Cooking hob Cleaning Clean the hob after each use. Never use: H Dishwashers H Abrasive products 27 H Aggressive cleaning products, such as stain removers and oven sprays H Sponges which may scratch H High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners Glass scrapers Remove stubborn dirt with a glass scraper. 1. Do not use the scraper cover to clean the surface of the cooking hob as this could scratch the surface. d Care The blade is very sharp. [. . . ]