[. . . ] 8 Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing the basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again 4 Residual heat indicator The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. It may be used, for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking chocolate. The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently. Setting the hob This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. 1. The Switching the hob on and off The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. To switch off: touch the # symbol until the display above the main switch goes out. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently. Note: The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds. basic setting appears. + symbol: heat setting 9 - symbol: heat setting 4 B desired heat setting appears. B Setting a hotplate Use the + and - symbols to set the desired heat setting. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. Changing the heat setting: touch the + or - symbol until the Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. Switching off the hotplate Touch the + or - symbol until < appears. After about 10 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears. Table of cooking times The following table provides some examples. Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Ongoing cooking setting Melting Chocolate, cooking chocolate, butter, honey Gelatine Heating and keeping warm Stew (e. g. lentil stew) Milk** Heating sausages in water** Defrosting and heating Frozen spinach Frozen goulash Poaching, simmering Dumplings Fish White sauces, e. g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce * Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid 4. -5. 3-4 1-2 1-2 Ongoing cooking time in minutes 20-30 mins 10-15 mins 20-30 mins 10-15 mins 3-6 mins 8-12 mins 5 Ongoing cooking setting Boiling, steaming, stewing Rice (with double the quantity of water) Rice pudding Unpeeled boiled potatoes Boiled potatoes Pasta, noodles Stew, soups Vegetables Vegetables, frozen Cooking in a pressure cooker Braising Roulades Pot roasts Goulash Frying** Escalope, plain or breaded Escalope, frozen Cutlet, plain or breaded Steak (3 cm thick) Poultry breast (2 cm thick) Chicken breast, frozen Fish and fish fillet, plain Fish and fish fillet, breaded Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e. g. fish fingers Scampi and prawns Stir fry, frozen Pancakes Omelette Fried eggs Deep-fat frying (fry 150-200g per portion continuously in 1-2 litres oil**) Frozen products, e. g. chicken portions Fish, breaded or battered Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered Small items, e. g. [. . . ] " number The electronics have overheated and have switched off the corresponding hotplate. The hotplate was in operation for too long and has switched itself off. * Do not place hot pans close to or on the control panel After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out. E number and FD number: Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. [. . . ]