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Functions and operation
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6 Functions and operation
Activity Power level
Melting butter and chocolate, breaking up gelatine
Keeping sauces and soups warm, soaking rice
–
Cooking potatoes, pasta, soups and ragouts, steaming
fruit, vegetables and fish, defrosting food
–
Frying in coated pans, moderate frying (without
overheating the fat) of pork cutlets or fish
–
Heating up fat, browning fish, cooking thickened
sauces and soups, making omelettes
–
Bringing large amounts of liquid to the boil, searing steaks
Heating up water
Tab. 6.3 Recommendations for power levels
The specifications provided in the table are standard values.
Depending on the cookware and filling quantity, it is
recommended to either decrease or increase the power level.
Adjusting the power level
XX
Press to set power level 5, or press , to set power level 9.
Changing the power level
XX
Press the cooking zone button (e.g. ) for the desired
cooking zone. The cooking zone indicator lights up more
brightly.
XX
Press or until the cooking zone indicator shows the
required power level.
6.1.4 Power setting
The two front cooking zones are equipped with a power-
enhancing power setting.
The power setting can be used in order to quickly heat up large
quantities of water. If the power setting is activated, the cooking
zones will run at extra high power. After 5 minutes, the cooking
zone is automatically switched to power level
9
.
If a cooking zone is operated with the power setting
P
, the
second cooking zone on that side can be operated on a
maximum power level of
5
.
i
Never heat up oil, fat and the like on this power setting.
The bottom of the pan can overheat due to the high
power output.
Switching on the power setting
XX
Press the cooking zone button (e.g. ) for the desired
cooking zone.
XX
Continue pressing until the power setting
P
is displayed by
the cooking zone indicator. After 5 minutes, the cooking zone
is automatically switched to power level
9
.
XX
If a cooking zone is operated with the power setting
P
, the
second cooking zone on that side can be operated on a
maximum power level of
5
.
XX
If the power level is increased to more than
5
, the power
setting
P
is deactivated.
XX
Observe all safety and warning information during operation
(see the “Safety” chapter).
i
Do not operate the integrated cooktop extractor with
other cooktops.
i
The cooktop should only be operated when the activated
charcoal filter, the stainless steel grease filter and the air
inlet nozzle are installed.
6.1 Cooktop
6.1.1 Switching the cooktop on/off
Switching the cooktop on
XX
Press to switch on the cooktop. The power level
0
is
shown by the cooking zone indicators.
Switching the cooktop off
XX
Press to switch off the cooktop.
XX
Pay attention to the residual heat indicator
(see the “Appliance Description” chapter).
6.1.2 Switching the cooking zone on/off
Switching on the cooking zone
XX
Press the cooking zone button (e.g. ) for the desired
cooking zone. The
0
in the cooking zone indicator lights up
more brightly. The cooking zone indicator light illuminates.
Switching off the cooking zone
i
Use the operating panel to switch off the cooking zone
after use. Do not rely on the pan size recognition.
XX
Press the cooking zone button (e.g. ) for the desired
cooking zone.
XX
Continue pressing or , until the cooking zone indicator
displays power level
0
. The display will show a
0
for a few
seconds.
6.1.3 Power levels
The high power output of induction cooktops results in the very
quick heating up of cookware. In order to avoid burning food,
slight adjustment is needed in comparison to conventional
cooking systems when selecting the power level.