en  Operating the appliance
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1Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table 
shows heat settings and cooking times for various 
meals.
Switching the hob on and off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. 
To switch on: Touch the # symbol. An audible signal 
sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the 
hotplate indicators ‹ light up. The hob is ready to use.
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the indicator 
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual 
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled 
down sufficiently.
Notes
■ The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates 
have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■ The selected settings are stored for four seconds 
after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it 
on again during this time, the hob will operate using 
the previously stored settings.
Setting a hotplate
Use the @ and A symbols to select the required heat 
setting. 
Heat setting ‚ = lowest setting. 
Heat setting Š = highest setting.
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is 
marked with a dot.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1. Select the hotplate by touching the × symbol.
2. Touch the @ or A symbol within 10 seconds. The 
following basic setting appears:
@ symbol: Š heat setting 
A symbol: … heat setting
The heat setting is set.
Changing the heat setting
Select the hotplate and touch the @ or A symbol until 
the required heat setting appears.
Switching off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and then touch the @ or A symbol 
until ‹ appears.
The hotplate switches itself off and the residual heat 
indicator appears.
Notes
■ If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the 
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has 
elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
■ If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before 
switching on the hob, it will be detected within 
20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the 
hotplate will be selected automatically. Once 
detected, select the power level within the next 
20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off. 
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one 
will be detected when switching it on.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
■ When heating up puree, cream soups and thick 
sauces, stir occasionally.
■ Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
■ When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting 
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid 
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape 
for a good cooking result.
■ After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you 
serve the food.
■ To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the 
manufacturer's instructions.
■ Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the 
nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used 
to set the optimum cooking time.
■ For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil 
should be avoided.
■ To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
■ Cookware may reach high temperatures while the 
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven 
gloves.
■ You can find recommendations for energy-efficient 
cooking in section ~ "Environmental protection"