Advice on using cookware13
As two independent hotplates13
As a single hotplate13
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Timer functions14
The kitchen timer14
Stopwatch function14
PowerBoost function15
Activating15
Deactivating15
Frying sensor15
Advantages when frying15
Frying pans for the frying sensor15
Temperature settings16
Table16
Setting procedure18
Locking the control panel for cleaning18
Automatic safety switch-off function18
Basic settings19
To access the basic settings:20
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m Intended use
Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
the instruction and installation manual, as well
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance,
contact the Technical Assistance Service and
provide written notification of the damage
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to
any type of compensation.
Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused by
incorrect connection is not covered under
warranty.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and beverages. The
cooking process must be supervised. A short
cooking process must be supervised without
interruption. Only use the appliance in
enclosed spaces.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised
or are instructed by a person responsible for
their safety how to use the appliance safely and
have understood the associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 15 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a
safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
If you wear an active implantable medical
device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator),
check with your doctor that it complies with
Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June
1990, DIN EN 45502-2-1 and DIN EN 45502-22, and that it has been chosen, implanted and
programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-E
2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied, and
if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils and
cookware with non-metal handles are used, it is
safe to use this induction hob as intended.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
Do not use covers. These can cause accidents,
for example due to overheating, catching fire or
materials shattering.
Only use safety devices or child protection
grilles approved by ourselves. Unsuitable
safety devices or child protection grilles may
result in accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote control.
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m Important safety
information
m Warning – Risk of fire!
▯Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch
off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something
similar.
Risk of fire!
▯The hotplates become very hot. Never
place combustible items on the hob. Never
place objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact
the after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
▯Do not use hob covers here.They can
cause accidents, for example due to
overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
m Warning – Risk of burns!
▯The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
▯The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
▯Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of burns!!
▯Always switch the hob off using the
controls after each use. Do not wait until
the hob turns off automatically after the pan
is removed.
m Warning – Risk of electric shock!
▯Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
▯A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
m Warning – Risk of fault!
A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If
a drawer is located on the underside of the
hob, do not store any small or sharp objects,
paper or tea towels in it. These may be sucked
in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and the fan
entry point.
m Warning – Risk of injury!
▯When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
▯Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
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Causes of damage
Causes of damage:
Caution!
–Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
–Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
–Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
–Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
–Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
The table below lists the commonest kinds of damage:
DamageCauseRemedy
StainsFood boiling overRemove any food that has boiled over immediately with a glass
scraper
Unsuitable cleaning agentsOnly use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
ScratchesSalt, sugar and sandDo not use the hob as a work surface or storage space
Rough pan bases can scratch the hobInspect the cookware
DiscolourationUnsuitable cleaning agentsOnly use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Wear caused by cookwareLift pots and pans when moving them.
BlisteringSugar, food with a high sugar contentRemove any food that has boiled over immediately with a glass
scraper
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Protecting the environment
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
▯Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
▯Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use
a lot more energy.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size
of the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide the diameter for the top of the pan,
which is usually larger than the diameter of the pan
base.
▯Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
▯Use little water when cooking. This saves energy
and preserves all the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
▯Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Cooking with induction
Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item
of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
▯Saves time when boiling and frying.
▯Saves energy.
▯Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
▯Heat control and safety – the hob increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops
the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from the hotplate, without having to switch it off
first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
▯Cookware made from enamelled steel
▯Cookware made from cast iron
▯Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
You can check whether the cookware is suitable for
induction cooking. ~ "Suitability test of tableware"
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
FP
If the only hotplate being used is the Flex cooking zone,
larger cookware that is particularly suited to this zone
can be used. You can find further information on
positioning the cookware in the section entitled
~ "Flexible cooking zone".
FP
FP
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Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
▯If the base of the cookware is only partially
ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic
will heat up. This may mean that heat will not be
distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may
not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.
▯The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
material from which the base of the cookware is
made contains aluminium, for example. This may
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently
hot or even that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
No cookware on hotplate/cookware of an unsuitable
size
If no cookware is placed on the selected hotplate, if the
cookware is made of an unsuitable material or if it is not
the right size for the hotplate, the hotplate indicator will
start to flash. To stop the indicator flashing, place
suitable cookware on the hotplate. If it is left flashing for
more than 9 minutes, the hotplate will automatically
switch off.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to
react and the pan may reach very high temperatures.
The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on
the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch
the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has cooled
down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
the cookware and the material from which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.
▯common thin steel
▯glass
▯earthenware
▯copper
▯aluminium
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans
made from materials that distribute heat evenly through
them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer
base, saves time and energy.
Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the
cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.
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Getting to know your appliance
Getting to know your appliance
You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~ Page 2
Note: : Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colours may differ.
The control panel
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Controls
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Ú
t
A/ @
®
Š
Controls
When the hob heats up, the symbols for the controls
available at this time light up.
Touch a symbol to activate the function it represents.An
audible confirmation signal will sound.
Notes
–The corresponding symbols for the controls will
light up, depending on whether they are available.
The controls that are available will be lit white.
When a function is selected, they turn orange.
–Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Moisture reduces their effectiveness.
–Do not place hot cookware anywhere other than the
front hotplate, and never on the control panel.
There is a risk that the control panel's electronics
will overheat.
Lock the control panel for cleaning
Frying sensor
Basic settings
Select settings
Stopwatch
Short-term timer
Indicators/symbols
‹‹
‚-‚ƒ
•/œ
‹‹
‹‹.‹‹
š / ›
Ž / ˜
ª
«
‘
¬/«/ª
Operating status
Heat settings
Residual heat
Short-term timer
Stopwatch function
Hotplate
PowerBoost function
Flex cooking zone activated
Flex cooking zone deactivated
Frying sensor
Frying sensor temperature indicator
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Control knob
You can use the control knobs to select the heat setting,
the PowerBoost function and the Flex cooking zone.
1Lowest heat setting
12Highest heat setting
Ž
ª
The control knobs have an illuminated ring with an
illuminated symbol for each function. The illuminated
ring changes colour when particular functions or
processes are activated.
PowerBoost function
Flex cooking zone activated
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
This indicates that the hotplate is still hot. Do not touch
the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is still lit or
immediately after it goes out.
The following will be shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
▯ •: High temperature
▯ œ: Low temperature
and the illuminated ring around the control knob will
flash.
If the cookware is removed from the hotplate while
cooking is in progress, the heat setting indicator will
flash and the control knob will be lit orange.
Turn the control knob to position 0.
If the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will be lit and the illuminated ring around the
control knob will flash. Even after the hob has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will remain lit as
long as the hotplate is still warm.
The hotplates
Hotplate
Single-ring hot-
Û
plate
Flex cooking
á
zone
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see
section entitled ~ "Cooking with induction"
Use cookware that is a suitable size
See the section entitled ~ "Flexible
cooking zone"
Special accessories
You can order the following accessories via your
specialist dealer:
VA 420 000Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation
VA 420 001Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation with appliance cover/
extension
VA 420 010Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for
surface installation
VA 420 011Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for
surface installation with appliance
cover/extension
10
VA 450 401Appliance extension, 38 cm
Only use the accessories as specified. The
manufacturer accepts no liability if these accessories
are used incorrectly.
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Operating the appliance
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Applying hotplate settings
Use the control knob to select the heat setting you
require.
0Hotplate off.
Heat setting 1Lowest setting
Heat setting 12Highest setting
Notes
–To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power.
–In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power.
Selecting a heat setting
Push in the control knob and turn it to the heat setting
you require.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
▯For preheating, select a heat setting between 10
and 12.
▯When cooking with the lid on, reduce the heat as
soon as you see steam escaping. The cooking
result is not affected by the steam escaping.
▯After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until
you serve the food.
▯To cook with the pressure cooker, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
▯Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients
will be lost. The short-term timer can be used to set
the optimum cooking time.
▯For a healthier result, ensure that the oil does not
smoke.
▯To brown food, fry it in small batches.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. Use oven gloves.
▯You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in the section entitled ~ "Protecting the
environment"
The selected heat setting will be lit on the hotplate
display. The illuminated ring around the control knob
will be lit.
Switching off a hotplate
Turn the control knob to position 0.
The residual heat indicator will be lit and the illuminated
ring around the control knob will flash until the hotplate
has cooled down.
Note: If there is no cookware on the hotplate or if the
cookware is not detected, the selected heat setting will
flash and the illuminated ring around the control knob
will be lit orange. After approximately 9 minutes, the
hotplate will switch off.
In this case, the illuminated ring around the control
knob will flash. Turn the control knob back to position 0;
the illuminated ring will stop flashing.
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Cooking table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on
the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Heat settingCooking methodsExamples
11 - 12Pre-heatingWater
SearingMeat
HeatingFat/oil, liquids
Bringing to the boilSoups, sauces
BlanchingVegetables
7 - 10FryingMeat, potatoes
6 - 8FryingFish
8 - 9FryingFlour-based and/or egg-based dishes, e.g. pancakes
Cooking with the lid offPasta, liquids
7 - 8BrowningFlour, onions
Shallow fryingAlmonds, breadcrumbs
FryingBacon
ReducingMeat stock, sauces
6 - 7Ongoing cooking with the lid offPotato dumplings, vegetable soups, stews, poached
eggs
5 - 6Ongoing cooking with the lid offScalded sausages
6 - 7SteamingVegetables, potatoes, fish
StewingVegetables, fruit, fish
BraisingBeef olives, minced meat hot dogs, vegetables
3 - 4BraisingGoulash
4 - 5Cooking with the lid onSoups, sauces
3 - 4DefrostingFrozen products
Cooking with the lid onRice, pulses, vegetables
ThickeningEgg-based dishes, e.g. omelette
1 - 2Heating/keeping warmSoup, vegetables in sauce
1Heating/keeping warmStew, e.g. lentil stew
MeltingButter, chocolate
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Flexible cooking zone
You can use each flex zone as a single hotplate or as
two independent hotplates, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If using the flexible cooking zone, only the
area that is covered by cookware is activated.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is
distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
As a single hotplate
Diameter smaller than or equal to 13
cm
Place the cookware on one of the four
positions that can be seen in the illustration.
As two independent hotplates
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
hotplates.
Activating
See the section entitled ~ "Operating the appliance"
As a single hotplate
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
hotplates.
Linking the two hotplates
1Set down the cookware. Turn one of the control
knobs to position ª.
2Use the other control knob to select the heat
setting. The ª indicator will be lit. The heat setting
will be lit on the displays for the two hotplates.
The Flex cooking zone has now been activated.
Diameter greater than 13 cm
Place the cookware on one of the
three positions that can be seen in the
illustration.
If the cookware takes up more than
one hotplate, place it starting on the
upper or lower edge of the flexible
cooking zone.
As two independent hotplates
The front and rear hotplates each have two
inductors and can be used independently of
each other. Select the required heat setting
for each of the hotplates. Use only one item
of cookware on each hotplate.
Changing the heat setting
To alter the heat setting, use the same control knob you
used to select the original heat setting.
Adding new cookware
Set down the new cookware. Turn the control knob that
was used to select the Flex cooking zone to position 0
and then back to position ª.
The cookware will be detected and the heat setting that
was previously selected will be retained.
Note: If the cookware is moved to the hotplate being
used or lifted up, the hotplate begins an automatic
search and the heat setting selected previously is
retained.
Unlinking the two hotplates
Turn the control knob that was used to select the Flex
cooking zone to position 0. The « indicator will be lit.
The Flex cooking zone has now been deactivated. The
two hotplates will now function independently.
Note: If you switch the hob off and then subsequently
switch it on again, the flexible cooking zone is converted
back to two independent hotplates.
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Timer functions
Your hob has two timer functions:
▯Short-term timer
▯Stopwatch
The kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99
minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Setting procedure
1Touch the
will light up on the short-term timer display.
2Set the required cooking time using the A and
@ symbols within the next 10 seconds.
Š symbol; ‹‹ and the b and @ symbols
Stopwatch function
The stopwatch function displays the time that has
elapsed since activation.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Activating
1Select a heat setting. The ® indicator will be lit.
2Touch the ® symbol. ‹‹.‹‹ will be lit on the
stopwatch display.
The time will now start to elapse.
Stopping the stopwatch
Touch the ® symbol to stop the stopwatch. The
stopwatch indicators will remain lit.
Touch the ® symbol again to restart the stopwatch.
Deactivating
Press and hold the ® symbol for a few seconds. This
will stop the stopwatch, and the stopwatch indicators
will go out.
Note: If you press and hold the A or @ symbol, you
can set the cooking time more quickly.
3Touch the Š symbol again to confirm the selected
cooking time.
The time will now start to elapse.
Note: If you do not confirm the setting within 10
seconds, the short-term timer will start automatically.
Changing or cancelling the cooking time
1Touch the Š symbol.
2Alter the cooking time using the A and @ symbols
or set it to ‹‹.
3Touch the Š symbol to confirm the cooking time.
This function has now been deactivated.
Once the cooking time has elapsed
An audible signal will sound. ‹‹ will flash on the shortterm timer display.
Touch the Š symbol; the indicators will go out and the
signal tone will cease.
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PowerBoost function
The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
volumes of water faster than when using heat
setting
This function is available for any of the hotplates,
provided the other hotplate is not in use. Otherwise, ˜
and
hotplate; the ‚ƒ heat setting will then be set
automatically without activating this function. Turn the
control knob to position 0.
Note: The PowerBoost function can also be activated in
the flexible area if the cooking zone is being used as a
single hotplate.
‚ƒ.
‚ƒ will flash on the display for the selected
Activating
Push in the control knob and turn it to position Ž. The
˜ and Ž indicators will light up.
Frying sensor
This function maintains the appropriate temperature in
the frying pan when you are frying food.
Advantages when frying
▯The hotplate only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
▯The frying function reports when the empty frying
pan has reached the optimum temperature for
adding oil and then for adding the food.
Notes
–Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the
function does not activate correctly. You can use a
splash guard to prevent splashes of grease.
–Use suitable oil or fat for frying. If butter, margarine,
extra virgin olive oil or lard is used, set heat setting
1 or 2.
–Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
–If the hotplate is a higher temperature than the
cookware or vice versa, the frying sensor will not be
activated correctly.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
Turn the control knob to the heat setting you require. ˜
and Ž will go out and the heat setting you have
selected will be lit.
This function has now been deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost
function may switch itself off automatically in order to
protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
In this case, heat setting ‚ƒ will automatically be set.
Turn the control knob to position 0 or whichever heat
setting you require.
Frying pans for the frying sensor
Frying pans specifically suited to use with the frying
sensor are available. This optional accessory can be
purchased separately from specialist retailers or
through our technical after-sales service. Always quote
the relevant reference number.
▯GP900001 15 cm frying pan.
▯GP900002 19 cm frying pan.
▯GP900003 21 cm frying pan.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
require only a small amount of oil to fry food.
Notes
–The frying sensor has been configured specifically
for this type of frying pan.
–Ensure that the diameter of the base of the frying
pan corresponds to the size of the hotplate. Place
the frying pan in the centre of the hotplate.
–The frying sensor may not activate on the Flex
cooking zone if the frying pan does not match the
size of the hotplate or if it is positioned incorrectly.
See the section entitled ~ "Flexible cooking zone"
–Other types of frying pan may overheat. They may
reach a temperature above or below the selected
temperature setting. Select the lowest temperature
setting to begin with and change it if necessary.
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Temperature settings
Temperature settingSuitable for
1Very lowPreparing and reducing sauces, stewing vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or
margarine.
2LowFrying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
3Low - mediumFrying fish and thick food such as meatballs and sausages.
4Medium - highFrying steaks (medium or well done), frozen breaded products, thin food such as escalopes, strips of
meat and vegetables.
5HighFrying food at high temperatures, e.g. rare steaks (bloody), potato fritters and fried potatoes.
Table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The roasting time may vary depending on
the type, weight, size and quality of the food.
The set heat setting varies depending on the frying pan
that is used.
Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the
acoustic signal has sounded.
Temperature
setting
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded46 - 10
Fillet46 - 10
Chops*310 - 15
Cordon bleu, Viennese Schnitzel*410 - 15
Steak, rare (3 cm thick)56 - 8
Steak, medium or well-done (3 cm thick)48 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)*310 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw*38 - 20
Hamburger, meatballs, rissoles*36 - 30
Stripes of meat, gyros47 - 12
Minced meat46 - 10
Bacon25 - 8
Fish
Fish, fried, whole, e.g. trout310 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded3 - 410 - 20
Prawns, scampi44 - 8
Egg dishes
Pancakes**51,5 - 2,5
Omelette**23 - 6
Fried eggs2 - 42 - 6
Scrambled eggs24 - 9
Shredded raisin pancake310 - 15
French toast**34 - 8
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
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Temperature
setting
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (boiled in their skin)56 - 12
Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes)415 - 25
Potato pancakes**52,5 - 3,5
Swiss rösti250 - 55
Glazed potatoes315 - 20
Vegetables
Garlic, onions1 - 22 - 10
Courgettes, aubergines34 - 12
Peppers, green asparagus34 - 15
Vegetables sautéed in oil, e.g. courgettes, green peppers110 - 20
Mushrooms410 - 15
Glazed vegetables36 - 10
Onion rings35 - 10
Frozen products
Escalope415 - 20
Cordon bleu*410 - 30
Poultry breast*410 - 30
Chicken nuggets410 - 15
Gyros, kebab410 - 15
Fish fillet, plain or breaded310 - 20
Fish fingers48 - 12
French fries54 - 6
Stir-fries meals, e.g. fried vegetables with chicken36 - 10
Spring rolls410 - 30
Camembert/cheese310 - 15
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables125 - 35
Béchamel sauce110 - 20
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce110 - 20
Reducing sauces, e.g. tomato sauce, Bolognese sauce125 - 35
Sweet sauces, e.g. orange sauce115 - 25
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese37 - 10
Dry ready meals that require water to be added, e.g. pasta15 - 10
Croutons36 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts43 - 15
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.
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Setting procedure
Select the appropriate temperature level from the table.
Set an empty item of cookware down on the cooking
zone.
1Use the control knob to select the temperature
setting you require. Temperature settings 1 to 5 are
available for this function; see temperature settings
table.
2Touch the Ú symbol; it will be lit orange.
‘ and the temperature setting you have selected
will be lit.
Locking the control panel for cleaning
Wiping over the control panel while the hob is switched
on may alter the settings. To avoid doing this, you can
use the hob's "Lock control panel for cleaning" function.
To switch on: Touch the − symbol. An audible signal
will sound. The indicators for the active functions will
flash. The control panel will be locked for 10 minutes.
You will now be able to clean the surface of the control
panel without altering the settings.
To switch off: Touch the − symbol again within the next
10 minutes.
If the function is not deactivated within these 10
minutes, the hob will switch itself off.
Notes
–The locking function does not affect the control
knobs.The hob can be switched off at any time.
–While the locking function is active, the power
supply to the hob is disconnected. The hotplates
may still be hot.
The function has now been activated.
The ¬, « or ª temperature indicator and the
temperature setting you have selected will remain lit
until the frying temperature has been reached. An
audible signal will then sound and the temperature
indicator will go out.
3Once the frying temperature has been reached, add
the fat and then the food to the pan.
Notes
–If a temperature setting above 5 is selected,
setting † will automatically be set. In this case, turn
the control knob to position 5.
–Turn the food so that it does not burn.
Switching off the frying sensor
Turn the control knob that was used to select the
temperature to position 0. The hotplate will switch off
and the residual heat indicator will appear.
Automatic safety switch-off function
For your protection, the appliance features a safety
switch-off function. Depending on which heat setting
has been selected, the hotplate's heating element will
be deactivated if no further action is performed within a
set time after selecting the heat setting.
Heat settingDeactivated after
‚
ƒ to …
† to ˆ
‰
Š to ‚‹
‚‚ to ‚ƒ
Frying sensor temperature settingDeactivated after
‚ to †
An audible signal will indicate when this time has
elapsed. The control knob is active and the illuminated
ring around it will flash. ”‰ will be lit on the hotplate
display.
10 hours
5 hours
4 hours
3 hours
2 hours
1 hour
3 hours
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Turn the control knob to position 0. The appliance can
now be switched back on as usual.
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Basic settings
Basic settings
The appliance has various basic settings. These basic
settings can be altered to suit your individual
requirements.
Basic settings
en
Indicator/symbol
Function
Signal tones
‹¯ All signal tones activated.*
™‚
‹”” Only audible fault signal activated.
Power management function: Limit the total power of the hob (watts)
‹”” Deactivated.*
‚‹‹‹ Lowest setting
‚†‹‹
ƒ‹‹‹
...
™ƒ
І‹‹ Highest setting on the hob
Check cookware; cooking results
‹Not suitable
‚Not perfect
™„
ƒSuitable
Restore to standard settings
‹”” Individual settings.*
™…
* Factory settings
‹¯ Restore factory settings.
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To access the basic settings:
The hob must be off.
1Push in one of the control knobs and turn it anti-
clockwise to position Ž.
2Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1.
3Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.
The t symbol will be lit. The illuminated ring
around the control knob will be lit yellow.
4Touch the t symbol.
The displays show the product information.
Product informationDisplay screen
After-sales service index (ASSI)
Production number
Production number 1
Production number 2
5Press the t symbol again to call up the basic
settings.
™‚ and ‹¯ will light up by default on the displays.
‹‚
”š
І.
ܠ
Exiting the basic settings menu
1Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position Ž.
2Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1.
3Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.
The t symbol and the illuminated ring around the
control knob will go out.
6Touch the t symbol repeatedly until the required
function is displayed.
7Then use the @ and A symbols to select the
required setting.
8Touch the t symbol for at least 4 seconds.
The settings have been saved.
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Suitability test of tableware
This function can be used to check the speed and
quality of the cooking process depending on the
cookware.
The result is a reference value and depends on the
properties of the cookware and the hotplate being used.
1Fill the pan with approximately 200 ml water and
place it at room temperature in the middle of the
hotplate that most closely matches the diameter of
the pan base.
2Go to the basic settings and select the ™„ setting.
‹”” will be lit.
3Touch the
tone will sound and the hotplate indicators will be
lit.
The function has now been activated.
¥—¯ will be lit. After a few seconds, the hotplate
displays will show the results for the quality and speed
of the cooking process.
@ or A symbol. ‹¯ will be lit. A signal
Notes
–Do not use the wok or wok accessories with this
function.
–The Flex cooking zone is set to function as a single
hotplate; only test one item of cookware at a time on
it.
–If the diameter of the hotplate that is used is much
smaller than the diameter of the cookware, only the
middle of the cookware can be expected to heat up.
This may result in the cooking results not being as
good as expected or being less than satisfactory.
–You can find information on this function in the
section entitled ~ "Basic settings"
–You can find information on the type, size and
positioning of the cookware in the sections entitled
~ "Cooking with induction" and ~ "Flexible
cooking zone"
.
Check the result using the following table:
Result
The cookware is not suitable for the hotplate and will
‹
therefore not heat up.*
The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected
‚
and the cooking process is not going as well as it
should.*
The cookware is heating up correctly and the cooking
ƒ
process is going well.
* If there is a smaller hotplate available, test the cookware
again on the smaller hotplate.
To activate the function again, select the @ or A symbol.
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Cleaning
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Hob
Cleaning
Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent
food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the
hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.
Clean the hob with a damp dish cloth and dry it with a
cloth or towel to prevent limescale build-up.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type
of hob. Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the
product packaging.
Never use:
▯Undiluted washing-up liquid
▯Cleaning agents designed for dishwashers
▯Abrasive cleaners
▯Harsh cleaning agents, such as oven spray and
limescale remover
▯Scouring pads
▯High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the
following instructions:
▯Only use warm soapy water
▯Wash new dish cloths thoroughly before use.
▯Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
▯Do not use a glass scraper or sharp objects.
Control knob
Only use warm detergent solution. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaning products. Do not use a glass scraper,
as this may damage the control knob.
Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning the
control knob, as this may cause dull patches to appear
on the knob.
Stubborn dirt is best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Observe the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can obtain a suitable glass scraper from customer
services or through our online shop.
Using a special sponge for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs
achieves a great cleaning result.
Potential marks
Limescale and
water marks
Sugar, rice starch
or plastic
* Then clean with a damp dish cloth and dry with a cloth or
towel.
Note: Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is
still hot. This may mark the surface. Make sure that any
residue left by cleaning agents is removed.
Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled
down. You can use a cleaning agent suitable for glass-ceramic hobs.*
Clean immediately. Use a glass scraper.
Caution: Risk of burns.*
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FAQ
FAQ
Noises
Why can I hear noises while I'm cooking?
Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the characteristics of the base of the cookware. These
noises are normal for induction technology. They do not indicate a defect.
Possible noises:
A low humming noise of the kind a transformer makes:
Occurs when cooking at a high heat setting. The noise disappears or becomes quieter when the heat setting is
reduced.
Low whistling noise:
Occurs when the cookware is empty. The noise disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.
Crackling:
Occurs when using cookware made from layers of different material or when using cookware of different sizes and different materials at the same time.The volume of the noise may vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked
and the cooking method.
FAQ
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High-pitched whistling noises:
May occur if two hotplates are used at the highest heat setting at the same time. The whistling noises disappear or
become quieter when the heat setting is reduced.
Fan noise:
The hob is equipped with a fan that automatically switches on at high temperatures. The fan may continue to run even
after you have switched off the hob if the temperature detected is still too high.
Cookware
Which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob?
You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob in the section entitled
~ "Cooking with induction".
Why is the hotplate not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing?
The cookware is on a different hotplate to the one that has been switched on.
Check that you have switched on the correct hotplate.
The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the hotplate that best corresponds to
its size. You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the sections entitled ~ "Cooking
with induction"
and ~ "Flexible cooking zone".
Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high heat setting?
The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the hotplate that best corresponds to
its size. You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the sections entitled ~ "Cooking
with induction"
and ~ "Flexible cooking zone".
Cleaning
How do I clean the hob?
Optimal results can be achieved with cleaning products specifically for use on glass-ceramic surfaces. Do not use
harsh or abrasive cleaning products, dishwasher detergents (concentrates) or floorcloths.
You can find more information on cleaning and caring for your hob in the section entitled ~ "Cleaning"
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What to do in the event of a fault
Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to
eliminate. Please read the information in the table
before calling the after-sales service.
Indicator/symbolPossible causeRemedial action
NoneThe power supply has been disconnected. Use other electrical appliances to check whether a
short circuit has occurred in the power supply.
The appliance has not been connected as
shown in the circuit diagram.
Electronics fault.If the fault cannot be rectified, inform the technical after-
An audible signal soundsThe control panel is wet or an object is cov-
ering it.
The hotplate has been
switched off. The illuminated ring on the control
knob is flashing.
The hotplate indicator is
flashing.
”ƒ
”…
Ӡ + heat setting and sig-
nal tone
Ӡ and signal tone
”‚ / ”‡
”‰
“Š‹‹‹
“Š‹‚‹
—…‹‹
Do not place hot cookware on the control panel.
The control knob has not been turned for
an extended period. The automatic safety
switch-off function has been activated.
The appliance is too hot.Read the fault message on the control panel.
The cookware is not being detected. Make
sure that the cookware is suitable for use
with an induction hob.
The electronics have overheated and the
affected hotplate has been switched off.
The electronics have overheated and all
hotplates have been switched off.
There is hot cookware on/near the control
panel. There is a risk that the electronics
will overheat.
There is hot cookware on/near the control
panel. To protect the electronics, the hotplate has been switched off.
The hotplate has overheated and has been
switched off to protect the work surface.
The hotplate has been operating continuously for an extended period.
The operating voltage is incorrect/outside
of the normal operating range.
The hob is not connected properlyDisconnect the hob from the power supply. Check that
Check that the appliance has been connected as
shown in the circuit diagram.
sales service.
Dry the control panel or remove the object.
Turn the control knob to position 0. Switch the hotplate
back on.
Make sure that the diameter of the base of the cookware corresponds to the size of the hotplate. Turn the
control knob to position 0. Switch the hotplate back on.
Remove any cookware from the hob. Once the fault
code goes out, the hotplate has cooled down sufficiently. Turn the control knob to position 0. Then select
the heat setting as usual.
Remove the cookware.The fault code will go out shortly
afterwards. You can resume cooking.
Remove the cookware.Wait a few seconds. When the
fault code on the display goes out, you can resume
cooking.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently
before switching the hotplate on again.
The automatic safety switch-off function has been activated. See the section entitled ~ "Automatic safety
switch-off function"
Contact your energy supplier.
it has been connected as shown in the circuit diagram.
Notes
–If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect
the hob from the mains power supply and wait
30 seconds before reconnecting it. If this code is
displayed again, contact the technical after-sales
service and specify which fault code has appeared.
–If a fault occurs, the appliance will not switch to
standby mode.
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Demo mode
If 𓋝 is displayed, demo mode has been activated.
The appliance will not heat up. Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply. Wait 30 seconds
before reconnecting it. Then deactivate demo mode
within 3 minutes as follows:
1Turn one of the control knobs anti-clockwise to
position Ž.
2Turn the same control knob clockwise to position 1.
3Turn the same control knob anti-clockwise to
position 0.
The illuminated ring around the control knob will be
lit yellow.
4Turn the same control knob clockwise to position 1.
‹¯ will be lit and the illuminated ring will be green.
Wait 5 seconds. ‹”” will be lit and the illuminated
ring will turn yellow.
Demo mode has now been deactivated.
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance
needs to be repaired. We will always find an appropriate
solution, also in order to avoid after-sales personnel
having to make unnecessary visits.
Product number (E no.) and
production number (FD no.)
Please quote the E number (product number) and FD
number (production number) of your appliance when
contacting the after-sales service.
The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found:
▯On the appliance certificate.
▯On the underside of the hob.
The product number (E no.) can also be found on the
glass-ceramic hob. You can check the after-sales
service index (KI) and production number (FD no.) by
going to the basic settings. Refer to the section entitled
~
"Basic settings" to find out how to do this.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service
engineer is not free of charge in the event that the
appliance has been misused, even during the warranty
period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB0344 892 8988
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak.
Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.
AU1300 368 339
NZ09 477 0492
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest
assured that the repair will be carried out by trained
service technicians using original spare parts for your
domestic appliance.