Siemens EF6..TN.. Instruction manual

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Safety information...................................................................... 2
Safety information for this appliance...............................................2
Causes of damage .............................................................................3
Environmental protection...................................................................3
Tips for saving energy .......................................................................3
Getting to know your appliance................................................ 4
The control panel ................................................................................4
The hotplates .......................................................................................4
Residual heat indicator ......................................................................4
Setting the hob ...........................................................................4
Switching the hob on and off ........................................................... 4
Setting a hotplate................................................................................4
Table of cooking times ......................................................................5
Electronic boil start control....................................................... 6
Setting the electronic boil start control...........................................6
Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control ...............6
Tips for the electronic boil start control..........................................7
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Childproof lock and pause function ......................................... 7
Childproof lock....................................................................................7
Pause function.....................................................................................8
Automatic time limit ................................................................... 8
Timer ........................................................................................... 8
Automatic hotplate switch-off ........................................................... 8
Kitchen timer........................................................................................8
Switching off the input confirmation........................................ 9
Cleaning and care ...................................................................... 9
Ceramic ................................................................................................9
Hob surround ...................................................................................... 9
Rectifying faults ......................................................................... 9
After-sales service ................................................................... 10

Produktinfo

Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.siemens-home.com and in the online shop www.siemens-eshop.com
Please read this instruction manual carefully. This will enable you to operate your hob safely and correctly.
Please keep the instruction manual, installation instructions and the appliance certificate in a safe place. If the appliance changes owners, this documentation should always be included.
Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged.

Safety information for this appliance

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This appliance must only be used for food preparation. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Safe operation
Adults and children must not operate the appliance without supervision if:
they do not have the physical or mental ability,
or they lack the knowledge and experience required
to operate the appliance correctly.
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Overheated oil and fat
Risk of fire!
Overheated oil or fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot oil or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish burning fat or oil with water. Extinguish the flames with a lid or a plate. Switch the hotplate off.
Hot hotplates
Risk of burning!
Never touch hot hotplates. Small children must be kept at a safe distance from the hob.
Risk of fire!
Never place combustible items on the hob.
Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers
directly underneath the hob.
Wet saucepan bases and hotplates
Risk of injury!
Steam pressure may build up if there is liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. This may cause the pan to jump suddenly. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.
Incorrect repairs
Risk of electric shock.!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box, if the appliance is faulty. Call the after-sales service. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our qualified after-sales engineers.
Cracks in the ceramic
Risk of electric shock.!
Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box if the ceramic has fractures, flaws or cracks. Call the after-sales service.
The hotplate heats up but the display does not work
Risk of burning!
Switch off the hotplate if the display is not working. Call the after-sales service.

Causes of damage

Caution!
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage:
Damage Cause Action
Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the
Check your cookware.
ceramic.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection

Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Environmental protection
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE – waste electrical and electronic equipment). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable.
Tips for saving energy
Always use the right lid for the pan in question. Cooking
without the lid requires four times as much energy.
Use pots and pans with even bases. Using cookware with
uneven bases increases energy consumption.
The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the
size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are placed on the hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note: Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the top of the pan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A larger, less full
saucepan requires more energy.
Use only a little water when cooking. This saves energy. It
also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible.
Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,
you can switch the hotplate off 5 - 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
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The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.
The control panel
Controls
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
Notes
The settings will remain unchanged if you touch several
symbols at once. This allows you to wipe up spills on the control panel.
Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their
effectiveness.
The hotplates
Hotplate Activating and deactivating
Single-circuit hotplate
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Dual-circuit hotplate
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Extended cooking zone
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When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.
When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again
Touch the
Touch the
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used,
If for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display
ð symbol æ symbol
changes to cooled sufficiently.
Power cut
If there has been a power cut, the residual heat indicator switches back on automatically. The indicator flashes for approximately 30 minutes. The flashing stops if you briefly switch the hotplate on again.
œ. The display remains lit until the hotplate has

Setting the hob

This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.
Switching the hob on and off
You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls.
When the hob is switched on, the heat setting display lights up.
Setting a hotplate
Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls.
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0 = hotplate off
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting
Heat setting 9 = highest setting
There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This is identified by a dot.
Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting.
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. Deviations are therefore possible.
When heating thick liquids, stir regularly.
For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.
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. béchamel sauce
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandaise sauce
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
* Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid
Ongoing cooking setting
1-2
1-2
1-2
1.-2.
3-4
2.-3.
2.-3.
4.-5.
4-5*
1-2
3-4
2-3
1.-2.
4-5
4-5
6-7*
3.-4.
2.-3.
3.-4.
4-5
4-5
4-5
2.-3.
Ongoing cooking time in minutes
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20-30 mins
10-15 mins
20-30 mins
10-15 mins
3-6 mins
8-12 mins
15-30 mins
25-35 mins
25-30 mins
15-25 mins
6-10 mins
15-60 mins
10-20 mins
10-20 mins
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50-60 mins
60-100 mins
50-60 mins
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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. chips, chicken nuggets
Croquettes
Meat balls
Meat, e.g. chicken portions
Fish, breaded or battered
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered
Small items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter
* Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid
Ongoing cooking setting
6-7
6-7
6-7
7-8
5-6
5-6
5-6
6-7
6-7
7-8
6-7
6-7
3.-4.
5-6
8-9
7-8
7-8
6-7
5-6
5-6
4-5
Ongoing cooking time in minutes
6-10 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
10-20 mins
10-30 mins
8-20 mins
8-20 mins
8-12 mins
4-10 mins
6-10 mins
continuous
continuous
3-6 mins
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Electronic boil start control

The electronic boil start control heats the hotplate using the highest heat setting and then switches down to the simmer setting you have selected.
The time taken for the hotplate to heat up depends on the simmer setting selected.
Setting the electronic boil start control
The electronic boil start control can only be activated in the first 10 seconds after you have switched on the hotplate:
Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control
The table below shows which dishes electronic boil start control can be used for.
Dish with electronic boil start control Quantity Heat setting Total cooking time
Heating
Stock
Thick soups
Milk**
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew) 400-800 g A 1-2 -
* Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid
1. Set the desired simmer setting with the hotplate control.
2. Press the hotplate control.
The electronic boil start control is activated. cooking setting flash alternately.
After the food has been brought to the boil, only the simmer setting remains lit in the display.
The smaller quantities specified are for the smaller hotplates and the larger quantities are for the larger hotplates. The values given are guidelines.
500 ml-1 litre
500 ml-1 litre
200-400 ml
A 7-8
A 2-3
A 1-2
and the ongoing
in minutes
4-7 mins
3-6 mins
4-7 mins
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Dish with electronic boil start control Quantity Heat setting Total cooking time
in minutes
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
300-600 g
500g-1 kg
A 2.-3.
A 2.-3.
10-20 mins
20-30 mins
Poaching
Fish 300-600 g A 4-5* 20-25 mins
Boiling
Rice (with double the quantity of water)
Unpeeled boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water
Boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water
Vegetables with 1-3 cups of water
Frozen vegetables with 1-3 cups of water
125-250 g
750 g-1.5 kg
750 g-1.5 kg
500g-1 kg
500g-1 kg
A 2-3
A 4-5
A 4-5
A 2.-3.
A 4.-5.
20-25 mins
30-40 mins
20-30 mins
15-20 mins
15-20 mins
Braising
Roulades
Pot roasts
4 pieces
1 kg
A 4-5
A 4-5
50-60 mins
80-100 mins
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded
Cutlet, plain or breaded
Steak (3 cm thick)
Fish and fish fillet, breaded
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers
Pancakes
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
200-300 g
A 6-7
A 6-7
A 7-8
A 6-7
A 6-7
A 6-7
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
continuous frying
* Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid
Tips for the electronic boil start control
Electronic boil start control is designed to conserve food's nutritional value while using little water for cooking.
Add only approximately 3 cups of water to the food for large
hotplates and approximately 2 cups of water for small hotplates.
Place a lid on the saucepan.
Electronic boil start control is not suitable for food that is
cooked in a large volume of water (e.g. pasta).

Childproof lock and pause function

You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from
switching on the hotplates.
The pause function allows you to interrupt the heating
process.
Caution!
Water used for cleaning, spilt food and objects placed on the
@ symbol can cause the childproof lock/pause function to be
unintentionally activated or deactivated.
Childproof lock
Locking the hob
All hotplates must be switched off. Touch the the indicator lamp above the symbol lights up. This takes about 4 seconds. The indicator lamp goes out after about 10 seconds.
Releasing the lock
Touch the
@ symbol until the indicator lamp goes out. This
takes about 4 seconds. The hob is unlocked.
Locked hob
If you set a hotplate on a locked hob, the following occurs:
@ symbol until
flashes in the hotplate indicator, or the residual heat
indicator alternates with
The indicator lamp above the @ symbol lights up.
Switch the hotplate off. Release the lock.
Note: The residual heat is displayed, even when the hob is locked.
Shortening the switch-on time
You can shorten the switch-on time of the childproof lock from 4 seconds to 1 second:
The hotplates must be switched off.
1. Set all 4 hotplates to heat setting 2.
2. Switch off the hotplates one after the other from right to left.
3. Select a heat setting for any hotplate and press the hotplate
control.
4. Switch off the hotplate control.
All displays light up briefly. The switch-on time is shortened.
You can also increase the switch-on time to 4 seconds again. Proceed in exactly the same way as for shortening it.
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Pause function
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Activating the pause function
Tap the hotplate indicator. Heating is interrupted.
Continuing cooking
Tap the continue to heat.
@ symbol. The selected heat setting flashes on the
@ symbol again within 3 minutes. The hotplates

Automatic time limit

If a hotplate is in use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limit is activated.
The hotplate stops heating.
Switch the hotplate off.
flashes in the hotplate indicator.

Timer

The timer can be used in two different ways:
To switch a hotplate off automatically
As a kitchen timer
Pause time exceeded
After 3 minutes, a off and make your settings again.
When the time limit is activated depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours).
Note: You can switch the hotplate back on again at any time.
Changing the cooking time
Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the desired hotplate indicator begins to flash. Change the cooking time with the ¾ or
flashes in the display. Switch the hotplate
¿ symbol.
Automatic hotplate switch-off
Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically.
Setting the cooking time:
1. Set the heat setting.
2. Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the indicator lamp for
the desired hotplate flashes. ‹‹ flashes in the timer display.
3. Touch the ¾ or ¿ symbol. The default value appears.
¿ symbol: 30 minutes ¾ symbol: 10 minutes
4. Touch the ¾ or ¿ symbol repeatedly until the desired cooking
time appears in the timer display.
The cooking time flashes for a few seconds and then starts counting down. If you have set a cooking time for several hotplates, the shortest cooking time will be displayed. The indicator lamps for the hotplates are lit.
When the cooking time has elapsed
When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
flashes in the hotplate indicator. A signal sounds for 10
seconds. ‹‹ flashes in the timer display and the indicator lamp flashes. Turn off the hotplate control.
Clearing the cooking time
Touch the indicator begins to flash. Touch the same time. ‹‹ flashes in the timer display.
Notes
If you wish to call up the cooking time for a hotplate, touch
the lights up. The cooking time is displayed for 5 seconds.
You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.
The automatic time limit also applies to the timer function.
You can use the pause function even if you have set a
cooking time.
The timer function is no longer active if there is a power cut.
0 symbol repeatedly until the desired hotplate
¾ and ¿ symbols at the
0 symbol repeatedly until the desired hotplate indicator
Kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes. It runs independently of all the other settings.
To set the kitchen timer:
1. Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the S indicator for the
kitchen timer flashes.
2. Touch the ¾ or ¿ symbol. The default value appears.
¿ symbol: 10 minutes ¾ symbol: 5 minutes
3. Touch the ¾ or ¿ symbol repeatedly until the desired cooking
time appears in the timer display.
The cooking time flashes for a few seconds and then starts counting down. The shortest time set using the timer counts down on the display.
When the cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds once the time has elapsed. timer display and the indicator lamp for the kitchen timer flashes. You can stop the signal ahead of time by touching the
0 timer symbol.
‹‹ flashes in the timer display.
‹‹ flashes in the
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Changing the time
Touch the timer flashes. Make your new settings.
Cancelling prematurely
Touch the timer flashes. Touch the
0 symbol repeatedly until the display for the kitchen
0 symbol repeatedly until the display for the kitchen
¾ and ¿ symbols at the same time.
Notes
The kitchen timer continues to operate while the pause
function is activated.
The kitchen timer no longer functions after a power cut.
‹‹ flashes in the timer display.

Switching off the input confirmation

When you touch a panel, a short sound confirms this. You can switch this sound off.
1. Set all 4 hotplates to heat setting 3.
2. Switch off the hotplates one after the other from right to left.

Cleaning and care

The information in this section provides help on how best to care for your hob.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Ceramic
Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from burning onto the ceramic.
Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.
Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging.
Never use:
Undiluted washing-up liquid
Detergent intended for dishwashers
Scouring agents
3. Select a heat setting for a hotplate. Press the hotplate control
until a signal sounds.
4. Switch off the hotplate control.
You can also switch entry confirmation on again. Proceed in exactly the same way as for switching off.
Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover
Abrasive sponges
High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's instructions.
You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after­sales service or from the e-Shop.
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the following instructions:
Use only warm, soapy water.
Do not use harsh or abrasive agents.
Do not use the glass scraper.

Rectifying faults

Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following notes before calling the after-sales service.
Indicator Fault Action
Blank There is no power supply. Check the household fuse for the appliance. Check whether there is a
power cut by trying other electronic appliances.
is flashing is flashing
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”…, all hotplates
are switched off.
Automatic time limit activated. Switch the hotplate off. Make your new settings.
The controls are damp or an object is resting on them.
Display faulty. Switch the appliance off and back on again after about 30 seconds
Childproof lock faulty. Switch the appliance off and back on again after about 30 seconds
Dry the controls or remove the object.
using either the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service if this appears in the display again.
using either the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service if this appears on the display again. You can still cook with a faulty childproof lock.
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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. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free of charge, 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 GB 0844 8928999
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
IE 01450 2655
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.
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