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Instruction manual
S050487
Table of contents
| Important information | 5 |
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| Before installation | 5 |
| Safety precautions | 5 |
| Reasons for damage | 6 |
| Familiarising yourself with the appliance | 8 |
| The control panel | 8 |
| The hotplates | 9 |
| Residual heat indicator | 10 |
| Main switch with childproof lock | 11 |
| Main switch | 11 |
| Childproof lock | 11 |
| Cooking | 12 |
| Setting procedure | 12 |
| Table | 13 |
| Tips on saving energy | 15 |
| Cooking with the electronic boil start control | 16 |
| Setting procedure | 16 |
| Tables | 17 |
| Tips on electronic boil start control | 18 |
| Timer function | 18 |
| A hotplate is to switch off automatically | 18 |
| Kitchen timer | 20 |
Table of contents
| Automatic time limit | 20 |
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| Switching off input confirmation | 21 |
| Control panel pause | 21 |
| Care and cleaning | 22 |
| Care | 22 |
| Cleaning glass ceramic | 22 |
| Cleaning the hob surround | 23 |
| Troubleshooting | 23 |
| Notes: | 25 |
| Packaging and old appliances | 26 |
| After-sales service | 26 |
| Acrylamide in food | 27 |
| What can you do? | 27 |
Important information
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Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will
you be able to operate your hob safely and correctly. Keep the instruction and installation manual and the appliance pass in good condition. Please pass on these documents to the new owner if you sell the appliance. |
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| Before installation | |
| Transport damage | Check the hob after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport. |
| Electrical connection | The hob may only be connected by a licensed specialist. Damage due to the appliance being connected incorrectly will invalidate the guarantee. |
| Safety precautions | |
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This appliance is intended only for domestic use.
Only use the hob for food preparation. |
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| Overheated oil and fat |
Overheated oil or fat can ignite very quickly.
Risk of fire! |
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Never leave heating oil or fat unsupervised.
Should the oil ignite, do not try to put it out by pouring water on it |
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Cover the pan with a lid or plate immediately.
Switch off the hotplate. |
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| Hot hotplates |
Do not touch hot hotplates. There is a risk of burning.
Children must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance. The residual heat indicator warns you that the hotplates are hot. |
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Never place combustible items on the hob.
Risk of fire! |
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| You must not keep any combustible items or aerosol cans in a drawer located under the hob. Risk of fire! | |
| The service cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot hotplates. This could cause damage to the hob and the cable insulation. |
| Wet saucepan bases and hotplates |
Steam pressure can be generated from the liquid
between the base of the saucepan and the hotplate. The steam pressure could cause the pan to jump suddenly. There is a risk of injury. Always keep the hotplate and the bases of saucepans dry. |
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| Cracks in the glass ceramic |
If there are fractures, flaws or cracks in the glass
ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock. Switch off the appliance immediately. Isolate the appliance from the power supply at the fuse box. Call after-sales service. |
| The hotplate heats up, the indicator does not work | Switch off the hotplate if the hotplate heats up but the indicator is not working. There is a risk of burning. Call after-sales service. |
| The hob switches off automatically |
If the hob switches itself off and can then no longer be
used, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. The hob can be switched on again later. Risk of fire! Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box and call the after-sales service. |
| Incorrect repairs |
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. There is a risk of
electrocution. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our experienced after-sales engineers. |
| Reasons for damage | |
| Saucepan and pan bases | Rough pan bases scratch the glass ceramic. Check your ovenware. |
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Avoid cooking on the hob with an empty pan,
especially with enamel and aluminium pans. This could cause damage to the saucepan bases and glass ceramic. |
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| Observe the manufacturer's instructions when using special ovenware. | |
| Hot pans and saucepans |
Never place hot pans or saucepans on the control panel, display area or the frame.
This could cause damage. |
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| Salt, sugar and sand cause scratches on the glass ceramic. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. |
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Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
Do not store such objects above the hob. |
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Sugar and food with a high sugar content damage the
hob. Remove food spills immediately with a glass scraper. Caution The glass scraper has a sharp blade. |
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Aluminium foil or plastic containers melt on hot hobs.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob. |
Examples of possible damage
The following types of damage affect neither the cooker's function nor the stability of the glass ceramic.
Blisters
caused by melted sugar or food with a high sugar content.
Scratches
caused by salt, sugar or sand particles or from rough pan bases.
Shimmering metallic discoloration caused by pan abrasion or the use of unsuitable cleaning agents.
Scuffed surface caused by using unsuitable cleaning agents.
Familiarising yourself with the appliance
The instruction manual applies to various hobs. On page 2 you will find an overview of models with dimensions.
This section describes the control panels, hotplates and displays. They are shown by appliance model.
Control panel for R electronic boil Displays for start control heat setting 1 - 5 Control panel for D main switch residual heat H/h Control panel paus O dual-circuit hotplate timer ₽8 88 8°8 88 8.8 800 Control panel for Control panel Control panel for for setting the heat setting © tri-circuit hotplate extended for setting the timer (h) timer cooking zone
The control panel
Control panels
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
Example: touch the ① symbol. The hob switches on.
Always keep the control panels clean and dry. Moisture and dirt may impair function.
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The hotplates
Single circuit hotplate
The cooking surface size of these hotplates cannot be altered.
Select the correct hotplate.
The saucepan and hotplate sizes should match.
Dual-circuit hotplate
The size of these hotplates can be altered. The hotplate must be switched on.
Switching on the outer filament circuit: Touch the O symbol. The indicator light lights up. Switching off: Touch the O symbol again. The indicator light goes
The size last set will be selected automatically when you switch on the hotplate again.
Tri-circuit hotplate
You can also switch on the medium and large filament circuits when using this hotplate. The hotplate must be switched off.
Switching on the middle filament circuit:
Touch the O symbol. The indicator light lights up.
Switching on the large filament circuit: Touch the symbol again. The indicator light lights up.
Switching off the outer filament circuit: Touch the @ symbol. The indicator light goes out.
The size last set will be selected automatically when you switch on the hotplate again.
Dual-circuit hotplate, hotplate with extended cooking zone
The size of these hotplates can be altered. The hotplate must be switched off.
Switching on the outer filament circuit: Touch the 🖯 symbol. The indicator light lights up.
Switching on the extended cooking zone: Touch the 6 symbol. The indicator light lights up. Switching off the outer filament circuit: Touch the 6 symbol again. The indicator light goes out.
The 20 cm dual-circuit hotplate and the 14.5 x 35 cm extended cooking zone cannot be switched on simultaneously. If one is switched on, the other is automatically disabled.
The size last set will be selected automatically when you switch on the hotplate again.
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate. It shows which hotplates are still hot. The residual heat indicator has two levels.
If an H appears in the display, the hotplate is still hot. You can, for example, keep a small meal warm or melt chocolate using this heat.
As the hotplate cools down further, the display changes to h . The display remains lit until the hotplatehas cooled sufficiently.
The residual heat indicator will no longer come on after a power cut. The hotplates could still be hot.
Residual heat indicator
Caution
Main switch with childproof lock
| Main switch | |
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| The main switch is used to switch on the control panel electronics. The hob is then ready for use. | |
| Switching on | Touch the ① symbol until the I power on/off display lights up. |
| Switching off |
Touch the symbol until the I power on/off display
goes out. All hotplates switch off. The residual heat display remains on 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. |
| Childproof lock | |
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You can secure the hob against being switched on
unintentionally to prevent your children from switching it on. The childproof lock remains permanently activated. |
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| Activating the childproof | Switch on the hob using the main switch. |
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| Operating the hob |
Each time you switch on the hob, touch the ① main
switch for longer than 4 seconds. The A display will flash during this time. The hob is switched on as soon as the display goes out. |
| Deactivating the childproof lock |
You can deactivate the childproof lock again. Proceed
in exactly the same way as for activating the childproof lock. |
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Locking the hob
temporarily |
You can lock the hob temporarily, e.g. if small children
are coming to visit. The hob must be switched off. Touch the ① main switch for longer than 4 seconds. The hotplate displays go out. The display lights up for 10 seconds, then goes out. The hob is locked. |
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| Releasing the temporary lock |
Touch the ① main switch for longer than 4 seconds.
The hob is switched on. The hob is unlocked. |
| Caution! |
Water used for cleaning, spilt food and objects placed
on the ① main switch can cause the childproof lock to be unintentionally activated or deactivated. |
Cooking
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This section informs you how to set the hotplates.
The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. The tips that follow help you to save energy. |
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| Control panel | Set the required heat setting in the control panel. |
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Heat setting 1 = lowest power level
Heat setting 9 = highest power level. |
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| Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is identified by a dot. | |
Setting procedure
1. Select the hotplate. Then touch the hotplate control panel.
Within the next 5 seconds, slide your finger along the control panel until the desired heat setting appears in the hotplate indicator. Heat setting 1 = lowest power level Heat setting 9 = highest power level The hotplate is turned on.
Changing the heat setting
Switching off the hotplate
Set the new heat setting in the in the hotplate control panel.
Set the setting to 2 in the hotplate control panel.
The hotplate is switched off and the residual heat indicator appears after approximately 5 seconds.
Table
The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
| Quantity |
Heat
setting 9 |
Ongoing
cooking |
Ongoing cooking time | |
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| Melting | ||||
| chocolate, chocolate coating, | ||||
| butter, honey | 100 g | - | 1 - 2 | - |
| gelatine | 1 pck. | - | 1 - 2 | - |
| Heating | ||||
| canned vegetables | 400 g - 800 g | 2 - 4 mins. | 1 - 2 | 3 - 6 mins. |
| clear soup | 500 ml - 1 ltr | 3 - 4 mins. | 7 - 8 | 2 - 4 mins. |
| thick soup | 500 ml - 1 ltr | 2 - 4 mins. | 2 - 3 | 2 - 4 mins. |
| milk | 200 ml - 400 ml | 2 - 4 mins. | 1 - 2 | 2 - 3 mins. |
| Heating and keeping warm | ||||
| stew (e.g. lentil stew) | 400 g - 800 g | 2 - 3 mins. | 1 - 2 | |
| milk | 500 ml - 1 ltr. | 3 - 4 mins. | 1 - 2 |
| Quantity |
Heat
setting 9 |
Ongoing
cooking |
Ongoing cooking time | |
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| Defrosting and heating | ||||
| frozen spinach | 300 g - 600 g | 4 - 5 mins. | 2 - 3 | 5 - 15 mins. |
| frozen goulash | 500 g - 1 kg | 4 - 5 mins. | 2 - 3 | 20 - 30 mins. |
| Simmering | ||||
| dumplings, meatballs | ||||
| (1 - 2 ltr. water) | 4 - 8 pieces | 8 - 12 mins. | 4 - 5* | 20 - 30 mins. |
| fish | 300 g - 600 g | 5 - 8 mins. | 4 - 5* | 10 - 15 mins. |
| Cooking | ||||
| rice (with double the amount of | ||||
| water) | 125 g - 250 g | 3 - 4 mins. | 2 - 3 | 15 - 30 mins. |
| rice pudding (500 ml - 1 ltr. milk) | 125 g - 250 g | 4 - 6 mins. | 1 - 2 | 25 - 35 mins. |
| potatoes boiled in their skins with | ||||
| I - 3 CUPS OT WATER | 750 g - 1.5 kg | 5 - 7 mins. | 4 - 5 | 25 - 30 mins. |
| water | 750 a - 1 5 ka | 5 - 7 mins | 1 - 5 | 15 - 25 mins |
| fresh vegetables with 1 - 3 cups of | 700 g 1.0 kg | 0 7 111110. | тО | 10 20 111113. |
| water | 500 a - 1 ka | 4 - 5 mins | 2 - 3 | 10 - 20 mins |
| pasta (1 - 2 ltr. water) | 200 g - 500 g | 8 - 12 mins. | 6 - 7* | 6 - 10 mins. |
| Boasting | ||||
| roulade | 4 servinas | 5 - 8 mins. | 4 - 5 | 50 - 60 mins. |
| pot roast | 1 ka | 5 - 8 mins. | 4 - 5 | 80 - 100 mins. |
| goulash | 500 g | 6 - 11 mins. | 4 - 5 | 50 - 60 mins. |
| Roasting | ||||
| pancakes (Fladle, Swabian | ||||
| pancakes) | 2 - 4 mins. | 6 - 7 | constant roasting | |
| cutlet, breaded | 1 - 2 pieces | 2 - 4 mins. | 6 - 7 | 6 - 10 mins. |
| steak | 2 - 3 pieces | 2 - 4 mins. | 7 - 8 | 8 - 12 mins. |
| fish fingers | 10 pieces | 2 - 4 mins. | 6 - 7 | 8 - 12 mins. |
| Deep-fat frying | ||||
| (in 1 - 2 ltr. of oil) | ||||
| deep-frozen foods | 200 g per serving | 10 - 15 mins. | 8 - 9 |
constant deep-fat
frying |
| others | 400 g per serving | 10 - 15 mins. | 4 - 5 |
constant deep-fat
frying |
| * Onaoina cookina without lid |
Tips on saving energy
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Use saucepans and pots with thick, even bases.
Uneven bases increase the cooking time. |
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| The correct saucepan size |
Select the correct saucepan size for each hotplate.
The diameter of the bases of the saucepans and pots should match the size of the hotplate. Note: Ovenware manufacturers often give the diameter of the top of the saucepan. It is usually larger than the diameter of the base of the saucepan. |
| Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires more energy. | |
| Using a lid | Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a suitable lid. Cooking without a lid requires much more energy. |
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Cooking with small
quantities of water |
Cook with small quantities of water This saves energy
and helps vegetables to retain vitamins and minerals. |
| Lowering the heat setting | Switch down to a lower heat setting in good time. |
| Using residual heat | For longer cooking times, switch off the hotplate 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. |
| As long as the residual heat indicator H is lit, you can still use the hotplate, which has already been switched off, for warming up or melting food. | |
Cooking with the electronic boil start control
All four hotplates have an electronic boil start control.
It is no longer necessary to switch on the hotplate, wait for the pan to boil and then change the setting. You simply start with the heat setting you require for simmering.
The hotplate initially heats up using the highest heat setting, and then automatically switches back to the heat setting selected.
The time taken for the hotplate to heat up depends on the simmer setting selected.
Setting procedure
- 1. Set the required simmer setting for the hotplate using the control panel.
- 2. In the next 10 seconds, touch the R symbol. R and the simmer setting are lit in display. The electronic boil start control is switched on.
After bringing the pan to the boil, the hotplate automatically switches back to simmer. Only the simmer setting remains lit in the display.
Tables
Refer to the following table for which appliances the electronic boil start control is suitable for.
The smaller amounts specified are suitable for the smaller hotplates, the larger amounts for the larger hotplates. The values specified are guidelines only.
| Appliances with electronic boil start control | Quantity | Heat setting | Cooking time in minutes |
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| Heating | |||
| canned vegetables | 400 g - 800 g | A 1-2 | 5 - 10 |
| clear soup | 500 ml - 1 ltr. | A 7-8 | 4 - 7 |
| thick soup | 500 ml - 1 ltr. | A 2-3 | 3 - 6 |
| milk | 200 ml - 400 ml | A 1-2 | 4 - 7 |
| Heating and keeping warm | |||
| stew (e.g. lentil stew) | 400 g - 800 g | A 1-2 | - |
| Defrosting and heating | |||
| frozen spinach | 300 g - 600 g | A 2-3 | 10 - 20 |
| frozen goulash | 500 g - 1 kg | A 2-3 | 20 - 30 |
| Simmering | |||
| fish | 300 g - 600 g | A 4 - 5* | 20 - 25 |
| Cooking | |||
| rice (with double the amount of water) | 125 g - 250 g | A 2-3 | 20 - 35 |
| boiled potatoes with 1 - 3 cups of water | 750 g - 1.5 kg | A 4-5 | 30 - 40 |
| boiled potatoes with 1 - 3 cups of water | 750 g - 1.5 kg | A 4-5 | 20 - 30 |
| fresh vegetables with 1 - 3 cups of water | 500 g - 1 kg | A 2-3 | 10 - 20 |
| Roasting | |||
| roulade | 4 pieces | A 4-5 | 50 - 60 |
| pot roast | 1 kg | A 4-5 | 80 - 100 |
| Roasting | |||
| fish fingers | 10 servings | A 6-7 | 8 - 12 |
| pancakes (Fladle, Swabian pancakes) | A 6-7 | constant roasting | |
| cutlet, breaded | 1 - 2 servings | A 6-7 | 8 - 12 |
| Tips on electronic boil start control | |
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| Food does not come to the boil using electronic boil start control. |
The electronic boil start control is designed for
cooking using small quantities of water to preserve nutrients. Add only approximately 3 cups of water to the food for large hotplates and approximately 2 cups of water for small hotplates. Cook rice in double quantities of liquid. Place a lid on the saucepan Electronic boil start control is not suitable for food which is cooked in large quantities of water (e.g. noodles). |
| Milk or highly frothy food boils over. | Use a taller saucepan. |
| Milk burns. | Wash the saucepan out with cold water before filling it. |
| When frying, the food sticks to the frying pan. |
Place food in a pan pre-heated to a sufficient
temperature. If the fat is hot enough, it runs in streaks over the sloping base of the pan. Do not add food too early. Meat or potato fritters will break into pieces after a while. |
Timer function
This function can be used in two different ways:
- to switch a hotplate off automatically
- as a cooking timer
A hotplate is to switch off automatically
Enter a cooking time for the required hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically.
Setting procedure
The hotplate must be switched on.
- Touch the ⊕ symbol for the required hotplate. D lights up in the display and the I→I display appears.
- 2. Touch the preset required in the control panel. The possible presets from left to right are 1, 2, 3.... to 10 minutes.
Slide your finger along the control panel repeatedly, within 5 seconds, until the desired cooking time is achieved.
The cooking time set is displayed for 5 seconds and then starts to count down.
Automatic setting If you touch control panel presets 1 to 5 for too long, the cooking time automatically counts back down to one minute.
If you touch control panel presets 6 to 10 for too long, the cooking time automatically counts up to 99 minutes.
When the cooking time has<br/>elapsedWhen the cool<br/>switches off. Y
Changing the cooking time
Cancelling prematurely
Notes
When the cooking time has ended, the hotplate switches off. You will hear a signal and 22 flashes in the display for 10 seconds. Touch the hotplate control panel. The display goes out and the signal ceases.
Touch the symbol for the required hotplate. Reset.
Touch the symbol for the required hotplate. Touch control panel 0.
The automatic time limit function also applies to the timer.
The timer function is no longer active if there is a power cut.
Kitchen timer You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes. The hob must be switched on You can activate the kitchen timer for every hotplate which is turned off Setting procedure Touch the symbol for the hotplate. 22 lights up in the display. Set the required time in the control panel. The timer starts counting down after a few seconds. When the cooking time has A signal sounds once the time has elapsed. 22 flashes elapsed in the timer indicator. Touch the hotplate control panel. The displays go out and the signal ceases. Press the 🕑 symbol. Reset. Changing the time Cancelling prematurely Touch the () symbol for the required hotplate. Touch control panel 0. Notas If the kitchen timer has been activated and you switch the hotplate on, the cooking time that was set is adopted. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. If the residual heat indicator is active on a hotplate, the display switches back to the residual heat indicator once the kitchen timer has been set
Automatic time limit
The automatic time limit is activated if a hotplate is in operation for a long time and you do not change the setting.
The hotplate heating element is switched off. F B and the H / h residual heat indicator flash alternately.
The display clears if you touch any part of the control panel. You can make new settings.
When the time limit is activated depends on the heat setting set (1 to 10 hours).
Switching off input confirmation
A short buzz confirms that a button has been touched. This buzzer can be switched off:
The main switch must be switched on.
- 1. Set all 4 hotplates to heat setting 3.
- 2. Switch off the hotplates one by one from right to left.
- 3. Touch the main switch for at least 5 seconds, after which time a confirmation signal will sound.
You may also switch the input confirmation on again. Proceed in the same manner as for switching off.
Control panel pause
If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is switched on, settings may be altered.
To prevent this, your hob has a control panel pause function. Touch the I symbol. The control panel is locked for 20 seconds. You can now wipe over the control panel without altering any settings.
A signal sounds after 20 seconds. The control panel pause function is switched off. The lock on the control panel is cancelled.
When the electric hob is working, the blocker does not affect the symbol is or the main switch. The control panel pause function can be deactivated and the hob switched off when required.
If the cooking hob is switched off and the control panel pause function activated, the whole control panel will be blocked, including the main switch.
Note
| Care and clear | ning |
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| Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. | |
| Care |
Clean your hob using a protective/care product for
glass ceramic. It coats the cooking surface with a glossy, dirt-repellent film. Your hob will continue to look good for a long time. It makes cleaning easier. |
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Cleaning glass
ceramic |
Clean the hob after each use. This prevents food from being burnt into the hob surface. |
| Cleaning agents | Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for glass ceramic, e.g. CERA CLEAN, cera-fix, Sidol for ceran + steel. |
| Water marks can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar. | |
| Unsuitable cleaning agents |
Do not use:
Abrasive sponges, scouring pads or aggressive cleaning agents, such as oven spray or stain remover. |
| Glass scraper | You can remove thick dirt best with a glass scraper. |
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Remove the protective cover from the glass scraper.
Only use the blade to clean the glass ceramic surface. The casing may scratch the ceramic surface. |
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| The blade is very sharp. There is a risk of injury. Cover the blade after cleaning. |
Replace damaged blades immediately.
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| How to clean the glass ceramic cooking surface |
Use the glass scraper to remove food residues and
grease splashes. Use a cleaning product and kitchen towel to clean the surface when it is luke warm. If the surface is still too hot it can become stained. Wipe the surface and rub dry with a soft cloth. |
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| Shimmering metallic discoloration |
Discoloration is caused by pan abrasion or the use of
unsuitable cleaning agents. This is very difficult to remove. Use Hob Clean or Sidol for ceran + steel. Our after-sales service can remove discoloration, but will charge for this service. |
| Control panels | Always keep the control panels clean and dry. Food residues and spills can impair the function of the control panels. |
| Cleaning the hob surround |
Only use warm soapy water.
Do not use anything which is sharp or abrasive. The |
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Neither lemon juice nor vinegar should be used for
cleaning the hob surround. This could result in matt patches. |
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Troubleshooting
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Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please
read the following instructions before calling the after-sales service: |
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| The hob does not work | Check that the household fuses for the appliance are OK. Check if there has been a power cut. |
| The indicator light on a control panel flashes and E flashes in the hotplate indicator |
The control panel is very dirty, food has spilt over or
there is an object on the control panel. Wipe the control panels thoroughly or remove the object. Touch the appropriate control panel. The flashing stops. |
E flashes in all the hotplate indicators and a signal sounds
The hob has switched itself off
Repairs
The main switch was touched continuously for more than 5 seconds. Wipe the control panels thoroughly or remove the object. Reset the clock.
The main switch was touched accidentally. Switch it back on. Reset the clock.
Repairs may only be carried out by after-sales service technicians.
Incorrect repairs may result in serious injury to the user.
E - display and numbers If an E - and numbers appear in the display panels, there is a fault with the electronics. Switch the oven off and back on again using the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Call the after-sales service if the display appears again. F display and numbers If an F and a digit flash alternately in the displays, your appliance has detected a fault. The following table contains the solutions.
| Display | Fault | Action |
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| F2 | The hob is too hot and has switched itself off. | Remove the pans from the hotplates. F2 disappears from the display when the indicator is acknowledged (by touching a control panel) and the hotplate has cooled sufficiently. Wait a few minutes until the hotplates have cooled down slightly. If F2 appears again after the hotplate is switched back on, the hob is still too hot. Switch off the hotplates and allow to cool further. |
| FY | The hob is too hot and has switched itself off. |
Check whether there is a hot pan on the control panel.
Remove the pan from the control panel. Wait a few minutes until the control panel has cooled down slightly. If F 4 appears again after the hotplate is switched back on, call the after-sales service. |
| F8 | The hotplate has been in constant operation for too long. |
The automatic time limiter was activated.
Switch off the hotplate. It can be switched on again immediately. |
| U400 | The hob is connected incorrectly. | Disconnect the appliance from the mains using the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. |
Notes:
The hotplate temperature is controlled by switching the heat on and off, this means that it is not always possible to see the red, glowing heat. If you select a low heat setting, the heat will switch off more often than at higher heat settings. The heat also switches on and off at the highest setting.
There may be a gentle buzzing as the hotplates heat up.
The heat may show differently on the individual hotplates. Depending on the angle of vision, the heat may appear to spread beyond the marked boundary of the hotplate.
These are technical features and do not influence quality or function.
Depending on the surface area of the plate, a small, uneven gap may form between the plate and the hob. For this reason, the hob has an elastic seal all the way round.
Glass ceramic may display surface area irregularities inherent to the material. The glassy surface area of the hob means that tiny blisters with a diameter of less than 1 mm appear with varying intensity. They do not affect the function or the durability of the glass ceramic hob.
Packaging and old appliances
Disposing in an environmentallyresponsible manner
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC 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.
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your hob should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after-sales service centre in the phone book. The after-sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area. 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 in the appliance booklet.
Acrylamide in food
| Experts are currently discussing how dangerous acrylamide in food can be. We have compiled this information sheet for you on the basis of current research. | |
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| Where does acrylamide come from? |
Acrylamide in food does not come from external
contamination. It is formed in the food itself during preparation - provided that the food contains carbohydrate and protein. Exactly how this happens has not yet been completely explained. However, it appears that the acrylamide content is strongly influenced by: |
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high temperatures
a low water content in food intensive browning of the food. |
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| What sort of foods are affected? | Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato products that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: |
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crisps, chips,
toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes). |
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| What can you do? |
You can avoid high levels of acrylamide when baking,
frying and grilling. The following recommendations were published by AID 1 and BMVEL 2 to help you minimise acrylamide levels: |
| In general: |
If possible, use fresh potatoes for roasting and frying.
They should not have any green or sprouting areas. Do not store potatoes below 8 °C. |
| Cook food only until it is golden brown - "brown rather than burn" | |
| Bake, fry or deep-fry for as short a time as possible. | |
| The larger and thicker the food is, the less acrylamide it contains. |
| Deep-fat frying |
The frying temperature should not exceed 175 °C.
Check the temperature using an external fat frying thermometer. |
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| Only deep-fat fry for a short time (until the food is golden brown). | |
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Be aware of the fried product to fat ratio. It should be
1:10 to a maximum of 1:15, e.g. approx. 100 g chips to 1.5 I cooking oil. |
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| Soak fresh potato pieces for one hour before deep-fat frying. | |
| Shallow frying |
Make fried potatoes using cooked potatoes. If you fry
raw potatoes, use margarine instead of oil, or oil with a little margarine. |
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A surface thermometer is useful for checking the
surface temperature in the frying pan (e.g. order number 0900.0519 from Testo). Our advice: Heat the frying pan on heat setting 9. When the pan has reached a temperature of 150 °C, switch back to the required high heat setting. |
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1
AID "Acrylamide" information leaflet, published by AID (German
Evaluation and Information Service for Nutrition, Agriculture and Forestry) and BMVEL (German Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture), as at 12/02, Internet: http://www.aid.de. |
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2
BMVEL press release 365, 4.12.2002,
Internet:http://www.verbraucherministerium.de. |
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