When cooking without a lid, considerably more energy is required. A glass lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid. ¦ Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption. ¦ The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan. ¦ Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires a lot of energy. ¦ Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved. ¦ Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible with your saucepan. ¦ Switch to a lower heat setting in good time. ¦ Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high. ¦ 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. Getting to know your appliance An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2. The control panel Hotplate controls The hotplate controls are permanently fixed. They must not be removed. Forcibly removing the hotplate controls leads to them being destroyed. Hotplate and residual heat indicators The hotplate and residual heat indicators “ light up when a hotplate is warm: ¦ Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate. ¦ Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm. You can use the residual heat to save energy, e. g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate. 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. 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. Setting a hotplate Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting The symbol in the display panel indicates the hotplate to which the display relates: e. g. OE for the right rear hotplate. Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Stir thick liquids occasionally. Ongoing cooking setting Ongoing cooking time in minutes Melting Butter, gelatine 1 - Heating and keeping warm Stew ( e.g. lentil stew) Milk* * Poaching, simmering Dumplings Fish White sauces, e. g. bechamel sauce Boiling, steaming, braising Rice ( with double the quantity of water) Unpeeled boiled potatoes Boiled potatoes Pasta, noodles Stew, soups Vegetables and frozen vegetables Cooking in a pressure cooker 1 1-2 3-4* 3* 1 3 3-4 3-4 5* 3-4 3-4 3-4 --20-30 min 10-15 min 3-6 min 15-30 min 25-30 min 15-25 min 6-10 min 15-60 min 10-20 min - Braising Roulades Pot roasts Goulash 3-4 3-4 3-4 50-60 min 60-100 min 50-60 min Frying* * Escalope, plain or breaded 6-7 6-10 min Chop, plain or breaded 6-7 8-12 min Steak (3 cm thick) 7-8 8-12 min Fish and fish fillet, plain or breaded 4-5 8-20 min Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e. g. fish fingers 6-7 8-12 min Stir fry, frozen 6-7 6-10 min Pancakes 5-6 consecutively * Ongoing cooking without lid ** Without lid 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 glass ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging. Never use: ¦ Undiluted washing- up liquid ¦ Detergent intended for dishwashers ¦ Scouring agents ¦ 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 after- sales service or from the e- Shop. Using special sponges to clean glass ceramic achieves great cleaning results. Hob surround To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the following instructions: ¦ Use only hot soapy water. ¦ Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. ¦ Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents. ¦ Do not use the glass scraper. After- sales service Our after- sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to b...