Table of contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Causes of damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 EnvironmentallyĆfriendly disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tips for saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Advantages of induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Suitable pans...

Table of contents Automatic timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Automatic time limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Control panel pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cooking hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only after doing this will you be able to operate your appliance properly. Keep the operating and assembly instructions in a safe place. If the appliance is given to another person, ensure the appliance documentation is also included. Check the appliance after removing it from the packaging. If it has suffered any damage during transĆ port, do not connect the appliance, contact the AfterSales Service and provide a written notification of the damage caused. If you do not, you will lose your right to any type of compensation. Safety instructions...

Cooking using a water bath Cooking using a water bath involves cooking food inside a pot which is in turn placed in another larger pan which contains water. In this way, the food is heated gently and constantly and it is the hot water, not the direct heat of the hotplate, which cooks the food. When cooking food using a water bath, avoid resting tins, glass jars or containers made from other materials directly on the base of the pan which contains the water, to avoid breaking the glass in both the hob and the container as a result of the hotplate reheating. Hot cooking hob Risk of burns! Do not...

Do not place metal objects on the induction hob Risk of burns! Do not leave cutlery, lids or other metal objects on the hob as they can heat up very quickly. Taking care of the cooling fan This hob is fitted with a fan in the lower section. Risk of malfunction! If a drawer is fitted beneath the hob you must not keep small objects or paper in it as, if they are picked up, they could damage the cooling fan or affect the cooling system. Please note: There should be a minimum distance of 2 cm between the drawer contents and the cooling fan. Incorrect repairs Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs...

Causes of damage Bases of pots and pans Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic. Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage. Hot pots and pans Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the display area or the surround. This may cause damage. Hard and pointed objects Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob. Foil and plastic 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...

Environmental protection EnvironmentallyĆfrie ndly disposal ) Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentallyĆresponsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ć WEEE. The directive provides a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU. Tips for saving energy H Always use the right lid for the pan in question. Cooking without the lid requires four times as much energy. H Use pots and pans with even bases. Using cookware with uneven...

Induction cooking Advantages of induction cooking Induction cooking involves a radical change to the traditional method of heating, as the heat is generated directly in the pan. For this reason, it offers a number of advantages: H Greater speed in cooking and frying; as the pan is heated directly. H Reduced energy consumption H Cleaner and easier to use; spilt food does not burn as much on the hob. H Cooking control and safety; the hob supplies or cuts off the heat as soon as the controls are operated. The induction hotplate stops supplying heat if the pan is removed before the power has been...

Checking pans using a magnet To find out whether the pans are suitable, check that they are attracted to a magnet. The manufacturer will usually indicate if their pans are suitable for induction cooking. Unsuitable pans Never use pans made from: H standard, high quality steel H glass H earthenware H copper H aluminium Characteristics of the base of the pan The characteristics of the base of the pan can affect the evenness of the cooking. Pans which are made from heat-diffusing materials (such as "sandwich" pans made from stainless steel) distribute the heat evenly, saving time and energy. No...

Double or triple hotplate These areas can detect pans of different sizes. The area will automatically adapt, depending on the pan material and its properties, activating only a single area or an entire area and supplying the right level of power for best cooking results. Getting to know your appliance An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2. The control panel Indications for heat settings 1 Ć 9 efficiency residual heat t/s Powerboost function n time program function Programming zone for selecting the hotplate, the heat setting and the time program function 12 Control...