Environmental protection
Environmentally-friendly disposal
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.
Energy-saving tips
Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When cooking
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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
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energy consumption.
Getting to know your appliance
The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs.
An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on
page 2.
The hotplates
Hotplate
Activating and deactivating
$ Single-circuit
hotplate
ð Dual-circuit
To activate: turn the hotplate control clock-
hotplate
wise to ð. Set the heat setting. To deacti-
vate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and
reset. Never turn the hotplate control
beyond the ð symbol to 0.
î Extended
To activate: Turn the hotplate control clock-
cooking zone
wise to æ. Set the heat setting. To deacti-
vate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and
reset. Never turn the hotplate control
beyond the æ symbol to 0.
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The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size
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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
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saucepan requires a lot of energy.
Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins
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and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible
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with your saucepan.
Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
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Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste
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energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too
high.
Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,
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you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end
of the cooking time.
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
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switched on a hotplate.
Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is
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still warm.
You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a
small dish warm or to melt chocolate.