For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off as early as 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 hotplates Hotplate Activating and deactivating $ Single-circuit hotplate . Dual-circuit hotplate To activate: turn the hotplate control clockwise to o. Set the heat setting. To deactivate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the o symbol to 0. i Extended cooking zone To activate: turn the hotplate control clockwise to o. Set the heat setting. To deactivate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the o symbol to 0. Hotplate and residual heat indicators ¦ Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm. The hotplate and residual heat indicators “ light up when a hotplate is warm: You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate. ¦ Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate. 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 Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting. When heating thick liquids, stir regularly. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking setting time in minutes Melting Chocolate, cooking chocolate, gelatine 1 - Butter 1-2 - Heating and keeping warm Stew ( e.g. lentil stew) 1-2 - Milk* * 1-2 - Poaching, simmering Dumplings 4* 20-30 mins Fish 3* 10-15 mins White sauces, e. g. bechamel sauce 1 3-6 mins * Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking setting time in minutes Boiling, steaming, stewing Rice (with double the quantity of water) Unpeeled boiled potatoes Boiled potatoes Pasta, noodles Stew, soups Vegetables Vegetables, frozen Cooking in a pressure cooker 3 3-4 3-4 5* 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 15-30 mins 25-30 mins 15-25 mins 6-10 mins 15-60 mins 10-20 mins 10-20 mins - Braising Roulades 3-4 50-60 mins Pot roasts 3-4 60-100 mins Goulash 3-4 50-60 mins Frying* * Escalope, plain or breaded 6-7 6-10 mins Escalope, frozen 6-7 8-12 mins Steak (3 cm thick) 7-8 8-12 mins Fish and fish fillet, plain 4-5 8-20 mins Fish and fish fillet, breaded 4-5 8-20 mins Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers 6-7 8-12 mins Stir fry, frozen 6-7 6-10 mins Pancakes 5-6 continuous * Continue cooking without a lid ** Without lid Cleaning and care The information in this section provides help on how best to ¦ Use only warm, soapy water. care for your hob. ¦ Do not use harsh or abrasive agents. Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased ¦ Do not use the glass scraper. 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 ¦ 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. Hob surround To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the following instructions: 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 8928989 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set- up fee of up to 6 ...