¦ The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob. ¦ The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. Risk of burns! The hotplates and surrounding area become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Children under 8 years old must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance. Risk of electric shock! ¦ Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after- sales service. ¦ Cleaning the appliance with steam may cause electric shocks. Do not use steam cleaners. ¦ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs must only be carried out by a trained after- sales engineer. If the appliance is defective, switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Causes of damage Caution! ¦ Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic. ¦ Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage. ¦ Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the display area or the surround. This may cause damage. Over view The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage: Risk of injury! Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the pan base and the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry. ¦ Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob. ¦ Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob. Damage Cause Action Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper. Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. Rough pot and pan bases scratch the Check your cookware. ceramic. Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic Pan abrasion ( e. g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them. Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper. Environmental protection Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. Environmental protection This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/ 96/ EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE – waste electrical and electronic equipment) . The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable. Tips for saving energy ¦ Always use a correctly fitting lid for the pan.Cooking without the lid requires four times as much energy. A glass lid allows you to observe the cooking without having to lift the lid off. ¦ Use pots and pans with level bases. Using cookware with unlevel bases increases energy consumption. ¦ The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are placed on a hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note: Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the top of the pan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan. ¦ Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A large saucepan containing little food requires more energy. ¦ Use only a little water when cooking. This will save energy. It also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables. ¦ Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible. ¦ Use the residual heat of the hob. 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. 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) Milk** 1-2 1-2 -- Poaching, simmering Dumplings 4* 20-30 mins Fish 3* 10-15 mins White sauces, e.g. bechamel sauce 1 3-6 mins Boiling, steaming, stewing Rice (with double the quantity of water) 3 15-30 mins Unpeeled boiled potatoes 3-4 25-30 mins Boiled potatoes 3-4 15-25 mins Pasta, noodles 5* 6-10 mins Stew, soups 3-4 15-60 mins Ve...