User manual DE DIETRICH DTV1118X

[. . . ] Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of the cooktop. Never use the appliance to warm or heat the room. This appliance must not be set up or operated outdoors. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from damage Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface of the cooktop. [. . . ] Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Built-up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance. Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use. Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite. If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without any wooden base in between, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer, these must be made of heat-resistant material. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Damage to the appliance In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the electricity supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Contact the Miele Technical Service Department. The indicator light will go out once the cooktop temperature has reached a safe level. Do not touch or lay any heat-sensitive objects on the cooktop while the residual heat indicator light is still on. Danger of burning and fire! A burner with the symbol n is activated by turning the respective control knob clockwise, a , to the desired setting. It is turned off by turning the knob counterclockwise, b, to "0". The knob cannot be turned past n to "0". Turning on the single burner: (only with KM 400) A burner without the symbol n is turned on or off by turning it either clockwise or counterclockwise. 13 Using the cooktop Description of the settings Type of cooking Melting butter or chocolate Dissolving gelatin Preparing yogurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food or liquid Keeping solid foods warm Cooking rice Warming liquids and stews Thickening sauces Cooking rice puddings Preparing omelets, frying eggs, steaming fruit Defrosting frozen foods Steaming vegetables and fish Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups and broth Bringing large quantities of food to a boil Continued cooking of large quantities of food Braising meat, fish or vegetables Making pancakes Boiling water or soups The symbol for turning on the extended cooking zone is Setting 1-2 1-3 3-5 4-6 7 8-9 9 - 11 11 - 12 n These settings are given as a guide only. The cooking time will depend upon the amount, recipe and type of food. 14 Using the cooktop Turning on the outer zone When using large pots or pans, the outer/extended zone can be turned on. Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the knob clockwise past "12" to the n position. ^ Turn the knob counterclockwise to the desired setting. To turn off the outer/extended zone, turn the knob counter clockwise to "0". 15 Using the cooktop Overheating protection Each cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection (internal temperature limiter). This turns off the heating elements in the cooking zone if the ceramic surface becomes too hot. [. . . ] Allow the cooktop to cool down before cleaning. Stubborn spills are best removed with a shielded scraper blade. Apply a cleaner for ceramic surfaces using a soft cloth or paper towel. This will remove any limescale deposits and metallic marks (aluminium deposits). [. . . ]