User manual MIELE KM 523

[. . . ] Operating and Installation instructions Ceramic hobs KM 520 KM 523 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. GiZ M. -Nr. 06 464 850 Contents Description of the appliace . 13 Cleaning and heating up for the first time . 23 Safety instructions for installation . [. . . ] Do not touch the cooking zones or place any heat-sensitive items on them whilst they are still hot. Danger of burning, and fire hazard. 14 Operation Settings Cooking process Melting butter, chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatine Preparing yoghurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food/liquid Keeping warm food which sticks easily Cooking rice Warming liquid and semi-solid foods Thickening sauces, e. g. hollandaise Making porridge Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs Steaming fruit Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables, fish Cooking dumplings, potatoes, pulses Cooking broths, pulse soups Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities of food Gentle frying (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish, vegetables, fried eggs etc. Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to the boil Settings 1-2 1-3 3-5 4-6 7 8-9 9 - 11 11 - 12 These settings, which envisage approx. 4 helpings, should only be taken as a guide. With deep pans, large quantities or when cooking without a lid, a higher setting is needed. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting. 15 Operation Switching on an extended area Depending on model, the outer circle of a double circle zone or the extended cooking zone can be switched on to provide an extended cooking area when cooking with larger pans. Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the cooking zone control clockwise past "12" to the point of resistance. ^ Then turn the control anti-clockwise back to the required setting. Switch the extended cooking zone off by turning the control anti-clockwise back to the "0" position. 16 Operation Suitable pans ­ For optimum energy consumption during cooking, only pans with flat or very slightly concave bases should be used. When the pan is hot, the base should rest evenly on the hob. Uneven bases will lengthen cooking time. Check for suitability when purchasing new pans. Energy saving tips ­ Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss. uncovered covered cold hot ­ Check that the diameter of the pan base is wide enough for the cooking zone so that heat is not lost unnecessarily. Please note that the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers often refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pan. The diameter of the base (generally smaller) is more important. ­ When cooking for a long time, switch the cooking zone off about 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. In this way use is made of the residual heat. too small suitable 17 Operation Overheating protection Each cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection. An internal temperature limiter switches off the heating elements in the cooking zone before the ceramic surface overheats. Once the ceramic has cooled down to a safe level the heating will automatically switch back on again. Overheating can be caused by: ­ switching on a cooking zone without a pan on it. ­ the base of a pan not sitting evenly on the cooking zone. ­ the pan not conducting the heat properly. [. . . ] A minimum distance of 75 mm is required between the upper surface of the worktop and the protective shelf. A gap of 10 mm must be maintained between the shelf and the rear wall. Do not use any sealant unless expressly instructed to do so. The sealing strip under the edge of the top part of the hob provides a sufficient seal for the worktop. Do not use sealant between the frame of the top part of the hob and the worktop. [. . . ]