User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EHD8690 P 85L

[. . . ] Ceramic Glass Induction Hob Installation and Operating Instructions EHD 8690 P 822 930 055-B-310806-02 g Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning!Information that affects your personal safety. Information that prevents damage to the appliance. [. . . ] Suitability test Cookware is suitable for induction cooking, if . . . a little water on an induction cooking zone set to heat setting 9 is heated within a short time. a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware. 3 Certain cookware can make noises when being used on induction cooking zones. These noises are not a fault in the appliance and do not affect operation in any way. Bottom of the cookware The bottom of the cookware should be as thick and flat as possible. 17 Pan size Induction cooking zones adapt automatically to the size of the bottom of the cookware up to a certain limit. However the magnetic part of the bottom of the cookware must have a minimum diameter depending upon the size of the cooking zone. Diameter of cooking zone [mm] 210 180 145 Minimum diameter of dish base [mm] 180 145 120 3 2 2 The cookware must be placed centrally on the cooking zone. Tips on energy saving Place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on. If possible, always place a lid on the cookware. 18 Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting 0 1 Keeping food warm Melting 1-2 Solidifying Simmering on low heat Steaming Braising Cookingprocess Cooking time suitable for Off position Keeping cooked foods warm Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs Simmering rice and milkbased dishes Heating up ready-cooked meals Steaming vegetables, fish braising meat Tips/Hints as required Cover 5-25 mins. Stir occasionally 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on Add at least twice as much liquid as rice, stir milk dishes part way through cooking With vegetables add only a little liquid (a few tablespoons) Use only a little liquid, e. ¼ l water for 750 g potatoes Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredients Turn halfway through cooking 2-3 25-50 mins. 3-4 20-45 mins. Steaming potatoes 4-5 Boiling 20-60 mins. Cooking larger quantities of 60-150 mins. food, stews and soups Gentle Frying Frying escalopes, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, Steady frying sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts Hash browns, loin steaks, steaks, Flädle (pancakes for garnishing soup) 5-15 mins. per pan 6-7 7-8 Heavy Frying Boiling Searing Deep frying Turn halfway through cooking 9 Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash, pot roast), deep frying chips The power function is suitable for heating large quantities of liquid. 19 Cleaning and Care 1 1 1 Take care!Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance. Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use 1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. Removing deposits 1. Place a scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. Remove Type of dirt sugar, food containing sugar plastics, tin foil limescale and water rings fat splashes shiny metallic discolouration immediately yes yes ------when the appliance has cooled down --a scraper* --yes yes yes cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel* using *Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel can be purchased in specialist shops 3 3 Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel. Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not however affect the functioning of the appliance. 20 What to do if . . . Problem Possible cause Remedy Switch the appliance on again. Switch off the lock (See the section "Locking/unlocking the control panel") Deactivate child safety device (See the section "Child safety device") Only touch one sensor field Remove any objects (pan, cloths, etc. ) that are lying on the control panel. [. . . ] Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty. 30 8. You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship. Electrolux is not liable in the following situations (which are not exhaustive): (a) The Appliance is damaged by: (i) accident (ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly maintain or service (iii) normal wear and tear (iv) power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power current (v) incomplete or improper installation (vi) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation (vii) insect or vermin infestation. (b) The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing. [. . . ]