User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EHS60300P 22Q

[. . . ] Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. 1. These numbers indicate step by step how to use the appliance. These operating instructions contain information on steps you can take yourself to rectify a possible malfunction. Refer to the section "What to do if. . . ". 2 Contents Operating Instructions . [. . . ] If the hob issensor field completely switched off using the "On/Off" while the lock is on, then the lock will still be active when the hob is switched on again. To reactivate the cooking zones, the locking function must be cancelled as described above. 14 Timer A cooking duration can be set with the integrated timer for all cooking zones. When the end of the cooking duration is reached, the cooking zone switches itself off automatically. Using the cooking zone sensor field, select the required cooking zone and set the required heat setting. Touch the TIMER W sensor field to activate the timer function for this cooking zone. Using the + or - sensor fields set or adjust the required period of time until the zone is to switch off automatically (eg. After a few seconds the timer will start automatically and will show how much time remains before it will switch off. In addition, the "Timer active" display for the relevant cooking zone will light up. At the end of the set cooking time, the cooking zone will switch off automatically and an acoustic signal will sound. Touch the TIMER W sensor field to switch off the signal and control indicator. 3 To set the timer more quickly, until the required leave your finger on the + or - sensor field time is reached. If the - sensor field is operated first, the time setting will begin at 99 minutes; if the + sensor field is operated first, the time setting will begin at 1 minute. 15 Displaying the remaining cooking time If you select a cooking zone which is in timer mode, the cooking time still remaining appears in the timer display window. Using the timer to measure short periods of time ("Minute Minder"). 1 Important!a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc. ), please observe the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Energy saving tips · Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone. · Whenever possible always position the lids firmly on pots and pans to cover completely. · Switch off the cooking zones before the end of the cooking time to use the residual heat such as to keep foods warm or for melting. · The base of the pan should be the same size as the cooking zone. 17 Advice on Cooking with and without Automatic Warm up The automatic warm up function is suitable for: · dishes that start off cold, are heated up at high power and do not need to be continually watched when cooking on the selected heat setting, · dishes that are put in a hot frying pan. The automatic warm up function is not suitable for: · goulash, beef olives and similar braised dishes that need continual turning until browned correctly, have liquid added and are then braised until cooked, · dumplings, pasta dishes with large amounts of liquid, · cooking with pressure cookers, · very large quantities of soup/stew with more than 2 litres of liquid. General notes: · When cooking without the automatic warm up function, we recommend the use of a high heat setting to warm up the food (using the - button) and then leave the dish to finish cooking at an appropriate lower heat setting. · Take special note of the results when you first use the appliance!You can then decide which heat setting is the best for "your dishes" in the "quantities you are accustomed to preparing" with "your pans". You will then quickly appreciate the advantages of the automatic function and will feel relaxed about using your new hob. · You can use the 1 heat setting for keeping food warm. 18 Typical Heat Settings The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The heat setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and on the type and quantity of food. Switch Setting Automatic Warm Up Time1) (Min. ) Cooking Process Warming up Frying Deep-fat frying Examples of Usage Warming up large amounts of liquid, boiling pasta, browning meat, (browning goulash, pot-roast) Steaks, pieces of loin, potato fritters, fried sausages, pancakes, doughnuts Schnitzel/cutlets, liver, fish, rissoles, fried eggs Boiling up to 1. 5 l liquid, potatoes, vegetables Steaming and sautéing small quantities of vegetables, cooking rice and milk-based dishes Keeping foods warm, melting butter, dissolving gelatine, melting chocolate 9 8 7 4. 5 3. 5 Fast frying 6 5 4 3 2 2. 5 8. 5 6. 5 4. 8 3. 0 Frying Boiling Steaming Sautéing Poaching 1 1. 0 Keeping warm melting 1) When cooking without the automatic warm up function, the warm up time can be selected as required. 3 When heating up or frying, we recommend us- ing the warm up setting "9" and then continue cooking foods that require longer cooking times at an appropriate lower heat setting. 19 Cleaning and Care Hob 1 Important: Cleaning agents must glasscome not into contact with the hot ceramic surface!All cleaning agents must be removed with plenty of clean water after cleaning because they can have a caustic effect when the rings are next heated!Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as grill or oven sprays, coarse scourers or abrasive pan cleaners. 3 Clean itthe ceramic glasstouch or after each use surface when is warm to the cold. This will avoid spillages becoming burnt on. [. . . ] Otherwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened. · The hob must be pressed out from below when removed. · Clean the worktop around the cut-out area. · Stick the single-sided adhesive sealing tape provided on the underside of the hob around the outside edge ensuring that it is not stretched. [. . . ]