User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EHS6696P 16P

[. . . ] 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 . [. . . ] Press the + and - buttons simultaneously to switch off. 1 When the rings are still hot cooking should be carried out without automatic warm up. Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel With the exception of the "On/Off" sensor field the control panel can be locked at any required time during cooking in order to prevent adjusting the settings such as when wiping over with a cloth. This function is also suitable as a child safety feature. Touch the , , lock" sensor field until the control indicator comes on. To release the lock touch the , , lock" sensor field again continuously until the control indicator goes out. 3 Child safety feature!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. 13 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. · Do not use cast iron pans or pans with a rough, burred or damaged base. This can produce permanent scratching if the pan is slid across the surface. · When cold, pan bases are normally bowed slightly inwards (concave). They should never be bowed outwards (convex). · If you wish to use special types of pan (e. g. a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc. ), please observe the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Energy saving tips You can save valuable energy by observing the following points: · Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone. · Dirty cooking zones and pan bases increase power consumption. · 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. · Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking times by up to 50%. 16 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! [. . . ] Additional silicon sealant must not be applied; this would make removal more difficult when servicing. · 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. [. . . ]