User manual BALAY 3EF900X

[. . . ] Table of contents Important information . 5 5 5 8 Familiarising yourself with the appliance . 10 11 11 The cooking with Induction . 12 12 Childproof lock and pause function . [. . . ] It is usually larger than the diameter of the base of the saucepan. Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires more energy. Using a lid Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a suitable lid. Cooking without a lid requires much more energy. Cook with small quantities of water This saves energy and helps vegetables to retain vitamins and minerals. Switch down to a lower heat setting in good time. Cooking with small quantities of water Lowering the heat setting 16 Keep warm function The induction hotplates (1 and 4) have a temperature control. (See illustration) Method of operation The keep warm function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter or keeping food warm. This only works with pots and pans suitable for use with induction hobs. If the "keep warm" function is activated, the hotplate automatically changes to its minimum power setting to keep cookware warm. The letter C appears in the visual display. The C disappears in the visual display and the function will have been deactivated. The function is activated as follows How to deactivate it 17 Powerboost function This function allows your food to be heated even quicker than with the highest power setting on your appliance (g). The powerboost function temporarily increases the power of the highest setting. Powerboost function limitations All the induction hotplates (1 and 4) have a temperature control. (See illustration) The Powerboost function will always be available whenthe other induction hotplate is not switched on. For example, if you want to activate this function in hotplate 1, number should be switched off, and vice versa. If the zone referred to is not switched off, the letter x and the power level in the hotplate indicator will flash; the Powerboost function will have deactivated and it will return to power level previously selected. How to activate it Follow these steps: 1. Select any power level for the hotplate where you wish to active this function. 2. The letter x will appear on its indicator. How to deactivate it Follow these steps: 1. The letter x will no d 18 longer be displayed and will return to the previously selected power level. In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may disconnect automatically to protect the electronic components from the hob's interior. . Rapid pre-heating This function can be used when you want to heat something up to the maximum temperature quickly and then switch to a steady lower temperature automatically. How to program Example: you want to use the power level e as the lower steady temperature The radiation hotplates (2 and 3) have a temperature control. (See illustration) Carry out the following steps: 1. Select the hotplate and the power level that you want to use (e. g. Touch both the symbols at the same time. [. . . ] The hob is therefore fitted with a fan which runs at various speeds according to the temperature detected. The fan may also run on once the hob has been switched off if the temperature it detects is still too high. The noises described are normal and part of the induction technology and do not indicate a fault. High pitched whistle Fan noise Packaging and old appliances Disposing in an environmentally responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline is the frame of a European wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 25 After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your hob should need to be repaired. [. . . ]