User manual SIEMENS EH78S501

[. . . ] EN Instruction manual . Table of contents Important information . 5 5 5 8 Familiarising yourself with the appliance . 10 11 12 The cooking with Induction . . P P P P 12 13 Main switch with childproof lockP . [. . . ] 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 Keep warm function All induction hotplates have the keep warm function. 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. Touch the symbol on the required cooking zone. You have activated the function. The function is activated as follows 18 How to deactivate it Follow these steps: 1. Touch the symbol on the cooking zone required. The function will be deactivated Powerboost function Use this function to heat up the contents of the pan faster than if you use the maximum power level (j). This function allows you to increase the maximum power level of the hotplate in use. Powerboost function limitations Group 2 All the cooking zones have this function, except the roasting zone when its expandable part is activated. (See figure, zone 5) Group 1 Group 2 The Powerboost function will always be available whenthe other hotplate of the same group is not switched on. (See illustration) For example, if you want to activate this function in hotplate 1, number 2 (situated behind it) should be switched off, and vice versa. If the zone referred to is not switched off, the letter x and the power level j in the hotplate indicator will flash; it will return to the maximum power level setting (j). The same applies to hotplates 3 and 4. Group 1 19 This is how to activate it Carry out the following steps: 1. Touch the programming zone situated over the symbol P. The letter x will light up on the cooking zone display acknowledgement. This is how to deactivate it Carry out the following steps: 1. Touch the programming zone situated over d Timer function the symbolP. The Powerboost function has been deactivated. In certain circumstances, the Powerboost func tion may be deactivated automatically to protect the internal electronic components of the hob. This function can be used in two different ways: - to switch a hotplate off automatically - as a cooking timer A hotplate is to switch off automatically Setting procedure Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. [. . . ] 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. Low humming like a transformer Quiet whistling Crackling High pitched whistle Fan noise 27 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. After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your hob should need to be repaired. [. . . ]