User manual SMEG BG91IX

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENVIRONMENTAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3. 1 Our environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] - Reduced danger of burns as the cooking surface is only heated under the base of the saucepan; foods which overflow do not stick. 6. 1 Layout of the cooking zones Zone Outside diameter (mm) 180 210 270 Max absorbed power (W) * 1300 2300 2300 Absorbed power in booster function (W) * 1400 3000 3000 * power levels are indicative and can vary according to the pan used or the settings made. 39 Instructions for the user 6. 2 Cookware suitable for use in induction cooking The containers used on the induction cooking surface must be made of metal, with magnetic properties and a sufficiently large base. Use only cookware with bases suitable for induction hot plates. Suitable containers Enamelled steel cookware with thick bases. • Cast iron cookware with an enamelled base. Cookware in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with a special base. Unsuitable containers Copper, stainless steel, aluminium, fireproof glass, wood, ceramic and terracotta cookware. • • • To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction cooking. If you do not have a magnet, you can put a small amount of water in the pan, place it on a cooking zone and start the hot plate. If the symbol appears on the display, it means the pan is not suitable. Use only cookware with a perfectly flat bottom. Using a cookware with an irregular bottom could jeopardise the efficiency of the heating system so that cookware is not detected on the hot plate. 6. 3 Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use. If the cooking zone settings are not changed, the maximum duration of operation of each zone depends on the power level selected. When the device for limiting the duration of use is activated, the cooking zone turns off, a short alert is sounded and if the zone is hot the symbol will show on the display. 6. 4 Protection from hob overheating If the hob is used on full power for a long period, the electronics will have trouble cooling down if the room temperature is high. To avoid excessively high temperatures forming in the electronics, the power to the cooking zone is managed automatically. 6. 5 Advice on energy-saving Below you will find advice on how to use your hob effectively and economically. • The diameter of the base of the saucepan must correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone. • When buying a saucepan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of the base or the top of the container, as the top is almost always larger than the base. • When preparing dishes with long cooking times, you can save time and energy by using a pressure cooker, which also makes it possible to preserve the vitamins in the food. • Make sure that the pressure cooker contains enough liquid as, if there is not enough and it overheats, this may cause damage to both the pressure cooker and the cooking zone. • If possible, always cover saucepans with a suitable lid. • Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy. 40 Instructions for the user 6. 6 Power levels The power in the cooking zone can be adjusted to various levels. The table shows the levels suitable for various types of cooking. Power level 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 P* * See Booster function. Suitable for OFF position Cooking small amounts of food (minimum power) Cooking Cooking large quantities of food, roasting larger portions Roasting, slow frying with flour Roasting Roasting / browning, cooking (maximum power) 6. 7 Cookware recognition If there is no saucepan on a cooking zone or if the saucepan is too small, no energy will be transmitted and the symbol will appear on the display. [. . . ] If they are not sufficiently temperature-resistant, they may warp over time. The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician and according to the regulations in force. Depending on the type of installation, this appliance belongs to class 2, subclass 1 (Fig. It may be installed next to walls, one of which must be higher than the appliance, as shown in figures A and C relative to the installation classes. [. . . ]