User manual SMEG ET52250EC

[. . . ] Generally, this value is greater than the diameter of the pan base. q Switch back to a lower heat setting at the appropriate time. 16 q Make use of the residual heat. For longer cooking times, it is possible to switch off the hotplate 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. q Even though the hotplate has been switched off, you can use it for as long as the residual heat indicator is illuminated to warm dishes or melt ingredients. Energy consumption Normal Pan with flat bottom and lid 1½ fold Bottom of pan is not flat 4 fold Pan without lid Before connecting your new appliance Please read this instruction manual carefully before using your new hob for the first time. [. . . ] q Do not leave the hob unattended if you are cooking with fat or oil. Never pour water onto burning oil or fat. Cover the pan in order to smother the flames and switch off the cooking zone. Leave the pan to stand on the hob until it has cooled down. q The connecting cords of electrical appliances must not come into contact with the hot cooking surfaces, as this could result in damage to the hob and the connecting cord's insulating jacket. 18 q In the event that a drawer is located beneath the hob, you must not store any combustible items or spray cans in the drawer. Do not place any combustible items on top of the hob. q If any cracks, fissures or other breaks appear on the hob, it must be rendered inoperable immediately. The hob should be switched off either via the cooker fuse or circuit breaker in the main fuse box, or unplugged from its source of power, whichever is applicable. The saucepan base and the hotplate must be dry whilst cooking. Any liquid between the cookware base and the hotplate will vaporize. The ensuing steam pressure can cause the saucepan to jump violently. Then switch the control back to the appropriate simmer setting. Ongoing cooking 1 1 12 12 12 12 12 23 23 1 12 12 12 12 23 23 23 12 Total cooking time 5 10 min. 15 25 min. Melting Chocolate, butter, honey Gelatine 100 g 1 packet Heating and keeping warm Stew (e. lentil dish) 400 g 800 g Milk 500 ml 1 l Heating Tinned vegetables Thickened soup Milk Defrosting and heating Frozen spinach Frozen goulash Boiling Rice (with twice the amount of water) Fresh vegetables with 1 3 cups of water Potatoes boiled in skins with 1 3 cups of water Boiled potatoes with 1 3 cups of water Pasta (1 2 l water) Roasting Pot roast Beef rolls Poaching Dumplings (2 3 l water) Fish 400 g 800 g 2 4 min. 300 g 600 g 500 g 1 kg 125 g 250 g 500 g 1 kg 750 g 1. 5 kg 750 g 1. 5 kg 200 g 400 g 1 kg 4 pcs. 5 8 min. 23 Amount Frying Fish fingers Pancakes Cutlet (in breadcrumbs) Steaks Deep fat frying (in 1 2 l of oil) Frozen products Others * 2 3 pcs. Boil start setting 6 2 3 min. 2 3 min. Ongoing cooking 34 34 34 45 Total cooking time 8 11 min. 5 10 min. 200 g / load 400 g / load 10 15 min. 10 15 min. 45 23 Ongoing deep fat frying Ongoing deep fat frying Minerals and vitamins are water soluble, therefore: Use less water - vitamins and minerals are retained. Use shorter cooking times - for crunchy vegetables. Care and cleaning Do not under any circumstances use a highpressure or steam cleaner. A protective cleaning agent will coat the glass ceramic hob with a gleaming, dirt repellent film. [. . . ] Our after sales service will also remove such discolourations for a small fee. 25 Hob surround Note The hob surround is best cleaned with lukewarm soapy water. Do not use a sharp or abrasive cleaning agent. q The temperature of the hotplate is controlled via the switching on and off of the heater; This means that the hotplate does not always glow red. If you select a lower heat setting, the heater will switch off more often than with a higher heat setting. [. . . ]