User manual ZANKER ZKM3116KS

[. . . ] The following symbols are used in the text: 1 3 2 Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety. Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. Information and practical tips Environmental information 1. These numbers indicate step by step how to use the appliance. [. . . ] Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove the mains lead. 73 The Key Features of Your Appliance · Glass ceramic cooking surface: The appliance has a glass ceramic cooking surface and 4 rapid response cooking zones. The particularly powerful radiant heater elements significantly shorten the amount of time taken for the zones to heat up. · Cleaning: The advantage of the glass ceramic cooking surface is its easy cleaning. The smooth surface is easy to keep clean (see section: "Cleaning and care"). · Residual heat indicator: The residual heat indicator lights up if the cooking zone becomes so hot that there is a risk of burning. 74 Discription of the hob Cooking zones and control panel Single Cooking Zone 1200W Single Cooking Zone 1800W Control Knobs Single Cooking Zone 1800W Four Residual Heat Indicators (separate for each zone) Single Cooking Zone 1200W Control Knobs for Rear Right Cooking Zone for Rear Left Cooking Zone for Front Left Cooking Zone for Front Right Cooking Zone 75 Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Wipe the glass ceramic surface with a damp cloth. 1 Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners!The surface could be damaged. Operating the Hob 3 When a cooking zone is switched on, it may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all glass ceramic cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance. Ring Switches · The heat settings are continuously variable between settings 1-9. 1 = lowest power 9 = highest power Cooking on the Zones 1. Select a high setting for heating up / browning. 2. As soon a steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. · 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%. 78 Charts Settings for Cooking on the Rings The setting position required for cooking processes is dependent on the quality of the pots and on the type and amount of the food. Switch position Cooking method Examples Starting of cooking and roasting, cooking of large quantities of liquid, then switch-back to appropriate setting French fries, pan-cakes Fillet of pork and beef, steaks goulash Frying of meat, schnitzel, cutlets, meat-balls, sausages, liver, fish-fillet in deep fat, Frying eggs or chops Boiled potatoes, stews, soups, hot-pot, sauces in large quantities Simmering of vegetables, braising of meat, lightly cooking small amount of fruit with little liquid Simmering of rice and food with milk (sometimes stirring), Stewing of smaller amount of potatoes or vegetables, Warming up of prepared meal Omelette, fried eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Keeping warm a meal or small amount of hot-pot Melting of butter, chocolate, gelatine. Residual heat, OFF-position 9 Parboiling Frying Quick frying Roasting Frying without crust Boiling Braising Simmering Stewing Gentle simmering 7-9 6-7 4-5 3-4 2-3 1-2 0 Melting 3 When heating up or frying, we recommend heat setting "9", and then continue cooking foods at an appropriate lower heat setting. 79 Cleaning and Care Hob 1 Important: Cleaning agents must not come into contact with the hot glass ceramic surface!All cleaning agents must be removed with plenty of clean water after cleaning because they can have a caustic effect when the rings are next heated!Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as grill or oven sprays, coarse scourers or abrasive pan cleaners. Clean the glass ceramic surface after each use when it is warm to the touch or cold. This will avoid spillages becoming burnt on. Remove scale and water marks, fat spots and discolouration with a metallic shimmer using a commercially available glass ceramic or stainless steel cleaner such as "Hob Brite". 3 Light Soiling 1. Wipe the glass ceramic surface with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Remnants of cleaner must not be left on the surface. [. . . ] · On tiled work surfaces, the joints in the area where the hob sits must be completely filled with grout. · On natural, artificial stone, or ceramic tops, the snap action springs must be bonded in place with a suitable artificial resin or mixed adhesive. · Ensure that the seal is correctly seated in the frame and that it is seated against the work surface without leaving any gaps. Additional silicon sealant must not be applied; this will make removal more difficult when servicing. [. . . ]