User manual GAGGENAU VI230113

[. . . ] The service cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot hotplates. Wet saucepan bases and hotplates Steam pressure can be generated from the liquid between the base of the saucepan and the hotplate. If there are fractures, flaws or cracks in the glass ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock. Switch off the hotplate if the hotplate heats up but the indicator is not working. [. . . ] If no pan is placed on the hotplate, or the pan is not made of a suitable material or it is not a suitable size, the hotplate indicator will flash. If you take longer than ninety seconds to place a suitable pan on the hotplate, it will automatically turn itself off. 11 Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. The following tips help to save energy. Setting procedure Adjust the heat setting of the hotplate using the hotplate control. 0 = hotplate off hotplate 1 = lowest setting hotplate 9 = highest setting Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Quantity Melting chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey gelatine Heating canned vegetables clear soup thick soup milk Heating and keeping warm stew (e. g. lentil stew) milk Heat setting 9 Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking time 100 g 1 pck. A larger, less full saucepan requires more energy. Using a lid Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a suitable lid. 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 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 All the hotplates have this function. The Powerboost function will be available provided the other hotplate is not working. (See diagram) For example, if you want to activate this function in hotplate 1, number 2 (situated behind it) should be switched off, and vice versa. 14 How to activate it Follow the steps below: 1. Once in this position, release the control which will return to position 9. The function will have been activated. How to deactivate it Follow the steps below: 1. Select any power level other than 9 with the required hotplate control. In certain circumstances, the Powerboost func tion may be deactivated automatically to protect the internal electronic components of the hob. d Automatic time limiter If a hotplate is in constant use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limiter will be activated. The time at which the time restriction is activated depends on the heat setting (1 to 10 hours). 15 Care and cleaning Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Care Clean your hob using a protective/care product for glass ceramic. It makes cleaning easier. Cleaning glass ceramic Cleaning agents Clean the hob after each use. Water marks can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar. Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not use: Abrasive sponges, scouring pads or aggressive cleaning agents, such as oven spray or stain remover. The casing may scratch the ceramic surface. Glass scraper d 16 The blade is very sharp. [. . . ] The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area. E number and FD number Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found in the appliance booklet. 20 Acrylamide in foodstuffs Experts are currently discussing how harmful acrylamide is in food. We have compiled this information for you, based on the results of current research. [. . . ]