User manual GAGGENAU VI230134

[. . . ] In the event that the oil or butter catches fire, never use water to put it out. Cooking using a water bath Cooking using a water bath involves cooking food inside a pot which is in turn placed in another larger pan which contains water. In this way, the food is heated gently and constantly and it is the hot water, not the direct heat of the hotplate, which cooks the food. When cooking food using a water bath, avoid resting tins, glass jars or containers made from other materials directly on the base of the pan which contains the water, to avoid breaking the glass in both the hob and the container as a result of the hotplate reheating. 4 Hot cooking hob Risk of burns! [. . . ] Check if the manufacturer has indicated the upper diameter of the pan. If the diameter of the pan does not fit the diameter of the hotplate, you are recommended to use a pan which is larger than the size of the hotplate, or else half the energy will be lost. Choose pans which are the right size for the amount of food to be prepared. Always centre the pan on the hotplate and always cover the pan with the matching lid. This will save energy and will also help green vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals. During their cooking, food such as stews, soups, sauces or drinks may heat up too quickly without any indication, spilling out of the cookware. It is therefore advisable to heat this type of food gently, selecting a suitable power level and stirring the contents before and during cooking. D D Suitable pans Ferromagnetic pans Ferromagnetic pans are the only pans which are suitable for induction cooking. They can be made of: D D D D enamelled steel cast iron specially designed cookware for induction cooking made from stainless steel. D D Special pans for induction cooking Other types of special pans are available for induction cooking, where the base of the pan is not entirely ferromagnetic. Check the diameter as this could affect the pan detection as well as the cooking results. Checking pans using a magnet To find out whether the pans are suitable, check that they are attracted to a magnet. The manufacturer will usually indicate if their pans are suitable for induction cooking. Unsuitable pans Never use pans made from: D D D D D D standard, high quality steel glass earthenware copper aluminium 6 Characteristics of the base of the pan The characteristics of the base of the pan can affect the evenness of the cooking. Pans which are made from heat-diffusing materials (such as "sandwich" pans made from stainless steel) distribute the heat evenly, saving time and energy. No pan or incorrect size pan 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 heat setting on the hotplate indicator will flash. If there is a delay of more than 90 seconds, the hotplate switches off automatically. Empty pans or pans with a thin base Do not heat empty pans and do not use pans with thin bases. Although your hob is equipped with an internal safety system, empty cookware can heat up so quickly that the "automatic OFF" function does not have time to react and a very high temperature may be reached. The base of the pan could melt and damage the hob's glass surface. Pan detection Each hotplate has a minimum limit for pan detection which varies according to the material from which the pan being used is made. It is for this reason that you are recommended to use a hotplate which matches the diameter of the pan. Double or triple hotplate These areas can detect pans of different sizes. The area will automatically adapt, depending on the pan material and its properties, activating only a single area or an entire area and supplying the right level of power for best cooking results. 7 Getting to know your appliance The operating instructions are valid for a range of cooking hobs. The control panel Indications for hotplate selected and residual heat Indications for Powerboost function Controls for selecting hotplate, , power level and Powerboost function The hotplates Hotplate Single hotplate Switching on and off Ensure the pan is the right size. Only use pans which are suitable for induction cooking, see the section on Suitable pans". Safety instructions. [. . . ] Sizzling This noise is produced by pans which are composed of different superimposed materials. The noise is caused by the vibration of the contact surfaces of the various superimposed materials. High-pitched whistling This noise is mostly produced by pans which are composed of different superimposed materials, as soon as these are used at full heating power and at the same time on two hotplates. Noise from the fan To run the electronic system properly, the cooking hob must operate at a controlled temperature. [. . . ]