Advice On Energy-Saving; Power Levels - Smeg SI3842B Manual

4.6 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.

4.7 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
1 - 2
3 - 4
5 - 6
7 - 8
Instructions for the user
0
U
9
P
Suitable for
OFF position
Food warming function
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)
35