Programming The Hob; Switching The Hob On And Off; Setting The Hotplate; Cooking Guidelines Table - Siemens EH series Instruction Manual

Programming the hob

This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.

Switching the hob on and off

The hob is turned on and off with the main switch.
To switch on: press the #
main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: press the #
main switch disappears. All hotplates are off. The residual heat
indicator stays on until the hotplates have cooled down
completely.
Note: The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates
are switched off for more than 20 seconds.

Setting the hotplate

The desired power level is set in the programming panel.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked
with a dot.
Select the hotplate and the power level
The hob must be switched on.
Select the hotplate with the
1.
light up on the display.
Melting
Chocolate, chocolate coating
Butter, honey, gelatin
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g., lentils)
Milk**
Sausages heated in water**
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach
Frozen goulash
Slow cooking, simmering
Potato dumplings*
Fish*
White sauces (e.g., bechamel)
Whipped sauces (e.g., Bearnaise, Hollandaise)
* Uncovered cooking
** Uncovered
*** Turn frequently
symbol. The indicator above the
symbol until the indicator above the
symbol. The and
º ‹ N
Within the next 10 seconds, slide a finger on the
2.
programming zone until the desired power level lights up.
The power level has been set.
Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and set the desired power level in the
programming zone.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and set it to
The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
Notes
Upon selecting a hotplate the
■
then proceed to be adjusted.
symbols
If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the
■
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has
elapsed, the hotplate switches off.

Cooking guidelines table

The table below contains some examples.
Cooking times depend on the power level, type, weight and
quality of the food. As such they are approximate.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
in the programming panel.
‹
N symbol is displayed. It may
Power level Cooking time
1-1. -
1-2 -
1.-2 -
1.-2. -
3-4 -
3-4 15-25 min.
3-4 30-40 min.
4.-5. 20-30 min.
4-5 10-15 min.
1-2 3-6 min.
3-4 8-12 min.
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