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6.4 Switching off a burner
Turn the control knob clockwise to .
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6.5 Normal behaviour during operation
This behaviour is normal for the appliance:
¡ Slight hissing noise from the ignited burner.
¡ Release of odours when using the appliance for the
first time. These odours disappear after a short time.
7 Cookware
This information has been provided to help you save
energy and avoid damaging your cookware.
7.1 Suitable cookware
Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cook-
ware must not protrude over the edge of the hob.
Never use small cookware on large burners. The
flames must not touch the sides of the cookware.
Burner
Minimum dia-
meter of the
cookware base
Multi-crown
22 cm
burner
High-output
20 cm
burner
Standard-output
14 cm
burner
Economy burner 12 cm
Only use cookware with a rounded base on the multi-
crown burner.
¡ The hob must have a multi-crown burner and addi-
tional wok grid.
¡ The additional wok grid must be correctly inserted.
8 Recommended settings for cooking
You can use the control knobs on the appliance to set
the flame height incrementally to different power levels
from 1 to 9.
The cooking times and power levels may vary depend-
ing on the type of food, its weight and quality, on the
type of gas used, and on the material from which the
cookware is made.
Tips
¡ Cooking tips
– When cooking soups, creams, lentils or chick-
peas, add all of the ingredients to the cookware
at the same time.
– For pan-fried dishes, heat the oil up first. As soon
as you have started frying, keep the temperature
constant and adjust the power level as required.
When preparing several portions, wait until the
relevant temperature has been reached again.
Turn the food regularly.
Maximum dia-
meter of the
cookware base
30 cm
26 cm
22 cm
16 cm
¡ An orange flame is normal. This is due to dust in the
environment, spilled liquids, etc.
¡ Popping noise a few seconds after the burner is
switched off. This is caused by switching on the
safety system.
→ "Safety system", Page 8
¡ Knocking sound if the burner is switched off manu-
ally. The noise may be louder for liquid gas than
natural gas.
ATTENTION!
Using griddle plates or clay stew pots without the addi-
tional wok grid may damage the appliance.
When cooking with griddle plates or clay stew pots,
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always use the additional wok grid.
→ "Accessories", Page 7
7.2 Using cookware
The selection and positioning of the cookware affects
the safety and energy efficiency of your appliance.
→ "Saving energy", Page 6
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Flammable objects may ignite.
Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the
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cookware and flammable objects.
Do not use deformed cookware. Only use cookware
with a thick, flat base.
¡ Deformed cookware is not stable on the hob and
may tip over.
Place the cookware right in the centre of the burner.
¡ The cookware may tip over if it is not placed in the
centre of the burner.
Place the cookware correctly on the pan supports.
¡ The cookware may tip over if you place it directly
on the burner.
¡ To reduce the cooking time:
– Use a pressure cooker to cook creams and
pulses. If you are using a pressure cooker, follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
– The water must be boiling before you add pasta,
rice or potatoes. Then adjust the power level in
order to continue boiling.
– Always use a lid when cooking rice and pota-
toes.
Power
Preparing meals
level
9
¡ Bringing water to the boil
¡ Baking in a bain-marie: Sponge, blanc-
mange, bread pudding.
¡ Frying at a high temperature: Asian
dishes.
Cookware en
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