Intended use We advise that you exercise caution using or 8Intended use standing near an induction hob while it is in operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a Read these instructions carefully. Please keep similar medical device. Consult your doctor or I n t e n d e d u s e the instruction and installation manual, as well the device manufacturer concenring its...
Important safety information A defective appliance may cause electric (Important safety ■ shock. Never switch on a defective information appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service. Warning –...
Causes of damage ]Causes of damage Caution! C a u s e s o f d a m a g e Rough pan bases may scratch the hob. ■ Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. ■ Doing so may cause damage. Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the ■...
Environmental protection 7Environmental protection fInduction cooking Advantages of induction cooking In this section, you can find information about saving t e c t i o n E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o I n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g energy and disposing of the appliance.
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Induction cooking Some induction cookware does not have a fully Empty pans or those with a thin base ferromagnetic base: Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system. If the base of the cookware is only partially ■...
Getting to know your appliance *Getting to know your appliance You can find information on the dimensions and power y o u r a p p l i a n c e G e t t i n g t o k n o w of the hotplates in~ Page 2 The control panel Controls...
Getting to know your appliance The hotplates Hotplates Simple hotplate Use cookware that is a suitable size. Û Flexible cooking zone See section ~ "Flex Zone" á Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section ~ "Induction cooking" Residual heat indicator The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
Operating the appliance Setting a hotplate 1Operating the appliance Set the required heat setting using the symbols. ò ê This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table Heat setting = lowest setting. ò p l i a n c e O p e r a t i n g t h e a p shows heat settings and cooking times for various Heat setting...
Operating the appliance Chef's recommendations Recommendations When heating up puree, cream soups and thick ■ sauces, stir occasionally. Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating. ■ When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting ■ down as soon as steam escapes between the lid and the cookware.
Flex Zone As two independent hotplates |Flex Zone The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent hotplates. You can use the hob as a single hotplate or as two F l e x Z o n e independent hotplates, as required. Activating It consists of four inductors that work independently of See section ~ "Operating the appliance"...
Move function Activation uMove function Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone. This function activates the entire flexible cooking zone, M o v e f u n c t i o n Touch the ç symbol. The indicator beside the which is divided into three cooking areas and which has symbol lights up.
Time-setting options Frying sensor OTime-setting options If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate and the frying sensor has been activated, the cooking Your hob has three timer functions: time will not begin to count down until the selected i o n s T i m e - s e t t i n g o p t temperature setting has been reached.
PowerBoost function Stopwatch function vPowerBoost function The stopwatch function displays the time that has elapsed since activation. The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large P o w e r B o o s t f u n c t i This functions independently from the hotplates and quantities of water faster than when using heat setting from other settings.
ShortBoost function xShortBoost function zKeep warm function The PowerBoost function enables you to heat cookware This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter S h o r t B o o s t f u n c t i K e e p w a r m f u n c t i o and for keeping food warm.
Frying Sensor cFrying Sensor This function can be used to fry food while maintaining F r y i n g S e n s o r the suitable frying pan temperature. The cooking zones that have this function are identified by the roasting function symbol.
Frying Sensor Temperature settings Temperature setting Suitable for Very low Preparing and preserving sauces, sweating vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine. Frying food using extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes. Medium - low Frying fish and Thick food, e.g.
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Frying Sensor Temperature Total frying time after the signal setting sounds (mins.) Potatoes Fried potatoes (boiled in their skin) 6 - 12 French fries (made from raw potatoes) 15 - 25 Potato fritter** 2,5 - 3,5 Swiss rösti 50 - 55 Glazed potatoes 15 - 20 Vegetables...
Childproof lock Setting procedure AChildproof lock Select the appropriate temperature setting from the table. Place the empty frying pan on the hotplate. You can use the childproof lock to prevent children C h i l d p r o o f l o c k from switching on the hob.
Wipe protection kWipe protection bAutomatic safety cut-out If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is If a hotplate operates for an extended period and no W i p e p r o t e c t i o n c u t - o u t A u t o m a t i c s a f e t y switched on, settings may be altered.
Basic settings QBasic settings The appliance has various basic settings. You can B a s i c s e t t i n g s adapt these to suit your cooking habits. Display Function Automatic childproof lock ™‚ ‹ Manual*. ‚...
Basic settings Display Function Restoring the factory settings ™‹ ‹ Individual settings.* ‚ Restore factory settings. * Factory settings To access the basic settings: Touch the symbol for at least four seconds. The hob must be off. The settings have been saved. Switch on the hob.
Energy consumption indicator [Energy consumption tCookware check indicator This function can be used to check the speed and C o o k w a r e c h e c k quality of the cooking process depending on the This function indicates the total amount of energy cookware.
Cleaning DCleaning Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be C l e a n i n g purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop. Cleaning Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) {Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q u e s t i o n s ( F A Q ) F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Using the appliance Why can't I switch on the hob and why is the childproof lock symbol lit? The childproof lock is activated.
Trouble shooting Cookware Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high heat setting? The cookware is too small for the hotplate that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking. Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the hotplate that best corresponds to its size.
Customer service Notes 4Customer service appears in the display, the sensor for the “ ■ relevant hotplate must be pressed and held in order to read the fault code. Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect needs to be repaired.
Test dishes ETest dishes This table has been produced for test institutes to T e s t d i s h e s facilitate the testing of our appliances. The data in the table refers to our Schulte-Ufer cookware accessories (4 piece cookware set for the HEZ 390042 induction hob) with the following measurements: Saucepan Ø...
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Test dishes Preheating Cooking Heat set- Cooking time Test dishes Cookware Heat setting Lid ting (min:sec) Cooking rice pudding Rice pudding, cooked with the lid on Temperature of the milk: 7 ºC Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Set the recommended heat setting and add rice, sugar and salt to the milk.