Suitable Cookware; Sensors And Special Accessories; Functions And Heat Settings - Siemens EX8 LY Series Instruction Manual

Cooking assist functions
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Suitable cookware

Select the hotplate the diameter of which most closely
matches that of the base of the cookware and place the
cookware in the centre of this hotplate.
The cooking functions are not suitable for frying food in
a pan like you can with the frying sensor.
There are frying pans that are perfect for using with the
frying sensor. These can be purchased from specialist
retailers or through our technical after-sales service.
Always quote the relevant reference number:
HZ390210 15 cm frying pan.
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HZ390220 19 cm frying pan.
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HZ390230 21 cm frying pan.
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HZ390250 28 cm frying pan. Only recommended
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for the FlexPlus cooking zone.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
can fry food with a small amount of oil.
Notes
The frying sensor has been configured specifically
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for this type and size of frying pan.
Using a frying pan of a different size or one that is
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poorly positioned on the flexible cooking zones may
result in the frying sensor not being activated. See
the section on ~ "Flex Zone".
Other frying pans may overheat and reach a
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temperature above or below the selected heat
setting. Try the lowest heat setting to begin with and
change it if necessary.
Any cookware that is suitable for induction cooking can
be used with the cooking functions. You can find
information on which types of cookware can be used
with an induction hob in the section on ~ "Induction
cooking".
The cooking assistance functions table shows which
cookware is suitable for which functions.

Sensors and special accessories

The sensors measure the heat of the saucepan or frying
pan throughout the cooking process. This ensures that
the power is controlled with high precision and that the
right temperature is maintained.
Your hob has two different temperature measuring
systems:
Frying sensor: There are temperature sensors
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located underneath the hob. These monitor the
temperature of the base of the frying pan.
Cooking functions: A wireless temperature sensor
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transmits the temperature of the saucepan to the
control panel. The sensor is attached to the
saucepan.
You will need a wireless temperature sensor to use the
cooking functions.
If your hob does not have a wireless temperature
sensor, this can be purchased from specialist retailers
or through our technical after-sales service by quoting
the reference number HZ39050.
You can find more information about the wireless
temperature sensor in the section on ~ "Preparing and
maintaining the wireless temperature sensor"
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Functions and heat settings

Frying sensor
You can use the frying sensor when pan-frying food with
a small amount of oil.
Hotplates with this function are marked with the frying
sensor symbol.
Benefits
The hotplate only heats up when necessary. This
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saves energy. Oil and fat will not overheat.
A signal will sound once the empty frying pan has
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reached the optimum temperature for adding oil and
food.
Notes
Do not put the lid on the pan as this will prevent the
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controller from working. You can use a splatter
guard to prevent the oil from spitting.
Use oil or fat that is suitable for frying. If using butter,
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margarine, cold-pressed olive oil or lard, use
temperature setting 1 or 2.
Never leave a frying pan unattended during heating,
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regardless of whether or not it contains food.
If the hotplate is a higher temperature than the
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cookware or vice versa, the temperature sensor will
not be activated correctly.
Always use the cooking functions when frying with a
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large amount of oil in the saucepan. "Frying with a
large amount of oil in the saucepan", heat setting 5.