Intended use 8Intended use (Important safety information R ead these instructions carefully. Only then I n t e n d e d u s e will you be able to operate your appliance Warning – Risk of fire! safely and correctly. Retain the instruction I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Combustible items stored in the cooking manual and installation instructions for future...
Important safety information The hotplates and surrounding area Warning – Risk of tipping! ■ (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance. During operation, the surfaces of the Risk of burns! ■...
Causes of damage Extremely dirty seal: If the seal is very dirty, the ]Causes of damage ■ appliance door will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the seal clean. Never H ob C a u s e s o f d a m a g e operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or...
Environmental protection Open the appliance door as infrequently as possible 7Environmental protection ■ when the appliance is in use. Y our new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Here you can find tips on how to save even more energy when using the appliance, and how to dispose of your appliance properly.
Installation and connection Environmentally-friendly disposal For the installer Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly An all-pole isolating switch with a contact gap of at ■ manner. least 3 mm must be present in the installation circuit. This is not necessary if the appliance is connected This appliance is labelled in accordance with by a plug that is accessible to the user.
Getting to know your appliance Depending on the appliance model, individual Note: *Getting to know your details and colours may differ. appliance I n this section, we will explain the indicators and G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e controls.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Details may vary depending on the appliance model. Types of heating and functions Use the function selector to set the types of heating and To make sure you always use the right type of heating other functions.
Accessories You can turn the hotplate control clockwise or anti- _Accessories clockwise. Y our appliance is accompanied by a range of Cooking compartment A c c e s s o r i e s accessories. Here, you can find an overview of the accessories included and information on how to use Various functions in the cooking compartment make them correctly.
Accessories Grill tray Use for grilling in place of the wire rack or as a splatter guard. Use in the universal pan only. Baking stone For home-made bread, bread rolls and pizzas that you wish to have a crispy base. The baking stone must be preheated to the recommended tempera- ture.
Before using for the first time KBefore using for the first ~Electric hobs time B efore using for the first time E l e c t r i c h o b s To eliminate the new-appliance smell, switch all of the B efore you can use your new appliance, you must B e f o r e u s i n g f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e cooking zones to position 4 one after the other and...
Operating the appliance Power control switch 1Operating the appliance The electric hob is controlled by a switch, which can be used to choose the power required for the food you are Y ou have already learnt about the controls and how cooking.
Cleaning DCleaning Zone Cleaning agent Upper glass cover* Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. (depending on appli- W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain You can remove the upper glass cover for ance model) C l e a n i n g its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long cleaning.
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Cleaning Zone Cleaning agent Zone Cleaning agent Glass hob* Care: Protective/care products for glass Accessories Hot soapy water: Cleaning: Cleaning agents for glass. Soak and then clean with a dish cloth or a (depending on appli- Follow the cleaning instructions on the packag- brush.
Rails Keeping the appliance clean pRails Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt immediately so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain build up. R a i l s its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
Appliance door Installing the frames qAppliance door Insert the two hooks carefully into the upper holes. (Figure A-B) W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain A p p l i a n c e d o o r its appearance and remain fully functional for a long time to come.
Appliance door Remove the cover (Fig. C). Attaching the door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal. When attaching the oven door, ensure that both hinges are inserted straight into the opening (figure A). The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides (figure B).
Trouble shooting Replacing the bulb in the top of the cooking 3Trouble shooting compartment If the cooking compartment light bulb fails, it must be I f a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. replaced. Heat-resistant, 25 watt, 230 V halogen bulbs T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the are available from the after-sales service or specialist...
Customer service 4Customer service JTested for you in our cooking studio O ur 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 needs to be repaired. We will always find an H ere, you can find a selection of dishes and the ideal appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales T e s t e d f o r y o u i n o u r c o o k i n g s t u d i o...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Gentle top/bottom type of heating Greaseproof paper Gentle top/bottom heating is an intelligent type of Only use greaseproof paper that is suitable for the heating that allows you to gently cook meat, fish and selected temperature.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Cakes on trays Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in Sponge cake with topping Universal pan 160-180 20-45 Shortcrust tart with dry topping Universal pan 170-190 25-35 Shortcrust tart with moist topping Universal pan 160-180...
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Pizza, quiche and savoury cakes Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking tion function in °C time in Pizza, fresh Universal pan 190-210 20-30 Pizza, fresh, thin-crust Universal pan 250-270* 15-25 Pizza, chilled Universal pan 190-210* 10-15...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Bakes and gratins Always use the shelf positions indicated. Your appliance offers a range of heating functions for You can cook food on one level in baking tins/dishes or cooking bakes. The settings tables list the optimal in the universal pan.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio When roasting, add a little liquid if the meat is lean. A Meat thermometer covering of approx. cm depth should be applied to Depending on your appliance's features, you may have the base of any glass cookware. a meat thermometer.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Temperature Cooking time tion function in °C in min Turkey breast, boned, 1 kg Cookware, covered 240-260 80-90 Turkey thigh, bone in, 1 kg Wire rack 190-210 100-120 Meat Dish Accessories/cookware...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Vegetables and side dishes Adhere to the specifications in the table. Here, you can find information for preparing grilled vegetables, potatoes and frozen potato products. Dish Accessories/cookware Shelf posi- Heating Tempera- Cooking tion function ture in °C time in min...
Tested for you in our cooking studio Pour ½ litre of water (approx. 80 °C) into the Preserving universal pan. Fruit Close the oven door. After approx. 40 to 50 minutes, small bubbles begin to Set Bottom heat form at short intervals. Switch off the oven. Set the temperature to 170 - 180 °C.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing. As per EN 60350-1. Baking Baked items or cakes that are placed in the oven on baking trays or in baking tins/dishes at the same time will not necessarily be ready at the same time.
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