Use and Care Manual

9
Precautions for use
The following advice is intended to help you save energy and
prevent pan damage:
Table - Cooking
Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The diameter of
the saucepan or pan base should be the same as that of the
burner.
Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food, its
weight and quality. You yourself can best judge the optimal
cooking time.
Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food
retains its vitamins and minerals. Select short cooking times so
that the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Use pans which are the right
size for each burner.
Do not use small pans on
large burners. The flame must
not touch the sides of the pan.
Do not use damaged pans,
which do not sit evenly on the
hob. Pans may tip over.
Only use pans with a thick, flat
base.
Do not cook without using a lid
and make sure the lid is
properly fitted. This wastes
energy.
Always place the ovenware
centrally over the burner.
Otherwise, there is a risk that it
may tip over.
Place the pans on the pan
supports, never directly on the
burner.
Make sure that the pan
supports and burner caps are
correctly positioned before
using the appliance.
Pans should be placed on the
hob carefully.
Do not strike the hob and do
not place excessive weight on
it.
Never use two burners or heat
sources to heat one single
pan.
Do not use grill pans,
earthenware casserole dishes,
etc. for a long period of time
on maximum power.
Example Food Cooking position Heat setting
Melting Chocolate, butter, margarine Economy burner
Electric hotplate**
small flame
1-2
Warming Stock, tinned vegetables Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
small flame
2-3-4-5
Heating and keeping
warm
Soups Economy burner
Electric hotplate**
small flame
2-3
Steaming* Fish Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
5
Braising* Potatoes and miscellaneous
vegetables, meat
Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
6-7-8
Boiling* Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
large flame
7-8
Frying Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
Large burner
Wok burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
between large and small flame
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* If you are using a saucepan with a lid, turn the flame down as soon as it reaches boiling point.
** Optional. Available for some appliances, depending on the appliance model (for frying on the wok burner, we recommend that
you use a wok).