Operation Manual

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4 The ceramic hob4 The ceramic hob
The cooking zone can be switched off 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking •
time. The dish will then finish cooking on the residual heat, provided you keep the lid
on the pan.
4.2.2. Cooking advice
The advices below are intended solely as a guide, because the heat setting depends on
the quantity of food and the composition of the pan.
Use the highest setting for:
bringing to the boil quickly; •
shrinking down leaf vegetables; •
blanching vegetables; •
heating oil, fat and butter; •
frying steak (rare, red); •
pressurising a pressure cooker; •
cooking smooth blancmange and custard. •
Use a slightly lower setting for:
searing meat; •
frying flatfish, slices or fillet; •
frying cooked potatoes; •
cooking smooth, thickened soups and sauces; •
frying omelettes; •
frying beef steak (medium, pink-red); •
deep frying (depending on the temperature and the quantity). •
Use a setting slightly above the average setting for:
cooking of thick pancakes; •
frying thick pieces of meat in breadcrumbs; •
cooking through thin pieces of meat; •
broiling large pieces of meat; •
frying blocks of ham or bacon; •
frying raw potatoes; •
frying fish coated with breadcrumbs; •
frying beef olives; •
frying omelettes. •
Use the medium settings for:
completing the cooking of large quantities; •
defrosting firm vegetables (French beans, for example). •
Use the lowest settings for:
simmering bouillon; •
stewing pears; •
preparing meat stew; •
completing the cooking of dishes; •
braising vegetables. •
4.3 Maintenance
4.3.1 General
Always clean the hobs after use. You can use a mild cleaning agent, such as washing- •
up liquid, for this purpose. Special cleaning agents for ceramic hobs have the
advantage that a thin film remains on the glass surface so that over-cooked food and
lime scale are less likely to get burnt into the hob, making it easier to clean the next
time.
It is best to let the hob cool down before cleaning it. Over-cooked food containing •
a lot of sugar and acids, such as apple sauce, rhubarb or red cabbage are best
removed immediately with a damp dish cloth to prevent them getting burnt into the
hob. Be careful with the hot cooking zone!
You can use a glass-scraper to remove obstinate food residue. •
Traces of metals (due to sliding pans) can be difficult to remove. Special products are •
available for removing traces of metal.
4.3.2 Decorative glass cover
Always clean the decorative glass cover after use. If the lid is very dirty we advise you •
to soak the decorative glass cover in water with a bit of dishwasher detergent for a
while (e.g. by putting a humid cloth on top of the glass cover).