PowerBoost function
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PowerBoost function
PowerBoost
function
PowerBoost lets you heat up large volumes of water
even faster than on heat setting 9.
PowerBoost is only available on hotplates marked with
the
˜
symbol.
With dual-circuit hotplates the second filament circuit
has to be activated for use with the PowerBoost
function.
Switching on PowerBoost
1.
Select the hotplate.
2.
Touch the
˜
symbol. The
˜
indicator lights up.
The PowerBoost function is switched on.
Switch off PowerBoost
1.
Select the cooking zone.
2.
Select any ongoing cooking setting. The
˜
display
goes out.
PowerBoost is switched off.
Notes
■
If you do not turn off the PowerBoost function, it
switches off automatically after a certain period of
time. The hotplate switches back to the heat setting
9.
■
Please remember that oil and fat heat up quickly with
PowerBoost. Never leave the hob unattended. Oil
and fat that have overheated will catch fire quickly,
see section "Important safety
information".
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Childproof lock
Childproo
f lock
You can use the childproof lock to prevent children
from switching on the hob.
Switching the childproof lock on and off
The hob must be switched off.
To switch on: Touch the
U
symbol for 4 seconds. The
‚
display lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.
To switch off: Touch the
U
symbol for 4 seconds. The
‚
display goes out. The lock is released.
Automatic childproof lock
This function automatically activates the childproof lock
every time you switch the hob off.
Switching on and off
Find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on
and off in the Basic settings section.
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Time-setting options
Time-sett
ing optio
ns
There are 3 different time-setting options:
■
A hotplate should switch off automatically
■
Kitchen timer
■
Stopwatch
Automatic hotplate switch-off
Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the
cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off
automatically.
Setting the cooking time
The cooking position must be switched on.
1.
Select the cooking position using the twist knob.
2.
Touch the
x
symbol.
A ü
above the
x
symbol
flashes.
‹‹
min
lights up in the timer display.
Deep-fat frying (150-200 g per
portion continuously in 1-2 li-
tres oil**)
Frozen products, e.g. chips,
chicken nuggets
8-9
-
Croquettes, frozen
7-8
-
Meat, e.g. chicken portions
6-7
-
Fish, breaded or battered
5-6
-
Vegetables, mushrooms,
breaded or battered, tempura
5-6
-
Small baked items, e.g. ring
doughnuts/jam-filled doughnuts,
fruit in batter
4-5
-
Ongoing
cooking set-
ting
Ongoing cook-
ing time in min-
utes
* Ongoing cooking without a lid
** Without lid
*** Turn frequently
PLQ
