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Manual de instrucciones 56
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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9Safety Definitions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
Fire Safety 5
Cooking Safety 6
Burn Prevention 6
Child Safety 7
Cleaning Safety 7
Cookware Safety 8
Proper Installation and Maintenance 8
Electromagnetic Interference 9
Cooling Fan 10
Proposition 65 Warning 10
Causes of Damage 11
Overview 11
Protecting the Environment 12
Energy-Saving Advice 12
Cooking with Induction 12
Advantages of Induction Cooking 12
Cookware 12
* Getting to Know your Appliance 14
Control Panel 14
Control Knob 14
Cooking Zones 14
Residual heat indicator 14
Operating the appliance 15
Setting the cooking zone 15
Chef's recommendations 15
PowerBoost Feature 17
Activating 17
Deactivating 17
Frying Sensor 17
Advantages When Frying 17
Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor 17
Temperature Settings 18
Frying Chart 18
Setting Procedure 20
Keep Warm Function 21
Activating 21
Deactivating 21
Automatic Safety Switch-off Function 21
Cleaning and Maintenance 22
Daily Cleaning 22
Cleaning Guidelines 22
Cleaning Chart 22
Maintenance 23
FAQ 24
What to Do in the Event of a Fault? 26
Demo Mode 27
Customer Service 27
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
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9Safety Definitions
SafetyDefinitions 9WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
9CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or
tips.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 9WARNING
When properly cared for, your new
appliance has been designed to be
safe and reliable. Read all
instructions carefully before use.
These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
and injury to persons. When using
kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed,
including those in the following
pages.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
In the event of transport damage, do not
plug it in.
This appliance is not intended for
operation with an external clock timer or a
remote control.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Fire Safety
Do not allow pans to boil dry. Do not
allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or
cloth to come in contact with a hot
surface element, burner or grate.
Improper installation of these protective
liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air
vent or fan, be certain that flammable
materials such as window coverings do
not blow over or near the burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when
in use. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may ignite.
9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean Ventilating Hoods
Frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair
catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.

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Have an appropriate fire extinguisher
available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than
grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.
9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Do Not Use Water on Grease
Fires - Smother fire or flame or
use dry chemcial or foam-type
extinguisher.
2. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
3. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
4. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
5. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
– You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
– The fire is small and contained
in the area where it started.
– The fire department is being
called.
– You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the
ventilation system during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
it off.
Cooking Safety
9WARNING
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. NEVER use this appliance
as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in
overheating the appliance. Never use
the appliance for storage.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR
AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials
contact surface units or areas near units
until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may
cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
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Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop
only when necessary. To avoid bubbling
and splattering, heat oil slowly, on no
more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is
capable of causing extreme burns and
injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc., before
beginning. Tie long hair so that it does
not hang loose, and do not wear loose-
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such
as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling
sleeves.
9WARNING
Risk of burns!
Metallic objects become hot very
quickly on the cooktop. Never set
down metallic objects such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids on the
cooktop.
9WARNING
Risk of burns!
After each use, turn off the cooking
zone using the control knob. Don't
wait until the cooking zone
automatically shuts off because
there are no cooking vessels on it
anymore.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,
sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer, or
storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over,
potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this
appliance unless closely supervised by
an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether
or not the appliance is in use.
9CAUTION
Items of interest to children should
not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on
the backsplash. Children climbing
on an appliance to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety
Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.

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Cookware Safety
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring
or turning food. This helps prevent spills
and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size.
The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the heating element
or burner to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface heating unit. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element or burner
will also improve efficiency.
Cookware not approved for use with
ceramic cooktops may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only pans that
are appropriate for ceramic induction
cooktops.
Always position handles of utensils
inward so they do not extend over
adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge
of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of
fires, spills and burns.
9WARNING
RISK of injury!
Inappropriate woks may cause
accidents. Use only the wok
provided by the manufacturer as a
special accessory.
9WARNING
RISK of injury!
When cooking with a double-boiler,
the cooktop and cooking vessel may
crack due to overheating. The
cooking vessel in the double-boiler
must not come in direct contact with
the bottom of the pot filled with
water. Use only heat-resistant
cookware.
9WARNING
Danger of injury!
Cookware may jump upward due to
fluid trapped between the cookware
bottom and cooking zone. Always
keep cooking zone and cookware
bottom dry.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Refer to Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for normal
family household use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If
you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.

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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products
in or near this appliance. It is specifically
designed for use when heating or
cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will
damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls
are in place - Absence of these bowls or
pans during cooking may subject wiring
or components underneath to damage.
9WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly
may result in personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
9WARNING
If the surface is cracked, switch off
the appliance to avoid the possibility
of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service
center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before
servicing the appliance, switch power off
at the service panel and lock the panel to
prevent the power from being switched
on accidentally.
Electromagnetic Interference
9WARNING
This induction cooktop generates
and uses ISM frequency energy that
heats cookware by using an
electromagnetic field. It has been
tested and complies with Part 18 of
the FCC Rules for ISM equipment.
This induction cooktop meets the
FCC requirements to minimize
interference with other devices in
residential installation. Induction
cooktops may cause interference
with television or radio reception. If
interference occurs, the user should
try to correct the interference by:
▯Relocating the receiving antenna
of the radio or television.
▯Increasing the distance between
the cooktop and the receiver.
▯Connecting the receiver into an
outlet different than the cooktop.
It is the user’s responsibility to correct
any interference.

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9CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar
medical device should exercise
caution when standing near an
induction cooktop while it is in use.
Consult your doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or
similar medical device for additional
information about its effects with
electromagnetic fields from an
induction cooktop.
Cooling Fan
The cooktop is equipped with a cooling
fan on its underside. Should the cooktop
lie above a drawer, there must be no
objects or paper in it. They may be
sucked in and compromise the cooling of
the appliance or damage the fan.
There must be a minimum distance of ¾"
(20mm) between the content of the
drawer and the fan input.
Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical
known to the State of California, which
can cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Therefore, the packaging of your product
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Causes of Damage
Causesofdamage NOTICE
▯Rough pot and pan bases scratch the cooktop.
▯Never leave cookware cooking empty. This can cause
damage.
▯Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel or
the cooktop surround. This can cause damage.
▯Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop.
▯Aluminum foil and plastic containers can melt and
stick on hot cooking zones. The use of oven protective
foil on the cooktop is not recommended.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table.
Damage Cause Remedy
Stains Boiled-over food. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage
space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the
cooktop.
Check the cookware.
Discoloration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

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Protecting the Environment
ProtectingtheEnvironment Energy-Saving Advice
▯Place a lid on cookware. Cooking with an uncovered
pan will result in a considerable increase in energy
use. Use a glass lid to provide visibility and avoid
having to lift the lid.
▯Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.
Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size of
the cooking zone. Note: The manufacturer normally
indicates the pan's upper diameter. This is normally
greater than the diameter of the pan's base.
▯Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount of
food you are going to cook. A large pan that is only
half full will use a lot of energy.
▯Use a small amount of water when cooking. This saves
energy, and vegetables retain a larger percentage of
their vitamins and minerals.
▯Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Cooking with Induction
Cooking with InductionAdvantages of
Induction Cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item of
cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
▯Saves time when boiling and frying.
▯Saves energy.
▯Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
▯Heat control and safety – the cooktop increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction cooking zone
stops the heat supply as soon as the cookware is
removed from the cooking zone, without having to
switch it off first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
▯Cookware made from enameled steel
▯Cookware made from cast iron
▯Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area
on the base of the pan should match the size of the
element. If an element does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another cooking zone with a
smaller diameter.
Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
▯If the base of the cookware is only partially
ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will
heat up. This may mean that heat will not be
distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may
not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.
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▯The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
material of which the base of the cookware is made
contains aluminum, for example. This may mean that
the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even
that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable Cookware
Do not ever use adapter plates for induction or cookware
made of:
▯Traditional stainless steel
▯Glass
▯Clay
▯Copper
▯Aluminum
Properties of the Base of the Cookware
The material(s) of which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans
made from materials that distribute heat evenly through
them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer
base, saves time and energy.
Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the
cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.
No pan or improper size
If no pan is placed on the selected element, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the
power level displayed on the element indicator will flash.
Place a suitable pan on the element to stop the flashing.
If you take longer than 90 seconds to place a suitable
pan on the element, it will automatically turn off.
Empty Pans or Pans with a Thin Base
Do not heat up empty pans, or use pans with a thin base.
The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic shut-off" function may not have time to react,
and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The pan
base could melt and damage the cooktop glass. In this
case, do not touch the pan and switch the cooktop off. If
the cooktop fails to work after it has cooled down, please
contact Customer Support.
Pan Detection
Each cooking zone has a lower limit for pan detection.
This depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area
of the cookware and the material of which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the cooking
zone that best matches the diameter of the base of the
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* Getting to Know your Appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance Page 2 contains a list of models and dimensions.
Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colors may differ.
Control Panel
Control Knob
The control knobs have an illuminated ring with an
illuminated symbol for each function. The illuminated ring
changes color when particular functions or processes
are activated.
Cooking Zones
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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for every cooking
zone. The illuminated ring around the control knob
continues to flash orange until the cooking zone cools
down. Do not touch the cooking zone while the residual
heat indicator is still lit or immediately after it goes out.
If you remove the cookware from the cooking zone during
cooking, the control knob flashes orange. Turn the
control knob to position 0.
If you switch off the cooking zone, the illuminated ring
around the control knob flashes orange. Even if the hob
has been switched off, the illuminated ring continues
flashing until the cooking zone has cooled down.
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You can use the control knobs to set the power
levels and other functions. You can turn the
control knobs clockwise or anti-clockwise,
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Control knob positions
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ÚFrying sensor indicator
1-9 Power levels
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Operating the appliance
Operatingtheappliance This chapter explains how to set a cooking zone. The
table shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Setting the cooking zone
Use the control knob to set the power level you require.
Notes
▯To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the cooktop
may temporarily reduce the power automatically.
▯In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the cooktop may temporarily reduce the
power automatically.
Selecting a Heat Setting
Push in the control knob and turn it to the heat setting
you require.
The illuminated ring around the control knob turns
orange. The power level has been set.
Switching off the cooking zone
Turn the control knob to the 0 position. The cooking zone
switches itself off and the illuminated ring around the
control knob flashes orange until the cooking zone has
cooled down.
Notes
▯If there is no cookware on the cooking zone or if the
cookware is not detected, the illuminated ring around
the control knob turns white. After approximately nine
minutes, the cooking zone switches itself off.
In this case, the illuminated ring around the control
knob flashes orange and white. Turn the control knob
back to position 0; the illuminated ring stops flashing.
▯Always remove cookware, saucepan lids or other
metal objects from the hob after cooking. If you
accidentally touch one of the control knobs or switch
on one of the cooking zones when cleaning the
worktop, these kinds of objects will heat up very
quickly.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯Stir occasionally when heating up purees, creamy
soups and thick sauces.
▯Use power level 8 or 9 for preheating.
▯When cooking with the lid on, reduce the heat as soon
as you see steam escaping. The cooking result is not
affected by the steam escaping.
▯Once cooking is complete, keep the lid on the
cookware until you serve the food.
▯Follow the manufacturer's instructions when cooking
with a pressure cooker.
▯To preserve the nutrients in food, avoid cooking it for
too long.
▯For a healthier result, make sure that the oil does not
smoke.
▯To brown food, fry it in small batches.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food
is cooking. Always use oven gloves.
▯For recommendations on energy-efficient cooking,
see the section entitled ~"Protecting the
Environment".
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Power level 1 Lowest setting
Power level 9 Highest setting
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Cooking table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the
type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Power level Cooking methods Examples
8 - 9 Plate warming Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat/oil, liquids
Bringing to a quick boil Soups, sauces
Blanching Vegetables
6 - 8 Frying Meat, potatoes
5 - 7 Frying Fish
6 - 7 Frying Flour-based and/or egg-based dishes, e.g. pancakes
Cooking with the lid off Pasta, liquids
5 - 6 Browning Flour, onions
Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs
Frying Bacon
Reducing Meat stock, sauces
4 - 5 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Potato dumplings, vegetable soups, stews, poached
eggs
3 - 4 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Boiled sausages
4 - 5 Steaming Vegetables, potatoes, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Beef olives, minced meat hot dogs, vegetables
2 - 4 Braising Goulash
2 - 4 Cooking with the lid on Soups, sauces
2 - 3 Defrosting Frozen products
Cooking with the lid on Rice, legumes, vegetables
Thickening Egg-based dishes, e.g. omelette
1 - 2 Heating/keeping warm Soup, vegetables in sauce
1 Heating/keeping warm Stew, e.g. lentil stew
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PowerBoost Feature
PowerBoost Feature The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
quantities of water more quickly than with power level 9.
This function is available for all cooking zones, provided
the other cooking zone in the same group is not in use. If
it is, the illuminated ring will flash three times and three
signals will sound. Then power level 9 will be set
automatically without activating the function. Turn the
control knob to the 0 position.
Activating
Push in the control knob and turn it to the Žposition. A
signal will sound; the illuminated ring around the control
knob will go out and then turn orange.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
Turn the control knob to the power level you require. A
signal sounds; the illuminated ring around the control
knob goes out and then turns orange.
The function has now been deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost function
may switch itself off automatically in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the cooktop.
In this case, power level 9 is set automatically, the
illuminated ring flashes three times and three signals
sound.
Turn the control knob to position 0 or any power level.
Frying Sensor
FryingSensor This function can be used to fry food while maintaining
the suitable frying pan temperature.
Advantages When Frying
▯The cooking zone only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
▯The frying sensor function reports when the empty
frying pan has reached the optimum temperature for
adding oil and then for adding the food.
Notes
▯Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the function
does not activate correctly. You can use a splash
guard to prevent splashes of grease.
▯Use oil or grease that is suitable for deep fat frying. If
butter, margarine, extra virgin olive oil, or lard is used,
use heat setting 1 or 2.
▯Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
▯If the temperature of the cooking zone is higher than
that of the cookware or vice-versa, the frying sensor is
not activated correctly.
Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor
Frying pans specifically suited for use with the frying
sensor are available. This optional accessory can be
purchased separately from specialist retailers or through
our technical after-sales service. Always quote the
relevant reference number.
▯GP900001 - 6" (15 cm) frying pan.
▯GP900002 - 7½" (19 cm) frying pan.
▯GP900003 - 8¼" (21 cm) frying pan.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
only need a small amount of oil to fry food.
Notes
▯The frying sensor has been configured specifically for
this type of frying pan.
▯Ensure that the diameter of the base of the frying pan
corresponds to the size of the burner. Place the frying
pan in the center of the burner.
▯The frying sensor may not activate on the flex cooking
zone if the frying pan does not match the size of the
burner or if it is positioned incorrectly. See section
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▯Other types of frying pan may overheat. They may
reach a temperature above or below the selected
temperature setting. Select the lowest temperature
setting to begin with and change it if necessary.
Temperature Settings
Frying Chart
The chart lists which heat setting is suitable for each type
of food. The frying time may vary depending on the type,
weight, size and quality of the food.
The set heat setting varies depending on the frying pan
that is used.
Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the
acoustic signal has sounded.
Heat setting Suitable for
1 Very low Preparing and reducing sauces, steaming vegetables, and frying food in extra virgin olive oil,
butter, or margarine.
2 Low Frying food using extra virgin olive oil, butter, or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
3 Low – medium Frying fish and thick food, such as, meatballs and sausages.
4 Medium – high Frying steaks (medium or well done), frozen breaded products, thin fried food, such as schnit-
zel, strips of meat, and vegetables.
5 High Frying food at high temperatures, e.g. rare steaks (bloody), potato fritters, and fried potatoes.
Temperature
setting Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
Meat
Schnitzel, plain or breaded 4 6 - 10
Fillet 4 6 - 10
Chops* 3 10 - 15
Cordon bleu* 4 10 - 15
Steak, rare (1¼" / 3 cm thick) 5 6 - 8
Steak, medium or well done (1¼" / 3 cm thick) 4 8 - 12
Chicken breast (¾" / 2 cm thick)* 3 10 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw* 3 8 - 20
Hamburgers, rissoles* 3 6 - 30
Strips of meat, gyros 4 7 - 12
Ground meat 4 6 - 10
Bacon 2 5 - 8
Fish
Fried whole fish, e.g. trout 3 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 - 4 10 - 20
Scampi, shrimps 4 4 - 8
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

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Egg dishes
Pancakes** 5 1,5 - 2,5
Omelet** 2 3 - 6
Fried eggs 2 - 4 2 - 6
Scrambled eggs 2 4 - 9
Raisin pancake 3 10 - 15
French toast** 3 4 - 8
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes) 5 6 - 12
Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes) 4 15 - 25
Potato pancakes** 5 2,5 - 3,5
Swiss rösti 2 50 - 55
Glazed potatoes 3 15 - 20
Vegetables
Garlic, onions 1 - 2 2 - 10
Zucchini, eggplants 3 4 - 12
Peppers, green asparagus 3 4 - 15
Braising vegetables (fried in fat but with no water added),
e.g. zucchini, green peppers
1 10 - 20
Mushrooms 4 10 - 15
Glazed vegetables 3 6 - 10
Fried onions 3 5 - 10
Frozen products
Schnitzel 4 15 - 20
Cordon bleu* 4 10 - 30
Poultry breast* 4 10 - 30
Chicken nuggets 4 10 - 15
Gyros, kebab 4 10 - 15
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 10 - 20
Fish sticks 4 8 - 12
French fries 5 4 - 6
Pan-fried dishes, e.g. fried vegetables with chicken 3 6 - 10
Spring rolls 4 10 - 30
Camembert/cheese 3 10 - 15
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables 1 25 - 35
Béchamel sauce 1 10 - 20
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce 1 10 - 20
Reduced sauces, e.g. tomato sauce, Bolognese sauce 1 25 - 35
Sweet sauces, e.g. orange sauce 1 15 - 25
Temperature
setting Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

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Setting Procedure
Select the appropriate temperature setting from the
table. Place the empty cooking vessel on the cooking
zone.
1. Push in the control knob and turn it to the Úposition.
The illuminated ring around the control knob turns
white.
After three seconds, a signal sounds, the indicator
next to the Úsymbol lights up.
2. Use the control knob to select the temperature setting
you require.
Note: Temperature settings 1 to 5 are available for
this function; see temperature settings table.
The function has now been activated.
The illuminated ring dims from white to orange while
the appliance is heating up. An audible signal sounds
when the set temperature has been reached.
3. Once the frying temperature has been reached, add
the fat and then the food to the pan.
Notes
▯If a temperature level above 5 is selected, the
illuminated ring flashes orange and white without
activating the function. Select an appropriate
temperature level.
▯Turn the food so that it does not burn.
Switching off the frying sensor
Turn the control knob to the 0 position. The cooking zone
switches itself off and the residual heat indicator lights
up.
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese 3 7 - 10
Dried instant meals to which water is added, e.g. pasta dishes 1 5 - 10
Croutons 3 6 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts 4 3 - 15
Temperature
setting Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.
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