Siemens EX8 FV Series User manual

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Table of contents
enI nst r uct i on manual
8Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
(Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
]Causes of damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy-saving advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmentally-friendly disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
fInduction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Advantages of induction cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
*Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Residual heat indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1Operating the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching the hob on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chef's recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
|Flex Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advice on using cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
As two independent hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
As a single hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OTime-setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming the cooking time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
vPowerBoost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
cFrying Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advantages when frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Frying pans for the frying sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Teppan Yaki and Grill for the Flex Zone . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AChildproof lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Activating and deactivating the childproof lock . . . . . 20
Childproof lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
kWipe protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
bAutomatic safety cut-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
QBasic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To access the basic settings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
[Energy consumption indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
tCookware check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
hPower manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hob surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
{Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . 26
3Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
E number and FD number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
ETest dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Produktinfo
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replacement parts and services can be found at
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8Intended use
Intended us e Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
the instruction and installation manual, as well
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance,
contact the Technical Assistance Service and
provide written notification of the damage
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to
any type of compensation.
Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused by
incorrect connection is not covered under
warranty.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and beverages. The
cooking process must be supervised. A short
cooking process must be supervised without
interruption. Only use the appliance in
enclosed spaces.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
Do not use covers. These can cause
accidents, for example due to overheating,
catching fire or materials shattering.
Only use safety devices or child protection
grilles approved by ourselves. Unsuitable
safety devices or child protection grilles may
result in accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote
control.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 15 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at
a safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
If you wear an active implantable medical
device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator),
check with your doctor that it complies with
Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June
1990, DIN EN 45502-2-1 and DIN EN 45502-
2-2, and that it has been chosen, implanted
and programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-
E 2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied,
and if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils
and cookware with non-metal handles are
used, it is safe to use this induction hob as
intended.

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(Important safety
information
Impor t ant safety informat i on :Warning – Risk of fire!
■Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off
the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
Risk of fire!
■The hotplates become very hot. Never
place combustible items on the hob. Never
place objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
■The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of fire!
■The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
■Do not use hob covers here.They can
cause accidents, for example due to
overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
:Warning – Risk of burns!
■The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
■The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
■Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of fire!!
■After each use, always turn off the hob at
the main switch. Do not wait until the hob
turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
:Warning – Risk of electric shock!
■Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the appliance
from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-
sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
■Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
■A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
■Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
:Warning – Risk of fault!
A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If
a drawer is located on the underside of the
hob, do not store any small or sharp objects,
paper or tea towels in it. These may be sucked
in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and the
fan entry point.
:Warning – Risk of injury!
■When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat-
resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
■Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.

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]Causes of damage
Ca u s e s of damage Caution!
■Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
■Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
■Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
■Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
■Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table:
Damage Cause Measure
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 hob.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob. Check the cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Chips Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.

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7Environmental protection
En v i r o n ment al pr ot ec t i on In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
■Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
■Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use
a lot more energy.
■The diameter of the pan base must match the size of
the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers usually
provide the diameter for the top of the pan, which is
usually larger than the diameter of the pan base.
■Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
■Use little water when cooking. This saves energy and
preserves all the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
■Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
fInduction cooking
Induction cooki ng Advantages 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 hob increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops the
heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from the hotplate, without having to switch it off first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
■Cookware made from enamelled steel
■Cookware made from cast iron
■Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To check whether your cookware is suitable for
induction cooking, refer to the section on
~"Cookware check".
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of
the hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the flexible cooking
zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this
zone can be used. You can find information on
positioning cookware in the section on ~"Flex Zone".
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
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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.
■The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
material from which the base of the cookware is
made contains aluminium, for example. This may
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently
hot or even that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
■common thin steel
■glass
■earthenware
■copper
■aluminium
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) from 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.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size,
the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will
flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the
flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the
hotplate will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to
react and the pan may reach very high temperatures.
The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass
on the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and
switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has
cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance
Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
the cookware and the material from which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.

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*Getting to know your
appliance
Get t i ng to know your appl i anc e You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~Page 2
Note: . Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colours may differ.
The control panel
Touch controls
Touching a symbol activates the associated function.
Notes
■Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Moisture reduces its effectiveness.
■Do not place any cookware near the indicators or
sensors. The electronics could overheat.
The hotplates
Controls
#Main switch
³Selecting a hotplate
0 IIIIIIIIIIII Control panel
&PowerBoost function
ÕFrying sensor
˜, ™, š, ›Temperature settings
üFlexible cooking zone
#Locking the control panel for cleaning
‚Childproof lock
0Timer function
Indicators
‹Operating status
‚-ŠHeat settings
‹‹ Timer function
•/œResidual heat
›PowerBoost function
‘Frying sensor
pFrying sensor temperature
˜, ™, š, ›Temperature settings
øFlexible cooking zone
xProgramming the cooking time
VKitchen timer
öTime display
Hotplates
$/ ÛSimple hotplate Use cookware that is a suitable size.
áFlexible cooking zone See section ~"Flex Zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section ~"Induction cooking"

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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a
hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.
The following indicators are shown depending on the
amount of residual heat:
■Display •: High temperature
■Display œ: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected
heat setting will flash alternately.
When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as
long as the hotplate is still warm.
1Operating the appliance
Oper at i ng the appl i anc e This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching the hob on and off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
To switch on: Touch the #symbol. An audible signal
sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the
hotplate indicators ‹light up. The hob is ready to use.
To switch off: Touch the #symbol until the indicator
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled
down sufficiently.
Notes
■The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates
have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
■The selected settings are stored for four seconds
after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it
on again during this time, the hob will operate using
the previously stored settings.
Setting the hotplate
The desired power level is set in the programming
panel.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is
marked with a dot.
Notes
■To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power.
■In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1. Touch the ³symbol for the required hotplate. The
¬indicator lights up.
2. Then select the required heat setting from the
settings range.
The heat setting is set.
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Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and set the desired power level in
the programming zone.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and set it to ‹ in the programming
panel. The hotplate turns off and the residual heat
indicator appears.
Notes
■If no pan has been placed on the hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time has
elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
■If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before
switching on the hob, it will be detected within
20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the
hotplate will be selected automatically. Once
detected, select the power level within the next
20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.
If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one
will be detected when switching it on.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
■When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
■Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
■When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
for a good cooking result.
■After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
serve the food.
■To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
■Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the
nutrients will be lost. The kitchen clock can be used
to set the optimum cooking time.
■For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
■To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
■Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
gloves.
■You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section ~"Environmental protection"
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.
Heat setting Cooking time
(mins)
Melting
Chocolate coating 1 - 1. -
Butter, honey, gelatine 1 - 2 -
Heating and keeping warm
Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1. - 2 -
Milk* 1. - 2. -
Heating sausages in water* 3 - 4 -
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen 3 - 4 15 - 25
Goulash, frozen 3 - 4 35 - 55
Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings* 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Fish* 4 - 5 10 - 15
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce 1 - 2 3 - 6
Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise, hollandaise 3 - 4 8 - 12
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the volume of water) 2. - 3. 15 - 30
Rice pudding*** 2 - 3 30 - 40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 25 - 35
Boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 15 - 30
Pasta, noodles* 6 - 7 6 - 10
Stew 3. - 4. 120 - 180
Soups 3. - 4. 15 - 60
Vegetables 2. - 3. 10 - 20
Vegetables, frozen 3. - 4. 7 - 20
Cooking in a pressure cooker 4. - 5. -
Braising
Roulades 4 - 5 50 - 65
Pot roast 4 - 5 60 - 100
Goulash*** 3 - 4 50 - 60
Roasting/frying with little oil*
Escalope, plain or breaded 6 - 7 6 - 10
Escalope, frozen 6 - 7 6 - 12
Chop, plain or breaded** 6 - 7 8 - 12
Steak (3 cm thick) 7 - 8 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)** 5 - 6 10 - 20
Poultry breast, frozen** 5 - 6 10 - 30
Rissoles (3 cm thick)** 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)** 6 - 7 10 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, plain 5 - 6 8 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded 6 - 7 8 - 20
Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers 6 - 7 8 - 15
Scampi, prawns 7 - 8 4 - 10
Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms 7 - 8 10 - 20
Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in Asian-style strips 7 - 8 15 - 20
Frozen dishes, e.g. roasted dishes 6 - 7 6 - 10
Pancakes (baked in succession) 6. - 7. -
Omelette (cooked in succession) 3. - 4. 3 - 10
Fried eggs 5 - 6 3 - 6
Deep-fat frying* (150-200 g per portion in 1-2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets 8 - 9 -
Croquettes, frozen 7 - 8 -
Meat, e.g. chicken portions 6 - 7 -
Fish, breaded or in beer batter 6 - 7 -
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered, tempura 6 - 7 -
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter 4 - 5 -
Heat setting Cooking time
(mins)
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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|Flex Zone
Fl ex Zone You can use each flex zone as a single hotplate or as
two independent hotplates, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If using the flexible cooking zone, only the
area that is covered by cookware is activated.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is
distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
As two independent hotplates
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
hotplates.
Activating
See section ~"Operating the appliance"
As a single hotplate
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
hotplates.
Linking the two hotplates
1. Set the cookware down. Select one of the two
hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and set the
heat setting.
2. Touch the üsymbol. The indicator lights up.
The heat setting appears in the display for the lower
hotplate.
The flexible cooking zone has now been activated.
Changing the heat setting
Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking
zone and change the heat setting in the settings range.
Adding a new piece of cookware
Set the new piece of cookware down, select the
hotplate in the flexible cooking zone and then touch the
üsymbol twice. The new piece of cookware will be
detected and the heat setting that was previously
selected will be retained.
Note: If the cookware is moved on the hotplate or lifted
from it, the hotplate begins an automatic search and the
heat setting selected previously is retained.
Unlinking the two hotplates
Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking
zone and touch the üsymbol.
This deactivates the flexible cooking zone. The two
hotplates will now function independently.
Note: If you switch the hob off and then subsequently
switch it on again, the flexible cooking zone is
converted back to two independent hotplates.
As a single hotplate
Diameter smaller than or equal to 13 cm
Place the cookware on one of the four posi-
tions that can be seen in the illustration.
Diameter greater than 13 cm
Place the cookware on one of the three
positions that can be seen in the illustration.
If the cookware takes up more than one
hotplate, place it starting on the upper or
lower edge of the flexible cooking zone.
As two independent hotplates
The front and rear hotplates each have two induc-
tors and can be used independently of each other.
Select the required heat setting for each of the
hotplates. Use only one item of cookware on each
hotplate.

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OTime-setting options
Ti me- set t i ng opt i ons Your hob has two timer functions:
■Programming the cooking time
■Kitchen timer
Programming the cooking time
The hotplate automatically switches off after the time
that is set has elapsed.
Setting procedure:
1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.
2. Touch the 0symbol. xlights up on the display for
the hotplate.‹‹ lights up on the timer display.
3. Within the next 10 seconds, set the required cooking
time in the settings range.
After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.
Notes
■The same cooking time can be set automatically for
all hotplates. The set time for each of the hotplates
counts down independently.
You can find information on automatically
programming the cooking time in section ~"Basic
settings"
■If the flexible cooking zone is selected as the only
hotplate, the set time for the entire cooking zone is
the same.
Frying sensor
If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate
and the frying sensor has been activated, the cooking
time will not begin to count down until the selected
temperature setting has been reached.
Changing or cancelling the time
Select the hotplate and then press the 0symbol.
Change the cooking time using the programming zone
or set to ‹‹ in order to cancel the time.
Once the time has elapsed
The hotplate switches off. A warning signal sounds. The
time program function lights up ‹‹ for 10 seconds in
the display.
When the 0symbol is pressed, the indications turn off
and the beeping stops.
Notes
■If a cooking time was programmed for several
hotplates, the time information for the selected
hotplate is shown in the timer display.
■You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.
The kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99
minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Programming
1. Press the 0symbol several times until the W
indicator lights up. ‹‹ lights up in the time program
function display.
2. Select the desired time in the programming panel.
The timer starts to count down after a few seconds.
Changing or cancelling the time
Press the 0symbol several times until the Windicator
lights up. Change the time with the programming zone,
or set to ‹‹.
Once the time has elapsed
A warning signal sounds. In the time program function
display ‹‹ is shown, and the Windicator lights up.
After 10 seconds the indicators turn off.
When the 0symbol is pressed, the indicators turn off
and the beeping stops.
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vPowerBoost function
Po wer Bo o s t f unc t i on The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
quantities of water faster than when using heat setting
Š.
This function can always be activated for a hotplate,
provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in
use (see illustration). Otherwise, ›and Šwill flash in
the display for the selected hotplate; the Šheat setting
will then be set automatically without activating the
function.
Note: The PowerBoost function can also be activated in
the flexible area if the cooking zone is being used as a
single hotplate.
Activation
1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the &symbol.
›lights up on the display.
The function is activated.
Deactivation
1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch the &symbol.
The › display goes out and the hotplate switches
back to the Šheat setting.
The function is deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost
function can switch itself off automatically in order to
protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
cFrying Sensor
Fr y i n g Sensor This function can be used to fry food while maintaining
the suitable frying pan temperature.
The cooking zones that have this function are identified
by the roasting function symbol.
Advantages when frying
■The hotplate only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
■The frying 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 suitable oil or fat for frying. If butter, margarine,
extra virgin olive oil or lard is used, set heat setting
˜.
■Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
■If the hotplate is a higher temperature than the
cookware or vice versa, the frying sensor will not be
activated correctly.
Frying pans for the frying sensor
Frying pans specifically suited for use with the frying
sensor are available. These optional accessories can
be purchased from specialist retailers or through our
technical after-sales service. Always quote the relevant
reference number.
■HZ390210 15 cm frying pan.
■HZ390220 19 cm frying pan.
■HZ390230 21 cm frying pan.
■HZ390512 teppan yaki. Recommended for the
flexible cooking zone only.
■HZ390522 griddle plate. Recommended for the
flexible cooking zone only.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
can fry food with only a small amount of oil.
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 hotplate. Put the
frying pan in the centre of the hotplate.
■Using a frying pan of a different size or one that is
poorly positioned on the flexible cooking zones may
result in the frying sensor not being activated. See
the section on ~"Flex Zone".
■Other frying pans may overheat. They may reach a
temperature above or below the selected
temperature setting. Try the lowest temperature
setting to begin with and change it if necessary.
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Temperature settings
Table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The roasting 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.
Temperature setting Suitable for
min. Low Frying food using extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
Low Medium - low Frying fish and Thick food, e.g. meatballs and sausages.
Med. Medium - high Frying steaks, medium or well-done, frozen, breaded and fine foods, e.g. escalope, fresh ragout and vegetables.
Max. High Frying food at high temperatures, e.g. steaks, bloody, potato fritter and Frozen French fries.
Temperature
setting
Total frying time after the signal
sounds (mins.)
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded med 6 - 10
Fillet med 6 - 10
Chops* low 10 - 15
Cordon bleu, Wiener Schnitzel* med 10 - 15
Steak, rare (3 cm thick) max 6 - 8
Steak, medium or well-done (3 cm thick) med 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)* low 10 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw* low 8 - 20
Hamburger, meatballs, rissoles* low 6 - 30
Ragout, gyros med 7 - 12
Ground meat med 6 - 10
Bacon min 5 - 8
Fish
Fish, fried, whole, e.g. trout low 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded low - med 10 - 20
Prawns, scampi med 4 - 8
Egg dishes
Pancakes** max -
Omelette** min 3 - 6
Fried eggs min - med 2 - 6
Scrambled egg min 4 - 9
Raisin pancake low 10 - 15
French toast** low 4 - 8
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.

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Potatoes
Fried potatoes (boiled in their skin) max 6 - 12
French fries (made from raw potatoes) med 15 - 25
Potato fritter** max 2,5 - 3,5
Glazed potatoes low 15 - 20
Vegetables
Garlic, onions min 2 - 10
Courgettes, aubergines low 4 - 12
Peppers, green asparagus low 4 - 15
Mushrooms med 10 - 15
Glazed vegetables low 6 - 10
Frozen products
Escalope med 15 - 20
Cordon bleu* med 10 - 30
Poultry breast* med 10 - 30
Chicken nuggets med 10 - 15
Gyros, kebab low 5 - 10
Fish fillet, plain or breaded low 10 - 20
Fish fingers med 8 - 12
French fries max 4 - 6
Stir-fries meals, e.g. fried vegetables with chicken low 6 - 10
Spring rolls med 10 - 30
Camembert/cheese low 10 - 15
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese low 7 - 10
Dry ready meals that require water to be added, e.g. pasta min 5 - 10
Croutons low 6 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts med 3 - 15
Temperature
setting
Total frying time after the signal
sounds (mins.)
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.

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Teppan Yaki and Grill for the Flex Zone
¬Grill
The Grill adapts to the Flex Zone. You can cook large
and small quantities of meat, fish, fresh vegetables and
bread with very little oil, healthily and easily. The
grooved shape ensures that food absorbs less fat. The
ease of operation makes it possible to grill dishes that
look and taste like they have been cooked on a
traditional grill. Add a little oil to the grill or the surface
of the food to facilitate heat transfer.
«Teppan Yaki
The Teppan Yaki enables you to cook meat, fish,
seafood, vegetables, desserts and bread with very little
oil, easily and healthily. The Teppan Yaki adapts
perfectly to the Flex Zone. Direct contact with the plate
and uniform heat transfer make it possible to retain the
consistency, colour and succulence of the food when
searing and browning.
The following table shows a selection of dishes and is
arranged by food type. The temperature and the
cooking time depend on the amount, the condition and
the quality of the food.
Note: Set up the Flex Zone as a single cooking zone to
ensure the function is activated correctly.
Cookware Temperature
level
Total frying time after the signal
tone sounds (mins)
Meat
Escalope, plain1«/ ¬med 6 - 10
Fillet1«/ ¬med 6 - 10
Chops1«/ ¬low 10 - 15
Steak, rare (3 cm thick)1«/ ¬max 6 - 8
Steak, medium (3 cm thick)1«/ ¬max 8 - 12
Steak, well done (3 cm thick)1«/ ¬med 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)1«/ ¬low 10 - 20
Bacon1«/ ¬low 5 - 8
Hamburgers1«/ ¬low 6 - 15
Boiled sausages1«/ ¬med 8 - 20
Raw sausages1«/ ¬med 8 - 20
Gyros2«med 7 - 12
Minced meat2«med 6 - 10
Fish and seafood
Fish fillet, plain1«/ ¬med 10 - 20
Scampi1«/ ¬med 4 - 8
Prawns1«/ ¬med 4 - 8
Frying fish, whole1«/ ¬low 15 - 30
1Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary.
2Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Stir regularly.
3Add butter and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary
4Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Total cooking time per portion. Fry individually
5Add oil (rub into the food) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary.
6Add the food after the signal tone sounds.

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Vegetables
Courgettes1«/ ¬low 4 - 12
Aubergines1«/ ¬low 4 - 12
Peppers1«/ ¬low 4 - 15
Frying green asparagus1«/ ¬low 4 - 15
Mushrooms2«/ ¬med 10 - 15
Garlic2«min 2 - 10
Onions, braised2«min 2 - 10
Glazing vegetables2«low 6 - 10
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes)2«max 6 - 12
Potato pancakes4«max 2,5 - 3,5
Glazed potatoes2«low 10 - 15
Egg dishes
Fried eggs in butter3«min 2 - 6
Fried eggs1«med 2 - 6
Scrambled eggs2«min 4 - 9
Omelettes4«min 3 - 6
Pancakes4«max 1,5 - 2,5
French toast4«low 4 - 8
Shredded raisin pancake4«low 10 - 15
Miscellaneous
Toasting bread5«/ ¬med 4 - 6
Roasting croutons2«low 6 - 10
Toasting almonds6«med 3 - 15
Toasting nuts6«med 3 - 15
Toasting pine nuts6«med 3 - 15
Cookware Temperature
level
Total frying time after the signal
tone sounds (mins)
1Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary.
2Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Stir regularly.
3Add butter and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary
4Add oil (if necessary) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Total cooking time per portion. Fry individually
5Add oil (rub into the food) and the food after the signal tone sounds. Turn if necessary.
6Add the food after the signal tone sounds.

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Setting procedure
Select the appropriate temperature level from the table.
Set an empty item of cookware down on the cooking
zone.
1. Select the hotplate. Touch the Õsymbol.‘lights
up on the display.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, select the required
temperature setting from the settings range.
The function has now been activated.
The ptemperature symbol will remain lit until the
frying temperature has been reached. An audible
signal sounds and the temperature symbol goes out.
Notes
■Turn the food so that it does not burn.
■The hotplate must be selected in order to display the
temperature indicator pand the temperature setting.
Switching off the frying sensor
Select the hotplate and touch the Õsymbol. The
function is deactivated.
AChildproof lock
Ch i l d p r o o f lock You can use the childproof lock to prevent children
from switching on the hob.
Activating and deactivating the childproof
lock
The hob should be turned off.
To activate: press the symbol ‚for approximately 4
seconds. The indicator next to the symbol ‚lights up
for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.
To deactivate: press the symbol ‚for approximately
4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.
Childproof lock
With this function, the childproof lock automatically
activates when a hob is switched off.
Switching on and off
You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof
lock on in the ~"Basic settings" section