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Electric hob, Before using for the first time, Caution – Siemens EC645PB90E User Manual

Page 8: Operation, Switching on, Note, Switching off, Residual heat, Precautions for use, Cooking guidelines

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Electric hob

Before using for the first time

To remove the new smell, switch on the electric hob to

maximum power for five minutes without any pan on it. At this

point it is normal to notice smoke and odours, but these will

disappear over time.

Caution!
Do not operate the hotplates without placing pans on top,

except during this initial heating phase.

Operation

The electric hob is controlled by a control knob, which can be

used to choose the power required for the food you are

cooking.

Switching on
Turn the control knob anticlockwise to the required setting. The

operation indicator will light up.
Setting 1: low power.
Setting 9: full power.

Note: It is recommended to start cooking on full power and

then to use intermediate power levels after a few minutes.

Switching off
Turn the control knob clockwise to the off setting. The operation

indicator will switch off.

Residual heat
The electric hob can be switched off slightly before the end of

the cooking time. The residual heat will enable you to continue

cooking for several minutes, thus saving energy.

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and

prevent cookware damage:

Use a pan with thick flat base.

Use pans which are suitably sized for the hotplate. The

diameter of the base of the pan should match that of the

hotplate, and should not be smaller.

Do not allow liquids to be spilt on the surface of the electric

hob. Use deep pans when cooking with large quantities of

liquid.

The hob must be kept dry. Salt water and wet pans can

damage the hob. Do not cook with wet pans.

Cooking guidelines

The following suggestions are intended as a guide only.

Increase the power for:

large quantities of liquid,

preparation of large dishes,

uncovered pans.

Cooking pans

Suitable pans

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and

prevent pan damage:

Cooking:

Setting

Melting: chocolate, butter, gelatine.

1-2

Cooking: rice, white sauce and ragout.

2-3

Cooking: potatoes, pasta, vegetables.

4-5

Light frying: stews, roast joints.

4-5

Steaming: fish.

5

Heating, keeping things warm: ready meals. 2-3-4-5
Grilling: escalopes, steaks, omelettes.

6-7-8

Cooking and browning

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Burner

Minimum pan

diameter

Maximum pan

diameter

Wok burner

22 cm

-

Rapid burner

22 cm

26 cm

Semi-rapid burner

14 cm

20 cm

Auxiliary burner

12 cm

16 cm

Electric hob

14 cm

18 cm

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 centre the pan over the

burner, not to one side.

Otherwise it could tip over.
Do not place large pans on the

burners near the control

knobs. These may be

damaged by the very high

temperatures.

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