User manual BALAY 3ET5030LP

[. . . ] You must not keep any combustible items or aerosol cans in a drawer located under the hob. The service cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot hotplates. Wet saucepan bases and hotplates Steam pressure can be generated from the liquid between the base of the saucepan and the hotplate. If there are fractures, flaws or cracks in the glass ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock. [. . . ] Switching on Switching off Touch the @ symbol until the - hotplate indicator lights up. A hotplate is switched off The residual heat indicator remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently. The hob switches off automatically if the hotplate has been switched off for more than 10 seconds. If there is still residual heat available when the hob is switched back on, H and - flash alternately in the hotplate indicator. Notes 10 Childproof lock To prevent children from switching on the hotplates, you can secure the hob against being switched on inadvertently. Activating the childproof lock Switch on the hob using the @ main switch. 1. Touch the main @ switch for at least 5 seconds, after which time a signal will sound. Operating the hob To switch on, touch the @ main switch for more than 4 seconds. You can lock the hob on a single occasion, if for example, small children are visiting: The hob must be switched off. The child proof locks could be activated or deactivated unintentionally when the appliance is cleaned using water or as a result of spillages or objects covering the main switch @. Deactivating the childproof lock Locking the hob once off Unlocking once off locking Important 11 Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. The + and - control panels You can set the required heat setting using the + and - symbols. 10 15 mins. 125 g 250 g 125 g 250 g 750 g 1. 5 kg 750 g 1. 5 kg 500 g 1 kg 200 g 500 g 4 servings 1 kg 500 g 3 4 mins. 4 5 constant deep fat frying constant deep fat frying 14 Tips on saving energy Use saucepans and pots with thick, even bases. The correct saucepan size Select the correct saucepan size for each hotplate. The diameter of the bases of the saucepans and pots should match the size of the hotplate. Note: Ovenware manufacturers often give the diameter of the top of the saucepan. Using a lid Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a suitable lid. Cook with small quantities of water This saves energy and helps vegetables to retain vitamins and minerals. Switch down to a lower heat setting in good time. Cooking with small quantities of water Lowering the heat setting 15 Rapid pre-heating This function can be used when you want to heat something up to the maximum temperature quickly and then switch to a steady lower temperature automatically. How to program Example: you want to use the power level e as the lower steady temperature Carry out the following steps: 1. Touch both the + and ­ symbols at the same time. The light will flash on and off and show alternatively A and the power level (e. g. 4). After the corresponding amount of time has passed (see the table in the section power level specifications") the hotplate will automatically switch to the level selected (e. g. 4). The rapid pre-heating function has now finished and has switched off. 16 Automatic time limiter If a hotplate is in constant use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limiter will be activated. [. . . ] To continue cooking touch any sensor. F display and numbers Visual indication F0 Fault An internal error was produced while the hob was working. F2 The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. F4 F8 The cooking zone has been working at a high power and continuously for too long. The cooking hob is not well connected. U400 Disconnect the cooking hob from the mains. If the indication continues, notify the technical assistance service. 20 Packaging and old appliances Disposing in an environmentally responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ]