8
Cookware and cooking recommendations
Suitable pans
Precautions for use
The following advice is intended to help you save energy and
prevent pan damage:
Table - Cooking
Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The diameter of
the pot or pan base should be the same as that of the burner.
Cooking times depend on the type, weight and quality of the
food. Deviations are therefore possible. You yourself can best
judge the optimal cooking time.
Minerals and vitamins are very quickly destroyed during
cooking. Therefore, only use a little water. This will help you
retain vitamins and minerals. Select short cooking times so that
the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Burner/electric hot-
plate**
Minimum
saucepan
diameter
Maximum saucepan
diameter
Electric hotplate* 14.5 cm 14.5 cm
High output burner 24 cm 28 cm
Standard burner 18 cm 24 cm
Economy burner 12 cm 18 cm
* Option (for models with an electric hotplate)
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.
Place the pans on the pan
supports, never directly on the
burner.
Make sure that the pan
supports and burner caps are
correctly positioned before
using the appliance.
Pans should be placed on the
hob carefully.
Do not strike the hob and do
not place excessive weight on
it.
Example Dish Burner Heat setting
Melting Chocolate, butter, margarine Economy burner small flame
Heating Stock, tinned vegetables Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
small flame
1
Heating and keeping
warm
Soups Economy burner
Electric hotplate**
small flame
1
Braising* Fish Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
2
Braising* Potatoes and miscellaneous
vegetables, meat
Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
2
Cooking* Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Standard burner
Electric hotplate**
Large flame
2-3
Roasting Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
High output burner
Electric hotplate**
between large and small flame
3
* If you are using a saucepan with a cover, turn the flame down as soon as it reaches boiling point.
** Option: For models with an electric hotplate
