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2. Touch . The display goes out and the cook-
ing zone switches back to the power level.
aThe function has now been deactivated.
Note:In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost func-
tion is automatically switched off in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the hob.
13 Frying sensor
This function maintains the correct temperature in the
frying pan as frying progresses.
The cooking zones that have this function are identified
by the roasting sensor function symbol.
13.1 Advantages when frying
¡The cooking zone only continues heating for as long
as this is necessary to maintain the temperature.
This saves energy and prevents the oil or fat from
overheating.
¡The roasting sensor function reports when the
empty frying pan has reached the optimum temper-
ature for adding oil and then for adding the food.
Notes
¡Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the func-
tion is not activated correctly. Use a splatter guard
to prevent fat from spitting out.
¡Use suitable oil or fat for pan-fried dishes. If you are
using butter, margarine, cold-pressed olive oil or
lard, select temperature settingmin.
¡Never leave a frying pan unattended during heating,
regardless of whether or not it contains food.
¡If the cooking zone is a higher temperature than the
cookware or vice versa, the frying sensor is not ac-
tivated correctly.
13.2 Suitable cookware
Select the cooking zone with the diameter that most
closely matches that of the base of the cookware.
Place the cookware in the centre of this cooking zone.
You can purchase special frying pans designed for the
frying sensor. These optional accessories can be pur-
chased from specialist retailers or through our tech-
nical after-sales service.
Note:Not all optional accessories are suitable for every
appliance. When purchasing, always quote the exact
product number (E no.) of your appliance. You can find
more information about this under
→"Customer Service", Page27.
Special ac-
cessories
Frying pan,
21cmdia-
meter
Recommended accessory for the fry-
ing sensor.
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.
¡Other types of frying pan may overheat. They may
reach a temperature above or below the selected
temperature setting. Try the lowest temperature set-
ting first and change it if necessary.
13.3 Temperature levels
Temperature settings for cooking meals.
Level
s
Suitable for
min Low Frying food using extra virgin olive oil,
butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
low Low –
me-
dium
Frying fish and thick food such as
meatballs and sausages.
med Me-
dium
– high
Frying steaks (well-done), breaded
frozen products, and thin food such as
schnitzel, strips of meat and veget-
ables.
max High Frying food at high temperatures, e.g.
steaks (rare or medium), potato fritters
and fried potatoes.
13.4 Recommendations for cooking with the
frying sensor
The table shows which temperature level ( ) is suitable
for which food. The frying time ( ) may vary de-
pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of
the food.
The set temperature level varies depending on the pan
that is used. Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food
after the signal tone has sounded.
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded med 6 - 10
Fillet med 6 - 10
Chops 1low 10 - 15
Cordon bleu, escalope 1med 10 - 15
Steak, rare, 3cm thick max 6 - 8
Steak, medium or well-done,
3cm thick
med 8 - 12
Poultry breast, 2cm thick 1low 10 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw 1low 8 - 20
Hamburgers, meatballs, stuffed
meatballs 1
low 6 - 30
Strips of meat, gyros med 7 - 12
Minced meat med 6 - 10
Bacon min 5 - 8
Fish
Whole fish, fried, e.g. trout low 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded low -
med
10 - 20
1Turn frequently.
2Cooking time per serving. Fry one portion after the
other.