Thermador CIT304YM Instructions for Use - Page 11

a The residual heat indicators remain lit until the cooking zones have cooled off sufficiently. Note: The cooktop turns off automatically when all the cooking zones have been turned off for more than 20 seconds. 6.3 Cooking zone settings In order to make settings on a cooking zone, the cooking zone has to be selected. Set the desired power level for each cooking zone in the settings area. Setting Power level lowest power level highest power level Intermediate setting for all power levels The intermediate setting is displayed as a dot in the cooking zone display, for example . lights up when you set the intermediate level between power level and . Note: The cooktop may temporarily reduce the power automatically to protect the fragile parts of your appliance and to prevent the appliance from producing excess noise. Setting the power level Requirement: The cooktop is turned on. 1. Place the cookware on the cooking zone. 2. Press on the printed words for the cooking zone you want to select . a lights up in the cooking zone display. a lights up under the cooking zone display. 3. Set the power level in the settings area . Press to set an intermediate level. Notes ¡ If there is no cookware on the cooking zone, the cook- ing zone display blinks. This means that the cooking zone tries to detect the cookware. Place cookware on the cooking zone within 30 seconds, or the cooking zone will switch itself off. ¡ If the indicators blink while cookware is present on the cooking zone, check whether the cookware is suitable for induction cooking. → "Testing cookware suitability", Page 18 Operation en-us ¡ If there is cookware on the cooking zone before switching the cooktop on, it is detected within 20 seconds after touching the main switch and the cooking zone is selected automatically. Set the power level within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the cooking zone switches off after 20 seconds. ¡ If there are several pieces of cookware on the cooktop when it is switched on, only one piece of cookware is detected. Changing the power level 1. Press on the printed words for the cooking zone you want to select. 2. Set the power level in the settings area. Turning the cooking zone off 1. Press on the printed words for the cooking zone you want to select. 2. Select in the settings area. a The residual heat indicator lights up after approximately 10 seconds. Note: You can also switch off the cooking zone directly by touching the cooking zone symbol for longer than 3 seconds. 6.4 Recommended cooking settings Here you can find recommendations on cooking and an overview of various dishes with suitable heat levels. ¡ Select heat level 8 or 9 for bringing to a boil or initial fry- ing. ¡ Stir thick liquids occasionally. ¡ Food that needs to be seared quickly, or food which loses a lot of liquid during initial frying, is best seared in several small portions. ¡ When you cook with a lid on, turn the heat setting down as soon as steam escapes between lid and cookware. ¡ Keep the lid on the cookware after cooking until you serve the food. ¡ When you cook with a pressure cooker, observe the manufacturer's instructions. ¡ Do not cook food for too long or in too much water. Otherwise the nutrients will be lost. You can use the kitchen timer to set the optimum cooking time. ¡ Do not heat oil or grease until it smokes. You will achieve healthier cooking results. ¡ When you brown food, fry small portions one after the other. ¡ Cookware may become very hot during cooking. We recommend the use of pot holders. ¡ → "Saving energy", Page 8 Cooking charts The cooking chart shows which power level is suitable for each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. CAUTION Stews or liquids can heat up very quickly during cooking and may overflow or spatter, e.g. soups, sauces or drinks. ▶ Stir continuously. ▶ Heat the food at a suitable power level. 11