The bottom of the cookwar must be as thick and flat as possible.Cookware dimensions: induction cooking zones adapt to the dimension of the bottom ofthe cookware automatically to some limit.The noises during operationIf you can hear• crack noise: cookware is made of different materials (Sandwich construction).• whistle sound: you use one or more cooking zones with high power levels and the cook-ware is made of different materials (Sandwich construction).• humming: you use high power levels.• clicking: electric switching occurs.• hissing, buzzing: the fan operates.The noises are normal and do not refer to appliance malfunction.Energy saving• If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware.• Put cookware on a cooking zone before you start it.Öko Timer (Eco Timer)To save the energy, the heater of the cooking zone deactivates before the count down timersignal. The difference in the operation time is depends of the heat setting level and the timeyou cook.The examples of cooking applicationsThe data in the table is for guidance only.HeatsettingUse to: Time Hints1 Keep cooked foods warm as nec-essaryPut a lid on a cookware.1-3 Hollandaise sauce, melt: butter, choco-late, gelatine5-25minMix from time to time.1-3 Solidify: fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40minCook with a lid on.3-5 Simmer rice and milkbased dishes, heat-ing up ready-cooked meals25-50minAdd the minimum two times asmuch liquid as rice, mix milk dishesat some point of the procedurethrough.5-7 Steam vegetables, fish, meat 20-45minAdd some tablespoons of liquid.7-9 Steam potatoes 20-60minUse max. ¼ l water for 750 g of po-tatoes.7-9 Cook larger quantities of food, stewsand soups60-150minUp to 3 l liquid plus ingredients.Helpful hints and tips 29