Candy PC PVI 740 N - Manual (Page 5)

4 GB
The different positions correspond to the following power ratings :
THE DIFFERENT POSITION
For increased safety, the cooking zones cut off automatically if
they are left on too long. The cut off depends on the heat level
used.
NOTE: The induction hob works with a generator wich supplies
simultaneously 2 plates per area, according to model:
Each area take in charge a maximum power of 3700 W.
Consequently, in the same area, when the Booster function is on
and the second plate has reached a power level of 9 or 8 the
latest is automatically decreased to the level 7 and this decrease
is shown by a flashing display for information.
Warning : the Booster works during 10 minutes, after this time,
it stops and the plate starts heating again at the setting 9, the
power of the generator being decreased, the power level of the
second plate comes back to its previous setting.
THE USE
- Press the or button to select a heat level between 1 and
9. Hold down the or button and the heat level increases
or decreases gradually.
The following examples are for information only. Personal
experience should then let you adapt these settings to your taste
and habits.
0 : Off
1 : )
2 : ) ..... Melting heat
3 : Keeping hot
4 : Heating up
5 : Thawing, stewing, full cooking, low temperature
cooking
6 : Cooking without lid
7 : Frying, meat browning and roasting
8 : High temperature cooking and roasting, seizing
9 : Frying
Booster : Boiling large quantities of liquids...
• After powering up the hob, wait 8 seconds to activate the
electronic controls.
- Press the button , for 3 seconds.
Electronic control of the hob is activated. In each display zone
the heat level is displayed and the control LED blinks.
- After 10 seconds whithout use, the electronic control goes off
and the starting operation has to be repeated.
• STARTING A COOKING ZONE
- Press the selection button of
the required cooking zone. In
the display zone, the control
LED is on steady. It shows that
the zone is live.
• FAST HEATER OPERATION
E.g. 1800 W zone at position 6 = 32% of 1800 W power released
When the “Fast heater” is on, the zone supplies 1800 W power
for 2.5 minutes, and adjusts to 576 W after this time.
. When the "Fast heater" is done, the display of the power level
remains steady.
- If necessary reduce to the required heat position, the display
alternates showing "A" “fast heater” and the new heat position.
Cooking
position
Power
released
(%)
Time of
fast heater
(minutes)
Maximum
operating
time before
automatic
cut off*
0 : 0 % : 0 : 0 H
1 : 3 % : 1 : 6 H
2 : 6 % : 3 : 6 H
3 : 11 % : 5 : 5 H
4 : 16 % : 6,5 : 5 H
5 : 19 % : 8,5 : 4 H
6 : 32 % : 2,5 : 1,5 H
7 : 45 % : 3,5 : 1,5 H
8 : 65 % : 4,5 : 1,5 H
9 : 100 % : 0 : 1,5 H
The booster function allows to get by a simple pressure the cooking
zone working with a power of 2200 W or 3000 W according to the
zone, for 10 minutes period. Ideal to bring to the boil large quantities
of liquids ...
• ACTIVATION OF THE BOOSTER FUNCTION (induction models)
Activation of the BOOSTER function :
- Press the setting key of the cooking zone fitted with
the booster function.
The control led is displayed.
- Press the key to start the Booster.
The Booster is active for 10 minutes.
The P mark (power) appears.
When the time is over, the power level decreases to 9.
A pressure on the key "-" cancels the booster function, and the
power level decreases
Starting the fast heater
- Press the on/off button .
- Start the required zone, press the " + " button to obtain position
“9”, release the button briefly and press again the " + " button ;
the display alternates showing "A" “fast heater” and "9" heat
level.
• STOPPING A COOKING ZONE
- Press the selection button of the required cooking zone.
- Press the button to display heat level . Now the zone goes
off, the indicator goes off after 10 seconds.
- To stop rapidly, press the and buttons at the same time.
The heat level automatically goes down to .
The cooking zone goes off.
• GENERAL STOP
The cooking zones and the timer can be stopped at any
moment by pressing for 3 seconds on the On-Off button.
All zones are fitted with a "Fast heater" which allows to get a faster
temperature increase of the heating areas. Ideal to seal meat or
to bring quickly to the boil large quantitites of liquids.