4. Part : USE OF YOUR HOB
WARNING:
When the operating for the first time or whenever the hotplate has not been
used for prolonged of time it is necessary to eliminate any humidity which may
have accumulated around the electrical elements of the plate by operating the
hotplate on its lowest setting for about 20 minutes.
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Use only flat pans and with a sufficiently thick base.
Never use pans with a smaller diameter than of the hotplate.
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Ensure that the base of the pan is dry before placing it on the hotplate.
While the hotplate is in operation it is important to ensure that the pan is
centered correctly above the hotplate.
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Never operate the hob without pans on the hotplates.
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The temperature of accessible parts maybe high when the appliance is
operating. So it is imperative to keep children and animals out of the reach
of the hotplate during and after the operation.
If you note a crack on the hotplate it must be immediately switched off and
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replaced.
To ensure long life, the hotplate must be thoroughly cleaned with
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appropriate cleaning products. To avoid rustiness and to keep them new it is
recommended to rub the hotplates lightly with tissue with a small amount of
oil. Do not use a steam cleaner.
After use, the hotplates remain very hot for a prolonged of time, do not
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touch them and to not place any object on top of the hotplate.
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circular saucepan base
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small saucepan diameter
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saucepan's base had not settled
Figure 13