4. USE OF PRODUCT
4.1 hob controls
Hotplate
The hotplate is controlled by a knob with 6
positions.
The hotplate can be operated by switching
the control knob to one of these positions.
Near each hob control knob, there is a
small symbol that shows which hotplate is
controlled by that knob. The on/off light on
the control panel shows which hotplates are
in use.
Knob
Position
0
To melt butter etc. and to warm small
1
To warm bigger quantities of liquid. To
2
prepare creams and sauces
3
To defrost food for cooking
4
To cook delicate meat and fish
5
To roast meat and steak
6
To boil big quantities of liquid or to fry
WARNING:
•
When operating the hotplate for the first
time, or after it has not been used for a
prolonged period of time, it is necessary
to eliminate any humidity which may
have accumulated around the electrical
elements of the plate. To do this,
operate the hotplate on its lowest setting
for about 20 minutes.
•
Never operate a hotplate without pans
on. Otherwise, form defects may occur
on the cooktop.
•
Only use flat-bottomed pans with thick
bases.
•
Make sure the bottom of the pan is dry
Function
Off position
quantities of liquid
before placing it on a hotplate.
•
When a hotplate is in operation, make
sure that the pan is centred correctly
on it.
•
Never use a pan with a smaller or larger
diameter than that of the hotplate as this
will waste energy.
Small Saucepan
Diameter
•
If possible, always place lids on the
pans to avoid heat loss.
•
The temperature of accessible parts
may become high while the appliance
is operating. It is imperative to keep
children and animals well away from
the hob during use and until it has fully
cooled after use.
•
If you notice a crack on the cooktop,
it must be immediately switched off
and replaced by an authorized service
personnel or technician.
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Circular Saucepan
Base
Saucepan base that
has not settled