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Electric hob
Before using the hob for the first time, heat it up for 5 minutes,
set to full power, with no pans placed on it. At this point it is
normal to notice smoke and odours, but these will disappear
over time. Do not operate the hobs without placing pans on top,
except during this initial heating phase.
When you begin cooking, we recommend turning the control
knob up to the maximum setting and then, depending on the
quantity and quality of the foods being cooked, turn down the
heat to a medium setting.
Taking advantage of the thermal inertia of the hob, the hob can
be switched off shortly before you finish cooking. This will save
energy as food will continue to cook using the heat retained in
it.
Use perfectly flat, thick bottom pans of a similar size to the
hotplate, never smaller.
Do not spill liquid on the hob's surface, or use wet pans on it.
If prolonged use has worn away the surface of the electric
hobs, sprinkle them with a few drops of oil or other
maintenance products that are widely available.
Power control switch
The electric hob is controlled by a switch, which can be used to
choose the power required for the food you are cooking.
To switch on the hob:
Bearing in mind the type of cooking and the quantity of food,
using the table below as a guide, turn the control knob to the
left, selecting the setting for the dish you want to cook. The
operating indicator will light up.
To switch off the hob:
Turn the control knob to the 0 setting. The operating indicator
will go out.
Suggestions
These suggested settings are intended as a guide only.The
power must be increased for:
■
large quantities of liquid
■
large quantities of food
■
cooking using pans without lids
Setting 1 and 2
heating
Setting 3 and 4
high heat and cooking
Setting 5 and 6
frying
