Switching on the hotplates:
To switch on the electric hotplate, turn the knob to the desired position.
Numbers 1 to 6 or 1 to 10 (fig.3), depending on whether the cooktop is fitted with a
power switch or regulator, indicate the settings in progressing temperature (See Table).
When the electric hotplate is in operation an indicator LED on the control panel lights up.
Using the electric hotplates:
Once reached the heating required, adjust the power intensity, bearing in mind that the hotplate
will continue to emit heat for several minutes after being switched off;
Depending on the food to cook, adjust the power intensity following the recommendations below:
0
0
Off
1
2
3
For keeping food warm or reheating small
4
amounts of liquids
5
Reheating larger quantities,
6
whipping creams and sauces
7
To simmering, soups, pasta, risottos, continuation
8
of steaming, cooking steaks and fries in general
8
Browning meats, roast potatoes, fried fish and
9
for bringing large quantities of water to a boil
6
Fast frying, grilled steaks, etc.
Type of hotplates:
solid plates (fig.17)
The cooktop may be equipped with a Ø145mm or a Ø180mm hotplate, conventional or rapid power.
The conventional hotplate is entirely black, while the rapid hotplate has a red dot in the centre.
Essentially, the rapid hotplate differs from the conventional one because it:
- offers greater power;
- reaches desired temperature more rapidly;
Some electric plates are equipped with a safety thermostat that reduces or disconnect
power supply in case of overheating of the appliance (for example, if forgiven working).
glass-ceramic hotplates (fig.19)
The glass-ceramic cooktop permits rapid vertical transmission of heat from the heating element
below the cooktop to the pots or pans placed on top of it. Heat does not spread horizontally,
thus at a distance of just a few centimeters from the cooking zone, the glass remains relatively
cool” to the touch. This appliance is equipped with a "residual heat" indicator that lights up if the
temperature of the hob is above 70°C, even when turned off.
Residual heat persists for a relatively long time after the cooking zone has been switched off.
Absolutely do not touch the cooking areas or leave flammable objects near it until the lamp is off.
The indicator lamp turn off automatically once the temperature of the cooking zone falls below 70°C.
To start the extensible zone turn the knob over position "10" until a release is felt,
then turn the knob back and choose any position between 1-10 (energy regulation)..
Glass-ceramic grill
Fig.18
This special grill glass has been projected for direct cooking on it (without pots or pans).
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Never use pots or pans, these could scratch the glass and damage the working;
4
5
10
1
3
Knob position
Cooking type
Switches
Regulators
figure 3/A
figure 3/B
For melting (butter, chocolate, etc..)
2
