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Preparation
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Only use clean pots with an even flat base
to prevent cracking on glass due to hot
spots.
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Spills may damage the vitroceramic
surface and cause fire.
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Do not use vessels with concave or
convex bottoms.
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Use only pots with a solid level base. An
uneven base will prolong cooking time and
waste energy.
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If the diameter of the saucepan is too
small, energy will be wasted.
The surface may get damaged
by some detergents or cleaning
materials. Do not use
aggressive detergents, cleaning
powder/cream or any sharp
objects.
Tips for energy saving
The following information will help you to use
your hob in an ecological way, and to save
energy:
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Defrost frozen dishes before cooking
them.
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Select the cooking zone which is suitable
for the bottom size of the pot to be used.
Always select the correct pot size for your
dishes. Larger pots require more energy.
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Pots with a thick base will provide a better
heat conduction. You can obtain energy
savings up to 1/3.
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Pots must be compatible with the cooking
zones. Bottom of the pots must not be
smaller than the cooking zone. Use pots
with a base diameter slightly larger than
that of the thermal area. This will ensure
even heat distribution and prevent spillage
from dripping onto and staining the hot
zone.
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Keep the cooking zones and bottom of the
pots clean. Dirt will decrease the heat
conduction between the cooking zone and
bottom of the pot.
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Always cover the pot with a lid. This will
conserve energy and minimize spillage.
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Save energy by switching the plate off 5 to
10 minutes before the end of a lengthy
cooking period. The hob will retain
sufficient residual heat to complete the
cooking process.
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A pot with rough edges could scratch the
appliance surface if it were dragged
across the surface of the appliance.
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Any spillage of sugar solution such as jam,
must be removed immediately. If allowed
to cool on the surface it could pit and
damage the surface.
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Do not cover the appliance surface with
aluminium foil and do not use poor quality
aluminium pots. These will leave unsightly
deposits which in time, could adhere to the
surface of the hob.
Initial use
First cleaning of the appliance
1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Wipe the surfaces of the appliance with a
damp cloth or sponge and dry with a
cloth.
