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NORMAL HOTPLATES
To switch on the normal hotplate, turn the
knob (Fig. 3.1) onto the desired position;
the numbers
1
to
6
indicate the working
positions with the increase of temperature
according to the number.
Once boiling point has been reached, redu-
ce the input according to the heating inten-
sity desired, keeping in mind that the plate
will continue to heat for 5 minutes after ha-
ving been turned off.
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
PROPER USE OF THE ELECTRIC
HOTPLATES
(fig. 3.2)
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the
heat down to the level desired.
Remember that the hotplate will continue
to produce heat for about five minutes after
it has been turned off.
While using the electric hotplate, you must:
•
avoid keeping it on without something
on it;
•
avoid pouring liquids on it while it is
hot;
•
use flat-bottomed (electric hotplate
type) pots and pans only
•
use cooking receptacles which cover
as much of the surface of the hotplate
as possible.
•
to save electricity, use lids whenever
possible.
•
never cook food directly on the hotpla-
te: always use a pan or suitable con-
tainer.
An indicator light located close to the knob
signals that the hotplate is operating
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
RAPID HOTPLATES (red dot)
The control knob of the rapid hotplates is
similar to that of a normal plate with 6 wor-
king positions (Fig. 3.1).
The features of this plate, which is equip-
ped with a heat limiter, allow:
•
reaching the temperature rapidly
•
maximum exploitation of the input with
flat bottom pots
•
the limitation of input in the case of un-
suitable pots.
USE OF COOKING HOB
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