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Practical hints
Hob pilot light
The ceramic glass hob is equipped
with a pilot light which turns on when the
surface is too hot; it is a helpful device
which protects users from burns.
This light turns on some minutes af-
ter the plate has been set into operation,
abd it stays on during the whole time of
functioning and also when the plate is off
to show the presence of residual heat in
the pyroceram surface.
The pilot light turns finally off only
when the surface temperature de-
creases to safety values (lukewarm tem-
perature), more o less 50°C, allowing
users to clean the plate with no risk.
The ceramic glass hob is resistent to
sudden changes in temperature, it is
insensitive to heat and cold and hals also
a good resistence to mechanical blows;
a sharpened object, however, no matter
if it is small (for example a point of a knife)
can irreparably damage the cooking sur-
face, jeopardising its functionality.
Before using the cooking plate for the
first time, carefully wash the pyroceram
plate with a non-abrasive detergent, dry
it and then wsitch it on for about 10 mi-
nutes at the highest position.
When using the cooking plate for the
first time, unpleasant smells, or smell of
burnt material, might be smelt: this is
absolutely normal and it is due to the
evaporation of greasy working residues
and of hte dope used during the installa-
tion. These smells will vanish after some
time of working.
If scratches or cracks are no-
ticed, disconnect the ap-
pliance from the
electricalsupply to avoid the
risk of electric shock and call
your nearest Service Force
Centre.
