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however, the area surrounding the cooking zones remains relatively cool.
• The hob is resistant to temperature changes.
• The hob is also impact-resistant. The pans may be placed onto the hob roughly
without damaging the hob.
• Glass ceramic hobs should not be used as a worktop. Sharp objects can cause
scratches.
• Preparing food in thin aluminum of plastic containers on hot cooking zones is
not allowed. Do not place any plastic objects or aluminum foil on the glass
ceramic hob.
• Never use a glass-ceramic hob that is cracked or broken.
If an object falls on the hob with a sharp edge downwards, this could cause the
hob / glass ceramic panel to break. The consequences are visible immediately,
or only after a while. If any visible crack should appear, immediately disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
• If sugar is spilt on a hot glass ceramic hob, or a sugar-laden food, immediately
wipe the hob.
Cookware
Tips on using the cookware
Use high-quality cookware with a flat and stable bottom.
• Transmission of heat is best when the pan bottom and the cooking zone are of
the same diameter, and the pan is placed on the middle of the cooking zone.
• When using a tempered glass (Pyrex) or porcelain cookware, please follow the
cookware manufacturer’s instructions.
• When using a pressure cooker, do not leave it unattended until the desired
pressure is reached. The cooking zone should initially be set to the maximum
power level; as the pressure rises, use the sensors to decrease the power level
according to the pressure cooker manufacturer’s instructions.
• Make sure there is always enough water, either in a pressure cooker or in any
other piece of cookware, as using an empty pan on the cooking hob will result in
overheating which will damage both the pan and the cooking zone.
• Tempered glass (Pyrex) cookware with a specially brushed bottom is suitable
for use on cooking hobs if it fits the diameter of the cooking zone. Cookware
with larger diameter may break due to thermal stress.
• When using any special or unconventional cookware, follow the cookware
manufacturer’s instructions.
• When a highly reflective pan (bright metal surface) or a pan with a thick bottom
is used for cooking on a glass-ceramic hob, cooking time can be extended by
several minutes (up to 10 minutes). If you wish to boil a larger quantity of food, it
is recommended to use a container with a flat dark bottom.
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• Do not use clay cookware, because it may leave scratches on the glass-ceramic
hob.
• Pan bottom diameters should match the diameter of the cooking zone. If the pan
is too small, some heat is wasted; furthermore, using a too small pan can
damage the cooking zone.
• Whenever possible given the cooking process, use a lid.
• The pan should be appropriately sized given the quantity of food prepared.
Preparing a small quantity of food in a large pan will cause a waste of energy.
• Dishes that take a long time to cook should be prepared in a pressure cooker.
• Various vegetables, potatoes, etc., can be cooked in a small quantity of water;
however, the lid should be closed tightly. When the water is brought to boil,
reduce the power level to a setting that maintains a temperature just above
boiling point.
