Instructions for use, mounting and connection
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Pots and Pans
Use only high quality pots with flat and stable
bottom.
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Always be careful to put the pot in the middle of
the cooking zone.
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If you use the pots made of temperature
resistant glass or earthenware, always consider
the manufacturer's instructions.
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If you use a pressure cooker, never leave it
unattended. Select the highest temperature
setting, wait until the correct pressure is
reached in the pressure cooker and turn the
knob to a lower setting, as recommended by
the manufacturer of the pot.
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When using high radiation (bright metal
surface) crockery, or thick bottom dishes for
preparing food on the glass ceramic hob, the
period of reaching the boiling point may be
prolonged for certain time (up to 10 minutes).
Consequently, if you need to boil considerable
amount of liquid, it is recommended to use the
dark, flat bottom pot.
The cooker top can be damaged if:
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switched on and left uncovered or with an
empty pot on it,
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if you use pots with an inadequate bottom like
uneven, rough or too small diameter bottoms
(traditional coffee pan).
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Never use the earthenware pots as they are
very likely to scratch the ceramic glas surface.
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Before putting the pot on the hot plate,
thoroughly wipe the bottom of the pot, to
prevent heat conduction and to protect the hot
plate.
Energy Saving Tips
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The bottom of the pot should be slightly
concave for optimum heat transfer from the
cooking zone.
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The bottom of the pot should always suit the
size of the cooking zone. If the pot is smaller, it
can cause energy loss and if larger, the cooking
zone may become damaged.
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Use a pot lid whenever possible.
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The pot size should suit the quantity of food.
Cooking smaller quantities of food in a large pot
results in energy loss.
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Food which needs longer cooking may also be
prepared in the pressure cooker.
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Various vegetables, potatoes, etc. can be
cooked with a smaller quantity of water. This
way the food is cooked much sooner, but do
not forget to cover the pan properly. When the
water starts boiling, turn the knob to the position
for slow boiling.
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Some 5-10 minutes before the food is cooked,
switch off the hot plate , whichever you are
using.
