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The cooking zone may be damaged:
x
if it is left in operation without any cookware being placed
on top, or if covered with empty cookware;
x
if improper cookware is used: unevenly flat bottom or
small diameter (traditional Turkish coffee kettle).
x
the use of terra-cotta (clay) cookware is likely to produce
scratches upon the ceramic-glass surface.
x
Before placing any cookware upon the cooktop thoroughly
wipe the bottom dry, thereby improving the heat
conduction and protecting the hotplate from damage.
Energy saving tips
x
When buying cookware be careful in selecting size: pot diameter usually refers to the top edge
of the dish, which is often larger than the dish bottom.
x
Steam-pressure pots (economic pots), which use pressure in tightly sealed interior, are
especially economic, and save both time and energy. Shorter cooking time leaves more
vitamins in food.
x
Always leave enough water in steam-pressure pots, otherwise it may result in overheating
which may damage both the pot and the hotplate.
x
Always cover the cookware with lids of appropriate size.
x
Use such dish size to accommodate the quantity of food to be prepared. If you use excessively
large pot for small amount of food, you will consume considerably more energy.
