RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
The hob also features 4 warning lamps which are wired to the corresponding plate.
When the temperature of a cooking plate is over 60°C, the relevant warning lamp is lit-up to
warn of heat on the surface of the hob.
This lamp stays on after the cooking plate has been switched off to shown that the hob
surface is still hot.
This residual heat lasts for a long time (about 30 mins) after the cooking plate has been
switched off.
During this time you should avoid touching the hob surface; please pay especial
attention to children.
The lamp will switch off automatically as soon as the surface temperature of the cooking
plate falls below 60°C.
Hints:
To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when you switch
the plate on.
After a short time set the control knob to the required position for the cooking.
You should use pots and pans with flat bases (pans with the test mark for glass-ceramic
hobs are available from specialist shops).
The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking plate (or be slightly bigger) to
make the most of the energy.
Since the cooking surface stays hot for a certain time after the plate has been switched
off, you can switch it off 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the cooking. The residual heat
of the hob will complete the cooking.
To save electricity, use pan lids whenever possible.
Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans or
containers.
COOKWARE:
It is very important that the pans used on the hobs are made of a suitable material and have
the correct base as follows:
The base should be flat and smooth.
Any rough part on the pan base could scratch the hob surface.
Choose pans which are the same size as the hotplates and with bases that are as non
reflective as possible. eg. dull and dark.
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