12
may heat up.
There is therefore a
danger of burns.
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Caution:
Food containing fat or oil may
catch
fi
re when over-heated.
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Do not attempt to move the unit while
there is cookware on the ceramic surface.
∙
Do not pull or slide cookware over the
control panel, and do not place any
cookware on it.
∙
Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙
When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙
Do not let the power cord hang free.
∙
The power cord must be kept well away
from any hot part of the appliance.
∙
No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
∙
This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, of
fi
ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural areas,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Start up
Before using the appliance for the
fi
rst time,
remove any remaining packaging and wipe
the surface with a damp cloth.
Suitable cookware
∙
This appliance must only be used with
cookware suitable for use with induction-
type hot-plates, eg stainless-steel with
a ferro-magnetic base, or cast-iron or
enamelled steel cookware.
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Cookware can be tested for its suitability
by simply holding a magnet to the base;
if the magnet is attracted, the cookware is
suitable for use with this appliance.
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Only
fl
at-bottom pots and pans may be
used.
∙
Do not use any cookware with a base less
than 2 mm thick.
∙
Only pots and pans with a diameter of 12
to around 24 cm may be used.
∙
If unsuitable cookware is used, the
appliance will respond with an error
message (see ‘Troubleshooting’ table).
∙
Coated pots and pans may be damaged
by excessive heat. It is therefore
important to select the appropriate
temperature level for the cookware in use,
and to follow the information provided by
the cookware’s manufacturer.
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A maximum load of 6 kg for each plate
must not be exceeded.
Setting the power output / temperature
This appliance may be operated by
either of its control features, ‘Power’
or ‘Temperature’ . For heating water,
steaming and similar cooking applications,
we recommend using the ‘Power’ control.
For frying, deep-frying and the like, the
‘Temperature’ control should be used.
Power
Press the operating key . The display
shows the default setting, 5. Using the + and
– selection keys, the power setting can be
adjusted from 1 to 10 as required (in model
DK1030: left plate 1-10 / right plate 1-7).
