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Unsuitable pans
Never use pans made from:
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common thin steel
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glass
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earthenware
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copper
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aluminium
Characteristics of the pan base
The characteristics of the pan base may affect the uniformity of
the cooking results. Pans made from materials which help
diffuse heat, such as stainless steel sandwich pans, distribute
heat uniformly, saving time and energy.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is made of
unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level
displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable
pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes more than
90 seconds, the hotplate will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The
hob is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an
empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic switch
off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach
very high temperatures. The base of the pan could melt and
damage the glass on the hob. In this case, do not touch the
pan and switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has
cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a minimum limit for detecting pans, which
varies depending on the material of the pan being used. You
should therefore use the hotplate that is most suitable for the
diameter of your pan.
Double or triple hotplate
These hotplates can detect pans of different sizes. Depending
on the material and properties of the pan, the hotplate will
adapt automatically, switching on part or all of the hotplate and
supplying sufficient power to obtain good cooking results.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance
These instructions for use are applicable to other hobs. On
page 2
an overview of the models is provided, along with
information on measurements.
The control panel
Control surfaces
Pressing a symbol activates its corresponding function.
Notes
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The settings will not change if several symbols are pressed at
the same time. This enables the programming zone to be
cleaned when food is spilt.
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Always keep the control surfaces dry. Moisture can affect
proper functioning.
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Use a correctly sized pan.
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Grill plate
The hotplate turns on automatically when a pan the same size as its outer
edges is placed on it.
