9
Hotplates
Prior to first use of the hot plates, the
protective coating on the plate surface
must be hardened. For this, switch on the
rear hotplate first without a pot placed
on top for a minimum of 4 minutes (the
front plate remains switched off). Once
this time has expired, switch off the rear
hotplate and wait for at least 5 minutes.
Next, switch on the front hotplate first
without a pot placed on top for a mini-
mum of 4 minutes (the rear plate remains
switched off). After that, never operate
the hotplates without a pot. Try to avoid
boiling over of liquid and food on the hot-
plate.
Always use pots and saucepans with a flat
bottom and a diameter suited for the cor-
responding plate.
The hotplates are controlled by a switch
that provides for seven levels (6 switch
levels and one 0 position). You will see the
numbers 0-1-2-3 on the turning knobs.
0 = Off
1 = simmer level (low heat)
2 = frying level (medium heat) start
3 = level (strong heat)
The dots mark three additional
intermediate levels. Choose the interme-
diate levels when the power of the higher
level is too much or respectively that of
the lower level is too low.
In 0 position, the hotplate is switched off.
The indicator light is lit for as long as at
least one of the two hotplates is opera-
ted. The hotplates may still be hot even
when the indicator light is off (residual
heat).
= = switch for the rear plate
= switch for the front plate
Initially, adjust the switch to level 3. Once
the food starts boiling, reduce heat as
required by one or more levels. For almost
all cooking and frying processes, the plate
can be switched off 5-10 minutes before
the food is done to utilise the residual
heat.
Never operate the hob
without supervision !
Cleaning and care of the hotplates
Do only use dry pots for daily use. Avoid
placing objects that are wet or conden-
sed, like pot lids, for example, on the
hotplate.
Once the hotplates have cooled down,
wipe off any boiled over liquid before it
dries. Never scratch food remnants off.
A wet cloth is sufficient for normal clea
-
ning. If the hotplates are very dirty, use
commercially available cleaning products,
such as e. g VIM, ATA, Scotch-Brite or AKO-
PADS.
After cleaning, remove all residues of
cleaning products from the hotplate and
briefly switch it on to allow it to dry. After
cleaning, use a very small amount of oil or
a care product from time to time.
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