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U S I N G Y O U R C O O K T O P
The ceramic cooktop is made from ceramic glass, a tough durable material that withstands
heating and cooling without breaking. It is strong enough to hold the heaviest utensils,
however a hard impact with a sharp object could cause it to break. If the surface is cracked,
switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.
The heating elements are concealed under the smooth glass surface which has a pattern to
show the location of the elements. The glass will retain heat for a period of time after the
appliance has been turned off. This is indicated by a "HOT SURFACE" warning light. It will
remain on whenever the glass surface exceeds 60°C.
Utensils
• Use pans with smooth, clean & dry bottoms to avoid scratching or burning residue into the glass.
• Ensure the pan bottom is the same size as the working element.
• We do not recommend ceramic glass pans because they do not conduct heat well Stainless steel
or enamelled saucepans are best.
• Do not use pans with copper or aluminium bottoms because they can leave traces which are
difficult to remove from the glass.
• If buying new utensils select enamelled steel pans with 2-3mm thick bottoms or stainless steel
pans with sandwich bottoms 4-6mm thick. The pan bottom should be flat, or preferably, slightly
concave at room temperature so that it lies flat on the glass surface when hot.
Cooking Do's and Don'ts
• Do use the stored heat in the hotplate by turning the control to "O" before the final few
minutes of cooking.
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or aluminium foil under pots and pans.
• Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry, as damage to both pan and hotplate may result.
• Do not use round bottom woks, wok stands or similar utensils which could lead to overheating
of the hotplates and possible damage to the cooking surface.
• Do not slide pans across the surface of the ceramic glass cooktop, it could result in scratching of
the surface.
• Do not use the cooktop as extra bench space or as a cutting board.
• Do not allow children on or near the cooktop at any time.
Cleaning your ceramic hotplate
1. Remove all spilt food and fat with a razor blade scraper (supplied with the unit) while the
ceramic glass is still warm, but not hot. Wipe clean with dishwashing detergent on a damp
cloth.
2. If aluminium foil, plastic items or high sugar content liquids/foods are allowed to melt on the
ceramic glass, these should be removed immediately with a scraper before the surface has
cooled down, otherwise pitting of the surface can occur.
NOTE:
Items with high sugar content not only include jam and fruit but also vegetables such
as peas, tomatoes and carrots.
3. When the ceramic glass is cool, apply a suitable cleaner (supplied with the unit).
4. It is important to follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. Remove any cleaning residue
from the surface as staining of the cooktop may occur.
5. Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers, oven sprays or stain removers as they may scratch the
cooktop.
6. Any pitting, staining, scratches or other surface deterioration is excluded from the warranty.
7. All stains/water marks can be removed by vigorous cleaning, using the supplied ceramic cleaner.
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