MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
.
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Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
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Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring pads as they may damage
the glass.
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After each use, clean the hob (when it is cool) to remove any deposits
and stains from food residue.
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Sugar or foods with a high sugar content can damage the hob and
must be immediately removed.
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Salt, sugar and sand could scratch the glass surface.
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Use a soft cloth, absorbent kitchen paper or a specific hob cleaner
(follow the Manufacturer’s instructions).
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Spills of liquid in the cooking zones can cause the pots to move or
vibrate.
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After cleaning the hob, dry thoroughly.
If the iXelium™ logo appears on the glass, the hob has been treated
with iXelium™ technology, an exclusive Whirlpool finish which ensures
perfect cleaning results, as well as keeping the surface of the hob shiny
for longer.
To clean iXelium™ hobs, follow these recommendations:
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Use a soft cloth (microfibre is best) dampened with water or with
everyday glass cleaning detergent.
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For best results, leave a wet cloth on the glass hob surface for a few
minutes.
POWER LEVEL TABLE
POWER LEVEL
TYPE OF COOKING
LEVEL USE
(indicating cooking experience and habits)
Maximum
power
BOOST
Fast heating
Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to fast boiling in the
case of water or rapidly heating cooking liquids.
8 – 9
Frying – boiling
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying frozen products, fast boiling.
High power
7 – 8
Browning – sautéing – boiling –
grilling
Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a high boil, cooking and grilling (short
duration, 5-10 minutes).
6 – 7
Browning – cooking – stewing –
sautéing – grilling
Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a low boil, cooking and grilling (medium
duration, 10-20 minutes), preheating.
Medium
power
4 – 5
Cooking – stewing – sautéing – grilling Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling (long duration).
3 – 4
Cooking – simmering – thickening –
creaming pasta
Ideal for prolonged cooking (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water,
wine, broth, milk), creaming pasta.
2 – 3
Ideal for prolonged cooking (volumes of less than a litre: rice, sauces, roasts,
fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk).
Low power
1 – 2
Melting – defrosting – keeping food
hot – creaming risottos
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products
and keeping just-cooked food hot (e.g. sauces, soups, minestrone).
1
Ideal for keeping just-cooked food hot, creaming risottos and keeping
serving dishes warm (with induction-suitable accessory).
Zero power
OFF
Support surface
Hob in standby mode or off (possible end-of-cooking residual heat,
indicated by “H”).
NOTE:
When making quick-cook foods that require perfect heat distribution (e.g. pancakes) on the 28 cm double cooking zone (where present),
use pans no greater than 24 cm in diameter. For delicate cooking (for example, melting chocolate or butter) use the smaller diameter single zones.
