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Using the hotplates
The control panel incorporates knobs to operate the four
hot plates.
Control knobs (depending on models):
A)Fig.1: This is a 7 position control knob: 0 = off and 1-
6 indicate the levels of power up to the maximum.
B)Fig.2: This is a 7 position control knob: 0 = off and 1-
3 indicate the levels of power uo to the maximum.
C)Fig. 3: Double circuit cooking zone: this cooking zone
has two heating elements.
- To switch on the smaller cooking zone, turn the
relevant control knob to the required heat setting
between 1 and 3.
- To switch on both heating elements, turn the control
knob to maximum heat setting (3) then turn the knob
further to nearly reach the 0 symbol. You will hear a
click and the wider cooking zone will switch on. Then
turn back the knob and adjust it to the required heat
setting. Now the two heating elements will operate
together, giving a higher power output that a normal
cooking zone.
Models with hob pilot light
The ceramic glass hob is equipped with a pilot light which
turns on when the surface is too hot; it is a helpful device
which protects users from burns.
This light turns on some minutes after the plate has been
set into operation, abd it stays on during the whole time
of functioning and also when the plate is off to show the
presence of residual heat in the pyroceram surface.
The pilot light turns finally off only when the surface
temperature decreases to safety values (lukewarm tem-
perature), more o less 50°C, allowing users to clean the
plate with no risk.
Ceramic glass hob
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Practical Hints
The ceramic glass hob is resistent to sudden changes
in temperature, it is insensitive to heat and cold and hals
also a good resistence to mechanical blows; a sharpened
object, however, no matter if it is small (for example a
point of a knife) can irreparably damage the cooking
surface, jeopardising its functionality.
Before using the cooking plate for the first time, carefully
wash the pyroceram plate with a non-abrasive detergent,
dry it and then wsitch it on for about 10 minutes at the
highest position.
When using the cooking plate for the first time, unpleasant
smells, or smell of burnt material, might be smelt: this is
absolutely normal and it is due to the evaporation of
greasy working residues and of hte dope used during the
installation. These smells will vanish after some time of
working.
Attention: is the surface shows a crack,
immediately switch the equipment off and call
the Aftersales Service.
Suitable pans and pots
Remember that a large pan offers a larger surface to
heat and therefore cooks food quicker than a narrow pan.
Always use pans of a size suitable for the food to be
cooked. In particular, take care that pans are not too
small for liquid preparations which could easily spill over
or that they are not too big for food which must be cooked
quickly; uncovered areas on the bottom are easily burnt
by fats and juice.
For cakes, it is preferable to use tins which do not open.
A tin which opens lets out fruit juices and sugar which,
when spilling onto the bottom of the oven, caramelize
and are difficult to clean. Avoid placing pans with plastic
handles in the oven as they may not support the heat.
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