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User Instructions
Using the Hob
Each ceramic hob is regulated by a
selector knob (Fig. 3).
The control allows for the efficient transfer
of heat to the cooking pan.
The knob can be turned in both directions,
to numbers 1 to 6
These numbers correspond to the power
setting of the ceramic hob where 6 is the
highest setting and 1 is the lowest.
Turn the hob control knob to off (
l
) when
finished.
We recommend you turn off the ceramic
hob 5 to 10 minutes before the dish is
ready. This allows the heat accumulated in
the ceramic hob to be used economically.
The ceramic hob remains hot for a while
after use.
SAFETY ADVICE IN THE CASE OF A
COOKING PAN FIRE
In the event of a cooking pan fire:
1. Turn off the cooker at the wall switch.
2. Cover the pan with a fire blanket or
damp cloth. This will smother the flames
and extinguish the fire.
3. Leave the pan to cool for at least an
hour before attempting to move it. Injuries
are often caused by picking up a hot pan
and rushing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO
PUT OUT A PAN FIRE
as the force of the extinguisher could
tip the pan over.
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat
pan fires.
Figure 3
COOKWARE SELECTION
• Any cookware should have a thick, flat and dry
base of the same diameter or slightly bigger than
the hob. If the cookware diameter is smaller than
the hob, heat will be wasted.
• Cookware with uneven bases is very inefficient,
making the cooking time longer and wasting
electricity.
• Cookware made of flameproof glass, suitable
for ceramic hob cooking, should match
the hob size. Pans projecting beyond the hob
may be broken due to temperature stresses.
The heated pan must never be filled up with cold
water or placed on cold metal or stone surfaces.
• Always use the pan with its lid on. This prevents
the accumulation of vapour in the kitchen.
Only use flat bottomed pans
IMPORTANT!
1. Never turn the hob on before placing a pan on
it, except when first used.
2. If the ceramic hob is not to be used for a long
time, apply a little grease to the
painted surface.
3. Do not allow spills to be burned onto the hob
as baked stains are harder to remove
Hob hot
indicater
Hob for this
knob
Front right
