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Before using for the first time
1. Read the all safety warnings in this instruction manual.
2. Remove any protective film that may be on the ceramic plate.
Compatible cookware
Note:
Before starting to cook, first make sure that the cooking vessel is suitable for
use with an induction hob.
Compatible cookware
• Suitable materials: steel, cast iron, stainless steel, cast iron or heat-resistant
ceramic cookware with a layer of magnetic induction material in the bottom.
• Suitable shape and size: Round, flat-bottomed vessels with diameters between
15 and 20 cm.
• After the cookware has been used on the induction hob for the first time, small
white spots might appear on the bottom. This is normal. Pour a little vinegar into
the cookware and heat it up to 60–80 °C, then brush the spots off.
Incompatible cookware
• Unsuitable materials: Metals which do not contain iron such as aluminium and
copper; glass or ceramic which does not contain a layer of magnetic induction
material in the bottom. Cookware with bottoms constructed of layers of different
metals is not suitable for use with induction hobs.
• Incorrectly sized cookware: Cookware with a bottom which is not round and which
is less than 15 cm in diameter or larger than 20 cm.
• If the wrong type of cookware is used: The induction hob hotplate will not heat up,
and “L” will flash on the display. The beeper will sound for 60 seconds.
Operating instructions
• Pick a suitable location for using the induction hob by referring to the safety
instructions above.
• Make sure that the air vents are not blocked and that no unnecessary items are
placed on top of the hob.
• Make sure that the cookware is placed inside the marked cooking zone (9) and
that it contains food or liquid.
• Check that the induction hob is turned off before connecting the plug to a wall socket.
• Always make sure there are no foreign objects such as water or food spills on
the hotplate before turning it on.
• If the timer function is not used, the induction hob will automatically switch off
after 2 hours.
