14
Fig. 2.6
Caution!
The cooking hob becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS
The hob also features 4 or 5 warning lamps which
are wired to the corresponding plate.
When the temperature of a cooking plate is over
60°C, the relevant warning lamp is also litup to
warn of heat on the surface of the hob.
These lamps also stay on after the cooking plates
have been switched off to shown that the hob
surface is still hot.
This residual heat will lasts for a long time after the
cooking plate has been switched off.
During this time you should avoid touching
the hob surface over the cooking area.
Please pay special attention to ensure that
children are not allowed near the hob.
The lamps will switch off automatically as soon as the surface temperature of the cooking
zone falls below 60°C.
COOKING HINTS
•
To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when you switch
the plate on. After a short time you will set the control knob to the required position for
the cooking.
•
You should use pots and pans with flat bases (pans with the test mark for glassceramic
hobs are available from specialist shops).
•
The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking plate (or be slightly bigger)
to make the most of the energy.
•
Since the cooking surface stays hot for a certain time after the plate has been switched
off, you can switch it off 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the cooking.
The residual heat of the hob will complete the cooking.
•
To save electricity, use pan lids whenever possible.
Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans or
containers.
WARNING: Hobs become very hot with use, and retain their heat for a long time after
cooking has finished (about 30 minutes).
Children should be supervised at all times and be prevented from touching the hot
surfaces, until such time as the appliance has cooled.
