4
Fig. 2
It is important to note that the plate may smoke
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when
used for the first time. This is quite normal and
will disappear after a short while.
Using the hotplates
The control panel incorporates knobs to operate the four
hot plates (Fig. 1). The energy regulator of the hotplates
can be set by means of a 7-position control knob:
0
= Off
1
= Minimum
6
= Maximum
The intermediate positions give an increasing heating
power.
Carefully supervise cookings with oil or fats,
since these types of food can result in a fire,
when over-heated.
Ceramic glass hob
Fig. 1
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.
Practical Hints
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5
4
3
2
1
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Saucepans suitable for use on solid plate hobs should
have several characteristics:
- they should be heavy duty.
- they should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly
larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.
- they should have a flat base to ensure good contact
with the plate (Fig. 2).
This is particularly important when using pans for high
temperature frying or pressure cooking.
Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids being split
onto the plates. Never leave the plates on without a pan
on them or with an empty pan on them. Particular care
should be taken when cooking with oil or fat.
During cooking, when using fats or oils, take
particular care as they can, when over-
heated, self-ignite.
