The ceramic hob
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The ceramic hob
The ceramic hob has four cooking areas (heating zones).
Even with the control still turned on during cooking, these
areas may be seen to switch off and on at intervals, depend-
ing partly on the heat setting used. This switching can also
occur with the control turned to its maximum setting, to
prevent overheating.
The back left zone cannot be used at the same time
as the Swift Start, fan-assisted or pizza functions; this
prevents a surge of power from overloading the mains.
The hot-hob warning device has four lights. A hotplate
light will remain on, even after the hotplate control has
been switched off, until the hotplate temperature falls
below about 55°C.
The glass of the hob is resistant to heat, cold and rapid tem-
perature changes, but it is vulnerable to impact. A pepper
mill falling on the hob could crack it. Never stand or put
heavy loads on the hob, or use it as a storage space.
Using the hob
NEVER
USE
THE
CERAMIC
HOB
IF
IT
IS
CRACKED
.
Water from spillages could seep through to the
live conductors. Disconnect the cooker and con-
tact your service centre to have the cooker
repaired. Use the scraper to remove immediately
(while the hob is still warm) spilt sugar or syrups
(e.g. jam), and melted plastics and foil. These can
damage the hob if left. Never leave the cooker
unattended while deep fat frying, melting fats,
paraffin wax or other flammable substances. In
the event of a fire, turn off all the controls and the
cooker hood fan.
SMOTHER
THE
FIRE
WITH
A
PAN
LID
, never use water.
The hotplate controls are graduated from 0 to 12
(12 is the hottest). They can be turned both clockwise
and anticlockwise.
TO
USE
THE
HOB
:
1
Turn the control for the hotplate you are going
to use. The cooker’s red indicator light comes
on.
2
reset the control after use.
You will soon learn which setting and hotplate to
choose depending on your pans and what you are
cooking. Here is a brief guide to choosing the correct
setting:
ø 140 mm
ø 140 mm
ø 180 mm
ø 180 mm
4
2
3
Hot hob warning lights
1
