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than +60°C before the power interruption
occurred, the display will
fl
ash while the
residual heat remains or until the heater
is selected for another cooking operation.
Hints and Tips
Important:
When ceramic heaters are
operated in higher heat settings, the
heated areas may be seen switching on
and o
ff
. This is due to a safety device, which
prevents the glass from overheating.
This is normal at high temperatures,
causing no damage to the hob and little
delay in cooking times.
WARNING:
• Never operate the hob without pans
on the cooking zone.
• Only use
fl
at pans with a su
ffi
ciently
thick base.
• Make sure the bottom of the pan is
dry before placing it on the hob.
• While the cooking zone is in operation,
it is important to ensure that the pan is
centred correctly above the zone.
• In order to conserve energy, never
use a pan with a di
ff
erent diameter to
the hotplate being used.
• Do not use saucepans with rough
bottoms since these can scratch the
glass ceramic surface.
• If possible, always place lids on the
pans to avoid heat loss.
• The temperature of accessible
parts may become high while the
appliance is operating. Keep children
and animals well away from the hob
during operation and until it has fully
cooled after operation.
• If you notice a crack on the cooktop,
it must be switched o
ff
immediately
and replaced by authorised service
personnel.
4.2 Accessories
The Spatula
Always use the spatula to remove spill-
ages or deposits from the hob before
trying chemical cleaning agents. This
is the ideal method for removing even
the smallest deposits from the hob, and
for removing spillages from hot cooking
zones before they burn onto the hob.
CAUTION:
Be careful when using
the spatula. Its blade can cause in-
juries!
If you use the spatula incorrectly,
the blade may break. If this hap-
pens, do not try to remove the piece with
your hands, use pliers or a knife with a
thin blade carefully. (See Fig. 1)
Circular Saucepan
Base
Saucepan base that
has not settled
Small Saucepan
Diameter
Fig. 1