Instructions for use, mounting and connection
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Cookware
Use only high quality cookware with flat and firm
bottom.
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Position the pot at the center of the hotplate
during cooking.
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When using the fireproof and temperature
resistant glass cookware observe the
instructions of the producer.
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If the pressure cooker is used to prepare food,
have it under constant control throughout the
cooking until proper pressure has been
obtained. In such cases start the cooking at
maximum power of the hotplate, and reduce the
power subsequently according to the
instructions of the producer.
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When using high radiation (bright metal
surface) crockery, or thick bottom dishes for
preparing food on the glass ceramic hob, the
period of reaching the boiling point may be
prolonged for certain time (up to 10 minutes).
Consequently, if you need to boil considerable
amount of liquid, it is recommended to use the
dark, flat bottom pot.
The cooking zone may be damaged:
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if it is left in operation without any cookware
being placed on top, or if covered with empty
cookware;
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if improper cookware is used: unevenly flat
bottom or
small diameter
(traditional Turkish
coffee kettle).
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the use of terra-cotta (clay) cookware is likely to
produce scratches upon the ceramic-glass
surface.
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Before placing any cookware upon the cooktop
thoroughly wipe the bottom dry, thereby
improving the heat conduction and protecting
the hotplate from damage.
Energy saving tips
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The inside bottom of the cookware should be
slightly concave for optimum heat transfer.
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Diameter of the cookware bottom should
always match the diameter of the hotplate. If
the pot is too small it may cause loss of energy
and damage the hotplate.
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Whenever possible use the cookware lid to
cover the pot.
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The size of the cookware should fit the quantity
of food to be prepared. Cooking small
quantities of food in large pots results in the
loss of energy.
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Food requiring long preparation should be
cooked in the pressure cooker.
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Vegetables should be cooked in small
quantities of water. This speeds up the cooking
time, especially if the pot is properly covered.
Reduce the cooking power when the boiling
point is reached.
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Switch the hotplate off 5 to 10 minutes prior the
end of cooking.
