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ventilation. During this process, a slight
smell and a little smoke may be emitted.
This is normal and will only last for a very
short time. Ensure adequate ventilation by
opening windows or balcony doors.
Clean the appliance afterwards as described
in section
General care and cleaning
) below.
Operation
∙
Always place a pot / saucepan on the
hot-plate before the appliance is switched
on.
∙
Ensure that the pot is clean and dry on
the outside. Do not use stain covered pots
/ saucepans.
∙
To prevent damage to the hot-plate, only
use pots / saucepans with
fl
at bottoms.
Most suitable are pots speci
fi
cally
designed for use on electric plates (see
picture I).
∙
Always make sure that the pot / saucepan
used is of at least the same diameter
as the plate; this minimises the loss of
heat and prevents the plate from being
damaged as a result of uneven heat
distribution.
Thermostat setting
MAX
: Pre-cooking and quick frying
4-5
: Regular cooking, frying
3-4
: Simmering
1-2
: Keeping warm
Set the thermostat knob to the ‘
MIN
’
position after use. Remove the plug from
the wall socket afterwards to ensure that the
appliance is completely disconnected from
the mains.
Indicator light
The indicator light stays on while the hot-
plate is heating up. It goes out once the
pre-set temperature has been reached.
General care and cleaning
∙
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
∙
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙
After use, a wet cloth may be used to
remove any spills from the plates.
∙
A special cleaning agent should be used
to treat the plate from time to time.
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol
must be disposed of separately
from your household waste, as
they contain valuable materials
which can be recycled. Proper disposal
protects the environment and human health.
Your local authority or retailer can provide
information on the matter.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of purchase.
Under this guarantee the manufacturer
undertakes to repair or replace any parts
found to be defective, providing the product
is returned to one of our authorised service
centres. This guarantee is only valid if the
appliance has been used in accordance with
the instructions, and provided that it has not
been modi
fi
ed, repaired or interfered with
by any unauthorised person, or damaged
through misuse.
