Smeg CA61VM, Руководство пользователя

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Instructions for the user
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6.5 Switching on the electric plate
6.5.1 Switching on electric plates
Some models have plates with different diameters. These are controlled by a selector; to switch
them on, turn the knob to the desired position. There is a diagram serigraphed on the front panel
above each knob showing which plate each knob refers to. A red indicator light signals that the
plates have been switched on.
6.5.2 How to use the electric plates
The rapid plates offer the benefit of ultra-rapid cooking. For illustrative purposes only, a regulation
table for the plates is included.
RAPID PLATES HEAT INTENSITY POSSIBLE TYPES OF COOKING
0 Off -
1 Dim To melt butter, chocolate etc.
To heat up small amounts of liquid.
2 Soft To heat up larger amounts of liquid.
3 Slow To thaw frozen foods and to prepare stews, cook
at boiling point or just below it.
4 Medium To cook foods that have to be brought to the boil;
for delicate meat roasts and fish.
Strong For roasts, chops, steaks and large-scale boiling.
5
To boil large quantities of water, to fry.
6 High
PRECAUTIONS
When the plate is switched on for the first time or if it has not been used for a
long time, you must first eliminate any humidity that may have been absorbed
by the insulating coating; to dry it out, leave the plate on for 30 minutes at
position 1 on the selector knob.
For correct use remember:
Only switch on the plate after you have positioned the pan on top of it.
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Use pans with a smooth bottom and a thick base.
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Never use pans that are smaller than the plate.
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Dry the bottom of the pan before putting it down on the plate.
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After use, to keep it in good condition and make sure that the surface is
always clean and shiny, the electric plate must be treated with the
appropriate products that can be bought from shops. This necessary
operation avoids any oxidation (rust).
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When cooking food with oil or fat, which are highly flammable, never leave
the appliance unattended.
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Even after use the plates stay hot for a long time: to avoid getting burned,
do not place your hand or other objects on top of them.
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Before switching on the electric plates, lift the glass cooker lid; before
closing it again, turn off all the plates and wait for them to cool down.
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As soon as you notice a crack on the surface of the plates, immediately
disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and contact the nearest
authorised technical assistance centre.