Instructions for the user
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WARNING
When switching on the electric element for the
first time, or if the electric element has not been
used for a long time, to remove any humidity
from the insulating material it should be dried
out by placing the electric element on position 1
for 30 minutes.
To use correctly remember to:
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Switch the electric element only after having placed the pan on it.
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Use flat and thick bottomed pans.
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Never use pans which are smaller than the electric element.
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Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the electric element.
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When cooking with flammable oils and fats, never leave the
appliance.
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The electric elements will stay hot for a long time after use: do not
touch them or place any objects on them.
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If any dents appear in the electric element surface, switch it off
immediately and contact the nearest authorised servicing centre.
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Never place sheets of aluminium foil directly on the surface of the
hotplate.
9.5
Using a griddle plate
A few precautions are necessary if you wish to use a griddle plate:
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leave a gap of at least 160 mm between the edge of the griddle
plate and the side wall;
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if one of the burners close to the wooden rear wall is of triple flame
type, leave a gap of at least 160 mm between this wall and the
edge of the griddle plate;
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do not allow the burner flames to extend beyond the edge of the
griddle plate;
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operate the burners underneath the griddle plate for 10 minutes at
maximum power, then turn them down to the minimum setting.
Never use the griddle plate for more than 45 minutes.
