4 . 2 O p e r a t i n g t h e h o t p l a t e s
Corresponding Cooking Values
1
2 1
3
4
1
s
1
e
Application
Warming SimmeringCook. ng-Frying-Boiiing
A rapid heating hotplate is denoted by a red spot in
the centre of the hotplate:
H o t p l a t e o p e r a t i n g k n o b s
The knobs for the hob can be rotated in either direction
to provide fully variable heat control. When any one
of the hotplates is on,
t h e r e d i n d i c a t o r i i g h t
o n t h e c o n t r o i p a n e i w i i i b e o n .
In order to switch the hotplate OFF turn the
corresponding knobtotheO
( z e r o )
position.
C h e c k
t h a t a i i t h e c o o k e r c o n t r o l s h a v e b e e n
s w i t c h e d o f f a f t e r u s e .
Adjust the hotplates to mid position (3) and leave on
for approximately 8 minutes in order to burn off the
protective coating on the hotplates. Do not place any
pans or other cooking utensil on the hotplates during
this process. Fumes will be emitted during the above
operation but this is quite normal.
G o o d Q u a l i t y P a n s
* Use only good quality pans having a stable bottom as shown below. This
results in the maximum use of energy.
Right Pan
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*
Use pans for the correct diameter only.
If the pan is too small energy is wasted.
* Do not place pans with wet bases or
pan lids particulary wet lids on the
hotplates damage could occur and safety
problem will be experienced.
Hotplate diameter
Suggested diameter
(mm)
of the pan (mm)
0 220mm
0 180 mm
0 145 mm
0 80 mm
220-240
180-200
150-170
80-100
f"
....
* D r y i n g t h e
h o t p l a t e s
( m a x 5 m i n )
* When cool;
* Clean off solid hotplates with a damp doth and a little domestic cleaning
cream. After cleaning, dry solid hotplates by switching on for a short time.
Apply a thin coat of cooking oil from to time.
* When wiping the hotplates with a damp doth follow the circular grooved
pattern on the hotplate.
