Operation Manual

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Before the first use
Once the hob has been installed, it is important to
remove any protective material, which were put on in
the factory.
It is important to note that the plate may smoke a little
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for
the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear
after a few minutes.
Practical hints
When cooking by electric, saucepans should have a
thick base and be perfectly flat in order to ensure total
contact with the plate and, consequently, perfect
conduction (Fig. 1).
Occasionally, saucepans have a thin bottom and these
loose their shape over a period of time. In this manner
two of the qualities of the electric plate are lost: the
even distribution of heat and the saving of energy.
Cooking time is also lengthier. We therefore
recommend that you acquire a battery of kitchenware
specifically for use with electric plates. Furthermore,
these particular saucepans are easy to use and clean.
Recipients in heat-resistent glass (pyrex) or in oven-
proof pottery can be placed directly on the plates if their
instructions for use are followed.
As regards the size of the saucepans: for best results,
the plate and the saucepan should have the same
diameter. The diameter of the saucepan may be slightly
larger; a smaller diameter is not advised.
Never leave the plates on without a saucepan! Switch
off the plate just before the end of cooking time. The
heat accumulated by the plate will finish cooking the
food and save energy.
Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance
To ensure the long-life of the hob, we advise you to
clean it regularly. Naturally, before cleaning the plates,
allow them to cool.
Do not acquire the bad habit of wiping over the plates
with a damp cloth whilst they are still hot. Although they
will stand up to such teatment, fragments of the cloth
could remain. The plates and their bases can, however,
be cleaned occasionally using fine sandpaper.
The base of the plates in special steel will stay
impeccable if cleaned with hot water and vinigar. We
advise you to grease the surface of the plates from time
to time with a non-acid fat (cooking oil, sewing machine
oil or vaseline). Products for care and maintenance are
available commercially.
Hints and tips
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the control panel with a damp cloth, do not use
abrasive products. The knobs can be removed by lif-
ting to facilitate cleaning.
The enamelled part of the hob can be cleaned with
warm water and detergent.
Although the enamel will tollerate acids, we advise you
to quickly remove splashes of vinigar, lemon and all
acid substances.
Also immediately remove all residue of fat or other to
avoid any incrustation. If incrustations have formed
leave the crust immersed in hot water. Never use
metal brushes, knives or similar objects which could
scratch the enamel. Avoid using acid detergents.
Clean steel hobs with specific detergents.
Fig. 1