Data Sheet

OC32X compact ceramic cooktop
30cm, two high-speed zones
code OC32X
ID050809
FINISH
stainless steel trim
black ceramic plate
ACTUAL SIZE
288mmW x 510mmD x 50mmH
NB: height includes 45mm bench displacement
INSTALLATION
built-in hob
CAPACITY
two high-speed quick light elements —
1 x 1800 watt 180mm diameter
1 x 1200 watt 145mm diameter
THERMOSTAT
two controls, innitely variable
SAFETY
2 x residual heat indicators
power ON indicator
WARRANTY
two years parts and labour
COMPACT
Ideal for the small kitchen or as an auxiliary cooking zone in a
large, busier kitchen, this cooktop also only displaces 50mm
into benchtop allowing for installation underneath cupboard,
drawers, or even an oven or dishwasher.
HIGH-SPEED COOKING
With visible high heat in three seconds and full heat obtained in
only 7.12 seconds, economies are achieved by the time-saving
and efficient fast use of energy.
EDGE WEIGHTING
Improving cooking efficiency means improving the rate of
heat transference from the element to the cooking utensil.
Most utensils are made with a light bow in the centre so the
greatest contact with the ceramic surface is actually around
the perimeter of the utensil. Hence, Omega’s ribbon element
configuration ‘weights’ heat towards the edge of the zone, thus
providing the most efficient means of cooking.
MICROTHERM INSULATION
The element rests on a microtherm insulation bed which is
moulded to a corrosive-resistant metal dish. The sides of this
dish are further insulated by a bonded ceramic fibre wall. All
this insulation ensures that the energy (heat) created is not
dissipated or radiated outward and downward but vertically
to the ceramic cooking zone. The ceramic glass outside the
specified zone is safe to touch, provided an oversized utensil
has not externally transferred heat outside this zone.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Precise and sustainable temperature (thermostat) settings are
possible via the infinitely-variable controls. The edge weighting
and microtherm insulation have eliminated the widely varying
reheat power surges, thus ensuring very controllable, fast,
efficient cooking, whether it be vigorous boiling and stir frying,
or the gentlest of simmering.
RESIDUAL HEAT SAFETY
Centre, front are two indication circles: one alerts that power
is on, the other illuminates whenever one of the two cooking
zones registers a surface temperature at or above 60°C. This
visually prominent area helps ensure safety in the vicinity of the
cooktop.
LOW MAINTENANCE
This longest-of-wearing cooktop surface is maintained easily
with wipe-over cream cleansers and a non-abrasive cloth.
Ceramic glass conditioners are available. The control knobs
are easily removable for improved cleaning access and the
raised trim and gaskets around the control knob shafts should
contain any accidental spills and boilovers within the hob area
for easy sponging up, and protect the electrical componentry
below the ceramic surface.
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PLEASE NOTE: omega ceramic cooktops are highly-efficient cooking surfaces. They
are at their most efficient with flat-based cooking vessels. We recommend stainless
steel exterior based vessels — that is, the surface of the vessel making contact with
the ceramic surface be of stainless steel. This flat stainless steel surface will help
preserve the unblemished look of the ceramic surface and avoid scratching and
permanet marking. High-quality cast-iron based cooking vessels are also suitable.