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USING HOT PLATES
These plates are controlled by a switch with 6 settings (see Fig.19). The plates are turned on by turning the knob to the desired
position. The front panel of the appliance is etched with a mark indicating what plate corresponds to the knob. A light, which is
also installed on the control panel turns on, indicating that the plate is on.
How to use a hot plate:
When a hot plate is used for the first time or after a long period of inactivity, it is recommended to use it on position 1 for about
30 minutes to eliminate any humidity absorbed by the internal insulating material.
As example, we have included a table with the adjustments needed to ensure proper use of the hot plates.
WARNING: When a hot plate is used for the first time or after a long period of inactivity, it is necessary to use it on
position 1 for about 30 minutes to eliminate any humidity absorbed by the insulating material.
TABLE N°6
PLATE
POSSIBLE COOKING METHODS
0 Plate
off
1
To melt butter, chocolate, etc. - To heat small amounts of liquid
2
To heat larger quantities of liquid - To prepare creams and sauces that required extended cooking
3
To defrost foods, cook at boiling temperature
4
To cook roasts with delicate meat and fish
5
For meat roasts and steaks, for large pieces of boiled meat
6
To boil large quantities of water, for frying.
To ensure correct use, remember the following:
- Dry the bottom of the pot before placing it on the plate.
- Use pots with a flat and thick bottom (see Fig. 20).
- Never use pots that are smaller than the plate.
- Turn on the plate only after the pot has been placed on top.
- As soon as a crack appears on the surface of the hot plate, immediately turn off the appliance.
- If the appliance is equipped with a glass cover, it may break when heated.
- Turn off all the plates before closing the cover.
- After use, and to ensure good preservation, the plate should be treated with normal products for electric hot plates
that are available in the market so that the surface is always clean; this operation will prevent any corrosion (rust).
- After they are used, the plates remain hot for a long time; therefore, do not place the hands or other objects on the
plate to avoid burns.
- When using the burners, make sure that the handles of the pots are correctly positioned. Keep children away from the
appliance.
- When cooking foods with oil and fat, which are very flammable, the user should remain near the appliance.
WARNING: As soon as a crack appears on the surface of the hot plate, immediately turn off the appliance.
USING THE CERAMIC HOB
The working table has 5 cooking areas, which differ in power and diameter (Fig.21).
Positions are clearly indicated with screen-printed round areas (see description of the hobs).
The heating process comes inside these areas.
When a worktop hotplate is used for some time, the remaining surface remain hot; a red indicator in the worktop surface light
will indicate it.
To obtain best results, the bottom of the hob should be thick and flat.
The diameter of the bottom of the pot (or other container) should be as near as possible the diameter of the burner you are
using; using a smaller pot will cause waste of energy due to heat dispersion on the uncovered surface of the plate.
The hob surface and the bottom of the pot must be kept clean.
Following these recommendations will help you save energy.
CERAN HOT PLATE
TIPE OF PLATE
POWER
A) Ceramic electrical hot plate
left front 700/1700W
B) Ceramic electrical hot plate
left rear 1200W
D) Ceramic electrical hot plate
right rear 1100/2200W
E) Ceramic electrical hot plate
right front 1200W
C) Ceramic electrical hot plate
central 1400/2200W
Residual heat
Each cooking zone is equipped with a device which warns of residual heat (H). After any cooking zone is switched off,
a red
indication light may appear on the display. This warns that the cooking zone concerned is stili very hot. (Fig.22).
How to use the 5 electrical hot plate ceramic hob:
Each worktop cooking hotplate is controlled by an energy regulator
switch (for 1 or 2 circuit type hotplate).
These allow you
to select different power rates in continuous way from the lower position “0” (plate always “off”) to the higher position “3” (plate
always “on”; double circuit hotplates control switch (Fig. 23) allow to reach the full power rate of the related double circuit
hotplate by turning the related knob in 2
nd
circuit position for 1-2 sec. and the releasing it in pos.3 (Fig. 24).
Directions showing the hotplate and related control knob is indicated on the control panel of the appliance.
