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How to use your electric hob
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ELECTRIC PLATES
1. Rapid plate Ø 145 mm
2. Normal plate Ø 180 mm
3. Normal plate Ø 145 mm
4. Rapid plate Ø 180 mm
CONTROL PANEL
5. Plate 1 control knob
6. Plate 2 control knob
7. Plate 3 control knob
8. Plate 4 control knob
9. Indicator lamp
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Important: Before using the hob for the first time, it is necessary to burn off the appliance to
dry off the plates and remove any protective coatings that may still be on the plates. To do
this, boil a saucepan of water on each plate for about 10 minutes. There may be a strong
odour and a light smoke visible during this process. This will cease when the process is
complete.
1. Make sure that all the controls are turned to zero.
2. Switch on the electricity.
3. Turn the knob for the ring you require. The element will become hotter as you select a
higher number. A little practice will help you to estimate the setting required for different
purposes.
4. Always use a flat bottomed saucepan which has a base as similar to the diameter of the
hotplate as possible. Ensure that the bottom of the pan you are using is dry (fig. 7).
5. Never switch the hotplate on without any saucepans on top. This will cause heat to travel
along the spillage tray causing the control panel to heat up and may also cause subsequent
damage to adjacent worktops.
