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Danger of fire: Do not store items
on the cooking surface.
CAUTION: The cooking process
has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
WARNING: Unattended cooking
on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in a
fire.
Vitroceramic smooth top
Recommendations
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Use only pots with a solid level base. An
uneven base will prolong cooking time
and waste energy.
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Use pots with a base diameter slightly
larger than that of the thermal area. This
will ensure even heat distribution and
prevent spillage from dripping onto and
staining the hot zone.
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Always cover the pot with a lid. This will
conserve energy and minimize spillage.
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Save energy by switching the plate off 5
to 10 minutes before the end of a lengthy
cooking period. The Vitroceramic hob will
retain sufficient residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
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A pot with rough edges could cause
scratches if it were dragged across the
surface of the hob.
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Any spillage of sugar solution such as
jam, must be removed immediately. If
allowed to cool on the Vitroceramic it
could pit and damage the surface.
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Do not cover the Vitroceramic with
aluminium foil and do not use poor quality
aluminium pots. These will leave unsightly
deposits which in time, could adhere to
the Vitroceramic.
WARNING In the unlikely event of
sustaining accidental damage and cracking,
switch off the appliance at the mains to avoid
electric shock and have the panel replaced
before further use.
Plate controls—variable
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Select the heat level by turning the plate
control knob to the required setting.
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1= low , 3 = medium and 6 = high.
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The relevant pilot light will glow and
shortly thereafter the hot surface indicator
light on the hob will glow.
It will remain on
for 20 to 30 minutes after switch off. This
is a reminder that the hob surface is still
too hot to touch.
Caring for the Vitroceramic hob
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Vitroceramic is a tough, durable material,
which provides a functional and long
lasting cooking surface. To keep it looking
good, it needs to be treated with care and
cleaned regularly.
•
Wipe spillage off as soon as possible with
a damp cloth, preferably while the hob is
still warm.
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Clean the hob with a nylon pad and a
suitable smooth top cleaning solution,
which is available from all Defy Service
Centres. Remove calcium stains (yellow
stains) by applying a small amount of lime
remover such as vinegar or lemon juice.
Other suitable commercially available
products can also be used.
•
If necessary stubborn spills may be
removed using a blade scraper.
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Do not use metal scourers or coarse
abrasive powders as these could scratch
the Vitroceramic surface.
•
Regular cleaning after use will prevent dirt
build up and ensure that the hob remains
bright and attractive.
•
Wipe the hob surround with a damp hot
soapy cloth and dry.
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DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER.
