USER MANUAL
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OPERATING YOUR COOKTOP
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS
► The residual heat indicator is located above the control knobs.
► After a zone is switched off, the corresponding cooking zone residual heat indicator will illuminate. This means that
the temperature of the zone is over 50°C and is therefore still high enough to cause injury.
► The residual heat indicator will go out after the temperature of the zone falls below 50°C.
IMPORTANT!
The residual heat indicator will disappear if the mains supply to the product is cut.
Warning!
It is still possible to burn yourself on a cooktop zone, even when the residual heat indicator has gone
off. Always use caution when using the cooktop.
COOKTOP GUIDELINES
► The first few times the cooktop is used, it may give off a burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with
repeated use.
► The cooktop surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre and power.
► The positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked on the cooktop. The saucepans must be positioned
exactly on these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the same diametre as the cooking zone that they
are being used on.
► You should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can scratch the ceramic surface.
► Before use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean and dry.
► When cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of
the cooktop.
► This will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
► The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2–3 mm of enameled steel and 4–6 mm for stainless steel with
sandwich type bottoms.
► If these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan,
will spread to the cooktop, frame and surrounding cabinets.
► Preferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat.
► Always cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to reduce cooking times.
► Food or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the cooktop if it comes into contact with the ceramic cooktop
surface. Any spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not prevent the cooktop surface from
becoming damaged.
IMPORTANT!
The ceramic cooktop surface is tough; however it is not unbreakable and can be damaged especially if
pointed or hard objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
Warning!
Do not use the cooktop if the surface becomes broken or cracked. You should contact the Residentia
Group Support team immediately.
