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Correct Use of the Cooktop
For lower gas consumption and better heating performance, use only flat bottom pots and pans of
suitable dimensions for the burners. Please refer to the table below. As soon as liquid comes to
boil, ensure that the flame is turned down to a level that keeps the liquid just boiling.
It is important that pots are placed centrally over the burners.
POT SIZE
Burner
Minimum Diameter
Maximum Diameter
Small (auxiliary)
80mm
160mm
Medium (semi-rapid)
120mm
200mm
Large (rapid)
180mm
220mm
Triple flame (wok)
220mm
260mm
Fish burner
310x140mm
380x230mm
Using the cooktop for the first time
Before cooking for the first time, the ceramic glass has to be cleaned. Remove any removable
labels and protective sheeting. Place a saucepan filled with water on each front hotplates, then
switch on high power for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, switch the front plates off, and
place a saucepan filled with cold water on each of the rear and central (if present) hotplates.
Switch them on high for at least 30 minutes.
This procedure is necessary in order to evaporate any protective oils and humidity that may have
been used during the manufacturing process and will enable the electronic control circuits to
operate properly.