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Description of the heating elements
The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red in
colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been turned on.
Combined halogen and electrical heating elements. The
cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up of two
halogen lamps and a circular heating element.
This combination provides ideal heat distribution across the
entire surface of the cooking area without compromising
the advantages of the halogen lamps.
The main characteristic of halogen lamps is that they pro-
duce an instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light
and heat, which means:
• a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas
burners;
• an equally rapid elimination of the heat source.
Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their operation
is analogous to that of other heating elements. Please refer
to the table 1.
Table 1
Setting Automatic plate
0 Off
1 For melting butter, chocolate
2
For heating liquids
3
4
For creams and sauces
5
6
For cooking at boiling temperature
7
8
For roasts
9
10
For big boiled dishes
11
12 For frjing
Instructions on how to use the ceramic glass
cooktop
To obtain the best results with the ceramic glass cooktop,
several fundamental rules should be followed while
cooking or preparing food.
• Use cookware with a flat bottom to make certain that
the pot sets properly on the cooking area.
• Use cookware with a diameter large enough to
completely cover the cooking plate in order to utilise
all of the heat produced by the heating element.
• Make sure that the bottom of the cookware is always
clean and dry to provide good contact between the
cooking surface and the cookware. This will also
increase the life of the cooktops and cookware.
• Do not use cookware which has been used with gas
burners. The concentrated heat produced by gas
burners can deform the bottom of the cookware. As a
result, it is impossible to obtain the results desired when
this type of cookware is used on a ceramic glass
cooktop.
• Never leave a heating on element unless cookware is
placed on the element because the cookware will
become very hot in a short period of time and this may
damage the heating elements.
• Keep in mind that the cooking area remains hot for at
least a half an hour after the appliance has been turned
off. Make sure that you do not inadvertently place
containers or objects on the cooking area while it is
still hot.
• Do not turn the heating elements on if there are plastic
objects or aluminium foil on the cooktop.
• Do not get too close to the cooking areas when they
are hot.
• The ceramic glass used to make the cooktop is very
durable. However, should it crack, do not use the
cooktop and disconnect it from the power supply.
• Instructions for using the appliance the first time:
The glue used for the seals may leave grease residues
on the glass during storage. We recommend that these
residues be removed with a non-abrasive cleaning
product before the appliance is used. During the first
few hours of use, you may detect the odour of rubber.
However, this will disappear quickly.
• The top made of ceramic glass is resistant to sudden
temperature changes and shocks. However, if it is
struck with pointed utensils or objects such as cutting
knives, it may crack or break. If this occurs, disconnect
the appliance immediately from the power supply and
contact an authorised service centre.
The different functions of the hob
B
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A
A
A
A
C
ACooking areas
B Controls zone
C Residual heat indicator light
Description of the cooktop