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Temperature control - Sol X
Using the elements
1
With the cooktop turned on, touch the corresponding element button in the touch controls
for the element you wish to cook on.
The red light will stop flashing and remain static, beside the element that is selected. (If no
element is selected within 5-10 seconds the cooktop will automatically turn off ).
2
Select the element temperature setting, using the arrows as required. The element is now
ready to cook on.
Note: the cooking suggestions in the ‘Temperature setting guide’ will vary due to the
types of pots you use and the quantities you need to cook. You will need to experiment with
the temperature settings to match the desired cooking results you want.
Different types of cooking utensils, like heavy based saucepans, will vary in cooking efficiency.
Turning an element off
1
Select the element you wish to turn off.
2
Check the red light is beside the corresponding element button. If the red light is not on,
touch the corresponding element button once.
3
Using the arrow button, touch both of the up and down arrows together. Or, using the arrow
button, scroll the element temperature setting down to
.
Note: to turn all of the elements off at once, touch the button
.
Temperature limiters
Temperature limiters are fitted to the elements to prevent the ceramic glass from overheating.
You will notice the limiters turn the elements on and off during cooking. On low temperature
settings this occurs more often than on higher temperature settings.
Hot surface indicator light
The hot surface indicator light is shown on the ceramic glass as . The light will glow
whenever an element is hot. After an element has been turned off, the hot surface indicator light
will continue to glow
until the element surface temperature is cool to touch.
Automatic timeout function
If you forget to turn an element off, the element will automatically turn off after a number of
hours. If the element is left unattended on a high temperature setting, the automatic timeout
function will occur sooner than if the element is left unattended at a lower temperature. This
timeout function ranges from 1.5 hours on setting 9, to 6 hours on setting 1.