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4. USE OF THE COOKTOP
4.1 Cooking zone
The appliance features 5 cooking zones of different diameter and power. Their
position is clearly indicated by circles and the heat given off is defined by the
markings on the glass surface.
The 5 cooking zones are of the HIGH-LIGHT type and start working few seconds after being activated.
The heating intensity can be adjusted by turning the knobs located on the front panel from a minimum
setting of 1 to a maximum setting of 9.
The cooking zones marked by two concentric circles ( ) and by a circle + fish-kettle ( ) feature double
heating either within the inner circle or both circles.
The five signal lamps located between the cooking zones come on when the temperature of
one or more of the heating zones exceeds 140°F. The lamps go off upon temperature dropping
to below approximately 140°F.
NOTE: When using for the first time, it is advisable to heat up the cooking hob to its maximum
temperature for enough time so as to burn off any possible oily manufacturing residues, the smell of
which could otherwise be absorbed by the food.
For best results and energy saving, only use pans suitable for electric cooking:
- The bottom of the pans must be very thick and perfectly flat. Make sure that the
pans and the cooktop are perfectly clean and dry before starting to cook.
- To avoid scratching the cooktop, never use cast-iron pans or pans with a rough
bottom.
- To avoid waste of energy, make sure that the diameter of the pan is the same the
same than the circle marked on the cooking hob.
NOTE: Take care not to spill sugar or sweet mixtures on to the cooking hob when
hot. Never place materials or substances which may melt (plastic or aluminium
foil) on to the cooking hob.
In the event, promptly switch off and remove the melted material with the scraper
provided while the top is still warm to prevent it from being damaged.
Failure to instantly clean the glazed ceramic hob could lead to encrustations
which are impossible to remove once the hob has cooled down.
The ceramic cooktop remains hot for a period after being switched off. The residual heat lights indicate
when the hob is still warm. These lights are out of sight to children.
Make sure that children never touch the cooking hob.