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GLASS CERAMIC COOKTOP
ADVICE FOR SAFE USE OF
THE COOKTOP
– Before switching on make sure that
you have the correct knob for the hotplate chosen. It is advisable to put the
pan on the hotplate before switching
on and to take it away after switching
off.
– Use cookware with flat and even bot-
toms (be careful when using cast iron
vessels). Uneven bottoms can scratch
the glass ceramic surfaces. Be careful
that the bottom is clean and dry.
– Make sure that the handles of cook-
ware do not stick out over the edge of
the cooker, to avoid them being
knocked over by accident. This also
makes it more difficult for children to
reach the cooking vessels.
– Do not lean over the cooking zones
when they are switched on.
– Do not leave objects of any type on
the surfaces made of ceramic, glass
or similar fragile material.
– Do not drop heavy or sharp objects
on the glass ceramic cooktop. If the
surface is broken or damaged unplug
the cooktop and contact the aftersales service.
– Do not put aluminium foil or plastic
objects on the cooking zones when
they are hot.
– Remember that the cooking zones
remain hot for some time after they
are switched off (about 30 min.).
– Follow the cleaning instructions care-
fully.
– If the cooktop has halogen lamps, do
not stare at them.
– If you note a crack in the cooktop,
switch the appliance off immediately
and call the After-Sales Service.
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
LIGHTS
When the cooking zone temperature is
higher than 60°C, the corresponding indicator light comes on to signal that the zone is
hot.
This light remains on even after the cooking
zone has been switched off, to signal that
the zone itself is still hot.
The cooking zones remain hot for some
time after they are switched off. During this
time do not touch the cooking zone and
make sure that children do not touch them.
The light goes out automatically when the
cooking zone temperature drops below
60°C.
TIPS FOR QUICK AND
CORRECT COOKING:
– To shorten the cooking time, when
switching on the cooktop turn the knob to
maximum. After a short time, turn the
knob to the position required for cooking.
– Use flat-bottomed cookware.
For best energy use the bottom of the
pan should be of the same diameter as
(or slightly larger than) the cooking zone.
– As the cooking zone remains hot for some
time after the cooktop is switched off,
turn the zone off a few minutes before the
end of cooking. The residual heat will
complete the cooking.
Do not scratch the cooktop with
cutting or sharp objects.
Do not use the glass ceramic cooktop as a work surface.