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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
COOKING TIPS
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING
Keep the packaging material (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.
The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
and is marked with the recycling symbol .
Make sure that the hob is not damaged, broken,
cracked or scratched.
Ensure that the installation and electrical
connections are performed by a qualified
technician, following the manufacturers
instructions and in compliance with current
local safety regulations.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
Attention:
Before any maintenance on the appliance disconnect it from
the electrical power supply.
Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons or
lids on the surfaces of the hob as they can become hot.
The glass ceramic hob is mechanically resistant and can
withstand minor accidents, or improper use; however, if an
object falls on it and damages the surface, do not use the
hob. Disconnect it from the electrical power supply and call
the nearest After Sales Service.
Do not use the hob as a work surface.
When the hob is in use, the surfaces of the cooking zones may
heat up due to transfer of heat from foods being cooked to the
pot and subsequently to the glass.
To obtain the best cooking results, it is advisable to use flat-
bottomed metal pots and pans whose bottom diameter
corresponds to that of the induction cooking zones, so that
the magnetic sensor detects them. To check that pots and
pans are made of ferrous material, use a magnet. The
diameter of the pots and pans must correspond to the
diameter of the cooking zones.
When using pots and pans with a non-stick surface (such as
Teflon) without any oil or grease, pre-heat by setting to number
7
or 8.
Do not ever heat canned foods without first having
opened the can: they can explode! This warning also
applies to all other types of cooking surfaces.
Do not use aluminium foil for cooking and do not place food
wrapped in aluminium foil on the glass ceramic hob. Do not
place metal utensils on the hob.
Keep children away from the appliances when they are in use
and when its has just been switched off.
The appliances must be repaired or adjusted exclusively by a
qualified technician.
Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances
near the cooktop do not come into contact with hot parts.
Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there
is no pan in position.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food -
risk of fire.
Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic surface - risk of
scratches.
Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances on the cooktop.
If necessary, clean the cooktop immediately following the
care and maintenance instructions in this handbook.
If you have a cooktop with halogen cooking zones, avoid
looking straight at the lamps.
To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, do
not use:
-pots whose bottom is not perfectly flat;
-metal pots with enamelled bottom.
-when cooking is terminated, press button
Note
: the induction cooking zones will not turn on if the pots
and pans are not of the correct dimensions or cannot be
magnetically detected.
If a pot or pan is removed from the cooking zone, it will go off
and a U will be displayed.
The cooking zone will remain off until another pot or pan is
placed on it.
TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS:
Make sure to place the pot or pan in the centre of the cooking
zone outlined on the glass ceramic hob.
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COOKING TIPS
Position Suitable for the following type of cooking
5-9 To boil water, cook pasta, rice and soups.
7-8 To fry potatoes and meats (e.g. goulash).
7-8 To fry croquettes, fillet, sirloin, cordon bleu.
6-8 For beef steaks, chops, omelettes, meatballs, fish croquettes and
6-8 For grilled liver, eggs and pancakes.
5-7 For boiling potatoes and making stews.
4-7 For cooking vegetables and boiled meats.
4-7 To prepare rice pudding.
3-7 For boiling small amounts of potatoes and vegetables, for reheating
2-4 For cream based omelettes, eggs, hollandaise sauce, keeping food
H The residual heat light goes on automatically when the cooking zone
sautéing onions.
previously cooked foods.
warm, melting butter, chocolate or jelly.
is turned off (depending on the residual heat in the cooking zone).
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