Operation Manual

Instructions for use, mounting and connection
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Ceramic-glass cooktop
Ceramic-glass cooktop is equipped with four hotplates
designed as cooking zones. The surface of the hob is flat,
without any edges for eventual gathering of dirt. Cookware may
easily be moved about along the hob surface.
• Hotplates quickly reach the selected heating power while the
adjacent area around the hotplates remains cool.
• The cooktop is resistant to temperature changes.
• The cooktop is also impact resistant. Cookware may be
placed upon the surface rather firmly without any
consequences.
• Avoid using the hob as a working surface. Sharp objects
may produce scratches.
• Never attempt to prepare food in aluminum or plastic
cookware. Never place any plastic objects or aluminum foil
upon the hot cooking hob.
• Avoid making coffee in traditional Turkish coffee kettle since
the diameter of the bottom is too small and the hotplate may
be damaged.
CAUTION !
• Never use cracked or broken ceramic-glass cooking hob.
Sharp edged objects, falling upon the surface of the hob
may cause cracking. The consequences may be visible
immediately or only after a while. In case any visible cracks
are observed cut the power supply immediately.
• In case sugar or other heavily sweetened substance is
spilled on the hotplate, wipe it immediately and remove the
sugar residues with a scraper although the cooking zone is
still hot, otherwise the hotplate may be damaged.
• Avoid cleaning the cooktop while the cooking zones are still
hot, as you may damage the hob.
Cookware
Use only high quality cookware with flat and firm bottom.
• Position the pot at the center of the hotplate during cooking.
• When using the fireproof and temperature resistant glass
cookware observe the instructions of the producer.
• If the pressure cooker is used to prepare food, have it under
constant control throughout the cooking until proper pressure
has been obtained. In such cases start the cooking at
maximum power of the hotplate, and reduce the power
subsequently according to the instructions of the producer.
• When using high radiation (bright metal surface) crockery, or
thick bottom dishes for preparing food on the glass ceramic
hob, the period of reaching the boiling point may be
prolonged for certain time (up to 10 minutes). Consequently,
if you need to boil considerable amount of liquid, it is
recommended to use the dark, flat bottom pot.
The cooking zone may be damaged:
• if it is left in operation without any cookware being placed on
top, or if covered with empty cookware;
• if improper cookware is used: unevenly flat bottom or small
diameter (traditional Turkish coffee kettle).
• the use of terra-cotta (clay) cookware is likely to produce
scratches upon the ceramic-glass surface.
• Before placing any cookware upon the cooktop thoroughly
wipe the bottom dry, thereby improving the heat conduction
and protecting the hotplate from damage.
Energy saving tips
• The inside bottom of the cookware should be slightly
concave for optimum heat transfer.
• Diameter of the cookware bottom should always match the
diameter of the hotplate. If the pot is too small it may cause
loss of energy and damage the hotplate.
• Whenever possible use the cookware lid to cover the pot.
• The size of the cookware should fit the quantity of food to be
prepared. Cooking small quantities of food in large pots
results in the loss of energy.
• Food requiring long preparation should be cooked in the
pressure cooker.
• Vegetables should be cooked in small quantities of water.
This speeds up the cooking time, especially if the pot is
properly covered. Reduce the cooking power when the
boiling point is reached.
• Switch the hotplate off 5 to 10 minutes prior the end of
cooking.