User manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
Switching the electric plates on
The cookers can be tted with two different types of
electric plate: normal and fast heating (indicated with a
red label). The hotplates are controlled by a 6-position
switch They are switched on by turning the knob to the
required position. A red coloured warning light signals
that the plates are on.
The rapid hotplates offer the advantage of ultra-rapid
cooking.
NOTE
Before using the hotplate for the rst time or if it has
not been used for a long period, the hotplate control
knob must be set at the no. 1 position for 30 minutes,
in order to eliminate possible humidity absorbed by the
insulating material.
How to save energy
To obtain maximum performance with minimum energy
consumption, follow the instructions below:
• Switch on the power only after placing the pan
onto the hotplate.
• Use pans with a at, thick base . Bases which are
not at prolong cooking times.
• Use pans with lids.
• Do not use pans with a diameter smaller than the
diameter of the hotplates. When purchasing pans,
be aware that often the manufacturer indicates
the largest diameter of the pan, which is usually
greater than the diameter of the base.
• Dry the base of the pan before placing it onto the
hotplate.
• During cooking, always remove any liquids that
overow from the pans using a sponge.
• If the cooking time exceeds 40 minutes, the
hotplate may be turned off 5 - 10 minutes before
the end of the cooking time to make use of the
residual heat.
• A table for the use of the hotplates is given below,
purely as an indication:
Table
Position of knobs
Heat
intensity
Possible cooking processes
0 Off
1 Low To dissolve butter, chocolate, etc. To heat small amounts of liquid.
2 Moderate To heat greater quantities of liquid.
3 Slow Thawing frozen food and preparing stews, boiling or simmering.
4 Medium Bringing foods to boiling point. For delicate roasts and sh.
5 Strong For roasts, chops and steaks. For large amounts of boiled meat.
6 Hot Bringing large amounts of water to the boil. Frying.
GOOD QUALITY
FLAT BASE
CONVEX
BASE
CONCAVE
BASE
TOO
SMALL
TOO
LARGE
NO PAN
ELEMENT