Instruction for Use

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POWER LEVEL TYPE OF COOKING
RECOMMENDED USE
Indicating cooking experience and habits
Max� heat
setting
P Fast heating
Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to a fast boil
(for water) or for rapidly heating cooking liquids�
14 ‑ 18
Frying, boiling
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep‑frozen products,
bringing liquids to the boil quickly�
Browning, sautéing,
boiling, grilling
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and grilling�
10 ‑ 14
Browning, cooking,
stewing, sautéing,
grilling
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling,
and preheating accessories�
Cooking, stewing,
sautéing, grilling,
cooking until creamy
Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling
(for longer periods)�
5 ‑ 9
Cooking, simmering,
thickening, creaming
Ideal for slower‑cook recipes (rice,sauces,roast, sh) with liquids
(e�g� water, wine, broth, milk), and for creaming pasta�
Ideal for slow‑cook recipes (quantities under 1 litre: rice, sauces,
roasts, sh) with liquids (e.g. water,wine,broth,milk).
1 ‑ 4
Melting, thawing
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing
small items�
Keeping food warm,
creaming risotto
Ideal for keeping small portions of just‑cooked food or serving
dishes warm and for creaming risotto�
Zero power Off ‑
Hob in stand‑by or off mode (possible end‑of‑cooking residual
heat, indicated by an “H”)�
Cooking table
Maintenance and cleaning
!
WARNING
• Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
• Before cleaning, make sure the cooking zones are switched off and that the
residual heat indicator (“H”) is not displayed.
Important:
• Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring pads as they may damage the glass�
• After each use, clean the hob (when it is cool) to remove any deposits and stains from food residue�
• Sugar or foods with a high sugar content can damage the hob and must be immediately removed�
• Salt, sugar and sand could scratch the glass surface�
• Use a soft cloth, absorbent kitchen paper or a special hob cleaner (follow the Manufacturer’s
instructions)�
• Spills of liquid in the cooking zones can cause the pots to move or vibrate�
• After cleaning the hob, dry thoroughly�
The hob has been treated with a nish that makes it easy to clean and keeps the surface shiny for a long
time�
To clean Kitchenaid hobs, follow these recommendations:
• Use a soft cloth (microbre is best) dampened with water or with everyday glass cleaning detergent.
• For best results, leave a wet cloth on the glass hob surface for a few minutes�