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Ceramic hotplates
The cooktop is made from ceramic glass, a tough, durable
material that withstands heating and cooling without
breaking. It is strong enough to hold the heaviest utensils.
However, it must be remembered that as it is GLASS, it may
break. Treat it accordingly! Should you have any questions
about the glass in your new appliance, please contact the
service centre by dialling 13 13 49.
The heating elements are concealed under the smooth
glass surface which has a pattern to show the location of
the elements. When cooking, turn the control to the
required setting. The hot surface warning light will
illuminate to indicate the switch is on.
The ceramic cooktop glass will retain heat for a period of time after the control is turned
off. This will be indicated by the hot surface warning light which will continue to glow
until the temperature drops below 60°C.
Note: If the ceramic glass is cracked switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
USING THE HOTPLATE
Hotplate Dos and Don’ts
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or aluminium foil under pots and pans.
• Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry, as damage to both pan and hotplate may result.
• Do not use the cooktop as extra bench space or as a cutting board.
• Do not allow children on or near the cooktop at any time.
• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop onto the adjacent benchtop. This
will cause scorching to the benchtop surface.
• Use pans with smooth, clean and dry bottoms to avoid scratching or burning residue
into the glass.
• Ensure the pan bottom is the same size as the working element.
• We do not recommend ceramic glass pans because they do not conduct heat well.
• Stainless steel or enamelled saucepans are best.
• Do not use pans with copper or aluminium bottoms because they can leave traces which
are difficult to remove from the glass.
• If buying new utensils select enamelled steel pans with 2-3mm thick bottoms or
stainless steel pans with sandwich bottoms 4-6mm
thick. The pan bottom should be flat, or
preferably, slightly concave at room temperature
so that it lies flat on the glass surface when hot.
• Do not use aluminium foil on the ceramic
hotplates.
• Do not use round bottom woks or similar utensils which could lead to overheating of
the hotplates and possible damage to the cooking surface.
• Use the stored heat in the hotplate by turning the control to off before the final few
minutes of cooking.
A flat or slightly
concave pan is
preferable for
ceramic hotplates.