Use

1.Handles

2.Body of the appliance

3.Power light

4.Switch

5.Heating element

6.Thermostat knob

•Put the appliance on a stable, dry and heat resistant surface, near a power outlet.

•The thermostat knob must be on its minimum position (MIN), and the switch must be in off position. Make sure the it.

•Plug in the appliance.

•Before the first use, preheat the appliance for 10 minutes in order to fix the protective coating on the heating element. To do so, press the on/off switch. Its pilot light will come on, indicating that the appliance is switched on. Turn the thermostat knob to its maximum position (MAX). After 10 minutes, turn the thermostat knob to MIN and switch off the appliance to let it cool down. Your appliance is now ready for use.

•Always use flat-bottomed saucepans especially conceived for electric cooking plates. The saucepan base should ideally be of the same size as the cooking plate to avoid a waste of heat and energy.

•Press the on/off switch. Its pilot light will come on, indicating that the appliance is switched on.

•Turn the thermostat knob to the right until you reach the desired temperature setting. The heating element starts heating.

•Due to the cooking plates’ construction, residual heat will remain after switching off. This may be used to keep food warm for a short period.

•After use, turn the thermostat knob to "MIN" and unplug the appliance from electrical outlet.

4	USK EKP 2 - 080204