RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS
The hob also features no. 6 (six) warning lights which are connected to the corre- sponding plates.
When the temperature of a cooking plate is above 60°C, the relevant warning light will also light up to warn of heat on the surface of the hob.
This light also stay on after the cooking pla- te has been switched off to show that the hob surface is still hot.
This residual heat will lasts for a long time after the cooking plate has been switched off.
During this time you should avoid tou- ching the hob surface over the cooking area.
Please pay special attention to ensure that children are not allowed near the hob.
The light will switch off automatically as soon as the surface temperature of the co- oking plate falls below 60°C.
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Caution!
The cooking hob becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
COOKING HINTS
■■ To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when you switch the plate on.
After a short time you will set the control knob to the required position for the cooking.
■■ You should use pots and pans with flat bases (pans with the test mark for glass cera- mic hobs are available from specialist shops).
The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking plate (or be slightly bigger) to make the most of the energy.
■■ Since the cooking surface stays hot for a certain time after the plate has been switched off, you can switch it off 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the cooking.
The residual heat of the hob will complete the cooking. ■■ To save electricity, use pan lids whenever possible.
■■ Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans or containers.
■■ Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects. Do not use the glass ceramic surface as a work surface.
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