Warning and Safety Instructions
When cooking or boiling in large pots or pans, ensure that there is a
minimum distance of 2" (50 mm) be- tween the pot and a
Make sure that there is a minimum distance of 5/8" (15 mm) between
the pot or pan and the control panel. Never place a pot on the control panel.
When using an electrical plug near the cooktop, care should be taken to ensure that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not fall into the flames.
Note that potential hazards may exist with overhead cabinets.
The wok/pan support and trivet (if supplied) heat up when the bur-
ners are in use. Do not touch them until they have cooled down. The use of oven gloves is recommended.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate
on the unit.
Never leave the unit unattended when cooking with oil or fat. Very
hot oil can cause a fire.
Allow sufficient time for the unit to cool before touching or exposing surface areas to flammable materials.
Always ensure that food is suffi- ciently cooked or reheated.
Many factors will affect the overall cook- ing time, including the size and amount of food, its temperature, changes to the recipe and the shape and size of cook- ing container.
Some foods may contain microorgan- isms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking, therefore when cook- ing or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, se- lect a longer cooking or reheating time.
It is essential to ensure that food has been evenly and sufficiently heated. To check that it is thoroughly cooked, turn or stir during cooking if
necessary.
If high settings are used, remain near the cooktop in case grease
should splatter or liquids boil over, which may cause smoking.
Never use damp potholders.
Use only suitable cookware for
cookware may break due to a sudden temperature change.
Avoid allowing liquids or foods con- taining salt to spill on to a stainless
steel cooktop. Should this happen, wipe up any spillages containing salt immediately, otherwise discoloration could occur.
Do not use the control panel as a resting place for pots and pans.
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