Operation
Ceramic hob cooking zones
To switch on a cooking zone, turn the relevant control knob clockwise to the required heat setting.
The control knob is numbered 0 - 3 0 - OFF
3 - Maximum.
The hob has two types of cooking zones:
3 normal cooking zones (back left, back right and front right)
We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (3) for a short while to boost the cooking zone, and then adjusted to the required setting.
2 double circuit cooking zones (front left)
The front left cooking zone has two heating elements.
-To switch on the smaller circular cooking zone, turn the relevant control knob clockwise to the required heat setting.
-To switch on both heating elements, turn the control knob clockwise to maximum heat setting (3) then turn the knob further to nearly reach the "0" symbol. You will hear a "click" and the wider cooking zone will switch
on. Then turn back the knob to position 3 
and adjust it to the required heat setting.
Please be aware that the two heating elements will now operate together, giving a higher power output than a normal cooking zone.
Residual heat indicators
The hob is fitted with four residual heat indicators corresponding to each cooking zone. The corresponding indicator will remain on until the temperature falls below 30°C, even after the cooking zone is switched off.
When a cooking zone is switched on, a short buzzing may be heard. This is quite normal and does not affect the hob operation in any way.
Mains On Light
The mains on light will come on when any function (oven or hob) is selected.
Cooling fan
The cooling fan operates during cooking. Air is expelled through vents between the oven door and the control panel. The cooling fan may run on after the oven is switched off to keep the controls cool. This is quite normal.
The Safety Thermostat
This oven is provided with a safety thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of the main thermostat, and consequent
Control knob for normal cooking zone
Control knob for double circuit cooking zone
Suggestions for the correct setting of the cooking zones are given in the following table.
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Very Gentle | • | Simmering vegetables | ||
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Gentle | 1 | Simmering potatoes or soups | ||
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Slow | • | Boiling large quantities | ||
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Medium | 2 | Slow frying, making a sauce | ||
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High | • | Fast frying of meat or fish |
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Fast | 3 | Rapid heating up of fat or water | ||
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