Using your Range
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Although the cooktop surface is very strong, a heavy or sharp falling object (a salt shaker for example) might cause the surface to crack.
If you find a crack in the surface immediately disconnect the appliance from the supply and arrange for its repair.
Care should be taken that no water seeps into the appliance.
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The areas marked with two concentric circles have an inner and an outer element. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise to heat the whole area for larger pans - push in and turn it the other way (counter clockwise) to just heat the inner part for smaller pans.
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Never cook directly on the surface.
The kind of pan you use and the quantity of food affects the setting required. Higher settings are required for larger quantities of food.
Naturally, the surface must be washed after use in order to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.
Only scratches in the cooktop surface reported within 14 days of range installation are covered by the waranty. Scratches caused by usage are not covered.
When cooking on the cooktop you may see the cooktop area you are using switch off and on. This is caused by a safety device that limits the temperature of the cooktop. It is quite normal, especially when cooking at high temperatures. If it happens a lot with a particular pan however it may mean the pan is not suitable – perhaps too small or too uneven - for a electric cooktop.
Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Sugar spillage will permanently damage the cooktop and therefore must be cleaned off with care immediately. Never let sugar spillage cool before trying to remove it.
If sugar or foods with high sugar content, aluminum foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the cooktop surface remove them immediately from the hot cooking area using a scraper to avoid any possible damage to the surface. See ‘Cleaning your range’.
Never cut directly on the cooking surface.
Don’t cook directly on the cooktop surface i.e. without a pan or utensil
Don’t use the cooktop as a work surface
Don’t drag or slide utensils across the cooktop surface
Don’t place anything between the base of the pan and the cooktop surface (i.e. asbestos mats, aluminum foil, Wok stand)
Don’t leave utensils, foodstuffs or combustible items on the cooktop when it is not in use. (e.g. towels, fry pans containing oil)
Don’t place plastic or aluminum foil, or plastic containers on the cooktop
Don’t leave the cooktop zones switched on unless being used for cooking
Don’t place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating zones
Don’t place utensils partly covering a heating zone. Always place utensils centrally.
Never allow anyone to climb or stand on the cooktop
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