The different functions of the hob

Description of the heating elements

The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red in colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been turned on.

Combined halogen and electrical heating elements. The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element. This combination provides ideal heat distribution across the entire surface of the cooking area without compro- mising the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and heat, which means:

a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas burners;

an equally rapid elimination of the heat source. Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their operation is similar to that of other heating elements. Please refer to the table 1.

Table 1

Pos

Cooking zone setting

0

off

1

to melt butter or chocolate

2

to heat liquids

3

 

4

for creams and sauces

5

 

6

stews - blanquette - desserts

7

 

8

pasta - rice

9

 

10

steak - fish - omelette

11

 

12

fried food

The control knobs

Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12. The table 1 provides information on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corre- sponding, recommended uses.

The “ ON” indicator light (B)

This light comes on when one of the heating elements has been turned on.

Residual heat indicator light (D)

This light indicates that the temperature of one or more cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the ele- ments have been turned off. Some models come equipped with four such indicator lights, one for each of the four cooking areas.

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Hotpoint EC6011 - EC6014 manual Different functions of the hob

EC6011 - EC6014 specifications

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