Instructions for the User
8. USING THE HOB
8.1 Cooking zones
The appliance is equipped with 4 cooking zones having different diameters and powers. Their positions are clearly marked by rings and heating only occurs inside the diameters marked on the ceramic hob. The 4 cooking zones are of
The cooking zones marked with two concentric circles 
and a circle
+a fish zone 
are dual heating type: cooking is possible on the smaller diameter only, or on both diameters.
The 4 lights between the cooking zones come on when one or more cooking zones exceed 60° C and go out when the temperature drops below about 60°C.
When the hob is used for the first time, it should be heated to the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells.
For efficient operation without wasting energy, only pans suitable for cooking on electric appliances must be used:
•Pan bottoms must be very thick and perfectly flat, and they and the hob must be clean and dry.
•Never use cast iron or
•The diameter of the pan bottom must be the same as the diameter of the ring on the cooking zone; otherwise, energy will be wasted.
Take care not to spill sugar or sugar mixtures onto the hob when hot. Do not place materials or substances which might melt (plastic or aluminium foil) on the hob. If this should occur, to prevent damage to the hob's surface, switch it off immediately and remove the melted material with the scraper provided while the hob is still warm. If the ceramic hob is not cleaned immediately, residues may form which cannot be removed once the hob has cooled.
Important.
Keep a close eye on children because they are unlikely to see the residual heat warning lights. The cooking zones are still hot for some time after use, even if they are switched off.
Make sure that children never touch the hob.
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