4. USER INSTRUCTIONS

1.1.1 How to use the electric hotplates

The advantage of the hotplates is the ultra-fast cooking times.

The table of settings below is intended purely as an approximate guide.

 

POSITION

HEAT

TYPES OF COOKING POSSIBLE

 

 

 

INTENSITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

0

Off

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Low

Melting butter, chocolate, etc.

 

 

Heating small quantities of liquid.

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

4

Gentle

Heating larger quantities of liquid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Slow

Defrosting frozen foods and cooking stews at, or

 

 

just below, boiling temperature.

8

 

 

 

 

 

8

Medium

Food that has to be brought to the boil. Tender

 

 

 

 

meat grills or fish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Strong

Grilling meat, chops, steaks and cooking large

 

 

quantities of boiled food.

12

 

 

 

12

Vigorous

Bringing large quantities of water to the boil. Frying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the electricity mains before doing any cleaning.

HOB WITH CAST IRON HOTPLATES

To keep the surface shiny it is very important to wash it after use with warm soapy water then rinse it and dry it.

Clean only when the hob and hotplates are not hot and do not use metal scourers, abrasive powders or corrosive sprays. Any liquid splashed out of saucepans must be removed with a cloth.

Do not leave vinegar, coffee, milk, salty water, lemon juice or tomato juice in contact with the surfaces for long periods.

To preserve the hob in a good state, each electric hotplate must be cleaned after use with specific commercial products so that the surfaces are always clean and shiny. This is necessary to prevent oxidation (rust).

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Smeg SE035 How to use the electric hotplates, Position Heat Types of Cooking Possible Intensity, Cleaning and Maintenance