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inspected by specialised Technical Service personnel at least once every 4 years.
Note:
Any alteration or adjustment needed by the appliance should be made by aut- horised technical personnel.
Suggestions for using the
hotplates effectively
To ensure maximum performance whem using electric hotplates, follow these gui- delines:
*Use pans with a flat base, as the greater the surface contact between the pan and the hotplate, the greater will be the heat transmission. We recommend the use of heavy pans so that the base is more difficult to dent. The picture shows how pans with battered or dented bases have less surface contact.
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*Do not use pans with a diameter that is smaller than that of the hotplate, in order to avoid boiling foods spilling over onto the hotplates.
*Dry the bottom of your pans before put- ting them on the hotplates.
*When you are almost finished cooking, it is a good idea to set the hotplate to the minimum or to turn it off just before removing the pan, in order to make use of the energy that has been stored and to avoid the hotplate operating while it is empty.
NEVER USE ELECTRIC HOTPLATES WITHOUT A PAN.
Maintenance of the electric
hotplates (CG.1 3G 1P)
Disconnect the appliance from the electric mains before cleaning it.
The electric hotplates should be cleaned using soapy water and a
Do not clean the hotplates while they are still hot.
If liquids spill onto a hotplate, they should be quickly removed using a dry cloth. Never allow spills to burn on the hotplate, as the heat transmission will be signifi- cantly reduced.
After using the hotplate, it should be oiled so that the surface stays shiny and rusting is avoided.
Remember that the hotplate will have a longer life if moisture and excessive tem- peratures are avoided.
Cleaning and care
For best care of the glass, it should be cle- aned when it is cold, with suitable pro- ducts. It should be cleaned after each use, so that cleaning is easier and there is no
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