Control set to | Power | |
Hotplate Ø 145 | ||
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0 | Switched off | |
1 | 135 W. | |
2 | 165 W. | |
3 | 250 W. | |
4 | 500 W. | |
5 | 750 W. | |
6 | 1500 W. |
The Ø 145 mm 1500 W hotplate (the one with the red dot) heats up rapidly and achieves its maximum during around the first five minutes, after which its power decreases to 750 W, at which point the temperature becomes constant.
When first connecting, or if the hotplate has not been used for some time, the moisture absorbed by the insulation needs to be eliminated. To carry out this drying process, turn the hotplate on - with no pan on it - for five minutes at switch position 2. The smell and smoke that are emitted, while unpleasant, present no risk, and you should assist ventilation by opening doors and windows to let the outside air in.
Suggestions for effective use of the electric hotplates
To ensure maximum performance from your hob, follow these guidelines:
*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. (see fig.8)
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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 the electric hotplate without a pan on it.
Cleaning and care
of the hotplates
*Disconnect the appliance from the elec- tric mains before cleaning it.
*Do not use cleaning products that can harm aluminium, such as soda, acids, etc.
*The electric hotplates should be cleaned using soapy water and a
scourer. If, after’ cooking,’ you notice that the hotplate s or hob s stainless steel rim are yellowing slightly, you can counter this by using lemon, vinegar, dilute amo- nia or any product containing dilute amonia.
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