Zanussi ZXS 646 IT Using the hob correctly, Use of electric plates, Using the plates correctly

Using the hob correctly

To ensure maximum burner efficiency, it is strongly recommended that you use only pots and pans with a bottom fitting the size of the burner used, so that flame will not spread beyond the bottom of the vessel (fig. 2 -a).

It is also advisable, as soon as a liquid starts boiling, to turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.

Use only pans or pots with flat bottom.

Carefully supervise cookings with fats or oil, since these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-heated.

Use of electric plates

To switch on the plates, turn the relevant knob to the required position.

The plates are regulated by a 7 position switch: Position 0: off

Position 1: minimum disbursement of heat

Position 6: maximum disbursement of heat

The pilot light signals the connection of the electric plate.

It is important to note that the plate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a short while.

Using the plates correctly

When cooking by electric, saucepans should have a thick base and be perfectly flat in order to ensure total contact with the plate and, consequently, perfect conduction (Fig. 2-b).

Occasionally, saucepans have a thin bottom and these loose their shape over a period of time. In this manner two of the qualities of the electric plate are lost: the even distribution of heat and the saving of energy. Cooking time is also lengthier.

As regards the size of the saucepans: for best results, the plate and the saucepan should have the same diameter. The diameter of the saucepan may be slightly larger; a smaller diameter is not advised.

Never leave the plates on without a saucepan! Switch off the plate just before the end of cooking time. The heat accumulated by the plate will finish cooking the food and save energy.

When cooking with fats or oils maximum care must be taken as these can self-ignite when over-heated.

Rapid plates

The rapid plates are indicated by a red dot, and will heat up more quickly than a normal plate. As the red dots are painted on the plate, they may deteriorate during use and even disappear completely after a period of time.

This will not affect the performance of the hob.

It is important to note that the plate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a short while.

Burner	minimum	maximum
	diameter	diameter
Medium (semirapid)	120 mm.	220 mm.
Small (Auxiliary)	80 mm.	160 mm.

Fig. 2 - a

Fig. 2 - b

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