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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Conventional electric/glass-ceramic Specific recommendations for glass-
cooktopceramic cooktops
? Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking ? With the fast boiling function, only use
zones when there is no pan in position.stainless steel pans with double layer
bottoms.
? The cooktop features different size hotplates/
cooking zones. Use pans whose base ? If the glass ceramic surface should break or
diameter is the same as or slightly largcer than rack due to violent impact (falling objects,
the diameter of the hotplate/cooking zone.etc.) do not use it and call After Sales Service
? To avoid permanently damaging the immediately.
glass-ceramic top, do not use:? Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil,
- Pots with bottoms that are not plastic containers or cloths on the hot
perfectly flat.cooking zones.
- Metal pots with enamelled bottom.? Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic
? Do not use the cooktop as a worksurfaces or a urface - risk of scratches.
support surface.? If your hob is provided with halogen lamps,
? Do not leave the appliance unattended when we recommend that you do not stare at them
frying food - risk of fire.during the operation.
? Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances
on the cooktop. If necessary, clean the
cooktop carefully following the care and
maintenance instructions in this handbook.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
? Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is
equal to that of the cooking zone or slightly
larger.
? Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
? If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking.
? Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little NO!
water in order to cut down cooking time.
? A pressure cooker allows you to save even
more energy and time.
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