User manual CANDY PVD 646 N

[. . . ] We recommend you keep the instructions for installation and use for later reference, and before installing the hob, note its serial number below in case you need to get help from the after sales service. It is strongly recommended to keep children away from the cooking zones while they are in operation or when they are switched off, so long as the residual heat indicator is on, in order to prevent the risks of serious burns. ⷠWhen cooking with fats or oils, take care always to watch the cooking process as heated fats and oils can catch fire rapidly. After every use, some cleaning of the hob is necessary to prevent the build up of dirt and grease. [. . . ] Warning : The extra large highlight zone, will depending upon the dimensions of the cookware and/or the quantity of food being cooked provide even higher levels of performance. * The oval heating zone consists of two heating areas, a circular area with a complementary oval shaped section. To operate the oval section, simply turn the control knob to position 12 and then select a position from 1 to 12. The inner circle is activated when the knob is turned to any of the positions from 1 to 12. The outer ring will only be activated when the control is turned beyond 12 up to a power of 2200 W. Always use good quality cookware with perfectly flat and thick bases : using this type of cookware will prevent hot spots that cause food to stick. Ensure that the base of the pot or pan is dry : when filling pans with liquid or using one that has been stored in the refrigerator, ensure that the base of the pan is completely dry before placing it on the hob. Use pans whose diameter is wide enough to completely cover the surface unit : the size of the pan should be no smaller than the heating area. If it is slightly wider the energy will be used at its maximum efficiency. THE CHOICE OF COOKWARE - The following information will help you to choose cookware which will give good performance. The sandwich base combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminium or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution). Aluminium residues sometimes appear as scratches on the hob, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Good performance, but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. the residues can be removed , as long as the hob is cleaned immediately. Locate the sign corresponding to the cooking zone that you need: Each surface unit is regulated by a control knob which provides access to any power levels. ⷠIt is recommended that heat setting is at its highest until it has properly warmed up and then lower to the desired cooking setting. ⷠThe residual heat indicator lights up when the heat zone temperature reaches 60°C and above. It will stay on, even if the unit is switched off, until the surface has cooled down. It will switch off when the temperature of the heat zone falls below 60°C. ⷠTo switch off an heat zone, turn the corresponding knob back on the "0" setting. When you become familiar with using your hob you will be able to work out the settings which suit you best. After powering up the hob, wait some seconds to activate the electronic controls. [. . . ] A spill covers at least two buttons for more than 10 seconds; the hob switches to safety, and an audible beep sounds. The cooking zones stop automatically if they are left on for too long. The on-off cycles vary according to the required heat level: - low level: short operating time, - high level: long operating time. A technician should verify the fitting in compliance with the recommendations, page 8. [. . . ]