Hotpoint Ariston CE6VE6(X) GR-HA - Manuel (Page 10)

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Using the glass ceramic hob
The control knobs for the hob electric hotplates
The cookers can be fitted with normal and rapid
electric hotplates in a variety of combinations (the
rapid hotplates can be distinguished from the rest by
the red boss in the centre of the same). To avoid any
heat loss and damage to the hotplates, we advise you
to use pans with a flat bottom, with a diameter which
matches that of the hotplate itself. The table contains
the different settings indicated on the knobs and the
use for which the hotplates are recommended.
Electric hotplate indicator light
This light comes on when any of the electrical hotplates
on a hob which features electric hotplates have been
turned on.
Description
The hobs have been provided with radiant electric
heaters. These heaters are incorporated under the
surface of the hob as zones which redden while they
are in use.
A.
Cooking area (A).
B. A lights which indicate whether the
corresponding heaters are at a temperature in excess
of 60° C; even if the hob/zone has been switched off.
Description of the heating elements
The radiant heating elements are composed of circular
heating elements. They only become red after being
turned on for 10-20 seconds.
Instructions for using the pyroceram top
To obtain the best results from your hob, there are
some basic rules to follow when cooking or preparing
food.
All types of pots and pans may be used on the
ceramic glass cooktop. However, the bottom surface
must be perfectly flat (see Fig. A). Naturally, the thicker
the bottom of the pot or pan, the more uniformly the
heat is distributed.
Fig. A
Make sure that the base of the pan completely covers
the cooking ring, so as to make full use of the heat
produced (Fig. B)
Fig. B
Always make sure that the pan base is always dry and
clean so as to guarantee proper contact as well as
longer-lasting pans and the long life-span of the hob.
Do not use the same pans which are used for cooking
on gas burners. The heat strength of gas burners may
deform the pan base and will not give the same results
if it is subsequently used on a glazed ceramic hob.
A A
B
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0 Off
1 Cooking vegetables, fish
2
Cooking potatoes (using steam) soups,
chickpeas, beans.
3
Continuing the cooking of large quantities
of food, minestrone
4 For roasting (average)
5 For roasting (above average)
6
For browning and reaching a boil in a
short time.