User manual SMEG SEC10

[. . . ] 36 3. 2 Your environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5. 1 Layout of the cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The cooking zones are of the HIGH-LIGHT type, they turn on after a few seconds and the heating is adjustable using the controls on the front panel. The cooking zones with two or three concentric circles allow double or triple heating: either within the small circle or on both circles. 5. 1 Layout of the cooking zones 30 cm 60 cm 70 cm 90 cm hobs without a frame 60 cm 70 cm 38 hobs with a frame Instructions for the user Zone Outside diameter (mm) 150 185 185 290 215 oval plate 200 Max power absorbed (W) * 1200 2000 1800 2700 2400 2200 2000 Inside diameter (mm) 124 150 148 170 - Max power absorbed (W) * 800 1950 1100 1400 - Middle diameter (mm) 216 - Max power absorbed (W) * 1050 - *power levels are indicative and can vary according to the settings made and the mains voltage. 5. 2 Power levels The power in the cooking zone can be adjusted to various levels. The table shows the levels suitable for various types of cooking. Power level Suitable for 0 OFF position U Dishwarming 1-2 Cooking small amounts of food (minimum power) 3-4 Normal cooking Cooking large quantities of food, roasting larger 5-6 portions 7 Roasting, slow frying with flour 8 Roasting 9-P Roasting / browning, cooking (maximum power) (on some models only) 5. 3 Advice on energy-saving Below you will find advice on how to use your hob effectively and economically. · The diameter of the base of the saucepan must correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone. · When buying a saucepan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of the base or the top of the container, as the top is almost always larger than the base. · When preparing dishes with long cooking times, you can save time and energy by using a pressure cooker, which also makes it possible to preserve the vitamins in the food. · Make sure that the pressure cooker contains enough liquid, as, if there is not enough and it overheats, this may cause damage to both the pressure cooker and the cooking zone. · If possible, always cover saucepans with a suitable lid. · Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy. 39 Instructions for the user 5. 4 Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use. The control lock must be deactivated in order to switch on the hob, see "6. 8 Control lock". 6. 4 Switching on a single hot plate After switching on the hob, press buttons symbol . and the display will show or or (depending on the model). This means that the to activate the required hot plate; the display will show Press symbol Press symbol hot plate is on at maximum power. to increase or decrease the required power level. If button Press the is pressed when the hot plate is at maximum power, the hot plate will switch off ( ). button again to switch on the hot plate. The selection will now be gradual from 1 to 9 or from 1 to P (on some models only). In position the hot plate cannot be switched on by pressing button . 6. 5 Switching on a double hot plate To start heating a double hot plate, after having set the maximum power level models only), press button has been fully activated. Press button If button or to increase or decrease the required power level. A lighted dot will appear adjacent to the power to indicate the hot plate is pressed when the hot plate is at maximum power, the hot plate will switch off ( 42 Instructions for the user 6. 6 Switching on a triple hot plate To start heating a triple hot plate, after having set the maximum power level models only), press button plate has been activated ( or (on some . A lighted dot will appear adjacent to the power to indicate the inside hot or ); press button or ). The dot adjacent to the power will flash ( Press button If button or to increase or decrease the required power level. ). is pressed when the hot plate is at maximum power, the hot plate will switch off ( 6. 7 Accelerator function This function can be used to reach the selected heating level more quickly. [. . . ] Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat resistant (T 90°C). Create an opening in the counter top with the dimensions shown in the figure, keeping a minimum distance of A from the rear edge. This appliance can be mounted against walls higher than the work surface on condition that a minimum distance of B be kept between the appliance and the wall as shown in the figure so as to avoid damage from overheating. Make sure there is a minimum distance of C mm between the hob and any shelf that may be installed directly above it. [. . . ]