User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 31000M

[. . . ] He who thinks ecologically also acts accordingly . . . 62 Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions . . 71 Safety Instructions for the Installer . 71 Installation in the Kitchen Work Surface . [. . . ] · Please observe national and regional regulations, and the markings on the materials (material separation, waste collection, recycling depots). Information on disposal · The appliance must not be disposed of in the household rubbish. · You can obtain information about collection dates or public tips from your local refuse department or council. Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Cut off the mains cable. 66 Operating Instructions Appliance Description Cooking Surface Features 1 3 4 2 5 1 2/4 3/5 Oven Steam Outlet Hotplates ø 18. 0 cm Hotplates ø 14. 5 cm 67 Operating Instructions Usage, Tips Pans The better the pan, the better the results. · You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be as thick and flat as possible. · Do not use cast iron pans or pans with damaged bases that are rough or burred. Permanent scratching may occur when the pans are slid. When cold, pan bases are normally bowed slightly inwards (concave). They should under no circumstances be bowed outwards (convex). 2 Tips on Saving Energy You will save valuable energy if you observe the following tips: · Always place pans on the cooking zone before switching on. · Soiled cooking zones and pan bases increase electricity consumption. · If possible, always fit pans with a lid. · Switch off the cooking zones before the end of cooking to make use of the residual heat, e. g. · The pan base and cooking zone should be the same size. When purchasing pans pay attention to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often state the diameter of the top of the pan. · Cooking times are reduced by up to 50% when a pressure cooker is used. 68 Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care 3 Clean the hob after each use, when it is still warm to the touch or cold. By this means you will avoid spills becoming burnt on. 0 1. Remove heavy soiling with fine scouring sand or a scouring pad. 2. [. . . ] The plastic clip on the bracket must engage firmly in the rectangular cut-out provided. The brackets must not be inserted in the cut-outs in the middle of the lip on the protective casing X!· On tiled work surfaces, the joints in the area where the hob sits must be completely filled with grout. · Ensure that the seal is correctly seated in the frame and that it is seated against the work surface without leaving any gaps. [. . . ]