User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 6000K-WAD1EURO

[. . . ] · In the event of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits), the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electrical supply, to prevent the possibility of an electric shock. · Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by trained registered service engineers. 18 Safety during use · Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic. · There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly. · Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the appliance or hot cookware. [. . . ] · Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware. 19 Description of the Appliance Cooking surface layout Singlecooking zone Single cooking zone 1200W 1800W Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Single cooking zone 1800W Residual heat indicator Singlecooking zone 1200W Assignment of control knobs 20 Control Knobs The cooking power can be set anywhere between level 1 and 9. 1 9 0 lowest power highest power Off position Residual heat indicator 1 2 The residual heat indicator lights up, as soon as the corresponding cooking zone is hot. After being switched off, the cooking zones need some time to cool down. Residual heat can be used for melting and keeping food warm. 21 Operating the appliance 3 When a cooking zone is switched on, it may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all ceramic glass cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance. Setting the heat setting Heat setting To increase Ring control knob turn clockwise Knob setting 1-9 To reduce switch off turn anti-clockwise 0 9-1 1. When boiling water/searing food, select a high heat setting. As soon as steam forms or the fat or oil is hot, set a lower heat setting. To end the cooking process, turn to the Off position. 22 Tips on Cooking and Frying 3 Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. Cookware · You can recognise good cookware from the bottoms of the pans. The bottom should be as thick and flat as possible. · Cookware made of enamelled steel or with aluminium or copper bottoms can leave discolorations on the glass ceramic surface which are difficult or impossible to remove. Energy saving 2 2 2 2 Always place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on. Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. Considerable danger to the user may result from improper repairs. If the appliance has been wrongly operated, the visit from the customer service technician or dealer may not take place free of charge, even during the warranty period. Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e. g. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance 2 26 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. W Installation Instructions Safety instructions The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc. ) Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be observed. A protective floor must be installed under the appliance. [. . . ] · Make electrical mains terminal free of voltage. · Observe electrical safety rules. · Ensure anti-shock protection through correct installation by a qualified electrician. · The appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician. [. . . ]