User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 6100K-DR-EURO

[. . . ] However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. Electrical Safety · The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel. · Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by approved service engineers. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local customer center or your dealer. [. . . ] · If sugar or a preparation with sugar comes into contact with the hot cooking zone and melts there it must be cleaned off immediately with a scraper while it is still hot. If it cools, the surface may be damaged when it is removed. · Keep all items and materials that can melt away from the ceramic glass surface, e. g. plastics, aluminium foil, or oven foils. If something of this nature should melt onto the ceramic glass surface, it must also be removed immediately using the scraper. 23 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. Plastics are marked as follows: · >PE< for polyethylene, as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. · >PS< for polystyrene foam, e. g. , as used for the padding materials. They are completely free of CFCs. Disposal of old appliances 1 Warning: Before disposing of old appliances please make them inoperable so that they cannot be the source of danger. To do this, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and remove the mains lead. To protect the environment, it is important that worn out appliances are disposed of in the correct manner. · The appliance must not be disposed of with household rubbish. · When cold, pan bases are normally bowed slightly inwards (concave). They should never be bowed outwards (convex). · If you wish to use special types of pan (e. g. a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc. ), please observe the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Energy saving tips You can save valuable energy by observing the following points: · Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone. · Dirty cooking zones and pan bases increase power consumption. · Whenever possible always position the lids firmly on pots and pans to cover completely. · Switch off the cooking zones before the end of the cooking time to use the residual heat such as to keep foods warm or for melting. · The base of the pan should be the same size as the cooking zone. · Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking times by up to 50%. 27 Settings for Cooking on the Rings The setting position required for cooking processes is dependent on the quality of the pots and on the type and amount of the food. Heat setting 9 Cooking method Examples Starting of cooking and roasting, cooking of large quantities of liquid, then switch-back to appropriate setting French fries, pan-cakes Fillet of pork and beef, steaks goulash Frying of meat, schnitzel, cutlets, meat-balls, sausages, liver, fish-fillet in deep fat, Frying eggs or chops Boiled potatoes, stews, soups, hot-pot, sauces in large quantities Simmering of vegetables, braising of meat, lightly cooking small amount of fruit with little liquid Simmering of rice and food with milk (sometimes stirring), Stewing of smaller amount of potatoes or vegetables, Warming up of prepared meal Omelette, fried eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Keeping warm a meal or small amount of hot-pot Melting of butter, chocolate, gelatine. Residual heat, OFF-position Parboiling Frying Quick frying Roasting Frying without crust Boiling Braising Simmering Stewing Gentle simmering 7-9 6-7 4-5 3-4 2-3 1-2 0 Melting 3 When heating up or frying, we recommend heat setting "9", and then continue cooking foods at an appropriate lower heat setting. 28 Cleaning and Care Hob 1 3 Important: Cleaning agents must not come into contact with the hot ceramic glass surface! [. . . ] If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres". ) Always prepare in advance for the discussion. This will make diagnosis of the problem easier and also make it easier to decide if a customer service visit is necessary: Please make a note of the following information as accurately as possible: · What form does the fault take?· Under what circumstances does the fault occur? [. . . ]