User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 610DK-WR-GB

[. . . ] The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are observed. This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. . . . 1 3 2 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. [. . . ] · If sugar or a dish containing sugar comes into contact with a hot cooking zone and then melts, remove the soiling immediately whilst still hot using a scraper. If it cools, damage to the surface may occur on removal. · 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. · If you wish to use special types of pan (e. g. a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc. ), please observe the manufacturer's instructions. The bases could be irreparably damaged in the process and the glass ceramic cooking surface also damaged. 113 Operating Instructions 2 Disposal Disposing of Packaging Materials · All packaging can be recycled, sheet and hard foam parts are appropriately marked. Please dispose of packaging material and any old appliance with due regard to safety and the environment. 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 Council or Environmental Health Office. The base should be thick and as flat as possible. · Pans with aluminium or copper bases can leave metal discoloration on the glass ceramic surface that is very difficult or impossible to remove. · 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 the 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. [. . . ] Remove soiling by sliding the scraper. 3 You can obtain glass scrapers and ceramic glass cleaners from your specialist retailers. 120 Operating Instructions 1 Burnt on Soilage 0 1. Remove burnt on sugar, melted plastic, aluminium foil or other melted materials immediately, while the hob is still hot, using a glass scraper. 1 Important: When using the glass scraper on the hot cooking zone, there is a risk of burns!Clean the cooking surface as normal once it is cold. If the cooking zone has cooled down already prior to the soilage being removed, warm it up again for cleaning. [. . . ]