User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX DCH327X

[. . . ] 17 It is important to know how the hob works, for which reason we would ask you to read these instructions carefully before using it. Only then can we quarantee that "your new kitchen aid" will fully meet your expectations and requirements that you had when you chose your Zanussi system. Sincerely Zanussi 2 Important to know Service and repair may only be performed by the distributor, or by a service organization approved by the distributor. Only repair parts delivered by the distributor may be used. The hob unit is intended for ordinary household cooking purposes. [. . . ] From big to small circle: Turn the button back to "0". Switch on again and choose the wanted temperature. 6 Pilot light Pilot light is activated when either of the zones are turned on, and will remain on until the cooking zones are switched off. Residual-Heat indicator Each plate has a residual heat indicator which remains on as long as the temperature of the cooking zone exceeds 80°C, even if the cooking zone is switched off. 7 Maintenance and cleaning Use Proper Cooking Utensils Make the most of your new ceramictop hob unit by using proper utensils of a good quality. Only pots and pans which are expressly intended for use on ceramictop hob units may be used. Utensils must, as a minimum, cover the entire circle which represents a given burner. The underside, or bottom, of the utensil must form a flat, even surface. Ensure that both contact surfaces - the utensil as well as the hob unit's - are absolutly dry. Utensils with enamelled bottoms cause excessive wear on the decorative pattern of the ceramic surface. Utensils with painted bottoms must not be used, as the paint can be transferred to the ceramic surface, where it will stick permanently, causing a pocked surface. Utensils with aluminium bottoms can cause light spots on the ceramic surface. These can be removed with the cleaning agent supplied with the unit. Cleaning of the ceramic surface The ceramic surface must be cleaned each time that the unit has been in use. Use a clean cloth, which has been dipped in warm, soapy water 8 (use liqud AJAX or other diswashing liquid), and well wrung. All spills must be cleaned up immediately, while the burner is still warm. Use the cleaning agent supplied with the unit. Remove spots caused by utensils with aluminium bottoms, or burned grease, by polishing with the cleaning agent supplied with the unit. In extreme cases polishing may have to be repeated several times in order to remove the blemish entirely. After clean-up of any of the burners, the entire ceramic surface should be polished, using the cleaning agent supplied with the unit. Cleaning of borders and edges All borders and edges, including the front control panel, should be cleaned in the same manner, and with the same cleaning agent for example, liquid AJAX, as the ceramic surface. Never use scouring powder, scouring sponges, steel wool, or any other cleaning agent, which can scratch the ceramic surface. 9 Tips on the use of the ceramic hob unit Do not slide saucepans across the surface of the hob - always lift the pan when placing it on, or removing it from the ceramic surface. Wipe the bottom surface of the pots and pans with a clean dry cloth before placing them on the ceramic surface. This helps to reduce cleaning and prevents scratching the hob glass. Select the highest setting for the cooking zones until the food is brought to the boil, then reduce the setting. An uneven based saucepan may increase the electricity consumption by up to 50%. The saucepan should match the cooking zone or be slightly larger. [. . . ] Types of sugar Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally good flavour. Crystallization Crystallization may be caused if sugar is not completely dissolved before bringing the jam to the boil. Over boiling will affect the flavour, setting properties and colour of the jam. If a jam thermometer is available, boil the jam to 140°C. [. . . ]