User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EHL6610K W38

[. . . ] The following symbols are used in the text: 1 3 2 Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety. Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. Information and practical tips Environmental information 1. These numbers indicate step by step how to use the appliance. [. . . ] If something of this nature should melt onto the ceramic glass surface, it must also be removed immediately using the scraper. 24 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging material · All parts of the packaging can be fully recycled; foil and expanded polyurethane parts are appropriately identified. Please dispose of packaging material and, if appropriate, your old appliance properly. · Please follow the national and regional regulations and material identification (material separation, refuse collection, waste disposal sites). Information on disposal · The appliance must not be disposed of with household rubbish. · You can obtain information about collection dates or public refuse disposal sites from your local refuse department or council. Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove the mains lead. 25 The Key Features of Your Appliance · Ceramic glass cooking surface: The appliance has a ceramic glass cooking surface and 4 rapid response cooking zones. The particularly powerful radiant heater elements significantly shorten the amount of time taken for the zones to heat up. · Cleaning: The advantage of the glass ceramic cooking surface is its easy cleaning. The smooth surface is easy to keep clean (see section: "Cleaning and care"). · Double-ring cooking zone: The cooking surface possesses a double-ring cooking zone. · 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%. 29 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. Switch position 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 9 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. 30 Cleaning and Care Hob 1 Important: Cleaning agents must not come into contact with the hot ceramic glass surface!All cleaning agents must be removed with plenty of clean water after cleaning because they can have a caustic effect when the rings are next heated!Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as grill or oven sprays, coarse scourers or abrasive pan cleaners. Clean the ceramic glass surface after each use when it is warm to the touch or cold. [. . . ] However, they do not impair the function of the hob. 3 Hob Frame 1 Important!· EN 55014-2 / VDE 0875 part 14-2 · EN 55014 / VDE 0875 part 14/1999-10 · EN 61000-3-2 / VDE 0838 part 2 · EN 61000-3-3 / VDE 0838 part 3 relating to basic requirements for electro-magnetic compatibility protection (EMC). This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: · 93/68/EWG CE Labelling Directive · 73/23/EWG dated 19. 02. 1973 (Low Voltage Directive) including Amending Directive 90/683/EWG · 89/336/EWG dated 03. /05. 1989 (EMC Directive including Amending Directive 92/31/EWG). ; 35 1 Safety Instructions for the Installer · A device must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm. Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. [. . . ]