User manual BALAY 3EE700X

[. . . ] Overheated oil, butter or margarine Overheated oil or butter (margarine) can quickly ignite. Ensure that you keep a constant watch when cooking foods with oil or butter. In the event that the oil or butter catches fire, never use water to put it out. Put the fire out quickly by covering the pan with a cover or dish. [. . . ] Curved bases increase energy consumption. Place a ruler on the base of the pan, if there are no gaps, the base of the pan is completely flat. H The diameter of the base of the pan should fit the size of the hotplate. Check if the manufacturer has indicated the upper diameter of the pan. In general, this is greater than the diameter of the base of the pan. If the diameter of the pan does not fit the diameter of the hotplate, you are recommended to use a pan which is larger than the size of the hotplate, or else half the energy will be lost. H Choose pans which are the right size for the amount of food to be prepared. A large pan which is half full will consume a lot of energy. H Always centre the pan on the hotplate and always cover the pan with the matching lid. Cooking without using the lid quadruples energy consumption. This will save energy and will also help green vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals. 7 H During their cooking, food such as stews, soups, sauces or drinks may heat up too quickly without any indication, spilling out of the cookware. It is therefore advisable to heat this type of food gently, selecting a suitable power level and stirring the contents before and during cooking. Getting to know your appliance The operating instructions are valid for a range of cooking hobs. A general overview of the models is provided on page 2. The hotplates Hotplate Single hotplate l Double hotplate Switching on and off Ensure the pan is the right size. Switching on: turn the control fully anticlockwise, beyond heat setting 6. * Switching off: turn the control clockwise to the 0 setting. Switching on: turn the control fully anticlockwise, beyond heat setting 6. * Switching off: turn the control clockwise to the 0 setting. m Extended cooking zone * Turn the control clockwise to set the entire hotplate to a lower heat setting: 5, 4, 3, etc. Residual heat warning light The hob has a residual heat warning light S for each hotplate to show those which are still hot. Avoid touching the hotplate when this indicator is shown. Although the hob is switched off, the warning light S will stay lit while the hotplate is hot. The residual heat warning light will not come back on after a power cut. [. . . ] Clean the surface of the cooking hob with the blade. Do not use the scraper cover to clean the surface of the cooking hob as this could scratch the surface. d Care The blade is very sharp. Protect the blade when it is not in use. Replace the blade immediately when it shows signs of imperfections. [. . . ]