User manual CANDY PV I 640 C

[. . . ] If left, this is recooked when the hob is used and burns giving off smoke and unpleasant smells, not to mention the risks of fire propagation. Do not touch the heat zones during operation or for a while after use. ⷠNever cook food directly on the glass ceramic hob. Always place the pan in the centre of the unit that you are cooking on. [. . . ] Modifications to the design of the hob have not affected the capacity of the glass to withstand high temperatures, but they have improved controllability. With the "Sprinter" facility, reduced cooking times of up to 15% can be achieved, depending upon the method of cooking and the type of saucepans being used. The temperature rise of this surface unit is extremely rapid. It is suitable for frying meat, rapid boiling and intensive cooking where a hight temperature is required for a very short period of time. ⷠRadiant zone : it offers either rapid or slow rises in temperature and great stability in maintaining the required temperature. Using good quality cookware is critical for setting the best performance from your hob. Locate the sign corresponding to the cooking zone that you need. Initially we recommend that the heat zone be set at the highest position until such times as the contents of the saucepan have reached the required temperature, the heat can then be reduced to the required cooking setting. ⷠThe residual heat indicator light is illuminated when the hob surface temperature reaches 60 degrees or above. It will remain on even if the hob is switched off and will only go out when the hob surface has cooled down. ⷠTo switch off the hob, turn the knob to "0". It will stay on, even if the unit is switched off, until the surface has cooled down. It will switch off when the temperature of the heat zone falls below 60°C. ⷠTo switch off an heat zone, turn the corresponding knob back on the "0" setting. When you become familiar with using your hob you will be able to work out the settings which suit you best. 1 Very low To keep a dish hot, melt butter and chocolate. After powering up the hob, wait some seconds to activate the electronic controls. In each display zone the heat level is displayed and the control LED blinks. - After 20 seconds whithout use, the electronic control goes off and the starting operation has to be repeated. - Press the - or + button to select a heat level between 1 and 9. Hold down the + or - button and the heat level increases or decreases gradually. The control LED near the heat level must be displayed, it shows that the zone is live. [. . . ] Have a check made that the connection is done in compliance with the recommendations, page 8 for "PVK" model and 9 for "PVD" model. ⷠHobs with sensitive controls: a big spill or object covers at least two buttons, for at least 10 seconds. A spill covers at least two buttons for more than 10 seconds; the hob switches to safety, and an audible beep sounds. The cooking zones stop automatically if they are left on for too long. [. . . ]