User manual LYNX 4EP611C

[. . . ] Use of this appliance without an earth connection or incorrectly installed can cause serious injuries (injuries or electrocution), although this is very rare The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for any inappropriate use or for any injury caused by incorrect electrical installation. Electrical connection or installation Safety precautions Overheated oil and fat This appliance is intended only for domestic use. Overheated oil or fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave heating oil or fat unsupervised. Should the oil ignite, do not try to put it out by pouring water on it. Cover the pan with a lid or plate immediately. [. . . ] Sugar and food with a high sugar content damage the hob. Remove food spills immediately with a glass scraper. Caution The glass scraper has a sharp blade. Salt, sugar and sand Hard and pointed objects Food spills 6 Foil and plastic Examples of possible damage Aluminium foil or plastic containers melt on hot hobs. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob. The following damage does not affect the performance or strength of your hob. Presence of stains Formed by spilled or melted sugar or food with a high sugar content. Scratches Due to salt, sugar, grains of sand or irregularities in the base of the saucepans. Colour loss A colour change to a metallic shade due to wear by hobs or from the use of inappropriate cleaning prod ucts. Decorative colour loss Grinding decoration due to the use of inappropriate cleaning products. The various types of damage mentioned above are caused by the incorrect use of the appliance, and therefore they are not covered by the warranty, as they are not technical problems relating to the appliance. 7 Familiarising yourself with the appliance This section describes the control panels, hotplates and displays. The instruction manual applies to various hobs. On page 2 you will find an overview of models with dimensions. The control panel Indications of hotplate Controls for selection of hotplate and heat setting The hotplates Single circuit hotplate The cooking surface size of these hotplates cannot be altered. The saucepan and hotplate sizes should match. 8 Dual circuit hotplate The size of these hotplates can be altered. The hotplate must be switched on. Turn on the hotplate: Turn the control to the left, to maximum, past position 6. It will automatically place itself on position 6. If you wish, you can turn the control to the right to position the whole cooking zone at a lower temperature: 5, 4, 3. . . etc. To reuse the hotplate, turn the control to the left to position 0 and select the desired heat setting with the control. Safety instructions. Residual heat Your hob has a residual heat indicator S for each of the cooking zones. This indication is designed to warn you that this zone has been used and is still giving off sufficient heatto cause burns. You must therefore avoid the cooking zone which shows this indication S. Although the hob is turned off, the residual heat indication will remain illuminated while the cooking zone is hot. 9 Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. The following tips help to save energy. Setting up Adjust the heat setting of the hotplate using the hotplate control. Cooking position1 = Minimum power level Cooking position 6 = Maximum power level Each heat setting has an intermediate step. This is marked by a dot. Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. [. . . ] This prevents food from being burnt into the hob surface. Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for glass ceramic, e. g. CERA CLEAN, cera fix, Sidol for ceran + steel. Water marks can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar. 12 Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not use: Abrasive sponges, scouring pads or aggressive cleaning agents, such as oven spray or stain remover. [. . . ]