User manual PHILIPS HD4410

[. . . ] Keep a watchful eye on children, especially when the appliance is hot. To prevent the hotplate becoming marked ensure saucepans are dry on the outside before placing them on the hotplate - also immediately remove water etc. Do not cover the ventilation slots in the bottom and at the back of the appliance. Therefore food which is prepared in hot oil or fat should never be left unsupervised on a hot cooking plate. [. . . ] During operation the appliance can be switched to another heating level by pressing v (higher temperature) or w (lower temperature). The cooling fan (H) will automatically switch on or off depending on the selected heating level and the operation. The appliance will automatically switch back from level 6 or 5 to level 4 before it gets too hot. When it has cooled down sufficiently, it will automatically switch back to the selected heating level. When the cooking zone becomes hot, warning light "Hot" (F) will go on at the front right-hand side of the glass ceramic plate (fig. - The appliance can be switched back to "Stand by" position by pressing I again (fig. After switching off, warning light "Hot" (F) will continue to blink to indicate that the cooking zone is still hot (fig. CAUTION: When the appliance is disconnected from the mains while warning light "Hot" (F) was blinking and then plugged in again (even if immediately afterwards), the warning light will not come on again. tips: · As the appliance largely works by means of heat radiation, virtually any type of pan can be used! When using glass pans, avoid thermal shock conditions: do not place a cold pan on a hot cooker or a hot pan on a cold cooker. A pan with a too small diameter or a too bright (reflecting) and/or not flat bottom will, however, reduce the heat transmission, leading to a lower energy utilization and a longer cooking time. Aluminium foil or aluminium foil containers must not be used directly on the glass ceramic surface of the hot plate. Aluminium pots and pans with uneven bottoms may give unsatisfactory results due to reflection and reduced contact area. cleaning General · Remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Clean the plastic surfaces with a moist cloth. Never use powder abrasives, wire wool, scouring sponges with a rough emery-like side, ordinary hand wash detergents, chemical oven cleaners, bleaching agents, rust and stain removers. Glass hot plate The glass hot plate should be thoroughly cleaned before first use and it must be cleaned regularly when operated. Carry out regular cleaning when the glass hot plate is only slightly dirty and when warm or cold. if possible , do not allow soiling to crust or be reheated. This makes cleaning more difficult and the glass hot plate may be damaged. [. . . ] the plastic will melt and stick to the hot surface. Should this occur, the surface is to be scraped clean at once while the plate is still hot. Do not use sponges or cloths which have already been used for other purposes. Used sponges or cloths may leave behind a layer of liquid or coloured water which will give the glass ceramic a brown colour. [. . . ]