User manual THOMSON ICKT656XI

[. . . ] If a crack appears in the glass worktop, immediately disconnect your appliance to avoid the risk of electric shock. To do this, remove the fuses or use the circuit breaker. Do not use your hob until you have replaced the glass worktop. A cooking zone can remain hot for several minutes after use. [. . . ] To check the suitability of your cookware: Place the vessel on a cooking zone at power level 4. if the display remains on , your cookware is compatible. If the display flashes, your cookware cannot be used with induction cooking. You can also use a magnet to test the cookware. If a magnet "sticks" to the bottom of the cookware, it is compatible with induction. Preferably use the following types of cookware: - Stainless steel with thick trimetal or "sandwich" base. The diameter of the cookware base must be equal or superior to the printed zone Do not leave an empty pan on a cooking. Do not leave a pan containing hot fat or oil unattended on a cooking zone. A higher setting is necessary in the event of: - abundant quantities - cooking with uncovered cookware - use of a glass or ceramic pot. A lower setting is necessary in the event of: - cooking food that tends to burn easily (begin with a low setting, as it can be increased if necessary). - overflow (remove the cover or the pot then lower the setting). To end cooking, place on position 0, leaving the cookware in place to use the heat accumulated (this way you will save energy). Use a cover as often as possible to reduce heat loss through evaporation. The cooking zones set automatically, they switch on and off to maintain the selected power. This way, the temperature remains consistent and suited to the food you are cooking. Use the button to select the cooking zone on which you would like to use the timer. If you press this button several times, a rotating symbol will show which cooking zone the timer is being used for. The timer may only be used for one cooking zone at a time. To use the timer: - turn on the cooking zone - select the rotating symbol for this cooking zone. The timer only operates if there is something on the cooking zone. As soon as you release the button, the power display will show the power of the cooking zone or a "t". When you have finished cooking, the cooking zone turns itself off, the timer shows 0 and a bip sounds. [. . . ] a suction effect may damage the vitroceramic surface. Avoid dragging cookware across the surface, which may in the long-term result in the degradation of the decorative finish of the vitroceramic top. avoid placing cookware on the frame or cover (depending on the model). Avoid using cookware with rough or bumpy bottoms: they can capture and transfer particles that may produce stains or scratches on your hob. [. . . ]