User manual WHIRLPOOL ACM 368/2 N INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Normal hotplate – Ø 180 – 1500 W 4. Normal hotplate – Ø 145 – 1000 W Accessories: 5. High-speed hotplate – Ø 180 – 2000 W 2 enamel baking trays 6. ACM 342 G – 1 grid for grilling, roasting or baking ACM 343) 2 adjustable feet 8. [. . . ] Do not lean aluminium sheets or plastic containers above the hot hob. Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance. The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of them in accordance with the regulations in force in your country. If the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power cord. 115 M 115 Y N C USING THE NORMAL AND HIGH-SPEED HOTPLATES ACM 342 – ACM 342 G – ACM 343 Tip: The yellow pilot light remains on as long as a hotplate is switched on. Turn the control knob to the performance level required: 1. Boiling and browning: setting “5” or “6”. Simmering: setting “2” or “3”. Simmering and warming up: setting “1”. x When necessary select a higher or lower setting. x With sensitive foods turn down earlier. HIGH-SPEED HOTPLATES (RED DOT) These are used for particularly quick boiling and browning. TIP FOR ENERGY SAVING Use the residual heat. For nearly all boiling or frying the hotplates can be switched to “0” 5 – 10 minutes before finishing. TIPS FOR PANS x x x x x x x Use special pans for electric cookers with flat and solid bottoms. Pans with turned bottoms are particularly suitable. Uneven pans require longer cooking times and consume more energy. The pan diameter should be the same as that of the hotplate or slightly larger. Do not leave any wet or damp lids on the hotplate. Put the pan on the hotplate first, then switch on. Never cook the food directly on the hotplates, but in special pans or containers. 116 M 116 Y N C USING THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB ACM 346 – ACM 348 Quick-light star hotplates x x x x x x The quick-light star hotplates incorporating 3 heating elements you can control and light up all together or separately. Reaches the working temperature in very short time. The quick-light star hotplates is controlled by a 7position control switch. To switch on the hotplates, turn the knob to position 6. [. . . ] They must be put in as shown in the figure. To pull them out operate in reverse. 120 M 120 Y N C USING THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN ACM 342 Switching on and off Summary table Cooking functions and temperatures The following table shows cooking modes and temperatures for oven and grill cooking. Control knob Temperature o C Off Lower and upper heating elements Lower heating element Upper heating element N N-250 N-150 N-150 Cooking function 0 To switch on the oven turn the cooking mode selector Q and the temperature selector P to the required positions. The cooking mode selector direction. Q can be turned in either ] 2 * The temperature selector knob P must be turned to the right to switch on the oven and to the left, position N, to switch it off. Preheating Preheating is unnecessary when preparing roasts, casseroles, and slow-cooking dishes in general. [. . . ]