Use Of The Electric Plates; Cleaning Of The Appliance - La Germania P6401D9X Instructions Pour L'installation

The plates are controlled by a switch with 6 positions ( Fig. 13 ).
The plates can be inserted by rotating the knob onto the desired position. On the front of the appliance there is a design showing which
plate the knob refers to. The insertion of the plate is shown by the indicator light which is also found on the front panel of the appliance.
How to use an electric plate:
When you use the plate for the first time or after a long period over which the plate has not been used, you are advised to use the plate
on position 1 for about 30 minutes in order to eliminate any humidity absorbed by the isolating material inside. As an indication we give a
table with the necessary rules to follow for the best use of the electric plates.
WARNING: When using the plate for the first time or after a long period over which the plate has not been used, in order to
eliminate any humidity absorbed by the isolating material it is necessary to use the plate for about 30 minutes on position 1 of
the switch.
PLATE 1500W Watt
0 0
1 135
2 165
3 250
4 500
5 750
6 1500
For a correct use remember the following:
- Dry the bottom of the pan before putting it on the plate.
- Use pans with a flat bottom and in thick metal ( see Fig. 14 ).
- Never use pans which are smaller than the plate.
- Switch on the current after you have put the pan on the plate.
- After use, to keep the plate in good condition, always treat the plate with normal products for electric plates which are
available on the market so that the surface is always clean; doing this will avoid any eventual oxidisation (rust).
- Even after use the plates stay hot for a long time and so do not put your hands or other objects on the plates so as to prevent
possible burns.
- When the plates are in use make sure that the pan handles are positioned correctly. Keep children away. – When cooking
foods with oil and fat, which can easily set alight, the user must not leave the appliance.
WARNING: As soon as you see a crack in the surface of the plate immediately disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Before carrying out any cleaning operation disconnect the appliance from the electric mains and turn off the main tap which
supplies the appliance with gas.
Cleaning the worktop: Periodically the burner heads, enamelled steel grills, enamelled lids and flame dividers must be cleaned with
warm soapy water, rinsed and dried well.
Any liquid which overflows from the pan must always be removed with a cloth.
If opening or closing any tap is difficult do not force it but ask for an urgent check from the technical assistant.
Cleaning of the enamelled parts: To maintain the features of the enamelled parts they must be cleaned frequently with soapy water.
Never use abrasive powders. Avoid leaving acid or alkaline substances on the enamelled parts (vinegar, lemon juice, salt, tomato juice
etc.) and washing the enamelled parts when they are still warm.
Cleaning of the stainless steel parts: Clean the parts with soapy water and then dry them with a soft cloth. The shininess is
maintained by periodically cleaning with the special products normally available on the market. Never use abrasive powders.
Cleaning of the burner flame dividers: as they are not fixed, the flame dividers can be cleaned by simply removing them and cleaning
with soapy water. After drying them well and checking that the holes are not blocked, put them back into their correct position.

USE OF THE ELECTRIC PLATES

To melt butter, chocolate etc. - To heat up small quantities of liquid
To heat up larger quantities of liquid - to prepare creams/sauces with long cooking times
To thaw foods, cooking boiling temperatures
To cook roasts of delicate meat and fish
For roast of chops and steaks, for large boiled foods
To boil large quantities of water, to fry

CLEANING OF THE APPLIANCE

12
COOKING POSSIBILITIES
Plate switched off