Daily Use; Hints And Tips; Care And Cleaning - Electrolux KM412.2 Notice D'utilisation

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3.2 Residual heat
WARNING!
There is a risk of burns from
residual heat.

4. DAILY USE

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1 Operating the hob
You operate the hob with the knobs of the
oven. The "Daily use" chapter for the oven
tells how to operate the hob.
4.2 Before first use
Put cookware containing water on each
cooking zone, set the maximum position
and operate the hob for 10 min. This is to
burn off the residue in the appliance. After

5. HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Cookware
The bottom of the cookware
must be as thick and flat as
possible.

6. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with clean
bottom.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface
have no effect on how the hob
operates.
Stainless steel
• For stainless steel edges of the hob
use a special cleaner applicable for the
stainless steel.
that, operate the hob at minimum position
for 20 min. During this period, an odour
and smoke can occur. This is normal.
Make sure that the airflow is sufficient.
4.3 Using the rapid hot plate
A red dot in the middle of the plate shows
a rapid hot plate. A rapid hot plate heats
up faster than usual plates. The red dots
are painted on the plates. They can
deteriorate during use and even disappear
completely after a period of time. It does
not have an effect on the performance of
the hob.
CAUTION!
Do not use cast iron pans,
potstones, earthenware, grill
or toaster plates. The
stainless steel can become
tarnished if it is too much
heated.
• The stainless steel edge of the plate
can change the colour as a result of
high temperature.
• Wash stainless steel parts with water,
and then dry them with a soft cloth.
6.2 Cleaning the electric hotplate
1. Use the cleaning powder or the
cleaning pad.
2. Clean the hob with a moist cloth and
some detergent.
3. Heat the hotplate to a low temperature
and let it dry.
4. To keep the hotplates in good shape,
rub in a sewing machine oil regularly.
Polish off the oil with absorbent paper.