When first used, it is normal for the burner to give off odours. This does not pose any risk and does not indicate a malfunction. They will disappear in time. An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by the presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids, etc. If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, switch off the burner operating control knob and do not try to relight it for at least 1 minute. A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound (thud) will be produced. This is not a fault - this means that the safety device is no longer operating. Keep the burner as clean as possible. If the ignition sparkers are dirty they will not light properly. Clean them periodically using a small non-wire brush. Bear in mind that the ignition sparkers must not suffer any serious impacts. Cooking guidelines Setting U Control knob off High flame ™ Maximum capacity or aperture and electricity on Low flame s Minimum capacity or aperture ............ ............ .................. .............. Inner and outer flame on full power. Outer flame on low power, inner flame on full power. Inner flame on full power. Inner flame on low power. Burner Very high - High Medium Low Wok burner Boiling, steaming, griddling, toasting, paellas, Asian food (wok). Reheating and keeping things hot: cooked and precooked dishes Rapid burner Escalopes, steaks, omelettes, frying Rice, white sauce, ragout Steaming: fish, vegetables Semi-rapid burner Steamed potatoes, fresh vegetables, vegetable stews, pasta Reheating, keeping things hot and making tasty casseroles Auxiliary burner Cooking: casseroles, rice pudding, caramel Defrosting and slow cooking: vegetables, fruit and frozen products Melting: butter, chocolate, jelly Electric hob Models with a twin-circuit glass ceramic hotplate provide two different hotplate configurations: a small hotplate of 700 W and an extended hotplate of 1800 W, if your appliance works at 230 V. Operation Switching on Connect the small hotplate: Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting. The operation indicator will light up. Setting 0: Off setting Setting 1: low power Setting 9: full power Connect the extended hotplate: Turn the control knob clockwise beyond setting 9 and then turn it the opposite direction to the required setting. To use the small hotplate again, turn the control knob anticlockwise to setting 0 and switch on again. Note: It is recommended to start cooking on full power and then to use intermediate power levels after a few minutes. ............................................ Switching off Turn the knob anticlockwise to the Off setting. The residual heat warning light will switch off once the hob surface has cooled down. Residual heat The electric hob can be switched off slightly before the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving energy. Warnings Do not allow liquids to be spilt on the surface of the electric hob. Do not cook with wet pans. Cooking guidelines The following suggestions are intended as a guide only. Increase the power for: ¦ large quantities of liquid, ¦ preparation of large dishes, ¦ uncovered pans. Cooking: Setting Melting: chocolate, butter, gelatine. 1-2 Cooking: rice, white sauce and ragout. 2-3 Cooking: potatoes, pasta, vegetables. 4-5 Light frying: stews, roast joints. 4-5 Steaming: fish. 5 Heating, keeping things warm: ready meals. 2-3-4-5 Grilling: escalopes, steaks, omelettes. 6-7-8 Cooking and browning 9 Cooking pans Suitable pans Burner Minimum pan Maximum pan diameter diameter Wok burner 22 cm - Rapid burner 22 cm 26 cm Semi-rapid burner 14 cm 20 cm Auxiliary burner 12 cm 16 cm Electric hob 14 cm 18 cm Precautions for use The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent pan damage: Use pans which are the right size for each burner. Do not use small pans on large burners. The flame must not touch the sides of the pan. Do not use damaged pans, which do not sit evenly on the hob. Pans may tip over. Only use pans with a thick, flat base. Do not cook without using a lid and make sure the lid is properly fitted. This wastes energy. Always centre the pan over the burner, not to one side. Otherwise it could tip over. Do not place large pans on the burners near the control knobs. These may be damaged by the very high temperatures. Place the pans on the pan Pans should be placed on the supports, never directly on the hob carefully. burner. Do not strike the hob and do Make sure that the pan not place excessive weight on supports and burner caps are it. correctly positioned before using the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning Once the appliance is cool, use a sponge to clean it with soap and water. After each use, clean the surface of the respective burner parts once they have cooled down. If any residue is left (baked-on food, drops of grease etc.), however little, it will become stuck to the surface and more difficult to remove later. The hol...