Whirlpool ART 316 Manual page 9

USE OF THE ELECTRIC HOTPLATES
Figure 3
A = Hotplates
B = Knobs
The normal and fast hotplates offer six nominal
cooking temperatures.
In the 0 position the hotplate is off.
The fast hotplate, at the front, is identified by a
red dot at the centre. This plate is used for quick
boiling, frying, etc. For this type of use, turn the
control knob to position 3.
Use position 3 for quick cooking, and position 1
for slow cooking or simmering. Turn up or down
as required.
For braising, pot-roasting, etc., select position 3
until the fat is hot. Then put in the meat and turn
down to position 2, or select a higher or lower
setting as required.
To cook dishes of this type more delicately,
select a lower setting.
Both hotplates incorporate an overheating
protection system that reduces the electrical
input automatically if a hazard temperature level
is sensed.
Position
of knob
0-6* 0-3*
0 0
6 3
5 2
4 2
3 1
2 1
1 0
* Design of knobs dependent on the type of
appliance.
Using residual heat to save energy
When preparing almost any type of dish, the
residual heat of the hotplates can be used for the
final 5-10 minutes of cooking. Accordingly,
remember to select "0" in good time.
The symbols on the knobs indicate the
different hotplates:
The yellow indicator remains alight as long as the
hotplates are in operation.
Type of
operation
General warnings
Whatever the method of cooking, use only pots
and pans suitable for electric hotplates. These
off
have special bases which conduct heat more
quick cooking
effectively. A lid should always be used when
pot-roasting, braising etc., to save energy. Also,
browning
water soluble flavours and vitamins will be lost if
pot-roast
cooking vapours are allowed to escape freely.
Abundant amounts of vapour indicate a high
slow cooking
temperature; select a lower temperature before
vapour builds up.
slow cooking
Take care that salt does not fall onto the
warming
hotplates. An unused hotplate can rust over time
as a result of the moisture absorbed by the salt.
Cleaning the hotplates
Wipe off spills immediately, before they can dry
up. Do not scrape off dried food! Take a wet cloth
and place it on the hotplate (cold) until the
deposits are softened. Do not use aggressive or
abrasive
= knob controlling back hotplate
= knob controlling front hotplate
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