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POWER LEVEL TABLE
POWER LEVEL
BOOST
Maximum
power
8 – 9
7 – 8
High power
6 – 7
4 – 5
Medium
3 – 4
power
2 – 3
1 – 2
Low power
1
Zero power
OFF
NOTE: When making quick-cook foods that require perfect heat distribution (e.g. pancakes) on the 28 cm double cooking zone (where present),
use pans no greater than 24 cm in diameter. For delicate cooking (for example, melting chocolate or butter) use the smaller diameter single zones.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the appliance from the power
•
Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
•
Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring pads as they may damage
the glass.
•
After each use, clean the hob (when it is cool) to remove any deposits
and stains from food residue.
•
Sugar or foods with a high sugar content can damage the hob and
must be immediately removed.
•
Salt, sugar and sand could scratch the glass surface.
•
Use a soft cloth, absorbent kitchen paper or a specific hob cleaner
(follow the Manufacturer's instructions).
•
Spills of liquid in the cooking zones can cause the pots to move or
vibrate.
•
After cleaning the hob, dry thoroughly.
TYPE OF COOKING
Fast heating
Frying – boiling
Browning – sautéing – boiling –
grilling
Browning – cooking – stewing –
sautéing – grilling
Cooking – stewing – sautéing – grilling Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling (long duration).
Cooking – simmering – thickening –
creaming pasta
Melting – defrosting – keeping food
hot – creaming risottos
Support surface
supply.
(indicating cooking experience and habits)
Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to fast boiling in the
case of water or rapidly heating cooking liquids.
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying frozen products, fast boiling.
Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a high boil, cooking and grilling (short
duration, 5-10 minutes).
Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a low boil, cooking and grilling (medium
duration, 10-20 minutes), preheating.
Ideal for prolonged cooking (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water,
wine, broth, milk), creaming pasta.
Ideal for prolonged cooking (volumes of less than a litre: rice, sauces, roasts,
fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk).
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products
and keeping just-cooked food hot (e.g. sauces, soups, minestrone).
Ideal for keeping just-cooked food hot, creaming risottos and keeping
serving dishes warm (with induction-suitable accessory).
Hob in standby mode or off (possible end-of-cooking residual heat,
indicated by "H").
If the iXelium™ logo appears on the glass, the hob has been treated
with iXelium™ technology, an exclusive Whirlpool finish which ensures
perfect cleaning results, as well as keeping the surface of the hob shiny
for longer.
To clean iXelium™ hobs, follow these recommendations:
•
Use a soft cloth (microfibre is best) dampened with water or with
everyday glass cleaning detergent.
•
For best results, leave a wet cloth on the glass hob surface for a few
minutes.
LEVEL USE
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