Use; Basic Functions; Preliminary Operations - Smeg Universale Aesthetic SI4742D Manual

the hot plates. The module tries to maintain the
maximum deliverable power levels. Levels set by
the automatic control will appear on the display.

USE

Basic functions

First power connection
When connected to the power supply for the
first time, or after power has been switched
back on after a power failure, an automatic
check is carried out that control turns on the
indicator lights and the displays for a few
seconds. Afterwards, the appliance can be
used normally.

Preliminary operations

See General safety instructions.
• Remove any protective film from the outside
or inside of the appliance, including any
accessories (if present).
• Remove any labels (apart from the technical
data plate).
Usable cookware diameters
Burner
Zone 1 - 3
Zone 2 - 4
Cookware suitable for use in induction
cooking
Cookware used on the induction cooking
surface must be made of metal, with magnetic
properties and a sufficiently large base.
Suitable cookware:
• Enamelled steel cookware with thick bases.
• Cast iron cookware with an enamelled
base.
• Cookware in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic
stainless steel and aluminium with a special
base.
Unsuitable cookware:
• Copper, stainless steel, aluminium, fireproof
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Pan diameter
7 - 9
9 - 11
Priority is given to the last zone set.
The power control module does not
affect the total power consumption of
the appliance.
glass, wood, ceramic and terracotta
cookware.
Advice on energy-saving
To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a
magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted, the
pan is suitable for induction cooking. If you do
not have a magnet, you can put a small amount
of water in the pan, place it on a cooking zone
and start the hot plate. If the
on the display, it means the pan is not suitable.
Advice on energy-saving
The diameter of the base of the pan must
correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone.
• When buying a pot, check whether the
diameter indicated is that of the base or the
top,
as the top is almost always larger than the base.
• The base of the cookware must be thick and
completely flat. In addition, the hob should
be clean and dry as well.
• When preparing dishes with long cooking
times, you can save time and energy by
using a pressure cooker, which also makes it
possible to preserve the vitamins in the food.
• Make sure that the pressure cooker contains
enough liquid as, if there is not enough and
it overheats, this may cause damage to both
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