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INDICATORS
RESIDUAL HEAT
If "H" appears on the display, this means that the cooking zone is hot. The
indicator lights up even if the zone has not been activated but has been
heated due to the adjacent zones' use or because a hot pot has been
placed on it.
When the cooking zone has cooled down, the "H" disappears.
COOKING TABLE
The cooking table o ers an example of the cooking type for each power level. The actual delivered power of each power level depends on the cooking
zone dimension.
POWER LEVEL
P
Maximum
power
8 − 9
7 − 8
High power
6 − 7
4 − 5
Medium power
3 − 4
2 − 3
1 − 2
Low power
1
Zero power
0
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WARNING
!
•
Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
•
Before cleaning, make sure the cooking zones are switched o and that the residual heat indicator ("H") is not displayed.
Important:
•
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.
•
A surface that is not kept suitably clean may reduce the sensitivity of
control panel buttons.
•
Use a scraper only if residues are stuck to the hob. Follow the scraper
manufacturer's instructions to avoid scratching the glass.
•
Sugar or foods with 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 special 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/Booster
Frying − boiling
Browning − sautéing − boiling −
grilling
Browning − cooking − stewing −
sautéing − grilling
Cooking − stewing − sautéing −
grilling
Cooking − simmering − thickening
− creaming
Melting − defrosting − keeping
food warm − creaming
Support surface
POT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED OR MISSING
This symbol appears if the pot is not suitable for induction cooking, is not
positioned correctly or is not of an appropriate size for the cooking zone
selected. If no pot is detected within 30 seconds of making the selection,
the cooking zone switches o .
(indicating cooking experience and habits)
Ideal for rapidly increasing food temperature to a fast boil (for water) or for
rapidly heating cooking liquids.
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep frozen products, fast boiling.
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and grilling (for a short
period of time, 5-10 minutes).
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a light boil, cooking and grilling (for a medium
period of time, 10-20 minutes), preheating accessories.
Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking (for a long period of time).
Creaming pasta.
Ideal for long-cooking recipes (rice, sauces, roasts, sh) with liquids (e.g. water,
wines, broth, milk), creaming pasta.
Ideal for long-cooking recipes (less than a litre in volume: rice, sauces, roasts, sh)
with liquids (e.g. water, wines, broth, milk).
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products and
keeping just-cooked food warm (e.g. sauces, soups, minestrone).
Ideal for keeping just-cooked food warm, for creaming risottos and for keeping
serving dishes warm (with induction-suitable accessory).
Hob in stand-by or o mode (possible end-of-cooking residual heat, indicated
by an "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 (micro bre 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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