Cooking Table; Recommended Use; Cleaning And Maintenance - Whirlpool SmartCook SMO 654 OF/BT/IXL Owner's Manual

Owner's manual

COOKING TABLE

POWER LEVEL
Max. heat P Fast heating
setting
Frying, boiling
14 - 18
Browning, sautéing, boiling,
grilling
Browning, cooking, stewing,
sautéing, grilling
10 - 14
Cooking, stewing, sautéing,
grilling, cooking until creamy
Cooking, simmering,
5 - 9
thickening, creaming
Melting, thawing
1 - 4
Keeping food warm,
creaming risotto
O
Zero power

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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.
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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.
• 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 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
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RECOMMENDED USE

Indicating cooking experience and habits
Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to a fast boil
(for water) or for rapidly heating cooking liquids.
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep-frozen products,
bringing liquids to the boil quickly.
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and grilling.
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling, and
preheating accessories.
Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling (for
longer periods).
Ideal for slower-cook recipes (rice,sauces,roast, sh) with liquids (e.g.
water, wine, broth, milk), and for creaming pasta.
Ideal for slow-cook recipes (quantities under 1 litre: rice, sauces, roasts,
sh) with liquids (e.g. water,wine,broth,milk).
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small items.
Ideal for keeping small portions of just-cooked food or serving dishes
warm and for creaming risotto.
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.
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