Using The Hotplate; Operating For The First Time - Westinghouse WFE517 User Manual

USING THE HOTPLATE

Hotplate dos and dont's
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or
aluminium foil under pots and pans.
• Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry, as damage
to both pan and hotplate may result.
• Do not use the hotplate as extra bench space or as a
cutting board.
• Do not allow children on or near the cooktop at
any time.
• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the hotplate
onto the adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching
to the benchtop surface.
• Do not use round bottom woks or similar utensils which
could lead to overheating of the hotplates and possible
damage to the cooking surface.
• Use the stored heat in the hotplate by turning the
control to off before the final few minutes of cooking.
• Do not slide pans across the surface of the ceramic
glass as it could result in scratching of the surface.
USING THE HOTPLATE ACCESSORIES
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Ceramic hotplates
The cooktop is made from ceramic glass, a tough, durable
material that withstands heating and cooling without
breaking. It is strong enough to hold the heaviest utensils.
However, it must be remembered that as it is GLASS, it may
break. Treat it accordingly!
Should you have any questions about the glass in your new
appliance, please contact the service centre by dialling
13 13 49.
The heating elements are concealed under the smooth
glass surface which has a pattern to show the location of the
elements. When cooking, turn the control to the required
setting.
The ceramic cooktop glass will retain heat for a period of
time after the control is turned off. This will be indicated by
the hot surface warning light which will continue to glow
until the temperature drops below 60°C.
NOTE: If the ceramic glass is cracked switch off the
appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Use pans with smooth, clean and dry bottoms to avoid
scratching or burning residue into the glass.
• Ensure the pan bottom is the same size as the
working element.
• We do not recommend ceramic glass pans because
they do not conduct heat well.
• Stainless steel or enamelled saucepans are best.
• Do not use pans with copper or aluminium bottoms
because they can leave traces which are difficult to
remove from the glass.
• If buying new utensils select enamelled steel pans
with 2-3mm thick bottoms or stainless steel pans with
sandwich bottoms 4-6mm thick. The pan bottom
should be flat, or preferably, slightly concave at room
temperature so that it lies flat on the glass surface
when hot.
a flat or slightly
concave pan is
preferable for
ceramic hotplates

OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Choosing utensils for electric hotplates
Refer to the diagram below.
GOOD BAD BAD
  
(recessed base) (undersize)
(convex base)
(recessed base) (convex base) (undersize)
Choosing utensils for gas hotplates
Refer to the diagram below.

 
(oversize)
(undersize)
Do not use utensils which are too large or too small.
Installation and service warning
WARNING WARNING
• Only an authorised person must install and service this
appliance (Certificate of Compliance to be retained).
• In order to avoid a hazard, the installation instructions
MUST be followed.
• In order to avoid the appliance tipping, the anti-tilt
plate MUST be installed.
• Appliances requiring connection to 230 – 240V
MUST be earthed.
• An authorised person should inspect this appliance
every 5 years.
• This appliance must NOT be installed on a base,
box or in a closed cupboard.
• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, a qualified
person MUST replace the cord to avoid a hazard.
WARNING WARNING
Surrounding kitchen cabinets MUST WITHSTAND 85°C.
BAD BAD BAD
  
(moisture on hotplate)
(oversize)
(oversize) (moisture on hotplate)
TIPS & INFORMATION Before operating first time
1. Read all the Warning and Safety information.
2. Remove all internal boxes and bags from oven.
3. Clean out the oven interior with detergent and warm
water and polish with a soft cloth. DO NOT close
oven door until the oven is completely dry.
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BAD
(no utensil) (no utensil)
OPERATING