Smeg SSA92MAX9 - Electric Hotplate Operation

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3.5 Using the electric hotplates
Preliminary operations
When switching on the hob for the first time,
or if the hob has not been used for a long
time, to remove any humidity from the
insulating material it should be dried out by
placing the hob on position 1 for 30
minutes.
Using the electric hotplates
The cookers are equipped with two electric
hotplates of different diameters. These are
controlled by a switch and are turned on by
turning the knob to the desired position. On
the front panel above each knob a small
drawing shows which hotplate corresponds
to each knob. A yellow warning light lights
up when the hotplate is switched on.
Cooking information table
Advice on energy-saving
• The diameter of the base of the pan must
correspond to the diameter of the
cooking zone.
• Switch the hotplate only after having
placed the pan on it.
• Use flat and thick bottomed pans.
• Dry the bottom of the pan before placing
it on the hotplate.
• After use, to make sure that the surfaces
are clean and long lasting, the electric
hotplate must be treated with specific
cleaning products which are available
on the market. This necessary operation
prevents oxidisation (rust formation).
• When cooking with flammable oils and
fats, never leave the appliance.
• The hotplates will stay hot for a long time
after use: do not touch them or place any
objects on them.
3.6 Using the storage compartment
The storage compartment is at the bottom of
the cooker. To open it, pull the handle
towards you. It can be used to store
cookware or metallic objects necessary
when using the appliance.
Hotplate level Possible cooking
0 (OFF) -
1 (Weak)
To melt butter, chocolate, etc. To
heat small amounts of liquid.
2 (Soft) To heat larger amounts of liquid.
3 (Slow)
To defrost frozen food and
prepare stews, cooking at or just
below boiling point.
4 (Medium)
To cook food which has to reach
boiling point, to roast delicate
meat or fish.
5 (Strong)
For roasts, steaks and large
boiled joints.
6 (Very strong)
To boil large amounts of water,
to fry.