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Warning
In the unlikely event of sustaining acciden-
tal damage and cracking, switch off the ap-
pliance at the mains to avoid electric shock
and have the panel replaced before further
use.
Plate controls
•
Select the heat level by turning the rele-
vant plate control knob to the required
setting. The higher the number selected,
the hotter the temperature of the plate
will be.
•
The plate indicator light will glow.
•
Shortly thereafter the hot surface indica-
tor light on the hob will switch on and
will remain on for 20 to 30 minutes after
the last plate is switched off. This is a re-
minder that the hob surface is still too hot
to touch.
Caring for the Ceran hob
•
Ceran is a tough, durable material, which
provides a beautiful, functional and long
lasting cooking surface. To keep it look-
ing good, it needs to be treated with care
and cleaned regularly.
•
Spillage should be wiped off as soon as
possible with a damp cloth, preferably
while the hob is still warm.
•
Clean the hob with a nylon pad and
‘Smooth top cleaner’. A sample of this
cleaner is supplied with the unit. Replen-
ishment cleaner is available from all
Defy Service Centres.
•
If necessary stubborn spills may be re-
moved using the blade scraper provided.
•
Do not use metal scourers or coarse abra-
sive powders as these could scratch the
Ceran.
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Ceran smooth top hob
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Regular cleaning after use will prevent
dirt build up and ensure that the hob re-
mains bright and attractive.
•
Wipe the hob surround with a damp hot
soapy cloth and dry.
Recommendations
(see the enclosed ‘CERAN’ leaflet)
•
Use only pots with a solid level base. An
uneven base will prolong cooking time
and waste energy.
•
Use pots with a base diameter slightly
larger than that of the thermal area. This
will ensure even heat distribution and
prevent spillage from dripping onto and
staining the hot zone.
•
Always cover the pot with a lid. This will
conserve energy and minimize spillage.
•
Save energy by switching the plate off 5
to 10 minutes before the end of a lengthy
cooking period. The Ceran hob will re-
tain sufficient residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
•
A pot with rough edges could scratch the
Ceran if it were dragged across the sur-
face of the hob.
•
Any spillage of sugar solution such as
jam, must be removed immediately. If
allowed to cool on the Ceran it could pit
and damage the surface.
•
Do not cover the Ceran with aluminium
foil and do not use poor quality alumin-
ium pots. These will leave unsightly de-
posits which in time, could adhere to the
Ceran.
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