Electrolux EHS3920HOX - Manual (Page 7)

Minute Minder
You can use the timer as a Minute Minder.
First set the heat setting to off
position.
To activate the function: turn the knob
for the timer as far as possible. Then turn
it to the correct time period value.
To operate the hob manually
turn the knob for the timer to
.
5. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Cookware
The bottom of the cookware
must be as thick and flat as
possible.
CAUTION!
Do not use cast iron pans,
potstones, earthenware, grill
or toaster plates. The
stainless steel can become
tarnished if it is too much
heated.
5.2 Energy saving
• If it is possible, always put the lids on
the cookware.
• Put cookware on a cooking zone
before you start it.
• Use the residual heat to keep the food
warm or to melt it.
• The bottom of the pans and cooking
zones must have the same dimension.
5.3 Examples of cooking
applications
Heat
set-
ting:
Application:
1 Keeping warm
2 Gentle simmering
3 Simmering
4 Frying / browning
5 Bringing to the boil
6 Bringing to the boil / quick fry-
ing / deep-frying
6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with clean
bottom.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface
have no effect on how the hob
operates.
Stainless steel
• For stainless steel edges of the hob
use a special cleaner applicable for the
stainless steel.
• The stainless steel edge of the plate
can change the colour as a result of
high temperature.
• Wash stainless steel parts with water,
and then dry them with a soft cloth.
6.2 Cleaning the electric hotplate
1. Use the cleaning powder or the
cleaning pad.
2. Clean the hob with a moist cloth and
some detergent.
3. Heat the hotplate to a low temperature
and let it dry.
4. To keep the hotplates in good shape,
rub in a sewing machine oil regularly.
Polish off the oil with absorbent paper.
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