Hints And Tips; Before The First Use; Practical Hints; Cleaning And Maintenance - Zanussi ZEL63 Bedienungsanleitung

Hints and tips

Before the first use

Once the hob has been installed, it is important to remove
any protective material, which were put on in the factory.
It is important to note that the plate may smoke a little
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for
the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after
a few minutes.

Practical hints

When cooking by electric, saucepans should have a thick
base and be perfectly flat in order to ensure total contact
with the plate and, consequently, perfect conduction (Fig.
1).
Occasionally, saucepans have a thin bottom and these
loose their shape over a period of time. In this manner
two of the qualities of the electric plate are lost: the even
distribution of heat and the saving of energy. Cooking time
is also lengthier. We therefore recommend that you
acquire a battery of kitchenware specifically for use with
electric plates. Furthermore, these particular saucepans
are easy to use and clean.
Recipients in heat-resistent glass (pyrex) or in oven-proof
pottery can be placed directly on the plates if their
instructions for use are followed.
As regards the size of the saucepans: for best results,
the plate and the saucepan should have the same
diameter. The diameter of the saucepan may be slightly
larger; a smaller diameter is not advised.
Never leave the plates on without a saucepan! Switch off
the plate just before the end of cooking time. The heat
accumulated by the plate will finish cooking the food and
save energy.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance
To ensure the long-life of the hob, we advise you to clean
it regularly. Naturally, before cleaning the plates, allow
them to cool.
Do not acquire the bad habit of wiping over the plates with
a damp cloth whilst they are still hot. Although they will
stand up to such teatment, fragments of the cloth could
remain. The plates and their bases can, however, be
cleaned occasionally using fine sandpaper.
The base of the plates in special steel will stay
impeccable if cleaned with hot water and vinigar. We
advise you to grease the surface of the plates from time
to time with a non-acid fat (cooking oil, sewing machine
oil or vaseline). Products for care and maintenance are
available commercially.
Fig. 1
Clean the control panel with a damp cloth, do not use
abrasive products. The knobs can be removed by lifting
to facilitate cleaning.
The enamelled part of the hob can be cleaned with warm
water and detergent.
Although the enamel will tollerate acids, we advise you
to quickly remove splashes of vinigar, lemon and all acid
substances.
Also immediately remove all residue of fat or other to
avoid any incrustation. If incrustations have formed leave
the crust immersed in hot water. Never use metal
brushes, knives or similar objects which could scratch
the enamel. Avoid using acid detergents. Clean steel
hobs with specific detergents.
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