User manual BALAY 3EP700S

[. . . ] Before using the appliance for the first time, you must ensure that the domestic electrical system is earthed and meets all the current safety regulations. Use of this appliance without an earth connection or incorrectly installed can cause serious injuries (injuries or electrocution), although this is very rare The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for any inappropriate use or for any injury caused by incorrect electrical installation. Electrical connection or installation Safety precautions This appliance is intended only for domestic use. Should the oil ignite, do not try to put it out by pouring water on it. 4 Cover the pan with a lid or plate immediately. You must not keep any combustible items or aerosol cans in a drawer located under the hob. [. . . ] The following damage does not affect the performance or strength of your hob. Presence of stains Formed by spilled or melted sugar or food with a high sugar content. Scratches Due to salt, sugar, grains of sand or irregularities in the base of the saucepans. Colour loss A colour change to a metallic shade due to wear by hobs or from the use of inappropriate cleaning prod ucts. Decorative colour loss Grinding decoration due to the use of inappropriate cleaning products. The various types of damage mentioned above are caused by the incorrect use of the appliance, and therefore they are not covered by the warranty, as they are not technical problems relating to the appliance. 7 Your new hob. This manual will provide you with explanations about the use of different glass ceramic products. Identify which of the following appliances has the same characteristics as yours. Cooking zone 2 of 18 cm Cooking zone 3 of 14. 5 cm Cooking zone 1 of 14. 5 cm Cooking zone 4 of 18 cm Cooking zone 2 of 18 cm Cooking zone 3 of 14. 5 cm Cooking zone 1 of 14. 5 cm Cooking zone 4 of 18 cm 8 Single circuit hotplate The cooking surface size of these hotplates cannot be altered. The saucepan and hotplate sizes should match. Dual circuit hotplate The size of these hotplates can be altered. The hotplate must be switched on. Turn on the hotplate: Turn the control to the left, to maximum, past position 6. If you wish, you can turn the control to the right to position the whole cooking zone at a lower temperature: 5, 4, 3. . . etc. To reuse the hotplate, turn the control to the left to position 0 and select the desired heat setting with the control. Halogen hotplate It takes just a few seconds for the heating system to reach full power in the halogen hotplate. These types of hotplates should therefore not be stared at intently. 9 Safety instructions. Residual heat Your hob has a residual heat indicator S for each of the cooking zones. This indication is designed to warn you that this zone has been used and is still giving off sufficient heatto cause burns. You must therefore avoid the cooking zone which shows this indication S. Although the hob is turned off, the residual heat indication will remain illuminated while the cooking zone is hot. Caution The residual heat indicator will no longer come on after a power cut. The hotplates could still be hot. Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. The following tips help to save energy. Setting up Adjust the heat setting of the hotplate using the hotplate control. Cooking position1 = Minimum power level Cooking position 6 = Maximum power level Each heat setting has an intermediate step. This is marked by a dot. 10 Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Quantity Melting chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey gelatine Heating canned vegetables clear soup thick soup milk Heating and keeping warm stew (e. g. lentil stew) milk Defrosting and heating frozen spinach frozen goulash Simmering dumplings, meatballs (1 2 ltr. [. . . ] Cook with small quantities of water This saves energy and helps vegetables to retain vitamins and minerals. Switch down to a lower heat setting in good time. Cooking with small quantities of water Lowering the heat setting 12 Care and cleaning Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Care Clean your hob using a protective/care product for glass ceramic. It makes cleaning easier. Cleaning glass ceramic Cleaning agents Clean the hob after each use. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area. [. . . ]