Smeg A1C-6 [12/26] Using the cooking hob

Instructions for the user

4. USING THE COOKING HOB

4.1 Cooking zones

The appliance features 5 cooking zones of

different diameter and power. Their position is

clearly indicated by circles and the heat given

off is defined by the markings on the glass

surface.

The 5 cooking zones are of the HIGH-LIGHT type and come on after a

few seconds of being activated. Heating intensity can be adjusted by

means of the knobs located on the front panel from a minimum setting of

1 to a maximum setting of 9.

The cooking zones marked by two concentric circles (

) and by a circle

+ fish-kettle (

) feature double heating either within the inner circle or

both circles.

The five signal lamps located between the cooking zones

come on when the temperature of one or more of the heating

zones exceeds 60°C.

The lamps go off upon temperature dropping to below approximately

60°C.

Before using the hob for the first time, pre-heat it to the maximum

temperature long enough to burn any manufacturing oily residues which

could give the food unpleasant odours.

For best cooking results and energy saving, only use containers suitable

for electric cooking:

• The bases of containers must be very thick,

perfectly flat and clean and dry. The hob must

also be clean and dry.

• Do not use cast iron saucepans or saucepans

with a rough base, as they may scratch the

cooking surface.

• The diameter of the base of the saucepans

must be equal to the diameter of the circle

outlining the cooking zone. If not, energy will

be wasted.