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- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free.
∙ The power cord must be kept well away
from any hot part of the appliance.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Start up
Before using the appliance for the fi rst time,
remove any remaining packaging and wipe
the surface with a damp cloth.
Suitable cookware
∙ This appliance must only be used with
cookware suitable for use with induction-
type hot-plates, eg stainless-steel with
a ferro-magnetic base, or cast-iron or
enamelled steel cookware.
∙ Cookware can be tested for its suitability
by simply holding a magnet to the base;
if the magnet is attracted, the cookware
is suitable for use with this appliance.
∙ Only fl at-bottom pots and pans may be
used.
∙ Do not use any cookware with a base
less than 2 mm thick.
∙ Only pots and pans with a diameter of
18 to around 22 cm may be used.
∙ If unsuitable cookware is used, the
appliance will respond with an error
message (see 'Troubleshooting' table).
∙ Coated pots and pans may be
damaged by excessive heat. It is
therefore important to select the
appropriate temperature level for the
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cookware in use, and to follow the
information provided by the cookware's
manufacturer.
∙ A maximum load of 6 kg for either
cooking plate must not be exceeded.
Setting the power output / temperature
This appliance may be operated by
either of its control features, 'Power'
or 'Temperature' . For heating water,
steaming and similar cooking applications,
we recommend using the 'Power'
control. For frying, deep-frying and the
like, the 'Temperature' control
be used.
Power
Press the operating key
shows the default setting, 5 (left cooking
plate: 4). Using the + and – selection keys,
the power setting can be adjusted from 1
to 10 as required (left plate from 1-7, right
plate from 1-10).
Temperature
Press the operating key . The display
shows the default setting, 120. Using
the + and –selection keys, the required
temperature level can be selected in steps
of 20 °C within a range from 60 °C to
240 °C.
should
. The display