Aga Ranges Legacy 44 - Manual (Page 11)

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Using your Range
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Although the cooktop surface is very strong, a heavy or
sharp falling object (a salt shaker for example) might cause
the surface to crack.
If you fi nd a crack in the surface immediately
disconnect the appliance from the supply and
arrange for its repair.
Care should be taken that no water seeps into the
appliance.
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The areas marked with two concentric circles have an inner
and an outer element. Push in and turn the control knob
clockwise to heat the whole area for larger pans - push in
and turn it the other way (counter clockwise) to just heat
the inner part for smaller pans.
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Never cook directly on the surface.
The kind of pan you use and the quantity of food
aff ects the setting required. Higher settings are
required for larger quantities of food.
Naturally, the surface must be washed after use
in order to prevent it from becoming scratched or
dirty.
Only scratches in the cooktop surface reported
within 14 days of range installation are covered
by the waranty. Scratches caused by usage are
not covered.
When cooking on the cooktop you may see the
cooktop area you are using switch off and on.
This is caused by a safety device that limits the
temperature of the cooktop. It is quite normal,
especially when cooking at high temperatures. If it
happens a lot with a particular pan however it may
mean the pan is not suitable – perhaps too small or
too uneven - for a electric cooktop.
Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to
avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Sugar spillage will permanently damage the
cooktop and therefore must be cleaned off with
care immediately. Never let sugar spillage cool
before trying to remove it.
If sugar or foods with high sugar content, aluminum
foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt
on the cooktop surface remove them immediately
from the hot cooking area using a scraper to avoid
any possible damage to the surface. See ‘Cleaning
your range’.
Never cut directly on the cooking surface.
Don’t cook directly on the cooktop surface i.e.
without a pan or utensil
Don’t use the cooktop as a work surface
Don’t drag or slide utensils across the cooktop
surface
Don’t place anything between the base of the
pan and the cooktop surface (i.e. asbestos mats,
aluminum foil, Wok stand)
Don’t leave utensils, foodstuff s or combustible
items on the cooktop when it is not in use. (e.g.
towels, fry pans containing oil)
Don’t place plastic or aluminum foil, or plastic
containers on the cooktop
Don’t leave the cooktop zones switched on unless
being used for cooking
Don’t place large preserving pans or fi sh kettles
across two heating zones
Don’t place utensils partly covering a heating zone.
Always place utensils centrally.
Never allow anyone to climb or stand on the
cooktop