AEG MC 4461 BT wei - Manual (Page 25)

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Unpacking the appliance
1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.
2. Remove all packaging materials such as films, filler mate-
rial, cable clips and carton.
3. To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any transport
damage.
NOTE:
Production residue or dust may have collected on the appli-
ance. We recommend cleaning the appliance according to
chapter “Cleaning”.
Attaching the handles
The handles can be attached to the left and right side respec-
tively.
The handles feature clamps that fit into the openings of the
housing.
• Push the clamps into the housing and secure by using the
screws provided.
Electrical Connection
Connected load/wattage
The hob can take up an overall load of 1500 W. Because of
this high connected load it is recommended to use a separate
connection protected over a 16 A safety switch.
CAUTION: Overload!
Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets as the power
consumption of this device is too high for these.
Connection
• Before inserting the mains plug into the socket check
whether the voltage which you intend to use corresponds
to that of the machine. Please see the label on the machine
for details.
• Only connect the machine to a correctly installed safety
socket.
Initial Operation of the Unit
Before first use, operate the unit for 5 minutes to remove the
protective coating of the hotplate. Set the thermostatic control-
ler to MAX.
NOTE:
Occurrence of light smoke and odours is normal with this
procedure. Take care of suitable ventilation.
Using the Hotplate
Switching on/off
The unit is switched on with the thermostatic controller.
The unit is switched off when the thermostatic controller is set
to MIN.
Notes for cooking utensils
• For optimum use of energy, use only pots/pans with a flat
bottom (see Fig.).
• The cooking utensil never should be smaller than the hot-
plate. This wastes energy. In extreme cases, the hotplate
can become distorted.
Operation
Use the thermostatic controller to select the temperature of the
hotplate according to the purpose:
Notch 1:
Warming up
Notch 2: Warming up/simmering
Notch 3: Simmering
Notch 4: Frying
Notch 5: Parboiling, browning
Notch MAX: Browning, quick heating
NOTE:
The pilot lamp indicates the heating up of the hotplate. It is
switched on and off during operation. This is normal and
indicates that the temperature is controlled and maintained
by the thermostatic controller.
Switching Off
• Set the thermostatic controller to MIN.
• Remove the mains plug from the socket.
• Let the unit cool down before storing it.
WARNING: Hazard of burns!
Because of the heat radiated during cooking, dangerously
high temperatures may occur at the cooking zone after the
cooking cycle.