Fagor 6FI-4GLSX - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
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3.2 OPERATING THE HOT PLATE
3.2.1 OPERATING HINTS
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Keep the plate clean. Dirty plate does not transfer all power.
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Except first use, turn on the plate only after putting a pot on it.
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Never put wet vessels on the plate as moisture causes corrosion.
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Never sprinkle a hot plate with cold water.
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Switch the plate off a few minutes before finishing the cooking as the plate accumulates heat and
remains hot for some time after switching it off.
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Do not use the plate to prepare food wrapped in aluminium foil or in plastic containers. Do not put
plastic plates or other objects on the plate.
3.2.2 CONTROL KNOB OF THE ELECTRIC PLATE
Plate turned off Minimum heating power Maximum heating power
Fig. 20
 Heating power is adjusted using the 7-position control knob. Power changes in steps. Such controls
ensure proper and economical adjustment of the plate heating power.
 A control knob may be turned in both directions. Digits 1 to 6 indicate control knob positions (Fig.
20). These positions correspond to certain heating power.
Using the 7-positon control knob
Knob setting Suitable for
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
 rapid cooking or intensive frying
 intensive roasting of meat, fish
 mild
roasting
 further cooking huge volumes of dish, thick soups
 cooking potatoes, soups
 simmering vegetables, fish in its own juice
 plate
turned off
Important !
1. Except the first use, do not turn on the hot plate before putting a pot on it.
2. Put a thin layer of protective agent on the plate, if it will not be used for a longer
time.