DE DIETRICH DTG1195X - Manual (Page 17)

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
be thoroughly cleaned with appropriate cleaning
products which are readly available.
NB.: When operating for the first time, it is
necessary to eliminate any humidity or oil
which may accumulated around the electric
elements of the plate by operating the electric
plate on its lowest setting (1) for about 30
minutes.
KNOB
SETTING
HEAT TYPE OF COOKING
0 Off
1 Very low To heat small quantities of liquids.
2 Low
Heating medium quantities of liquid, to prepare sauces and
creams requiring long cooking.
3 Mild To defrost frozen foods, cook stews, at to below boiling point.
4 Medium For foods which require boiling point, delicate meat and fish.
5 Strong For roasting, grilling, stews.
6 Very strong To boil large quantities of liquid, to fry.
CLEANING
Before any operation, disconnect the appliance
from the electric grid. Don’t use a steam
cleaner for the cleaning the hob.
It is advisable to clean the appliance when it is
cold.
Enamelled parts
The enamelled parts must be washed with a
sponge and soapy water or with a light detergent.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive products.
Do not leave substances, such as lemon or tomato
juice, salt water, vinegar, coffee and milk on the
enamelled surfaces for a long time.
Stainless steel an alluminum parts
Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in
contact with highly calcareous water or aggressive
detergents for an extended period of time.
The stainless steel parts should also be cleaned
with soapy water and then dried with a soft cloth.
Burners and racks
These parts can be removed to make cleaning
easier.
The burners must be washed with a sponge and
soapy water or with a light detergent, wiped well
and placed in their housing perfectly.
Make sure that the flame-dividing ducts are not
clogged.
Check that the feeler of the safety valve and the
start-up electrode are always perfectly cleaned, so
as to ensure an optimum operation.
Gas taps
The possible lubrication of the taps must be carried
out by specialized personnel, exclusively.
In case of hardening or malfunctions in the gas
taps, apply to the Customer Service.