Smeg CIR60X3 User Manual

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Instructions for the user
 
 
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7.4.2
 
Using the electric elements 
The electric elements are ideal for ultrarapid cooking. 
The settings shown in the table are merely indicative. 
 
 
 
 
POSITION 
 
HEAT 
INTENSITY 
 
 
POSSIBLE COOKING 
 
 
 
Off 
 
 
 
 
 
To melt butter, chocolate, etc.  
Weak 
To heat small amounts of liquid.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Soft 
To heat larger amounts of liquid. 
 
 
 
 
 
To defrost frozen food and prepare stews, 
Slow
 
cooking at or just below boiling point. 
 
 
 
 
 
To cook food which has to reach boiling point, to 
Medium
 
roast delicate meat or fish. 
 
 
 
 
 
Strong 
For roasts, steaks and large boiled joints. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Very strong 
To boil large amounts of water, to fry.
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING
 
When switching on the electric element for the first 
time, or if the electric element has not been used 
for a long time, to remove any humidity from the 
insulating material it should be dried out by placing 
the electric element on position 1 for 30 minutes. 
 
 
To use correctly remember to:
 
• 
Switch the electric element only after having placed the pan on it. 
• 
Use flat and thick bottomed pans. 
• 
Never use pans which are smaller than the electric element. 
• 
Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the electric element. 
• 
When cooking with flammable oils and fats, never leave the 
appliance. 
• 
The electric elements will stay hot for a long time after use: do not 
touch them or place any objects on them. 
• 
If any dents appear in the electric element surface, switch it off 
immediately and contact the nearest authorised servicing centre.