Siemens ET130501 User Manual

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Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners. Risk of 
electrocution!
The graphics in this instruction manual are given as a 
guide only.
Electric hotplates
Before using for the first time
To remove the new smell, switch the hotplates on to full 
power for five minutes, one by one, without placing any 
pans on top. Do not switch more than one hotplate on at 
a time. At this point it is normal to notice smoke and 
odours, but these will disappear over time.
pans on top, except during this initial heating phase.
Operation
Switching on
Setting 1: low power.
Setting 6 or 9 (depending on the model): full power
Switching off
Turn the knob clockwise to the off setting.
Tip It is recommended to start cooking on full power and 
then to use intermediate power levels after a few 
minutes.
Residual heat
The electric hotplates can be switched off slightly before 
the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable 
energy.
you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving 
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Caution! Do not operate the hotplates without placing 
Turn the knob anticlockwise to the required setting.
Fig. 1 or 2 depending on the model.