4. BEFORE FIRST USEWARNING!Refer to the Safety chapters.4.1 Initial Cleaning• Remove all accessories and removableshelf supports (if applicable).• Clean the appliance before first use.Refer to the chapter "Care andcleaning".4.2 PreheatingPreheat the empty appliance to burn offthe remaining grease.1. Set the function and the maximumtemperature.2. Let the appliance operate for 45 mi-nutes.3. Set the function and the maximumtemperature.4. Let the appliance operate for 15 mi-nutes.Accessories can become hotter than usu-ally. The appliance can emit an odour andsmoke. This is normal. Make sure that theairflow is sufficient.5. HOB - DAILY USEWARNING!Refer to the Safety chapters.5.1 Heat settingKnob FunctionKeep Warm0 Off position1-9 Heat settings(1 - lowest heat setting, 9 -highest heat setting)1. Turn the knob to a necessary heatsetting.2. To stop the cooking, turn the knob tothe 0 position.Use the residual heat to decreaseenergy consumption. Deactivatethe cooking zone approximately5-10 minutes before the cookingis completed.5.2 Residual heat indicatorThe residual heat indicator comes onwhen a cooking zone is hot.WARNING!There is a risk of burns from resid-ual heat.6. HOB - HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!Refer to the Safety chapters.8 www.electrolux.com