7Start Using Your ApplianceBCS604X-1, BCS604X-1FBefore first use, switch on one hotplate at a time for 5 minutes at the maximum setting. This will help toeliminate any new smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on the heating elements duringtransit.Control KnobsAll operations are performed by means of the 4 control knobs that are located on the right hand side of thecooktop.The control knobs can be turned either clockwise or anti-clockwise to select a heating level. The numbersaround the outside of each control knob indicates the power level that you have set the hotplate to.A marking to the bottom of each control knob, indicates which hotplate it controls.Turn the control knob of the hotplate that you wish to cook on, clockwise or anti-clockwise until it reaches thepower level that you desire.Each hotplate can be adjusted between 1 and 6. 1 being the lowest temperature setting and 6 being thehighest temperature setting.When you have finished cooking, make sure that you turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the 0 position.Cooktop GuidelinesThe first few times the cooktop is used, it may give off an acrid, burning smell. This smell will disappearcompletely with repeated use.The hotplates are fitted with cooking areas of different diameter and power. The positions where the heat willradiate form are clearly marked on the cooktop. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on thesehotplates for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the same diameter as the hotplate that they arebeing used on.