PAGE 6 OF 12The controlsThe plate controls for hobs without a control panel are located on the oven fasciaSWITCH THE PLATE ON FOR ASHORT PERIOD TO DRYTO CLEAN THE PLATE - WIPE IT WITH A DAMPCLOTH OR NYLON SCOURING PADDO NOT USE ONE POT ON TWO PLATESUSE POTS THAT ARE SLIGHTLYBIGGER THAN THE PLATEAND THAT HAVE A SMOOTH FLAT BASEDO NOT USE A POT WITH AN UNEVEN BASEBEFORE USING THE PLATES FOR THE FIRST TIMESWITCH THEM ON FOR FOUR MINUTESAT THE HIGHEST SETTINGTHIS ALLOWS THE PROTECTIVE COATINGTO BURN INTO INHIBIT CORROSION, PERIODICALLY APPLYSALT-FREE VEGETABLE OIL,SEWING MACHINE OIL ORELECTRICAL HOT-PLATE POLISH,(AVAILABLE FROM DEFY SERVICE CENTRES)DO NOT USE A POT WITH A DIRTY OR WET BASEDO NOT USE A POT ON AN UNMATCHED PLATETO CONSERVE ENERGYAND AVOID SPILLSWE RECOMMENDYOU KEEP A LID ON THE POT.Plate controls1. Left front2. Left back3. Right back4. Right frontRinger timer on Gemini hobs with a control panel onlyx The ringer timer may be used for timing a cooking period of up to 60 minutes.x First wind the timer by turning the knob fully clockwise.x Return the knob to the desired time period.x At the end of the this period the bell will ring.x Note: If the timer is not first fully wound the bell may not ring.1 2 3 4DO DO NOTSolid plate - care guide