Induction Hob

Each of the cooking areas is equipped with a system to detect the presence of a pan. The pan presence detection system recognises pans with a magnetisable base suitable for use with induction hobs. If the pan is removed during operation, or if an unsuitable pan is used, the display shows a symbol which seems like an underlined letter U.

1. On/Off
2. Power Level indicator
3. Button to select cooking area
4. Power level / Timer Control
5. Cooking time indicator

Timer (generic)
The timer is a countdown that can be set to run for from 1 to 99 minutes.At the end of the set time a buzzer will sound, which can be silenced by pressing any of the buttons.

The cooking areas operate independently while the timer is working.

With the hob on, make sure that none of the cooking areas are active.
• Press button “ + “ and button “ - “ together.
• The timer digit shows “ 0 0 “.
• Set the time using “ + “ and “ - “ .
• Do not touch anything else for 10 seconds and the timer will start to count down.

When the value is “ 0 0 “ pressing “ - “ sets it to 30 minutes. Repeat these operations to modify a value that has already been programmed.

To deactivate: With the hob on, make sure that none of the cooking areas are active.
• Press“+“ and “-“together.
• Set “00“using“+“and “-“.
• Do not touch anything for 10 seconds.

Cooking Area Timer
With the hob on, a pan in position and the cooking area operating:
• Select the cooking area required and set the power desidered.
• Press“+“ and “-“together.
• The timer digit showing “ 0 0 “ and the dot indicator, next to the corresponding cooking area, start blinking.
• Set the time using “+“ and “-“.
• Do not touch anything else for 10 seconds and the timer will start to count down.

When the value is “ 0 “ pressing “ - “ sets it to 30 minutes. Repeat these operations to modify a value that has already been programmed. The timer can be set for both cooking areas. The timer will show the shortest countdown of the two.

To deactivate: With the hob on, a pan in position and the cooking area operating: - • Select the cooking area required.-Press “+“ and “-“ together.
• Set “00“using“+“and “-“.
• Do not touch anything for 10 seconds.

Water

Tap water is safe to drink but you might find the taste unpleasant. We provide a Brita filter jug to enable you to filter your drinking water, ameliorating the taste.

In the case that you still prefer mineral water, the grocery shop in P.Boffa Street (just down Kunsill Popolari Street and turn right) can provide you with bottles of mineral water and your other daily needs.

In an island as dry as Malta, water is at a premium so please use wisely.

Waste

Mixed waste (black bag): Ceramic, nappies, dirty take away boxes, broken glass and mirrors, snack packets (anything that doesn't fall under recyclable or organic).

Recyclables (Grey bag): Cardboard, paper, empty aerosol cans, caps and lids, plastic bags, metal cans, soap bottles, foil trays. (please wash before disposing of)

Organic Waste (White Bag): Cooked and raw food, bones, peels, bread and pasta, food soiled napkins, tea bags and ground coffee, peels.

Only take out the rubbish before 07:30am on the correct day (beware of hefty fines for rubbish taken out on wrong collection day):

Collection days:
Monday: Organic Waste
Tuesday: Mixed Waste
Wednesday: Organic Waste
Thursday: Recyclable Waste
Friday: Organic Waste
Saturday: Mixed Waste

Wash and leave any glass bottles and jars behind in kitchen by bins.

If you are checking out before the collection day, leave rubbish in bins upstairs.

Oven/Microwave Oven

For more information on the oven please click here.

Fridge

You’ll find fresh milk in the fridge as part of the Welcome Pack.

Before you leave, please take out any things left in the fridge and freezer if they are open and bin them.

Laundry

There is no washing machine in the house but if you have some small washing to do by hand, we suggest using the bathroom sink, kitchen sink or the bucket under the kitchen sink. A clothes horse and an ironing board are located at the side of the kitchen pod. The iron is in the chest of drawers in the bedroom.

Kitchen cupboard surface

Please always make use of the wooden cutting board when using a knife and wipe any spillage on the kitchen surface to avoid staining. The longer a spillage stays there, the more it is difficult to remove.

The dish drainer also helps in helping maintain a spotless surface. Please wipe the drainer clean when you are ready.

Coffee & Tea

Tea bags and sugar can be found in the wall cupboards.

We also provide you with an Espresso Moka Pot and freshly ground coffee.

A moka pot has 3 chambers, one for water (A), one for grounds (B) and one for the finished product (C).

The bottom chamber is for the water. It should be filled to just below the valve.

The middle chamber is for your finely ground coffee. Pack it in lightly.

The top chamber is the collection point for the brewed espresso / coffee.

Use filtered water for a better coffee.

Slippers

We have provided complimentary slippers for 2 reasons. The first is to make you more comfortable - if you are used to fitted carpets back home, you might find the Maltese tiles slightly cool to your bare feet. This only applies in winter which is relatively short in Malta.

In summer tiles make for a pleasant cooling effect on your feet. The second reason is to protect the spiral staircase’s timber treads and timber balcony from getting damaged by shoes, especially those with heels. We'd appreciate it it if you would take off your shoes as soon as you enter the house.

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