Just got your new DEFY 3-plate stove and ready to start cooking? Whether you're boiling, frying, or simmering, using the stove is simple once you understand the basics.

This guide will help you get started with confidence — from turning on the plates to adjusting the heat levels for perfect results.

How to Use the Big Plate, Hob Plates, and Oven Modes on Your DEFY Stove

Your DEFY stove offers different operating modes depending on what you’re cooking. Follow the guide below to correctly use the big plate, hob plates, or oven + plate combinations.

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 1. Big Plate Only Mode

• Turn the selector switch to the setting marked for big plate only.
  (Only the large plate can be used in this mode.)

• Then, turn your plate switch to the desired heat level for the big plate.

• The indicator light will glow when the plate is active.

   

🔹 2. Hob Plates Only Mode

• Turn the selector switch to the hob plates mode.
  (Only the hob plates — small and medium — will be active in this mode.)

• Use the plate switch to set the temperature for the plates you want to use.

   

🔹 3. Oven + Big Plate Mode

• Turn the selector switch to the setting that allows both the oven and the big plate to operate together.
  (In this mode, you can bake and use the large plate at the same time.)

• Adjust the oven temperature as needed, and turn the big plate switch to your desired setting.