THE SEALED HOTPLATES
BEFORE USING THE HOTPLATES FOR THE FIRST TIME
Turn the control knob to a medium/high setting and allow the hotplate to heat, uncovered by a saucepan for 3-5
minutes. This hardens the protective coating on the hotplates, and makes it more resistant to normal use. A
harmless smoke will be given off from the hotplates.
lTo operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in
either direction to vary the heat setting.
lThe highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest represents the coolest
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the
quantity and type of food to be cooked.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc., should
For speed and economy only good qualitycomply with the recommendations given above.
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended.Traditional round-bottomed Woks must not be used
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed bases
To check the flatness of the saucepan, place a rulerare available and do comply with the above
across the pan base, hold at eye level and look forrecommendations.
light showing. There should be very little or no light
visible between the ruler and the pan base.HINTS AND TIPS
lAvoid the use of decorative covers as they
can cause condensation to form on the
hotplates which may lead to deterioration.
lFollow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
relating to recommended heat settings.
lAvoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
The size of the base of the saucepan should be thesaucepans as they can lead to sticking and
same or up to 2.5cm/1 inch larger than the hotplate.burning of food.
If the base is too small, energy will be wasted,
boilovers will also be more difficult to deal with as
spillage will fall directly onto the hotplate. lTo prolong the life of the hotplates:-
lNever use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket
lNever use an asbestos mat
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