Using the Hob
The Hotplates
To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control
knob to the required heat setting.
The control knob is numbered 1 - 3 with seven
positions.
0 - OFF
? - Minimum
3 - Maximum.
The hob has two types of hotplates:
Rapid Hotplate (Front left)
The rapid hotplates will heat up more quickly
than a normal plate.
Normal Hotplates
We recommend the plates are switched to
maximum (3) for a short while to boost the plate,
and then adjusted to the required setting.
Do not put anything on the hob that is liable
It is important to note that the plate may to melt.
smoke a little and produce a slightly
unpleasant odour when used for the
first time. This is quite normal and will
disappear after a few minutes.
Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates
are given in the following table.
OFF 0
Very Gentle . To keep food warm
To melt butter and chocolate
Gentle 1 To prepare cream-sauces,
stews and milk puddings or
to fry eggs
Slow . Dried vegetables, frozen
food, fruit, boiling water
or milk
Medium 2 Boiled potatoes, fresh
vegetables, pâtés, soups,
broths, pancakes or fish
High . Larger stews, meat roll, fish,
omelettes, steaks
Fry 3 Steaks, escalopes and
frying.
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