THE CERAMIC HOB
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A
FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE
APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE.
USING THE HOB
To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs inNOTE
either direction to vary the heat setting.Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch
ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being
The highest number represents the hottestused. This is due to a safety device which prevents
setting and the lowest number represents thethe glass from overheating. Some switching ON and
coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to
the quantity and type of food to be cooked.OFF when cooking at high temperatures, e.g. deep
fat frying is quite normal, causes no damage to the
hob and little delay in cooking times.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANSExcessive switching may however be caused by the
For speed and economy only good quality saucepansuse of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
with flat bases and close fitting lids areis smaller than the heated area. If excessive
recommended. The saucepan base should beswitching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
approximately the same size as the cooking area, a
base diameter of up to 225mm (9?) may be used on aHINTS AND TIPS
180mm (7?) heated area. Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
heated areas. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from saucepans with
aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
on.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to
remove edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc., should
comply with the recommendations given above. Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be usedmanufacturer, particularly those relating to
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed basesrecommended heat settings.
are available and do comply with the above Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
recommendations.saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
be used.
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