THE CERAMIC HOB
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK
BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER IMMEDIATELY FROM THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE.
USING THE HOB
lTo operate the dual hotplate turn the controlNOTE
knob clockwise for the full area, or
anticlockwise for the centre section. Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to
switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are
lThe inner section is very economical whenbeing used. This is due to a safety device which
cooking with small diameter saucepans.prevents the glass from overheating. Some switching
ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures,
lFor single hotplates, turn the control knob ine.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no
either direction to vary the heat setting. Thedamage to the hob and little delay in cooking times.
highest number represents the hottest setting
Excessive switching may however be caused by the use of
and the lowest the coolest setting. Choose a
setting appropriate to the quantity and type ofan unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which is smaller
food to be cooked.than the heated area. If excessive switching occurs,
discontinue use of the saucepan.
lThis model has the added feature of three
HINTS AND TIPS
Reflex hotplates which react more quickly
than other ceramic hotplates and are easilylLift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
identified by their rapid red glow.
heated areas. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from saucepans with
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANSaluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
For speed and economy only good qualitycleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids areon.
recommended. The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the cooking area, a
base diameter of up to 225mm (9") may be used on
a 180mm (7") heated area.
lFollow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
relating to recommended heat settings.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed tolAvoid using thin badly dented or distorted saucepans.
remove edges and take off any deposits left fromThose with uneven bases should not be used.
manufacture.
Pressure cookers, preserving pans etc., should
comply with the recommendations given above.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed bases
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.
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