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 hotplates, turn the controlNOTE
knob in either direction to vary the heat
setting. The highest number represents theOccasionally the heated areas may be seen to
hottest setting and the lowest the coolestswitch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to thebeing used. This is due to a safety device which
quantity and type of food to be cooked.prevents the glass from overheating. Some switching
ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures,
lThis model has the added feature of Reflexe.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no
hotplates which react more quickly than otherdamage to the hob and little delay in cooking times.
ceramic hotplates and are easily identified byExcessive switching may however be caused by the
their rapid red glow.
use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANSis smaller than the heated area. If excessive
switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
For speed and economy only good qualityHINTS AND TIPS
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended. The saucepan base should belLift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
approximately the same size as the cooking area, aheated areas. This will reduce the risk of
base diameter of up to 225mm (9") may be used onscratches and metal marks from saucepans with
a 180mm (7") heated area.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.lFollow any guidelines provided by the
Pressure cookers, preserving pans etc., shouldsaucepan manufacturer, particularly those
comply with the recommendations given above.relating to recommended heat settings.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be usedlAvoid using thin badly dented or distorted saucepans.
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed basesThose with uneven bases should not be used.
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.
14 |
ACEC
