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 dual hotplate turn the control knobNOTE:
clockwise for the full area, or anticlockwise forOccasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch
the centre section.ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being
The inner section is very economical whenused. This is due to a safety device which prevents
cooking with small diameter saucepans.the glass from overheating.
For single hotplates, turn the control knob inSome switching ON and OFF when cooking at high
either direction to vary the heat setting. Thetemperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal,
highest number represents the hottest settingcauses no damage to the hob and little delay in
and the lowest number represents the coolestcooking times.
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to theExcessive switching may however be caused by the
quantity and type of food to be cooked.use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
This model has the added feature of Rapidis smaller than the heated area. If excessive
Power Zone hotplates which react more quicklyswitching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
than the other ceramic hotplates and are easily
HINTS AND TIPS
identified by their instant red glow.
Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANSheated areas. This will reduce the risk of
For speed and economy only good quality saucepansscratches and metal marks from saucepans with
with flat bases and close fitting lids arealuminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
recommended. The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the cooking area, aon.
base diameter of up to 225mm (9?) may be used on a
180mm (7?) heated area.
Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer, particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to
remove edges and take off any deposits left from Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
manufacture.saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc., shouldbe used.
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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