Hotpoint DSC60G manual Care of the Ceramic Hob, Do Not, Safety requirements for deep fat frying

Care of the Ceramic Hob

scratch the glass surface.

•Glass or glass ceramic utensils.

Do Not

In order to keep your ceramic hob in good condition, follow these simple guidelines:

Do not	stare at halogen heating units.
Do not	cook directly on the hob surface without a
	cooking utensil, as this will result in damage
	to the surface of the hob.
Do not	use the hob as a worktop surface as
	damage may occur to the smooth surface of
	the hob.
Do not	drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as
	this will cause scratches in the surface of the
	hob.
Do not	allow a cooking utensil to come
	into contact with the hob
	surround.
Do not	place anything between the base of the
	utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use
	asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stand.
Do not	leave any utensils, food or combustible
	items on the hob when it is not in use.
Do not	place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic
	containers on the hob.
Do not	leave the hotplates or cooking areas
	switched On unless they are being used.
Do not	leave heating zones uncovered when they
	are switched On. We recommend
	not to place large preserving pans
	or fish kettles across two heating
	areas.
Do not	leave utensils partly covering the
	heated areas. Always ensure that they are
	placed centrally over the heated areas and
	have the same diameter as the heating area
	used.

Do

Always ensure that the bottom of the pan is both clean and dry. Dirt or moisture between the pan and the hob can cause pitting of the surface of the glass.

We do not recommend the use of utensils with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins). Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas.

Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.

Always take extra care when cooking foods with a high sugar content eg. jam, as spillage will

cause damage to the surface of the glass.
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Always clean spills immediately (see Care and
Cleaning).
IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance
there could be some fire risk attached to the heating
of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking
utensils containing oil must not be left
unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in
close proximity to the patterned cooking areas.

1.Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.

2.Never fill the pan more than one-third full with fat or oil.

3.Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.

4.Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.

5.Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added too quickly.

6.Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.

7.Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.

8.Never allow excessive splashing of oil onto the hob.

Safety requirements for deep fat frying

In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire:

1.Switch Off the electricity supply.

NEVER attempt to move the pan - burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning pan and rushing outside with it.

2.Smother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth. NEVER use a fire extinguisher to put out a pan fire, as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

NEVER use water to extinguish oil or fat fires. When smothering the flames DO ENSURE that your FACE and ARMS are WELL PROTECTED from the flames to save you from becoming hurt.

3.After the fire has been extinguished LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT.

4.If you fail to put the fire out, call the fire brigade immediately.

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