Moffat MEH 631 manual Operation, Electric Hotplates Control Light, Hints and Tips

Operation

Electric Hotplates

To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to the required heat setting.

The control knob is numbered 1 - 6

OFF	0
MINIMUM	1	To keep food warm
Very Gentle		To melt butter and
		chocolate
Gentle	2	To prepare cream-sauces,
		stews and milk puddings
		or to fry eggs
Slow	3	Dried vegetables, frozen
		food, fruit, boiling water
		or milk
Medium	4	Boiled potatoes, fresh
		vegetables, pâtés, soups,
		broths, pancakes or fish
High	5	Larger stews, meat roll,
		fish, omelettes, steaks
MAXIMUM	6	Steaks, escalopes and
Fast		frying.

The hob has two types of hotplates: Normal Hotplates -We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (6) for a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to the required setting.

Rapid Hotplates -The rapid hotplates are indicated by a red dot, and will heat up more quickly than a normal plate. As the red dots are painted on the plate, they may deteriorate during use and even disappear completely after a period of time. This will not affect the performance of the hob.

It is important to note that the plate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a short while.

Electric Hotplates Control Light

The Hotplates Control Light will come on each time a cooking zone is switched on.

Hints and Tips

Saucepans for use on solid plates should have several characteristics:

zThey should be fairly heavy duty

zThey should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.

zThey should have a flat base to ensure good contact with the plate.

This is particularly important when using pans for high temperature frying or pressure cooking.

As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn down the plate control knob so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.

You can switch off the plate a short while before you finish cooking, and the final stage will be completed on the accumulated heat. Similarly, stews etc. cooked in well covered saucepans cook at lower temperature which is more economical.

Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids being spilt onto the plates.

Never leave the plates on without a pan on them or with an empty pan on them.

Take care never to lean or reach over a hot electric plate. Always point pan handles inward or over the work surface next to the hob to avoid accidentally knocking over a pan as you pass by.

Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Service Force Centre.

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