General guidelines, Using a wok | Fisher & Paykel CG603, CG903

Using your cooktop

General guidelines

To get the best out of your cooktop, follow these simple suggestions:

Use saucepans with thick flat bottoms. Food in a saucepan with an uneven bottom will take longer to cook.

Fig.10 Efficient and inefficient saucepan bottoms

Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto your benchtop and damage the surface.

Always make sure saucepans are stable. Using very heavy saucepans may bend the trivet/pan support or deflect the flame.

When you need to boil, simmer or fry food, first set the temperature to the High position. Once the food is boiling, reduce the temperature to maintain a steady heat to cook your food thoroughly. Doing this will reduce the cooking time.

For auxillary and semi-rapid burners, pans should be 12 cm (5 in.) or larger in diameter. For rapid burners, pans should be 18-26 cm (7-10 in.) in diameter.

The fish burner is designed to be used with a ‘fish kettle’ or griddle approximately 40 cm (16 in.) long.

A fish kettle used on the fish burner is also useful for steaming long vegetables like corn cobs, Chinese broccoli, long beans, and asparagus.

Using a wok

Use your wok only on the wok burner. The trivet/pan support is shaped to take a traditional wok with a round base.

You can also use a wok stand. Make sure the stand fits securely on the four fingers of the trivet/ pan support, and is stable.

Do not use a wok larger than 45 cm (18 in.)

The wok burner is designed to be used with a wok but may be used with pans 18-26 cm (7-10 in.) in diameter, with care.

CG903, CG603, CG903 specifications

Fisher & Paykel is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in kitchen appliances, and the CG603 and CG903 gas cooktops exemplify this philosophy. These models stand out in both design and functionality, catering to home chefs who require precision and performance.

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