Using Your Ceramic Hob

Notes for Ceramic / Halogen hobs:

● Warning: Do not stare at the halogen hob element while it is in use - doing so may temporarily impair your vision.

● Do not use the ceramic glass surface of the hob as a work surface or chopping board, this will cause damage to the glass.

● Do not use commercial simmering aids as they cause excess heat which can damage your hob top and cause a hazard.

● Plastic utensils may melt onto the hob top if they come into contact with it while it is warm.

● Please be aware that the surface of this hob is smooth. If pans are knocked they will move on the hob top. Make sure pans are not overhanging the edge of the hob to prevent this wherever possible.

● Use pans which are large enough for the foods inside to avoid overflowing - this may cause damage to your hob.

● Pans with dull or dark coloured bases give the quickest results. All pans used on ceramic/halogen hobs should have thick, flat, smooth bases to ensure maximum contact with the element.

● Aluminium pans will give goods results, but please take care when using them. If they are slid across the hob top they tend to leave visible marks which can be difficult to remove.

● Foods in salted water, or with a high sugar or syrup content may cause damage if they are spilled onto the hob during cooking. not

● Aluminium foil must be placed onto the hob, it will reflect any heat back into the element - which can damage it.

● Pans with highly polished bases may also reflect heat back into the element causing the hotplate to cycle on and off rapidly, which slows down cooking.

● Do not leave the element on without it being covered by a pan as this can cause overheating.