Operating your hob, Cooking equipment | Zanussi ZG 1102, ZGW 1302

Operating your hob

Cooking zones

•The cooking zones are clearly marked on the ceramic surface.

•They are operated by the corres- ponding switch box or built-in oven.

•The dimensions of the cooking zones are such that they accommo- date standard sized saucepans.

Cooking equipment

Specially tested cooking pans for ceramic hobs exist. Pay attention to the declaration of the manufacturer.

Cooking pans with aluminium or copper bottoms can cause metallic discolouration that can not be removed anymore. Be especially careful in using enamel pans. Avoid the heating-up of empty pans since their base could be damaged in a way which can cause scratches when removed on the hob's surface.

The following advice should be considered to achie- ve an optimal energy consumption and cooking time as well as to avoid that overboiling food can be burnt onto the cooking zones.

• Bottom of pans

Cooking and frying pans should have a flat and solid base. A base with rough edges can scratch and leave abrasion marks on the ceramic surface! Ask for electric cooking pans.

• Size of pans

Pan or pot diameters should correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone.

• Lid of pans

Alid prevents heat to escape, shortens the heating-up time and reduces the energy consumption.