Creda C161E Ceramic Hob General Information C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E, Always, Never, Halogen

Ceramic Hob General Information (C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E)

PANS SHOULD BE:

Not concave (bowed in)

Not convex (bowed out)

Not rimmed

Not deeply ridged

But essentially Flat

Always ✓	Never ✗
● Use good quality flat-	● NEVER Use gauze, metal
based cookware on all	pan diffusers, asbestos
electric heat sources.	mats and stands e.g. Wok
● Always ensure pans have	stands – they can cause
clean, dry bases before	overheating.
use.	● NEVER Use utensils with
● Ensure pans match size of	skirts or rims e.g. buckets
heating area.	and some kettles.
● Remember good quality	● NEVER Use badly dented
pans retain heat well, so	or distorted pans.
generally only a low or	● NEVER Leave an element
medium heat is necessary.	switched on when not
● Ensure pan handles are	cooking.
positioned safely and	● NEVER Cook food directly
away from heat sources.	on a heat source.
● Always lift pans, do not	● NEVER Drag or slide
drag.	utensils, along the hob
● Always use pan lids	surface.
except when frying.	● NEVER Stare at Halogen
● Deal with spillage	heating units.
immediately but with
care.

THE BEST COMBINATIONS

This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information refer to manufacturers’ instructions.

	Ceramic	Halogen
Aluminium	✓	✓
Stainless steel with single layer	✗	✗
copper base
Stainless steel with sandwich bases	✓	✓
of aluminium and
stainless steel or aluminium
and copper.
Enamelled steel	✓	✓
Enamelled aluminium	✓	✓
Enamelled based cast iron	✓ With Extra Care ✓
Copper	✗	✗
Toughened glass or ceramic/	Not Recommended
glass/pottery

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