Using Your Ceramic Hob
About your hob
Your hob may have halogen element (s) as well as the standard ceramic elements. In terms of care and use the procedure remains the same as with the other elements.
The hot hob light
The hot hob light will come on when one of the hotplates is switched on, or when it has begun to warm up. It will remain on for a short time after the last element has been switched off to serve as a reminder that the hob top may still be warm to the touch.
Switching on - rotary control
●Select the element you wish to use, place the pan on and turn the control knob clockwise to the heat you wish to use.
●The temperature settings on the hob do not indicate any set temperature and cannot be used to judge one element against another.
●During cooking, the elements will cycle on and off, this is to prevent the hob for overheating.
●In addition for your safety, there may be a ‘hot hob’ light, this will indicate that the hob has been recently used and may still be hot to touch.
●To switch off, turn the selected control knob
Energy Saving
●Position pans centrally over the elements.
●Only heat the amount of liquid you need.
●Once liquids have been brought to the boil, reduce the heat setting to a simmer.
●Consider using a pressure cooker if possible.
●Vegetables in small pieces will cook quicker.
●Use a pan which is a close match to your element size.
●Smaller elements are ideal for simmering and stewing in smaller pans, while the larger elements are ideal for frying and boiling.
!Always make sure that children are super- vised when they are near to the appliance when it is in use.
i Before use: Apply a thin coat of ceramic hob cleaner to the hob to help maintain and protect it. Supplies can be purchased from our Customer Parts Centre. The part number and contact number are towards the back of this guide.
iUse flat based pans which are the correct size for your burners and suitable for your hob type.
We recommend the following sizes:
100mm or 4” min. 250mm or 10” max.
Smaller or larger pan sizes may lead to slower cooking times.
!Try to avoid spillage of salty substances or sugary substances onto your hotplate spillage well, as this may cause staining and damage your hob.
Clean the hob top as regularly as possible, this will prevent any build up of grease which may be a fire hazard.
Slow cooking time? Check the base of your pan. Shiny pans can often reflect heat back into the element causing it to cycle on and off more.
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