Hints and tips
To get the best out of your cooktop follow these simple suggestions.
Do not use an asbestos mat between the flame and the saucepan as this may cause serious damage to your cooktop.
Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the burners.
Saucepans should have thick flat bottoms. Food in a saucepan with an uneven bottom will take longer to cook. Very heavy saucepans may bend the pan support or deflect the flame.
Match the bottom of your saucepans with the cooking zone of the burner and always make sure they are stable. This will give you the most efficient cooking. Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto the benchtop and damage the surface.
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 cooking time.
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