USING THE HOB
To save energy
•Always position pans centrally over the heating area.
•Put lids on saucepans and only heat the amount of liquid you need.
•When liquids boil, reduce the control setting to maintain a simmer.
•Consider the use of a pressure cooker for the cooking of a complete meal.
•Vegetables will cook quicker if chopped in smaller pieces.
•Larger heating elements are ideal for faster cooking methods, such as boilingor frying, and for larger pans.
Smaller heating elements are ideal for simmering and stewing, and for smaller pans.
•Do not use a pan which is too small or too large for the heating area - refer to notes on next page.
Choice of pans
The choice of cookware is important if you are to achiev e maximum benefit from cooking with a ceramic hob.
Ceramic hobs are not only easy to clean, they are also energy efficient if you use the right pans to suit the surface.
When buying new pans, always refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
For best results and energy efficiency, it is important to use flat bottomed pans of the correct type, especially on ceramic glass hobs.
Always use pans which are large enough to prevent spillage, especially for deep frying, or when cooking with a sugar based substance.
Trivets, round based woks, heat diffuser pads and
Do not use double pans, rim based pans, old misshapen pans or any pan which is unstable when placed on a flat surface.
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