Using the Hob
Pans
For optimum safety and performance,we recommendthe use of flat bottomed pans witha base diameterof minimum 100mm (4”) and maximum 250mm (10”).
Do not use double pans, rim based pans, old misshapen pans or any pan which is unstable when placed on a flat surface.
Position pans over the centre of the burners, resting on the pan supports. If positioned off centre, smaller pans may be unstable.
When cooking with fat or oil, never leave unattended.
Turn pan handles to a safe position, so they are out of reach of children, not overhanging the appliance, and cannot be caught accidentally.
Commercial simmering aids should not be used as they create excessive temperatures that can damage the surface and may cause a hazard.
Pan supports
Always make sure the pan supports are replaced correctly, and located in the hob spillage well.
To save gas
■Use the size of pan most suited to the size of the burner - ie; larger pans on the larger burners, smaller pans on the smaller burners.
■Adjust the flames so that they do not lick up the sides of the pan.
■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.
■Potatoes and vegetables will cook quicker if chopped into smaller pieces.
The fold down lid
Caution: Glass lids may shatter when heated. Turn off all the burners before shutting the lid.
When opening and closing the lid, use the cooler outer sides of the lid glass.
The lid must be opened fully, so there is no danger of it closing while the hob is being used.
The appliance is fitted with a safety system, which will automatically turn off the hotplate burner controls if they are inadvertently left on as the lid is closed.
The lid is not intended to be used as a work surface, as it becomes hot when any part of the cooker is in use, and the surface may be scratched if items with rough or sharp surfaces are placed on it.
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