Hotplate
The hotplate has one large wok burner, one large
GB burner, two medium burners and one small burner. One model has two oval burners and the other has a dual zone ceramic plate.
All hotplates will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 200mm (9”) diameter.
The wok and large burner will accommodate pans up to 260mm (10”) diameter. All pans should be placed centrally over the burners.
DUAL CERAMIC PLATE (model EG1000EX only): Warning: DO NOT use the hob if it is cracked. To avoid the risk of electric shock, switch off the cooker at the main isolating switch and contact your nearest Service Office (see back page).
Heating only occurs within the zone marked on the hob. The heating zone has a safety cut out which prevents the ceramic glass from overheating. After several minutes on full power without a pan, the cut out will switch the heating element on and off to avoid any damage to the ceramic glass.
The ceramic plate control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the full oval of the plate or just the circular section. Turning the control knob clockwise will switch on the full oval and turning the control knob
It is essential that you use saucepans that are suitable for a ceramic hob.
ALWAYS USE:
•Good quality pans with smooth flat heavy bases.
•Saucepans manufactured from aluminium or stainless steel.
•Correct size pans - the base of the pan must cover the heating zone completely.
NEVER USE:
•Pans with thin, distorted or uneven bases - these would extend cooking times, waste electricity and cause damaging local hot spots on the ceramic surface.
•Pans with ridged or recessed bases.
•Pans with damaged or rough bases which could scratch the ceramic surface.
•Glass or ceramic glass utensils.
In order to keep your ceramic plate in good condition, follow these simple guidelines:
DO NOT...
-cook directly on the ceramic surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob.
-use the ceramic as a work surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
-drag or slide utensils on the ceramic surface, as this will cause scratches.
-place anything between the utensil base and the ceramic surface, such as asbestos mats or wok stands.
-leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the ceramic when it is not in use.
ALWAYS...
-ensure the bottom of the pan is clean and dry. Dirt or moisture between pan and the ceramic can cau- se pitting of the ceramic surface.
-take extra care when cooking foods with high sugar content such as jam, as spillage will cause damage to the surface of the ceramic.
-clean spills immediately.
Make sure the pans do not overlap the edges of the hob while it is being used.
OVAL BURNERS (model EG1000GX only):
The two oval burners at the front of the hotplate can be turned through 90° to suit the shape of the cookware being used. The burners can be used individually or together.
Example for: | Example for: |
rectangular dishes | when using |
and when using the | oval dishes |
griddle plate. | (ie. fish pans). |
TO USE THE GAS HOTPLATE BURNERS
1.Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner
2.Turn the control knob
3.To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the O position.
In the event of the burner not lighting straight away or the flames being accidentally extinguished, turn
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