Hotpoint EH10 manual Hotplates General Information Notes, Always, Never

Hotplates General Information Notes

Always ✓	Never ✗
● Use good quality flat-	● Use gauze, metal pan
based cookware on all	diffusers, asbestos mats
electric heat sources.	and stands e.g. Wok
● Always ensure pans have	stands – they can cause
clean, dry bases before	overheating.
use.	● Use utensils with skirts or
● Ensure pans match size of	rims e.g. buckets and
heating area.	some kettles.
● Remember good quality	● Use badly dented or
pans retain heat well, so	distorted pans.
generally only a low or	● Leave an element
medium heat is necessary.	switched on when not
● Ensure pan handles are	cooking.
positioned safely and	● Cook food directly on a
away from heat sources.	heat source.
● Always lift pans, do not	● Drag or slide utensils.
drag.	● Place large preserving
● Always use pan lids	pans or fish kettles across
except when frying.	two hotplates.
● Deal with spillage’s
immediately but with
care.

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