Hotpoint EW22 manual Using the Hob, Hob Controls, Use of Hotplates, Control Settings, Guide

Using the Hob

Hob Controls	Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from
	position 1 (minimum) to position 6 (maximum). For normal cooking, after
	having placed the pan on the required hob position, set the control knob to
	6 (maximum), wait until boiling point is reached, then set the control knob
	to a lower position as required.
Use of Hotplates	The front red spot hotplates heat up more rapidly than the other hotplates.
	Use the red spot plates to give faster boiling times.
	Turn the control knob to 6 for fast cooking.
	To reduce the heat, to cook more slowly or simmer, turn the knob to a
	lower setting which will vary according to the size of the saucepan, the
	quantity of food and whether a lid is being used.
	The two small hotplates are specially for smaller pans, low temperature
	cooking and simmering.
	WARNING: Do not leave anything on the hob when it is not in use.
	Never leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes
	energy and will shorten the life of the hotplate.
	See chart below for guide to control settings.
Control Settings	This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the
Guide	type of pan used and the quality of food.
	Knob Position	Type of food
	1	To melt butter, chocolate, etc.
	1 or 2	To heat food gently.
		To keep small amounts of water simmering.
		To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,
		To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.
	3	To heat solid and liquid foods.
		Keep water boiling.
		Thaw frozen vegetables.
		Make 2-3 egg omelettes.
	4 or 5	To cook foods, just above simmering.
		To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.
	5 or 6	To seal meat and fry fish.
	6	Frying potatoes.
		Bringing water to the boil.
		Deep fat frying.
		Dissolve sugar for preserve making.

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