Hotpoint EW51 General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs, Always, Never, The Best Combinations

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General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs

General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs

PANS SHOULD BE:

Not concave (bowed in)

Not convex (bowed out)

Not rimmed

Not deeply ridged

But essentially Flat

suitable unsuitable *care should be taken when using any pans on these surfaces not to drag and cause scratching.

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 the

away from heat sources.

ceramic glass.

● Always lift pans, do not

● Drag or slide utensils,

drag.

along the hob surface.

● Always use pan lids

 

except when frying.

 

● Deal with spillage’s

 

immediately but with

 

care.

 

 

 

THE BEST COMBINATIONS

This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information refer to manufacturers’ instructions.

 

Ceramic*

Halogen*

Aluminium

 

 

 

Stainless steel with single layer

copper base

 

 

Stainless steel with sandwich bases

of aluminium and stainless or

 

 

aluminium and copper.

 

 

 

 

 

Enamelled steel

Enamelled aluminium

Enamelled based cast iron

With Extra Care

Copper

 

 

 

Toughened glass or ceramic/

Not Recommended

glass/pottery

 

 

Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or

stainless with a magnetic

sandwich base

 

 

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