Using the Ceramic Hob
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK - SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).
Ratings of Cooking Zones
Model | Front Left | Front Right | Back Left | Back Right |
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EW63 | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| 1200W | 1800W | 1500W | 1200W |
| 160mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 160mm diameter |
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EW72 | Solarglo Ceramic | Solarglo Ceramic | Solarglo Ceramic | Solarglo Ceramic |
| 1200W | 1800W | 1500W | 1200W |
| 160mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 160mm diameter |
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EW82/85/92 | Solarglo | Halogen Solarglo Plus | Solarglo (Dual Circuit) | Solarglo |
| 1200W | 1800W | 1500W | 1200W |
| 145mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 180mm diameter | 145mm diameter |
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The Working of the Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking zones. The zones
Heating Zones heat up and cool down quicker, providing greater controllability for sensitive foods. Each heating zone is equipped with a thermal limiter which is a safety
Choice of | It is essential that the saucepans you use on the ceramic hob are suitable. |
Saucepans |
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ALWAYS USE:
●Good quality pans with smooth, flat, heavy bases.
●Saucepans manufactured from aluminium (enamelled or machined) or stainless steel.
●Correct size saucepans. The base of the pan must cover the heating zone completely.
●Saucepans with lids which are well fitting to reduce cooking time and energy use.
NEVER USE:
●Pans with thin, distorted or uneven bases as these will extend cooking times, waste electricity and cause damaging, local hotspots
on the glass surface.
●Pans with ridged or recessed bases.
●Pans with damaged or rough bases which could scratch the glass surface.
●Glass or glass ceramic utensils.
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