Using the gas hob
Pans
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Burners | Min. pan base |
| diameter in cm |
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small | 12 |
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large | 14 |
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| Max. diameter at |
| top of pan in cm |
small | 22 |
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large | 24 |
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–Select pans which are suitable for the burner they are to be used on. In general: use larger diameter pans on the large burner and smaller diameter pans on the small burner.
–Wide, shallow pans are preferable to tall, narrow ones. They will heat up faster.
–Pans with thick bases are preferable as these distribute heat more evenly. With thin bases, there is a danger of food overheating in places. Stir the food frequently.
–Any
–Remember when purchasing new pans that manufacturers usually refer to the diameter at the top of the pan in their documentation.
–Refer to the chart above and ensure that the pan diameter falls within the minimum and maximum diameters given for the burner you are using. A pan which is too small will be unstable on the pan support. If the pan diameter is too large, flames can spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or surrounding units and also parts of the hob. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for this type of damage.
–Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss.
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