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Be safe
Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the hob. Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a sharp blow or sharp falling object might cause the surface to crack. As soon as any crack in the surface becomes visible disconnect the appliance immediately from the supply and arrange for its repair. Care should be taken that no water seeps into the appliance.
During use, and afterwards, the appliance will be warm, so be careful with little children. If the younger members of your family are allowed into the kitchen we strongly advise that they are kept under supervision at all times.
If you have not used a ceramic electric cooker before, we recommend you read pages
Electricity on
Make sure that the electricity supply is turned on.
Peculiar smells
When you first use your cooker it may give off a slight odour. This should stop after a little use.
THE HOB More about the Hob on page 9
When you cook on a ceramic hob its very important to use the right sort of pans...
Use only pans that are suitable
1 for ceramic hobs.
We recommend stainless steel and enamelled steel pans because pots and pans with copper or aluminium bases leave traces on the hob that are difficult to remove.
Pots and pans should have
2 thick, smooth, flat bottoms. This ensures that there is the
maximum heat transfer from the hob to the pan, making cooking quick and energy efficient.
Never use a round bottomed Wok even with a stand.
The very best pans have bases
3 that are very slightly curved in when cold. If you hold a ruler
across the bottom you will see a small gap in the middle. When they heat up the metal expands and lies flat on the cooking surface.
Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to prevent any residue burning onto the hob panel. This also helps prevent scratches and deposits (such as lime specks).
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