The Hob
The hob control knobs can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
On the dual circuit sections (those with two circles) turning the knob anticlockwise turns on the inner circle, turning it the other way heats up the whole area.
The kind of pan you use and the quantity of food affects the setting required. Higher settings are required for larger quantities of food.
Naturally, the surface must be washed after use in order to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.
When cooking on the hob you may see the hob area you are using switch off and on. This is caused by a safety device that limits the temperature of the hob. It is quite normal, especially when cooking at high temperatures. If it happens a lot with a particular pan however it may mean the pan is not suitable – perhaps too small or too uneven - for a ceramic hob.
Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore must be cleaned off with care immediately. Never let sugar spillage cool before trying to remove it.
If sugar or foods with high sugar content, aluminium foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the hob surface remove them immediately from the hot cooking area using a scraper to avoid any possible damage to the surface. See ‘Cleaning your cooker’.
GB/IE
Never cut directly on the cooking surface.
Don't cook directly on the hob surface i.e. without a pan or utensil
Don’t use the hob as a work surface
Don’t drag or slide utensils across the hob surface
Don’t place anything between the base of the pan and the hob surface (i.e. asbestos mats, aluminium foil, Wok stand)
Don't leave utensils, foodstuffs or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use. (e.g. tea towels, frying pans containing oil)
Don't place plastic or aluminium foil, or plastic containers on the hob
Don't leave the hob zones switched on unless being used for cooking
Don't place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating zones
Don't place utensils partly covering a heating zone. Always place utensils centrally.
Never allow anyone to climb or stand on the hob.
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