The Hob
When you cook on a ceramic hob its very
important to use the right sort of pans...
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Use only pans that are suitable 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.
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Pots and pans should have 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.
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The very best pans have bases 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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Always lift pans off the hob. Sliding pans may cause marks and scratches. Always turn the control to the off position before removing a pan.
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There are indicator lights for each of the cooking areas. These come on when a hob control is turned on and stay lit while the surface cools. Always take care before touching the surface even when it is turned off - it may be hotter than you think.
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The ratings of the cooking areas are shown on the diagram above.
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Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a heavy or sharp falling object (a salt cellar for example) might cause the surface to crack. If you find a crack in the surface immediately disconnect the appliance from the supply and arrange for its repair.
Care should be taken that no water seeps into the appliance.
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Always use pans that are the same size as (or slightly larger than) the areas marked on the hob top. Using smaller pans wastes heat, and any spillage will be burnt on. Using a lid will help the contents boil more quickly.
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The areas marked with two concentric circles have an inner and an outer element. Turn the control knob clockwise to heat the whole area for larger pans - turn it the other way to just heat the inner part for smaller pans.
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