RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are recommended. The saucepan base should be approximately the same size as the cooking area, a base diameter of up to 225mm (9") may be used on a 180mm (7") heated area.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to remove edges and take off any deposits left from manufacture.
Pressure cookers, preserving pans etc., should comply with the recommendations given above.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used even with a stand. Woks with
NOTE
Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being used. This is due to a safety device which prevents the glass from overheating. Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no damage to the hob and little delay in cooking times.
Excessive switching may however be caused by the use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which is smaller than the heated area. If excessive switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
lHINTS AND TIPS
Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the heated areas. This will reduce the risk of scratches and metal marks from saucepans with aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn on.
Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
lrelating to recommended heat settings.
Avoid using thin badly dented or distorted saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not be used.
To prolong the life of hotplates:-
Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket.
lNever use an asbestos mat.
Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan.
Ensure that hob and saucepans are clean and dry before the start of cooking to reduce cleaning.
Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to keep the hob looking like new.
If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the hob before it sets and becomes hard otherwise damage to the hob will occur.
HOT HOB INDICATOR
The ceramic hob is fitted with a hot hob indicator light which illuminates when the hob is too hot to touch. The light will go OFF when the hob has cooled.
DEEP FAT FRYING
SPECIAL FRYING NOTE:
For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan
DO NOT use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool for at least 30 minutes before moving it.
DO NOT leave the fat or oil in the frying pan on the hob to store it in case the hob is inadvertently switched ON.
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