Rangemaster 110 Electric User Manual page 5

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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 fi nd 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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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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Never cook directly on the surface.
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'.
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 fi sh 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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