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THE CERAMIC HOB
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A
FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER
IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
SERVICE FORCE CENTRE.
USING THE HOB
•
Push in and turn the control knob in either
direction to vary the heat setting. The highest
number represents the hottest setting and the
lowest the coolest setting.
appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be
cooked.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality saucepans
with
flat
bases
and
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 flat-bottomed bases
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.
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Choose a setting
close
fitting
lids
are
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.
switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
HINTS 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.
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
on.
•
Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer,
particularly
recommended heat settings.
•
Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
be used.
If excessive
Metal marks can be easily
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