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– For optimum energy consumption
during cooking, only pans which
have flat or very slightly concave
bases when they are cold, should be
used. When the pan is hot, the base
should rest evenly on the ceramic
surface.
Uneven bases will lengthen cooking
time. Check for suitability when pur-
chasing new pans.
– Check that the diameter of the pan
base is as wide or slightly wider than
the cooking zone so that heat is not
lost unnecessarily.
Often the maximum diameter quoted
by manufacturers refers to the diam-
eter of the top rim of the pot or pan.
The diameter of the base (generally
smaller) is more important.
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– Use a pan lid whenever possible to
minimise heat loss.
When cooking for a long time, switch
the cooking zone off a short while
before the end of the cooking time.
In this way, use is make of the resid-
ual heat.
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