Hotpoint 5TCC Instructions Manual page 13

General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs
PANS SHOULD
Not be concave (bowed in)
Not be convex (bowed out)
Not be rimmed
Not be deeply ridged
But essentially Flat
suitable unsuitable
*care should be taken
when using any pans
on these surfaces not to
drag and cause
scratching.
Always
Use good quality flat-
based cookware on all
electric heat sources.
Always ensure pans have
clean, dry bases before
use.
Ensure pans match size of
heating area.
Remember good quality
pans retain heat well, so
generally only a low or
medium heat is necessary.
Ensure pan handles are
positioned safely and
away from heat sources.
Always lift pans, do not
drag.
Always use pan lids
except when frying.
Deal with spillages
immediately but with
care.
THE BEST COMBINATIONS
This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for
different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be
good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information
refer to manufacturers' instructions.
Aluminium
Stainless steel with single layer
copper base
Stainless steel with sandwich bases
of aluminium and stainless or alu-
minium and copper.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled aluminium
Enamelled based cast iron
Copper
Toughened glass or ceramic/
glass/pottery
Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or
stainless with a magnetic
sandwich base
Never
Use gauze, metal pan
diffusers, asbestos mats
and stands e.g. Wok
stands – they can cause
overheating.
Use utensils with skirts or
rims e.g. buckets and
some kettles.
Use badly dented or
distorted pans.
Leave an element
switched on when not
cooking.
Cook food directly on the
ceramic glass.
Drag or slide utensils,
along the hob surface.
Ceramic* Halogen*
With Extra Care
Not Recommended
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