Westinghouse Cooker Instruction Booklet page 6

USING ELECTRIC HOTPLATES
When using an electric hotplate for the first time or after a long
period of disuse, turn the knob to 1 and let it heat for about 20
minutes to eliminate any possible moisture absorbed by the
internal insulating material.
- Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the hotplate.
- Turn the hotplate on only after placing the pan on it.
The hotplate is controlled by a commutator. Turn the knob until
position 1 to turn the hotlplate on (Fig 2). A warning light on the
control panel will inform you if the plate is on or off.
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5
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Fig. 2
GUIDELINE TABLE
The actual settings depend on the quantity and quality of the food and
the type of saucepan.
Pos. Heat Use
Intensity
0 Off
For melting butter, chocolate, etc.
Very slow
1 - 2
For heating small amounts of liquid.
For heating larger amounts of liquid.
3 - 4 Low
For preparing slow-cooking creams and sauces.
Medium- For thawing frozen foods and cooking stews, cooking
5 - 6
at boiling or lower temperatures.
Low
7 - 8 Medium For boiling foods, roasting delicate meats and fish.
9 - 10 High For braising chops and steaks, for large meat soups.
Very high For boiling large amounts of water and frying.
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plates Ø mm Watt
F 145 1200
G - I 180 1800
H 210 2200
L 265 1400/2200
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2
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CERAMIC HOB
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I
L
G
H
C L E A N I N G
CERAMIC HOB
First remove all spilt food and fat with a window scrape, preferably
the razor blade type or, failing that, the fixed blade razor edge type.
Then clean the hob while it is still warm to the touch with a suitable
cleaner and paper towel. Then rinse it and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
If aluminium foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on
the hob surface they should be immediately removed from the hot
cooking area with a scraper. This will avoid any possible damage to
the surface. This also applies to sugar or any food with a high sugar
content which may be spilled on the hob.
Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers of any type. Corrosive
cleaners such as oven sprays and stain removers should also not
be used.
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abrasive cleaning
agent
oven cleanser
abrasive sponge
stell wool