Belling FSE 54 DO Service Manual page 10

ELECTRIC HOB
Always ensure that pan bases are
dry and flat before using them on the
hob.
Always position pans over the centre
of the heat zone, and turn the handles
to a safe position so they cannot be
knocked or grabbed.
Always use pans which are no smaller
than 100mm (4"), or no larger than
250mm (10").
Always match the size of pan to the
size heat zone – do not use large
pans on small zones or vice versa.
If the appliance has solidplate
elements, make sure you have primed
and seasoned your hob before using
it for the first time - see the Care &
Cleaning section.
If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
make sure you do not drag pans
across the ceramic surface as this will
lead to scratches and damage.
Never use double pans, rim-based
pans, old or misshapen pans, or
any pan that is not stable on a flat
surface.
Never leave cooking fat, or oil,
unattended.
Never use commercial simmering
aids, or heat diffusers, as they create
excessive heat and can damage the
surface of the hob.
Never use the hob for any other
purpose than cooking food.
Plastic cooking utensils can melt if
they come into contact with a warm
hob. Never leave them close to, or on
top of the hob.
SAFETY
Never leave any cook zone on without
a pan covering it. This causes a fire
hazard.
Do not use the hob surface as a
chopping board or food preparation
area, as this may lead to it becoming
damaged.
Do not put metal cooking utensils,
cutlery, knives or other metal objects
on the hob. They could become hot if
they are near a cooking area which is
in use.
If the appliance has solidplate
elements, never leave pan lids or
decorative covers on top of the
elements as any trapped moisture will
lead to corrosion.
If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
never use the hob if the surface is
cracked, broken or shattered. This
creates a high risk of injury. Switch
off the electric supply and call for a
service engineer's visit.
Lift pans onto and off the hob, rather
than sliding them across the surface,
to avoid marks and scratches.
Please be aware that the surface
of this hob is smooth. If pans are
knocked they will move on the
hob top. Make sure pans are not
overhanging the edge of the hob to
prevent this wherever possible.
Do not stare at the halogen elements
(if fitted). This may impair your
vision.
Do not leave aluminium foil on the
hob top, it reflects heat back into the
element which leads to damage.
Never heat up a sealed tin of food on
the hob, as it may explode.