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Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a heavy or
sharp falling object (a salt cellar for example) might cause
the surface to crack. If you find a crack in the surface
immediately
disconnect the appliance from the supply
and arrange for its repair.
Care should be taken that no water seeps into the
appliance.
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The areas marked with two concentric circles have
an inner and an outer element. Turn the control knob
clockwise to heat the whole area for larger pans - turn it
the other way to just heat the inner part for smaller pans.
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Never
cook directly on the surface.
The kind of pan you use and the quantity of food
affects the setting required. Higher settings are
required for larger quantities of food.
Naturally, the surface must be washed after use in
order to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.
When cooking on the hob you may see the hob area
you are using switch off and on. This is caused by a
safety device that limits the temperature of the hob.
It is quite normal, especially when cooking at high
temperatures. If it happens a lot with a particular
pan however it may mean the pan is not suitable
– perhaps too small or too uneven - for a ceramic hob.
Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and
therefore must be cleaned off with care immediately.
Never let sugar spillage cool before trying to remove
it.
If sugar or foods with high sugar content, aluminium
foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt
on the hob surface remove them immediately from
the hot cooking area using a scraper to avoid any
possible damage to the surface. See ‘Cleaning your
cooker’.
Never
cut directly on the cooking surface.
Don’t
cook directly on the hob surface i.e. without a
pan or utensil
Don’t
use the hob as a work surface
Don’t
drag or slide utensils across the hob surface
Don’t
place anything between the base of the pan
and the hob surface (i.e. asbestos mats, aluminium
foil, Wok stand)
Don’t
leave utensils, foodstuffs or combustible items
on the hob when it is not in use. (e.g. tea towels,
frying pans containing oil)
Don’t
place plastic or aluminium foil, or plastic
containers on the hob
Don’t
leave the hob zones switched on unless being
used for cooking
Don’t
place large preserving pans or fish kettles
across two heating zones
Don’t
place utensils partly covering a heating zone.
Always place utensils centrally.
Never
allow anyone to climb or stand on the hob
