• The wok provides a very small drop in
temperature and low oil consumption.
• Because of the constant temperature
the fried food does not absorb much
fat.
• Meat, fish, potatoes, vegetables, etc.
keep an even colour and crust, and
thus also the usual taste.
• Only use fats that are specially
intended for deep-frying.
Poaching / Whipping
• The curved shape of the wok is
suitable for whipping up custards,
sabayons, butter sauces, fatless
sponge or parfait mixtures without a
bain marie at 65° C to 80° C.
Simmering
• Boiling: to cook food (for example
spaghetti) at the boiling point.
• Simmering: to cook food (for example
dumplings) just under the boiling
point.
Stewing
• Cook the food in its own juice, or add
of a little fat and other liquid.
• Use this method to cook food with a
high water content (such as
vegetables, fish and fruit) with a lid on
over moderate heat, to keep the
flavour.
Steaming
• This is a gentle cooking method,
which keeps a high level of the food’s
nutrient content and colour.
Use of the fats and oils
When the temperature is too high, the
fat begins to produce smoke. This
temperature is called the smoke point.
Fat / Oil
Max. tem-
perature °C
Smoke
point °C
Butter
130
150
Pork fat
170
200
Beef fat
180
210
Olive oil
180
200
Sunflower oil 200
220
Groundnut
oil
200
235
Coconut oil
200
240
Use Power function to heat up large
quantities of water.
6.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1
General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with clean
bottom.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface
have no effect on how the hob
operates.
• Use a special cleaner applicable for
the surface of the hob.
• Use a special scraper for the glass.
6.2
Cleaning the hob
•
Remove immediately:
melted plastic,
plastic foil, and food with sugar. If not,
the dirt can cause damage to the hob.
Put the special scraper on the glass
surface at an acute angle and move
the blade on the surface.
•
Remove when the hob is sufficiently
cool:
limescale rings, water rings, fat
stains, shiny metallic discoloration.
Clean the hob with a moist cloth and
non-abrasive detergent. After
cleaning, wipe the hob dry with a soft
cloth.
6.3
Cleaning the wok
• Clean the wok inside and out with
washing up liquid after every use.
• Soften heavy deposits with hot water.
Clean the wok with a chromium steel
cleaner and a sponge.
• Blue discolourations, limescale stains
or protein stains are best removed
with vinegar or lime juice.
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