Baumatic BF18SS, User Manual

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ob guidelines
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The first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
ll. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
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ower.
op. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on
these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the
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as
en hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
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steel with sandwich
type bottoms.
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y. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread
to the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
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cooking times.
act with the ceramic hob surface. Any
spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not
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pointed or
hard objects are allowed to fall on it with some force. DO NOT
H
burning sme
The hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre
and p
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The positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked
on the hob t
same diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
You should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the ceramic surface.
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Before use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are
clean and dry.
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When cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave,
they expand wh
The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
enameled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless
If these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat and energ
Preferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower
heat.
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Always cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to
reduce
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Food or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
top if it comes into cont
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
IMPORTANT: The ceramic hob surface is tough; however it is
not unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially if
USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN OR
CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE BAUMATIC
SERVICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.