SAFETY
cannot be knocked or grabbed.
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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.
•
Always lift pans onto and off the
hob, rather than sliding them across
the surface, to avoid marks and
scratches.
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If the appliance has solidplate ele-
ments, prime and season your hob
before using it for the first time - see
the Care & Cleaning section.
Do Not
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If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
never drag pans across the ceramic
surface as this will lead to scratches
and damage.
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Never use double pans, rim-based
pans, old or misshapen pans, or
any pan that is not stable on a flat
surface.
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Never leave cooking fat, or oil, unat-
tended.
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Never use commercial simmering
aids, or heat diffusers, as they create
excessive heat and can damage the
surface of the hob.
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Never use the hob for any other
purpose than cooking food.
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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.
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Never leave any cook zone on with-
out a pan covering it. This causes a
fire hazard.
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Never use the hob surface as a
chopping board or food preparation
area, as this may lead to it becoming
damaged.
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Never 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 ele-
ments, never leave pan lids or deco-
rative 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.
•
Never stare at the halogen elements
(if fitted). This may impair your vi
-
sion.
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Never 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.
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Never leave pans overhanging the
edge of the hob. The surface of the
hob is smooth. If pans are knocked
they may move on the hob top.
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.
•
Always lift pans onto and off the
hob, rather than sliding them across
the surface, to avoid marks and
scratches.
•
Never leave plastic cooking utensils
close or on top of the hob as these
can melt due to the warm hob.
