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Cooking with the electrical hot plate
To get the best results from your appliance it is important to observe the following :
• Use thick, flat-based cooking vessel :
a completely flat base prevents overheating to certain parts which causes food to stick.
Thick metal allows for good heat distribution.
• Make sure that the base of the pan is dry :
this will prevent sticking to the hot plate caused by moisture.
• Use pans with a diameter large enough to completely cover the hot plate, otherwise energy
will be wasted and any spillages will cause the hot plate to become stained and will become
difficult to maintain (rust, etc.).
• Never leave a hot plate switched on without a pan on it : it can be damaged, which would
reduce its efficiency.
• When cooking with fat or oil, never leave the hob unattented, very hot fats and oils can
quickly catch fire.
• When the hot plate is hot, avoid any contact with materials made of plastic or aluminium
foil.
Caution :
the heating surfaces clearly get hot while operating, so make sure that small children
are kept well away from the hob.
CLEANING THE HOT PLATE
To burn off any cooking deposits heat the hob for a short time. After switching off and
the hot plate has cooled down, wipe it with absorbent paper. It is important that the hot plate
is protected from moisture.
Do not use abrasive products.
To maintain and preserve its appearance, rub a drop of neutral oil, such as sewing machine
oil into the surface of the hot plate.
The hot plate should always be dry, or slightly greasy. If it is not to be used for some time,
remove any rust using emery paper followed by a suitable commercially available product
for the maintenance of soil hotplates.
