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PROPER USE OF THE ELECTRIC
HOTPLATES
(fig. 3.6)
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the
heat down to the level desired.
Remember that the hotplate will continue
to produce heat for about five minutes after
it has been turned off.
While using the electric hotplate, you must:
•
avoid keeping it on without something
on it;
•
avoid pouring liquids on it while it is
hot;
•
use flat-bottomed (electric hotplate
type) pots and pans only
•
use cooking receptacles which cover
as much of the surface of the hotplate
as possible.
•
to save electricity, use lids whenever
possible.
•
never cook food directly on the
hotplate: always use a pan or suitable
container.
An indicator light located close to the
control knob signals that the hotplate is
operating
HOTPLATES
NORMAL HOTPLATES
To switch on the normal hotplate, turn the
knob (Fig. 3.5) onto the desired position;
the numbers
1
to
6
indicate the working
positions with the increase of temperature
according to the number.
Once boiling point has been reached,
reduce the input according to the heating
intensity desired, keeping in mind that the
plate will continue to heat for 5 minutes
after having been turned off.
Fig. 3.5
Fig. 3.6
Caution!
The cooking hob becomes very hot
during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
Never cook the food directly on the
hotplate, but in special pans or contai-
ners.
