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Rapid Hotplate (Front left)
The rapid hotplates indicated by a red spot, will heat up more quickly than a normal
plate.
Over a period of time the red spot may disappear, this will not affect the performance of
the hotplate.
It is important to note that the hotplate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant
odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after some
time.
Main pilot light
This light will illuminate when the oven function control knob is set or
the hotplate
control knobs are turned on and remain lit while these are in use.
Do not put anything on the hob that is liable to melt.
Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given in the following table:
OFF
0
Very Gentle
1
To keep food warm
To melt butter and chocolate
Gentle
2
To prepare cream-sauces, stews and
milk puddings or to fry eggs
Slow
3
Dried vegetables, frozen food, fruit,
boiling water or milk
Medium
4
Boiled potatoes, fresh vegetables,
pâtés, soups, broths, pancakes or
fish
High
5
Larger stews, meat roll, fish,
omelet’s, steaks
Fast
6
Steaks, escalope and frying
Hints and Tips
Saucepans for use on solid hotplates should have
several characteristics:
•
They should be fairly heavy duty.
•
They should fit the heat area exactly, or be
slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER
smaller.
•
They should have a flat base to ensure good
contact with the hotplate. This is particularity
important when using pans for high
temperature frying pressure cooking.
Good use
Bad use