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DO NOT use water on grease fires and never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off and then
smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering
the pan completely with a well fitting lid or baking
tray. If available, use a multi-purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Cooking high moisture content foods can create a ‘steam
burst’ when the oven door is opened
(Fig.1-1)
. When
opening the oven stand well back and allow any steam to
disperse.
Take care that no water seeps into the appliance.
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This appliance is heavy so take care when moving it.
Ceramic Hotplate Care
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NEVER cook directly on the hotplate surface.
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DO NOT use the hob surface as a cutting board.
Do not leave utensils, foodstuffs or combustible items on
the hob when it is not in use (e.g. tea towels, frying pans
containing oil).
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DO NOT place plastic or aluminium foil, or plastic
containers, on the hotplate.
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DO NOT leave the hotplate switched on unless being
used for cooking.
Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the hotplate. Although
the ceramic surface is very strong, a sharp blow or sharp
falling object (e.g. a salt cellar) might cause the surface to
crack or break
(Fig.1-2)
.
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Should a crack appear in the surface, disconnect the
cooker immediately from the supply and arrange for
its repair.
Always LIFT pans off the hotplate. Sliding pans may cause
marks and scratches
(Fig.1-3)
. Always turn the control to the
‘OFF’ position before removing a pan.
DO NOT
place anything between the base of the pan and
the hotplate surface (e.g. asbestos mats, aluminium foil, wok
stand).
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Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may damage
both the hotplate and pan.
Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, earthenware or
other glazed containers are suitable for hotplate cooking;
others may break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
Cooker Care
As steam can condense to water droplets on the cool outer
trim of the oven, it may be necessary during cooking to wipe
away any moisture with a soft cloth. This will also help to
prevent soiling and discolouration of the oven exterior by
cooking vapours.
ArtNo.312-0003 Moving pans
Fig.1-2
Fig.1-3