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Choosing your utensils
Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils.
To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we
recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases.
Remember
1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before
buying. See diagram below.
2. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum
efficiency as with any type of electric hob.
Do use
good quality smooth flat based utensils.
Do use
a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used.
Do use
utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to
prevent boil over or spillage.
Do use
utensils with good fitting lids.
Do use
a low dome pressure cooker for best results.
WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob.
Important
1. Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid
unnecessary damage to the hob.
Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from
the hob.
2. When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil which is large
enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob
and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred,
remove it as long as it is still hot with a metal safety razor scraper provided. This will avoid any
damage. NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.
3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.
Choosing Your Utensils
Good quality
flat base
same size as
element
Convex
base too
small
Concave
base
Too
small
Too
large
No pan
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