Hob Controls
Use of Hotplates
Control Settings
Guide
11
Using the Hob
Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from
position 1 (minimum) to position 6 (maximum). For normal cooking, after
having placed the pan on the required hob position, set the control knob to
6 (maximum), wait until boiling point is reached, then set the control knob
to a lower position as required.
The front red spot hotplates heat up more rapidly than the other hotplates.
Use the red spot plates to give faster boiling times.
Turn the control knob to 6 for fast cooking.
To reduce the heat, to cook more slowly or simmer, turn the knob to a
lower setting which will vary according to the size of the saucepan, the
quantity of food and whether a lid is being used.
The two small hotplates are specially for smaller pans, low temperature
cooking and simmering.
See chart below for guide to control settings.
This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the
type of pan used and the quality of food.
Knob Position
1
To melt butter, chocolate, etc.
1 or 2
To heat food gently.
To keep small amounts of water simmering.
To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,
To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.
3
To heat solid and liquid foods.
Keep water boiling.
Thaw frozen vegetables.
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.
4 or 5
To cook foods, just above simmering.
To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.
5 or 6
To seal meat and fry fish.
6
Frying potatoes.
Bringing water to the boil.
Deep fat frying.
Dissolve sugar for preserve making.
Type of food
WARNING: Do not leave anything on the hob when it is not in use.
Never leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes
energy and will shorten the life of the hotplate.
