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Cleaning the burners
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The removable parts of the gas burner assembly can be washed in a mild solution of
water and washing-up liquid. Wipe dry and re-assemble in the correct order. (See
diagram below).
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The surface of the burner cover will gradually lose its gloss finish with time. This is
quite normal and will not effect the efficiency of the hob.
IMPORTANT
The locating lugs must fit exactly into the notches.
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Cookware
Pans
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A simple rule is that large pans are used on the large burners and small pans on the
small burners.
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Wide, shallow pans are preferable to narrow, tall ones. They heat up more quickly as
there is room for more flame under the base.
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For safety and stability, use pans with a minimum base diameter of 12cm for the
small burner and 14cm for the medium burners, and 22cm for the large burner.
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Pan bases do not need to be even for cooking.
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Thick pan bases reduce the risk of food overheating in places, as heat is better
distributed.
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Thin pan bases conduct heat to the food inside more quickly than thicker ones.
However, as the heat is not evenly distributed over the pan base, there is a danger
that food may heat up unevenly, so stir the food frequently.
Energy saving
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Using a lid will reduce cooking times.
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When liquid comes to the boil reduce the temperature setting.
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Choose cookware of the proper size, material and construction.
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Minimise the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
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Select the proper temperature setting for the cooking task.
Cleaning tips
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Under no circumstances should you use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean the hob.
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Do not use any sharp objects, which could cause damage to the hob or the burners.
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Never use abrasive cleaning materials.
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Do not let the ignitor in the burner get wet. If it gets wet it will not spark.
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After cleaning the hob it must be thoroughly dried with a soft cloth to prevent a build
up of lime scale deposits.
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