OPERATION
sing the Electric Hotplate
WARNING
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Glass lids may shatter when heated. Turn off the hotplate and allow it to
re opening.
cool before closing the glass lid.
•
Remove all spillage from the surface of the glass lid befo
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om 1 to 6 – see Fig. 8. To turn it on, rotate the knob
oolest setting.
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‘OFF’ on the
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the coating.
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Ensure the electricity is switched on.
he hotplate control is numbered fr
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either clockwise or anti-clockwise to the required position. Position 1 is the c
To turn the
ob until the line or pointer on the knob lines up with
tplate off, rotate the kn
control panel.
he hotplate is a
cy correctly sized pan with a flat heavy gauge base should be used. Pa
he same or slightly larger (up to 1” / 2.5 cm oversize).
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g your hotplate for the first time, we recommend that you prime and then
it
e Hotplate
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he hotpl te fo a short period, without a pan, to harden and burn off
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um to high setting for 3 – 5 minutes. A non toxic smoke may occur d
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process. Allow it to cool, t
To season the Hotplate
First heat the hotplate for 30 seconds on a medium setting, then switch off. Pour a minimal
ount of unsalted vegetable oil onto a clean dry c
am
loth or paper towel, and apply a thin
coat of oil to the hotplate surface. Wipe off any excess oil, then heat the hotplate on a
dium setting for 1 minute. Occasional seasoning will help to maintain the Hotplate’s
earance.
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