St George 5667100, Operating And Care Instructions

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To achieve the best possible cooking results, the following points are recommended:
Make sure that both the cooktop surface and the bottom of your cookware are clean and •
dry before cooking. Clean and dry surfaces will help prevent scratches and stains on your
cooktop and cookware.
Use good quality saucepans with thick ground bases (preferably 5mm thick) that effectively
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cover the heating area. Pans which have smooth, slightly concave or flat bases when cold
will expand and become flat when hot. Thin, warped, dented or ridged bases can cause
irregular heat distribution resulting in uneven heating of food. Quality stainless steel pans are
recommended.
The size of the pan should closely match the size of the cooking zone to be used – not much •
wider or narrower. If the diameter of the base of the cookware is much smaller than the
diameter of the cooking zone, you will waste energy and increase the risk of burning spills. If
the cookware is too large for the burner, time to boil will be longer.
When using the Wok burner, use pans with bases larger than the diameter of the burner.
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When using the Wok burner at full power, it is recommended to use only Wok pans or frying
pans on the burner. Smaller pans may not provide enough clearance from the flame making
the handle/s too hot and unsafe to hold. For greater stability, use the supplied Wok ring.
Use a set of twin or triple saucepans with dividers when individually cooking several •
vegetables at the same time using only one burner.
When steaming, use saucepans with close fitting lids.
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When cooking food such as cut vegetables or fruit, cut the food into pieces of uniform size to •
obtain even cooking.
When cooking vegetables use a minimum amount of hot water to obtain a crisp texture and •
prevent over cooking. The quantity of water will depend on the type, quantity and quality of
the vegetables being cooked. With the exception of frying, etc., always cook with the lid on
the saucepan at the correct heat level to prevent boilovers.
When cooking in woks or convex-bottom vessels, it is strong ly recommended to use the Wok •
ring supplied with the appliance.
WARNING: Oversize cookware will deflect heat towards the cooktop and bench top surfaces.
Cookware with large bases, especially if placed off-centre over the burners, may cause
deterioration of the cooktop and bench top surfaces. Such damage is not covered under the
provisions of the warranty.
Cooking Instructions
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HEAT EXTENDED
BEYOND BASE
OF PAN
HEAT DEFLECTED
TOWARDS
BENCHTOP Match size of pan
to appropriate burner