Cleaning
Burner caps and heads
Important:
Allow burners to cool
before cleaning.
Caution:
Hotplate burners can be
damaged by soaking, automatic
dishwashers (or dishwasher powders
/ liquids), caustic pastes, hard
implements, coarse wire wool, and
abrasive cleaning pastes.
For the burners to work safely, the slots
in the burner head where the flames
burn need to be kept clear of deposit.
Clean with a nylon brush, rinse, and
dry thoroughly.
Hotplate burners may be cleaned with
a moist soapy pad - eg; “Brillo”.
Important:
The burner caps and
heads must be repositioned correctly
so that they sit squarely onto the hob
as shown below.
Griddle care and cleaning
Do not use metal implements as they
may damage the non stick surface.
After cooking allow the griddle
to cool completely before
attempting to remove or clean.
Once the griddle has cooled, remove
any excess fat with kitchen paper
before moving.
The griddle can be cleaned with hot
soapy water and a nylon brush. If any
food residue is left on the griddle,
leave it to soak for a few minutes in hot
soapy water before attempting to
clean it.
Do not
use caustic pastes,
abrasive cleaning powders, coarse
wire wool or any hard implements, as
they will damage the surface.
Do not clean in a dishwasher.
After cleaning, dry thoroughly then
re-season the cooking surface by wiping
sparingly with a minimum amount of
oil, and store in a dry place.
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burner head
Ignition
Push in and turn the selected control
knob anticlockwise to the large flame
symbol and press the ignition switch (if
fitted) until the burner lights. Turn the
control knob to the required setting.
Adjust the burner flame so that it does
not extend over the pan base.
To turn off,
push in the control knob
and turn clockwise until the dot on the
control knob is below the line on the
facia panel.
To simmer
The simmer position is marked by the
small flame symbol.
Once lit turn the selected control knob
anticlockwise past the large flame symbol
(full on) to the small flame symbol.
You may hear a slight popping noise
when the hob burners are operating
and this is quite normal, but if anything
about the cooker appears unusual,
such as change in flame appearance,
or the operation of controls - seek
expert advice.
Pans
Use pans with a flat base of minimum
100mm / 4 ins diameter and
maximum 280mm / 11 ins diameter
which are stable in use.
Avoid using old misshapen pans or
any pan which is unstable when
placed on a flat surface.
Turn pan handles to a safe position
so they are out of reach of children,
not overhanging the appliance and
cannot be caught accidentally.
Position pans over the centre of the
burners, resting on the pan supports.
If positioned off centre, smaller pans
may be unstable.
When cooking with fat or oil, never
leave unattended.
Commercial simmering aids should
not be used as they create excessive
temperatures that can damage the
surface and may cause a hazard.
When you have finished
cooking check that all controls
are in the off position.
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Using the Hob
