SAFETY
5.120
of this appliance while it is in opera-
tion.
• Do not store or use flammable liquids
or items in the vicinity of this appli-
ance.
• Do not modify this appliance.
ELECTRIC HOB
GENERAL
Do
• Always ensure that pan bases are
dry and flat before using them on the
hob.
• Always position pans over the centre
of the heat zone, and turn the
handles to a safe position so they
cannot be knocked or grabbed.
• Always use pans which are no smaller
than 100mm (4”), or no larger than
250mm (10”).
• Always match the size of pan to the
size heat zone – do not use large
pans on small zones or vice versa.
• Always lift pans onto and off the
hob, rather than sliding them across
the surface, to avoid marks and
scratches.
• If the appliance has solidplate ele-
ments, prime and season your hob
before using it for the first time - see
the Care & Cleaning section.
Do Not
• If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
never drag pans across the ceramic
surface as this will lead to scratches
and damage.
• Never use double pans, rim-based
pans, old or misshapen pans, or
any pan that is not stable on a flat
surface.
• Never leave cooking fat, or oil, unat-
tended.
• Never use commercial simmering
aids, or heat diffusers, as they create
excessive heat and can damage the
surface of the hob.
• Never use the hob for any other
purpose than cooking food.
• Plastic cooking utensils can melt if
they come into contact with a warm
hob. Never leave them close to, or
on top of the hob.
• Never leave any cook zone on with-
out a pan covering it. This causes a
fire hazard.
• Never use the hob surface as a
chopping board or food preparation
area, as this may lead to it becoming
damaged.
• Never put metal cooking utensils,
cutlery, knives or other metal objects
on the hob. They could become hot
if they are near a cooking area which
is in use.
• Never leave pans overhanging the
edge of the hob. The surface of the
hob is smooth. If pans are knocked
they may move on the hob top.
• If the appliance has solidplate ele-
ments, never leave pan lids or deco-
rative covers on top of the elements
as any trapped moisture will lead to
corrosion.
• Never stare at the halogen elements
(if fitted). This may impair your vi-
sion.
• Never leave aluminium foil on the
hob top, it reflects heat back into
the element which leads to damage.
Never heat up a sealed tin of food on
the hob, as it may explode.
