STOVES Sterling R1100E, User And Installation Instructions Manual

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using the hob - ceramic glass
• Use pans which are large enough
for the foods inside to avoid over flowing
- this may cause damage to your hob.
• Pans with dull or dark coloured bases
give the quickest results. All pans used on
ceramic/halogen hobs should have thick,
flat, smooth bases to ensure maximum
contact with the element.
• To avoid the risk of scratching the
glass top of your hob, avoid sliding the
pan across the glass surface or use pans
with an enamelled base.
• Aluminium pans will give goods
results, but please take care when using
them. If they are dragged across the glass
they tend to leave visible marks which can
be difficult to remove.
• Foods in salted water, or with a high
sugar or syrup content may cause damage
if they are spilled onto the hob during
cooking.
• Aluminium foil must not be placed
onto the hob, it will reflect any heat back
into the element - which can damage it.
• Pans with highly polished bases may
also reflect heat back into the element
causing the hotplate to cycle on and off
rapidly, which slows down cooking.
• Do not leave the element on without it
being covered by a pan as this can cause
overheating.
• Do not 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.
energy saving
• Position pans centrally over the ele-
ments.
• Only heat the amount of liquid you
need.
• Once liquids have been brought to the
boil, reduce the heat setting to a simmer.
• Consider using a pressure cooker if
possible.
• Vegetables cut into small pieces will
cook more quickly.
• Use a pan which is a close match to
your element size.
• Smaller elements are ideal for simmer-
ing and stewing in smaller pans, while the
larger elements are ideal for frying and
boiling.