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For best results and good use of energy:
Pan types
• Use good quality cooking pans with thick flat
bases. This gives the most efficient energy
transfer from the hob burners.
• Use pans of the correct diameter. The flame
should cover only 2/3 of the pan base.
• Use pans which are large enough for the amount
of food being cooked to ensure that they do not
boil over and cause unnecessary cleaning
• Use a correctly fitting lid when boiling or stewing
to contain heat and improve boiling times.
• Never use recessed or ridged base pans. This
wastes energy and gives a longer cooking time
• Never allow flames to lick up the sides of your
pan. In this case, the pan is too small for the
burner and energy is being wasted
• Do not heat an empty pan, as this will damage
and discolour the cooking surface at the bottom
of the pan.
Cleaning the hob
Clean the burners regularly and after each spillage to remove cooking residues and dirt.
Clean the hob regularly to maintain its working condition and aesthetic appearance.
When cleaning the hob, do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or sharp objects.
Burners and ignitors should always be kept clean and dry to ensure proper performance.
WARNING: Switch off the hob at the mains electricity supply before
cleaning.
Cleaning the pan support
Remove the pan support from the hob after use. Put it in warm soapy
water for some time, then wash and dry it.
Cleaning the burners
Remove the caps and rings, putting them separately in warm soapy water.
After cleaning, check that the burner ports are clear (Figure 11).
The body near the injector should always be clean. Dirt accumulating
around the injector may clog it, as a result of which, the burner will not
light, or will light only with a small flame. To clean the injector use a brush
soaked in a suitable commercial solvent.
Dry all the elements of the burner carefully as wet elements may not light
properly. Assemble clean and dry burners, carrying out the disassembly
steps in the reverse order.
Care of burners
Before removing a pan from a burner, reduce the flame or turn the burner off completely.
Burners and ignitor tips should be kept clean as dirt adversely affects their performance.
Figure 11
CAP
RING
BURNER
PORTS
BODY
INJECTOR
