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COOKWARE:
It is very important that the pans used on the hobs are made of a suitable material
and have the correct base as follows:
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The base should be flat and smooth.
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Any rough part on the pan base could scratch the hob surface.
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Choose pans which are the same size as the hotplates and with bases that
are as non reflective as possible. eg. dull and dark.
Only pans recommended for use on ceramic hobs should be used.
Pans made of the following materials can cause problems:
Cast Iron
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The base may be rough which will scratch the hob.
Toughened Glass
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If the pans become too hot, the hob may overheat caus-
ing the safety cut out to operate too frequently thus
reducing the cooking efficiency.
Copper
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Can easily distort and will therefore not form a good con-
tact between base and hob which will result in uneven
cooking.