User manual

The ceramic hob
10
Choosing suitable pans
To help you save both time and energy, the bases of
saucepans and frying pans should:
• be at least as large as the hotplate. If the base is
smaller than the hotplate, any spillages are quite
likely to burn onto the hob.
• be flat. It takes longer to heat a pan with a base
which curves in or outwards too much.
When you are buying new pans, it is advisable to
choose stainless steel ones with sandwich-type bases
(i.e. layers of different metals).
Save energy!
• Putting a lid on pans cuts the amount of energy
used by half (compared to cooking without lids).
• Using pans with flat bases saves 25% energy
(compared to uneven based pans).
• Make sure the hob is clean and dry. Dirt and
moisture reduce heat transfer between pans and
hotplates.
• Turn the hotplates off and finish cooking using
the remaining heat.
• Save energy by steaming and pressure-cooking.
Cleaning the ceramic hob
Use the scraper supplied to remove spillages
immediately, while the hob is still hot, especially
sugar and foods with a high sugar content (e.g.
jam), melted plastics and foil, all of which can
damage the hob if left.
IF THE HOB IS VERY SOILED:
1 Remove soilage using the razor blade scraper (see
below).
2 Use the hob cleaner supplied when the hot-hob warning
lights have all gone out. Shake the bottle and apply a
small quantity of cleaner directly onto the hob. Rub
clean using a damp cloth or paper towels.
3 Use a damp cloth to remove all remaining traces of the
cleaner, which could otherwise burn on when the hob is
next used. Wipe the hob dry.