The ceramic hob – Tricity Bendix SIE 532 User Manual

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To operate the dual hotplate turn the control
knob clockwise for the full area, or
anticlockwise for the centre section.

The inner section is very economical when
cooking with small diameter saucepans.

For single hotplates, turn the control knob in
either direction to vary the heat setting. The
highest number represents the hottest setting
and the lowest number the coolest setting.
Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity
and type of food to be cooked.

This model has the added feature of Rapid
Power Zone hotplates which react more
quickly than the other ceramic hotplates and
are easily identified by their instant red glow.

RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS

For speed and economy only good quality
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended. The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the cooking area, a
base diameter of up to 225mm (9") may be used on
a 180mm (7") heated area.

Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to
remove edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.

Pressure cookers, preserving pans etc., should
comply with the recommendations given above.

Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed bases
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.

NOTE

Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to
switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are
being used. This is due to a safety device which
prevents the glass from overheating. Some switching
ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures,
e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no
damage to the hob and little delay in cooking times.

Excessive switching may however be caused by the
use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
is smaller than the heated area. If excessive
switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.

HINTS AND TIPS

Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
heated areas. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from saucepans with
aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
on.

Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer, particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.

Avoid using thin badly dented or distorted
saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
be used.

THE CERAMIC HOB

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK
BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER IMMEDIATELY FROM THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FORCE CENTRE.

USING THE HOB