Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd COUNTRY CLASSIC 100 E - Manual (Page 10)

Using Your Ceramic Hob
Notes for Ceramic / Halogen hobs:
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Warning: Do not stare at the halogen hob element
while it is in use - doing so may temporarily impair
your vision.
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Do not use the ceramic glass surface of the hob as a
work surface or chopping board, this will cause damage
to the glass.
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Do not use commercial simmering aids as they cause
excess heat which can damage your hob top and cause
a hazard.
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Plastic utensils may melt onto the hob top if they come
into contact with it while it is warm.
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Please be aware that the surface of this hob is smooth.
If pans are knocked they will move on the hob top.
Make sure pans are not overhanging the edge of the
hob to prevent this wherever possible.
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Use pans which are large enough for the foods inside
to avoid overflowing - this may cause damage to your
hob.
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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.
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Aluminium pans will give goods results, but please take
care when using them. If they are slid across the hob
top they tend to leave visible marks which can be
difficult to remove.
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Foods in salted water, or with a high sugar or syrup
content may cause damage if they are spilled onto the
hob during cooking.
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Aluminium foil must not be placed onto the hob, it will
reflect any heat back into the element - which can
damage it.
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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.
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Do not leave the element on without it being covered
by a pan as this can cause overheating.
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