Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd COUNTRY CLASSIC 100 E - Manual (Page 9)

Using Your Ceramic Hob
About your hob
Your hob may have halogen element (s) as well as the
standard ceramic elements. In terms of care and use the
procedure remains the same as with the other elements.
The hot hob light
The hot hob light will come on when one of the hotplates
is switched on, or when it has begun to warm up. It will
remain on for a short time after the last element has been
switched off to serve as a reminder that the hob top may
still be warm to the touch.
Switching on - rotary control
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Select the element you wish to use, place the pan on
and turn the control knob clockwise to the heat you
wish to use.
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The temperature settings on the hob do not indicate
any set temperature and cannot be used to judge one
element against another.
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During cooking, the elements will cycle on and off, this
is to prevent the hob for overheating.
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In addition for your safety, there may be a ‘hot hob’
light, this will indicate that the hob has been recently
used and may still be hot to touch.
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To switch off, turn the selected control knob
anti-clockwise to the ‘
OFF
’ position.
Energy Saving
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Position pans centrally over the elements.
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Only heat the amount of liquid you need.
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Once liquids have been brought to the boil, reduce the
heat setting to a simmer.
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Consider using a pressure cooker if possible.
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Vegetables in small pieces will cook quicker.
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Use a pan which is a close match to your element size.
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Smaller elements are ideal for simmering and stewing
in smaller pans, while the larger elements are ideal for
frying and boiling.
Always make sure that
children are super-
vised when they are
near to the appliance
when it is in use.
!! !
Before use:
Apply a thin coat of
ceramic hob cleaner
to the hob to help
maintain and protect it.
Supplies can be
purchased from our
Customer Parts Centre.
The part number and
contact number are
towards the back of this
guide.
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Try to avoid spillages of
salty substances or
sugary substances onto
your hotplate spillage
well, as this may cause
staining and damage your
hob.
Clean the hob top as
regularly as possible, this
will prevent any build up
of grease which may be a
fire hazard.
!! !
Use flat based pans
which are the correct
size for your burners
and suitable for your
hob type.
We recommend the
following sizes:
100mm or 4” min.
250mm or 10” max.
Smaller or larger pan
sizes may lead to slower
cooking times.
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