Caple C621 - Manual (Page 6)

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C621 C721 user manual.DOC
PROPER USE OF THE ELECTRIC HOTPLATE (fig. 3.3)
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the heat down to the level
desired.
• Remember that the hotplate will continue to produce heat for
about five minutes after it has been turned off.
• While using the electric hotplate, you must:
• Avoid keeping it on without something on it;
• Avoid pouring liquids on it while it is hot;
• Use flat-bottomed (electric hotplate type) pots and pans only
• Use cooking receptacles which cover as much of the surface
of the hotplate as possible.
• To save electricity, use lids whenever possible.
• Never cook food directly on the hotplate: always use a pan or suitable container.
An indicator light located close to the control panel signals that the hotplate is operating
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE USAGE
TABLE
Position
of switch
TYPE OF COOKING
0 0 Switched OFF
1/2 1/2 For melting operations (of butter or chocolate)
2 2/3/4 To keep foods warm or heat small quantities of water.
3 4/5/6 To heat greater quantities of water and to whip creams and sauces.
3/4
6/7 Slow boiling, e.g. spaghetti, soups, boiled meats, to continue steam heating
of roast meats and stews.
4 7/8 For all kinds of fried foods, meats and steaks, cutlets and cooking without a
lid.
4 8/9/10 For browning of meat, cooked potatoes, fried fish and for boiling large
quantities of water.
6 11/12 Rapid frying, grilled steaks, etc.