Kleenmaid CH605CM - Manual (Page 7)

Instructions for use, mounting and connection 7
Pots and Pans
Use only high quality pots with a flat and stable
base.
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Always be careful to put the pot in the middle of
the cooking zone.
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If you use the pots made of temperature
resistant glass always consider the
manufacturer's instructions.
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If you use a pressure cooker, never leave it
unattended. Select the highest temperature
setting, wait until the correct pressure is
reached in the pressure cooker and turn the
knob to a lower setting, as recommended by
the manufacturer of the pot.
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When using high radiation (bright metal
surface), or thick base pots for preparing food
on the glass ceramic hob, the period of
reaching the boiling point may be prolonged for
certain time (up to 10 minutes). Consequently,
if you need to boil considerable amount of
liquid, it is recommended to use a dark, flat
base pot.
The cooker top can be damaged if:
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Switched on and left uncovered or with an
empty pot on it,
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If you use incorrect pots with an uneven base,
rough or too small diameter base (traditional
coffee pan).
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Never use aluminium, earthenware or copper
pots as they are very likely to scratch or stain
the ceramic glass surface.
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Before putting the pot on the hot plate,
thoroughly wipe the base of the pot dry to
provide unobstructed thermal conductivity and
to prevent damage to the hotplate.
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If you place saucepan lids on the cooktop
surface. Extreme pressure can build up while
cooling and cause the ceramic top to crack!
Energy Saving Tips
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The inside base of the pot should be slightly
concave for optimum heat transfer from the
cooking zone.
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The base of the pot should always suit the size
of the cooking zone. If the pot is smaller, it can
cause energy loss and if larger, the cooking
zone may become damaged.
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Use a pot lid whenever possible.
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The pot size should suit the quantity of food.
Cooking smaller quantities of food in a large pot
results in energy loss.
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Food which needs longer cooking should be
prepared in a pressure cooker.
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Vegetables should be cooked in small
quantities of water. This speeds up the cooking
time, especially if the pot is properly covered.
Reduce the cooking power when the boiling
point is reached.
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Switch the hotplate off 5 to 10 minutes prior to
the end of cooking.