Kleenmaid CH605CE - Manual (Page 7)

Instructions for use, mounting and connection 7
Cookware
Use only high quality cookware with flat and firm
base.
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Position the pot at the centre of the hotplate
during cooking.
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When using fireproof and temperature resistant
glass cookware observe the instructions of the
manufacturer.
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If a pressure cooker is used to prepare food,
have it under constant control throughout
cooking until proper pressure has been
obtained. In such cases start the cooking at the
maximum power of the hotplate, and reduce the
power subsequently according to the
instructions of the manufacturer.
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When using high radiation (bright metal
surface) crockery, or thick base dishes 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 cooking zone may be damaged:
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if it is left in operation without any cookware
placed on top, or if covered with empty
cookware;
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If improper cookware is used: unevenly flat
base or small diameter (traditional Turkish
coffee kettle).
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Never use the earthenware pots as they are
very likely to scratch the ceramic glass surface.
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Before placing any cookware upon the cooktop
thoroughly wipe the base dry to provide
unobstructed thermal conductivity and to
prevent damage to the hotplate.
Energy saving tips
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The inside base of the cookware should be
slightly concave for optimum heat transfer from
the cooking zone.
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Diameter of the cookware base should always
match the diameter of the hotplate. If the pot is
too small it may cause loss of energy and
damage the hotplate and if larger, the cooking
zone may become damaged.
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Whenever possible use the cookware lid to
cover the pot.
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The size of the cookware should fit the quantity
of food to be prepared. Cooking small
quantities of food in large pots results in the
loss of energy.
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Food requiring long preparation should be
cooked in the 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 the
end of cooking.