Electrolux EKC5045 - Manual (Page 22)

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electrolux hints and tips
Hints and tips
Hints and tips when using the hob
• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on
and off the hob. This will reduce
the risk of scratches and metal
marks from saucepans with
aluminium bases. Metal marks
can be easily cleaned off providing
they are not allowed to burn on.
• Follow any guidelines provided by
the saucepan manufacturer,
particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.
• Avoid using thin, badly dented or
distorted saucepans. Those with
uneven bases should not be used.
• Never leave the hotplates on when
not covered with a saucepan.
• Ensure that the hob and
saucepans are clean and dry
before the start of cooking.
• Follow the cleaning instructions
very closely to keep the hob
looking like new.
• If spillage occurs with sugar
solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it
must be wiped from the hob
before it sets and becomes hard
otherwise damage to the hob will
occur.
Hints and tips when using the grill
• Most foods should be placed on
the grid in the grill pan to allow
maximum circulation of air and to
lift the food out of the fats and
juices.
• Adjust the grid and grill pan runner
position to allow for different
thicknesses of food.
• Position the food close to the
element for faster cooking and
further away for gentler cooking.
• Food should be thoroughly dried
before grilling to minimise
splashing. Brush lean meats and
fish lightly with a little oil or melted
butter to keep them moist during
cooking.
• Accompaniments such as
tomatoes and mushrooms may be
placed underneath the grid when
grilling meats.
• When toasting bread, use the shelf
in position 1 with the grid in the
‘high’ position.
• Preheat the grill on a full setting for
a few minutes before sealing
steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat
setting and the shelf as necessary
during cooking.
• The food should be turned over
during cooking as required.