Electric Hotplate Control
To switch on the hotplate, turn the relevant control knob
to the required heat setting.
The control knob is numbered 1 - 6
0 - OFF
1 - Minimum
6 - Maximum.
We recommend the plate is switched to maximum (6) for
a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to the
required setting.
Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given
in the following table.
Very Gentle 1To keep food warm
To melt butter and chocolate
Gentle2To prepare cream-sauces, stews
and milk puddings or to fry eggsIt is important to note that the plate may smoke
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used
Slow3Dried vegetables, frozen food, fruit,for the first time. This is quite normal and will
boiling water or milk
Medium4Boiled potatoes, fresh vegetables,disappear after a short while.
pâtés, soups, broths, pancakes or
fish
High5Larger stews, meat roll, fish,
omelettes, steaks
Fast6Steaks, escalopes and frying.
Hints and Tips
Saucepans for use on solid plates should have several
characteristics:
? They should be fairly heavy duty
? They should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly
larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.
? They should have a flat base to ensure good
contact with the plate.
This is particularly important when using pans for high
temperature frying or pressure cooking.
As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn down the
plate control knob so that it will barely keep the
liquid simmering.
You can switch off the plate a short while before
you finish cooking, and the final stage will be
completed on the accumulated heat. Similarly,
stews etc. cooked in well covered saucepans cook
at lower temperature which is more economical.
Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids
being spilt onto the plates.
Never leave the plates on without a pan on them
or with an empty pan on them.
Take care never to lean or reach over a hot electric
plate. Always point pan handles inward or over the
work surface next to the hob to avoid accidentally
knocking over a pan as you pass by.
Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the
overheated splashes could easily ignite.
If the control knobs become difficult to turn,
please contact your local Service Centre.
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