Good Quality Pans
Use only good quality pans having a stable bottom as shown
below. This results in the maximum use of energy.
Right Pan
(Correct size)
Wrong Pan
(Too small)
Hotplate diameter
(mm)
0 145 mm (Small)
0 180 mm (Large)
Suggested diameter
of the pan (mm)
-------- ► 150-170
-------- ► 180-200
Use pans for the correct
diameter only. If the pan is
too small energy is wasted.
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Do not place pans with
wet bases or pan lids
particulary wet lids on the
hotplates damage could
occur and safety problem
will be experienced.
8^ Drying the
hotplates
(max 5 min)
Cooking guidelines
Choice of saucepans
For best results we recommend the use of good quality saucepans with
smooth flat bases. Aluminium pans with coloured vitreous enamelled
bases absorb heat and are therefore more efficient in use.
Never use recessed or ridged base utensils. Ideally the base of the
saucepan should be approximately the same size as the heating area.
Use pans which have sufficient capacity for the amount of food being
cooked and therefore reduce soiling caused by excessive spillage.
Safety recommendations for deep frying
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate
heating elements.
2.
Never fill the pan more than the one-third full of fat or oil.
3.
Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking
period.
4.
Do not fry too much food at the same time especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much resulting
in greasy food.
5.
Always dry food throughly before frying and lower it slowly into the
hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting
if added too quickly.
6
.
Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
7.
Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or
fat.
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When cool;
Clean off solid hotplates with a damp cloth and a little domestic
cleaning cream. After cleaning, dry solid hotplates by switching on
for a short time. Apply a thin coat of cooking oil from to time.
When wiping the hotplates with a damp cloth follow the circular
grooved pattern on the hotplate.
In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire, or other pan
fire:
1. Switch off the electricity supply.
2.
Smother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth.
Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning
pan and rushing outside with it.
Warning: Do not use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool
for at least 30 minutes.
