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Hob controls
The controls for the cooking zones /
hotplates regulate the heat output.
Only turn the controls in a clockwise
direction until a resistance is felt,
and back again.
Turning them in the other direction
will damage them.
When a control is turned to a setting,
the hob indicator light comes on. It
goes out when all hob zone controls are
turned off.
Using the hob
^ Choose a high setting for boiling/fry-
ing.
^ Switch to a lower setting to continue
cooking, when steam is visible at the
rim of the lid.
Switching to a lower setting at the right
time:
– avoids pans boiling over,
– food sticking,
– and saves electricity.
Suggested hob settings
Melting butter,
Chocolate
Dissolving gelatine
Preparing yoghurt
Keeping food warm
Warming small quantitites of
food/liquid
Thickening sauces containing
egg yolk, butter
Omelettes
Defrosting deep frozen items
Cooking rice, pasta,
porridge,
Steaming fruit, vegetables,
Cooking broths, pulse soups
Braising meat, fish,
vegetables
Cooking dumplings, potatoes,
soups
Preparing jams, jellies, stewed
fruit
Frying chops, liver, sausage, fish,
eggs
Frying pancakes, dropped
scones and
other liquid batters
Frying steaks
Deep frying (chips, fritters)
Boiling water
These figures, which envisage approx. 4 help-
ings, should only be taken as a guide. With deep
pans, large quantities, or without the lid on, a
higher setting is needed. With smaller quantities
select a lower setting.
Hobs - use
Setting
1
1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 5
5 – 7
6 – 9
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