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Technical passporT
english
english
Technical passporT
electric hob
electric hob
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the
hot pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend
on the thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from
about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is – the fi rmer
it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax
and become tender before serving.
for stir-frying
1. Choose a ceramic compatible fl at-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If
cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan briefl y and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook any meat fi rst, put it aside and keep warm.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone
to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
7. Serve immediately.
Heat Settings
The settings below for
induction hob
are guidelines only. The exact setting
will depend on factors including your cookware and the amount you are cooking.
Experiment with the induction hob to fi nd the settings that best suit you.
Heat setting
Suitability
1 - 2
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delicate warming for small amounts of food
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melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
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gentle simmering
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slow warming
3 - 4
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reheating
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rapid simmering
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cooking rice
5 - 6
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pancakes
7 - 8
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sautéing
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cooking pasta
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stir-frying
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searing
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bringing soup to the boil
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boiling water
part 4. cLeaninG and maintenance
cleaning and maintenance
important: Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, diScOnnect the
appliance from eLectricity supply and ensure the appliances is completely cool.
cleaning the Hob Surface
Clean spillages from the hob surface as soon as possible after use. Always ensure
the surface is cool enough before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth or kitchen paper to clean the surface. If the spillage has dried on the
surface, you may need to use a specialist vitro-ceramic glass cleaner, which is available
for most of supermarkets.
Do not use other abrasive cleaners and/or wire wool ect., as it may scratch the
ceramic glass surface of your hob.
Hints and tips
What?
How?
important!
Everyday
soiling
on glass
(fi ngerprints,
marks,
stains left
by food or
non-sugary
spillovers on
the glass)
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Apply a vitro-ceramic glass cleaner while the
glass is still warm (but not hot!)
3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
4. Switch on the power supply to the hob.
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When turn off the power
supply of hob, there will be no ‘hot
surface’ indication but the cooking
zone may still be hot! Take extreme
care.
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Heavy-duty scourers, some
nylon scourers and harsh/abrasive
cleaning agents may scratch the glass.
Always read the label to check if your
cleaner or scourer is suitable.
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Never leave cleaning residue
on the hob glass surface: the glass
may become stained.
Boil over,
melts, and
hot sugary
spills on
the glass
Remove these immediately with a fi sh slice,
palette knife or razor blade scraper suitable for
ceramic glass of hob, but beware of hot cooking
zone surfaces:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Hold the blade or utensil at a 30° angle and
scrape the soiling or spill to a cool area of the
hob.
3. Clean the soiling or spill up with a dish cloth
or paper towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 for ‘Everyday soiling on
glass’ above.
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Remove stains left by melts
and sugary food or spillovers as soon
as possible. If left to cool on the glass,
they may be diffi cult to remove or
even permanently damage the glass
surface.
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Cut hazard: when the safety
cover is retracted, the blade in a
scraper is razor-sharp. Use with
extreme care and always store safely
and out of reach of children.
Spillovers on
the
touch
controls
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Soak up the spill
3. Wipe the touch control area with a clean
damp sponge or cloth.
4. Wipe the area completely dry with a paper
towel.
5. Switch on the power supply to the hob.
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The hob may beep and turn
itself off, and the touch controls may
not function while there is liquid on
them. Make sure you wipe the touch
control area dry before turning the
hob back on.
