Beko D531 - Manual (Page 10)

saucepan type
For best results we recommend the use
of good quality saucepans with smooth flat
bases. This gives the maximum use of the
energy in the hotplate.
Aluminium pans with coloured vitreous
enamelled bases absorb heat and are
therefore more efficient in use.
Never use recessed or ridged base
saucepans.
Use pans of the correct diameter. The
base should be about the same size as the
hotplate. Suggested sizes are 6" (15cm) for
the small hotplates, 7" (18cm) for the large
hotplates. If the pan is too small energy is
wasted.
Use pans which have sufficient capacity
for the amount of food being cooked so
they don't boil over and cause unnecessary cleaning.
Place only dry pans on the hotplate. Do
not place lids, particularly wet ones, on the
hotplates.
Diameter of pot
* Max. concavity * Max. concavity
bottom in cold condition in hot condition
145 mm 0.9 mm 0.5 mm
180 mm 1.1 mm 0.6 mm
Pressure cookers
Only use pressure cookers suitable for
solid hotplates.
deep fat frying
• Never fill the pan more than one-third
full of fat or oil.
• Never leave unattended during heating
or cooking.
• 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.
• Always dry food thoroughly 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.
• Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the
pan.
• Keep the outside of the pan clean and
free from streaks of oil or fat.
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In the event of a chip pan 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.
Do not use water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for at least 30
minutes.