Kleenmaid FE904C User Manual
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COOKING MODES AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Cooktop Cooking
To achieve the best possible cooking results, the following points are recommended:-
* Make sure that both the cooktop surface and the bottom of your cookware is clean and dry before cooking.
Clean and dry surfaces will help prevent scratches and stains on your cooktop and cookware.
* Use good quality saucepans with thick ground bases (preferably 5 mm thick) that effectively cover the heating
area. Pans which have smooth, slightly concave or flat bases when cold will expand and become flat when hot.
Thin, warped, dented or ridged bases can cause irregular heat distribution resulting in uneven heating of food.
Quality stainless steel pans are recommended.
* The size of the pan should closely match the size of the cooking zone to be used - not much wider or narrower.
If the diameter of the base of the cookware is much smaller than the diameter of the cooking zone, you will
waste energy and increase the risk of burning spills. If the cookware is too large for the burner boiling times will
be delayed.
* Use a set of twin or triple saucepans or saucepans with dividers when individually cooking several vegetables
at the same time using only one burner.
* When steaming, use saucepans with close fitting lids.
* When cooking food such as cut vegetables or fruit, cut the food into pieces of uniform size to obtain even
cooking.
* When cooking vegetables use a minimum amount of hot water to obtain a crisp texture and prevent over
cooking. The quantity of water will depend on the type, quantity and quality of the vegetables being cooked.
With the exception of frying, etc., always cook with the lid on the saucepan at the correct heat level to prevent
boilovers.
WARNING: Oversize cookware will deflect heat towards the cooktop and bench top surfaces. Cookware with large
bases, especially if placed off-centre over the burners, may cause deterioration of the cooktop and bench
top surfaces. Such damage is not covered under the provisions of the warranty.
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