Hotpoint 50cm Electric Cooker HUE52G - Manual (Page 9)

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Using the Ceramic Hob
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK - SWITCH OFF AT THE
COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE OFFICE (see
KEY CONTACTS, back page).
The Working of the Heating Zones
Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking
zones. The zones heat up and cool down quicker,
providing greater controllability for sensitive foods.
Each heating zone is equipped with a thermal limiter
which is a safety cut-out which prevents the ceramic
glass from overheating. After several minutes at full
power without a pan on the heating zone the thermal
limiter will switch the heating elements off and on
automatically to avoid any damage to the ceramic
glass.
The active hotplate pilot light
A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating
areas have been turned on, the Hob Hot neon will
illuminate.
This light will remain illuminated until all the hob
controls have been turned off and all hob heating areas
have cooled.
The HOT HOB indicator light:
This indicates that the temperature of the
corresponding cooking zone is greater than 60°C,
even when the heating element has been switched off
but is still hot.
Choice of saucepans
It is essential that the saucepan’s you use on the
ceramic hob are suitable.
ALWAYS USE:

Good quality pans with smooth, flat, heavy bases.

saucepan's manufactured from aluminium
(enamelled or machined) or stainless steel.

Correct size saucepan's. The base of the pan must
cover the heating zone completely.

saucepan's with lids which are well fitting to reduce
cooking time and energy use.
NEVER USE:

Pans with thin, distorted or uneven bases as these
will extend cooking times, waste electricity and
cause damaging, local hotspots on the glass
surface.

Pans with ridged or recessed bases.

Pans with damaged or rough bases which could
scratch the glass surface.

Glass or glass ceramic utensils.
Do Not
In order to keep your ceramic hob in good
condition, follow these simple
guidelines:
Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a
cooking utensil, as this will result in damage
to the surface of the hob.
Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage
may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as
this will cause scratches in the surface of the
hob.
Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact
with the hob surround.
Do not place anything between the base of the
utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do
not use asbestos mats, aluminium
or wok stand.
Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items
on the hob when it is not in use.
Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic
containers on the hob.
Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas
switched On unless they are being used.
Do not leave heating zones uncovered when they
are switched On. We recommend not to
place large preserving pans or fish kettles
across two heating areas.
Ratings of Cooking Zones
Front Left Front Right Back Left Back Right
Ceramic
1200 W
145mm diameter
Hilite (Solarglo)
1200 W
145mm diameter
(HUE53)
Ceramic
1700 W
180mm diameter
Hilite (Solarglo)
1800 W
180mm diameter
(HUE53)
Ceramic
1700 W
180mm diameter
Hilite (Solarglo)
1800 W
180mm diameter
(HUE53)
Ceramic
1200 W
145mm diameter
Hilite (Solarglo)
1200 W
145mm diameter
(HUE53)
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