Candy PVK 400 X - Manual (Page 22)

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Using good quality cookware is critical for setting the best performance from
your hob.
• Always use good quality cookware with perfectly flat and thick bases : using this
type of cookware will prevent hot spots that cause food to stick. Thick metal pots and
pans will provide an even distribution of heat.
• Ensure that the base of the pot or pan is dry : when filling pans with liquid or using
one that has been stored in the refrigerator, ensure that the base of the pan is completely
dry before placing it on the hob. This will help to avoid staining the hob.
• Use pans whose diameter is wide enough to completely cover the surface unit :
the size of the pan should be no smaller than the heating area. If it is slightly wider the
energy will be used at its maximum efficiency.
THE CHOICE OF COOKWARE
The following information will help you to choose cookware which will give good perfor-
mance.
Stainless Steel : highly recommended.
Especially good with a sandwich clad base. The sandwich base combines the benefits
of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminium
or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution).
Aluminium : heavy weight recommended.
Good conductivity. Aluminium residues sometimes appear as scratches on the hob, but
can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin aluminium
should not be used.
Cast Iron : usable, but not recommended. Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Copper Bottom / stoneware: heavy weight recommended.
Good performance, but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The
residues can be removed, as long as the hob is cleaned immediately. However, do not
let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass hobs. An overheated copper
pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the hob.
Porcelain/enamel : Good perfomance only with a thiny smooth, flat base.
Glass-ceramic : not recommended. Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
HOB COOKWARE ADVICE