Electrolux EHP6602K Cooktop User Manual


 
11
Uses, tables and tips
Pans
The better the pan, the better the results.
You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be as thick
and flat as possible.
Pay particular attention when buying new pans to the diameter of the
base. Manufacturers often give only the diameter of the upper rim.
Pots with aluminium or copper bases can cause metallic discolouring on
the ceramic glass surface, which is very difficult or impossible to remove.
Do not use cast iron pans or pans with a rough, burred or damaged base.
This can produce permanent scratching if the pan is slid across the sur-
face.
When cold, pan bases are normally
bowed slightly inwards (concave). They
should never be bowed outwards (con-
vex).
If you wish to use special types of pan
(e.g. a pressure cooker, simmering pan,
wok, etc.), please observe the manu-
facturer's instructions.
2 Energy saving tips
You can save valuable energy by observing the following points:
Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone.
Dirty cooking zones and pan bases increase power consumption.
Whenever possible always position the
lids firmly on pots and pans to cover
completely.
Switch off the cooking zones before
the end of the cooking time to use the
residual heat such as to keep foods
warm or for melting.
The base of the pan should be the
same size as the cooking zone.
Using a pressure cooker reduces cook-
ing times by up to 50%.