Using the hob correctly
To ensure maximum burner efficiency, it is strongly recommended that you use only pots and pans with a bottom fitting the size of the burner used, so that flame will not spread beyond the bottom of the vessel (Fig. 2 -a). It is also advisable, as soon as a liquid starts boiling, to turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering. Use only pans or pots with flat bottom. Carefully supervise cookings with fats or oil, since these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-heated. Burner minimum diameter 180 mm. 120 mm. 80 mm. maximum diameter 260 mm. 220 mm. 160 mm.
Large (rapid) Medium (semirapid) Small (auxiliary)
Use of electric plates
(Mod. EHM 6731 - EHM 6722)
To switch on the plates, turn the relevant knob to the required position. The plates are regulated by a 7 position switch: Position 0: off Position 1: minimum disbursement of heat Position 6: maximum disbursement of heat The pilot light signals the connection of the electric plate. It is important to note that the plate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a short while.
Fig. 2 - a
Using the plates correctly
� When cooking by electric, saucepans should have a thick base and be perfectly flat in order to ensure total contact with the plate and, consequently, perfect conduction (Fig. 2-b). Occasionally, saucepans have a thin bottom and these loose their shape over a period of time. In this manner two of the qualities of the electric plate are lost: the even distribution of heat and the saving of energy. Cooking time is also lengthier. As regards the size of the saucepans: for best results, the plate and the saucepan should have the same diameter. The diameter of the saucepan may be slightly larger; a smaller diameter is not advised. Never leave the plates on without a saucepan! Switch off the plate just before the end of cooking time. The heat accumulated by the plate will finish cooking the food and save energy. When cooking with fats or oils maximum care must be taken as these can self-ignite when over-heated. Fig. 2 - b
