General Information Notes
(Ceramic Hob)
IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could be some
fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying,
cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg
to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking
areas.
In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire:
1. TURN OFF THE COOKING APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH,
this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE
MOVING IT. Picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it
often causes injuries.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the
force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over. Never use
water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate
heating area.
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking
period.
4. Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,
resulting in greasy food.
5. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly
into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause
frothing and spitting, if added to quickly.
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or
fat.
Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of
utensils.
To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to
avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality
utensils with smooth flat bases.
1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a
flat base, always check before buying.
2. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact
with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of
electric hob.
Guidelines
Choosing your
utensils
Safety
requirements for
deep fat frying
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