Hobs - use
Hob controls
The controls for the cooking zones / hot-
plates regulate the heat output.
Only turn the controls in a clockwise
direction until a resistance is felt,
and back again.
Turning them in the other direction
will damage them.
When a control is turned to a setting,
the hob indicator light comes on. It
goes out when all hob zone controls
are turned off.
Using the hob
Choose a high setting number for
boiling/frying.
Switch to a lower setting to continue
cooking, when steam is visible at the
rim of the lid.
Switching to a lower setting at the right
time:
– avoids pans boiling over,
– food sticking,
– and saves electricity.
Suggested hob settings
Setting
Melting butter,
Chocolate
Dissolving gelatine
Preparing junket and yoghurt
1
Keeping food warm
Warming small quantitites of
food/liquid
Thickening sauces containing
egg yolk, butter
Omelettes
1 – 2
Defrosting deep frozen items
Cooking rice, pasta,
porridge,
Steaming fruit, vegetables,
Cooking broths, pulse soups
2 – 3
Braising meat, fish,
vegetables
Cooking dumplings, potatoes,
soups
Preparing jams, jellies, stewed
fruit
3 – 5
Frying chops, liver, sausage, fish,
eggs
5 – 7
Frying pancakes, dropped
scones and
other liquid batters
Frying steaks
Deep frying (chips, fritters)
Boiling water
6 – 9
These figures, which envisage approx. 4 help-
ings, should only be taken as a guide. With deep
pans, large quantities, or without the lid on, a
higher setting is needed. With smaller quantities
select a lower setting.
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