Falcon Excel FSD 110 User Instructions - page 35
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You can also place a large fi sh kettle across both heating zones. To
heat the whole area, turn the knob clockwise.
Always take care before touching the surface even when it is turned
off - it may be hotter than you think.
Use only pans that are suitable for ceramic hobs.
We recommend stainless steel and enamelled steel pans
because pots and pans with copper or aluminium bases leave
traces on the hob that are diffi
cult to remove.
Glass-ceramic cookware is not suitable because of its poor
conductivity.
Pots and pans should have thick, smooth, fl at bottoms. This ensures
that there is the maximum heat transfer from the hob to the pan,
making cooking quick and energy effi
cient.
Never use a round bottomed Wok even with a stand.
The very best pans have bases that are very slightly curved in when
cold. If you hold a ruler across the bottom you will see a small gap
in the middle. When they heat up the metal expands and lies fl at on
the cooking surface.
Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to prevent
any residue burning onto the hob panel. This also helps prevent
scratches and deposits (such as lime specks).
Always use pans that are the same size as (or slightly larger than) the
area marked on the hob top. Using a smaller pan wastes heat, and
any spillage will be burnt on. Using a lid will help the contents boil
more quickly
Always lift the pan off the hob. Sliding a pan may cause marks and
scratches.
Always turn the control to the off position before removing the pan.
Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a heavy or sharp falling
object (a salt cellar for example) might cause the surface to crack. If
you fi nd a crack in the surface immediately disconnect the appliance
from the supply and arrange for its repair.
Care should be taken that no water seeps into the appliance.
Naturally, the surface must be washed after use in order to
prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.
When cooking on the hob you may see the hob area you are
using switch off and on. This is caused by a safety device that
limits the temperature of the hob. It is quite normal, especially
when cooking at high temperatures. If it happens a lot with
a particular pan however it may mean the pan is not suitable
– perhaps too small or too uneven - for a ceramic hob.
Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and
therefore must be cleaned off with care immediately. Never
let sugar spillage cool before trying to remove it.
If sugar or foods with high sugar content, aluminium foil or
plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the hob surface
remove them immediately from the hot cooking area using a
scraper to avoid any possible damage to the surface. See the
‘Cleaning your cooker’ section of this instruction.
Never cut directly on the cooking surface.
Don’t cook directly on the hob surface i.e. without a pan or utensil
Don’t use the hob as a work surface
Don’t drag or slide utensils across the hob surface.
Don’t place anything between the base of the pan and the hob
surface (i.e. asbestos mats, aluminium foil, Wok stand).
Don’t leave utensils, foodstuff s or combustible items on the hob
when it is not in use. (e.g. tea towels, frying pans containing oil).
Don’t place plastic or aluminium foil, or plastic containers on the
hob.
Don’t leave the hob zones switched on unless being used for
cooking.
Don’t use pans that are larger than the glass and don’t place utensils
partly covering a heating zone. Always place utensils centrally.
Never allow anyone to climb or stand on the hob.
Using the Griddle
The griddle is designed
to fi t securely on the
locating pins over the
ceramic heating area.
Do not try to use it over one of the gas burners. It will not be
securely held and you may damage the non-stick fi nish.
There are two elements that allow
either the whole of the area to be
heated or just the rear half.
To heat the whole area, turn the
knob clockwise.
To heat the rear ring only, turn it
anticlockwise.
The neon indicator light above the control knob will come on when
a hob control is turned on and stay lit while the surface cools.
The griddle fi ts onto two locating pins. Check that it is securely
located.
It is designed for cooking food on directly. Don’t use pans of any
kind on it. The griddle surface is non-stick and metal cooking