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.
Hotplates General Information Notes
Always
Use good quality flat-based cookware on all
electric heat sources.
Always ensure pans have clean, dry bases
before use.
Ensure pans match size of heating area.
Remember good quality pans retain heat well,
so generally only a low or medium heat is
necessary.
Ensure pan handles are positioned safely and
away from heat sources.
Always lift pans, do not drag.
Always use pan lids except when frying.
Deal with spillages immediately but with care.
Do Not
Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in
damage to the surface of the hob.
Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of
the hob.
Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface
of the hob.
Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.
Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.
Do not place aluminum or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.
Never
Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,
asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok
stands - they can use overheating.
Use utensils with skirts or rims e.g.
buckets and some kettles.
Use badly dented or distorted pans.
Leave an element switched on when
not cooking.
Cook food directly on the ceramic
glass.
Drag or slide utensils, along the hob
surface.
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