
Use, Charts, Tips
Cooking and frying utensils
The better the pot or the pan, the better the boiling
or frying result.
D You can recognise good quality pans by their
base. The base should be thick and as flat as pos-
sible.
D Rough bases (i.e. burrs and sharp edges) will
scratch the ceramic glass surface.
D Utensils with aluminium and copper bases can
leave behind metallic discolorations which can
only be removed with difficulty or sometimes not
at all.
D Saucepans and frying pans should not be smaller
than the cooking zone, and preferably not more
than 10--15 mm larger than the diameter of the
cooking zone.
D When cold, pan bases normally curve slightly in-
wards (are concave). In no case should they
curve outwards (be convex).
D When buying new pots or pans pay attention to
the base diameter. Manufacturers often state the
upper diameter of the edge of a dish.
D If you are using special cooking utensils like pres-
sure cookers or a WOK, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
D Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer. Ensure they are recommended for
use on ceramic hobs.
General hints
D The bases should always be clean and dry.
D To avoid scratching or damaging the ceramic
glass surface, pots and pans should be moved on
the hob by lifting them, and not by sliding.
D Scratches can also be caused by grains of sand
(e.g. originating from the previous washing of ve-
getables), drawn over the cooking surface with
the pan, or by burrs and the rims of pan bases.
D Use high sided pans for dishes with a lot of liquid,
so that nothing boils over.
Energy consumption
To save energy, you should:
D place pots and pans in position before switching
on the cooking zone.
D use only cooking and frying utensils with smooth,
flat bases.
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