The Zones; Hob Cookware Tips - Candy PVS 604 R Bedienungs- Und Installationsanleitung

THE ZONES

• High light zone : a metallic conductor strip is uniformly spread over the whole surface of
the unit. It is operational within 3 seconds and is suitable for steady, homogeneous and
sustained cooking.
• Radiant zone : it offers either rapid or slow rises in temperature and great stability in
maintaining the required temperature. It is extremely precise and offers very good heat
diffusion.
HOB COOKWARE ADVICE
Using good quality cookware is critical for getting the best performance from your
hob.
• Always use good quality cookware with perfectly flat bases : using this type of cookware
will prevent hot spots that may cause foods to stick. Thick metal pots and pans will provide
an even distribution of heat.
• Ensure that the base of the pot or pan is dry : when filling pans with liquid or using a pot
that has been stored in the refrigerator, ensure that the base of the pan is completely dry
before placing it onto the hob. This will help to avoid staining the hob.
• Use pans with a diameter wide enough to completely cover the heat surface : The
size of the pan should not be smaller than the heating area. If it is slightly wider the energy
will be used at maximum efficiency.
The following information will help you to choose cookware which will give you good perfor-
mance.
Stainless Steel : highly recommended.
Especially good with a sandwich clad base. This type of saucepan combines the benefits
of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminium or
copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution).
Aluminium : heavy weight recommended.
Good conductivity. Aluminium residues sometimes appear as scratches on the hob, but can
be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin aluminium should
not be used.
Copper Bottom : heavy weight recommended.
Good performance, but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The
residues can be removed, as long as the hob is cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these saucepans boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass hobs. An overheated copper
saucepan will leave a residue that will permanently stain the hob.
Porcelain/enamel : good perfomance. Only applies to saucepans with a thin smooth flat
base.
Glass-ceramic/Cast Iron : usable, but not recommended. Poor performance. May scratch
the surface.
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COOKWARE CHOICE