General
• Always ensure that pan bases are dry, stable
andatbeforeusingthemonthehob.
• Always match the size of pan to the cook
zone – do not use large pans on small zones
or vice versa.
• Always position pans over the centre of the
cook zone, and turn the handles to a safe posi-
tion so they cannot be knocked or grabbed.
• Always lift pans onto and off the hob, rather
than sliding them across the surface, to avoid
marks and scratches.
• This appliance should only be used for normal
domestic cooking of food.
• Never use the hob for any other purpose than
cooking food.
• Plastic cooking utensils can melt if they come
into contact with a warm hob. Never leave
them close to, or on top of the hob.
• Never use the hob surface as a chopping
board or food preparation area, as this may
lead to it becoming damaged.
• Never leave aluminium foil on the hob top,
itreectsheatbackintotheelementwhich
leads to damage.
• Never heat up a sealed tin of food on the hob,
as it may explode.
• Never leave pans overhanging the edge of the
hob. The surface of the hob is smooth. If pans
are knocked they may move on the hob top.
Fire safety advice
Mostkitchenresoccurwhenpeoplearedistracted
or leave things unattended, so remember:
If you’re called away from the hob - by the phone or
someone at the door, either take pans off the heat,
or switch off your hob.
Don’t let yourself be distracted while cooking.
Ifyoudohaveareinthekitchen,don’ttakeany
risks - get everyone out of your home and call the
Fire Service
If a pan catches re:
• Do not move it as it’s likely to be extremely hot.
• Turn off the heat if it’s safe to do so, but never
lean over a pan to reach the controls.
• Usereblanketoradamptea-toweltocover
the pan.
• Ifyouhaveputthereout,leavethepanto
cool completely.
Deep-fat frying presents more
dangers in your kitchen
• Neverllapan(orotherdeepfatfryer)more
than one-third full of oil.
• Donotuseareextinguisheronapanof
burning oil - the force of the extinguisher can
spreadthereandcreateareball.
If you have an electrical re in the
kitc h e n :
• Pull the plug out, or switch off the power at the
fusebox-thismaybeenoughtostopthere
immediately
• Smothertherewithareblanket,orusea
dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguisher
• Remember: never use water on an electrical or
cookingoilre.
Safety