2) ELECTRIC HOT PLATE
Dual fuel hobs are equipped with one or more
electric plates.
There are controlled by switches with various
positions (see fig. 6) and are ignited by turning the
knob to the required setting. A diagram is screen-
printed above each knob on the front panel.
RAPID PLATE
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
USE
The table below indicates approximately the
appropriate setting for the knob controlling the
electric hot-plate element for different applications.
A red warning light will come on to indicate that the
electric hot-plate is operating.
TABLE
HEAT
INTENSITY
Off
To dissolve butter, chocolate, etc.. To heat small
Weak
amounts of liquid.
To heat larger amounts of liquid. To prepare
Low
cremes and suces requiring long slow
cooking times.
To thaw frozen foods and prepare stews, heat to
Slow
boiling point or simmer.
To heat foods to boiling point. To brown delicate
Medium
meats and fish.
For escalopes and steaks. To simmer large
Strong
amounts of food.
To bring large amounts of liquid to the boil.
High
For frying.
FIG. 6
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POSSIBLE COOKING
PROCESSES