Rangemaster Nexus 110 Dual Fuel User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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6ArtNo.274-0008Prof DL warmer control 1ArtNo.274-0008Prof DL warmer control 1The Ceramic HotplateThe hotplate area on the left-hand side is dual purpose. It canbe used either as a ceramic hob to heat a pan in the usualway (Fig. 2.11) or it can be used to heat the supplied griddle.The rear area, marked with a ring, is for cooking with a pan.There are two elements that allow either the whole of thearea to be heated or just the rear half.To heat the whole area, turn the hotplate control clockwise(Fig. 2.12).To use the rear ring only, turn the hotplate control counter-clockwise (Fig. 2.13).The neon indicator light above the control knob will come onwhen the hotplate control is turned on and stay lit while thesurface cools.You can also place a large fish kettle across both heatingzones.Always take care before touching the surface even whenit is turned off – it may be hotter than you think.Use only pans that are suitable for ceramic hobs.We recommend stainless steel and enamelled steel pansbecause pots and pans with copper or aluminium bases leavetraces on the hob that are difficult to remove.Pots and pans should have thick, smooth, flat bottoms(Fig. 2.14). This makes sure the maximum heat transferfrom the hob to the pan, making cooking quick and energyefficient. Never use a round-bottomed wok, even with astand.The very best pans have bases that are very slightly curved upwhen cold. If you hold a ruler across the bottom you will seea small gap in the middle (Fig. 2.15). When they heat up themetal expands and lies flat on the cooking surface.Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to preventany residue burning onto the hob panel. This also helpsprevent scratches and deposits.Always use pans that are the same size as (or slightly largerthan) the areas marked on the hob top (Fig. 2.16). Usingsmaller pans wastes heat, and any spillage will be burnt on.Using a lid will help the contents boil more quickly.Always lift pans off the hob. Sliding pans may cause marksand scratches. Always turn the control to the ‘OFF’ positionbefore removing a pan.When cooking on the hob you may see the hob area youare using switch off and on. This is caused by a safety devicethat limits the temperature of the hob. It is quite normal,especially when cooking at high temperatures. If it happens alot with a particular pan however it may mean the pan is notsuitable – perhaps too small or too uneven – for a ceramichob.For best results, preheat a covered serving dish for 10 minutesbefore adding food to it.Use only heat-resistant dishes.Fig. 2.11Fig. 2.12Fig. 2.13Fig. 2.14Fig. 2.15