6Hints and Tips for using the HobPotteryRemember that a wide-bottomed pan allows a fastercooking than a narrow one.Always use pots which properly fit what you have to cook.Particularly make sure that the pans are not too smallfor liquids, since these could easily overflow.Moreover, the pans should not be too large for a fastercooking. In fact, grease and juices may spread on thebottom and burn easily.It is better to use non-openable moulds for baking cakes.In fact, an openable mould lets juices and sugar leakthrough, falling on the bottom of the oven andconsequently burning on the bottom of the baking tray,making cleaning difficult.Avoid putting plastic-handled pans in the oven as theyare not heat-proof.You should use pans with the right diameter to fit theburner, in order to make the most out of it, thus reducinggas consumption as shown in the picture.It is also advisable to cover any boiling casserole and,as soon as the liquid starts boiling, lower the flameenough to keep the boiling point.The minute minder will mark the end of a timed period withan acoustic alarm. The maximum timing is 120 minutes.To set the minute minder:1. Select the desired cooking function with theoven function control knob.2. Turn the minute minder control knob clockwiseuntil the 120-minute position and then back tothe required time.3. Once the pre-set time has elapsed, an acousticsignal will be heard and the oven willautomatically switch off.Turn the minute minder control knob to theposition and the oven function and thermostatcontrol knobs to OFF position.The minute minderTurn the minute minder control knob to theposition if you want to cook without setting a timedperiod.20406080100 120