Advice And Tips; Pan Size; Pan Base; Flat-Bottomed Pans - Asko HC1651s Mode D'emploi

ADVICE AND TIPS

Pan size

The diameter of the base of the pan should be
equal to or slightly larger than the heating zone.
A base diameter that is too small results in the
following:
• Longer time to boil and greater energy
consumption.
• Any liquid that boils over easily burns and sticks,
making it more difficult to remove.

Pan base

• A glass, rough or uneven base can scratch the
ceramic cooktop.
• Painted pans can flake, burn and get stuck,
resulting in discolouration.
• Aluminium pots and pans offer good heat
transfer, but can cause discolouration.

Flat-bottomed pans

• The base of the pan should be flat and thick for
the best heat transfer. Some pans with layered
bases can appear slightly concave, but flatten
when heated.
• Bases that curve in or out transfer heat less well
and result in longer heating times and high
energy consumption.
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Cooking time and energy
consumption
Most important is that the base of the pan is
flat and even. The material is less important to

cooking time and energy consumption.

Also remember to use lids, to avoid rapid
boiling, and to use the residual heat of the
heating zones.
A patterned or rough base increases energy
consumption and boiling time.