9SOME SAFETY POINTSMake sure that the flames are under the pans. Using a lid willhelp the contents boil more quickly (Fig. 3.8).Large pans should be spaced well apart.Pans and kettles with concave bases or down-turned baserims should not be used (Fig. 3.9).Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, areNOT recommended (Fig. 3.10). They will reduce burnerperformance and could damage the pan supports.You should also avoid using unstable and misshapen pansthat may tilt easily, and pans with a very small base diameter,e.g. milk pans, single egg poachers (Fig. 3.11).The minimum recommended pan diameter is 120 mm. Themaximum allowable pan base diameter is 280 mm.DO NOT use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap theedges.NEVER use pans which overhang the front facia.Place all pans centrally over the burners.Always position pan handles away from the front of thecooker - away from the reach of small children.NEVER leave a chip pan unattended.Wok burnerThe wok burner is designed to provide even heat over a largearea. It is ideal for large pans and stir-frying (Fig. 3.12).For heating smaller pans, the aforementioned hotplateburners may be more efficient.You should wipe the enamel top surface of the appliancearound the hotplate burners as soon as possible after spillsoccur. Try to wipe them off while the enamel is still warm.NOTE: The use of aluminium pans may cause metallicmarking of the pan supports. This does not affect thedurability of the enamel and may be cleaned off with asuitable metal cleaner.ArtNo.311-0046 - Elan Wok burnerArtNo.311-0004 Tipping wokArtNo.311-0001 Right pans gasArt No. 311-0003 Simmer aidsArtNo.311-0002 Pan with rimFig. 3.8 Fig. 3.9Fig. 3.10 Fig. 3.11Fig. 3.12