Using electric stove top (Dessert & Theatre Kitchen)

The electric stove tops are used within the dessert department and in the theatre kitchen for heating of various sauces and desserts. They are very easy to use but will need to be kept in a clean condition at all times with any spills cleaned up immediately to prevent any damage to the hot plate of the cooker.

Operating instructions

• Connect the unit to the electricity supply.

• The green neon will light up.

• Turn the control knob to set the desired temperature.

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Note: the unit will take a while from switching on first thing to heat the hotplate, however once hot it will quickly burn and boil products take care to use the control knob and watch vigilantly when boiling milk especially or sauce as these can easily boil over if not watched.

 

Cleaning electric stove top

It is important to clean any spills immediately when using the electric stove top as these spills have potential to leak into the internal electric of the unit, and can cook on the surface very quickly making them very difficult to remove later.

The unit will need a deep clean every night

• Disconnect the unit from the electricity supply and allow to cool before starting to clean.

• Do not use abrasive creams or scourers to clean the appliance (except on hot plate area).

• Use detergent and sponges or cloths only to clean the unit

• If the cast iron hot plate of the unit does have a build up on it that needs to be cleaned, 1st allow the unit to cool before attempting to clean then in this case a metal scourer and water with detergent can be used to gently remove the burnt in residue

• Ensure to clean under the unit and surrounding areas as well as the actual unit itself

• Do not use excessive water when cleaning the unit, use a container with detergetnt and hot water then dip the cloth or sponge, wring out and use the damp cloth sponge to wipe the unit carefully

 

 

 

Maintaining electric stove top

Regular checks of the stove top and following correct procedures when using the stove top are important to prolong the life of the unit as well as ensure that the unit works efficiently and safely.

• Always switch the unit off at the main supply when not in use for long periods of time or overnight

• Clean any spills immediately

• Always check for exposed or loose wires before use

• Only use the designated metal pans on the hot plate

• Never place anything on the hotplate that could melt of cause damage to the machine

• Never operate with wet hands

• Always deep clean every night and switch off

• Never leave the electric stove switched on and heating when nothing on top this can damage the heating element

• Disconnect the unit from the electricity supply and allow to cool before starting to clean.

• Do not use abrasive creams or scourers to clean the appliance.

 

 

 

Stove top Safety

The Stove tops used in our branches are in the most part electric and in some instances gas and are considered a moderate risk but can cause some very severe injuries if not used correctly and safely. They are used by Dessert station and open kitchen. Always ensure you have been trained and supervised in the safe use of the equipment and cooking techniques and methods before using the Stove tops by yourself.

Safe use of stove top

• Always check all electrical cables and plugs for damage before use always check all equipment for faults before use!

• Ensure the floor around the stove is clean and dry before use.

• Ensure ventilation is working correctly to control intake of fumes and environment in the case of the gas stove tops

• When switching the gas stove top on ensure that the flame burns blue and not yellow if it is burning yellow switch off as there may be a fault and inform your line manager

• The electric stove plates will get extremely hot when in use do not touch them with your hands and take care when working with them likewise take care with the flame on the gas cooker.

• All pans and pots placed on the stove tops equally will get hot take care when handling, in the case of gas beware of handles overhanging flames and then heating up, this is a frequent method of causing burns, always use a cloth when lifting pots and pans to ensure no burns are received from handles.

• When cooking, turn the pots so the handles don’t stick out over the edge of the stove where other staff could knock them and boiling hot food on top of themselves.

• Don’t use metal spoons to stir food on the stove and then leave them in the pot. They heat up quickly and can burn your hand the next time you touch them.

• Clean under the gas burners and the metal stove plates, regularly to prevent fires. Extra bit of food that fall under the burner, or on the metal plate can catch fire if the equipment is hot enough.

• Be careful when working and cleaning the electric stoves, even if its turned off, since the metal plate can store heat for a while afterwards.

• Be careful when working and cleaning gas stoves as the burners and parts can remain hot for a while even when turned off

• Never tum up a burner or oven to a higher temperature than is needed.

• Closely watch anything you're heating on the stove, especially

• Keep stoves, and all cooking appliances clean.

• Avoid letting your fingers or hands come in contact with hot or hands come in contact with hot food. Don't leave hot food anywhere it could be spilled.

• Hot liquid’s such as sauce or custards are dangerous because the liquid as well as its steam can cause serious scalds. Never carry round pans of hot liquid try to work safe and within small areas from the stove.