Using SimmerMat > How to use

SimmerMat is effective on all types of cooking appliances.

On Gas:
Always use the SimmerMat with the points of the cones facing up.

The pot sits on the points. The area of contact with the pot is so small that food in the pot will never catch or burn while you’re cooking it.

The points are evenly distributed over the surface of the SimmerMat, so there are no hot spots to cause food to burn.

SimmerMat is effective on all types of gas appliances: domestic cooktops, camping stoves, Primus cookers, BBQs, and marine cookers. You can use it not only on the cooktop but also in the oven, to prevent baking burning on the bottom of the tin.

On Gas
- Points Up

Place on the gas stove with the points of the SimmerMat facing up.

Solid Plate or Coil
- Points Up

With coil rings or solid plate always use the SimmerMat with the points facing up.

On Electric Cookers:
With solid plate and coil ring (Eutron type) elements, always use the SimmerMat with the points facing up.

Remember, SimmerMat is a simmering utensil and is not intended for high heat cooking.
Electricity works on a pulsing system, with heat is applied on and off at predetermined intervals. SimmerMat evens out the highs and lows of the heat cycles, delivering an even heat to the pot.

If instructions printed on the packaging are not followed when using the SimmerMat on these cooking surfaces, damage may occur to both the SimmerMat and the stovetop. The manufacturers or suppliers are not liable for the miss-use of this product. If you are not happy with this warning return the product to your retailer unused for a refund.

Never preheat SimmerMat before use. Use low heat settings. Always use with a cooking vessel on the SimmerMat when the heat is on.

Other Appliances:
Solid fuel burners such as Aga, Shacklock and Rayburn: use with the points facing up.
Log burners, and Potbelly stoves: use with points facing up.
You can also use the SimmerMat on all commercial stoves in restaurants and catering kitchens.

Warning: Always have tongs handy and use them when removing the SimmerMat from the heat.

Other Uses:
When the SimmerMat is cold, you can use it as a mat on which to put a very hot pan, to save the bench being burnt.

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