Taylors 28 paraffin hob

[mikeinkwazi]

I have a paraffin hob on my new (to me ) boat and am trying to remember back to '74 when I last used one. Does any one know what the cast iron rings over the burners are for? From info on line they are called hotplates. But I cannot find any instructions as to their use when cooking. Only users please, I can do my own speculation!

 

[Caer Urfa]

I have a paraffin hob on my new (to me ) boat and am trying to remember back to '74 when I last used one. Does any one know what the cast iron rings over the burners are for? From info on line they are called hotplates. But I cannot find any instructions as to their use when cooking. Only users please, I can do my own speculation!

Hi Mike

The cast iron rings as you call them (hotplates) are an integral part of the cooker, after adding the meths to 'pre heat the burner' BEFORE you light it' make sure the cast iron rings are fitted above the burner (this is too stop any flames shooting up above the cooker top if to much meths).

They will not discolour or change shape, they are removable for lighting access to the burner and cleaning purposes.

Hope this helps
Mike

 

[mikeinkwazi]

Hi Mike

The cast iron rings as you call them (hotplates) are an integral part of the cooker, after adding the meths to 'pre heat the burner' BEFORE you light it' make sure the cast iron rings are fitted above the burner (this is too stop any flames shooting up above the cooker top if to much meths).

They will not discolour or change shape, they are removable for lighting access to the burner and cleaning purposes.

Hope this helps
Mike

Thanks thats the info I was looking for! So, when cooking they are in place and heat up, passing the heat to the pan etc?

 

[sutton sailor]

Hot Plates

The hot plates are also usefull if you have a small saucepan. You will be able to use it with out spilling contents, also usefull if you are cooking with 3 pans you can ballance them all, and shuffle them around. If it has been some time since you used a parafin cooker, please remember it is impotant to ensure the parafin is not contaminated, always filter if not sure.

All the best

 

[FWB]

What model do you have?
I have 029 two burners and warming oven...no burners in oven.
The cast iron rings are there to warm the oven with them in place. They are removed when using the burners normally.
If you put a kettle on top of the burner during the preheat process there will be no flare ups. Wait until the flame goes out then quickly light as if it were gas.

 

[mikeinkwazi]

What model do you have?
I have 029 two burners and warming oven...no burners in oven.
The cast iron rings are there to warm the oven with them in place. They are removed when using the burners normally.
If you put a kettle on top of the burner during the preheat process there will be no flare ups. Wait until the flame goes out then quickly light as if it were gas.

We have a 028 Hob, no oven. So, you are saying take the hotplates off when cooking and use just like a gas hob?

 

[FWB]

Yes. Preheat with 15ml meths for 4 minutes if no fibre insert, 6 minutes otherwise. Put a kettle on top to contain the flame then light as if it were gas.

 

[Tranona]

Remove the plates if you want fast boil. Otherwise once the burners are up to heat put the plates on and you will have a more even heat, ideal for simmering and slow cooking. With the "grill" models they also defect heat downwards, but in my experience not to much effect! - but I have an 030 with oven as well. Great bit of kit.

 

[Malish]

I have a paraffin hob on my new (to me ) boat and am trying to remember back to '74 when I last used one. Does any one know what the cast iron rings over the burners are for? From info on line they are called hotplates. But I cannot find any instructions as to their use when cooking. Only users please, I can do my own speculation!

If you would like a .PDF of an instruction manual (it is pretty basic) then send me a PM containing your e-mail address

 

[mikeinkwazi]

If you would like a .PDF of an instruction manual (it is pretty basic) then send me a PM containing your e-mail address

Thanks but I have an owners manual which covers everything but actually cooking! The replies so far have been very helpful and I shall have a go as soon as 'Eliza' is in the water. One of the previous owners cruised and used the hob a lot, but I cannot contact him, so it's just the subtle stuff and practical tips I wanted to know about.