How to Cook on an Everhot Cooker
Known for its versatility and efficiency, the Everhot cooker offers a unique cooking experience that marries traditional techniques with modern electric controllability.
However, the cooking experience is quite different to other range cookers such as Aga cookers and may be difficult to master if you are used to conventional electric cookers.
Let's dive into the essentials of cooking on an Everhot, starting with what each part of your cooker is best to cook on.

Cooking on the Hotplates
Simmering Plate:
- Ideal for gentle cooking, the simmering plate is perfect for sauces, soups, and slow-cooking stews. Its lower temperature (200 degrees) allows for prolonged cooking without the risk of burning.
- Use a heat diffuser for ultra-low temperatures, ideal for melting chocolate or cooking delicate sauces.
Cast Iron Boiling Plate:
- The boiling plate is your go-to for rapid boiling and high-heat frying. It's designed to bring pots to temperature quickly utilising a high heat of 290 degrees, making it perfect for boiling pasta, searing meat, or stir-frying vegetables.
- Remember, the boiling plate operates at a high temperature, so always monitor your cooking to prevent overheating.
- If you have the Everhot Induction model this makes hob cooking easier in Summer months when the cooker may be set on a lower temperature. Make sure to check the pans you use are induction-friendly though!
The Ovens:
Everhot cookers use stored heat for cooking; an indirect ‘radiant heat’ from the ovens, with no concern over exposure to a heating element or flame. This type of heating element means that food retains its moisture much more easily, resulting in succulent, tasty foods.
Top Oven:
- The top oven is the workhorse for baking, roasting, and grilling. It reaches higher temperatures (set at 220 degrees as standard, but can be adjusted up to 250 degrees), making it ideal for perfectly roasted meats and vegetables or baking bread and pastries.
- Utilise the oven's radiant heat for even cooking. Rotating dishes halfway through cooking for even heat distribution.
- The grill feature on the top oven is a very handy feature that utilises a timer feature. It’s quite powerful so keep an eye on it to avoid burning the food!
- The top oven also has a boost feature which utilises the grill to heat the oven quickly should you have forgotten to pre-heat before use.
Bottom Oven:
- Set at a lower temperature (100 degrees as standard but can be adjusted up to 200 degrees), the bottom oven excels at slow cooking, warming dishes, or proving dough. It's also perfect for cooking dishes that require gentle heat, like casseroles or slow-roasted meats.
- The consistent low heat makes it unnecessary to preheat for most slow-cooking recipes.

Tips for Cooking Success
- Preheat Your Everhot:For baking and roasting, allow your Everhot to reach the desired temperature before placing your dish inside. The built-in temperature gauge will guide you.
- Experiment with Positioning:The position of your dish within the oven can affect cooking times and outcomes. Experiment with different racks and positions to find what works best for each recipe.
- Embrace the Slow Cooking: The Everhot's efficient insulation and temperature control make it ideal for slow-cooked dishes. These methods allow for deeper flavour development and tender textures.

Cooking Using the ECO Mode
If you want to use the energy saving ECO mode, remember to schedule the ovens to come on around your planned meal times. This energy-saving mode is great for turning the ovens to a low heat when not in use and then heating up to your chosen schedule.
If you haven’t cooked on a range cooker before the main thing to understand is the cooker needs time to heat up (around 2 hours from cold or an hour from a mid-setting). The Everhot ovens retain this heat for use, so there is a time delay of a few hours from a cold start.
The Joy of Cooking with Everhot
By understanding how to effectively use each part of your Everhot, you can unlock a world of culinary possibilities. Experiment with different techniques, embracing the slow cooking process, and most importantly, enjoy the journey of creating delicious meals for you and your loved ones.
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