Bosch HGA233150M, Instruction Manual

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Making settings on the hob
Your hob is equipped with four gas burners. The following
information explains how to light the gas burners and set the
size of flame.
Advance cleaning of burner cup and cap
Clean the burner cap (1) and cup (2) with water and washing-
up liquid. Dry the individual parts carefully.
Place the burner cup and cap back on the burner shell (5).
Ensure that the igniter (3) and flame safety pin (4) are not
damaged.
The nozzle (6) must be dry and clean. Always position the
burner cap exactly over the burner cup.
Igniting the gas burners
Always position the burner cap exactly onto the burner cup. The
openings in the burner cup must remain unobstructed at all
times. All parts must be dry.
1.
Open the upper cooker cover. The upper cover must remain
open whilst the cooker is in operation.
2.
Turn the control for the required hotplate anti-clockwise to the
symbol with the large flame — .
3.
With the hotplate control pressed in, press the ignition button.
Gas begins to flow out and the gas burner ignites.
4.
Press and hold the hotplate control for 1-3 seconds. This
activates the safety pilot. If the gas flame goes out, the gas
supply is automatically cut off by the safety pilot.
5.
Set the required flame size. Between the Off û setting and the
— setting, the flame is not stable. Therefore, always choose a
setting between the large flame — and small flame ˜ .
6.
If the flame goes out again, repeat the process from step 2.
7.
To finish cooking, turn the hotplate control clockwise to the
Off û position.
The hotplate control should not be turned to the ignition
position for longer than 15 seconds. If the burner does not light
within 15 seconds, wait at least one minute. Then repeat the
ignition process.
The gas burner does not ignite
If there is a power cut or if the ignition plugs are damp, you can
light the gas burners with a gas lighter or a match.
Table – Cooking
Select the right pan size for each hotplate. The diameter of the
pot or pan base should be the same as that of the hotplate.
Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food, its
weight and quality. You yourself can best judge the optimal
cooking time.
Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food
retains its vitamins and minerals. Select short cooking times so
that the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Example Food Hotplate Heat setting
Melting
Chocolate, butter, margarine Economy burner Small flame
Warming
Stock, tinned vegetables Standard burner
Electric hotplate** Small flame
1-2
Heating and keeping
warm
Soups Economy burner
Electric hotplate** Small flame
1-2
Steaming* Fish Standard burner
Electric hotplate** Between large and small flame
3-4
Braising
* Potatoes and other vegetables,
meat
Standard burner
Electric hotplate** Between large and small flame
3-4
Boiling
* Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Standard burner
Electric hotplate** High flame
5-6
Roasting
Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
High-output burner**
Wok burner** Between large and small flame
* If you are using a pan with a lid, turn the flame down as soon as it reaches boiling point.
** Optional. Available for some appliances, depending on the appliance model (for frying on the wok burner, we recommend that
you use a wok)