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Operating the appliance
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Switching on
This appliance is equipped with a step valve. The
markings on the control knob show you the output from
power levels from 1
to 9.
Your gas hob comes with ignition plugs for electrical
ignition.
1
Place a suitable item of cookware on the pan
support.
2
Push in the control knob for your chosen burner
and turn it anticlockwise to the power level you
require.
The burner ignites automatically.
Turn the control knob to set the power level.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Never try to turn the control knob directly from position
0
to position 1, or from position 1
directly to position 0.
Doing this will damage the step valve.
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Warning – Risk of deflagration!
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, switch off
the control knob and open the door or window in the
room. Wait at least 1
minute before igniting the burner
again.
Switching on manually
During a power cut you can ignite the burners manually.
1
Place a suitable pot or pan on the pot grid.
2
Press the corresponding control knob and turn it
anticlockwise to the required setting. Keep the
control knob pressed.
3
Use a gas lighter or a match to ignite the burner.
Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds
after ignition.
Note:
The indicator on the illuminated ring remains off.
Thermoelectric flame monitoring
For your safety, the hob is fitted with thermoelectric
flame monitoring. This prevents the flow of gas if the
burner accidentally goes out while it is in use (e.g. due
to draughts).
If the burner accidentally goes out while it is in use, turn
the control knob to the 0
position and wait at least one
minute before you ignite the burner again.
Switching off
Turn the control knob clockwise to position 0.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
When the appliance cover is closed, this leads to a
build-up of heat. Only operate or switch on the
appliance when the appliance cover is open. Do not use
the appliance cover for keeping warm or setting down.
Only close the appliance cover once the appliance has
cooled down.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Remove spilled liquids before opening the appliance
cover.
Residual heat indicator
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on
the control knob slowly flashes orange until the
appliance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch.
Do not touch the appliance while the residual heat
indicator is flashing.
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