MKN OIGHEG1 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating the unit
17 Operating instructions
5 Operating the unit
DANGER
Risk of burns from escaping hot food being cooked
Ensure that cookware can not tilt.
CAUTION
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
• Protect arms and hands by wearing suitable protective
gloves.
5.1 Tips for use
In order to use the unit to its optimum and avoid heat loss:
• Use suitable cooking utensils.
– Suitable cooking utensils are those made of metal, such as for
example steel, stainless steel, copper or cast iron, and they
should have a flat bottom.
– Unsuitable cooking utensils are those made of plastic, glass or
ceramics.
• The shape and size of the cooking utensil can be freely selected.
• Utilize stored heat by switching back at an early stage.
• Avoid overcooking.
• Place the pan lid on when cooking.
5.2 Switching the unit on and off
5.2.1 Switching on
Requirements Gas shut-off valve on the unit is closed
1. Open the gas shut-off valve on the unit.
2. Press the
Burner
control knob and turn it to the " " setting.
3. Keep the
Burner
control knob pressed on the " " setting.
Gas flows to the pilot burner.
4. After about 5 seconds also press the Piezo pilot ignitor button.
The pilot burner is ignited.
5. Observe the ignition procedure through the inspection port.
Ignition flame is burning.
6. After 10 seconds let go of the Burner control knob.
The pilot burner continues to burn automatically.
Unit switched on and ready for use.
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