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Precautions for use
The following advice is intended to help you save energy and
prevent pan damage:
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.
Igniting the gas burners
Always position the burner cap exactly over the burner cup.
Openings on the burner cup are always unobstructed. All parts
must be dry.
1.
Open the top cover. The top cover must remain open for as
long as the oven is in operation.
2.
Turn the knob for the desired burner anti-clockwise to the
ignition position
:
. Ignition begins.
3.
Press and hold the burner knob for 1-3 seconds. The gas
burner ignites.
The safety pilot is activated. If the gas flame goes out, the gas
supply is automatically interrupted by the safety pilot.
4.
Set the desired flame size. Between setting
û
Off and setting
•
, the flame is not stable. Therefore, always choose a setting
between
•
large and
–
small flame.
5.
If the flame goes out again, repeat the process from step 2.
6.
To end the cooking process: Turn the burner knob
û
clockwise to the Off position.
The ignition device should not be actuated for more than 15
seconds. If the burner does not light within 15 seconds, wait for
at least one minute. Then repeat the ignition process.
:
Caution!
If after switching the oven off you turn the burner knob while the
oven is still hot, gas will escape. +If you do not turn the knob to
the ignition position
:
, the gas supply will be interrupted after
60 seconds.
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 saucepan size for each burner. The diameter of
the pot or pan base should be the same as that of the burner.
Cooking times depend on the type, weight and quality of the
food. Deviations are therefore possible. You yourself can best
judge the optimal cooking time.
Minerals and vitamins are very quickly destroyed during
cooking. Therefore, only use a little water. This will help you
retain vitamins and minerals. Select short cooking times so that
the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Use pans which are the right
size for each burner.
Do not use small pans on
large burners. The flame must
not touch the sides of the pan.
Do not use damaged pans,
which do not sit evenly on the
hob. Pans may tip over.
Only use pans with a thick, flat
base.
Do not cook without using a lid
and make sure the lid is
properly fitted. This wastes
energy.
Always place the ovenware
centrally over the burner.
Otherwise, there is a risk that it
may tip over.
Place the pans on the pan
supports, never directly on the
burner.
Make sure that the pan
supports and burner caps are
correctly positioned before
using the appliance.
Pans should be placed on the
hob carefully.
Do not strike the hob and do
not place excessive weight on
it.
Never use two burners or heat
sources to heat one single
pan.
Do not use grill pans,
earthenware casserole dishes,
etc. for a long period of time
on maximum power.
