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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 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 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)
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