VOX electronics GHT631 XL, Operating Instructions Manual

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Rapid / Wok Burner
22-26 cm
Semi-rapid Burner
14-22 cm
Auxiliary Burner
12-18 cm
Make sure that the tips of the flames do not
spread out from the outer circumference
of the pan, as this may harm the plastic
accessories, such as handles.
When the burners are not in use for
prolonged periods, always turn the main
gas control valve off.
A WARNING:
• Only use flat-bottomed pans with thick
bases.
• Make sure the bottom of the pan is dry
before placing it on the burner.
• The temperature of accessible parts
may be high when the appliance is
operating. It is imperative that children
and animals are kept well away from the
burners during and after cooking.
• After use, the hob remains very hot for a
prolonged period of time. Do not touch it
and do not place any object on top of it.
• Never place knives, forks, spoons and
lids on the hob as they will get hot and
could cause serious burns.
• Do not allow pan handles or any other
cooking utensils to project over the edge
of the cooker top.
Circular Saucepan
Base
Small Saucepan
Diameter
Saucepan base that
has not settled
Control of Hob
Control of the hotplate
The hotplate is controlled by a 6 position
switch.
The hotplate can be operated by switching
the control knob to one of these positions.
Near each hob control knob, there is a
small symbol that shows which hotplate is
controlled by that knob. The on/off light on
the control panel shows which hotplates are
in use.
Knob
Position
Function
0
Off position
1
To melt butter etc. and to warm small
quantities of liquid
2
To warm bigger quantities of liquid. To
prepare creams and sauces
3
To defrost food for cooking
4
To cook delicate meat and fish
5
To roast meat and steak
6
To boil big quantities of liquid or to fry
WARNING:
• When operating the hotplate for the
first time or whenever it has not been
used for a prolonged period of time, it
is necessary to eliminate any humidity
which may have accumulated around
the electrical elements of the plate.
To do this, operate the hotplate on its
lowest setting for about 20 minutes.
• Never operate a hotplate without pans
on.
• Only use flat-bottomed pans with thick
bases.
• Make sure the bottom of the pan is dry
before placing it on a hotplate
• When a hotplate is in operation, make
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