Zanussi ZXL636IT, User Manual

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Warning! If the burner does not light after 15
seconds, release the control knob, turn it into off
position and try to light the burner again after minimum
1 minute.
Important! In the absence of electricity You can ignite the
burner without electrical device; in this case approach the
burner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turn
it counter-clockwise to maximum gas release position.
If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the control
knob to the off position and try to light the burner
again after minimum 1 minute.
When switching on the mains, after installation or
a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark generator
to be activated automatically.
Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol .
Warning! Always turn the flame down or switch it
off before removing the pans off the burner.
Operating electric zones
To switch on and increase the heat setting turn the knob
counterclockwise. To decrease the heat setting turn the
knob clockwise. To switch off turn the knob to the 0.
Before first use
Set the maximum position and run the hob for 10 minutes,
to burn off any residues of manufacturing. After that run
hob at minimum position for 20 minutes. During this pe-
riod an odour and smoke can be emitted. This is normal.
Make sure the airflow is sufficient.
Rapid hot plate
A red dot in the middle of the plate shows a rapid hot plate.
A rapid hot plate heats up faster than usual plates.
The red dot is painted on the surface and can come off
after some time. It does not have an effect on the per-
formance of the appliance.
The rapid hot plate can smoke and make an odour when
you use it for the first time. The smoke and an odour will
go off after a while.
Examples of cooking applications
Heat
setting:
Use to:
1 Keeping warm
2 Gentle simmering
3 Simmering
4 Frying / browning
5 Bringing to the boil
6 Bringing to the boil / quick frying / deep-
frying
Helpful hints and tips
Energy savings
• If possible, always put the lids on the pans.
• When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame to
barely simmer the liquid.
Warning! Use pots and pans with bottom applicable
to the dimension of burner.
Do not use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap
its edges.
Burner Diameters of cookware
Rapid 180 mm - 260 mm
Burner Diameters of cookware
Semi-rapid 120 mm - 180 mm
Auxiliary 80 mm - 180 mm
Warning! Pots must not enter the control zone.
Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the
cooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the rings
in order to obtain lower gas consumption.
Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings.
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