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Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
You have already learnt about the controls and how they work.
Now we will explain how to set your appliance. You will learn
about what happens when you switch the appliance on and off,
and how to select the operating mode.
Hob
Switching on the gas burner
Notes
■
Appliances with a hob cover must only be switched on if the
hob cover is open.
■
The burner caps must always be positioned exactly on top of
the burner cups. The slots on the burner cup must be free
from obstruction. All parts must be dry.
■
Ensure that the burner is not subjected to draughts caused
by air conditioning systems, fans or similar appliances.
1.
Press the control knob for the hotplate you require and turn it
to position
˜
.
Gas will begin to flow out and the gas burner will ignite.
2.
Press and hold the control knob for a few seconds until the
flame stabilises.
3.
Select the required setting.
The flame is not stable between positions
Û
and
˜
.Always
select a position between
˜
and
™
.
If the flame goes out
Switch off the control knob. Wait one minute and switch the
burner on again.
:
Risk of fire!
If the flame goes out, gas will escape. Never leave the gas
burner unattended during operation. Ensure that there are no
draughts.
If the gas burner does not ignite
In the event of a power cut or damp ignition plugs, light the gas
burner with a gas lighter or a match.
Switching off the gas burner
Turn the control knob for the required hotplate to position
Û
Oven
Operating the oven
Note that, in the case of appliances with a hob cover, the
burners in the oven must only be switched on if the hob cover
is open.
:
Risk of overheating!
The cooling fan will not work without power. The appliance
could overheat. Never operate the oven without power.
Oven lighting
Switching on the oven light
Turn the control knob to position
4
.
Switching off the oven light
Turn the control knob to position
Ú
.
The oven light will now switch off.
Operating modes
The following operating modes are available:
Operating the oven
Switching on the oven gas burner
1.
Open the appliance door.
2.
Press the control knob for the oven and turn it to the
maximum position.
3.
While holding the switch for the lower gas burner depressed,
press the ignition button
8
.
The gas escaping from the oven's lower gas burner is ignited
using the ignition button.
4.
Close the appliance door carefully.
If the flame goes out
Switch off the control knob. Wait one minute and switch the
burner on again.
:
Risk of fire!
If the flame goes out, gas will escape. Never leave the gas
burner unattended during operation. Ensure that there are no
draughts.
Switching off the oven gas burner
Turn the control knob to the
Û
position. Press and hold the
control knob while doing this.
Position
Meaning
Û
Off
˜
Large flame, highest setting
™
Economy flame, lowest setting
Operating mode
Use
$
Oven gas burner 140 -
280 °C
For cakes and pastries,
bakes, poultry, lean
joints of meat, e.g. beef,
veal and game.
(
Gas grill
For steak, sausages, fish
and toasted sandwiches.
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and
(
Combi mode
(oven gas burner and grill
gas burner)
For cakes and pastries,
bakes, toasted sand-
wiches, poultry, fish,
joints of meat, sausages
and steak.
