en
Gas burners
18
Ä
Gas burners
Gas burners
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
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 lid precisely on the burner
cup. The openings in the burner cup must remain
unobstructed at all times. All parts must be dry.
1.
Open the top cooker cover. The top cover must
remain open for as long as the hob is in operation.
2.
Turn the hotplate control for the required hotplate
anti-clockwise to the symbol with the large flame
—
.
3.
With the hotplate control pressed in, press the
ignition button. Gas begins to flow out and the gas
burner ignites.
4.
Press and hold the burner knob for 1-3 seconds.
This activates the safety pilot. If the gas flame goes
out, the gas supply is automatically shut off by the
flame failure device.
5.
Set the desired flame size. Between the
û
Off
position and the
—
position, the flame is not stable.
Therefore, always choose a position between the
—
large flame and
˜
small flame.
6.
Check whether the flame is lit. If it is not, repeat the
process from step 2.
7.
To end the cooking process, turn the hotplate
control clockwise to the
û
Off position.
The hotplate control should not be actuated for longer
than 15 seconds. If the burner does not ignite within 15
seconds, wait at least 1 minute before repeating the
procedure.
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.
Warnings
It is normal to hear a soft whistling noise while the
burner is operating.
When first used, it is normal for the burner to give off
odours. This does not pose any risk and does not
indicate a malfunction. They will disappear in time.
An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by
the presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids,
etc.
If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, switch
off the burner operating control knob and do not try to
relight it for at least 1 minute.
A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound
(thud) will be produced. This is not a fault - this means
that the safety device is no longer operating.
Keep the burner as clean as possible. If the ignition
sparkers are dirty they will not light properly. Clean
them periodically using a small non-wire brush. Bear in
mind that the ignition sparkers must not suffer any
serious impacts.
Table - Cooking
Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The
diameter of the saucepan or pan base should be the
same as that of the burner.
Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food,
its weight and quality. Because of possible variations, it
is best to judge the optimal cooking time yourself.
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.
