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Basic operation
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5.
Press and hold the hotplate selector for approx. 1–3
seconds.
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The safety pilot is therefore activated. If the gas
flame goes out, the gas supply is automatically shut
off by the safety pilot.
6.
Set the desired flame size.
The flame is not stable between settings Off and .
You must therefore always choose a position
between the large flame and small flame.
7.
Check whether the flame is burning.
If the flame is not burning, repeat the steps.
8.
To end the cooking process:
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Turn the hotplate selector clockwise to .
9.4 Manually igniting the appliance
Note:
In the event of a power cut, you can light the
burners manually.
1.
Place suitable cookware on the pan support.
2.
Push in the selector for your chosen burner and turn
it anti-clockwise to the power level you require.
Press and hold the selector.
3.
Light the burner with a gas lighter or a match. Keep
the selector pressed in for a few seconds after igni-
tion.
9.5 Recommended cooking settings
You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate heat settings here.
Notes
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The cooking time will vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
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Select the right cookware size for each hotplate. The diameter of the cookware base should be the same size as
the hotplate.
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Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food retains its vitamins and minerals.
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Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food retains its vitamins and minerals.
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Select short cooking times so that the vegetables remain firm and full of nutrients.
Example
Food
Hotplate
Power level
Melting
Chocolate, butter, margarine
Economy burner
Small flame
Warming
Stock, tinned vegetables
Standard output
burner
Small flame
Heating and keeping
warm
Soups
Economy burner
Small flame
Steaming*
Fish
Standard output
burner
Between large and small flame
Braising*
Potatoes and miscellaneous ve-
getables, meat
Standard output
burner
Between large and small flame
Boiling*
Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Standard output
burner
Large flame
Frying
Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
Large burner**
Wok burner**
Between large and small flame
Between large and small flame
Note:
Information
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* If you are using a pan with a lid, turn the flame
down as soon as the food starts to boil.
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** Optional. Available for some appliances. Depend-
ing on the appliance type. (For frying on the wok
burner, we recommend that you use a wok.)
10 Basic operation
10.1 Setting the lower oven gas burner
When the lower gas burner is lit, you can start to bake
on a baking tray with the oven door closed.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Escaping gas may ignite.
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If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, turn
the control knob to the "Off" position and open the
door or window in the room. Wait at least one
minute before igniting the burner again.
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In the event of the burner flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not
attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one
minute.
ATTENTION!
The burner may go out accidentally.
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If the burner's flame accidentally goes out, switch off
the burner's selector and wait at least one minute
before igniting the burner again.
1.
Open the top cover, if available.
The top cover must remain open while the appli-
ance is running.
2.
Turn on the main gas supply to the appliance. Insert
the plug in the socket. Open the oven door.
