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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 required burner and turn it to
the
—
position.
The gas burner ignites.
2.
Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds until the
flame stabilises.
3.
Set the desired flame 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 lighting
Turn the control knob to the
^
position.
Switching off the oven lighting
Turn the control knob to the
Û
position.
The oven lighting switches 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.
Press and hold the control knob for a few seconds until the
flame stabilises.
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.
Operating the grill
The appliance door must be closed during grilling.
Note:
When using the grill, a cooking time of 60 minutes must
not be exceeded.
1.
Open the appliance door.
2.
Press and hold the oven control knob and turn it to the
(
position to ignite the gas burner.
The grill gas burner will ignite. Press and hold the control
knob for a few seconds until the flame stabilises.
3.
Close the appliance door carefully.
Notes
■
If the gas burner does not ignite within 15 seconds, stop
attempting to ignite the flame, open the oven door and wait
for 60 seconds.
■
If the flame goes out (but you have not deliberately turned it
off), turn the control knob to the "
Û
" position and wait for
60 seconds.
If the flame goes out
Switch off the control knob. Wait one minute and switch the
burner on again.
Setting
Meaning
˜
Economy flame, lowest power
—
Large flame, highest power
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.
5
Fan position
For defrosting. For defrosting
meat, poultry, bread and cakes.
The fan circulates the hot air
around the food.
When the oven gas burner is
switched on, the fan circulates
the hot air around the food.
