Gas burners
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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.
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.
Example
Food
Hotplate
Cooking mode
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 vegetables,
meat
Standard-output burner
Between large and small flame
*
If you are using a saucepan with a lid, turn the flame down as soon as the food starts to boil.
**
Optional. Available for some appliances. Depending on the appliance model. (For frying on the wok burner,
we recommend that you use a wok.)
