SECTION 3 - COOKING HINTS
Open Top
All open top burners are rated at 5.3kW nett.
The pan supports will safely accommodate pans from
125mm diameter
(minimum)
to 380mm diameter
(maximum)
.
It should be noted that it is not advisable to use
6 pans of maximum size as this will impede
performance and combustion.
Note
- For maximum efficiency, place pan centrally over
burner head and adjust control setting to avoid flames
licking up pan sides.
If using fryplate accessory, this requires to be seasoned
prior to use.
Solid Top
It is normal practice to leave the burner full on for the
entire time that hotplate is in use.
As much of the heat is concentrated at the centre,
tapering away towards the edges, this area should be
used for rapid boiling. The pan may then be moved away
from main heat source to simmer at a desired intensity.
Hints on Using the Solid Hotplate
Getting the best out of this type of heat source is largely
a matter of experience coupled with the needs of a
particular task in hand. For certain applications, such as
heating a pot quickly, it will be found expedient to remove
centre ring and place pot directly over burner. Ring must
be in position if it is necessary to heat the entire surface.
In the interests of fuel economy, it is recommended that
the solid top is never left unattended with gas on FULL
setting. If it is necessary to keep hob hot for any length of
time, control should be turned down to low flame
setting.
NEVER leave gas on without a pot whilst centre ring is
removed - such practice simply wastes gas.
The hottest areas are at the centre and toward rear.
Front and sides are cooler.
The plate locates across any of the 3 banks of front and
rear burners of the pan support casting.
A drain slot is located at plate front and a drainage tray
slides below this from either side.
To remove or replace fryplate, lift it on and away from de-
sired location as appropriate.
Allow plate to cool prior to any handling.
Solid Top
The solid hotplate is composed of two filling plates,
a ring and centre bullseye. A double-ring burner is located
below hotplate.
1. Ensure mains gas is turned on.
2. Remove bullseye castings from solid top hob.
3. Turn control anti-clockwise to pilot ignition position and
push knob in.
4. Holding knob in fully, apply taper to pilot and observe
pilot lights.
5. When pilot is lit, continue to hold knob in fully for
20 seconds then release. If pilot is extinguished,
turn control off and wait three minutes. Repeat from
Step 3.
6. Having established pilot condition, turn the knob
anti-clockwise to FULL FLAME position. This will light
main burner.
7. For LOW FLAME operation, turn the knob further
anti-clockwise to LOW FLAME position.
8. Replace bullseye castings.
9. The minimum temperature of the hottest solid top area
is 295°C.
To Shut Solid Top Burner OFF
1. Turn to pilot position, ready for next operation.
2. To extinguish completely, turn to OFF position.
Oven
1. Ensure mains gas is sturned on.
2. Open oven doors.
3. Turn thermostat knob to maximum setting and push in.
This will establish a flow of gas to oven burner.
4. Continue to press knob in and at the same time, push
piezo ignitor button situated on control panel to provide
a spark at oven burner.
5. Having established burner flame, maintain pressure on
knob for a further 20 seconds before release.
6. Burner should remain lit. Should burner fail to remain
lit, wait 3 minutes then return to Step 2 and repeat
ignition procedure.
7. When burner remains lit, turn thermostat to required
temperature setting.
To Shut Oven OFF
To extinguish burner, turn thermostat control knob to
OFF position.
