Cooking tips
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8.3 Using suitable cookware
1.
Only use cookware with a suitable diameter.
2.
Ensure that the cookware does not protrude over
the edge of the cooktop.
8.4 Switching on the appliance
Your gas hob is equipped with a step valve with nine
power levels and ignition plugs for electrical ignition.
1.
Place suitable cookware on the pan support.
2.
Push in the control knob for your chosen burner as
far as it goes and turn it anti-clockwise to the power
level you require. The burner ignites automatically.
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Once ignited, press and hold the control knob for
a few seconds until the heat sensor that opens
the gas flow heats up.
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If the burner does not ignite within 2 to 4
seconds, turn the control knob anti-clockwise to
power level 1 and, once ignited, turn it back to
the power level that you require.
It can often be quicker to ignite the burner in the
lowest setting because different gases have different
ignition characteristics.
8.5 Manually igniting the appliance
Note:
In the event of a power cut, you can ignite the
burners manually.
1.
Place a suitable item of cookware on the pan sup-
port.
2.
Push in the control knob for your chosen burner and
turn it anti-clockwise to the power level you require.
Keep the control knob pressed in.
3.
Light the burner with a gas lighter or a match. Keep
the control knob pressed in for a few seconds after
ignition.
a
The indicator on the illuminated ring remains off.
8.6 Switching off the appliance
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Turn the control knob clockwise to position 0.
a
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring
on the control knob slowly flashes until the appli-
ance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch.
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Cooking tips
The values given in the recommended settings are only
a guide; you may need more or less heat depending
on the type and state of the food, as well as the size of
the pan and how full it is.
Fat and oil heat up quickly due to the high heat setting.
Fat can ignite and the food may burn.
9.1 Recommended settings
Your appliance is equipped with a step valve. You can
set the required setting from 1 to 9.
Power level
Preparing meals
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Heating: Water, clear soups
Blanching: Vegetables
Deep-fat frying: Chips, baked items
7–9
Searing: Meat
Frying at high temperatures: Meat,
potatoes
6–8
Simmering with the lid open: Liquids,
pasta
5–7
Baking: Flour-based food
Frying at medium temperatures:
Chicken, fish
4–5
Frying at low temperatures: Saus-
ages, onions, egg dishes
Defrosting: Frozen food
Power level
Preparing meals
4
Poaching with the lid open: Dump-
lings, boiled sausages
Heating: Vegetables, soups, stews
3–4
Braising: Roulade, joints
Steaming: Vegetables
2–4
Simmering with the lid on: Soups, ve-
getables
1
Soaking: Rice, rice pudding, cereals
9.2 Tips for using a wok
You can find tips for cooking with the wok here.
We recommend woks with a domed base. A high-qual-
ity wok can be purchased through the after-sales ser-
vice, from specialist retailers or online.
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When cooking with the wok, use only cooking oil
that is suitable for heating to high temperatures,
such as groundnut oil.
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Cook the ingredients at a high heat, while stirring
constantly. Do not cook them for too long. The ve-
getables should be al dente.
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For stirring the food and for taking it out of the pan,
it is best to use a shallow ladle with a long handle
made from a heat-resistant material.
