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Operating the appliance
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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
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching on the gas burner
Always position the burner lid precisely on the burner
cup. Keep the openings in the burner cup free from
obstructions. All parts must be dry.
1.
Open the top hob cover. The top cover must remain
open for as long as the hob is in operation.
2.
Turn the selector for the required burner anti-
clockwise to the ignition position
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. The ignition
process starts.
3.
Press and hold the hob selector for 1–3 seconds.
Gas begins to flow out and the gas burner ignites.
The safety pilot is activated. If the gas flame goes
out, the gas supply is automatically shut off by the
safety pilot.
4.
Set the desired flame size. Between the Off
Û
position and the
—
position, the flame is not stable.
You must therefore always choose a position
between the
—
large flame and
˜
small flame.
5.
Check whether the flame is lit. If it is not, repeat the
process from step 2.
Do not press the ignitor for longer than 15 seconds. If
the burner does not ignite within 15 seconds, wait at
least one minute before repeating the procedure.
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.
If the flame goes out
Switch off the selector. Wait for one minute and switch
on again.
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Warning – Fire hazard!
If the flame goes out, gas will escape. Never leave the
gas burner (hob) unattended while it is in use. Ensure
that there are no draughts.
If the gas burner does not ignite
In the event of a power failure or damp ignition plugs,
light the gas burner with a gas lighter or a match.
Switching off the gas burner
Turn the selector for the hob clockwise to the Off
Û
position.
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Warning – Caution!
If, after switching the appliance off, you turn the selector
while the oven is still hot, gas will escape. If you do not
turn the selector to the ignition position
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within 60
seconds, the gas supply is shut off.
Warnings
It is normal to hear a soft whistling noise while the
burner is operating.
When first used, it is normal for the burner to give off
odours. This does not pose any risk and does not
indicate a malfunction. They will disappear in time.
An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by
the presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids,
etc.
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.
A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound
(thud) will be produced. This is not a fault - this means
that the safety device is no longer operating.
Keep the burner as clean as possible. If the ignition
sparkers are dirty they will not light properly. Clean
them periodically using a small non-wire brush. Bear in
mind that the ignition sparkers must not suffer any
serious impacts.
Position
Meaning
Û
Off
˜
Small flame, lowest setting
—
Large flame, highest setting
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