Indesit I6TMH2AF/I Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Start-up and use
Using the hob
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Lighting the burners
For each BURNER knob there is a complete ring showing
the strength of the flame for the relevant burner.
To light one of the burners on the hob:
1. Bring a flame or gas lighter close to the burner.
2. Press the BURNER knob and turn it in an anticlockwise
direction so that it is pointing to the maximum flame
setting .
3. Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired level by
turning the BURNER knob in an anticlockwise direction. This
may be the minimum setting , the maximum setting  or
any position in between the two.
is lit.The burner may be extinguished when the knob is
released. If this occurs, repeat the operation, holding the
knob down for a longer period of time.
! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the
burner and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting
to relight it.
If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure
safety device*, press and hold the BURNER knob for
approximately 2-3 seconds to keep the flame alight and
to activate the device.
To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it reaches
the stop position •.
Flame adjustment according to levels
the burner flame intensity can be adjusted with the knob
according to 6 power levels, from maximum to minimum
with 4 intermediate positions:
a click will indicate the change from one level to another
when turning the knob. The system guarantees a more
precise adjustment, allows to replicate the flame intensity
and to identify easily the preferred level for different
cooking operations.
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If the appliance is fitted with an
electronic lighting device* (see
fi gure), press the ignition button,
marked with the symbol
hold the BURNER knob down
and turn it in an anticlockwise
direction, towards the maximum
flame setting, until the burner
WARNING! The glass lid can break
in if it is heated up. Turn off all the
burners and the electric plates be-
fore closing the lid.
Practical advice on using the burners
For the burners to work in the most efficient
way possible and to save on the amount of gas
consumed, it is recommended that only pans that have
a lid and a flat base are used. They should also be suited
to the size of the burner:
To identify the type of burner, please refer to the diagrams
contained in the "Burner and nozzle specifications".
Fast (R)
Semi Fast (S)
Auxiliary (A)
Triple Crown (TC)

, then
! For models equipped with a reducer grid, the latter must
be used only for the auxiliary burner, when pans with a
diameter of less than 12 cm are used.
Using the oven
! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty
oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature
for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well
ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the
oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly unpleasant
odour caused by protective substances used during the
manufacturing process burning away.
! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film
from the sides of the appliance.
! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this
will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.
1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
2. Select the recommended temperature for the
cooking mode or the desired temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.
A list detailing cooking modes and suggested cooking
temperatures can be found in the relevant table (see Oven
cooking advice table).
During cooking it is always possible to:
• Change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR
knob.
• Change the temperature by turning the THERMOSTAT
knob.
• Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the
"0" position.
*
Only available in certain models.
Burner Cookware Diameter (cm)
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14
24 - 26