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en Operating the hotplate
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Escaping gas may ignite.
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, turn
▶
the control knob to the "Off" position and open the
door or window in the room. Do not attempt to re-ig-
nite the burner for at least one minute.
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally
▶
extinguished, turn off the burner control. Do not at-
tempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.
ATTENTION!
The burner may not ignite or the burner flame is not
even.
Ensure that the hotplate burners are clean and dry.
▶
The burner cup and burner cover must be in exactly
▶
the right position.
The burner may go out accidentally.
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.
1.
Place suitable cookware on the pan support.
→ "Suitable cookware", Page 17
Press and hold the selector for the required burner
2.
and set it to the ignition position .
a The ignition process starts.
Press and hold the hotplate selector for approx. 1–3
3.
seconds.
9.5 Recommended cooking settings
You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate heat settings here.
Notes
¡ The cooking time will vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
¡ Select the right cookware size for each hotplate. The diameter of the cookware base should be the same size as
the hotplate.
¡ Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the food retains its vitamins and minerals.
– 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
Melting
Warming
Heating and keeping
warm
Steaming*
Braising*
Boiling*
Frying
Note:
Information
¡ * If you are using a pan with a lid, turn the flame
down as soon as the food starts to boil.
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Food
Chocolate, butter, margarine
Stock, tinned vegetables
Soups
Fish
Potatoes and miscellaneous ve-
getables, meat
Rice, vegetables, meat dishes
(with sauces)
Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzel,
fish fingers
a The gas begins to flow out and the gas burner ig-
nites.
a The safety pilot is therefore activated. If the gas
flame goes out, the gas supply is automatically shut
off by the safety pilot.
Set the desired flame size.
4.
The flame is not stable between settings
You must therefore always choose a position
between the
large flame and small flame.
Check whether the flame is burning.
5.
If the flame is not burning, repeat the steps.
To end the cooking process:
6.
Turn the hotplate selector clockwise to .
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9.4 Manually igniting the appliance
Note: In the event of a power cut, you can light the
burners manually.
Place suitable cookware on the pan support.
1.
Push in the selector for your chosen burner and turn
2.
it anti-clockwise to the power level you require.
Press and hold the selector.
3.
Light the burner with a gas lighter or a match. Keep
the selector pressed in for a few seconds after igni-
tion.
Hotplate
Economy burner
Standard output
burner
Economy burner
Standard output
burner
Standard output
burner
Standard output
burner
Large burner**
Wok burner**
¡ ** Optional. Available for some appliances. Depend-
ing on the appliance type. (For frying on the wok
burner, we recommend that you use a wok.)
Power level
Small flame
Small flame
Small flame
Between large and small flame
Between large and small flame
Large flame
Between large and small flame
Between large and small flame
Off and .
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